Xinjiang BBQ

Had a fantastic time at this Xinjiang BBQ restaurant! Plenty of options for group gatherings. The meats were abundant and flavorful, and the sauces were delicious. Everyone left satisfied and full. Highly recommend for a fun and tasty dining experience.

The food is good, a little salty but basically delicious. The stir-fried bean sprouts with leeks are highly recommended, and the white rice is also surprisingly delicious. The only thing I don't recommend ordering is the tofu skin, it's so thin that I'm not even sure I've eaten it. But even better than the food was the wait staff. When I accidentally dropped my chopsticks, the waiter immediately brought me a new pair without telling her.

I used to think this is THE best Chinese bbq in town. But this time it wasn’t all fantastic. The meat is bit tough, shrimp wasn’t super fresh, it suppose to be textured, but instead it was soft. My favorite dish was the traditional Chinese sweet and sour pork. It was still good, but it’s always just pretty sour. If you take a whole piece to chew the sourness would make you choke. Cucumber salad was very fresh, taste just right. Not sure if I like the beef in the wheat cold noodle that much. A little bit disappointed, their meat used to be super juicy and chewy. Maybe just not the day. For the variety they are still pretty good and regular dishes is decent. Still recommend it. Hope it will go back to before next time

First time here today, very authentic flavor. Had 20 Lamb Skews, and 10 Beef Skews. They were so good that we only remembered to take a picture after the meat are all gone!!! Very cool vibe. The service was fast, and the skews are tender and full of flavor. Will definitely come back again. Had to park a litter further and walk over, but it was all worth it.

My Chinese and Korean friends raved about this place. Finally made it over for sat right when they opened at 12noon. We are used to grilling these at our table in Asia, but it was great. You order a la carte. (See menu) and they bring them grilled and piping hot right out to your table. We had beef tendon, back tendon, and a few others. See pics!

Tried this place because a friend wanted to go again. I think it’s fine. The menu has interesting cuts of meat for the skewers. I’m not adventurous at all so I can’t attest to many of the food items. I had the mushroom skewers. It very flavorful. I had the lamb skewers, it was ok. The eggplant was my absolute fav but be mindful of the peppers. I’m terms of service, I believed there was one woman working the entire restaurant alone. When we needed things we just raised our hand to flag her done and she helped us. Things like napkins and water, we never received but we also didn’t formally ask. If you’re in the neighborhood and you like different meats like chicken hearts then you should check the place out.

Great authentic Chinese BBQ. Pork and lamb skewers were delicious - highly recommend. Bonus of this place: food is made very quick, which makes it also perfect for a late night snack!

This place is a good drinking place. The skewers were flavorful with a good spicy kick. However they sprinkle the same seasoning over all the skewers so it makes everything taste one note. So while it's enjoyable, your taste buds will easily get bored. The service was okay - nice, but not very attentive or quick.

Had a fantastic time at this Xinjiang BBQ restaurant! Plenty of options for group gatherings. The meats were abundant and flavorful, and the sauces were delicious. Everyone left satisfied and full. Highly recommend for a fun and tasty dining experience.

The food is good, a little salty but basically delicious. The stir-fried bean sprouts with leeks are highly recommended, and the white rice is also surprisingly delicious. The only thing I don't recommend ordering is the tofu skin, it's so thin that I'm not even sure I've eaten it. But even better than the food was the wait staff. When I accidentally dropped my chopsticks, the waiter immediately brought me a new pair without telling her.

I used to think this is THE best Chinese bbq in town. But this time it wasn’t all fantastic. The meat is bit tough, shrimp wasn’t super fresh, it suppose to be textured, but instead it was soft. My favorite dish was the traditional Chinese sweet and sour pork. It was still good, but it’s always just pretty sour. If you take a whole piece to chew the sourness would make you choke. Cucumber salad was very fresh, taste just right. Not sure if I like the beef in the wheat cold noodle that much. A little bit disappointed, their meat used to be super juicy and chewy. Maybe just not the day. For the variety they are still pretty good and regular dishes is decent. Still recommend it. Hope it will go back to before next time

First time here today, very authentic flavor. Had 20 Lamb Skews, and 10 Beef Skews. They were so good that we only remembered to take a picture after the meat are all gone!!! Very cool vibe. The service was fast, and the skews are tender and full of flavor. Will definitely come back again. Had to park a litter further and walk over, but it was all worth it.

My Chinese and Korean friends raved about this place. Finally made it over for sat right when they opened at 12noon. We are used to grilling these at our table in Asia, but it was great. You order a la carte. (See menu) and they bring them grilled and piping hot right out to your table. We had beef tendon, back tendon, and a few others. See pics!

