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All the food we ordered was so good. The variety menu was kind of impressive, and we loved that 😉 it's not Japanese but more Chinese. Order can made my own devices which is easy! My understanding is that they are not accepting reservations, but I found a waiting machine when you arrived. It's better to get earlier to check on your waiting list if you want to secure your table. No outside tables for dogs too. The place was already very crowded - about to be full at 6pm on Friday night. The customer service level was very good, and the staff was friendly and nice. I agree that some other people said the food was too salty, and it was indeed too salty. I hope they can put more spices on the table and customize it themselves. I love the dessert there! They do cook and serve very fresh 😉

+8

Food was amazing. Staff were friendly and service was good. Will definitely go again.

food was amazing. Staff were friendly and service was good. Will definitely go again.

Food was amazing. staff were friendly and service was good. Will definitely go again.

This is a late review but I had to share our Prime bbq experience with you all from 12/20/25.\n\nFood was yummy!!! The wagyu was pricey but each bite was delicious.\n\nThe food warmer in the karaok…

The dishes are delicious. Good service. A bit difficult to find parking. We came here for dinner and all of us like this place.

Big fan of this place. The food is consistently great and the atmosphere inside has a nice relaxed vibe. For appetizers I always go for the crispy chicken skin and the mixed tempura. Both are super…

The place has ample street parking. Interior is decorated with colorful flowers, parasols and paper lanterns. The Mentaiko stir friend udon with shrimp and yakitori rib eye are my favorites. The eg…

Christina Hong

Enjoyed good Japanese Yakitori and Bento box for our late Sunday lunch. Liked the atmosphere & decor. Even have cute Labubu plushie on the light fixtures, lanterns, and cherry blossoms decor.

+2

Dharma M

Came here to celebrate mother's day. We arrived when they just opened. We got seated right away. There are plenty item in the menu. We ordered various items, meat, seafood and veggie. For me the highlight is the fried eggplant and udon. The curry rice is also good. The rest are ok. Typical japanese yakitori. The scallops vermicelli is a bit bland. Pricewise I think a bit pricey but I think it is normal for yakitori.

+7

Kayee Chu

Asian owned Japanese and Chinese skewer place. Nice staff, the Japanese skewers were better than the Chinese ones. My favorite was actually the shiitake mushroom I forgot to take a picture of. The oyster and scallop were good and fresh. Got a free Thai tea with a cute iced bear for leaving a review, good flavor and not too sweet. (kinda sad only his head was left, looked like he was drowning! lol) The Wagyu and regular beef skewers had too many tendons, made it chewy. The udon had good flavor and chewy consistency. Cute setup and ambiance. Nice staff that check up on you periodically. Food may take a little bit to arrive since they need to grill them all individually. Complimentary Kim Chi and seaweed salad. Has a grill to keep your skewers warm. Scan the QR code to order. They are open late and have happy hour! They also give out free ice cream for a Google review.

+5

Liz Donut

(Jan 2025). The food is tasty! Looking at the yakitori, it seemed expensive for the quantity of food. The scallop noodles was small, like 3 inches in diameter so it was like a bite of food...we would not have been full it it wasn't for the rice dishes so make sure to order a variety or it may be pricey. The Thai Tea bear is sooooooo cute. It's a very sweet drink.

+6

Service was definitely lacking. As soon as we got there, it took them a couple minutes to acknowledge us. We were finally seated, and no one offered a booster or high chair for the kids. When they ga…

service was definitely lacking. As soon as we got there, it took them a couple minutes to acknowledge us. We were finally seated, and no one offered a booster or high chair for the kids. When they …

This place stands out from its skewer competitors around! Compared to some other places (one even down the street), Prime BBQ offers so much more variety, unique dishes, and even different flavors of…

This place stands out from its skewer competitors around! Compared to some other places (one even down the street), Prime bbq offers so much more variety, unique dishes, and even different flavors …

Decent izakaya spot with quick service and self ordering via phone but not the highest quality... my favorite orders of the night was the takoyaki but recommend skipping the uni udon and combos sin…

Pretty reasonable prices and the food were pretty good. I love the fried mantou with the condensed milk, so crispy, light and fluffy. The grilled squid was pretty good, with just a mayonnaise dip, …

Had date night here with my boyfriend. The restaurant is a date night vibe. It was a bit pricey for what you get. Overall, it was pretty good and quick service. I recommend getting one of the com…

The skewers were good, decent price. Skip the chicken karaage though. There was a 5 min wait on a weekend. I'd come back again but wouldnt say it was exceptional but decent.

