This place is very run down. It reminds me of the restaurants that are on Restaurant Impossible but the food is really good its like one of those holes in the walls with great food. I would definitely order from here again but I never want to see what the kitchen looks like. I would give the food 5 stars in the restaurant interior 1 star.
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Bill G.
As of early 2014, this place has clearly changed ownership. The signage was nice and new, the customer area was renovated, and the menus were upgraded. And the place was packed with Asian people, whereas it used to be kind of empty whenever i came by. So, I was not surprised to find that prices had changed too. Formerly a small step above the deep discount Chinese restaurants, the prices are now more middle-of-the-road, comparable to Hunan Inn. This may have been a move to serve customers left behind when Little Szechuan moved to North Druid Hills. I am happy to report that the prices are better than Little Szechuan. Other changes? Communication was easier and the server took great care with our special take-out request. The wait was reasonable. And the food. . . my family is less adventurous with Chinese than with other Buford Highway restaurants. We ordered chicken lo mein, moo goo gai pan, and moo shu pork. We got very large portions of everthing and it was quite good. Everyone was pleased and three people had enough leftovers to make at least four more meals. And enough extra rice to make two big servings of our own homemade fried rice. To summarize, better atmosphere, very good "American" Chinese options, huge portions, and still a good value for what you get. Unless price is everything, this place deserves a try.
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David G.
Wow! What a difference new management and a renovation makes. Before, BBQ2 was just a very reasonable place for Chinese food with big portions and a Health score of 68. Now it is newly renovated, very clean, pleasant ambiance and still large portions for a low price and a health score of 100! The BBQ Pork Egg Foo Yung is huge for $7.95--easy to split for two. Shrimp dumplings appetizer was like dim sum--and fresh. All in all--Great to see the changes in cleanliness and surroundings with NO changes in the great prices.
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Jang C.
Wow, how long has this place been here? This place has that vintage, falling apart look. I have to admit, it adds a lot of character to the place. BBQ Corner version 2.0 serves authentic Cantonese food. They also have some Chinese BBQ stuff, hence its name, "BBQ Corner 2." I found it interesting that they also serve bbq here. There's Ming's BBQ in the same shopping center selling the same things. I bet Ming's stole a lot of their customers. Well, one advantage they have over Ming's is they open later. Ming's close at around 9 PM. This places closes at a later time that I can't remember. I do know that I ate there past 10 PM, and people seem to come in around that time. Unfortunately, their Char Siu (bbq pork) isn't as good as Ming's. It doesn't have that deep flavor, seems greasier, and tastes okay. I ordered their Char Siu and Wonton Noodle Soup. It was not a noodle soup, and that threw me off. They just gave me the broth, noodles, wonton, Chinese broccoli, and the meat separately. I didn't know if I had to eat them separately or dunk them in the broth and eat it, Zaru Soba style. It should've been called "Char Siu and Wonton Do It Your Self Noodle Soup." I didn't like the DIY part. They get busy during late nights since it's one of the few places open late. They don't seem to have the staff for the amount of traffic they get. Their service seemed too slow, with only one server handling all the customers. I guess for Chinese late night grub, this place is A-OK.
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Daniel B.
BBQ Corner has been around for a long time. I came here several times in the early 2000s for their decent selection of dim sum and Cantonese fare, although a recent visit left me a little disappointed. BBQ Corner is located in the southeast corner of Asian Square, right on Buford Highway. The restaurant has roasted ducks on display, hanging behind the window. This is an authentic no-frills Cantonese restaurant. It's aged and it shows. They have an extensive menu, reasonable prices, and good service. The food comes out fast and they are open late (until 2am). They have preset family dinners that come with soup and various entrees for a great price, so if you come with your family or in a group, these make it easy and convenient to order. I recently dropped by here for a weeknight dinner and the place was mostly empty. I ordered the sizzling beef steak with black pepper, chicken with mixed vegetables, and steamed eggplant with black bean and garlic sauce. The food was not as tasty as I'd remembered it. The steak dish was void of any black pepper and the slices of beef were rubbery. The chicken dish was heavy on sauce and light on flavor. The steamed eggplant was interesting as I'd never really had eggplant prepared in this manner (see photo). It almost looked raw. Like the other dishes, bland, but the black bean sauce helped. I do recommend getting the beef chow fun here. In the end, an okay place to get Chinese food on Buford Highway, but probably a step behind some of the bigger and/or newer restaurants along this corridor.
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Nikki D.
Having just moved inside the perimeter last week, my first priority was to finally grab some Asian food from the slew of options on Buford Highway. I pulled into Asian Corner and was immediately interested in this place. I figured I'd play it safe and grab some Sesame Chicken -- which turned out to be the best freakin' Sesame Chicken I've ever had. Generous portion with a great kick to it. They have pretty solid service, for both the dine-in and take-out experiences. Put it on your list!
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Annie L.
Tucked in the corner of Asian Square, my mother and I decided to dine here b/c we needed a relatively quick lunch at a location we were relatively close to. Dim sum is very minimal. The place is relatively smaller than other dim sum places, so that could be a factor. I got my usual dishes: shrimp with rice noodle in this dark sauce, pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and this rice patty filled with chicken and covered with banana leaves (my favorite dish at this restaurant). Service wasn't bad; the ladies serving us were very sweet. I think the "problem" was that the food had been left out too long/wasn't enough variety.
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David G.
Omg so good! Walnut shrimp, black pepper beef pan fried noodle, it's all good! Favorite place on Buford highway.
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Laura E.
WONDERFUL! I will crave them! They have the best beef and veggies with cantoneese crispy noodles. The BBQ pork is amazing. Best Pork fried rice I have ever eaten! They do not serve Dim Sum anymore but their regular food is enought for me.
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Rachel W.
The place is a bit run down...but it gives off a homey feel to the place :) I've eaten here for quite a while, and in the beginning (around 2010), the service was amazing! The manager got us free desserts and dim sum dishes and the service was good. However, more recently (~2012 to now), their service started to deteriorate a bit. The atmosphere changed and the manager doesn't seem to work there anymore. Mind you, the nice ladies who push the dim sum carts are super nice and has that grandma personality that makes you feel like family. I wouldn't say this is the best place for Chinese food (I'm from Hong Kong, by the way), but they have decent dim sum for a quick lunch on the cheap and hot pot for the "cold" winter nights in Atlanta.
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Dorothy P.
Newly renovated (after 4 months of no bbq!)....but happy to report they don't look ghetto anymore. Very sleek and modern new interior, but same great food. I like how they changed employees uniforms to all black as well. Fits better w the new environment. I think a cleaner look will attract more non-Asian clientele now. Looking forward to trying fried pigeon next time!
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Alex C.
This place isn't super popular, and as a result the dim sum is less than amazing. One of the most important parts about dim sum is the fresh food; but if you're really slow, the food turnover just isn't fast enough. Add on the fact that they only had one lady pushing around carts (not sure what the other people were doing, water?), and you have slow service and overcooked food.
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Henry Y.
Their Chinese food is not the best in the area but definitely the best option if you're hungry and don't want to spend much! With a menu price of around $6 to $7, you can get a huge portion with an okay quality of chinese dish.
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Omar R.
Service is fast, restaurant is remodeled and clean, and the food is delicious. The soup, fish, duck, chicken, and rice was amazing, can beat it for the price and how quickly the food is brought to the table.
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Ivan S.
"Hey, weren't we eating at Ming's?" "OK, but where is it?" "I thought it was in Asian Square." "So did I. Isn't this it? This place has roasted ducks hanging in the window." "It says BBQ Corner II." "But then what's that Chinese writing underneath? Could THAT say Ming?" "How the hell should I know?" "Dude, you're CHINESE." "I can only understand it! I can't read it! It's complicated!" "You're a horrible Chinaman. Good thing there's a billion more to choose from." "Did you check the rest of the square?" "I walked up and down and didn't see it. " Apparently I didn't walk far enough because it wasn't until after we had eaten that we'd finally noticed Ming's, um, catty corner from the BBQ Corner II. So yes, blame me for thinking that a place OBVIOUSLY named one thing was actually another. Because I am the dumb. And apparently blind. Still, this gave me an opportunity to eat at two Chinese places where I'd not been so all is not lost, other than my dignity. I sat on this review until I had a chance to eat at the "real" Ming's. But this past weekend I had the chance so here goes. The food? We ordered beef chow fun, roasted duck over rice and several dim sum items. The chow fun was good, the noodles had a nice bite to them and the beef was plentiful. It was a little greasier than Ming's by comparison, but objectively it was fine. The duck was crispy and the dim sum, while it didn't knock our socks off, was fairly good. We had a nice mixture of steamed and baked pork buns. Luckily our resident Chinaman felt the need to redeem himself and ordered well. Although when my Filipino self asked him what was going on: "James, what are they saying?" "I dunno. They're speaking Cantonese. Sounds like moon talk to me." I had to dock him a few more Asian points. Just don't tell him that whenever my mom moves away from Tagalog and breaks into that weird Visayan jungle language of hers, I have no idea what the hell she's saying. Anyway, back to BBQ Corner II, it was fine. The food was good and, unlike Ming's, they take credit cards. The price points are about the same as well, so the three of us walked out full, yet with money still in our pockets. I'd give it a good 3.5 stars, though I'm going to have to round it down to 3 since Ming's got 4.
OG chinese food! Visits often! How OG is it? Take a look at their health inspection score. But please don't let that scare you. Honestly, compared to the Americanized places like Great Panda, you won't be running to the restroom within an hour from stomach pains. Favorite dishes here: BBQ Meats on Rice: Roasted Pig, Soy Sauce Chicken, and Duck. Served with some bok choy on the side. Dab some of that special chinese sauce on it and you're in for a good meal under $8. It may be a little fatty, but their complimentary tea helps cut through it and leaves you feeling good. Steamed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions: Really meaty chicken! Looks and taste healthy. Good dish to share with a group. The egg drop soup and noodle/soups are really tasty here as well. You can substitute egg noodles instead if you'd like. Overall the staff here is responsive, English a bit limited but they still work with you to make sure they got your order right :D. Oh yeah, and they're open insanely late!
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Emilia L.
Every time I come here, I am struck by how cheap the prices are. The last few times I've been here, I've always ordered the wonton noodle soup. I know this is the place to go to for the authentic stuff, but I am just not adventurous enough to order tripe or intestines. My last visit was no exception, I ordered the wonton noodle soup and was surprised to find they had mixed up the vegetables (I had been used to baby bok choy, but they put chai sin in there-- not sure of the English name). The soup came out fast and piping hot. He ordered the duck rice for $5-something. It came with a decent amount of duck, and good pieces of duck, too! He ended up ordering a bowl of wonton noodle soup after eyeing mine. I also love the fact that they always provide a pot of jasmine tea. Upon leaving, our server came running out the door after us-- apparently, he had charged $5 too much and admitted to it, so I appreciated the honesty. Of course, they refunded the money. I will continually come back for my wonton noodle soup fix. If only you were open on Wednesdays!
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Ferdinand H.
I have to agree with Eva and Dio (Hi guys!!!), 3 only. This place had mediocre food throughout, but decent fried noodles (Chow Mein, Cantonese, double fried style!). There is better in Atlanta. Avoid. (I warned my dad on this one too!!!)
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Dio S.
This is a typical Cantonese barbecue diner with all your usual assortment of chicken, duck, crispy pork, char siu, chow fun, porridge and noodle/rice platter combo of various kinds. The one-dish-meal "pots" and live seafood are also found. The menu is long but quality just okay. This place really needs some tidying up, and they don't seem to be doing very well these days. In any case, feels like a weak version of Oriental Pearl. Still gets three stars because the food compares favorably to most Chinese restaurants not along Buford Highway. Does serve dim sum at lunch time. Again, quality and selection just decent, not great. Does open till very late, like most Cantonese diners of this kind do. Now why is this called BBQ Corner '2'?
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Vy A.
This review may come at the cost of damage to friendships and marriage. Yes, my friends LOVE BBQ Corner 2. I just don't get it. It has been around for what seems like forever so it certainly has its followers. The location is in Asian Square, a place I used to visit much more, but I don't really like the slanty cramped parking lot with crazy drivers. I feel like I'm going to get into a wreck at any second. Okay, I'm not here to rate on my fear of their parking lot, but it doesn't help. BBQ2 isn't the cleanest restaurant in the world, and the service isn't great. (not that I expect good service from a Chinese BBQ place...I actually come to expect a to-the-point-transaction when it comes to these types of restaurants...so I don't really hold that against them) The food is really spotty. By that I mean it really depends on what you order. I would hardly recommend it for dim sum. In fact, if you plan on going to BBQ 2, go there for other dishes...don't do dim sum at all. Some of their other dishes are not bad for take out but it really isn't a place you'd take someone who wants good Chinese food. There is better in Atlanta at the same price point. The nice thing about this place is that it is open relatively late, so it is a nice default if you want late night. Summary: If you're from out of town and looking for Chinese, go elsewhere. If you are an Atlantan and can't think of any other place to eat, I wouldn't completely rule it out.
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Andrew H.
I'd imagine this is how people who idolized Namath felt when they saw his embarrassing fall from grace. This is the first restaurant I enjoyed in Atlanta, almost 5 or 6 years ago. The food was fresh and tasty. The BBQ was crispy, juicy, and fresh. Today I came, after a 2 year hiatus, because of the chaos on 285. I wanted to be comforted from the insane traffic. I wanted flashbacks to the deliciousness that I once experienced. I wanted to reminisce about the good times... I was greeted with nothing but pure disappointment. The food was so mediocre. The sauces were watery and poorly seasoned. The black bean beef had a hint of spoiled smell quickly disguised by the more fragrant black beans. The BBQ was old and tough and dry. They even tried to alleviate the dryness by pouring soy sauce all over it. Even the spicy chili oil on the table tasted "aged," in a bad way. There was absolutely nothing nostalgic about this meal. I can't help but feel that this was inevitable with the decline of the once bustling Asian square. 3 stars because I have had great meals here, once upon a time. It might still be decent to someone who has not tasted Them at their best. But Sadly I am still craving some good Chinese food.
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James P.
Good service, good food and they take plastic. This place is in the same shopping plaza as Mings. The service here is excellent. The BBQ Duck is very good, not very greasy and not tough at all. Good food at low prices....
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Patrick S.
This is hands down the best dim sum in the Atlanta area that I've had. Make sure to get an order of the steamed pork buns, pan fried pork buns, and the eggplant. Delicious! You get so much food for so little money.
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Tom C.
What can I say? Food is cheap. Their dim sum is good and tasty. Not a dim sum expert but what I tasted I liked and I'm not sure what its called. They are open late till 2am. Service...they are alert and attentive. They filled up my glass everytime it was empty which is hard to do because I drink water like a fish in water!
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Astrid D.
Dim sum is my favorite food genre. That being said, BBQ Corner is my favorite dim sum spot in Atlanta. I've eaten dim sum all over the country-- D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and even Milwaukee. And BBQ Corner ranks well compared to other dim sum restaurants I've tried. Ranking highest are the lo mai gai (sticky rice in lotus leaf) and a dish that the staff refers to as "football" (not sure what the Chinese name is for the dish). The siu mai and other dim sum standards are also excellent. Other non- dim sum dishes have also been tasty. My husband loves their dishes that incorporate black bean sauce. The staff is also very friendly and if you go in there enough, they begin to know you. Overall, a great pick for dim sum.
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Vincent K.
Oh BBQ Corner 2, you are open late (2 am), and serve decent cantonese cooking for a good price ($8-12 depending on dish). Although not all your your portions are big the ones that are make up for the ones that aren't. Having visitors in town, i inquired what they wanted to eat and they said chinese. luckily my visitors usually mean traditional chinese food when they say chinese, not american's definition of chinese food (egg rolls, etc). Seeing the hour and knowing their price range i took them to BBQ Corner 2 (is there a bbq corner 1?). It was a short drive to the restaurant on a wednesday night at 9 pm and when we got there the parking lot was empty, save for a few cars here and there. When we walked in there was a party of 4 finishing up and a party of 2 clearly starting their combination dinner as displayed by their Egg drop soup and wonton soup on the table. We were greeted by a senior waiter and menus, tea and water was served. As we flipped through the menu, i can hear the chatter of a typical cantonese restaurant with the waiters and waitresses huddled in the back talking about recent purchases and things happening in the news. sicne there was 4 of us we decided to order 4 dishes and share canto style amongst the table. We ended up ordered 'Beef brisket casserole ($9), salt pepper pork chops ($9), chinese broccoli with seafood ($13), and beef chow fun ($8 or 9) (did not want but the guy ordering made his case for it). So off the waiter went to the back and i could hear the stove fire up. The restaurant is a typical chinese restaurant setup... some decor but nothing over the top like PF Chang's. Table cloth over the table tops and seating of up too 75 or so and most importantly sanitary! The front also has a bbq display as seen in 'A Christmas Story' but at this hour they had already cleaned it out... and usually at this hour i don't typically order any chinese bbq since it won't be fresh... the best times is around 12 pm to 2 pm when the meat has just come out of the bbq pit. After 10-15 min the food started to come out. Everything looked in order and rice was promptly delivered after. The beef brisket casserole served in the clay pot was well seasoned but a bit small for $9 but otherwise the meat was cooked long enough to be tender and the white radish in the casserole was tender. The salt pepper pork chops were well seasoned with a bit of a kick. The pork was tender and tasted normal with no signs of refrying (which often happens in some restaurants to save time and costs they will pre-fry their fried foods and re-fry when its ordered since cook meat lasts a little longer than fresh meat). The chinese broccoli wasn't burned (as it is sometimes with inexperienced chefs) and came out tender as did the seafood, although it could've used a bit more salt. The beef chow fun had a bit of charring on some of the noodles but nonetheless it was scarfed down without a second thought. The service was attentive and rice and tea refills were brought out promptly. For a $50 spot 3 males and 1 female were fed comfortably. Overall the food was as it should be, nothing impressive but definitely worth the money paid. the service was attentive and polite and the atmosphere was spot on. It won't challenge Canton Cooks for any taste tests but if you're in the area i wouldn't hesitate to come on in. Good
Another in a long list of places I've driven by and had no idea what a hidden treasure it is. BBQ Corner, from the outside, is an unassuming Chinese restaurant, simple and far from ostentatious. I walk in and grab a table by the window, Buford Hwy side. It took a moment to get used to the menu as eash section has a theme that sort of repeats and you have to know what you want. Do you want the roast pork with the chicken or the duck, for instance? I ordered the pork and duck, let me tell you that this was quite the meal. Bring your appetite when you come here. Also the duck is cut haphazardly, so be careful else you may bite down on a bone where you didn't expect one. Needless to say, the flavor is amazing, the pork was lean and plentiful, the duck was fantastic. The price was right as well, under 10 bucks for a LOT of food. I recommend it.
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James H.
When I first moved to Atlanta, BBQ Corner II was one of my first Chinese restaurant outings. Following a good initial trip with my parents, I would subsequently go with a number of non-Chinese friends who would affectionately nickname this place "Chinky nosh," for the great food we'd get here. It's been some ten years since my first visit to BBQ Corner II, and unfortunately, time has been about as kind to the restaurant as it has to me. On my last visit, I was the "horrible Chinaman" from Ivan S's review, and as he mentions we got the Beef Chow Fun as well as some dim sum items. While the others in my group said the chow fun was a bit too greasy, as someone who always orders chow fun with his dim sum, I found it the best part of our meal. Unfortunately, the dim sum dishes I ordered were rather lukewarm, so by the close of the meal our (and bear with me as I don't know the official English menu names for the dim sum dishes--I'll just describe) Xien Sui Jiao (fried shrimp and pork dumpling), Luo Buo Gao (turnip cake), Xia Jiao (shrimp dumpling), and Char Siu Bao (BBQ pork bun, both baked and steamed) were all rather cold. Were I to specifically seek dim sum, I'd probably opt to go to Oriental Pearl or Royal China.
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Justin T.
It has been some time since I've been back to BBQ Corner II. We initially started frequenting this restaurant when a change of management at the oriental pearl turned them tragically into a buffet. Having dined there and being disappointed after ordering off the menu I sought out another Cantonese restaurant and came upon BBQ Corner. Being close to broke at the time and living well outside the perimeter (Canton! What was I thinking moving out there?) I did not have much opportunity to explore the rest of Buford Highway and as a result ended up dining at BBQ Corner whenever I had an urge for Cantonese. Quality of the food seemed to vary wildly, some days being surprisingly well done and others being much less than memorable. Developed a friendly relationship with the wait staff and was never left wanting as far as service was concerned. Decor could use some work with booth upholstery cracking and much of the place needing a rework. They are open late but I find the quality of the food much compromised when visiting during the early morning. Dimsum is available during lunch but in limited selection, quantity and quality. Despite my complaints the overall experience was not a bad one especially in light of the over the top service we received from slowly establishing ourselves as regulars. Nostalgia makes me want to return here but the varying food quality makes me go elsewhere. Decent but sadly not great.
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Nicholas P.
So, Allen M. brought me to this place and I have only been there one additional time. It's a bit of a drive for me and usually when I'm in the area, it's rarely for dining. I don't remember the a lot of the menu items, but what I do remember is primarily my first experience where I was anxious about trying something new. I believe I got the pig, beef, and the soy chicken combination. The soy chicken, along with the Spinach with Garlic Sauce, got fought over. I think I won :) We also went through three pots of tea, and spent a considerable amount of time chatting with the staff. Apparently I must have come off as some kind of dining noob due to my intrigue with my food, because they seemed especially eager to make sure that I enjoyed the meal. I did, and this appeared to only heighten their generous and friendly nature towards me. Now that I wrote this, I wish I had gone here for dinner instead of cooking at home, but I think this place is on my agenda for this week :)
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Jeff L.