Tried this place because a friend wanted to go again. I think it’s fine. The menu has interesting cuts of meat for the skewers. I’m not adventurous at all so I can’t attest to many of the food items. I had the mushroom skewers. It very flavorful. I had the lamb skewers, it was ok. The eggplant was my absolute fav but be mindful of the peppers. I’m terms of service, I believed there was one woman working the entire restaurant alone. When we needed things we just raised our hand to flag her done and she helped us. Things like napkins and water, we never received but we also didn’t formally ask. If you’re in the neighborhood and you like different meats like chicken hearts then you should check the place out.

Great authentic Chinese BBQ. Pork and lamb skewers were delicious - highly recommend. Bonus of this place: food is made very quick, which makes it also perfect for a late night snack!

This place is a good drinking place. The skewers were flavorful with a good spicy kick. However they sprinkle the same seasoning over all the skewers so it makes everything taste one note. So while it's enjoyable, your taste buds will easily get bored. The service was okay - nice, but not very attentive or quick.

My go to place for Chinese barbecue. You can't beat the food quality and the price. The spice blend they use is amazing.

We came here during the hurricane Beryl blackout and this was one of the few restaurants that had power. The skewers were great, better than I expected in fact. The big chicken dish we got looked good in the menu but the chicken itself was very dry, would not get again. Service was pretty slow since there were a lot of people there, and when we tried to get some beer they upsold us on a huge pitcher even though we only had two people in our party. It had a pretty hole in the wall vibe, if we go back I would stick to the skewers only

My favorite skewer place. You cannot go wrong as they have the best cuts and the best cuts not usually offered at other places like lamb. Beef FAT lamb FAT gizzard hearts and at great affordable price per skewer! Pair these delicious skewer with a delicious draft beer and you got yourself a great night with friends. All skewers come with the same Chinese style cumin spices and seasoning but I think you can request plain. Their fried fish whole and side dishes are also great but I'm more of a skewer fan and this place never fails to satisfy that craving!

We came on a Saturday around 730pm and it was pretty packed. There was one spot in the corner for two that faced a wall. We were pointed to this spot and despite thinking we might be forgotten, service was smooth and friendly. We started with some beef, tendon, lamb, and squid skewers and added a big plate chicken. The flavor on the skewers is phenomenal with cumin, pepper and other spices. Tender and juicy meat cooked to perfection. The chicken was flavorful and the potatoes and noodles were savory and packed with herbs. The star anise and full peppercorns along with bay leaves and other spices made the entire dish very good and intense with flavor. Depending on your range of tolerable spice it could be considered mild to medium spicy. Service was excellent with water refreshed often and food coming quickly. Took a bit for the order to be taken but it was also a packed house. Lots of people ordered containers of beer to share at the table but we opted not to. Definitely would love to come again and have more skewers! Price-wise you can buy them by the stick or by 10 or so for a lower price.

Best traditional skewers in Chinatown. Super fast and friendly service, even on a busy Saturday night. Even though the restaurant is small but was a homely vibe to enjoy dinner with family or friends. We waited like 20 minutes for a table but the food was worth it. All the skewers we ordered were evenly covered in the seasoning. The cumin tasted more fragrant than spicy and overpowering. Highly recommend the lamb, chicken gizzards, gluten flour, sirloin steak, and sausage skewers (basically everything we ordered because they were all so good)! The sausage brought me back childhood memories, they are exactly the same as what I loved to snack on as a kid back in China. The cucumber salad is very refreshing to cleanse your palette during the meal too. A tip to make it balance out the saltiness of it is to add some vinegar. I would definitely come back again!

Xin Jiang BBQ has an extensive menu with many options for different kinds of BBQ skewers. The smashed cucumber with garlic sauce was a nice starter but was a little bland. The chicken skewers (not pictured) were delicious - slow cooked over a charcoal grill, very juicy, and flavorful. The lamb and shrimp skewers were also very good, although I likely wouldn't order the shrimp again as it was messy when removing the shells. The Chinese chives were over-cooked and over-seasoned; I wouldn't order this again. The best dish was the stir fried noodles with pork and sliced peppers; I would order this over and over again! The ambiance was nice but the place was packed and clearly understaffed. Our server did a good job, but she did not have time to assist us beyond what was absolutely necessary. Overall, I would definitely go back to Xin Jiang BBQ!

I come here to enjoy skewers and from time to time the other chinese foods they offer. I haven't had bad service here since the first time I came in 2019 and the restaurant has since been renovated also because it use to be super small and cramped but now they've opened up the space for more seating. Service is not bad and we get our food in a timely manner. It's great to have small groups but this place is not made for large groups due to the tables are smaller for 4 people.