The skewers were good, decent price. Skip the chicken karaage though. There was a 5 min wait on a weekend. I'd come back again but wouldnt say it was exceptional but decent.

A yummy place offering a combo of Japanese and Chinese skewers. Located along the street with no dedicated parking, so street parking might be a bit difficult to find!\n\nI had spotty service ins…

Place is always packed though wait time is reasonable, menu good. Atmosphere is balance.

Place is always packed though wait time is reasonable, menu good. atmosphere is balance.

I came here for a birthday with a party of 7 people. The food is a bit pricey (total bill around 350$) but I think the food was yummy. I mainly had food from the seafood side and others enjoyed a variety of selections. I personally really enjoyed the shrimp skewers they had, they were a great size and very juicy! I also really liked their tofu and corn. Some foods I think were just okay were the miso soup, shrimp fried rice, and the squid. The scallion portion sizes were rather small for what you're paying. In terms of the the other skewers, I heard the meatballs, pork, lychee bacon, and beef chow mein were excellent. For the service and atmosphere: the service was good, they tended to my party, made sure we had space cleared which prevented clutter, and the food came out quickly. There were some kids running around, playing near our table, and watching us eat. It was fine at first but they became a bit disruptive and were in the way when our food was brought in sometimes. We were in a room in the back and so we asked if it's possible to shut the door but the waiter told us it wouldn't be optimal for bringing in food which is understandable.

Jinelise

Food feel like not that fresh, the fried food feel like from at least 2 hours ago. Food is pretty salty. Service is not that good, hard to find help. But maybe it’s the busy hour.

Gabriel Maçã

This place has potential to be a great spot, but it has a strong, unpleasant odor reminiscent of a bathroom. The food was delicious, but it arrived cold on the second round. The service was decent, but it was slow. Considering the high prices and numerous service flaws, I’m not sure if I’d return.

Randy F.

For all intents and purposes, Japanese yakitori style food served with a few Chinese appetizer options. Prices are very reasonable but the quality matches. Flavors are good but the meat and skewer quality are average, with the prime ribeye, kamo duck and wagyu steak notably disappointing. I did like the agedashi tofu and cold cucumbers. The countertop grill is mainly for display only or for keeping food warm as it’s only lit with candles and the main food is cooked in the kitchen. Most items come out closer to room temp and in bulk but the service is fast. Too many options in San Mateo especially closer to downtown. Prime BBQ accepts credit card including Amex. Reservations are accepted but not required. All seating is indoor only.

+3

Adrian Y

We came here as a party of six. The food tasted ok (fried chicken was soggy) but the portions were very very small. It was also very expensive for the amount that we ate. I also was not happy about the additional 18% tip being mandatory. The bill was over $355 and we did not order alcohol. We all left half hungry...hungry enough that we had to go eat dessert to fill our stomachs. Would not come here again.

+8

The price is reasonable and the service is good, almost no waiting time.\n\nWe tried all kind of skewers, all of them taste the same and a bit salty.

The price is reasonable and the service is good, almost no waiting time.\n\nWe tried all kind of skewers, all of them taste the same and a bit salty.

Stumbled upon Prime bbq after seeing that they have almost 5 stars, but I personally do not feel the same way after my experience.\n\nA cool, fun vibe - definitely a millennial's playlist playing i…

Lei X

The gyudon (beef with rice) has the same flavor & portion as the yoshinoya froze pack ($4) and it was sale as $17!? Then I doubt how the other dishes were made. The lamb skewer was awful, doesn’t tastes like lamb. The chick skin tastes good but it was clearly made by frying instead of grilled as its dish name suggested. The chive was surprisingly good with reasonable $2 price.

Weiqi Sun

They offer free ice cream if you leave a 5-star review on Google. But the food was actually terrible! We ordered the skewers, and most of them were burned, with visible black char marks. They also provided free kimchi, but it wasn’t fresh — it was dried out. The grilled beef tripe was not only burnt, but also sliced so thin that it was almost impossible to chew! On top of that, the prices were extremely high. Maybe this is just the Bay Area culture! A very disappointing experience traveling in SF

+1