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Fei Xiang Gong
Master Critic Review
Fei Xiang Gong
8.1
Interactive Chinese BBQ experience featuring lamb kebabs and northeastern Jilin Province specialties cooked on auto-rotating grills at your table. The cumin-rubbed skewers arrive raw for tableside grilling, with tender lamb and beef among the standouts alongside Sichuan-style hot pot and home-style dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cumin Lamb Skewers, Beef Skewers, Spicy Hot Pot
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 7.9
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Auto-rotating grills let you cook premium Chinese skewers tableside
Who should go: Groups seeking interactive dining and lamb lovers
When to visit: Weeknights to avoid long waits and valet backup
What to order: Lamb and beef skewers, sweet and sour pork, smashed cucumber
Insider tip: Valet parking only, arrive early as it gets crowded
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Valet only ($12-15), no self-parking available. Street parking extremely limited in Koreatown, plan for valet
Dress code: Casual to smart casual - jeans fine but expect smoke/grill smell on clothes from tableside cooking
Noise level: Loud and energetic - busy dining room with sizzling grills, better for groups than intimate conversation
Weekend wait: 60-90 min without reservation, valet backup adds 15-20 min
Weekday lunch: Minimal wait, but verify hours as primarily dinner-focused
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited - vegetable skewers, hot pot vegetables, cucumber sides available but meat-focused menu
Vegan options: Very limited - mostly sides like smashed cucumber and vegetable skewers, notify server in advance
Gluten-free options: Challenging - soy sauce in many dishes, cumin rubs may contain fillers, ask kitchen about modifications
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes for adventurous dates - the interactive grilling is a natural conversation starter and creates shared experience. Skip if you want quiet romance or are sensitive to smoke/strong food smells on clothes.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Weeknights before 7pm you'll likely get seated within 20-30 min. Weekends absolutely need a reservation - walk-ins face 60-90 min waits. Parties of 4+ should always book ahead.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for older kids (8+) who enjoy interactive cooking - the auto-rotating grills are entertaining. Not ideal for toddlers due to hot grills at table level and loud atmosphere. No kids menu but skewers are crowd-pleasers.
Best For
Better for: Interactive tableside cooking experience with premium Chinese BBQ skewers - more theatrical and hands-on than typical Koreatown BBQ. Excels at group dining where the rotating grill becomes entertainment. Northeastern Chinese specialties you won't find at Sichuan or Cantonese spots.
Skip if: You want quiet conversation or romantic intimacy (too loud), have strict vegetarian/vegan needs (limited options), dislike food smells on clothes, or prefer Korean BBQ ventilation systems (these grills are smokier). Also skip if you're in a rush - the interactive cooking adds time.