Having grown up in Toronto, around some of the best Chinese food outside Hong Kong, my wife and I have hunted feverishly for good Chinese food in the area. We've eaten at Ming's (also in Asian Square) and have always enjoyed ourselves. BBQ Corner 2 also serves up some mighty fine Cantonese cuisine. To start, I must say that we were disappointed in the BBQ. The portions were smaller than we'd like and the flavors just weren't particularly refined or vibrant. We know that Ming's (in the same plaza) does much better BBQ so if we're in the mood for BBQ, we go there. As for the rest of their food, although nowhere near as good as most places in Toronto, it's still darn good. We've thoroughly enjoyed most everything we've ordered there, with just a few exceptions. I certainly can't list out all of the dishes we've ordered, but suffice it to say, we've been happy a heck of a lot more than we've been disappointed. Overall, my wife and I have eaten here numerous times and enjoyed our meal each and every time. However, both of us think that Ming's (just a few doors down) serves up better food at better prices, so we tend to go there instead. Despite that, we come here often enough to say that we are indeed fans and happily recommend the place to anyone in the area looking for very good (and very authentic) Chinese food.
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Abby S.
This restaurant was dubbed "the 1" by my BF and I...as in..when we want some good chinese food, kinda late, without too much hassle this place is number one. I have tried most everything on the menu and only a few times have I been disappointed (one time the duck feet w/ bone was not tender enough and clung to the bone as to render it inedible). But still the assorted meat/tofu hot pot, pork and oyster hot pot, tofu mushroom hot pot...always satisfied. For the longest time I didn't know that they served Dim Sum, but they do..until 3pm daily and it is amazingly good too. There is rarely a line on the weekends but the selection is smaller than Happy Valley Seafood or Royal China. My favorites are the duck tongue (Sunday only), and the lotus leaf sticky rice (it's different here - they use bbq pork so it's a bit sweet - a change of pace and delicious).
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David N.
When I lived in ATL I would eat here often. The dim sum is the best in ATL and may be among the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot of dim sum in a lot of different cities). I used to take all of my visiting family and friends here to eat when I lived in ATL. I've never had a bad meal here (dim sum or regular menu items)
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Peter Y.
I was here to order a quick lunch the other day and got the San Bao Fun (3 meat combo over rice)...after all, it IS supposed to be a BBQ place. What I really got was old rice drenched in soy sauce covered with even older meat. Is Cha siu (roast pork) supposed to have a green tint to it?
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Kathy H.
NOT the best Dim Sum in Atlanta. It is hit and miss here. Always a good local crowd, but not sure about the quality of the food. On the plus side it is located in a large shopping complex with many great shops, good bargains, and an asian grocery store where you can get just about anything
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Eva T.
They sell Chinese bbq meats, like cha-shu, roasted duck, roasted pig, chicken...etc., porridge, wonton noodle soup, chowfun, as well as typical Cantonese stir-fried dishes. Food is not bad, especially for Atlanta, since I can only think of two other in the area that sells Chinese bbq. The place is a little bit on the dirty side for me. It's carpeted inside... and I can't imagine how dirty it probably is with all the grease drippings from the dishes as they travel from the kitchen to the tables. Tables and chairs can be sticky. Personally, I'd prefer ordering out from this place. I'd give it 4 stars for the food, but due to its issues with cleanliness, I give this place overall 3.5 stars.
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Night K.
I have been eating at this place for since I was a teenager. I have an affinity for this place. The food is always good. I have never had a negative experience here. The waiters and waitresses are always on point and they don't confuse your order unlike some other dim sum places in the Atlanta area. The prices are good. Overall, I would recommend this place to friends and family.
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Kenneth C.
SO TASTY! Be forewarned though it is a bit greasy(but which Chinese restaurant isn't right?) and service you might find a bit eclectic. Bonus is that it opens late at night, and no matter what you look like, no one will pay attention. (I've got their in my PJs and felt right at home)
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Dave M.
Not bad although most Chinese places taste the same to me. There are ones that really mess up the food but this place is one of those that does it well but nothing particularly different. We got several dishes ranging from spicy squid to pan fried beef. Everything was pretty good and the prices fair. Someone in the group said the rice was extra charge but I haven't verified that. The service was pretty good and quick as are most Chinese restaurants. They apparently made renovations so the interior was pretty new looking and clean. They have lots of seating and a TV or 2 hanging from the ceiling. Overall, this is a good Chinese option.
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Stephanie M.
It has been years since I've eaten here and it will be again due to service or lack there of. The Internet doesn't work and the staff had no interest in getting it too, then the waitress is a "no show" she sits down across the room directly in front of me talking on the phone forgetting she has customers. The Hot and Sour soup was a complete bore and the Grouper with Veggies turned gelatinous as it cooled down otherwise unappetizing and stopped eating it. I actually had to get up, go across the room and tell the waitress to "get off the phone and give me my check." There are too many options on Buford Highway with much better food and service don't bother wasting your time here.
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Judy L.
Dined here tonight and it's been more than five years since I have dined here. Since then, I believe that they have changed some of the decor around since then and it all looks much cleaner. It wasn't my idea to dine here as I'm not a fan. I like that they have a menu with images of their dishes with the corresponding number to let you locate the name, price, and description on the dishes on the menu. FOOD - Minced pork with eggplant hot pot || this dish is okay. If you love eggplant, this dish is for you. Be careful as the hot pot is a metal one and it continuously keeps your dish hot which means don't eat it too quickly. Scoop some aside and let it cool down a bit or else you will burn your tongue. - Dry Beef Chow Fun || this dish was pretty standard. It's not the best chow fun that I've had, but it's just okay. It tastes how it should. I think the restaurant needs to clean or scrub their wok more as the noodles had black debris or specks from the wok on it. SERVICE The service was what it should be. They refilled our water and were attentive. It wasn't busy at 9:30pm on this Saturday night. There were about five occupied tables and three servers. Overall, as I am not a fan of this place, this will not be my first choice to dine as there are better Chinese restaurants in Atlanta and some that even open late like BBQ Corner 2.
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Tim F.
In the ten years we have gone to BBQ corner we have never been disappointed in the facilities, the service,or the food. Hopefully we will enjoy them during the next ten as well.
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Royce V.
Love this place and serve asian foods you wouldn't see anywhere else like duck and or frog legs! Ample amounts of food choices along with soups and very nice atmosphere! Dim sum was A1 and the fried rice duck and pho was very good! Come here if you have a chance
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Isaac S.
BBQ Corner 2 is under new management and has gone under renovation. Thank goodness too, because the last time I ate here it was down right shameful. I haven't tried any of their main dishes. I'll be sure to write an update once I do. My friends and I opted for their hot pot. We ordered 2 seafood hot pots and a side of beef. Very fresh stuff, tasty too. All 5 of us ate for a little under $20, including tip. Not bad considering the trays included items like fish, shrimp, oyster, clams, and mussels. If you were like me and turned off by the place in the recent past, I'd give it another try. You might be impressed.
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Coty S.
When I go to Atlanta with my Mom, it becomes a non-stop search for the best Hong Kong style BBQ roast duck. I don't even eat duck! For various reasons, I choose not to, however that does not stop me from tasting a piece or two to draw my own conclusions. Out of all the places we have tried ITP and OTP, BBQ Corner has been the best so far for the following reasons: 1. Flavor balance- a strong five spice flavor and just the right touch of sweetness. 2. Tender and not dry. 3. The skin is slightly crispy and not so touch you cannot chew through it. There is a place in the same plaza that served us duck where the skin was so tough, I could not even grind it with my back teeth. 4. Drama free, hassle free dining experience. Food and service are fast, with a smile, and even complimentary rice. In Tampa Bay, where I live, rice is not always complimentary. Soy Sauce chicken at BBQ Corner is also the best that I have ever had for the same reasons as the duck. Also, they service it up a nice sauce and the white meat is not dry at all. Honey Roast Pork is a little on the pale and un-naturally red side, but; great flavor, cut thin, not too fatty, and tender. Just for the record, I prefer my Honey Roast Pork comparable to some delicious burnt ends, which is readily available at other Hong Kong BBQ locations. Normally, we order Ong Choi or Snow Pea Leaves with Garlic with BBQ dishes... But, this time I mixed it up and ordered some Minced Pork with String Beans. The string beans were scalded perfectly, there were bits of ginger and garlic and pork, but there was not much flavor. The seafood dishes were just too expensive for me right now, but maybe I will come back in the future with more people and try more dishes. Customers there were mixed between folks on their lunch break ordering General Tso and customers actually speaking Cantonese and ordering fried noodle dishes and lobster. Either way, everyone was happy. If this is BBQ Corner 2, then where is BBQ Corner 1? I guess it is more like BBQ Corner v.2 because they recently had a renovation of the interior.
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Melissa G.
The food here is great for family style. I really wish they had Lazy Susans though (the rotating centerpiece for food). They have a good variety of dishes including vegetables, meats and soups. Everything is a little on the greasy side though.
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Rhea T.
Been eating here since I was in my late teens. They use to have Roast pork, duck, soy sauce chicken like Ming's a few doors down as well as dim sum items during lunch but they do not serve them anymore eversince they remodeled :(. Nevertheless, it's still a great spot for Cantonese food. They have a big menu so there's something for everyone. We usually get pan-fried noodles here and the fried chicken for our kids (they're so picky). As for the hubby and I, we pretty much tried most of the items on their menu and we've never had anything we didn't like. They also serve Americanized Chinese food like beef and brocoli, sweet and sour chicken etc. so again something for everyone. Also this place stays open late!
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Chan V.
My first time returning to BBQ Corner II in nearly 6 years and I was disapointed. It looks like this place is under new management. For a Chinese BBQ restuarant, there was no BBQ in sight. I ordered the BBQ pork on rice for lunch and my friend ordered soy sauce chicken on rice. Those two plates should take about 5 minutes to prepare since it's already precooked. IT TOOK 20 MINUTES to come out. There was only 3 other tables there at the time. The kitchen shouldn't have been that backed up with orders. We also ordered shrimp dumplings for appetizers but that came out 15 minutes AFTER the rice plates! That was a total of 35 minutes for four steamed shrimp dumplings. Seriously? The food tasted typical. Nothing extraordinary.
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Nikki G.
My family ate at BBQ Corner II for years, and then stopped when the quality went downhill. They have newly renovated and the food is delicious again! Please note though: they no longer serve dim sum.
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Emrie S.
I love this place. I've eaten here a dozen or more times for dinner. The food is consistently delicious, and their sweet and sour pork is maybe the best I have ever had. The only reason I am not giving this 5 stars, is that the service is often pretty underwhelming and cold.
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Thomas Z.
Ordered half duck and vermicelli beef. The beef was good. The duck had very crispy skin, and made the trip worth it
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ChauPha N.
Since I live around this area I decided to check this place out since it just recently opened and I heard it was decent. Well let's just say....it is just alright. The portion is small and the price is slightly higher than surrounding Chinese restaurants. We ordered the following: - crab meat soup - Honey BBQ meats with rice and vegetables - Wonton soup with noodles Verdict? Foods was alright. The crab meat soup portion was pretty small for 10-11$. The wonton soup with noodles were pretty bad since my friend end up eating just the wonton since the noodles were uncooked. The honey BBQ meats with vegetables came with about 10 thinly sliced meats on top with a bunch of rice. Too much rice and not enough meats. The taste of the foods is alright compared to other Chinese restaurant and I think the portion just can't compare. Since they are surrounded by multiple Chinese restaurants I think they need to step up their game if they want to compete. I feel like their service is good but their foods and portion need improvement. Overall, I'll visit Bobo over this place.
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Maria L.
Last night I felt like eating Chinese food... but where?! My go to place is Bo Bo Garden, but I felt like being a little adventurous this time. That's when I whipped out my Yelp app on my phone. Usually I'm a little snobbish and don't give any consideration to the restaurants with less than 4 stars, but then I thought, Bo Bo has less than 4 stars and I love that place. After reading the reviews about BBQ Corner being authentic, tasty, and renovated, I decided we had to give it a go. Overall I'm glad we did. It's located in the same complex as Sweet Hut although on the opposite corner of the plaza, closest to Shallowford. Inside was nice, clean. Service was excellent. For our dinner we ordered the beef with bamboo shoots and mushrooms, walnut shrimp, snow pea shoots with garlic, and pi pa tofu. Pi pa tofu - the filling was just a tad bit softer than I'm used to but it was still good flavor and texture. You can't find this dish at too many Chinese restaurants, so I was excited to see it on the menu. Beef - tender; tasty sauce Snow pea shoots - not much to say here but it was good Walnut shrimp - my guilty pleasure. Breaded and fried shrimp covered in a sweet mayo-based sauce. A little sweeter than I'm used to, but I liked it still. Only thing was that the broccoli that came on the dish with it were on the raw side and I don't like raw broccoli. Overall I was very satisfied with the taste of the food, but the portions could have been a little bigger. That would be my only request. BTW, I still don't think that should prevent anyone from trying out this place. I plan to go back sometime. 8)
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Andrew C.
Lunch special is a hidden gem-- choose from one of many different entrees, and comes with rice and soup (egg drop or sour & spicy) for only $6. Very inexpensive, great place if you're just looking for a quick meal. Open to 12 as well. They use quite a bit of MSG though.
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nessa y.
Food shopping on an empty stomach is a bad, bad idea. A innocent trip to get siracha sauce at Ranch 99 ended with a basket of mystery items. Before I bought out the entire store, I decided enough was enough. I had to get some food in my empty belly before I ended up with 10 varieties of fish sauce. BBQ Corner II around the corner (har har) seemed like a good idea, whats better than delicious roast pork (siu yook)? I ordered the three roast meat appetizer of roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and roast duck. Oh and bubble tea thrown in for good measure. Though it all looked good, it didnt taste great. You get alot for the buck, but the portions of meat were off; lots of chicken,a few pieces of duck and pork. And the pork was chopped in thin slices. I dont know about you but when I order pork, I want large chunks of delicious pig. The chicken and duck tasted a bit off. The last straw was the bubble tea; tapioca bubbles aren't supposed to be hard. 2 stars for excellent service and ok food.
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Simon W.
If you want true Hong Kong style food, this is the place for it. Been a customer for at least a decade, none better.
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Teresa M.
This was once our favorite Chinese food place but we went yesterday and it was terrible. We got two of the specials which is what we generally do. The eggplant dish was not recognizable from any dish we have ever had and was smothered in oyster sauce and the steamed chicken had no flavor at all. The Lomein and sesame chicken that the kids ate were the same as always but the adult dishes (including an order of pot stickers that were under seasoned as well) were a major disappointment. Could this place be under new management?? There were no bar b cue ducks in the window. The Bar b cue area was closed and dark. There was one other party there at 7pm on a Saturday night in Asian square. Granted the International grocery store is now at of business and this location may be suffering from that but the food was not up to the ususal
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Christopher P.
There's alot to order off their menu; and most probably shitty. But if you get the real authentic stuff, you're in for a treat. They serve stuff that's not even on the menu.... you have to ask for that shit! This place is hangover heaven as they close at 2am. I can't tell you what to get but just go and try. The servers are really nice and everything is always hot.
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Liz H.
A regular spot for me throughout the past few years in the Buford Hwy stretch. It's been recently renovated and looks much better. I usually get the duck, along with some vegetable dish and perhaps the wonton soup. The service is pretty solid here and they are willing to engage in small talk if you initiate it. The dim sum here is a-ok. There are better places in a 2-mile radius with fresher and better options. Skip the bubble tea as well. However, I do recommend trying the the wonton soup or duck. Decent prices for the amount that you get; this would be a great family dinner spot. Located in a corner of Asian Square, in the same plaza as Sweet Hut.
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Shaquana D.
This is my second time here since they've remodeled. The food is still good. The temperature in the restaurant is a bit warm. Maybe it's because of all the windows and the sunshine. The server was very attentive. They stand in the waiting area and watch to see if you juster for anything. This gets an A+ in my book! The food is cooked to order and comes out hot and fresh. It's worth the extra weight. They no longer do the dim sum. This is the only reason why gave them four stars instead of five. Will I come back yes. Do I recommend this place yes. They are closed on Wednesday . Enjoy.
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Essodonda T.
Had to post a review after my first time there. My friend wanted to introduce me to this place and stated that it was her go to place.The place was filled with Chinese patrons, so that proved that they were an authentic restaurant. I ordered the spicy tofu and my friend ordered the sesame chicken. The tofu was fried, which was a surprise but the inside was creamy and delicious. It was greatly spiced and the sauce on top of it was tangy and sweet. The spiciness levee was too my liking, because i've been to other Chinese restaurant and every time they stated something was spicy...there was no spice. My friend sesame chicken was sooooo good, I was jealous I didn't order it. The customer service could've been better but there was only 2 people working there and over 30 patrons so it was understandable. The serving size was huge, and we both left satisfied and with awesome leftovers.
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Cedes T.
The place was full of Chinese patrons, which is always a good sign if they patronize their own. The service was very friendly and efficient, but not very knowledgeable on the menu items. We were a party of 3 who went there, so we got the large BBQ pork platter. The size was underwhelming, but the taste was really flavorful, with the five spice not being overpowering. The meat was tender, and for something so thinly sliced, managed to remain juicy. This came with a side of white rice. The beef brisket hot pot (i forget the price) was tasty as well but tough, and was half meat, half connective tissue. I would return to this place for the BBQ.
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J L.
Hmm gone downhill a little...wonder if they changed chefs...food isn't as good as before..the Peking duck (thin shavings kf just crispy duck skin wrapped in flat bun with green onion, carrots and hoisin sauce) that we've had more than 5 times now is not the same...we got just regular duck cut up into regular pieces (with lots of meat) put out with the bun. For $28 you'd think it should be more than just regular rotisserie duck...I think there's supposed to be a special crisping process for true Peking duck...the servers aren't as good either. Too bad, bc for a while they were prob the most responsive wait staff I've seen in an asian restaurant. Now, they just gather in a cluster and chat while dirty dishes pile up on the table and water glasses go empty.. : ( guess morale must be down bc it was sat evening and only 4 tables had ppl...
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Jamie N.
Honestly disappointed this time. Have been craving salt and pepper squid. I usually get it at Bobo gardens but decided to try bbq corner 2 this time. So sad that I did. The portion is much smaller than that of Bobo and also the texture was off. The flavor was good but the squid was extremely chewy and not at all crispy. My jaw was aching by the time I ate a few pieces.
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A L.
We went here for dinner after researching for Chinese food to eat. I'm glad we came here. The place is pretty clean. We shared the Beef with Runny Eggs over rice, Beef Chow Fun and 2 meats over rice (soy sauce chicken and BBQ) with veggies. Everything tasted great. Service was pretty quick and friendly. The only drawback is the parking lot. Kind of bumpy and hilly. But, I would still return!
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Joy B.
I used to eat here about every 2 weeks about 2 years ago. The food was just that good. It had amazing flavor. The portions were huge and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I'm not sure what happened and I am very sad about it. This was my go to place for Hong Kong style food. I would brag on it and bring out to town guests here. They are very disappointing now. I felt the decline so I stop going for a while. Then they closed and remodeled. I thought, maybe they have a new chef and got their act together so we gave them no last chance...yep, folks, that was the last time we'll eat there. The flavor was missing and it wasn't fresh and hot like it normally is. How can you cook some of these dishes without flavor? I don't understand. Oh well...I'm searching for somewhere new.
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Barry C.
Finally have time to add the review, it's been a few days since I had dinner here... first impression was not bad, ordered the crab meat fish belly soup, very good. Fish filet with creamy corn was also good. The scallop and vegetable does not have any taste at all, very strange, could the chef possibly forgot to seasoned? Salt and pepper shrimp was pretty good... What else... Oh, the seafood clay pot was good as well. This place has a good variety of dishes, all in all, I would recommend this place!
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Joshua K.
want to add a new dish my gf and I are enjoying these days: minced pork and tofu with spicy sauce. it is small squares of crispy fried tofu covered in a spicy brown sauce with minced pork. get it extra spicy if you want. goes great on top of rice!!
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Daps D.
The food was ok, but my friends shrimp hadn't been deveined. best of all, after we had paid and we were just chatting we saw not one but TWO rats in the restaurant !! Avoid this like the plague!
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Jing W.
Opens very late. Serves authentic Cantonese food. You can even order some dim sum at night (I haven't done that in a long while so I might be wrong).
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J. D.
The welcomed upgrade to the dining room with fresh paint and furniture makes for a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy high quality Chinese food. The BBQ plates are a bargain, I particularly like the way they handle duck and pork. I like the soups here as well. Go with a group, it is fun to order a variety of dishes and share.
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Chelsea G.
This is a solid place for American-style Chinese food. I do love some crazy, cultured eats, but sometimes I want some subtle take-out. I haven't loved everything from here (we all have our favorite dishes at certain places), but the food has never been bad and the service is always great. And really, the pan fried potstickers are so good that all I can do is smile every time that I take a bite.
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Chris S.
Very good Cantonese style food. The decoration is also very good. It has the ground table very suitable for Asian people. What's more important, it offers the FRESH fish!
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Dave M.
Not bad although most Chinese places taste the same to me. There are ones that really mess up the food but this place is one of those that does it well but nothing particularly different. We got several dishes ranging from spicy squid to pan fried beef. Everything was pretty good and the prices fair. Someone in the group said the rice was extra charge but I haven't verified that. The service was pretty good and quick as are most Chinese restaurants. They apparently made renovations so the interior was pretty new looking and clean. They have lots of seating and a TV or 2 hanging from the ceiling. Overall, this is a good Chinese option.
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Stephanie M.
It has been years since I've eaten here and it will be again due to service or lack there of. The Internet doesn't work and the staff had no interest in getting it too, then the waitress is a "no show" she sits down across the room directly in front of me talking on the phone forgetting she has customers. The Hot and Sour soup was a complete bore and the Grouper with Veggies turned gelatinous as it cooled down otherwise unappetizing and stopped eating it. I actually had to get up, go across the room and tell the waitress to "get off the phone and give me my check." There are too many options on Buford Highway with much better food and service don't bother wasting your time here.
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Tim F.
In the ten years we have gone to BBQ corner we have never been disappointed in the facilities, the service,or the food. Hopefully we will enjoy them during the next ten as well.