Prices went up more than I remember. I liked that they updated the interior. Service was normal. Food was pricey and we weren't full. Mayo tofu 4/5 Not spicy but good. Scallops 4/5 Usually my favorite. It was good. Skewers 3/5 Expensive now. Didn't care too much for the bacon and enoki but that was the costly item. Noodles 2/5 Not very significant

My husband and I have been looking for a good Chinese BBQ/skewer, and stumbled upon this establishment after some Google search. We were initially very attracted to their $3/bottle beer deals, but it seemed like that was a temporary promotion as we were charged more than that. Regardless, their skewers were delicious and we were very satisfied with everything we got! We ordered: o. Marinated lamb skewer o. Beef tendon skewer o. Chicken gizzard skewer o. Half shell scallop with vermicelli & Thai chili garlic sauce o. Enoki mushroom My favorites were the marinated lamb skewers and the chicken gizzard skewers, but my husband absolutely loved every single thing we ordered. The only downside was that the skewers became cold super quickly, as they cooked everything in the back kitchen and there wasn't any structure fires at any tables for us to either cook or heat up our food.

We always go here . Good food. Consistent. Very good skewers. Already planning to return

This place is a must if you're visiting Chinatown in Houston! First off, cheapest beers! Second, so many skewer options cooked to order and perfection! I know how busy this place gets on weeknights and opted to go early on a Sunday after they opened up at noon. Keep it mind during peak hours the skewers take a bit longer as they are cooked to order. It's been years since I've been here and they've renovated the interior. Looks much better. Now the bathroom, that's a different story lol. The Food: Big Plate Chicken- A signature dish and I like how they present it now. Fits the name. It use to come in a basic white bowl and the chicken "stew" was separate. Now it's all plated together. Skewers- We got a variety. All decent. Tendon was a lil chewy. I personally like the squid tentacles and enoki mushrooms. Cucumbers- I like this basic dish to balance and cleanse my palate. The servers were a bit older but they were pleasant and since it's slow it wasn't overwhelming for them. My go to place for Chinese BBQ.

I'm not sure why it took me several decades to come here, but I'm glad I finally did. This is a classic Chinese meat skewer restaurant with additional spicy "Sichuan" style food dishes to order from and plenty of beer options including beer towers. My friends and I ordered an assortment of their skewers, and they were really delicious! The meat was tender, juicy, and super flavorful. My favorite was probably the beef or lamb, which was surprising because I typically don't like lamb. However, the way they season the meat makes it really satisfying. We also got mushroom skewers, a vegetable dish. and enokis which really rounded out our meal! Will be adding this into my rotation of restaurants to go to now, and it's definitely more unique than other typical Chinese restaurants in Chinatown.

Good food. Nice staff and service. Lots of different food to pick from. Got the beef lamb and clams. All was very good.

My family loves Xin Jiang BBQ! It's the perfect place to drink beer and share small bites! Our go to orders: - Half shell scallop w/ vermicelli and Thai chili garlic sauce: spicy with tons of garlic! The noodles are perfect to scoop up all the leftover sauce - Cucumber with mashed garlic sauce: so crunchy and fresh - Pork belly & enoki mushroom: tender and juicy - Squid tentacle skewer: the charr on these is amazing! - Lamb skewer: this is my brother's order and he says it's well seasoned - Northeast chinese sweet & sour pork: if you like the Korean-Chinese sweet and sour pork, you'll love this! It's thin slices of pork in a crispy and chewy batter! The sauce is vinegar heavy but the slight sweetness helps balance the dish out

Was really craving skewers and the usual place wasn't open yet so tried this place based on a friend's recommendation. Service was 5+/5. There was only one lady waiting, busing, and doing everything in the front of the house. Super impressed - my tea was always topped off and she was everywhere at once. Based on other reviews, ordered the following: -Lamb skewers and beef fat skewers (5/5): Both were flavorful and tender - we ordered 10 skewers of each and tore right through them! -Cucumbers with garlic (5/5): nice little app and palate cleanser. Just mini cucumbers with salt and garlic. -Sweet and sour pork (5+/5): Wasn't sure what to expect but no less than three plates of this dish went out while we were waiting for ours. Now I know why. The fry on this was perfection - it's not breaded, but some sort of rice base that held the crisp even with sauce on it. The sweet and sour sauce was not drenched on it either but each bite was bursting with that delicate sweet/sour flavor. Fair warning, the pork inside is smashed super thin, but this dish is worth it. It's unlike any other sweet sour dish I've ever had. The others now seem like cheap imitations. Price is about par for Chinatown - it was about $55 before tip for two people (including iced tea and barley tea).

My fav and go-to Chinese bbq place in town. The lamb screwers are fresh and full of charcoal aroma. The northern Chinese style fry dishes are also really good. Don't be confused by the name "xinjiang bbq". I think it's rather northern China flavor. Highly recommend.

