Brochette Dumpling and Grill

I don't normally write reviews, but this new Japanese-Chinese addition to Redwood City is too good to not put in a good word! We have been here twice now and everything we've tried has been really tasty and authentic. Despite the fact that it is an Asian fusion restaurant, the restaurant offers unique and authentic dishes. For instance, the fish congee is excellent and reminds my wife of Hong Kong-style congee. And the pan-fried soup dumplings are as good as--if not better--than the ones at Dumpling Home in SF. The xiao long bao are also flavorful and juicy. We loved the skewers we tried too (unagi is especially juicy).Service is also great, they're very attentive without being pushy or anything like that. And the ambience and poppy dance music is a nice plus too.We will be back soon and tell all our friends who live nearby--it's that good!

Rating: 3.95/5We stopped by this spot in Redwood City for a quick snack while exploring the area. The menu was extensive, but we opted for appetizers since we didn't have time nor the stomach for a full meal. Service was good, and the food and drinks arrived in a reasonable time. Lychee Sake ($12): Beautifully presented with a large orchid garnish--delicious and sweet. I'm not a sake fan but this one I would recommend!A5 Japanese Wagyu Skewer ($19): The best item that we tried here. Wagyu was cooked nicely so that the meat was juicy but not too fatty.Chicken Skin ($5.50) & Fresh Water Eel/Unagi Skewer ($6): Average.

Came here with friends in a group of 3 and we made a reservation in advance so was able to get seated pretty quickly. We came on a Friday night around 7:30pm and the restaurant was decently busy. This was my first time checking this place out, and the ambiance was nice with a slightly more modern slightly upscale-feel style decor although there was also a lot of cutesy artwork featuring Totoro, so was an interesting vibe. The staff were friendly and attentive. We ended up ordering cucumbers, wonton in chili oil, xiao long bao, pan fried pork buns, cabbage & pork potstickers, chicken karaage, and a bulgogi grilled rice ball (yaki onigiri). I'd say of all the food, the pan friend pork bun and wonton in chili oil were probably my favorites, and the other items were all just OK. Overall, decent food place with good vibes that could be good for a date or casual hangout.

We had a nice sunny day In Redwood City, so we decided to walk to the restaurant. However, I didn't realize was that there was so much construction in the area. We ended up walking further than earlier anticipated. We ordered the hargow, siu mai, pork and chive dumplings, and the pork xlbs. I would order everything again, but maybe try a different xlb. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant is clean and the decor is cozy and cool at the same time. I'm definitely trying the bone broth ramen next time!

Good service, nicely decorated but a bit overpriced for average Asian food. Worst of all, we got severe food poisoning from their dollar oysters; we actually reported the incident to the local health agency and we found out recently there is an oyster recall. I didn't take the food poisoning into account for the yelp rating, rather it simply reflects the average, sometimes bland food.We were able to take advantage of their happy hour menu which helped with the cost. The best item is the ribeye steak, flavorful and comes on a hot plate so you can adjust steak to your own preference. The ramen was also decent. The chicken meatballs were dry. The skewers were average on average. The vegetable dumplings were very bland with very thick skin. The corn skewer was dry and had zero flavor.The servers were friendly and menu is fairly large. Cocktails and bar menu available. There is paid street parking, annoyingly enforced until 8pm. Overall, we don't plan to return. Even amongst average restaurant options in Redwood City, this one falls short for me.

Not recommended.For some reason this place was in my "try later" collection (maybe for its yakitori offerings). We decided to give it a try after grocery shopping nearby.The good: this place is clean (bathrooms too) and decent. The vibe is somewhat like an izakaya. Waiters and waitresses are polite and nice.The bad: not a value pick. I read some negative reviews of its dim sums so I avoided those and went for mostly Japanese items. Some of the items we ordered weren't bad per se (but not great): the beef tongue for example was ok. But all of the items were overpriced for their portions. The hamachi carpaccio has five really thin slices for $17 (and not flavorful). The lamb chop has 3 tiny pieces with little meat for $16 and tastes bitter. The pork bone ramen has ridiculously little noodles and comes with a really big bowl of soup that makes it look like good portion. The bulgogi rice ball is burnt. I can go on and on. Overall I will give this place a 2-star for its environment and service and mediocre food. There are many other places with better food and lower price. I cannot recommend this place unless you are close by, in a big group, and only looking for some casual bites and drinks.

My friends and I were looking for a lunch spot and came here since it was nearby. They had just opened so we were the only ones there. They give you a paper menu and you mark it up with what you want to order. There is a wide variety on the menu from dumplings to sushi.Chicken udon (4/5): This was a part of a lunch set. The broth was nice and clean. The chicken was tender. This also had slices of mushrooms on it. The udon was cooked well as it wasn't too soft.Napa cabbage and pork dumpling (4/5): These were your standard steamed dumplings. Filling was good.A nice spot for lunch since they have specials. The waitress was attentive and checked up on us often. The food did take a little bit to come out but understandable since it was opening.

Great food nice selection of dishes and the environment is lovely with good service too

Found this place on yelp as it was open at 4:30pm. Definitely a weird time to eat and when we arrived the restaurant was empty. Coincidentally, it happened to be happy hour. The happy hour is 20% off appetizers, $1 oysters, and a small deal on certain alcoholic drinks. Some of the items on the happy hour menu is just standard pricing so a bit deceiving. I found the portions to be okay but a bit on the small side, especially considering the price. Even with 20% off, it was definitely still on the higher end. The green onion pancake was just a single pancake that was pretty oily. Meh not something I would order again. The chili oil won tons were not bad. It was pretty average. The cold ramen was pretty good. It was a bit hard to mix the seaweed since it clumped up after mixing. But probably one of the better dish of the day. Takoyaki is pretty standard. More worth the price compared to the other items. The oysters were definitely great. It was easier to eat with a spoon and the mix of lemon and sauce was perfect.

Brochette Dumpling & Grill is a modern, stylish restaurant. Mostly street parking only. We stopped in close to closing time but she was patient, nice, and friendly and did not rush us. We ordered just before the kitchen closed.The place is small with inside dining only. It can accommodate a couple of large groups...maybe. Ideal for smaller groups. We ordered a couple of noodle soups.Pork Bone Broth Noodle (Ramen): with bean sprouts, sliced pork, corn, mushrooms, egg, green onions, & roasted seaweed. Decent broth, smooth and not oily heavy. The egg was perfect! It's what you would expect.Spicy Black Garlic Miso Broth Noodle (ramen): with bean sprouts, sliced pork, corn, mushrooms, quail eggs, green onions, & roasted seaweed. Ok, this is spicy for non-spicy food eaters. The broth was decent, but not like black garlic I am used to. The noodles were reminiscent of Chinese egg noodles.Some of the dim sum seemed pricey for the amount of items in an order. Overall, 3.5 stars. The Service put them over. Come check them out.