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Royce V.
Love this place and serve asian foods you wouldn't see anywhere else like duck and or frog legs! Ample amounts of food choices along with soups and very nice atmosphere! Dim sum was A1 and the fried rice duck and pho was very good! Come here if you have a chance
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Coty S.
When I go to Atlanta with my Mom, it becomes a non-stop search for the best Hong Kong style BBQ roast duck. I don't even eat duck! For various reasons, I choose not to, however that does not stop me from tasting a piece or two to draw my own conclusions. Out of all the places we have tried ITP and OTP, BBQ Corner has been the best so far for the following reasons: 1. Flavor balance- a strong five spice flavor and just the right touch of sweetness. 2. Tender and not dry. 3. The skin is slightly crispy and not so touch you cannot chew through it. There is a place in the same plaza that served us duck where the skin was so tough, I could not even grind it with my back teeth. 4. Drama free, hassle free dining experience. Food and service are fast, with a smile, and even complimentary rice. In Tampa Bay, where I live, rice is not always complimentary. Soy Sauce chicken at BBQ Corner is also the best that I have ever had for the same reasons as the duck. Also, they service it up a nice sauce and the white meat is not dry at all. Honey Roast Pork is a little on the pale and un-naturally red side, but; great flavor, cut thin, not too fatty, and tender. Just for the record, I prefer my Honey Roast Pork comparable to some delicious burnt ends, which is readily available at other Hong Kong BBQ locations. Normally, we order Ong Choi or Snow Pea Leaves with Garlic with BBQ dishes... But, this time I mixed it up and ordered some Minced Pork with String Beans. The string beans were scalded perfectly, there were bits of ginger and garlic and pork, but there was not much flavor. The seafood dishes were just too expensive for me right now, but maybe I will come back in the future with more people and try more dishes. Customers there were mixed between folks on their lunch break ordering General Tso and customers actually speaking Cantonese and ordering fried noodle dishes and lobster. Either way, everyone was happy. If this is BBQ Corner 2, then where is BBQ Corner 1? I guess it is more like BBQ Corner v.2 because they recently had a renovation of the interior.
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Melissa G.
The food here is great for family style. I really wish they had Lazy Susans though (the rotating centerpiece for food). They have a good variety of dishes including vegetables, meats and soups. Everything is a little on the greasy side though.
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Whitlee H.
This place is very run down. It reminds me of the restaurants that are on Restaurant Impossible but the food is really good its like one of those holes in the walls with great food. I would definitely order from here again but I never want to see what the kitchen looks like. I would give the food 5 stars in the restaurant interior 1 star.
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Rachel W.
The place is a bit run down...but it gives off a homey feel to the place :) I've eaten here for quite a while, and in the beginning (around 2010), the service was amazing! The manager got us free desserts and dim sum dishes and the service was good. However, more recently (~2012 to now), their service started to deteriorate a bit. The atmosphere changed and the manager doesn't seem to work there anymore. Mind you, the nice ladies who push the dim sum carts are super nice and has that grandma personality that makes you feel like family. I wouldn't say this is the best place for Chinese food (I'm from Hong Kong, by the way), but they have decent dim sum for a quick lunch on the cheap and hot pot for the "cold" winter nights in Atlanta.
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Dorothy P.
Newly renovated (after 4 months of no bbq!)....but happy to report they don't look ghetto anymore. Very sleek and modern new interior, but same great food. I like how they changed employees uniforms to all black as well. Fits better w the new environment. I think a cleaner look will attract more non-Asian clientele now. Looking forward to trying fried pigeon next time!
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Isaac S.
BBQ Corner 2 is under new management and has gone under renovation. Thank goodness too, because the last time I ate here it was down right shameful. I haven't tried any of their main dishes. I'll be sure to write an update once I do. My friends and I opted for their hot pot. We ordered 2 seafood hot pots and a side of beef. Very fresh stuff, tasty too. All 5 of us ate for a little under $20, including tip. Not bad considering the trays included items like fish, shrimp, oyster, clams, and mussels. If you were like me and turned off by the place in the recent past, I'd give it another try. You might be impressed.
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Rhea T.
Been eating here since I was in my late teens. They use to have Roast pork, duck, soy sauce chicken like Ming's a few doors down as well as dim sum items during lunch but they do not serve them anymore eversince they remodeled :(. Nevertheless, it's still a great spot for Cantonese food. They have a big menu so there's something for everyone. We usually get pan-fried noodles here and the fried chicken for our kids (they're so picky). As for the hubby and I, we pretty much tried most of the items on their menu and we've never had anything we didn't like. They also serve Americanized Chinese food like beef and brocoli, sweet and sour chicken etc. so again something for everyone. Also this place stays open late!
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Chan V.
My first time returning to BBQ Corner II in nearly 6 years and I was disapointed. It looks like this place is under new management. For a Chinese BBQ restuarant, there was no BBQ in sight. I ordered the BBQ pork on rice for lunch and my friend ordered soy sauce chicken on rice. Those two plates should take about 5 minutes to prepare since it's already precooked. IT TOOK 20 MINUTES to come out. There was only 3 other tables there at the time. The kitchen shouldn't have been that backed up with orders. We also ordered shrimp dumplings for appetizers but that came out 15 minutes AFTER the rice plates! That was a total of 35 minutes for four steamed shrimp dumplings. Seriously? The food tasted typical. Nothing extraordinary.
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Nikki G.
My family ate at BBQ Corner II for years, and then stopped when the quality went downhill. They have newly renovated and the food is delicious again! Please note though: they no longer serve dim sum.
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Emrie S.
I love this place. I've eaten here a dozen or more times for dinner. The food is consistently delicious, and their sweet and sour pork is maybe the best I have ever had. The only reason I am not giving this 5 stars, is that the service is often pretty underwhelming and cold.
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Thomas Z.
Ordered half duck and vermicelli beef. The beef was good. The duck had very crispy skin, and made the trip worth it
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ChauPha N.
Since I live around this area I decided to check this place out since it just recently opened and I heard it was decent. Well let's just say....it is just alright. The portion is small and the price is slightly higher than surrounding Chinese restaurants. We ordered the following: - crab meat soup - Honey BBQ meats with rice and vegetables - Wonton soup with noodles Verdict? Foods was alright. The crab meat soup portion was pretty small for 10-11$. The wonton soup with noodles were pretty bad since my friend end up eating just the wonton since the noodles were uncooked. The honey BBQ meats with vegetables came with about 10 thinly sliced meats on top with a bunch of rice. Too much rice and not enough meats. The taste of the foods is alright compared to other Chinese restaurant and I think the portion just can't compare. Since they are surrounded by multiple Chinese restaurants I think they need to step up their game if they want to compete. I feel like their service is good but their foods and portion need improvement. Overall, I'll visit Bobo over this place.
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Joy B.
I used to eat here about every 2 weeks about 2 years ago. The food was just that good. It had amazing flavor. The portions were huge and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I'm not sure what happened and I am very sad about it. This was my go to place for Hong Kong style food. I would brag on it and bring out to town guests here. They are very disappointing now. I felt the decline so I stop going for a while. Then they closed and remodeled. I thought, maybe they have a new chef and got their act together so we gave them no last chance...yep, folks, that was the last time we'll eat there. The flavor was missing and it wasn't fresh and hot like it normally is. How can you cook some of these dishes without flavor? I don't understand. Oh well...I'm searching for somewhere new.
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Barry C.
Finally have time to add the review, it's been a few days since I had dinner here... first impression was not bad, ordered the crab meat fish belly soup, very good. Fish filet with creamy corn was also good. The scallop and vegetable does not have any taste at all, very strange, could the chef possibly forgot to seasoned? Salt and pepper shrimp was pretty good... What else... Oh, the seafood clay pot was good as well. This place has a good variety of dishes, all in all, I would recommend this place!
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Joshua K.
want to add a new dish my gf and I are enjoying these days: minced pork and tofu with spicy sauce. it is small squares of crispy fried tofu covered in a spicy brown sauce with minced pork. get it extra spicy if you want. goes great on top of rice!!
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Daps D.
The food was ok, but my friends shrimp hadn't been deveined. best of all, after we had paid and we were just chatting we saw not one but TWO rats in the restaurant !! Avoid this like the plague!
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Jing W.
Opens very late. Serves authentic Cantonese food. You can even order some dim sum at night (I haven't done that in a long while so I might be wrong).
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J. D.
The welcomed upgrade to the dining room with fresh paint and furniture makes for a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy high quality Chinese food. The BBQ plates are a bargain, I particularly like the way they handle duck and pork. I like the soups here as well. Go with a group, it is fun to order a variety of dishes and share.
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Chelsea G.
This is a solid place for American-style Chinese food. I do love some crazy, cultured eats, but sometimes I want some subtle take-out. I haven't loved everything from here (we all have our favorite dishes at certain places), but the food has never been bad and the service is always great. And really, the pan fried potstickers are so good that all I can do is smile every time that I take a bite.
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Chris S.
Very good Cantonese style food. The decoration is also very good. It has the ground table very suitable for Asian people. What's more important, it offers the FRESH fish!
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Simon W.
If you want true Hong Kong style food, this is the place for it. Been a customer for at least a decade, none better.
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Bill G.
As of early 2014, this place has clearly changed ownership. The signage was nice and new, the customer area was renovated, and the menus were upgraded. And the place was packed with Asian people, whereas it used to be kind of empty whenever i came by. So, I was not surprised to find that prices had changed too. Formerly a small step above the deep discount Chinese restaurants, the prices are now more middle-of-the-road, comparable to Hunan Inn. This may have been a move to serve customers left behind when Little Szechuan moved to North Druid Hills. I am happy to report that the prices are better than Little Szechuan. Other changes? Communication was easier and the server took great care with our special take-out request. The wait was reasonable. And the food. . . my family is less adventurous with Chinese than with other Buford Highway restaurants. We ordered chicken lo mein, moo goo gai pan, and moo shu pork. We got very large portions of everthing and it was quite good. Everyone was pleased and three people had enough leftovers to make at least four more meals. And enough extra rice to make two big servings of our own homemade fried rice. To summarize, better atmosphere, very good "American" Chinese options, huge portions, and still a good value for what you get. Unless price is everything, this place deserves a try.
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David G.
Wow! What a difference new management and a renovation makes. Before, BBQ2 was just a very reasonable place for Chinese food with big portions and a Health score of 68. Now it is newly renovated, very clean, pleasant ambiance and still large portions for a low price and a health score of 100! The BBQ Pork Egg Foo Yung is huge for $7.95--easy to split for two. Shrimp dumplings appetizer was like dim sum--and fresh. All in all--Great to see the changes in cleanliness and surroundings with NO changes in the great prices.
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Jang C.
Wow, how long has this place been here? This place has that vintage, falling apart look. I have to admit, it adds a lot of character to the place. BBQ Corner version 2.0 serves authentic Cantonese food. They also have some Chinese BBQ stuff, hence its name, "BBQ Corner 2." I found it interesting that they also serve bbq here. There's Ming's BBQ in the same shopping center selling the same things. I bet Ming's stole a lot of their customers. Well, one advantage they have over Ming's is they open later. Ming's close at around 9 PM. This places closes at a later time that I can't remember. I do know that I ate there past 10 PM, and people seem to come in around that time. Unfortunately, their Char Siu (bbq pork) isn't as good as Ming's. It doesn't have that deep flavor, seems greasier, and tastes okay. I ordered their Char Siu and Wonton Noodle Soup. It was not a noodle soup, and that threw me off. They just gave me the broth, noodles, wonton, Chinese broccoli, and the meat separately. I didn't know if I had to eat them separately or dunk them in the broth and eat it, Zaru Soba style. It should've been called "Char Siu and Wonton Do It Your Self Noodle Soup." I didn't like the DIY part. They get busy during late nights since it's one of the few places open late. They don't seem to have the staff for the amount of traffic they get. Their service seemed too slow, with only one server handling all the customers. I guess for Chinese late night grub, this place is A-OK.
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Jamie N.
Honestly disappointed this time. Have been craving salt and pepper squid. I usually get it at Bobo gardens but decided to try bbq corner 2 this time. So sad that I did. The portion is much smaller than that of Bobo and also the texture was off. The flavor was good but the squid was extremely chewy and not at all crispy. My jaw was aching by the time I ate a few pieces.
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A L.
We went here for dinner after researching for Chinese food to eat. I'm glad we came here. The place is pretty clean. We shared the Beef with Runny Eggs over rice, Beef Chow Fun and 2 meats over rice (soy sauce chicken and BBQ) with veggies. Everything tasted great. Service was pretty quick and friendly. The only drawback is the parking lot. Kind of bumpy and hilly. But, I would still return!
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J L.
Hmm gone downhill a little...wonder if they changed chefs...food isn't as good as before..the Peking duck (thin shavings kf just crispy duck skin wrapped in flat bun with green onion, carrots and hoisin sauce) that we've had more than 5 times now is not the same...we got just regular duck cut up into regular pieces (with lots of meat) put out with the bun. For $28 you'd think it should be more than just regular rotisserie duck...I think there's supposed to be a special crisping process for true Peking duck...the servers aren't as good either. Too bad, bc for a while they were prob the most responsive wait staff I've seen in an asian restaurant. Now, they just gather in a cluster and chat while dirty dishes pile up on the table and water glasses go empty.. : ( guess morale must be down bc it was sat evening and only 4 tables had ppl...
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Liz H.
A regular spot for me throughout the past few years in the Buford Hwy stretch. It's been recently renovated and looks much better. I usually get the duck, along with some vegetable dish and perhaps the wonton soup. The service is pretty solid here and they are willing to engage in small talk if you initiate it. The dim sum here is a-ok. There are better places in a 2-mile radius with fresher and better options. Skip the bubble tea as well. However, I do recommend trying the the wonton soup or duck. Decent prices for the amount that you get; this would be a great family dinner spot. Located in a corner of Asian Square, in the same plaza as Sweet Hut.
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Shaquana D.
This is my second time here since they've remodeled. The food is still good. The temperature in the restaurant is a bit warm. Maybe it's because of all the windows and the sunshine. The server was very attentive. They stand in the waiting area and watch to see if you juster for anything. This gets an A+ in my book! The food is cooked to order and comes out hot and fresh. It's worth the extra weight. They no longer do the dim sum. This is the only reason why gave them four stars instead of five. Will I come back yes. Do I recommend this place yes. They are closed on Wednesday . Enjoy.
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Maria L.
Last night I felt like eating Chinese food... but where?! My go to place is Bo Bo Garden, but I felt like being a little adventurous this time. That's when I whipped out my Yelp app on my phone. Usually I'm a little snobbish and don't give any consideration to the restaurants with less than 4 stars, but then I thought, Bo Bo has less than 4 stars and I love that place. After reading the reviews about BBQ Corner being authentic, tasty, and renovated, I decided we had to give it a go. Overall I'm glad we did. It's located in the same complex as Sweet Hut although on the opposite corner of the plaza, closest to Shallowford. Inside was nice, clean. Service was excellent. For our dinner we ordered the beef with bamboo shoots and mushrooms, walnut shrimp, snow pea shoots with garlic, and pi pa tofu. Pi pa tofu - the filling was just a tad bit softer than I'm used to but it was still good flavor and texture. You can't find this dish at too many Chinese restaurants, so I was excited to see it on the menu. Beef - tender; tasty sauce Snow pea shoots - not much to say here but it was good Walnut shrimp - my guilty pleasure. Breaded and fried shrimp covered in a sweet mayo-based sauce. A little sweeter than I'm used to, but I liked it still. Only thing was that the broccoli that came on the dish with it were on the raw side and I don't like raw broccoli. Overall I was very satisfied with the taste of the food, but the portions could have been a little bigger. That would be my only request. BTW, I still don't think that should prevent anyone from trying out this place. I plan to go back sometime. 8)
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Andrew C.
Lunch special is a hidden gem-- choose from one of many different entrees, and comes with rice and soup (egg drop or sour & spicy) for only $6. Very inexpensive, great place if you're just looking for a quick meal. Open to 12 as well. They use quite a bit of MSG though.
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Essodonda T.
Had to post a review after my first time there. My friend wanted to introduce me to this place and stated that it was her go to place.The place was filled with Chinese patrons, so that proved that they were an authentic restaurant. I ordered the spicy tofu and my friend ordered the sesame chicken. The tofu was fried, which was a surprise but the inside was creamy and delicious. It was greatly spiced and the sauce on top of it was tangy and sweet. The spiciness levee was too my liking, because i've been to other Chinese restaurant and every time they stated something was spicy...there was no spice. My friend sesame chicken was sooooo good, I was jealous I didn't order it. The customer service could've been better but there was only 2 people working there and over 30 patrons so it was understandable. The serving size was huge, and we both left satisfied and with awesome leftovers.
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Cedes T.
The place was full of Chinese patrons, which is always a good sign if they patronize their own. The service was very friendly and efficient, but not very knowledgeable on the menu items. We were a party of 3 who went there, so we got the large BBQ pork platter. The size was underwhelming, but the taste was really flavorful, with the five spice not being overpowering. The meat was tender, and for something so thinly sliced, managed to remain juicy. This came with a side of white rice. The beef brisket hot pot (i forget the price) was tasty as well but tough, and was half meat, half connective tissue. I would return to this place for the BBQ.
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Daniel B.
BBQ Corner has been around for a long time. I came here several times in the early 2000s for their decent selection of dim sum and Cantonese fare, although a recent visit left me a little disappointed. BBQ Corner is located in the southeast corner of Asian Square, right on Buford Highway. The restaurant has roasted ducks on display, hanging behind the window. This is an authentic no-frills Cantonese restaurant. It's aged and it shows. They have an extensive menu, reasonable prices, and good service. The food comes out fast and they are open late (until 2am). They have preset family dinners that come with soup and various entrees for a great price, so if you come with your family or in a group, these make it easy and convenient to order. I recently dropped by here for a weeknight dinner and the place was mostly empty. I ordered the sizzling beef steak with black pepper, chicken with mixed vegetables, and steamed eggplant with black bean and garlic sauce. The food was not as tasty as I'd remembered it. The steak dish was void of any black pepper and the slices of beef were rubbery. The chicken dish was heavy on sauce and light on flavor. The steamed eggplant was interesting as I'd never really had eggplant prepared in this manner (see photo). It almost looked raw. Like the other dishes, bland, but the black bean sauce helped. I do recommend getting the beef chow fun here. In the end, an okay place to get Chinese food on Buford Highway, but probably a step behind some of the bigger and/or newer restaurants along this corridor.
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Nikki D.
Having just moved inside the perimeter last week, my first priority was to finally grab some Asian food from the slew of options on Buford Highway. I pulled into Asian Corner and was immediately interested in this place. I figured I'd play it safe and grab some Sesame Chicken -- which turned out to be the best freakin' Sesame Chicken I've ever had. Generous portion with a great kick to it. They have pretty solid service, for both the dine-in and take-out experiences. Put it on your list!
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Annie L.
Tucked in the corner of Asian Square, my mother and I decided to dine here b/c we needed a relatively quick lunch at a location we were relatively close to. Dim sum is very minimal. The place is relatively smaller than other dim sum places, so that could be a factor. I got my usual dishes: shrimp with rice noodle in this dark sauce, pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and this rice patty filled with chicken and covered with banana leaves (my favorite dish at this restaurant). Service wasn't bad; the ladies serving us were very sweet. I think the "problem" was that the food had been left out too long/wasn't enough variety.
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David G.
Omg so good! Walnut shrimp, black pepper beef pan fried noodle, it's all good! Favorite place on Buford highway.
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Laura E.
WONDERFUL! I will crave them! They have the best beef and veggies with cantoneese crispy noodles. The BBQ pork is amazing. Best Pork fried rice I have ever eaten! They do not serve Dim Sum anymore but their regular food is enought for me.
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Alex C.
This place isn't super popular, and as a result the dim sum is less than amazing. One of the most important parts about dim sum is the fresh food; but if you're really slow, the food turnover just isn't fast enough. Add on the fact that they only had one lady pushing around carts (not sure what the other people were doing, water?), and you have slow service and overcooked food.
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Henry Y.
Their Chinese food is not the best in the area but definitely the best option if you're hungry and don't want to spend much! With a menu price of around $6 to $7, you can get a huge portion with an okay quality of chinese dish.
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Omar R.
Service is fast, restaurant is remodeled and clean, and the food is delicious. The soup, fish, duck, chicken, and rice was amazing, can beat it for the price and how quickly the food is brought to the table.
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Kenneth C.
SO TASTY! Be forewarned though it is a bit greasy(but which Chinese restaurant isn't right?) and service you might find a bit eclectic. Bonus is that it opens late at night, and no matter what you look like, no one will pay attention. (I've got their in my PJs and felt right at home)
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Ivan S.
"Hey, weren't we eating at Ming's?" "OK, but where is it?" "I thought it was in Asian Square." "So did I. Isn't this it? This place has roasted ducks hanging in the window." "It says BBQ Corner II." "But then what's that Chinese writing underneath? Could THAT say Ming?" "How the hell should I know?" "Dude, you're CHINESE." "I can only understand it! I can't read it! It's complicated!" "You're a horrible Chinaman. Good thing there's a billion more to choose from." "Did you check the rest of the square?" "I walked up and down and didn't see it. " Apparently I didn't walk far enough because it wasn't until after we had eaten that we'd finally noticed Ming's, um, catty corner from the BBQ Corner II. So yes, blame me for thinking that a place OBVIOUSLY named one thing was actually another. Because I am the dumb. And apparently blind. Still, this gave me an opportunity to eat at two Chinese places where I'd not been so all is not lost, other than my dignity. I sat on this review until I had a chance to eat at the "real" Ming's. But this past weekend I had the chance so here goes. The food? We ordered beef chow fun, roasted duck over rice and several dim sum items. The chow fun was good, the noodles had a nice bite to them and the beef was plentiful. It was a little greasier than Ming's by comparison, but objectively it was fine. The duck was crispy and the dim sum, while it didn't knock our socks off, was fairly good. We had a nice mixture of steamed and baked pork buns. Luckily our resident Chinaman felt the need to redeem himself and ordered well. Although when my Filipino self asked him what was going on: "James, what are they saying?" "I dunno. They're speaking Cantonese. Sounds like moon talk to me." I had to dock him a few more Asian points. Just don't tell him that whenever my mom moves away from Tagalog and breaks into that weird Visayan jungle language of hers, I have no idea what the hell she's saying. Anyway, back to BBQ Corner II, it was fine. The food was good and, unlike Ming's, they take credit cards. The price points are about the same as well, so the three of us walked out full, yet with money still in our pockets. I'd give it a good 3.5 stars, though I'm going to have to round it down to 3 since Ming's got 4.