Authentic Chinese BBQ skewers and other northern regional cuisine! I especially enjoyed the fried pork (northern style sweet & sour pork!!)! Best of all, the beer is cheaper than the soda! If you've never tried Chinese bbq skewers, this place is a must try! Order some bar snacks (vinegar peanuts and garlic cucumber) to cut through the fat of the skewers and wash it down with a nice cold beer. Since Covid, they've renovated to build little stalls around each table and new booths. Parking is pretty easy in the JusGo supermarket lot! I'll definitely be back.

Pretty disappointing experience. The waitress was very nice and attentive, but unfortunately the food was lacking. Over seasoned and very small portioning. Out of all of them, I'd recommend the squid, lamb, or beef skewers. I do NOT recommend the beef sirloin. The small amount was shocking. The shrimp was good but difficult to peel and eat. The bill ended up being about $38 for two people, and I was still very hungry.

Absolutely love the lamb skewers!!! Great service and better food! 100% recommend, if you haven't tried it out you don't know what you're missing!

Very very tasty! We miss this place every week! Highly recommend item K1 and K3 and the chicken wings! The Octopus oyster and shells are well worth trying too! Only downside is it's becoming a bit pricey after the pandemic. ~$50/person to get full if you don't order the noodles or rice (noodles are too salty don't recommend). This is becoming our only go-to BBQ place in Houston now!

My family and I have been here a handful of times. We've tried their beef, lamb, shrimp, and veggie skewers. But, we always come back for their lamb skewers. They're smokey, aromatic, and full of flavor. The fatty pieces of lamb tasted like steak, which was heavenly. It's typically $1.25 per skewer. But, if you buy 10 skewers, you get a slight discount. It's $11 for 10 skewers, or basically $1.10 per skewer. We ordered 30 skewers, and It didn't take too long for them to be ready while we shopped at Jusgo nearby. So, that was great. During this pandemic, we ordered our lamb skewers to go. But, seating was limited inside, the staff wore masks, and hand sanitizer was provided. Customer service was great as well. If you love grilled food, come check this spot out.

I enjoy their skewers. Lamb, chicken, beef, chicken heart, chicken gizzard and and beef tendon are my favorite. I will definitely come back to try more dishes.

As always, this place does not disappoint. They've finally opened after being closed for more than 2 months and I am so dang happy. I love this place. The food is always consistent and the owners are great. The lady who runs the front is always nice and always has a smile on her face. It's such a welcoming place. The food is just as good as the service. My favorites are what I ordered below: lamb fat, roll, lamb, chicken hearts, and beef. The squid was really chewy but still had good flavor. I'm so glad they've opened because I'll be going back again and again. Please check them out. They are a great restaurant.

This place came highly recommended by my brother so I had to try it out while in town. It's right by my favorite banh mi shop, but I never knew it existed. Unassuming exterior and can be easily overlooked if you weren't looking for it. The name is partially in Chinese characters so just look for the word "BBQ." The interior is small and intimate with cool murals on the wall. We were greeted and guided to seat ourselves. I was instructed to get the lamb skewers and to not even look at the beef skewers, both being top sellers, but the beef tends to be dry here. The lamb was generously flavored with a cumin forward seasoning. Don't take your time with these. They are best eaten right away. The lamb is lean and juicy with some fatty pieces for the perfect balance. If you get the tendon, be prepared for different textural bites. Some are hard and chewy while others are soft and gelatinous. Veggie side dishes are great! I am a new lover of the smashed cucumbers. It's a refreshing, cool pairing to the grilled meats. The stir fried garlic on cai is another delicious side dish. Also known as water spinach, it's one of my favorite Asian greens since I was a child. I also ordered the spicy fish filet which are fried fish cutlets served in a bowl of chili oil. I ate a couple of pieces and thought it would be great eaten with rice, which I was skipping that day. The whole meal was not too pricey and everything was really delicious. I see myself coming back and trying more skewers and the big plate chicken. Service was friendly and my water glass was always full. They stay open late until midnight too. I enjoyed this little hidden gem nestled in the ever bustling Bellaire area.

I'm not a big beer drinker, so it's not often I want to drink a beer, but you can't get skewers without beer. It just goes well together like Korean fried chicken and beer or pizza and beer. We got sirloin and lamb skewers. They were delicious. I could kept on eating them, but husband wanted to restaurant hop..lol. Also got the garlic cucumbers. Yum. Kids shared a dry ramen. I didn't taste it. Would come back.

Service is fast, food is good. I come here regularly now. Everything is clean and there is a lot of space to sit.

Yummy skewers! They are reasonably priced at $1.29 per beef or lamb skewer or $12 for 10 skewers, they are on the small side but are very tasty with the cumin. We also got the cucumber salad which was amazing and garlicky. The beef fried rice was also great and had a lot of smokey flavor. The corn skewer was also a highlight. Would definitely come again!

