Northern Chinese Barbecue

Fantastic Kung Pow chicken! Service is always great. I will return soon.

Authentic Chinese Restaurant with a HUGE menu. The menu is so comprehensive it is truly surprising that they are able to do this. The restaurant is another welcoming addition to the competitive food scene in Kingston downtown area. Unlike some other restaurants, this restaurant has no hidden "Chinese only" menu. You get the same menu as what Mandarin speaking Chinese people get, which is indicative of the confidence in their dishes. Even though the name of the restaurant is Northern Chinese Barbecue, the reality is their menu includes iconic dishes from all over China and include many items that are not barbecue related. For Chinese food aficionados, checking out their menu, which is on their website is a must before going to the restaurant, because you may spend quite awhile studying the entire menu (all 15 pages of it not including drinks). For those of you who like to have a beer or wine with your Chinese food, for now, you are out of luck. Choose from many fulfilling and inexpensive dishes as well as fancy and exotic dishes. Your bill may be as low as single digit or as high as three digits depending on what you order. Service is decent, mostly college/university students, typical of other Chinese restaurants in the area, there are no cheeky uniforms, but having something classy could improve the sense of identity of the restaurant. It is obvious the restaurant is still relatively new as the interior decor is somewhat lacking and the overall atmosphere has room to improve still. What matters most to this reviewer is , first and foremost, the taste of the dishes. While I haven't sampled every single item on their vast menu, I can attest to the fact that the few items I did try, tasted authentic and absolutely delicious. Highly recommended whether for a quick bite during lunch or a family feast (reservation highly recommended).

its very good, the food is nice. dont get fooled by its “not very clean” enviorment, everything is fine. it actually has the cleanest washrooms. 8 of us went, and totalled to less than 20 bucks a person

Nice cozy Chinese restaurant in the heart of Kingston. Always my go to spot for authentic Chinese food.

My favourite spot for chinese food in Kingston. Taste is authentic and there’s a wide variety of choices on their menu.

Northern Chinese Barbecue is an amazing spot if you love authentic grilled skewers. The menu has a wide variety of choices — we tried the lamb skewers, chicken wings, and grilled squid and everything came out hot, tender, and well seasoned with just the right amount of spice and cumin. The eggplant with garlic was another standout, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Portions are generous and everything comes out fresh from the grill. The restaurant itself is clean and well maintained, with a lively atmosphere, especially in the evenings. The staff are friendly and quick with service, making sure skewers come out steadily without long waits. Prices are reasonable considering the quality and variety you get, and it’s easy to share among a group of friends. If you go, definitely order the classic lamb skewers (a must-try), and pair them with some cold beer, which is the perfect match. It can get busy during dinner hours, so going a little earlier helps if you want a quieter experience. Overall, Northern Chinese Barbecue delivers on both authentic taste and good service, and it’s a spot I’d recommend to anyone craving northern-style skewers.

The restaurant didn’t seem the cleanest, but there was a wide variety of Chinese food on the menu. The dishes came out fairly quickly and all the food was seasoned well. It got a little heavy at the end though. The lamb skewers were really delicious and well spiced.