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Astrid D.
Dim sum is my favorite food genre. That being said, BBQ Corner is my favorite dim sum spot in Atlanta. I've eaten dim sum all over the country-- D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and even Milwaukee. And BBQ Corner ranks well compared to other dim sum restaurants I've tried. Ranking highest are the lo mai gai (sticky rice in lotus leaf) and a dish that the staff refers to as "football" (not sure what the Chinese name is for the dish). The siu mai and other dim sum standards are also excellent. Other non- dim sum dishes have also been tasty. My husband loves their dishes that incorporate black bean sauce. The staff is also very friendly and if you go in there enough, they begin to know you. Overall, a great pick for dim sum.
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Dio S.
This is a typical Cantonese barbecue diner with all your usual assortment of chicken, duck, crispy pork, char siu, chow fun, porridge and noodle/rice platter combo of various kinds. The one-dish-meal "pots" and live seafood are also found. The menu is long but quality just okay. This place really needs some tidying up, and they don't seem to be doing very well these days. In any case, feels like a weak version of Oriental Pearl. Still gets three stars because the food compares favorably to most Chinese restaurants not along Buford Highway. Does serve dim sum at lunch time. Again, quality and selection just decent, not great. Does open till very late, like most Cantonese diners of this kind do. Now why is this called BBQ Corner '2'?
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Seung G.
OG chinese food! Visits often! How OG is it? Take a look at their health inspection score. But please don't let that scare you. Honestly, compared to the Americanized places like Great Panda, you won't be running to the restroom within an hour from stomach pains. Favorite dishes here: BBQ Meats on Rice: Roasted Pig, Soy Sauce Chicken, and Duck. Served with some bok choy on the side. Dab some of that special chinese sauce on it and you're in for a good meal under $8. It may be a little fatty, but their complimentary tea helps cut through it and leaves you feeling good. Steamed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions: Really meaty chicken! Looks and taste healthy. Good dish to share with a group. The egg drop soup and noodle/soups are really tasty here as well. You can substitute egg noodles instead if you'd like. Overall the staff here is responsive, English a bit limited but they still work with you to make sure they got your order right :D. Oh yeah, and they're open insanely late!
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Vy A.
This review may come at the cost of damage to friendships and marriage. Yes, my friends LOVE BBQ Corner 2. I just don't get it. It has been around for what seems like forever so it certainly has its followers. The location is in Asian Square, a place I used to visit much more, but I don't really like the slanty cramped parking lot with crazy drivers. I feel like I'm going to get into a wreck at any second. Okay, I'm not here to rate on my fear of their parking lot, but it doesn't help. BBQ2 isn't the cleanest restaurant in the world, and the service isn't great. (not that I expect good service from a Chinese BBQ place...I actually come to expect a to-the-point-transaction when it comes to these types of restaurants...so I don't really hold that against them) The food is really spotty. By that I mean it really depends on what you order. I would hardly recommend it for dim sum. In fact, if you plan on going to BBQ 2, go there for other dishes...don't do dim sum at all. Some of their other dishes are not bad for take out but it really isn't a place you'd take someone who wants good Chinese food. There is better in Atlanta at the same price point. The nice thing about this place is that it is open relatively late, so it is a nice default if you want late night. Summary: If you're from out of town and looking for Chinese, go elsewhere. If you are an Atlantan and can't think of any other place to eat, I wouldn't completely rule it out.
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Alain L.
Another in a long list of places I've driven by and had no idea what a hidden treasure it is. BBQ Corner, from the outside, is an unassuming Chinese restaurant, simple and far from ostentatious. I walk in and grab a table by the window, Buford Hwy side. It took a moment to get used to the menu as eash section has a theme that sort of repeats and you have to know what you want. Do you want the roast pork with the chicken or the duck, for instance? I ordered the pork and duck, let me tell you that this was quite the meal. Bring your appetite when you come here. Also the duck is cut haphazardly, so be careful else you may bite down on a bone where you didn't expect one. Needless to say, the flavor is amazing, the pork was lean and plentiful, the duck was fantastic. The price was right as well, under 10 bucks for a LOT of food. I recommend it.
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Christopher P.
There's alot to order off their menu; and most probably shitty. But if you get the real authentic stuff, you're in for a treat. They serve stuff that's not even on the menu.... you have to ask for that shit! This place is hangover heaven as they close at 2am. I can't tell you what to get but just go and try. The servers are really nice and everything is always hot.
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James H.
When I first moved to Atlanta, BBQ Corner II was one of my first Chinese restaurant outings. Following a good initial trip with my parents, I would subsequently go with a number of non-Chinese friends who would affectionately nickname this place "Chinky nosh," for the great food we'd get here. It's been some ten years since my first visit to BBQ Corner II, and unfortunately, time has been about as kind to the restaurant as it has to me. On my last visit, I was the "horrible Chinaman" from Ivan S's review, and as he mentions we got the Beef Chow Fun as well as some dim sum items. While the others in my group said the chow fun was a bit too greasy, as someone who always orders chow fun with his dim sum, I found it the best part of our meal. Unfortunately, the dim sum dishes I ordered were rather lukewarm, so by the close of the meal our (and bear with me as I don't know the official English menu names for the dim sum dishes--I'll just describe) Xien Sui Jiao (fried shrimp and pork dumpling), Luo Buo Gao (turnip cake), Xia Jiao (shrimp dumpling), and Char Siu Bao (BBQ pork bun, both baked and steamed) were all rather cold. Were I to specifically seek dim sum, I'd probably opt to go to Oriental Pearl or Royal China.
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Justin T.
It has been some time since I've been back to BBQ Corner II. We initially started frequenting this restaurant when a change of management at the oriental pearl turned them tragically into a buffet. Having dined there and being disappointed after ordering off the menu I sought out another Cantonese restaurant and came upon BBQ Corner. Being close to broke at the time and living well outside the perimeter (Canton! What was I thinking moving out there?) I did not have much opportunity to explore the rest of Buford Highway and as a result ended up dining at BBQ Corner whenever I had an urge for Cantonese. Quality of the food seemed to vary wildly, some days being surprisingly well done and others being much less than memorable. Developed a friendly relationship with the wait staff and was never left wanting as far as service was concerned. Decor could use some work with booth upholstery cracking and much of the place needing a rework. They are open late but I find the quality of the food much compromised when visiting during the early morning. Dimsum is available during lunch but in limited selection, quantity and quality. Despite my complaints the overall experience was not a bad one especially in light of the over the top service we received from slowly establishing ourselves as regulars. Nostalgia makes me want to return here but the varying food quality makes me go elsewhere. Decent but sadly not great.
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Nicholas P.
So, Allen M. brought me to this place and I have only been there one additional time. It's a bit of a drive for me and usually when I'm in the area, it's rarely for dining. I don't remember the a lot of the menu items, but what I do remember is primarily my first experience where I was anxious about trying something new. I believe I got the pig, beef, and the soy chicken combination. The soy chicken, along with the Spinach with Garlic Sauce, got fought over. I think I won :) We also went through three pots of tea, and spent a considerable amount of time chatting with the staff. Apparently I must have come off as some kind of dining noob due to my intrigue with my food, because they seemed especially eager to make sure that I enjoyed the meal. I did, and this appeared to only heighten their generous and friendly nature towards me. Now that I wrote this, I wish I had gone here for dinner instead of cooking at home, but I think this place is on my agenda for this week :)
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Emilia L.
Every time I come here, I am struck by how cheap the prices are. The last few times I've been here, I've always ordered the wonton noodle soup. I know this is the place to go to for the authentic stuff, but I am just not adventurous enough to order tripe or intestines. My last visit was no exception, I ordered the wonton noodle soup and was surprised to find they had mixed up the vegetables (I had been used to baby bok choy, but they put chai sin in there-- not sure of the English name). The soup came out fast and piping hot. He ordered the duck rice for $5-something. It came with a decent amount of duck, and good pieces of duck, too! He ended up ordering a bowl of wonton noodle soup after eyeing mine. I also love the fact that they always provide a pot of jasmine tea. Upon leaving, our server came running out the door after us-- apparently, he had charged $5 too much and admitted to it, so I appreciated the honesty. Of course, they refunded the money. I will continually come back for my wonton noodle soup fix. If only you were open on Wednesdays!
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Ferdinand H.
I have to agree with Eva and Dio (Hi guys!!!), 3 only. This place had mediocre food throughout, but decent fried noodles (Chow Mein, Cantonese, double fried style!). There is better in Atlanta. Avoid. (I warned my dad on this one too!!!)
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Teresa M.
This was once our favorite Chinese food place but we went yesterday and it was terrible. We got two of the specials which is what we generally do. The eggplant dish was not recognizable from any dish we have ever had and was smothered in oyster sauce and the steamed chicken had no flavor at all. The Lomein and sesame chicken that the kids ate were the same as always but the adult dishes (including an order of pot stickers that were under seasoned as well) were a major disappointment. Could this place be under new management?? There were no bar b cue ducks in the window. The Bar b cue area was closed and dark. There was one other party there at 7pm on a Saturday night in Asian square. Granted the International grocery store is now at of business and this location may be suffering from that but the food was not up to the ususal
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Abby S.
This restaurant was dubbed "the 1" by my BF and I...as in..when we want some good chinese food, kinda late, without too much hassle this place is number one. I have tried most everything on the menu and only a few times have I been disappointed (one time the duck feet w/ bone was not tender enough and clung to the bone as to render it inedible). But still the assorted meat/tofu hot pot, pork and oyster hot pot, tofu mushroom hot pot...always satisfied. For the longest time I didn't know that they served Dim Sum, but they do..until 3pm daily and it is amazingly good too. There is rarely a line on the weekends but the selection is smaller than Happy Valley Seafood or Royal China. My favorites are the duck tongue (Sunday only), and the lotus leaf sticky rice (it's different here - they use bbq pork so it's a bit sweet - a change of pace and delicious).
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Night K.
I have been eating at this place for since I was a teenager. I have an affinity for this place. The food is always good. I have never had a negative experience here. The waiters and waitresses are always on point and they don't confuse your order unlike some other dim sum places in the Atlanta area. The prices are good. Overall, I would recommend this place to friends and family.
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Vincent K.
Oh BBQ Corner 2, you are open late (2 am), and serve decent cantonese cooking for a good price ($8-12 depending on dish). Although not all your your portions are big the ones that are make up for the ones that aren't. Having visitors in town, i inquired what they wanted to eat and they said chinese. luckily my visitors usually mean traditional chinese food when they say chinese, not american's definition of chinese food (egg rolls, etc). Seeing the hour and knowing their price range i took them to BBQ Corner 2 (is there a bbq corner 1?). It was a short drive to the restaurant on a wednesday night at 9 pm and when we got there the parking lot was empty, save for a few cars here and there. When we walked in there was a party of 4 finishing up and a party of 2 clearly starting their combination dinner as displayed by their Egg drop soup and wonton soup on the table. We were greeted by a senior waiter and menus, tea and water was served. As we flipped through the menu, i can hear the chatter of a typical cantonese restaurant with the waiters and waitresses huddled in the back talking about recent purchases and things happening in the news. sicne there was 4 of us we decided to order 4 dishes and share canto style amongst the table. We ended up ordered 'Beef brisket casserole ($9), salt pepper pork chops ($9), chinese broccoli with seafood ($13), and beef chow fun ($8 or 9) (did not want but the guy ordering made his case for it). So off the waiter went to the back and i could hear the stove fire up. The restaurant is a typical chinese restaurant setup... some decor but nothing over the top like PF Chang's. Table cloth over the table tops and seating of up too 75 or so and most importantly sanitary! The front also has a bbq display as seen in 'A Christmas Story' but at this hour they had already cleaned it out... and usually at this hour i don't typically order any chinese bbq since it won't be fresh... the best times is around 12 pm to 2 pm when the meat has just come out of the bbq pit. After 10-15 min the food started to come out. Everything looked in order and rice was promptly delivered after. The beef brisket casserole served in the clay pot was well seasoned but a bit small for $9 but otherwise the meat was cooked long enough to be tender and the white radish in the casserole was tender. The salt pepper pork chops were well seasoned with a bit of a kick. The pork was tender and tasted normal with no signs of refrying (which often happens in some restaurants to save time and costs they will pre-fry their fried foods and re-fry when its ordered since cook meat lasts a little longer than fresh meat). The chinese broccoli wasn't burned (as it is sometimes with inexperienced chefs) and came out tender as did the seafood, although it could've used a bit more salt. The beef chow fun had a bit of charring on some of the noodles but nonetheless it was scarfed down without a second thought. The service was attentive and rice and tea refills were brought out promptly. For a $50 spot 3 males and 1 female were fed comfortably. Overall the food was as it should be, nothing impressive but definitely worth the money paid. the service was attentive and polite and the atmosphere was spot on. It won't challenge Canton Cooks for any taste tests but if you're in the area i wouldn't hesitate to come on in. Good
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Kathy H.
NOT the best Dim Sum in Atlanta. It is hit and miss here. Always a good local crowd, but not sure about the quality of the food. On the plus side it is located in a large shopping complex with many great shops, good bargains, and an asian grocery store where you can get just about anything
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Eva T.
They sell Chinese bbq meats, like cha-shu, roasted duck, roasted pig, chicken...etc., porridge, wonton noodle soup, chowfun, as well as typical Cantonese stir-fried dishes. Food is not bad, especially for Atlanta, since I can only think of two other in the area that sells Chinese bbq. The place is a little bit on the dirty side for me. It's carpeted inside... and I can't imagine how dirty it probably is with all the grease drippings from the dishes as they travel from the kitchen to the tables. Tables and chairs can be sticky. Personally, I'd prefer ordering out from this place. I'd give it 4 stars for the food, but due to its issues with cleanliness, I give this place overall 3.5 stars.
When I lived in ATL I would eat here often. The dim sum is the best in ATL and may be among the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot of dim sum in a lot of different cities). I used to take all of my visiting family and friends here to eat when I lived in ATL. I've never had a bad meal here (dim sum or regular menu items)
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Peter Y.
I was here to order a quick lunch the other day and got the San Bao Fun (3 meat combo over rice)...after all, it IS supposed to be a BBQ place. What I really got was old rice drenched in soy sauce covered with even older meat. Is Cha siu (roast pork) supposed to have a green tint to it?
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Jeff L.
Having grown up in Toronto, around some of the best Chinese food outside Hong Kong, my wife and I have hunted feverishly for good Chinese food in the area. We've eaten at Ming's (also in Asian Square) and have always enjoyed ourselves. BBQ Corner 2 also serves up some mighty fine Cantonese cuisine. To start, I must say that we were disappointed in the BBQ. The portions were smaller than we'd like and the flavors just weren't particularly refined or vibrant. We know that Ming's (in the same plaza) does much better BBQ so if we're in the mood for BBQ, we go there. As for the rest of their food, although nowhere near as good as most places in Toronto, it's still darn good. We've thoroughly enjoyed most everything we've ordered there, with just a few exceptions. I certainly can't list out all of the dishes we've ordered, but suffice it to say, we've been happy a heck of a lot more than we've been disappointed. Overall, my wife and I have eaten here numerous times and enjoyed our meal each and every time. However, both of us think that Ming's (just a few doors down) serves up better food at better prices, so we tend to go there instead. Despite that, we come here often enough to say that we are indeed fans and happily recommend the place to anyone in the area looking for very good (and very authentic) Chinese food.
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nessa y.
Food shopping on an empty stomach is a bad, bad idea. A innocent trip to get siracha sauce at Ranch 99 ended with a basket of mystery items. Before I bought out the entire store, I decided enough was enough. I had to get some food in my empty belly before I ended up with 10 varieties of fish sauce. BBQ Corner II around the corner (har har) seemed like a good idea, whats better than delicious roast pork (siu yook)? I ordered the three roast meat appetizer of roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and roast duck. Oh and bubble tea thrown in for good measure. Though it all looked good, it didnt taste great. You get alot for the buck, but the portions of meat were off; lots of chicken,a few pieces of duck and pork. And the pork was chopped in thin slices. I dont know about you but when I order pork, I want large chunks of delicious pig. The chicken and duck tasted a bit off. The last straw was the bubble tea; tapioca bubbles aren't supposed to be hard. 2 stars for excellent service and ok food.
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Judy L.
Dined here tonight and it's been more than five years since I have dined here. Since then, I believe that they have changed some of the decor around since then and it all looks much cleaner. It wasn't my idea to dine here as I'm not a fan. I like that they have a menu with images of their dishes with the corresponding number to let you locate the name, price, and description on the dishes on the menu. FOOD - Minced pork with eggplant hot pot || this dish is okay. If you love eggplant, this dish is for you. Be careful as the hot pot is a metal one and it continuously keeps your dish hot which means don't eat it too quickly. Scoop some aside and let it cool down a bit or else you will burn your tongue. - Dry Beef Chow Fun || this dish was pretty standard. It's not the best chow fun that I've had, but it's just okay. It tastes how it should. I think the restaurant needs to clean or scrub their wok more as the noodles had black debris or specks from the wok on it. SERVICE The service was what it should be. They refilled our water and were attentive. It wasn't busy at 9:30pm on this Saturday night. There were about five occupied tables and three servers. Overall, as I am not a fan of this place, this will not be my first choice to dine as there are better Chinese restaurants in Atlanta and some that even open late like BBQ Corner 2.
I'd imagine this is how people who idolized Namath felt when they saw his embarrassing fall from grace. This is the first restaurant I enjoyed in Atlanta, almost 5 or 6 years ago. The food was fresh and tasty. The BBQ was crispy, juicy, and fresh. Today I came, after a 2 year hiatus, because of the chaos on 285. I wanted to be comforted from the insane traffic. I wanted flashbacks to the deliciousness that I once experienced. I wanted to reminisce about the good times... I was greeted with nothing but pure disappointment. The food was so mediocre. The sauces were watery and poorly seasoned. The black bean beef had a hint of spoiled smell quickly disguised by the more fragrant black beans. The BBQ was old and tough and dry. They even tried to alleviate the dryness by pouring soy sauce all over it. Even the spicy chili oil on the table tasted "aged," in a bad way. There was absolutely nothing nostalgic about this meal. I can't help but feel that this was inevitable with the decline of the once bustling Asian square. 3 stars because I have had great meals here, once upon a time. It might still be decent to someone who has not tasted Them at their best. But Sadly I am still craving some good Chinese food.
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James P.
Good service, good food and they take plastic. This place is in the same shopping plaza as Mings. The service here is excellent. The BBQ Duck is very good, not very greasy and not tough at all. Good food at low prices....
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Patrick S.
This is hands down the best dim sum in the Atlanta area that I've had. Make sure to get an order of the steamed pork buns, pan fried pork buns, and the eggplant. Delicious! You get so much food for so little money.
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Tom C.
What can I say? Food is cheap. Their dim sum is good and tasty. Not a dim sum expert but what I tasted I liked and I'm not sure what its called. They are open late till 2am. Service...they are alert and attentive. They filled up my glass everytime it was empty which is hard to do because I drink water like a fish in water!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Whitlee H.
This place is very run down. It reminds me of the restaurants that are on Restaurant Impossible but the food is really good its like one of those holes in the walls with great food. I would definitely order from here again but I never want to see what the kitchen looks like. I would give the food 5 stars in the restaurant interior 1 star.
(4)Bill G.
As of early 2014, this place has clearly changed ownership. The signage was nice and new, the customer area was renovated, and the menus were upgraded. And the place was packed with Asian people, whereas it used to be kind of empty whenever i came by. So, I was not surprised to find that prices had changed too. Formerly a small step above the deep discount Chinese restaurants, the prices are now more middle-of-the-road, comparable to Hunan Inn. This may have been a move to serve customers left behind when Little Szechuan moved to North Druid Hills. I am happy to report that the prices are better than Little Szechuan. Other changes? Communication was easier and the server took great care with our special take-out request. The wait was reasonable. And the food. . . my family is less adventurous with Chinese than with other Buford Highway restaurants. We ordered chicken lo mein, moo goo gai pan, and moo shu pork. We got very large portions of everthing and it was quite good. Everyone was pleased and three people had enough leftovers to make at least four more meals. And enough extra rice to make two big servings of our own homemade fried rice. To summarize, better atmosphere, very good "American" Chinese options, huge portions, and still a good value for what you get. Unless price is everything, this place deserves a try.
(4)David G.
Wow! What a difference new management and a renovation makes. Before, BBQ2 was just a very reasonable place for Chinese food with big portions and a Health score of 68. Now it is newly renovated, very clean, pleasant ambiance and still large portions for a low price and a health score of 100! The BBQ Pork Egg Foo Yung is huge for $7.95--easy to split for two. Shrimp dumplings appetizer was like dim sum--and fresh. All in all--Great to see the changes in cleanliness and surroundings with NO changes in the great prices.
(4)Jang C.