Stepped out of my comfort zone with this one to go with a friend who wanted to go here. Food is good, but be careful and read the menu closely or you may end up ordering something you don't want. Didn't happen to me but happened to a guy at the next table.

I've never been to a place like this before, but I think the concept is pretty neat. So you order the meat skewer by itself and they're like $1.25 each or more depending on if you want a specialty meat like squid which is $5.99. The fried rice and veggie dishes are definitely enough to share with a group of people. I'm not a super big fan of eating meat by itself, but the meat skewers here are amazing! I ordered the beef skewers, bok choy (I think it was called green vegetable or something like that on the menu), and combination fried rice. Thoroughly enjoyed everything I had and I had enough food to take home and even had leftovers of my leftovers.

Wish I found this restaurant in Chinatown earlier - skewer galore! They have a wide selection, all are very affordable. The skewers adopt a traditional Xinjiang (Chinese) spice profile and I really enjoy the mala flavor from the Szechuan peppercorn. The most interesting was the beef tendon. To my surprise, it was very chewy and flavorful, which suggests to me that they marinated the cut very well, since I would think that it's hard for flavors to seep into the thick gelatinous layer. Seatings are sectioned which ensure privacy, especially good if you want private time with your group. The service was expeditious so you get to enjoy the skewers the moment they finished cooking on the grill! Most likely will return for skewer fixes!

Insane it's like walking right into a restaurant in Dongbei China or Beijing, the seasonings are exactly to the point accuracy and cooking still. Best lamb kebab place in all America, and if your Chinese you will be a frequent of this place once you tried it.

This is a great place to eat it. They have the lowest beer prices I have ever seen. $1.25 for a bottle of domestic beer. The skewers are small. Only order the skewers if you want a taste of something because it will not fill you up. I order BBQ pork fried rice, beef skewer, and lamb skewer. I could not tell the difference between the skewers but both tasted great. The fried rice was amazing. Be sure to ask them for a fork. I am handy with chopsticks but there are plenty of people who get frustrated by them. Beware!!! You must pay cash if your order is less than $15.

The skewers were a little confusing to order. However they were ok. Stir fried ramen was hearty but was ok

Came here for a late night snack one night with my friends. I randomly found this place during one of my yelp searches and I looooove xin jiang styled lamb skewers so I knew I had to come here. I think it was $11 for 10 lamb skewers so we got 10 lamb skewers. We also got 5 gizzard skewers, one heart skewer, one oyster mushroom skewer, and one beef skewer. Our friends ordered a beef chow mein and a pork chow mein. The chow meins were pretty decent. Had a really nice aroma to it. The only thing was: the pork chow mein had vinegar in it so it was more sour than the beef. Also, they tasted like the chow mein you get at Panda Express but a little bit better: more noodles with meat and less cabbage. The lamb skewers were pretty good. They had a good flavor. I wish they used ground cumin instead of whole cumin seeds. Some of the skewers were fatty and some were lean. The gizzard skewers were so-so for me; it wasn't that flavorful. I actually really enjoyed the heart skewer. It was a bit overcooked but the flavor was pretty good. Kind of reminded me of taste of chicken neck! Oh we didn't order any beer but their beer is cheap! Most beers are $1.25! What a steal! I wish we had something like this in Vegas! Definitely give them a try!

Almost all skewers and regular dishes are pretty authentic. 锅包肉sweet and sour pork chop is the best I have had in Houston so far. And the execution is pretty consistent.

Xin Jiang is open for dining! The bbq skewers and other main dishes do not disappoint. My favorite is the lamb skewers. Perfectly cooked and juicy with a good amount of seasoning. I also recommend the Big Plate Chicken. The potatoes absorb all the flavorful sauce and it comes with noodles on the side. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The Saliva Chicken is also very tasty and a must try!

Had a great experience here!! It's been bookmarked on my Yelp for a while so I finally came for dinner with a friend. We got lamb and beef skewers (10 for $11) which is a decent price point. The seasoning is similar to Fat Ni BBQ across the street. It is super flavorful with a slight kick. We saw pics of the combination noodles online and they looked delicious so we got those - they came with beef, pork, and shrimp and it was amazing. Don't know what sauce it is but it's really good and had real green veggies (not green onions). Waitress came by often to refill our water and had nice service. Can't wait to come back!

