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Friends’ BBQ 友缘串吧 — chinese in Chinatown. You can taste the generations behind this.
Jialin Zhang
67 reviews
Beef and fat skewers was about .99 cents worth of meat, half of which was inedible, also tasteless.
I had high hopes for this place, but it turned out to be one of the most underwhelming dining experiences I’ve had.
Ordered a fried rice, chicken skin and beef tongue, paid 42. I have no clue why this place is so well rated.
2358 S Wentworth Ave 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60616
“牛筋 (10/10) was my favorite here as it tasted great for me, a bit Korean style”
“Quick in and out, but really good grilled meats.”
Quick in and out, but really good grilled meats. Beef w/fat, pork belly, squid, and xinjiang special lamb were all really tasty with a perfect amount of heat.
James Smith
Sep 2025
“This is a mom and pop restaurant with authentic cuisine.”
This is a mom and pop restaurant with authentic cuisine. Loved fast the food came out and the imported drinks. Server was an old man who was very nice to us
Sam N
Aug 2025
“A great place to eat out with friends and a unique set of food choices like cow tung cobobs.”
Alexander Juarez
Aug 2025
“First thing you notice is the cute wallpaper and music like it's a dance club.”
First thing you notice is the cute wallpaper and music like it's a dance club. Everything was great, fried rice cakes were the highlight. Staff were fast and friendly.
Eric Rasmussen
Aug 2024
“Best BBQ restaurant in Chinatown area, they are the only one.”
Sam Huang
Jul 2024
“Roasted frog legs was excellent.”
Ahmad Mansour
Jun 2024
“Fatty lamb skewers were our favorite dish.”
Fatty lamb skewers were our favorite dish. Tofu skin and fried rice cakes were also good. The grilled bread was a little dry. We didn’t like the corn cheese. Overall we would come back again for the lamb skewers!
Amy
Mar 2024
“Skewers were delicious.”
Skewers were delicious. My GF and I shared a lamb w fat and beef w fat skewer and they were both super delicious. No complaints here. Quick service as well.
Michael Barone
Dec 2023
“Everything is so well seasoned.”
Everything is so well seasoned! The scallop was overcooked so it was too chewy and salty. The chicken skin was so good. Will be back!
Lily V (Lily)
Feb 2025
“Oh my gosh. This place is a lot of fun! Everything comes out in sticks, even breas rolls and green...”
Oh my gosh. This place is a lot of fun! Everything comes out in sticks, even breas rolls and green beans! It was definitely a fun, unique place, and the service was very quick. We found lots of street parking too.
C. D. McM
Jan 2024
“Located at the corner of 24th Place and Wentworth.”
Located at the corner of 24th Place and Wentworth. Small but cozy joint. The skewers were flavorful. The clams were spicy and yummy. The grilled oysters were okay and did not taste fresh the time that I was there. No alcohol but they are BYOB. I would go back again.
Ray C
Sep 2023
“Food was not good at all, it didn’t have the flavor that grilled skewers should have.”
Rebecca
Sep 2024
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