Wow, how long has this place been here? This place has that vintage, falling apart look. I have to admit, it adds a lot of character to the place. BBQ Corner version 2.0 serves authentic Cantonese food. They also have some Chinese BBQ stuff, hence its name, "BBQ Corner 2." I found it interesting that they also serve bbq here. There's Ming's BBQ in the same shopping center selling the same things. I bet Ming's stole a lot of their customers. Well, one advantage they have over Ming's is they open later. Ming's close at around 9 PM. This places closes at a later time that I can't remember. I do know that I ate there past 10 PM, and people seem to come in around that time. Unfortunately, their Char Siu (bbq pork) isn't as good as Ming's. It doesn't have that deep flavor, seems greasier, and tastes okay. I ordered their Char Siu and Wonton Noodle Soup. It was not a noodle soup, and that threw me off. They just gave me the broth, noodles, wonton, Chinese broccoli, and the meat separately. I didn't know if I had to eat them separately or dunk them in the broth and eat it, Zaru Soba style. It should've been called "Char Siu and Wonton Do It Your Self Noodle Soup." I didn't like the DIY part. They get busy during late nights since it's one of the few places open late. They don't seem to have the staff for the amount of traffic they get. Their service seemed too slow, with only one server handling all the customers. I guess for Chinese late night grub, this place is A-OK.
(3)Daniel B.
BBQ Corner has been around for a long time. I came here several times in the early 2000s for their decent selection of dim sum and Cantonese fare, although a recent visit left me a little disappointed. BBQ Corner is located in the southeast corner of Asian Square, right on Buford Highway. The restaurant has roasted ducks on display, hanging behind the window. This is an authentic no-frills Cantonese restaurant. It's aged and it shows. They have an extensive menu, reasonable prices, and good service. The food comes out fast and they are open late (until 2am). They have preset family dinners that come with soup and various entrees for a great price, so if you come with your family or in a group, these make it easy and convenient to order. I recently dropped by here for a weeknight dinner and the place was mostly empty. I ordered the sizzling beef steak with black pepper, chicken with mixed vegetables, and steamed eggplant with black bean and garlic sauce. The food was not as tasty as I'd remembered it. The steak dish was void of any black pepper and the slices of beef were rubbery. The chicken dish was heavy on sauce and light on flavor. The steamed eggplant was interesting as I'd never really had eggplant prepared in this manner (see photo). It almost looked raw. Like the other dishes, bland, but the black bean sauce helped. I do recommend getting the beef chow fun here. In the end, an okay place to get Chinese food on Buford Highway, but probably a step behind some of the bigger and/or newer restaurants along this corridor.
(3)Nikki D.
Having just moved inside the perimeter last week, my first priority was to finally grab some Asian food from the slew of options on Buford Highway. I pulled into Asian Corner and was immediately interested in this place. I figured I'd play it safe and grab some Sesame Chicken -- which turned out to be the best freakin' Sesame Chicken I've ever had. Generous portion with a great kick to it. They have pretty solid service, for both the dine-in and take-out experiences. Put it on your list!
(4)Annie L.
Tucked in the corner of Asian Square, my mother and I decided to dine here b/c we needed a relatively quick lunch at a location we were relatively close to. Dim sum is very minimal. The place is relatively smaller than other dim sum places, so that could be a factor. I got my usual dishes: shrimp with rice noodle in this dark sauce, pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and this rice patty filled with chicken and covered with banana leaves (my favorite dish at this restaurant). Service wasn't bad; the ladies serving us were very sweet. I think the "problem" was that the food had been left out too long/wasn't enough variety.
(2)David G.
Omg so good! Walnut shrimp, black pepper beef pan fried noodle, it's all good! Favorite place on Buford highway.
(5)Laura E.
WONDERFUL! I will crave them! They have the best beef and veggies with cantoneese crispy noodles. The BBQ pork is amazing. Best Pork fried rice I have ever eaten! They do not serve Dim Sum anymore but their regular food is enought for me.
(5)Rachel W.
The place is a bit run down...but it gives off a homey feel to the place :) I've eaten here for quite a while, and in the beginning (around 2010), the service was amazing! The manager got us free desserts and dim sum dishes and the service was good. However, more recently (~2012 to now), their service started to deteriorate a bit. The atmosphere changed and the manager doesn't seem to work there anymore. Mind you, the nice ladies who push the dim sum carts are super nice and has that grandma personality that makes you feel like family. I wouldn't say this is the best place for Chinese food (I'm from Hong Kong, by the way), but they have decent dim sum for a quick lunch on the cheap and hot pot for the "cold" winter nights in Atlanta.
(4)Dorothy P.
Newly renovated (after 4 months of no bbq!)....but happy to report they don't look ghetto anymore. Very sleek and modern new interior, but same great food. I like how they changed employees uniforms to all black as well. Fits better w the new environment. I think a cleaner look will attract more non-Asian clientele now. Looking forward to trying fried pigeon next time!
(4)Alex C.
This place isn't super popular, and as a result the dim sum is less than amazing. One of the most important parts about dim sum is the fresh food; but if you're really slow, the food turnover just isn't fast enough. Add on the fact that they only had one lady pushing around carts (not sure what the other people were doing, water?), and you have slow service and overcooked food.
(2)Henry Y.
Their Chinese food is not the best in the area but definitely the best option if you're hungry and don't want to spend much! With a menu price of around $6 to $7, you can get a huge portion with an okay quality of chinese dish.
(4)Omar R.
Service is fast, restaurant is remodeled and clean, and the food is delicious. The soup, fish, duck, chicken, and rice was amazing, can beat it for the price and how quickly the food is brought to the table.
(5)Ivan S.
"Hey, weren't we eating at Ming's?" "OK, but where is it?" "I thought it was in Asian Square." "So did I. Isn't this it? This place has roasted ducks hanging in the window." "It says BBQ Corner II." "But then what's that Chinese writing underneath? Could THAT say Ming?" "How the hell should I know?" "Dude, you're CHINESE." "I can only understand it! I can't read it! It's complicated!" "You're a horrible Chinaman. Good thing there's a billion more to choose from." "Did you check the rest of the square?" "I walked up and down and didn't see it. " Apparently I didn't walk far enough because it wasn't until after we had eaten that we'd finally noticed Ming's, um, catty corner from the BBQ Corner II. So yes, blame me for thinking that a place OBVIOUSLY named one thing was actually another. Because I am the dumb. And apparently blind. Still, this gave me an opportunity to eat at two Chinese places where I'd not been so all is not lost, other than my dignity. I sat on this review until I had a chance to eat at the "real" Ming's. But this past weekend I had the chance so here goes. The food? We ordered beef chow fun, roasted duck over rice and several dim sum items. The chow fun was good, the noodles had a nice bite to them and the beef was plentiful. It was a little greasier than Ming's by comparison, but objectively it was fine. The duck was crispy and the dim sum, while it didn't knock our socks off, was fairly good. We had a nice mixture of steamed and baked pork buns. Luckily our resident Chinaman felt the need to redeem himself and ordered well. Although when my Filipino self asked him what was going on: "James, what are they saying?" "I dunno. They're speaking Cantonese. Sounds like moon talk to me." I had to dock him a few more Asian points. Just don't tell him that whenever my mom moves away from Tagalog and breaks into that weird Visayan jungle language of hers, I have no idea what the hell she's saying. Anyway, back to BBQ Corner II, it was fine. The food was good and, unlike Ming's, they take credit cards. The price points are about the same as well, so the three of us walked out full, yet with money still in our pockets. I'd give it a good 3.5 stars, though I'm going to have to round it down to 3 since Ming's got 4.
(3)Kurt F.
This is a small, family run, hole-in-the-wall restaurant tucked away in Asian Square on Buford Highway. As a long time resident of Chamblee I'm used to finding these hidden gems, but to the average Joe Atlantan it may seem a little intimidating at first. Trust me; when there are signs posted in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish, and English, you've found a friendly place to eat. Despite what my fellow Yelper have said, I found the dim sum to be pretty decent; I especially like the shrimp rolls and the bean curd. The lunch menu is 5.95 per entrée and that includes tea, rice, soup (go with the hot and sour) and an above average spring roll. I found the Sesame Beef to be too sweet, but I'd recommend trying the pork dishes. The real deal, however, is the two whole lobsters for 17.95$ (served at both lunch and dinner). "Yes", they are fresh (and in a tank) and "No", there is not a catch: Two, one pound lobsters, cooked any number of ways, already cracked, and served with rice. I had mine baked with butter, salt, peppers and onions. For the skeptic Yelpers I've posted a photo. All in all, an above average experience with below average prices. We will be back many more times.
(4)Seung G.
OG chinese food! Visits often! How OG is it? Take a look at their health inspection score. But please don't let that scare you. Honestly, compared to the Americanized places like Great Panda, you won't be running to the restroom within an hour from stomach pains. Favorite dishes here: BBQ Meats on Rice: Roasted Pig, Soy Sauce Chicken, and Duck. Served with some bok choy on the side. Dab some of that special chinese sauce on it and you're in for a good meal under $8. It may be a little fatty, but their complimentary tea helps cut through it and leaves you feeling good. Steamed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions: Really meaty chicken! Looks and taste healthy. Good dish to share with a group. The egg drop soup and noodle/soups are really tasty here as well. You can substitute egg noodles instead if you'd like. Overall the staff here is responsive, English a bit limited but they still work with you to make sure they got your order right :D. Oh yeah, and they're open insanely late!
(5)Emilia L.
Every time I come here, I am struck by how cheap the prices are. The last few times I've been here, I've always ordered the wonton noodle soup. I know this is the place to go to for the authentic stuff, but I am just not adventurous enough to order tripe or intestines. My last visit was no exception, I ordered the wonton noodle soup and was surprised to find they had mixed up the vegetables (I had been used to baby bok choy, but they put chai sin in there-- not sure of the English name). The soup came out fast and piping hot. He ordered the duck rice for $5-something. It came with a decent amount of duck, and good pieces of duck, too! He ended up ordering a bowl of wonton noodle soup after eyeing mine. I also love the fact that they always provide a pot of jasmine tea. Upon leaving, our server came running out the door after us-- apparently, he had charged $5 too much and admitted to it, so I appreciated the honesty. Of course, they refunded the money. I will continually come back for my wonton noodle soup fix. If only you were open on Wednesdays!
(5)Ferdinand H.
I have to agree with Eva and Dio (Hi guys!!!), 3 only. This place had mediocre food throughout, but decent fried noodles (Chow Mein, Cantonese, double fried style!). There is better in Atlanta. Avoid. (I warned my dad on this one too!!!)
(3)Dio S.
This is a typical Cantonese barbecue diner with all your usual assortment of chicken, duck, crispy pork, char siu, chow fun, porridge and noodle/rice platter combo of various kinds. The one-dish-meal "pots" and live seafood are also found. The menu is long but quality just okay. This place really needs some tidying up, and they don't seem to be doing very well these days. In any case, feels like a weak version of Oriental Pearl. Still gets three stars because the food compares favorably to most Chinese restaurants not along Buford Highway. Does serve dim sum at lunch time. Again, quality and selection just decent, not great. Does open till very late, like most Cantonese diners of this kind do. Now why is this called BBQ Corner '2'?
(3)Vy A.
This review may come at the cost of damage to friendships and marriage. Yes, my friends LOVE BBQ Corner 2. I just don't get it. It has been around for what seems like forever so it certainly has its followers. The location is in Asian Square, a place I used to visit much more, but I don't really like the slanty cramped parking lot with crazy drivers. I feel like I'm going to get into a wreck at any second. Okay, I'm not here to rate on my fear of their parking lot, but it doesn't help. BBQ2 isn't the cleanest restaurant in the world, and the service isn't great. (not that I expect good service from a Chinese BBQ place...I actually come to expect a to-the-point-transaction when it comes to these types of restaurants...so I don't really hold that against them) The food is really spotty. By that I mean it really depends on what you order. I would hardly recommend it for dim sum. In fact, if you plan on going to BBQ 2, go there for other dishes...don't do dim sum at all. Some of their other dishes are not bad for take out but it really isn't a place you'd take someone who wants good Chinese food. There is better in Atlanta at the same price point. The nice thing about this place is that it is open relatively late, so it is a nice default if you want late night. Summary: If you're from out of town and looking for Chinese, go elsewhere. If you are an Atlantan and can't think of any other place to eat, I wouldn't completely rule it out.
(2)Andrew H.
I'd imagine this is how people who idolized Namath felt when they saw his embarrassing fall from grace. This is the first restaurant I enjoyed in Atlanta, almost 5 or 6 years ago. The food was fresh and tasty. The BBQ was crispy, juicy, and fresh. Today I came, after a 2 year hiatus, because of the chaos on 285. I wanted to be comforted from the insane traffic. I wanted flashbacks to the deliciousness that I once experienced. I wanted to reminisce about the good times... I was greeted with nothing but pure disappointment. The food was so mediocre. The sauces were watery and poorly seasoned. The black bean beef had a hint of spoiled smell quickly disguised by the more fragrant black beans. The BBQ was old and tough and dry. They even tried to alleviate the dryness by pouring soy sauce all over it. Even the spicy chili oil on the table tasted "aged," in a bad way. There was absolutely nothing nostalgic about this meal. I can't help but feel that this was inevitable with the decline of the once bustling Asian square. 3 stars because I have had great meals here, once upon a time. It might still be decent to someone who has not tasted Them at their best. But Sadly I am still craving some good Chinese food.
(3)James P.
Good service, good food and they take plastic. This place is in the same shopping plaza as Mings. The service here is excellent. The BBQ Duck is very good, not very greasy and not tough at all. Good food at low prices....
(4)Patrick S.
This is hands down the best dim sum in the Atlanta area that I've had. Make sure to get an order of the steamed pork buns, pan fried pork buns, and the eggplant. Delicious! You get so much food for so little money.
(5)Tom C.
What can I say? Food is cheap. Their dim sum is good and tasty. Not a dim sum expert but what I tasted I liked and I'm not sure what its called. They are open late till 2am. Service...they are alert and attentive. They filled up my glass everytime it was empty which is hard to do because I drink water like a fish in water!
(3)Astrid D.
Dim sum is my favorite food genre. That being said, BBQ Corner is my favorite dim sum spot in Atlanta. I've eaten dim sum all over the country-- D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and even Milwaukee. And BBQ Corner ranks well compared to other dim sum restaurants I've tried. Ranking highest are the lo mai gai (sticky rice in lotus leaf) and a dish that the staff refers to as "football" (not sure what the Chinese name is for the dish). The siu mai and other dim sum standards are also excellent. Other non- dim sum dishes have also been tasty. My husband loves their dishes that incorporate black bean sauce. The staff is also very friendly and if you go in there enough, they begin to know you. Overall, a great pick for dim sum.
(4)Vincent K.
Oh BBQ Corner 2, you are open late (2 am), and serve decent cantonese cooking for a good price ($8-12 depending on dish). Although not all your your portions are big the ones that are make up for the ones that aren't. Having visitors in town, i inquired what they wanted to eat and they said chinese. luckily my visitors usually mean traditional chinese food when they say chinese, not american's definition of chinese food (egg rolls, etc). Seeing the hour and knowing their price range i took them to BBQ Corner 2 (is there a bbq corner 1?). It was a short drive to the restaurant on a wednesday night at 9 pm and when we got there the parking lot was empty, save for a few cars here and there. When we walked in there was a party of 4 finishing up and a party of 2 clearly starting their combination dinner as displayed by their Egg drop soup and wonton soup on the table. We were greeted by a senior waiter and menus, tea and water was served. As we flipped through the menu, i can hear the chatter of a typical cantonese restaurant with the waiters and waitresses huddled in the back talking about recent purchases and things happening in the news. sicne there was 4 of us we decided to order 4 dishes and share canto style amongst the table. We ended up ordered 'Beef brisket casserole ($9), salt pepper pork chops ($9), chinese broccoli with seafood ($13), and beef chow fun ($8 or 9) (did not want but the guy ordering made his case for it). So off the waiter went to the back and i could hear the stove fire up. The restaurant is a typical chinese restaurant setup... some decor but nothing over the top like PF Chang's. Table cloth over the table tops and seating of up too 75 or so and most importantly sanitary! The front also has a bbq display as seen in 'A Christmas Story' but at this hour they had already cleaned it out... and usually at this hour i don't typically order any chinese bbq since it won't be fresh... the best times is around 12 pm to 2 pm when the meat has just come out of the bbq pit. After 10-15 min the food started to come out. Everything looked in order and rice was promptly delivered after. The beef brisket casserole served in the clay pot was well seasoned but a bit small for $9 but otherwise the meat was cooked long enough to be tender and the white radish in the casserole was tender. The salt pepper pork chops were well seasoned with a bit of a kick. The pork was tender and tasted normal with no signs of refrying (which often happens in some restaurants to save time and costs they will pre-fry their fried foods and re-fry when its ordered since cook meat lasts a little longer than fresh meat). The chinese broccoli wasn't burned (as it is sometimes with inexperienced chefs) and came out tender as did the seafood, although it could've used a bit more salt. The beef chow fun had a bit of charring on some of the noodles but nonetheless it was scarfed down without a second thought. The service was attentive and rice and tea refills were brought out promptly. For a $50 spot 3 males and 1 female were fed comfortably. Overall the food was as it should be, nothing impressive but definitely worth the money paid. the service was attentive and polite and the atmosphere was spot on. It won't challenge Canton Cooks for any taste tests but if you're in the area i wouldn't hesitate to come on in. Good
(4)Jason C.
My wife and I love this place. We don't go there for its lavishness or even the atmosphere - we go because the food is great. I am a huge fan of the fish maw soup (w/ a dash of white pepper and some red vinegar). I think we have tried most items on the menu and have not been disappointed by quality yet. The best thing about this place is the diversity of the menu. On more than one occasion I have ordered my soup followed by a plate of Har Gow, pork riblets and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf - only to follow these "starters" w/ an entrée of either the Crispy Duck or BBQ Pork or Salted Fish / Chicken (I can't usually finish all of the rice or vegetables - but, I love the meat). I really enjoy my meal and since the prices are low I can mix and match a meal anyway I choose. The staff is much to polite to admonish me for my wasteful ways. I am still working up to the whole, fat frog dish; the staff says it is great. I'll try it...eventually.
(4)Alain L.
Another in a long list of places I've driven by and had no idea what a hidden treasure it is. BBQ Corner, from the outside, is an unassuming Chinese restaurant, simple and far from ostentatious. I walk in and grab a table by the window, Buford Hwy side. It took a moment to get used to the menu as eash section has a theme that sort of repeats and you have to know what you want. Do you want the roast pork with the chicken or the duck, for instance? I ordered the pork and duck, let me tell you that this was quite the meal. Bring your appetite when you come here. Also the duck is cut haphazardly, so be careful else you may bite down on a bone where you didn't expect one. Needless to say, the flavor is amazing, the pork was lean and plentiful, the duck was fantastic. The price was right as well, under 10 bucks for a LOT of food. I recommend it.
(4)James H.
When I first moved to Atlanta, BBQ Corner II was one of my first Chinese restaurant outings. Following a good initial trip with my parents, I would subsequently go with a number of non-Chinese friends who would affectionately nickname this place "Chinky nosh," for the great food we'd get here. It's been some ten years since my first visit to BBQ Corner II, and unfortunately, time has been about as kind to the restaurant as it has to me. On my last visit, I was the "horrible Chinaman" from Ivan S's review, and as he mentions we got the Beef Chow Fun as well as some dim sum items. While the others in my group said the chow fun was a bit too greasy, as someone who always orders chow fun with his dim sum, I found it the best part of our meal. Unfortunately, the dim sum dishes I ordered were rather lukewarm, so by the close of the meal our (and bear with me as I don't know the official English menu names for the dim sum dishes--I'll just describe) Xien Sui Jiao (fried shrimp and pork dumpling), Luo Buo Gao (turnip cake), Xia Jiao (shrimp dumpling), and Char Siu Bao (BBQ pork bun, both baked and steamed) were all rather cold. Were I to specifically seek dim sum, I'd probably opt to go to Oriental Pearl or Royal China.
(3)Justin T.
It has been some time since I've been back to BBQ Corner II. We initially started frequenting this restaurant when a change of management at the oriental pearl turned them tragically into a buffet. Having dined there and being disappointed after ordering off the menu I sought out another Cantonese restaurant and came upon BBQ Corner. Being close to broke at the time and living well outside the perimeter (Canton! What was I thinking moving out there?) I did not have much opportunity to explore the rest of Buford Highway and as a result ended up dining at BBQ Corner whenever I had an urge for Cantonese. Quality of the food seemed to vary wildly, some days being surprisingly well done and others being much less than memorable. Developed a friendly relationship with the wait staff and was never left wanting as far as service was concerned. Decor could use some work with booth upholstery cracking and much of the place needing a rework. They are open late but I find the quality of the food much compromised when visiting during the early morning. Dimsum is available during lunch but in limited selection, quantity and quality. Despite my complaints the overall experience was not a bad one especially in light of the over the top service we received from slowly establishing ourselves as regulars. Nostalgia makes me want to return here but the varying food quality makes me go elsewhere. Decent but sadly not great.
(3)Nicholas P.
So, Allen M. brought me to this place and I have only been there one additional time. It's a bit of a drive for me and usually when I'm in the area, it's rarely for dining. I don't remember the a lot of the menu items, but what I do remember is primarily my first experience where I was anxious about trying something new. I believe I got the pig, beef, and the soy chicken combination. The soy chicken, along with the Spinach with Garlic Sauce, got fought over. I think I won :) We also went through three pots of tea, and spent a considerable amount of time chatting with the staff. Apparently I must have come off as some kind of dining noob due to my intrigue with my food, because they seemed especially eager to make sure that I enjoyed the meal. I did, and this appeared to only heighten their generous and friendly nature towards me. Now that I wrote this, I wish I had gone here for dinner instead of cooking at home, but I think this place is on my agenda for this week :)
(4)Jeff L.
