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Prime BBQB-?
33 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
· Barbecue restaurant, Asian restaurant, Chinese restaurant
· San Mateo
Lively skewers-focused spot blending Japanese yakitori and Chinese chuanr; tasty favorites exist, but expect small portions, variable execution, slow service at peaks, and promotional review noise.
Why this grade
⚠️ Review concerns: This assessment reflects moderate uncertainty due to questionable review patterns. See details in Authenticity Assessment. Prime BBQ delivers creative skewer execution with standout dishes like mentaiko udon and beef tongue in a charming, lively setting, but inconsistent food quality and slow pacing at peak times limit its appeal.
One caveat: Service pacing can be very slow during rush, with missing or mis-timed items
What to order here
- Mentaiko Stir Fried Udon with Shrimp
- Gyutan (Beef Tongue) Skewers
- Chicken Meatball Skewer
What stands out
- Playful atmosphere with cute details
- Wide skewer selection to mix and match
- Mentaiko udon that punches above its weight
Opening Hours
Monday16:30–23:30
Tuesday16:30–23:30
Wednesday16:30–23:30
Thursday16:30–23:30
Friday16:30–23:30
Saturday11:30–23:30
Sunday11:30–23:30
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