Solid choice for dim sum to go! My mom and I were craving some dim sum this weekend and wanted a quick option we could pick up without having to go down to Chinatown! They have a limited menu but what they do offer is all delicious and steaming! They sell their dim sum in set orders of 4 and most cost $5 which is pretty reasonable for the rising prices of dim sum! I love their chicken feet, hargao and xiumai which are seasoned well and come in large portions! I recommend this as a quick solid option when you want a good to go dim sum place!
This place has great bbq roast pork and roast pig ! The char siew is nice and juicy! They have limited dim sum but all very good! I got their big baos which are so good! Those are meals within itself! The spare rib rice or spare rib rice noodle is so good and great value! I didn't even want to post this to let the secret out! It's a hidden gem in Beacon Hill.
Quick service, great prices, and I can't believe this place has escaped me for so long. I had bbq hum bao and siu ma and made for a perfect lunch. I'm excited to try more great food!
Don't expect fancy. Do expect some darn good dim sum, very generous size, and good price. I will definitely be back, Be ready to order by the time you get to the front of the line.
Beacon BBQ 3.7/5 Food - 4.7/5 Quality: 5/5 Portion sizes: 5/5 Flavor: 4/5 A literal icon among icons. As much as I'd like to keep this review as objective as possible, I'm guilty to admit that there will be a hint of bias (especially when rating the food here), since I've been going here since I was practically an infant. For me, this place has arguably one of, if not the best, dimsum menu's I've ever tried. From the roast pork to the gigantic hambao's, nothing is unflavorful or lacks quality. My favorite menu items have always been the siumai, which is GINORMOUS compared to other dimsum places, packs a punch in flavor, and is so rich in texture where all the juices start to ooze out after every bite-- it's the kind of food that stays good even after reheating it the next day; and the BBQ pork hambao. You see, I've always lost my composure when eating these pork hambao's when I was younger, simply because the meat to flour ratio was perfect (densely packed) and most notably the bao itself, which stole the show with its mild sweetness that paired extremely well with the savory, umami-ness of the BBQ pork filling. However, the recipe changed after some years and the bao is no longer the same in terms of flavor. What was an addictively sweet dough now tastes plain. Although it's not the worst, I still knocked off a point because my favorite item no longer had that distinction that made it stand out from all the other store-bought BBQ pork buns in my freezer. It lost that nostalgia, to put it simply, and wouldn't be the first thing I'd order on the menu anymore. Service - 4/5 Hospitality - 3/5 Wait times - 5/5 If there's one thing that never changes about this place, it's the service. You can expect quick service whenever you're here, whether you want to order 1 or even 10 items. Although, hospitality and service value are just alright. In other words, it's not the best but not the worst either. When you're there, you ask for the food, maybe exchange a few words, and you're out the door. Design - 2.5/5 Interior: 2/5 Exterior: 2/5 Neighborhood: 4/5 Amenities: 2/5 HOLE IN THE WALL ALERT! Although the inside and outside look unassuming (possibly even somewhat dingy too if you're gonna stop by at night when its no longer daylight savings), the vibrant and comfy neighborhood that Beacon Hill has to offer is something not to be overlooked. Overall, Beacon BBQ is the epitome of a HOLE IN THE WALL restaurant. Nestled in the comfy neighborhood of Beacon Hill, this inconspicuous restaurant that has stood strong for a decade admist all the gentrification, torrential downpours, (inserts more for added effect)-- is a hidden gem that has so much to offer, as long as you don't judge it by its cover. Don't miss the big red sign the next time you decide to wind down Beacon Hill!
I like their steam buns, both bbq pork and the huge pork buns. The shrimp dumplings and siumai are good too.
Awesome food so glad I stopped in for the first time! People were really nice! You almost wouldn't even notice the place it's sort of tucked in and I kind of had to do a U turn to get in but it was absolutely worth it! I got the Ribs with the noodles and they were different but in a good way and tried a fried sesame ball for the first time and now I'm hooked
Sad I didn't know about this place sooner. I grew up in San Francisco, love dim sum, and crave it all the time. There are decent spots in the Seattle ID, but this is my new go-to for to-go. Favorites: - Chicken feet were fresh out the steamer -- melted in my mouth and so tasty. - Pork spare ribs were juicy and tender, and the rice rolls were silky smooth. - Siu yuk (roasted pork) had crunchy skin. - Bok tong go (sweet rice sponge cake) was light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. They make thinner pieces, which I much prefer. A full box for $5. Also good: - Ha gao (shrimp dumplings) were huge with lots of shrimp filling. - Jin duy (fried sesame balls with red bean filling) was less greasy and very crunchy. Service was quick and friendly. They were busy with walk-ins early Saturday but cranking out new steamer baskets to keep up with the demand. Space is bright and clean. Prices are very reasonable. Love it!!!
It hits the spot. The siu mai is basic yet good. I'm spoiled, coming from LA, we have a giant shrimp and fish eggs on our siu mai. But the Har Gow was bomb; It's bigger than usual and the flavors are all there. As for the bbq pork bun, they added a bit more bbq flavor, which I love. The bigger bun is a classic with pork, sausage and an egg. I'd def recommend the har gow and bbq pork bun.
Disclaimer: Restaurant is to-go only! Coming from SF, my dim sum expectations are low from other cities. But man this place knows what they are doing. We literally got a bit a of everything! They were out of their entrees when we went, but will surely be returning for those!