After a day of eating and eating then chillaxing then some drinking... we decided we needed some more eating. Came here for a "late night snack" after our visit to a brewery downtown. My friend had found this place during her research of houston and decided to have it on the list of places to try since we loved a cart in Flushing that sells xin jiang style skewers. Lamb skewers were $1.25 each but $11 for 10. Along with lamb, got 5 chicken gizzard skewers for $5, 1 chicken heart skewer, 1 oyster mushroom skewer. Friends had ordered a pork chow mein and beef chow mein, and a beef skewer. Unfortunately for one of our friends, he could not eat red meat (lent kind of thing) on that Friday so he couldn't join us on the lamb skewer eating. Lamb skewers were decent. Flavor was nice. Wished they had used cumin power along with whole/crushed cumin seeds. Adds a flavor profile to the physical appearance of the seeds. Their "chunks" varied in sizes and fattiness. Some leaner than others. Some fattier than others. Unfortunately, like them, i had not figured out a good lamb cut for skewers that was as good as the cart in Flushing, NY. The chicken gizzard was decent. Same idea on the flavoring as the lamb skewers. Need more flavor but still cooked decently. Chicken heart was overcooked. Should have a fairly "more tender" aspect than gizzards w/ similar texture but it was kind of hard because it was overcooked. Could have been much better. Friend said it was like chicken neck, but out of the chicken necks ive had, i dont think it was similar... shrugs We originally ordered 20 lamb skewers but after 10 and the other skewers appeared, the other 10 didnt show up. We had asked after waiting a while, then she randomly showed up with the other 10. Not sure if thats how they do it or they were backed up. It was nice either way because they 2nd set came out nice and hot, and not like cold like it was sitting around for a while. The noodles were yummy. Weird that the pork noodles had a sour undertone to it vs the beef. It was almost like they accidentally used vinegar instead of soy sauce (or whatever sauce they were supposed to use). We didn't mind the flavor if it was vinegar. Just hoping it wasn't a sour as in something went bad. Overall, decent place to try for a late night snack. They are open fairly late too so that helps.

The price is the biggest selling point of this place. I've never seen any restaurant sell beer so cheap. They sell beers at the actual bottle value if you buy a six pack, NOT at a ridiculous 4-5$ per bottle. They have a lot of skewer sold in bundles of 10 for a better deal. Service was normal, and restaurant was decently clean. The big plate chicken was quite tasty as other reviews suggested, and it was plenty to share between two. Skewers were tasty, but I feel like they were not fully cooked through, got cold quickly. Compared to other skewer places, they lacked a bit of variety. Thus overall, I was most impressed by the price. Food was good but not exceptional. Spices were similar to other chinese skewer places as well. May return again.

The first Chinese hole in the wall place I've gone to in Houston. Well, it's still a rather new plaza for its location. In generally speaking, the plaza is not well kept. This Northern Chinese Barbeque place is good. We ordered shrimp, lamb, and squid skewers, along with a Chili Chicken Stew, an order of Ong Choy (green veggies), and beer. The skewers is delicious! Very tasty as it's lightly marinated and grilled. I'm not too much of a lamb person, but that was the most tasty. The shrimp skewers was fine. I wasn't a fan of peeling the shell, and eating its guts along with the brain matter. I would have enjoyed it more if there was no shell. The squid skewers was chewy and a bit bland too. I assume the toughness of the squid had the chef use metal picks instead of wooden sticks. But I would probably pass on the squid the next time. The Ong Choy with garlic was delicious! Very tasty green veggies. You could either order it sauteed or stir fried with garlic sauce. I recommend this​ to try. But proportion of this order was rather small and had no presentation. Just sloppy. The best item ordered was the Chili Chicken Stew. The chicken falls off it's bone, soft potatoes, and a bit spicy for a nice kick. It was cooked to perfection. The stew comes with a side of flat rice noodles as a neutralizer. The proportions was hefty​. The way I like it. The place wasn't as busy when we walked inside. The waiter quickly took our order. People gradually started coming in, but the small restaurant didn't get full. Service is typical for a Chinese hole in the wall. Nobody smiles or greets you when you walk in. You pretty much just seat yourselves. Don't expect much here. Just enjoy your meal and drink some beer.

I love this place in bellaire it's my goto bbq place to go to . They have awesome food and the flavor in the beef sticks and lamb is amazing . But I would say that I wish the meat was a little bigger the meat is so small . The flavor is good and the people are friendly. It's also really cheap yumm!!