Having grown up in Toronto, around some of the best Chinese food outside Hong Kong, my wife and I have hunted feverishly for good Chinese food in the area. We've eaten at Ming's (also in Asian Square) and have always enjoyed ourselves. BBQ Corner 2 also serves up some mighty fine Cantonese cuisine. To start, I must say that we were disappointed in the BBQ. The portions were smaller than we'd like and the flavors just weren't particularly refined or vibrant. We know that Ming's (in the same plaza) does much better BBQ so if we're in the mood for BBQ, we go there. As for the rest of their food, although nowhere near as good as most places in Toronto, it's still darn good. We've thoroughly enjoyed most everything we've ordered there, with just a few exceptions. I certainly can't list out all of the dishes we've ordered, but suffice it to say, we've been happy a heck of a lot more than we've been disappointed. Overall, my wife and I have eaten here numerous times and enjoyed our meal each and every time. However, both of us think that Ming's (just a few doors down) serves up better food at better prices, so we tend to go there instead. Despite that, we come here often enough to say that we are indeed fans and happily recommend the place to anyone in the area looking for very good (and very authentic) Chinese food.
(3)Abby S.
This restaurant was dubbed "the 1" by my BF and I...as in..when we want some good chinese food, kinda late, without too much hassle this place is number one. I have tried most everything on the menu and only a few times have I been disappointed (one time the duck feet w/ bone was not tender enough and clung to the bone as to render it inedible). But still the assorted meat/tofu hot pot, pork and oyster hot pot, tofu mushroom hot pot...always satisfied. For the longest time I didn't know that they served Dim Sum, but they do..until 3pm daily and it is amazingly good too. There is rarely a line on the weekends but the selection is smaller than Happy Valley Seafood or Royal China. My favorites are the duck tongue (Sunday only), and the lotus leaf sticky rice (it's different here - they use bbq pork so it's a bit sweet - a change of pace and delicious).
(5)David N.
When I lived in ATL I would eat here often. The dim sum is the best in ATL and may be among the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot of dim sum in a lot of different cities). I used to take all of my visiting family and friends here to eat when I lived in ATL. I've never had a bad meal here (dim sum or regular menu items)
(5)Peter Y.
I was here to order a quick lunch the other day and got the San Bao Fun (3 meat combo over rice)...after all, it IS supposed to be a BBQ place. What I really got was old rice drenched in soy sauce covered with even older meat. Is Cha siu (roast pork) supposed to have a green tint to it?
(1)Kathy H.
NOT the best Dim Sum in Atlanta. It is hit and miss here. Always a good local crowd, but not sure about the quality of the food. On the plus side it is located in a large shopping complex with many great shops, good bargains, and an asian grocery store where you can get just about anything
(2)Eva T.
They sell Chinese bbq meats, like cha-shu, roasted duck, roasted pig, chicken...etc., porridge, wonton noodle soup, chowfun, as well as typical Cantonese stir-fried dishes. Food is not bad, especially for Atlanta, since I can only think of two other in the area that sells Chinese bbq. The place is a little bit on the dirty side for me. It's carpeted inside... and I can't imagine how dirty it probably is with all the grease drippings from the dishes as they travel from the kitchen to the tables. Tables and chairs can be sticky. Personally, I'd prefer ordering out from this place. I'd give it 4 stars for the food, but due to its issues with cleanliness, I give this place overall 3.5 stars.
(3)Night K.
I have been eating at this place for since I was a teenager. I have an affinity for this place. The food is always good. I have never had a negative experience here. The waiters and waitresses are always on point and they don't confuse your order unlike some other dim sum places in the Atlanta area. The prices are good. Overall, I would recommend this place to friends and family.
(5)Kenneth C.
SO TASTY! Be forewarned though it is a bit greasy(but which Chinese restaurant isn't right?) and service you might find a bit eclectic. Bonus is that it opens late at night, and no matter what you look like, no one will pay attention. (I've got their in my PJs and felt right at home)
(5)Dave M.
Not bad although most Chinese places taste the same to me. There are ones that really mess up the food but this place is one of those that does it well but nothing particularly different. We got several dishes ranging from spicy squid to pan fried beef. Everything was pretty good and the prices fair. Someone in the group said the rice was extra charge but I haven't verified that. The service was pretty good and quick as are most Chinese restaurants. They apparently made renovations so the interior was pretty new looking and clean. They have lots of seating and a TV or 2 hanging from the ceiling. Overall, this is a good Chinese option.
(4)Stephanie M.
It has been years since I've eaten here and it will be again due to service or lack there of. The Internet doesn't work and the staff had no interest in getting it too, then the waitress is a "no show" she sits down across the room directly in front of me talking on the phone forgetting she has customers. The Hot and Sour soup was a complete bore and the Grouper with Veggies turned gelatinous as it cooled down otherwise unappetizing and stopped eating it. I actually had to get up, go across the room and tell the waitress to "get off the phone and give me my check." There are too many options on Buford Highway with much better food and service don't bother wasting your time here.
(1)Judy L.
Dined here tonight and it's been more than five years since I have dined here. Since then, I believe that they have changed some of the decor around since then and it all looks much cleaner. It wasn't my idea to dine here as I'm not a fan. I like that they have a menu with images of their dishes with the corresponding number to let you locate the name, price, and description on the dishes on the menu. FOOD - Minced pork with eggplant hot pot || this dish is okay. If you love eggplant, this dish is for you. Be careful as the hot pot is a metal one and it continuously keeps your dish hot which means don't eat it too quickly. Scoop some aside and let it cool down a bit or else you will burn your tongue. - Dry Beef Chow Fun || this dish was pretty standard. It's not the best chow fun that I've had, but it's just okay. It tastes how it should. I think the restaurant needs to clean or scrub their wok more as the noodles had black debris or specks from the wok on it. SERVICE The service was what it should be. They refilled our water and were attentive. It wasn't busy at 9:30pm on this Saturday night. There were about five occupied tables and three servers. Overall, as I am not a fan of this place, this will not be my first choice to dine as there are better Chinese restaurants in Atlanta and some that even open late like BBQ Corner 2.
(2)Tim F.
In the ten years we have gone to BBQ corner we have never been disappointed in the facilities, the service,or the food. Hopefully we will enjoy them during the next ten as well.
(4)Royce V.
Love this place and serve asian foods you wouldn't see anywhere else like duck and or frog legs! Ample amounts of food choices along with soups and very nice atmosphere! Dim sum was A1 and the fried rice duck and pho was very good! Come here if you have a chance
(5)Isaac S.
BBQ Corner 2 is under new management and has gone under renovation. Thank goodness too, because the last time I ate here it was down right shameful. I haven't tried any of their main dishes. I'll be sure to write an update once I do. My friends and I opted for their hot pot. We ordered 2 seafood hot pots and a side of beef. Very fresh stuff, tasty too. All 5 of us ate for a little under $20, including tip. Not bad considering the trays included items like fish, shrimp, oyster, clams, and mussels. If you were like me and turned off by the place in the recent past, I'd give it another try. You might be impressed.
(4)Coty S.
When I go to Atlanta with my Mom, it becomes a non-stop search for the best Hong Kong style BBQ roast duck. I don't even eat duck! For various reasons, I choose not to, however that does not stop me from tasting a piece or two to draw my own conclusions. Out of all the places we have tried ITP and OTP, BBQ Corner has been the best so far for the following reasons: 1. Flavor balance- a strong five spice flavor and just the right touch of sweetness. 2. Tender and not dry. 3. The skin is slightly crispy and not so touch you cannot chew through it. There is a place in the same plaza that served us duck where the skin was so tough, I could not even grind it with my back teeth. 4. Drama free, hassle free dining experience. Food and service are fast, with a smile, and even complimentary rice. In Tampa Bay, where I live, rice is not always complimentary. Soy Sauce chicken at BBQ Corner is also the best that I have ever had for the same reasons as the duck. Also, they service it up a nice sauce and the white meat is not dry at all. Honey Roast Pork is a little on the pale and un-naturally red side, but; great flavor, cut thin, not too fatty, and tender. Just for the record, I prefer my Honey Roast Pork comparable to some delicious burnt ends, which is readily available at other Hong Kong BBQ locations. Normally, we order Ong Choi or Snow Pea Leaves with Garlic with BBQ dishes... But, this time I mixed it up and ordered some Minced Pork with String Beans. The string beans were scalded perfectly, there were bits of ginger and garlic and pork, but there was not much flavor. The seafood dishes were just too expensive for me right now, but maybe I will come back in the future with more people and try more dishes. Customers there were mixed between folks on their lunch break ordering General Tso and customers actually speaking Cantonese and ordering fried noodle dishes and lobster. Either way, everyone was happy. If this is BBQ Corner 2, then where is BBQ Corner 1? I guess it is more like BBQ Corner v.2 because they recently had a renovation of the interior.
(3)Melissa G.
The food here is great for family style. I really wish they had Lazy Susans though (the rotating centerpiece for food). They have a good variety of dishes including vegetables, meats and soups. Everything is a little on the greasy side though.
(4)Rhea T.
Been eating here since I was in my late teens. They use to have Roast pork, duck, soy sauce chicken like Ming's a few doors down as well as dim sum items during lunch but they do not serve them anymore eversince they remodeled :(. Nevertheless, it's still a great spot for Cantonese food. They have a big menu so there's something for everyone. We usually get pan-fried noodles here and the fried chicken for our kids (they're so picky). As for the hubby and I, we pretty much tried most of the items on their menu and we've never had anything we didn't like. They also serve Americanized Chinese food like beef and brocoli, sweet and sour chicken etc. so again something for everyone. Also this place stays open late!
(4)Chan V.
My first time returning to BBQ Corner II in nearly 6 years and I was disapointed. It looks like this place is under new management. For a Chinese BBQ restuarant, there was no BBQ in sight. I ordered the BBQ pork on rice for lunch and my friend ordered soy sauce chicken on rice. Those two plates should take about 5 minutes to prepare since it's already precooked. IT TOOK 20 MINUTES to come out. There was only 3 other tables there at the time. The kitchen shouldn't have been that backed up with orders. We also ordered shrimp dumplings for appetizers but that came out 15 minutes AFTER the rice plates! That was a total of 35 minutes for four steamed shrimp dumplings. Seriously? The food tasted typical. Nothing extraordinary.
(2)Nikki G.
My family ate at BBQ Corner II for years, and then stopped when the quality went downhill. They have newly renovated and the food is delicious again! Please note though: they no longer serve dim sum.
(4)Emrie S.
I love this place. I've eaten here a dozen or more times for dinner. The food is consistently delicious, and their sweet and sour pork is maybe the best I have ever had. The only reason I am not giving this 5 stars, is that the service is often pretty underwhelming and cold.
(4)Thomas Z.
Ordered half duck and vermicelli beef. The beef was good. The duck had very crispy skin, and made the trip worth it
(4)ChauPha N.
Since I live around this area I decided to check this place out since it just recently opened and I heard it was decent. Well let's just say....it is just alright. The portion is small and the price is slightly higher than surrounding Chinese restaurants. We ordered the following: - crab meat soup - Honey BBQ meats with rice and vegetables - Wonton soup with noodles Verdict? Foods was alright. The crab meat soup portion was pretty small for 10-11$. The wonton soup with noodles were pretty bad since my friend end up eating just the wonton since the noodles were uncooked. The honey BBQ meats with vegetables came with about 10 thinly sliced meats on top with a bunch of rice. Too much rice and not enough meats. The taste of the foods is alright compared to other Chinese restaurant and I think the portion just can't compare. Since they are surrounded by multiple Chinese restaurants I think they need to step up their game if they want to compete. I feel like their service is good but their foods and portion need improvement. Overall, I'll visit Bobo over this place.
(2)Maria L.
Last night I felt like eating Chinese food... but where?! My go to place is Bo Bo Garden, but I felt like being a little adventurous this time. That's when I whipped out my Yelp app on my phone. Usually I'm a little snobbish and don't give any consideration to the restaurants with less than 4 stars, but then I thought, Bo Bo has less than 4 stars and I love that place. After reading the reviews about BBQ Corner being authentic, tasty, and renovated, I decided we had to give it a go. Overall I'm glad we did. It's located in the same complex as Sweet Hut although on the opposite corner of the plaza, closest to Shallowford. Inside was nice, clean. Service was excellent. For our dinner we ordered the beef with bamboo shoots and mushrooms, walnut shrimp, snow pea shoots with garlic, and pi pa tofu. Pi pa tofu - the filling was just a tad bit softer than I'm used to but it was still good flavor and texture. You can't find this dish at too many Chinese restaurants, so I was excited to see it on the menu. Beef - tender; tasty sauce Snow pea shoots - not much to say here but it was good Walnut shrimp - my guilty pleasure. Breaded and fried shrimp covered in a sweet mayo-based sauce. A little sweeter than I'm used to, but I liked it still. Only thing was that the broccoli that came on the dish with it were on the raw side and I don't like raw broccoli. Overall I was very satisfied with the taste of the food, but the portions could have been a little bigger. That would be my only request. BTW, I still don't think that should prevent anyone from trying out this place. I plan to go back sometime. 8)
(4)Andrew C.
Lunch special is a hidden gem-- choose from one of many different entrees, and comes with rice and soup (egg drop or sour & spicy) for only $6. Very inexpensive, great place if you're just looking for a quick meal. Open to 12 as well. They use quite a bit of MSG though.
(4)nessa y.
Food shopping on an empty stomach is a bad, bad idea. A innocent trip to get siracha sauce at Ranch 99 ended with a basket of mystery items. Before I bought out the entire store, I decided enough was enough. I had to get some food in my empty belly before I ended up with 10 varieties of fish sauce. BBQ Corner II around the corner (har har) seemed like a good idea, whats better than delicious roast pork (siu yook)? I ordered the three roast meat appetizer of roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and roast duck. Oh and bubble tea thrown in for good measure. Though it all looked good, it didnt taste great. You get alot for the buck, but the portions of meat were off; lots of chicken,a few pieces of duck and pork. And the pork was chopped in thin slices. I dont know about you but when I order pork, I want large chunks of delicious pig. The chicken and duck tasted a bit off. The last straw was the bubble tea; tapioca bubbles aren't supposed to be hard. 2 stars for excellent service and ok food.
(2)Simon W.
If you want true Hong Kong style food, this is the place for it. Been a customer for at least a decade, none better.
(5)Teresa M.
This was once our favorite Chinese food place but we went yesterday and it was terrible. We got two of the specials which is what we generally do. The eggplant dish was not recognizable from any dish we have ever had and was smothered in oyster sauce and the steamed chicken had no flavor at all. The Lomein and sesame chicken that the kids ate were the same as always but the adult dishes (including an order of pot stickers that were under seasoned as well) were a major disappointment. Could this place be under new management?? There were no bar b cue ducks in the window. The Bar b cue area was closed and dark. There was one other party there at 7pm on a Saturday night in Asian square. Granted the International grocery store is now at of business and this location may be suffering from that but the food was not up to the ususal
(1)Christopher P.
There's alot to order off their menu; and most probably shitty. But if you get the real authentic stuff, you're in for a treat. They serve stuff that's not even on the menu.... you have to ask for that shit! This place is hangover heaven as they close at 2am. I can't tell you what to get but just go and try. The servers are really nice and everything is always hot.
(4)Liz H.
A regular spot for me throughout the past few years in the Buford Hwy stretch. It's been recently renovated and looks much better. I usually get the duck, along with some vegetable dish and perhaps the wonton soup. The service is pretty solid here and they are willing to engage in small talk if you initiate it. The dim sum here is a-ok. There are better places in a 2-mile radius with fresher and better options. Skip the bubble tea as well. However, I do recommend trying the the wonton soup or duck. Decent prices for the amount that you get; this would be a great family dinner spot. Located in a corner of Asian Square, in the same plaza as Sweet Hut.
(4)Shaquana D.
This is my second time here since they've remodeled. The food is still good. The temperature in the restaurant is a bit warm. Maybe it's because of all the windows and the sunshine. The server was very attentive. They stand in the waiting area and watch to see if you juster for anything. This gets an A+ in my book! The food is cooked to order and comes out hot and fresh. It's worth the extra weight. They no longer do the dim sum. This is the only reason why gave them four stars instead of five. Will I come back yes. Do I recommend this place yes. They are closed on Wednesday . Enjoy.
(3)Essodonda T.
Had to post a review after my first time there. My friend wanted to introduce me to this place and stated that it was her go to place.The place was filled with Chinese patrons, so that proved that they were an authentic restaurant. I ordered the spicy tofu and my friend ordered the sesame chicken. The tofu was fried, which was a surprise but the inside was creamy and delicious. It was greatly spiced and the sauce on top of it was tangy and sweet. The spiciness levee was too my liking, because i've been to other Chinese restaurant and every time they stated something was spicy...there was no spice. My friend sesame chicken was sooooo good, I was jealous I didn't order it. The customer service could've been better but there was only 2 people working there and over 30 patrons so it was understandable. The serving size was huge, and we both left satisfied and with awesome leftovers.
(4)Cedes T.
The place was full of Chinese patrons, which is always a good sign if they patronize their own. The service was very friendly and efficient, but not very knowledgeable on the menu items. We were a party of 3 who went there, so we got the large BBQ pork platter. The size was underwhelming, but the taste was really flavorful, with the five spice not being overpowering. The meat was tender, and for something so thinly sliced, managed to remain juicy. This came with a side of white rice. The beef brisket hot pot (i forget the price) was tasty as well but tough, and was half meat, half connective tissue. I would return to this place for the BBQ.
(3)J L.
Hmm gone downhill a little...wonder if they changed chefs...food isn't as good as before..the Peking duck (thin shavings kf just crispy duck skin wrapped in flat bun with green onion, carrots and hoisin sauce) that we've had more than 5 times now is not the same...we got just regular duck cut up into regular pieces (with lots of meat) put out with the bun. For $28 you'd think it should be more than just regular rotisserie duck...I think there's supposed to be a special crisping process for true Peking duck...the servers aren't as good either. Too bad, bc for a while they were prob the most responsive wait staff I've seen in an asian restaurant. Now, they just gather in a cluster and chat while dirty dishes pile up on the table and water glasses go empty.. : ( guess morale must be down bc it was sat evening and only 4 tables had ppl...
(3)Jamie N.
Honestly disappointed this time. Have been craving salt and pepper squid. I usually get it at Bobo gardens but decided to try bbq corner 2 this time. So sad that I did. The portion is much smaller than that of Bobo and also the texture was off. The flavor was good but the squid was extremely chewy and not at all crispy. My jaw was aching by the time I ate a few pieces.
(3)A L.
We went here for dinner after researching for Chinese food to eat. I'm glad we came here. The place is pretty clean. We shared the Beef with Runny Eggs over rice, Beef Chow Fun and 2 meats over rice (soy sauce chicken and BBQ) with veggies. Everything tasted great. Service was pretty quick and friendly. The only drawback is the parking lot. Kind of bumpy and hilly. But, I would still return!
(4)Joy B.
I used to eat here about every 2 weeks about 2 years ago. The food was just that good. It had amazing flavor. The portions were huge and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I'm not sure what happened and I am very sad about it. This was my go to place for Hong Kong style food. I would brag on it and bring out to town guests here. They are very disappointing now. I felt the decline so I stop going for a while. Then they closed and remodeled. I thought, maybe they have a new chef and got their act together so we gave them no last chance...yep, folks, that was the last time we'll eat there. The flavor was missing and it wasn't fresh and hot like it normally is. How can you cook some of these dishes without flavor? I don't understand. Oh well...I'm searching for somewhere new.
(3)Barry C.
Finally have time to add the review, it's been a few days since I had dinner here... first impression was not bad, ordered the crab meat fish belly soup, very good. Fish filet with creamy corn was also good. The scallop and vegetable does not have any taste at all, very strange, could the chef possibly forgot to seasoned? Salt and pepper shrimp was pretty good... What else... Oh, the seafood clay pot was good as well. This place has a good variety of dishes, all in all, I would recommend this place!
(3)Joshua K.
want to add a new dish my gf and I are enjoying these days: minced pork and tofu with spicy sauce. it is small squares of crispy fried tofu covered in a spicy brown sauce with minced pork. get it extra spicy if you want. goes great on top of rice!!
(4)Daps D.
The food was ok, but my friends shrimp hadn't been deveined. best of all, after we had paid and we were just chatting we saw not one but TWO rats in the restaurant !! Avoid this like the plague!
(1)Jing W.
Opens very late. Serves authentic Cantonese food. You can even order some dim sum at night (I haven't done that in a long while so I might be wrong).
(4)J. D.
The welcomed upgrade to the dining room with fresh paint and furniture makes for a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy high quality Chinese food. The BBQ plates are a bargain, I particularly like the way they handle duck and pork. I like the soups here as well. Go with a group, it is fun to order a variety of dishes and share.
(4)Chelsea G.
This is a solid place for American-style Chinese food. I do love some crazy, cultured eats, but sometimes I want some subtle take-out. I haven't loved everything from here (we all have our favorite dishes at certain places), but the food has never been bad and the service is always great. And really, the pan fried potstickers are so good that all I can do is smile every time that I take a bite.
(4)Chris S.
Very good Cantonese style food. The decoration is also very good. It has the ground table very suitable for Asian people. What's more important, it offers the FRESH fish!
(4)Dave M.
Not bad although most Chinese places taste the same to me. There are ones that really mess up the food but this place is one of those that does it well but nothing particularly different. We got several dishes ranging from spicy squid to pan fried beef. Everything was pretty good and the prices fair. Someone in the group said the rice was extra charge but I haven't verified that. The service was pretty good and quick as are most Chinese restaurants. They apparently made renovations so the interior was pretty new looking and clean. They have lots of seating and a TV or 2 hanging from the ceiling. Overall, this is a good Chinese option.
(4)Stephanie M.
It has been years since I've eaten here and it will be again due to service or lack there of. The Internet doesn't work and the staff had no interest in getting it too, then the waitress is a "no show" she sits down across the room directly in front of me talking on the phone forgetting she has customers. The Hot and Sour soup was a complete bore and the Grouper with Veggies turned gelatinous as it cooled down otherwise unappetizing and stopped eating it. I actually had to get up, go across the room and tell the waitress to "get off the phone and give me my check." There are too many options on Buford Highway with much better food and service don't bother wasting your time here.
(1)Tim F.
