NORTHERN CHINA BBQ

This place serves great Northern Chinese–style food. The skewers are delicious, and the fried rice is really well done. I also loved the wood ear mushroom side dish and the stinky tofu — both were surprisingly tasty. Everything we tried was flavorful and well-seasoned. Definitely worth a visit if you like authentic Chinese flavors.

Honestly, Northern China BBQ is such a solid find in SoMa. If you're looking for a spot that actually feels authentic and laid-back, this is it. The selection of skewers and dishes is huge—you can get everything from classic lamb to some more unique items you don't see everywhere else. ​The flavors are really on point, especially if you love that bold cumin and spice kick. For being in SF, the prices are pretty reasonable, so you can actually fill up without it costing a fortune. Plus, the vibe inside is really cool and cozy, making it a great place to just hang out and eat with a group of friends.

Decent Northern China style dishes — extensive selection of various barbecue skewers (meat, seafood, mushroom, veg) reminiscent of Mainland Chinese street food. Lamb Skewer is slightly gamey, dusted with the classic cumin-paprika seasoning. Enjoy with cold side dishes such as the standard Smashed Cucumber. Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce is fragrant from Sichuan peppercorn and chilis.

5/5 SO SO YUMMYYY!!! This hit the spot 😍😩 We actually came here after another meal that we weren’t satisfied with. The best were 1. Chicken skewers and 2. Taiwanese sausage skewers. The seaweed salad was also excellent. Next time we’ll come for a proper meal and get some much more!

Decent skewers. Good amount of seating. Service is quick. Wished they had the tray to keep the skewers warm.