As you can see from all the other reviews, the only thing you really need to order here are the lamb skewers. I shared 22 of them with two friends the other night and we were very content with how much we ate. I had about 7 sticks, and paired with the rice (which I think you need to ask for), it should be enough for a meal that takes you from 0 to 7 on a hunger scale out of 10... That being said, I'm buying all 10 for myself next time. These were just so damn good. We also ordered the beef skewers, but compared to the lamb, these were straight garbage. Except not, in reality they were ok, just a bit dry.. but see that was mainly dependent on the fat content of the raw meat itself. The fat in the lamb they used was more prevalent than the beef, resulting in a hell of a lot juicier bite for the lamb. Seasoned quite well with cumin and some slight heat... deliciously caramelized... fun to eat... Be warned though, I think they roughly chop their cumin seeds or something because a few long strands were still on the meat, so when you bite down it's as if you're chewing on a splinter...when in reality it's just the longside of a seed. +1 for not heavily relying on the powder, but -2 for the lack of finesse. Be careful; just know it's a seed and not wood that you're actually chewing. Interior was nice and clean. Waitstaff was as to expected from Chinatown. I've never really had a place where I'd go and order just one thing when they have so many dishes...but I'm not even curious about the rest of them when I know that I have an A1 dish at the very front of the menu. 8/10, would come again and would recommend to a friend.

$11 for 10 HUGE skewers. I've been to other BBQ restaurants, and while they offer comparable, their skewers are much smaller than the ones here. Most of all, Xin Jiang BBQ's skewers are just plain good. The lamb skewers are a must! Lamb is expensive y'all; this is the cheapest you'll ever find lamb anywhere. The meat itself is very flavorful and juicy, and each skewer has a lot of meat on it. Other delicious skewers I've tried are the enoki mushroom and corn skewers. I sound like a broken record, but it's worth repeating - these skewers are a steal! If you love lamb but you're also on a budget, Xin Jiang BBQ is the place to be.

TLDR: A great place featuring Chinese BBQ skewers, but the dishes here are sure to impress. Get the lamb skewers, Big Plate Chicken, and a noodle dish if you're really hungry, but stay away from the beef skewers. The main draw of the place is the Chinese BBQ skewer selection, which takes up the entire first page of the menu, but the dishes here are pleasantly surprising and certainly worth a try. On this occasion, I tried the lamb, beef, beef tendon, and chicken gizzard skewers. The grill that lays atop the table isn't for cooking the meat, but rather just a fancy surface that your skewers lie on top of in order to keep warm. Though I was most excited about the skewers, they were mediocre at best. The lamb was by far the tastiest of the bunch, covered the great, cumin-y rub definitive of Xin Jiang cuisine, and having a perfect meat to fat ratio. The tendon was inconsistent, featuring some pieces with a perfect, gelatinous texture, and others that were just far too soft or inexplicably hard and crunchy. Having never had gizzard, I can only best describe it as a bit like clam meat with a crunch, but it was mediocre at best. The beef skewers, however, were a huge disappointment, as all 3 I tried were extremely tough and chewy. I will say, though, that portion sizes were quite fair, and each skewer fairly substantial. Xin Jiang BBQ does offer a huge selection of skewers (including bull testicles, if you're feeling adventurous), so I'd recommend sampling at least a few varieties. Stick to the lamb, though, for the majority of your order. In my opinion, the dishes are where this place actually shone the most. Our party ordered the grilled enoki, grilled eggplant (these were listed on the skewer side of the menu), noodle soup with pork and pickled greens, and the Big Plate Chicken, the last one being a classic Xin Jiang dish. Xin Jiang BBQ does an excellent job in packing tons of flavor into their dishes, and they taste authentic and well seasoned. The grilled enoki had a seasoning rub reminiscent of the classic cumin-y rub on the skewers, but with a little more kick that elevated it. While I am not usually a fan of eggplant, this places' rendition features tons of roasted garlic on top, making it one of the only times I went back for seconds for an eggplant dish. Having lived in China myself and sampled the chicken dish and the noodles in an authentic setting, I can attest that this place does a pretty good job. The Big Plate chicken comes in a heaping bowl with potatoes, peppers, and cut up chicken drumsticks in a delicious, spicy, gravy, with thick cut noodles on the side to mix in afterwards. The noodles with pork and pickled greens featured a clear broth that actually had great flavor, rather than the standard salty, watery liquid that accompanies many clear-broth noodle dishes in Houston's China Town. Though it wasn't my favorite dish, I can easily recommend it as a great noodle soup. To top it all off, this place prices pretty farily, too. As the only place I've yet to visit in Houston that can serve great Xin Jiang food, I'd easily come in if I had a craving for skewers, and I'm excited to try some of the other dishes. Load up on the lamb and get the Big Plate Chicken, and I'm fairly sure you could feed 2-3 for about $10 a person. My only beef with this place is that theirs was terrible.