In the ten years we have gone to BBQ corner we have never been disappointed in the facilities, the service,or the food. Hopefully we will enjoy them during the next ten as well.
(4)Royce V.
Love this place and serve asian foods you wouldn't see anywhere else like duck and or frog legs! Ample amounts of food choices along with soups and very nice atmosphere! Dim sum was A1 and the fried rice duck and pho was very good! Come here if you have a chance
(5)Coty S.
When I go to Atlanta with my Mom, it becomes a non-stop search for the best Hong Kong style BBQ roast duck. I don't even eat duck! For various reasons, I choose not to, however that does not stop me from tasting a piece or two to draw my own conclusions. Out of all the places we have tried ITP and OTP, BBQ Corner has been the best so far for the following reasons: 1. Flavor balance- a strong five spice flavor and just the right touch of sweetness. 2. Tender and not dry. 3. The skin is slightly crispy and not so touch you cannot chew through it. There is a place in the same plaza that served us duck where the skin was so tough, I could not even grind it with my back teeth. 4. Drama free, hassle free dining experience. Food and service are fast, with a smile, and even complimentary rice. In Tampa Bay, where I live, rice is not always complimentary. Soy Sauce chicken at BBQ Corner is also the best that I have ever had for the same reasons as the duck. Also, they service it up a nice sauce and the white meat is not dry at all. Honey Roast Pork is a little on the pale and un-naturally red side, but; great flavor, cut thin, not too fatty, and tender. Just for the record, I prefer my Honey Roast Pork comparable to some delicious burnt ends, which is readily available at other Hong Kong BBQ locations. Normally, we order Ong Choi or Snow Pea Leaves with Garlic with BBQ dishes... But, this time I mixed it up and ordered some Minced Pork with String Beans. The string beans were scalded perfectly, there were bits of ginger and garlic and pork, but there was not much flavor. The seafood dishes were just too expensive for me right now, but maybe I will come back in the future with more people and try more dishes. Customers there were mixed between folks on their lunch break ordering General Tso and customers actually speaking Cantonese and ordering fried noodle dishes and lobster. Either way, everyone was happy. If this is BBQ Corner 2, then where is BBQ Corner 1? I guess it is more like BBQ Corner v.2 because they recently had a renovation of the interior.
(3)Melissa G.
The food here is great for family style. I really wish they had Lazy Susans though (the rotating centerpiece for food). They have a good variety of dishes including vegetables, meats and soups. Everything is a little on the greasy side though.
(4)Whitlee H.
This place is very run down. It reminds me of the restaurants that are on Restaurant Impossible but the food is really good its like one of those holes in the walls with great food. I would definitely order from here again but I never want to see what the kitchen looks like. I would give the food 5 stars in the restaurant interior 1 star.
(4)Rachel W.
The place is a bit run down...but it gives off a homey feel to the place :) I've eaten here for quite a while, and in the beginning (around 2010), the service was amazing! The manager got us free desserts and dim sum dishes and the service was good. However, more recently (~2012 to now), their service started to deteriorate a bit. The atmosphere changed and the manager doesn't seem to work there anymore. Mind you, the nice ladies who push the dim sum carts are super nice and has that grandma personality that makes you feel like family. I wouldn't say this is the best place for Chinese food (I'm from Hong Kong, by the way), but they have decent dim sum for a quick lunch on the cheap and hot pot for the "cold" winter nights in Atlanta.
(4)Dorothy P.
Newly renovated (after 4 months of no bbq!)....but happy to report they don't look ghetto anymore. Very sleek and modern new interior, but same great food. I like how they changed employees uniforms to all black as well. Fits better w the new environment. I think a cleaner look will attract more non-Asian clientele now. Looking forward to trying fried pigeon next time!
(4)Isaac S.
BBQ Corner 2 is under new management and has gone under renovation. Thank goodness too, because the last time I ate here it was down right shameful. I haven't tried any of their main dishes. I'll be sure to write an update once I do. My friends and I opted for their hot pot. We ordered 2 seafood hot pots and a side of beef. Very fresh stuff, tasty too. All 5 of us ate for a little under $20, including tip. Not bad considering the trays included items like fish, shrimp, oyster, clams, and mussels. If you were like me and turned off by the place in the recent past, I'd give it another try. You might be impressed.
(4)Rhea T.
Been eating here since I was in my late teens. They use to have Roast pork, duck, soy sauce chicken like Ming's a few doors down as well as dim sum items during lunch but they do not serve them anymore eversince they remodeled :(. Nevertheless, it's still a great spot for Cantonese food. They have a big menu so there's something for everyone. We usually get pan-fried noodles here and the fried chicken for our kids (they're so picky). As for the hubby and I, we pretty much tried most of the items on their menu and we've never had anything we didn't like. They also serve Americanized Chinese food like beef and brocoli, sweet and sour chicken etc. so again something for everyone. Also this place stays open late!
(4)Chan V.
My first time returning to BBQ Corner II in nearly 6 years and I was disapointed. It looks like this place is under new management. For a Chinese BBQ restuarant, there was no BBQ in sight. I ordered the BBQ pork on rice for lunch and my friend ordered soy sauce chicken on rice. Those two plates should take about 5 minutes to prepare since it's already precooked. IT TOOK 20 MINUTES to come out. There was only 3 other tables there at the time. The kitchen shouldn't have been that backed up with orders. We also ordered shrimp dumplings for appetizers but that came out 15 minutes AFTER the rice plates! That was a total of 35 minutes for four steamed shrimp dumplings. Seriously? The food tasted typical. Nothing extraordinary.
(2)Nikki G.
My family ate at BBQ Corner II for years, and then stopped when the quality went downhill. They have newly renovated and the food is delicious again! Please note though: they no longer serve dim sum.
(4)Emrie S.
I love this place. I've eaten here a dozen or more times for dinner. The food is consistently delicious, and their sweet and sour pork is maybe the best I have ever had. The only reason I am not giving this 5 stars, is that the service is often pretty underwhelming and cold.
(4)Thomas Z.
Ordered half duck and vermicelli beef. The beef was good. The duck had very crispy skin, and made the trip worth it
(4)ChauPha N.
Since I live around this area I decided to check this place out since it just recently opened and I heard it was decent. Well let's just say....it is just alright. The portion is small and the price is slightly higher than surrounding Chinese restaurants. We ordered the following: - crab meat soup - Honey BBQ meats with rice and vegetables - Wonton soup with noodles Verdict? Foods was alright. The crab meat soup portion was pretty small for 10-11$. The wonton soup with noodles were pretty bad since my friend end up eating just the wonton since the noodles were uncooked. The honey BBQ meats with vegetables came with about 10 thinly sliced meats on top with a bunch of rice. Too much rice and not enough meats. The taste of the foods is alright compared to other Chinese restaurant and I think the portion just can't compare. Since they are surrounded by multiple Chinese restaurants I think they need to step up their game if they want to compete. I feel like their service is good but their foods and portion need improvement. Overall, I'll visit Bobo over this place.
(2)Joy B.
I used to eat here about every 2 weeks about 2 years ago. The food was just that good. It had amazing flavor. The portions were huge and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I'm not sure what happened and I am very sad about it. This was my go to place for Hong Kong style food. I would brag on it and bring out to town guests here. They are very disappointing now. I felt the decline so I stop going for a while. Then they closed and remodeled. I thought, maybe they have a new chef and got their act together so we gave them no last chance...yep, folks, that was the last time we'll eat there. The flavor was missing and it wasn't fresh and hot like it normally is. How can you cook some of these dishes without flavor? I don't understand. Oh well...I'm searching for somewhere new.
(3)Barry C.
Finally have time to add the review, it's been a few days since I had dinner here... first impression was not bad, ordered the crab meat fish belly soup, very good. Fish filet with creamy corn was also good. The scallop and vegetable does not have any taste at all, very strange, could the chef possibly forgot to seasoned? Salt and pepper shrimp was pretty good... What else... Oh, the seafood clay pot was good as well. This place has a good variety of dishes, all in all, I would recommend this place!
(3)Joshua K.
want to add a new dish my gf and I are enjoying these days: minced pork and tofu with spicy sauce. it is small squares of crispy fried tofu covered in a spicy brown sauce with minced pork. get it extra spicy if you want. goes great on top of rice!!
(4)Daps D.
The food was ok, but my friends shrimp hadn't been deveined. best of all, after we had paid and we were just chatting we saw not one but TWO rats in the restaurant !! Avoid this like the plague!
(1)Jing W.
Opens very late. Serves authentic Cantonese food. You can even order some dim sum at night (I haven't done that in a long while so I might be wrong).
(4)J. D.
The welcomed upgrade to the dining room with fresh paint and furniture makes for a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy high quality Chinese food. The BBQ plates are a bargain, I particularly like the way they handle duck and pork. I like the soups here as well. Go with a group, it is fun to order a variety of dishes and share.
(4)Chelsea G.
This is a solid place for American-style Chinese food. I do love some crazy, cultured eats, but sometimes I want some subtle take-out. I haven't loved everything from here (we all have our favorite dishes at certain places), but the food has never been bad and the service is always great. And really, the pan fried potstickers are so good that all I can do is smile every time that I take a bite.
(4)Chris S.
Very good Cantonese style food. The decoration is also very good. It has the ground table very suitable for Asian people. What's more important, it offers the FRESH fish!
(4)Simon W.
If you want true Hong Kong style food, this is the place for it. Been a customer for at least a decade, none better.
(5)Bill G.
As of early 2014, this place has clearly changed ownership. The signage was nice and new, the customer area was renovated, and the menus were upgraded. And the place was packed with Asian people, whereas it used to be kind of empty whenever i came by. So, I was not surprised to find that prices had changed too. Formerly a small step above the deep discount Chinese restaurants, the prices are now more middle-of-the-road, comparable to Hunan Inn. This may have been a move to serve customers left behind when Little Szechuan moved to North Druid Hills. I am happy to report that the prices are better than Little Szechuan. Other changes? Communication was easier and the server took great care with our special take-out request. The wait was reasonable. And the food. . . my family is less adventurous with Chinese than with other Buford Highway restaurants. We ordered chicken lo mein, moo goo gai pan, and moo shu pork. We got very large portions of everthing and it was quite good. Everyone was pleased and three people had enough leftovers to make at least four more meals. And enough extra rice to make two big servings of our own homemade fried rice. To summarize, better atmosphere, very good "American" Chinese options, huge portions, and still a good value for what you get. Unless price is everything, this place deserves a try.
(4)David G.
Wow! What a difference new management and a renovation makes. Before, BBQ2 was just a very reasonable place for Chinese food with big portions and a Health score of 68. Now it is newly renovated, very clean, pleasant ambiance and still large portions for a low price and a health score of 100! The BBQ Pork Egg Foo Yung is huge for $7.95--easy to split for two. Shrimp dumplings appetizer was like dim sum--and fresh. All in all--Great to see the changes in cleanliness and surroundings with NO changes in the great prices.
(4)Jang C.
Wow, how long has this place been here? This place has that vintage, falling apart look. I have to admit, it adds a lot of character to the place. BBQ Corner version 2.0 serves authentic Cantonese food. They also have some Chinese BBQ stuff, hence its name, "BBQ Corner 2." I found it interesting that they also serve bbq here. There's Ming's BBQ in the same shopping center selling the same things. I bet Ming's stole a lot of their customers. Well, one advantage they have over Ming's is they open later. Ming's close at around 9 PM. This places closes at a later time that I can't remember. I do know that I ate there past 10 PM, and people seem to come in around that time. Unfortunately, their Char Siu (bbq pork) isn't as good as Ming's. It doesn't have that deep flavor, seems greasier, and tastes okay. I ordered their Char Siu and Wonton Noodle Soup. It was not a noodle soup, and that threw me off. They just gave me the broth, noodles, wonton, Chinese broccoli, and the meat separately. I didn't know if I had to eat them separately or dunk them in the broth and eat it, Zaru Soba style. It should've been called "Char Siu and Wonton Do It Your Self Noodle Soup." I didn't like the DIY part. They get busy during late nights since it's one of the few places open late. They don't seem to have the staff for the amount of traffic they get. Their service seemed too slow, with only one server handling all the customers. I guess for Chinese late night grub, this place is A-OK.
(3)Jamie N.
Honestly disappointed this time. Have been craving salt and pepper squid. I usually get it at Bobo gardens but decided to try bbq corner 2 this time. So sad that I did. The portion is much smaller than that of Bobo and also the texture was off. The flavor was good but the squid was extremely chewy and not at all crispy. My jaw was aching by the time I ate a few pieces.
(3)A L.
We went here for dinner after researching for Chinese food to eat. I'm glad we came here. The place is pretty clean. We shared the Beef with Runny Eggs over rice, Beef Chow Fun and 2 meats over rice (soy sauce chicken and BBQ) with veggies. Everything tasted great. Service was pretty quick and friendly. The only drawback is the parking lot. Kind of bumpy and hilly. But, I would still return!
(4)J L.
Hmm gone downhill a little...wonder if they changed chefs...food isn't as good as before..the Peking duck (thin shavings kf just crispy duck skin wrapped in flat bun with green onion, carrots and hoisin sauce) that we've had more than 5 times now is not the same...we got just regular duck cut up into regular pieces (with lots of meat) put out with the bun. For $28 you'd think it should be more than just regular rotisserie duck...I think there's supposed to be a special crisping process for true Peking duck...the servers aren't as good either. Too bad, bc for a while they were prob the most responsive wait staff I've seen in an asian restaurant. Now, they just gather in a cluster and chat while dirty dishes pile up on the table and water glasses go empty.. : ( guess morale must be down bc it was sat evening and only 4 tables had ppl...
(3)Liz H.
A regular spot for me throughout the past few years in the Buford Hwy stretch. It's been recently renovated and looks much better. I usually get the duck, along with some vegetable dish and perhaps the wonton soup. The service is pretty solid here and they are willing to engage in small talk if you initiate it. The dim sum here is a-ok. There are better places in a 2-mile radius with fresher and better options. Skip the bubble tea as well. However, I do recommend trying the the wonton soup or duck. Decent prices for the amount that you get; this would be a great family dinner spot. Located in a corner of Asian Square, in the same plaza as Sweet Hut.
(4)Shaquana D.
This is my second time here since they've remodeled. The food is still good. The temperature in the restaurant is a bit warm. Maybe it's because of all the windows and the sunshine. The server was very attentive. They stand in the waiting area and watch to see if you juster for anything. This gets an A+ in my book! The food is cooked to order and comes out hot and fresh. It's worth the extra weight. They no longer do the dim sum. This is the only reason why gave them four stars instead of five. Will I come back yes. Do I recommend this place yes. They are closed on Wednesday . Enjoy.
(3)Maria L.
Last night I felt like eating Chinese food... but where?! My go to place is Bo Bo Garden, but I felt like being a little adventurous this time. That's when I whipped out my Yelp app on my phone. Usually I'm a little snobbish and don't give any consideration to the restaurants with less than 4 stars, but then I thought, Bo Bo has less than 4 stars and I love that place. After reading the reviews about BBQ Corner being authentic, tasty, and renovated, I decided we had to give it a go. Overall I'm glad we did. It's located in the same complex as Sweet Hut although on the opposite corner of the plaza, closest to Shallowford. Inside was nice, clean. Service was excellent. For our dinner we ordered the beef with bamboo shoots and mushrooms, walnut shrimp, snow pea shoots with garlic, and pi pa tofu. Pi pa tofu - the filling was just a tad bit softer than I'm used to but it was still good flavor and texture. You can't find this dish at too many Chinese restaurants, so I was excited to see it on the menu. Beef - tender; tasty sauce Snow pea shoots - not much to say here but it was good Walnut shrimp - my guilty pleasure. Breaded and fried shrimp covered in a sweet mayo-based sauce. A little sweeter than I'm used to, but I liked it still. Only thing was that the broccoli that came on the dish with it were on the raw side and I don't like raw broccoli. Overall I was very satisfied with the taste of the food, but the portions could have been a little bigger. That would be my only request. BTW, I still don't think that should prevent anyone from trying out this place. I plan to go back sometime. 8)
(4)Andrew C.
Lunch special is a hidden gem-- choose from one of many different entrees, and comes with rice and soup (egg drop or sour & spicy) for only $6. Very inexpensive, great place if you're just looking for a quick meal. Open to 12 as well. They use quite a bit of MSG though.
(4)Essodonda T.
Had to post a review after my first time there. My friend wanted to introduce me to this place and stated that it was her go to place.The place was filled with Chinese patrons, so that proved that they were an authentic restaurant. I ordered the spicy tofu and my friend ordered the sesame chicken. The tofu was fried, which was a surprise but the inside was creamy and delicious. It was greatly spiced and the sauce on top of it was tangy and sweet. The spiciness levee was too my liking, because i've been to other Chinese restaurant and every time they stated something was spicy...there was no spice. My friend sesame chicken was sooooo good, I was jealous I didn't order it. The customer service could've been better but there was only 2 people working there and over 30 patrons so it was understandable. The serving size was huge, and we both left satisfied and with awesome leftovers.
(4)Cedes T.
The place was full of Chinese patrons, which is always a good sign if they patronize their own. The service was very friendly and efficient, but not very knowledgeable on the menu items. We were a party of 3 who went there, so we got the large BBQ pork platter. The size was underwhelming, but the taste was really flavorful, with the five spice not being overpowering. The meat was tender, and for something so thinly sliced, managed to remain juicy. This came with a side of white rice. The beef brisket hot pot (i forget the price) was tasty as well but tough, and was half meat, half connective tissue. I would return to this place for the BBQ.
(3)Daniel B.
BBQ Corner has been around for a long time. I came here several times in the early 2000s for their decent selection of dim sum and Cantonese fare, although a recent visit left me a little disappointed. BBQ Corner is located in the southeast corner of Asian Square, right on Buford Highway. The restaurant has roasted ducks on display, hanging behind the window. This is an authentic no-frills Cantonese restaurant. It's aged and it shows. They have an extensive menu, reasonable prices, and good service. The food comes out fast and they are open late (until 2am). They have preset family dinners that come with soup and various entrees for a great price, so if you come with your family or in a group, these make it easy and convenient to order. I recently dropped by here for a weeknight dinner and the place was mostly empty. I ordered the sizzling beef steak with black pepper, chicken with mixed vegetables, and steamed eggplant with black bean and garlic sauce. The food was not as tasty as I'd remembered it. The steak dish was void of any black pepper and the slices of beef were rubbery. The chicken dish was heavy on sauce and light on flavor. The steamed eggplant was interesting as I'd never really had eggplant prepared in this manner (see photo). It almost looked raw. Like the other dishes, bland, but the black bean sauce helped. I do recommend getting the beef chow fun here. In the end, an okay place to get Chinese food on Buford Highway, but probably a step behind some of the bigger and/or newer restaurants along this corridor.
(3)Nikki D.
Having just moved inside the perimeter last week, my first priority was to finally grab some Asian food from the slew of options on Buford Highway. I pulled into Asian Corner and was immediately interested in this place. I figured I'd play it safe and grab some Sesame Chicken -- which turned out to be the best freakin' Sesame Chicken I've ever had. Generous portion with a great kick to it. They have pretty solid service, for both the dine-in and take-out experiences. Put it on your list!
(4)Annie L.
Tucked in the corner of Asian Square, my mother and I decided to dine here b/c we needed a relatively quick lunch at a location we were relatively close to. Dim sum is very minimal. The place is relatively smaller than other dim sum places, so that could be a factor. I got my usual dishes: shrimp with rice noodle in this dark sauce, pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and this rice patty filled with chicken and covered with banana leaves (my favorite dish at this restaurant). Service wasn't bad; the ladies serving us were very sweet. I think the "problem" was that the food had been left out too long/wasn't enough variety.
(2)David G.
Omg so good! Walnut shrimp, black pepper beef pan fried noodle, it's all good! Favorite place on Buford highway.
(5)Laura E.
WONDERFUL! I will crave them! They have the best beef and veggies with cantoneese crispy noodles. The BBQ pork is amazing. Best Pork fried rice I have ever eaten! They do not serve Dim Sum anymore but their regular food is enought for me.
(5)Alex C.
This place isn't super popular, and as a result the dim sum is less than amazing. One of the most important parts about dim sum is the fresh food; but if you're really slow, the food turnover just isn't fast enough. Add on the fact that they only had one lady pushing around carts (not sure what the other people were doing, water?), and you have slow service and overcooked food.
(2)Henry Y.
Their Chinese food is not the best in the area but definitely the best option if you're hungry and don't want to spend much! With a menu price of around $6 to $7, you can get a huge portion with an okay quality of chinese dish.
(4)Omar R.
Service is fast, restaurant is remodeled and clean, and the food is delicious. The soup, fish, duck, chicken, and rice was amazing, can beat it for the price and how quickly the food is brought to the table.
(5)Kenneth C.
SO TASTY! Be forewarned though it is a bit greasy(but which Chinese restaurant isn't right?) and service you might find a bit eclectic. Bonus is that it opens late at night, and no matter what you look like, no one will pay attention. (I've got their in my PJs and felt right at home)
(5)Ivan S.
