Always Cool BBQ

Great grilled fish! Been here 2 times now for it. Also picked up the lamb skewers this time and they were excellent.

I'm not sure what it is, but we went in expecting one thing, and it was entirely something else.With 1 door entry to 3 different establishments (Special Noodle, KTV Karaoke, and Always Cool BBQ), it was basically 1 main restaurant holding 3 names.I FEEL like this establishment used to be Yummy Yummy Bao (like in Milpitas) and underwent a name change to Special Noodle, because the items are exactly the same, and then some.Service was unattentive. We were seated, and then never gotten back to except for when orders were coming out.Food was underwhelming. though the menu was very expansive with customizable options of noodle or rice for the specialty dish. While everything came out hot, we were expecting more skewer options like at a traditional skewer bar. But with the combined restaurants, it was more Special Noodle specializing in... noodles.I wish everything came out in order. We didn't receive our carb dish with the lemon chicken (first to come out) we ordered until midway through, so there wasn't anything to eat it with other than by itself. And our onion pancake came out last, which we expected to come out first.We went in with a different expectation, only to come into a restaurant we weren't very satisfied with at the start, and then confirmed our dissatisfaction afterwards at this encounter.Interior is nice, though. This would be more of a family sit-down place for dinner in my eyes than a place to get together with friends for drinks.

Having a get together with some friends when in town. A friend picked this place and it was delicious. They have lots of variety of skewers and side dishes to share. So glad there were 5 of us so we can taste most of the menu. We thought we over ordered but it was good portion size. Their dumplings and beef rolls were delicious. All the food came in a good timely matter and you don't feel like you have been waiting. Love the decor and super trendy. It reminded me when I was in Hong Kong. Toward the end of the night they have open mic karaoke. Seem super fun. Definitely a place for a group of friends. Will definitely come back when in town again.

First time here and it was GOOD. Great location with big parking lot. The sign js huge so you can't miss it. Very cute decoration here with lots of colorful lights. Extensive food menu. Order food with QR code. We got a lot of stuff and everything taste good. Server Jeff cooked the stone pot noodle right in front of us. Excellent service from Jeff. I highly recommend.

Always Cool BBQ is a very fun place, especially if you come in a large group. I've been here a couple of times and both experiences were very different. The first time, I came with a large group and we ordered multiple dishes (family style). It was interesting trying the various options which is a lot!! Then we walked next door to do Karaoke and it was a lot of fun. The second time, I came only with my husband since we had been dreaming about the food since the last time we went but it was a bit different this time. It was too much for two and we didn't get to order too many dishes like the first time. I suggest coming with a group of 4 at least.Also, I believe the menu has changed a bit. Before you could order by the skewers but now you have to purchase 3 minimum which I wasn't a big fan of. To be honest the skewers are the least favorite dish from here. They were very chewy. We had the beef ones. The rest of the other dishes were delicious!My husband's favorite is the Spicy Fried Clams. They have the best ones I've tried. I'm not a huge fan of clams but the ones here are delicious! We also have the Onion Pancakes (they were better the first time we ordered vs the second time). The second time they were very thin band didn't taste like onion pancakes. The combo fried rice was good and my favorite was the String Beans and Eggplant. This dish was delicious! The Red Oil Pork Won Tons are a bit for me. They have the Sichuan sauce that is tingly and it was a it for me. Overall I would totally come back just with more people. It is funner with a large group.

Honestly didn't expect much. I thought it was gonna be a typical skewer place but the non-skewer items were so good. I definitely would come back for the twice cooked pork. However I don't recommend the abalone vermicelli because you get two and it so so so tiny.

Food is 4 star. My favs are braised pork and fried chicken. I haven't eaten here for weeks because the karaoke was very loud last time! I didn't want to hear it at all, but I had no choice but to listen to a random person's singing if I want my food...That's not enjoyable and it was noise pollution to me ...I'm so glad that no one is using the karaoke today, which gives me some nice and peaceful time to truly enjoy my food. I don't visit this place often because it's pricey. Similar BBQ places have long lines, but not this one. There're always empty tables.Reply to business owner:I'm glad to receive the business owner's reply. It wasn't the karaoke next door. The singer/customer was singing in the restaurant. He's a mid aged man. He was sitting next to the front desk/cashier desk and facing the big screen to sing. I encountered him two times and thought it was the management team hired him. Since I don't like to eat with the loud noise, so I stopped going to your restaurant for weeks. Perhaps other customers appreciate some karaoke background music. I know you care about your business. I have some sincere suggestions that may help your business:- lower the food price and you will definitely get more customers. But I understand maybe you try to run the business with less customers but higher profit.- offer smaller portion options for food. For example, we ordered green beans (not on skewers, but on a plate) yesterday, we didn't even finish half. But I loved how you have a smaller portion option for braised pork!- update your Yelp menu!!! Most businesses have a menu, but I don't see yours. Your website doesn't have a menu either.That's all I could think of at the moment. I wish the best to your business!

We came Friday night, no reservation is needed. I recommend fried squid, bbq lamb is also delicious. Price is fair, seats are comfortable, and service was good. Will come again.

Fast service and self order on phone. Cute fish tank and lights for the vibes. A little on the salty side and uses bamboo skewers instead of metal.

Very interesting place, has fish tank next to your table. The food looks very delicious and authentic .