This is a solid place for a variety of BBQ skewers and authentic Xin Jiang dishes. We came in pretty close to closing time but the owners/servers were very nice and accommodating. As for the food itself, we ordered beef, lamb, chicken gizzard, and beef tendon skewers as well as the shredded pork and pickled cabbage noodle soup, big plate chicken, eggplant, and enoki mushrooms. The skewers were all seasoned well, but some of them were slightly tougher than expected. I did really enjoy the firm and springy texture of the gizzards and the elasticity of the tendons. The eggplant was nice and tender, topped with flavorful minced garlic. The noodle soup and big plate chicken both tasted pretty authentic, and the big plate chicken came with a decently-sized portion of plain, flat noodles on the side to be mixed into the semi-spicy sauce to taste. I only had a couple of complaints about the dishes- I felt that the seasoning on the enokis was a little overpowering and I wish that the flat noodles which came with the big plate chicken could've been more al dente. Overall, I'd say that Xin Jiang BBQ mostly lived up to my expectations. I wouldn't say that there was anything particularly outstanding to reflect on, but the skewers and dishes are generally solid and worth coming for.

I have a head for business, and a body for Xin. Xin Jiang, that is. What to get: Lamb Cumin Skewers Yummmmmm! What else: The Fish in Red Oil (whatever it's called) is a spectacular dish, yummm. What else: Beef is also good, the expensive Mushroom skewers are heaven, as are the Chive skewers. Yes they have Chive skewers. What about it. What else: I come alive after Chive. What else: Can you seriously stop asking that. I would estimate one person can eat up to seven skewers unassisted. I call that the Seven Deadly Xins. Lovely service and nice owners at this one-of-a-kind spectacular Skewer paradise. Western Chinese cuisine at its best (that's where the lamb and cumin come in - from the middle east influence), with the Lamb Skewers perhaps being one of the best things you will ever put in your mouth. Or rather, put Xin your mouth. If you've tried those carts in Flushing NYC (such as Xin Jiang) then you know wussup (sorry, Laci Kay brainwashing issues). Well this is like the sit-down restaurant version of those. You need to come and try it. If you take a girl (or boy) here on a date with you who happens to be dolled up like a porn star (because that's her thing and who are you to say it can't be her thing), then be warned that all the male employees (and, really, the girls too) will ogle and gasp the entire time. But maybe that's the point. Beef skewers also good but not as much as lamb. Chives amazing. The Mushroom skewers (both the cheap one, probably better, and the expensive one) are bizarre and sensational and not like mushrooms you've ever had before. So sauteed and marinaded and dripping with flavour. Yummmmm. I found all the food Xintillating, to be honest. And don't forget that Fish in Hot Oil dish (see my pic). It's not a skewer but it's so good that you won't care. But let me not obskewer the main reason you came here. Lamb Cumin! As an aside, why is Xindiana so Republican? It's cheap by the skewer, but it adds up fast, so be careful or you'll spend too much. It's worth it though. It's a favourite of Frank Xinatra and Nancy Xinatra, as well as Xinbad the Xailor, and Xindy Crawford too. One of the best places to eat in Houston, and open late night to boot (an hour or two later than most places in Bellaire-Chinatown). By the way, xinterestingly enough, speaking of meat skewers, you haven't Xin a meat skewer til you've Xin mine. It has a nickname. "Jiang-o Unchained."

Lamb skewers (4/5) Chili oil fish (4/5)-not because it's bad but because I've had better at other seschuan places Mapo Tofu (4/5)- nothing special but it tasted good and was only about $6-7 bucks Sweet and sour pork- (555555/5)- MUST get! Omggg it's so good. I think it was like P2 or something on the menu. It's a perfect balance of crispy and chewy and ahhhh I'm craving it again as I'm writing this. Sooo good. The decor is alright, space is clean, and the employees are super friendly! We asked them if they had another table since the cold wind was blowing in every time someone opened/closed the door, and they remembered 10 min later and moved us away from the door as soon as a group left the table. Another good thing is that they have really good prices for Tsingtao(am I spelling this right?), the popular Chinese beer.

After one of my friend taking me here I've been back on 2 other occasions. I love it. Their menu is so simple but yet it's satisfying. We usually order the lamb and shrimp skewers. Along with the map tofu and water spinach which come with rice. We also tried the chicken hearts once. The price is fairly cheap which is a plus. On all occasions the place have always been packed. We even came once and it was close. We were pretty sad because that's how much we loved it! If you're ever interested in Chinese skewers come try this place out. It's so delicious you wouldn't regret it!

Best spot for chinese street skewers! Side dishes like the sliced dry tofu are good as well! Parking can be bit of hassle, and the ambient is typical of China Town. They do serve beer here, for those of you drinks. I ordered Lamb, Beef, and Lamb Kidney skewers, shredded potato, and shredded cucumber. First off, Best Lamb Kidney I've EVER had. All the skewers were perfectly seasoned, spicy & juicy yet charred in all the right places. They have a great ratio of fat to meat. I wish I'd tried the Lamb Fat skewers! The shredded potato was great, I prefer a little spicier but that's okay. The cucumber was knockout delicious. Perfectly smashed and smothered in fresh garlic. I can't wait to return! LOVE IT!