"Hey, weren't we eating at Ming's?" "OK, but where is it?" "I thought it was in Asian Square." "So did I. Isn't this it? This place has roasted ducks hanging in the window." "It says BBQ Corner II." "But then what's that Chinese writing underneath? Could THAT say Ming?" "How the hell should I know?" "Dude, you're CHINESE." "I can only understand it! I can't read it! It's complicated!" "You're a horrible Chinaman. Good thing there's a billion more to choose from." "Did you check the rest of the square?" "I walked up and down and didn't see it. " Apparently I didn't walk far enough because it wasn't until after we had eaten that we'd finally noticed Ming's, um, catty corner from the BBQ Corner II. So yes, blame me for thinking that a place OBVIOUSLY named one thing was actually another. Because I am the dumb. And apparently blind. Still, this gave me an opportunity to eat at two Chinese places where I'd not been so all is not lost, other than my dignity. I sat on this review until I had a chance to eat at the "real" Ming's. But this past weekend I had the chance so here goes. The food? We ordered beef chow fun, roasted duck over rice and several dim sum items. The chow fun was good, the noodles had a nice bite to them and the beef was plentiful. It was a little greasier than Ming's by comparison, but objectively it was fine. The duck was crispy and the dim sum, while it didn't knock our socks off, was fairly good. We had a nice mixture of steamed and baked pork buns. Luckily our resident Chinaman felt the need to redeem himself and ordered well. Although when my Filipino self asked him what was going on: "James, what are they saying?" "I dunno. They're speaking Cantonese. Sounds like moon talk to me." I had to dock him a few more Asian points. Just don't tell him that whenever my mom moves away from Tagalog and breaks into that weird Visayan jungle language of hers, I have no idea what the hell she's saying. Anyway, back to BBQ Corner II, it was fine. The food was good and, unlike Ming's, they take credit cards. The price points are about the same as well, so the three of us walked out full, yet with money still in our pockets. I'd give it a good 3.5 stars, though I'm going to have to round it down to 3 since Ming's got 4.
(3)Astrid D.
Dim sum is my favorite food genre. That being said, BBQ Corner is my favorite dim sum spot in Atlanta. I've eaten dim sum all over the country-- D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and even Milwaukee. And BBQ Corner ranks well compared to other dim sum restaurants I've tried. Ranking highest are the lo mai gai (sticky rice in lotus leaf) and a dish that the staff refers to as "football" (not sure what the Chinese name is for the dish). The siu mai and other dim sum standards are also excellent. Other non- dim sum dishes have also been tasty. My husband loves their dishes that incorporate black bean sauce. The staff is also very friendly and if you go in there enough, they begin to know you. Overall, a great pick for dim sum.
(4)Dio S.
This is a typical Cantonese barbecue diner with all your usual assortment of chicken, duck, crispy pork, char siu, chow fun, porridge and noodle/rice platter combo of various kinds. The one-dish-meal "pots" and live seafood are also found. The menu is long but quality just okay. This place really needs some tidying up, and they don't seem to be doing very well these days. In any case, feels like a weak version of Oriental Pearl. Still gets three stars because the food compares favorably to most Chinese restaurants not along Buford Highway. Does serve dim sum at lunch time. Again, quality and selection just decent, not great. Does open till very late, like most Cantonese diners of this kind do. Now why is this called BBQ Corner '2'?
(3)Seung G.
OG chinese food! Visits often! How OG is it? Take a look at their health inspection score. But please don't let that scare you. Honestly, compared to the Americanized places like Great Panda, you won't be running to the restroom within an hour from stomach pains. Favorite dishes here: BBQ Meats on Rice: Roasted Pig, Soy Sauce Chicken, and Duck. Served with some bok choy on the side. Dab some of that special chinese sauce on it and you're in for a good meal under $8. It may be a little fatty, but their complimentary tea helps cut through it and leaves you feeling good. Steamed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions: Really meaty chicken! Looks and taste healthy. Good dish to share with a group. The egg drop soup and noodle/soups are really tasty here as well. You can substitute egg noodles instead if you'd like. Overall the staff here is responsive, English a bit limited but they still work with you to make sure they got your order right :D. Oh yeah, and they're open insanely late!
(5)Vy A.
This review may come at the cost of damage to friendships and marriage. Yes, my friends LOVE BBQ Corner 2. I just don't get it. It has been around for what seems like forever so it certainly has its followers. The location is in Asian Square, a place I used to visit much more, but I don't really like the slanty cramped parking lot with crazy drivers. I feel like I'm going to get into a wreck at any second. Okay, I'm not here to rate on my fear of their parking lot, but it doesn't help. BBQ2 isn't the cleanest restaurant in the world, and the service isn't great. (not that I expect good service from a Chinese BBQ place...I actually come to expect a to-the-point-transaction when it comes to these types of restaurants...so I don't really hold that against them) The food is really spotty. By that I mean it really depends on what you order. I would hardly recommend it for dim sum. In fact, if you plan on going to BBQ 2, go there for other dishes...don't do dim sum at all. Some of their other dishes are not bad for take out but it really isn't a place you'd take someone who wants good Chinese food. There is better in Atlanta at the same price point. The nice thing about this place is that it is open relatively late, so it is a nice default if you want late night. Summary: If you're from out of town and looking for Chinese, go elsewhere. If you are an Atlantan and can't think of any other place to eat, I wouldn't completely rule it out.
(2)Alain L.
Another in a long list of places I've driven by and had no idea what a hidden treasure it is. BBQ Corner, from the outside, is an unassuming Chinese restaurant, simple and far from ostentatious. I walk in and grab a table by the window, Buford Hwy side. It took a moment to get used to the menu as eash section has a theme that sort of repeats and you have to know what you want. Do you want the roast pork with the chicken or the duck, for instance? I ordered the pork and duck, let me tell you that this was quite the meal. Bring your appetite when you come here. Also the duck is cut haphazardly, so be careful else you may bite down on a bone where you didn't expect one. Needless to say, the flavor is amazing, the pork was lean and plentiful, the duck was fantastic. The price was right as well, under 10 bucks for a LOT of food. I recommend it.
(4)Christopher P.
There's alot to order off their menu; and most probably shitty. But if you get the real authentic stuff, you're in for a treat. They serve stuff that's not even on the menu.... you have to ask for that shit! This place is hangover heaven as they close at 2am. I can't tell you what to get but just go and try. The servers are really nice and everything is always hot.
(4)James H.
When I first moved to Atlanta, BBQ Corner II was one of my first Chinese restaurant outings. Following a good initial trip with my parents, I would subsequently go with a number of non-Chinese friends who would affectionately nickname this place "Chinky nosh," for the great food we'd get here. It's been some ten years since my first visit to BBQ Corner II, and unfortunately, time has been about as kind to the restaurant as it has to me. On my last visit, I was the "horrible Chinaman" from Ivan S's review, and as he mentions we got the Beef Chow Fun as well as some dim sum items. While the others in my group said the chow fun was a bit too greasy, as someone who always orders chow fun with his dim sum, I found it the best part of our meal. Unfortunately, the dim sum dishes I ordered were rather lukewarm, so by the close of the meal our (and bear with me as I don't know the official English menu names for the dim sum dishes--I'll just describe) Xien Sui Jiao (fried shrimp and pork dumpling), Luo Buo Gao (turnip cake), Xia Jiao (shrimp dumpling), and Char Siu Bao (BBQ pork bun, both baked and steamed) were all rather cold. Were I to specifically seek dim sum, I'd probably opt to go to Oriental Pearl or Royal China.
(3)Justin T.
It has been some time since I've been back to BBQ Corner II. We initially started frequenting this restaurant when a change of management at the oriental pearl turned them tragically into a buffet. Having dined there and being disappointed after ordering off the menu I sought out another Cantonese restaurant and came upon BBQ Corner. Being close to broke at the time and living well outside the perimeter (Canton! What was I thinking moving out there?) I did not have much opportunity to explore the rest of Buford Highway and as a result ended up dining at BBQ Corner whenever I had an urge for Cantonese. Quality of the food seemed to vary wildly, some days being surprisingly well done and others being much less than memorable. Developed a friendly relationship with the wait staff and was never left wanting as far as service was concerned. Decor could use some work with booth upholstery cracking and much of the place needing a rework. They are open late but I find the quality of the food much compromised when visiting during the early morning. Dimsum is available during lunch but in limited selection, quantity and quality. Despite my complaints the overall experience was not a bad one especially in light of the over the top service we received from slowly establishing ourselves as regulars. Nostalgia makes me want to return here but the varying food quality makes me go elsewhere. Decent but sadly not great.
(3)Nicholas P.
So, Allen M. brought me to this place and I have only been there one additional time. It's a bit of a drive for me and usually when I'm in the area, it's rarely for dining. I don't remember the a lot of the menu items, but what I do remember is primarily my first experience where I was anxious about trying something new. I believe I got the pig, beef, and the soy chicken combination. The soy chicken, along with the Spinach with Garlic Sauce, got fought over. I think I won :) We also went through three pots of tea, and spent a considerable amount of time chatting with the staff. Apparently I must have come off as some kind of dining noob due to my intrigue with my food, because they seemed especially eager to make sure that I enjoyed the meal. I did, and this appeared to only heighten their generous and friendly nature towards me. Now that I wrote this, I wish I had gone here for dinner instead of cooking at home, but I think this place is on my agenda for this week :)
(4)Emilia L.
Every time I come here, I am struck by how cheap the prices are. The last few times I've been here, I've always ordered the wonton noodle soup. I know this is the place to go to for the authentic stuff, but I am just not adventurous enough to order tripe or intestines. My last visit was no exception, I ordered the wonton noodle soup and was surprised to find they had mixed up the vegetables (I had been used to baby bok choy, but they put chai sin in there-- not sure of the English name). The soup came out fast and piping hot. He ordered the duck rice for $5-something. It came with a decent amount of duck, and good pieces of duck, too! He ended up ordering a bowl of wonton noodle soup after eyeing mine. I also love the fact that they always provide a pot of jasmine tea. Upon leaving, our server came running out the door after us-- apparently, he had charged $5 too much and admitted to it, so I appreciated the honesty. Of course, they refunded the money. I will continually come back for my wonton noodle soup fix. If only you were open on Wednesdays!
(5)Ferdinand H.
I have to agree with Eva and Dio (Hi guys!!!), 3 only. This place had mediocre food throughout, but decent fried noodles (Chow Mein, Cantonese, double fried style!). There is better in Atlanta. Avoid. (I warned my dad on this one too!!!)
(3)Teresa M.
This was once our favorite Chinese food place but we went yesterday and it was terrible. We got two of the specials which is what we generally do. The eggplant dish was not recognizable from any dish we have ever had and was smothered in oyster sauce and the steamed chicken had no flavor at all. The Lomein and sesame chicken that the kids ate were the same as always but the adult dishes (including an order of pot stickers that were under seasoned as well) were a major disappointment. Could this place be under new management?? There were no bar b cue ducks in the window. The Bar b cue area was closed and dark. There was one other party there at 7pm on a Saturday night in Asian square. Granted the International grocery store is now at of business and this location may be suffering from that but the food was not up to the ususal
(1)Abby S.
This restaurant was dubbed "the 1" by my BF and I...as in..when we want some good chinese food, kinda late, without too much hassle this place is number one. I have tried most everything on the menu and only a few times have I been disappointed (one time the duck feet w/ bone was not tender enough and clung to the bone as to render it inedible). But still the assorted meat/tofu hot pot, pork and oyster hot pot, tofu mushroom hot pot...always satisfied. For the longest time I didn't know that they served Dim Sum, but they do..until 3pm daily and it is amazingly good too. There is rarely a line on the weekends but the selection is smaller than Happy Valley Seafood or Royal China. My favorites are the duck tongue (Sunday only), and the lotus leaf sticky rice (it's different here - they use bbq pork so it's a bit sweet - a change of pace and delicious).
(5)Night K.
I have been eating at this place for since I was a teenager. I have an affinity for this place. The food is always good. I have never had a negative experience here. The waiters and waitresses are always on point and they don't confuse your order unlike some other dim sum places in the Atlanta area. The prices are good. Overall, I would recommend this place to friends and family.
(5)Vincent K.
Oh BBQ Corner 2, you are open late (2 am), and serve decent cantonese cooking for a good price ($8-12 depending on dish). Although not all your your portions are big the ones that are make up for the ones that aren't. Having visitors in town, i inquired what they wanted to eat and they said chinese. luckily my visitors usually mean traditional chinese food when they say chinese, not american's definition of chinese food (egg rolls, etc). Seeing the hour and knowing their price range i took them to BBQ Corner 2 (is there a bbq corner 1?). It was a short drive to the restaurant on a wednesday night at 9 pm and when we got there the parking lot was empty, save for a few cars here and there. When we walked in there was a party of 4 finishing up and a party of 2 clearly starting their combination dinner as displayed by their Egg drop soup and wonton soup on the table. We were greeted by a senior waiter and menus, tea and water was served. As we flipped through the menu, i can hear the chatter of a typical cantonese restaurant with the waiters and waitresses huddled in the back talking about recent purchases and things happening in the news. sicne there was 4 of us we decided to order 4 dishes and share canto style amongst the table. We ended up ordered 'Beef brisket casserole ($9), salt pepper pork chops ($9), chinese broccoli with seafood ($13), and beef chow fun ($8 or 9) (did not want but the guy ordering made his case for it). So off the waiter went to the back and i could hear the stove fire up. The restaurant is a typical chinese restaurant setup... some decor but nothing over the top like PF Chang's. Table cloth over the table tops and seating of up too 75 or so and most importantly sanitary! The front also has a bbq display as seen in 'A Christmas Story' but at this hour they had already cleaned it out... and usually at this hour i don't typically order any chinese bbq since it won't be fresh... the best times is around 12 pm to 2 pm when the meat has just come out of the bbq pit. After 10-15 min the food started to come out. Everything looked in order and rice was promptly delivered after. The beef brisket casserole served in the clay pot was well seasoned but a bit small for $9 but otherwise the meat was cooked long enough to be tender and the white radish in the casserole was tender. The salt pepper pork chops were well seasoned with a bit of a kick. The pork was tender and tasted normal with no signs of refrying (which often happens in some restaurants to save time and costs they will pre-fry their fried foods and re-fry when its ordered since cook meat lasts a little longer than fresh meat). The chinese broccoli wasn't burned (as it is sometimes with inexperienced chefs) and came out tender as did the seafood, although it could've used a bit more salt. The beef chow fun had a bit of charring on some of the noodles but nonetheless it was scarfed down without a second thought. The service was attentive and rice and tea refills were brought out promptly. For a $50 spot 3 males and 1 female were fed comfortably. Overall the food was as it should be, nothing impressive but definitely worth the money paid. the service was attentive and polite and the atmosphere was spot on. It won't challenge Canton Cooks for any taste tests but if you're in the area i wouldn't hesitate to come on in. Good
(4)Kathy H.
NOT the best Dim Sum in Atlanta. It is hit and miss here. Always a good local crowd, but not sure about the quality of the food. On the plus side it is located in a large shopping complex with many great shops, good bargains, and an asian grocery store where you can get just about anything
(2)Eva T.
They sell Chinese bbq meats, like cha-shu, roasted duck, roasted pig, chicken...etc., porridge, wonton noodle soup, chowfun, as well as typical Cantonese stir-fried dishes. Food is not bad, especially for Atlanta, since I can only think of two other in the area that sells Chinese bbq. The place is a little bit on the dirty side for me. It's carpeted inside... and I can't imagine how dirty it probably is with all the grease drippings from the dishes as they travel from the kitchen to the tables. Tables and chairs can be sticky. Personally, I'd prefer ordering out from this place. I'd give it 4 stars for the food, but due to its issues with cleanliness, I give this place overall 3.5 stars.
(3)Jason C.
My wife and I love this place. We don't go there for its lavishness or even the atmosphere - we go because the food is great. I am a huge fan of the fish maw soup (w/ a dash of white pepper and some red vinegar). I think we have tried most items on the menu and have not been disappointed by quality yet. The best thing about this place is the diversity of the menu. On more than one occasion I have ordered my soup followed by a plate of Har Gow, pork riblets and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf - only to follow these "starters" w/ an entrée of either the Crispy Duck or BBQ Pork or Salted Fish / Chicken (I can't usually finish all of the rice or vegetables - but, I love the meat). I really enjoy my meal and since the prices are low I can mix and match a meal anyway I choose. The staff is much to polite to admonish me for my wasteful ways. I am still working up to the whole, fat frog dish; the staff says it is great. I'll try it...eventually.
(4)David N.
When I lived in ATL I would eat here often. The dim sum is the best in ATL and may be among the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot of dim sum in a lot of different cities). I used to take all of my visiting family and friends here to eat when I lived in ATL. I've never had a bad meal here (dim sum or regular menu items)
(5)Peter Y.
I was here to order a quick lunch the other day and got the San Bao Fun (3 meat combo over rice)...after all, it IS supposed to be a BBQ place. What I really got was old rice drenched in soy sauce covered with even older meat. Is Cha siu (roast pork) supposed to have a green tint to it?
(1)Jeff L.
Having grown up in Toronto, around some of the best Chinese food outside Hong Kong, my wife and I have hunted feverishly for good Chinese food in the area. We've eaten at Ming's (also in Asian Square) and have always enjoyed ourselves. BBQ Corner 2 also serves up some mighty fine Cantonese cuisine. To start, I must say that we were disappointed in the BBQ. The portions were smaller than we'd like and the flavors just weren't particularly refined or vibrant. We know that Ming's (in the same plaza) does much better BBQ so if we're in the mood for BBQ, we go there. As for the rest of their food, although nowhere near as good as most places in Toronto, it's still darn good. We've thoroughly enjoyed most everything we've ordered there, with just a few exceptions. I certainly can't list out all of the dishes we've ordered, but suffice it to say, we've been happy a heck of a lot more than we've been disappointed. Overall, my wife and I have eaten here numerous times and enjoyed our meal each and every time. However, both of us think that Ming's (just a few doors down) serves up better food at better prices, so we tend to go there instead. Despite that, we come here often enough to say that we are indeed fans and happily recommend the place to anyone in the area looking for very good (and very authentic) Chinese food.
(3)nessa y.
Food shopping on an empty stomach is a bad, bad idea. A innocent trip to get siracha sauce at Ranch 99 ended with a basket of mystery items. Before I bought out the entire store, I decided enough was enough. I had to get some food in my empty belly before I ended up with 10 varieties of fish sauce. BBQ Corner II around the corner (har har) seemed like a good idea, whats better than delicious roast pork (siu yook)? I ordered the three roast meat appetizer of roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and roast duck. Oh and bubble tea thrown in for good measure. Though it all looked good, it didnt taste great. You get alot for the buck, but the portions of meat were off; lots of chicken,a few pieces of duck and pork. And the pork was chopped in thin slices. I dont know about you but when I order pork, I want large chunks of delicious pig. The chicken and duck tasted a bit off. The last straw was the bubble tea; tapioca bubbles aren't supposed to be hard. 2 stars for excellent service and ok food.
(2)Judy L.
Dined here tonight and it's been more than five years since I have dined here. Since then, I believe that they have changed some of the decor around since then and it all looks much cleaner. It wasn't my idea to dine here as I'm not a fan. I like that they have a menu with images of their dishes with the corresponding number to let you locate the name, price, and description on the dishes on the menu. FOOD - Minced pork with eggplant hot pot || this dish is okay. If you love eggplant, this dish is for you. Be careful as the hot pot is a metal one and it continuously keeps your dish hot which means don't eat it too quickly. Scoop some aside and let it cool down a bit or else you will burn your tongue. - Dry Beef Chow Fun || this dish was pretty standard. It's not the best chow fun that I've had, but it's just okay. It tastes how it should. I think the restaurant needs to clean or scrub their wok more as the noodles had black debris or specks from the wok on it. SERVICE The service was what it should be. They refilled our water and were attentive. It wasn't busy at 9:30pm on this Saturday night. There were about five occupied tables and three servers. Overall, as I am not a fan of this place, this will not be my first choice to dine as there are better Chinese restaurants in Atlanta and some that even open late like BBQ Corner 2.
(2)Kurt F.
This is a small, family run, hole-in-the-wall restaurant tucked away in Asian Square on Buford Highway. As a long time resident of Chamblee I'm used to finding these hidden gems, but to the average Joe Atlantan it may seem a little intimidating at first. Trust me; when there are signs posted in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish, and English, you've found a friendly place to eat. Despite what my fellow Yelper have said, I found the dim sum to be pretty decent; I especially like the shrimp rolls and the bean curd. The lunch menu is 5.95 per entrée and that includes tea, rice, soup (go with the hot and sour) and an above average spring roll. I found the Sesame Beef to be too sweet, but I'd recommend trying the pork dishes. The real deal, however, is the two whole lobsters for 17.95$ (served at both lunch and dinner). "Yes", they are fresh (and in a tank) and "No", there is not a catch: Two, one pound lobsters, cooked any number of ways, already cracked, and served with rice. I had mine baked with butter, salt, peppers and onions. For the skeptic Yelpers I've posted a photo. All in all, an above average experience with below average prices. We will be back many more times.
(4)Andrew H.
I'd imagine this is how people who idolized Namath felt when they saw his embarrassing fall from grace. This is the first restaurant I enjoyed in Atlanta, almost 5 or 6 years ago. The food was fresh and tasty. The BBQ was crispy, juicy, and fresh. Today I came, after a 2 year hiatus, because of the chaos on 285. I wanted to be comforted from the insane traffic. I wanted flashbacks to the deliciousness that I once experienced. I wanted to reminisce about the good times... I was greeted with nothing but pure disappointment. The food was so mediocre. The sauces were watery and poorly seasoned. The black bean beef had a hint of spoiled smell quickly disguised by the more fragrant black beans. The BBQ was old and tough and dry. They even tried to alleviate the dryness by pouring soy sauce all over it. Even the spicy chili oil on the table tasted "aged," in a bad way. There was absolutely nothing nostalgic about this meal. I can't help but feel that this was inevitable with the decline of the once bustling Asian square. 3 stars because I have had great meals here, once upon a time. It might still be decent to someone who has not tasted Them at their best. But Sadly I am still craving some good Chinese food.
(3)James P.
Good service, good food and they take plastic. This place is in the same shopping plaza as Mings. The service here is excellent. The BBQ Duck is very good, not very greasy and not tough at all. Good food at low prices....
(4)Patrick S.
This is hands down the best dim sum in the Atlanta area that I've had. Make sure to get an order of the steamed pork buns, pan fried pork buns, and the eggplant. Delicious! You get so much food for so little money.
(5)Tom C.
What can I say? Food is cheap. Their dim sum is good and tasty. Not a dim sum expert but what I tasted I liked and I'm not sure what its called. They are open late till 2am. Service...they are alert and attentive. They filled up my glass everytime it was empty which is hard to do because I drink water like a fish in water!
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