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The Smoking Ribs - Garden Grove, CA Barbecue Restaurants
The Smoking Ribs - Garden Grove, CA Barbecue Restaurants
The Smoking Ribs - Garden Grove, CA Barbecue Restaurants
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THE SMOKING RIBS

(4.8 Score)
14211 North Euclid Street, Suite D,
Garden Grove, CA 92843 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

✓ 1/2 Rack Baby Back Pork Ribs ✓ Full Rack Baby Back Pork and 1/3 Slab BBQ St. Louis Pork Spare Ribs ✓ 1/2 Rack BBQ Beef Back Ribs ✓ Smoked Prime Beef Short and Full Rack Baby Back Pork Ribs ✓ Full Slab St. Louis Pork Spare Ribs ✓ 2 Pcs Smoked Fried Chicken Quarter ✓ Full Slab Beef Back Ribs ✓ Smoked Prime Brisket ✓ BBQ Pulled Pork ✓ Smoked Fried Chicken Quarter ✓ Smoked Fried Chicken Wings

“The Smoking Ribs is known for its smoked ribs and meats. They also serve sandwiches on thick toast or brioche buns with coleslaw on top. The restaurant is located in Euclid Plaza and was started by chef-owner Kenny Tran. Their menu includes options like brisket, tomahawk tenderloin steak, and a 14-ounce Porterhouse pork chop. One of their popular items is the Pulled Pork Nachos, loaded with BBQ beans, cheese, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce. They offer happy hour deals, catering services, and outdoor seating. The restaurant has expanded to Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, and Santa Ana, attracting a mix of Asian, white, and Latino customers. Catering options include on-site cooking or pickup at the restaurant. High chairs are available for kids. They also serve happy hour food.”

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Price:

SMOKED BBQ RIBS
1/2 Rack BabyBack Pork Ribs: $24.00
Full Rack Baby Back Pork Ribs: $45.00
1/3 Slab BBQ St.Louis Pork Spare Ribs $20.00
½ Rack BBQ BeefBack Ribs $24.00
Smoked Prime Beef Short Rib: $40.00
A LA CARTE
Full Rack Baby Back Pork Ribs: $43.00
Full Slab St.Louis Pork Spare Ribs: $48.00
Full Slab BeefBack Ribs: $51.00

Contact:

(714) 867-6057

Wed-Sun: 11:30am - 8pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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Smoke Queen Barbecue - Garden Grove, CA Barbecue Restaurants
Smoke Queen Barbecue - Garden Grove, CA Barbecue Restaurants
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SMOKE QUEEN BARBECUE

(4.8 Score)
12941 9th Street,
Garden Grove, CA 92840 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Brisket 1/2 Lb ✓ Char Siu 1/2 Lb ✓ Chicken Quarter ✓ Siu Yuk 1/2 Lb ✓ Pork Rib 1/2 Rack ✓ Pulled Pork 1/2 Lb ✓ Sausage ✓ Beef Ribs 1-Bone ✓ Brioche Bun ✓ Cornbread ✓ Dirty Rice ✓ Mapo Chili ✓ Potato Salad ✓ Sesame Slaw ✓ Shells and Cheese ✓ Spicy Cucumbers ✓ Tallow Fries ✓ Banana Pudding

“Smoke Queen Barbecue serves Southern-style BBQ with a bold Asian twist. The restaurant is located in Cottage Industries. They combine traditional American smoking techniques with rich Asian flavors. Their meats, like brisket and pork belly, are slow-smoked over white oak for up to 12 hours, creating deep, unforgettable taste. Signature dishes include Korean-style ribs and spice-rubbed brisket, combining smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors. Their USDA Prime brisket is slow-smoked over white oak for up to 14 hours, giving it a deep, smoky flavor that’s tender and melts in your mouth. Come enjoy some of Orange County’s best craft barbecue and taste the passion in every bite.”

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Price:

PROTEIN
Brisket 1/2 lb: $18.00
Char Siu 1/2 lb: $14.00
Chicken Quarter: $13.00
Pork Rib 1/2 Rack: $24.00
Pulled Pork 1/2 lb: $12.00
Siu Yuk 1/2 lb: $15.00
SIDES
Brioche bun: $3.00
Rice: $6.00
Cornbread: $8.00
Dirty Rice: $8.00
Mapo Chili: $9.00
Potato Salad: $6.00

Contact:

(714) 583-8251

Wed-Sun: 11am - 8pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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Mo Ran Gak Restaurant - Garden Grove, CA Barbecue Restaurants
Mo Ran Gak Restaurant - Garden Grove, CA Barbecue Restaurants
Mo Ran Gak Restaurant - Garden Grove, CA Barbecue Restaurants
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MO RAN GAK RESTAURANT

(4.7 Score)
9651 Garden Grove Boulevard,
Garden Grove, CA 92844 Directions

Since 1996

Specialty:

✓ Pyeongyang Mul Naengmyeon ✓ Bibim Naengmyeon ✓ Naengmyeon + Galbi ✓ Wang Galbitang ✓ Yookejang ✓ Doenjang Ttukbaegi ✓ Sanchae Bibimbap ✓ Dolpan Bibimbap ✓ Dolpan Nakji Deapbap ✓ Dolpan Gopchang Deapbap ✓ Dolpan Bulgogi Deapbap ✓ Emyeonsu + Soup ✓ Mo Ran Kukbap ✓ Seafood Tofu Soup ✓ Dongtae Maewoontang ✓ Altang ✓ Dwaeji Bulgogi ✓ Bone-In Short Ribs ✓ Chicken ✓ Pork Jowl ✓ Boneless Short Ribs ✓ Black Pork Belly ✓ Tiger Shrimp ✓ Thinly Sliced Boneless Short Ribs ✓ Pork Collar

“Mo Ran Gak Restaurant has been serving Korean BBQ, noodles, and traditional Korean dishes for 29 years. The staff is friendly, professional, and quick to take care of customers' needs. They offer Korean BBQ in a large, comfortable space. Their popular dishes include Or Sei Bulgogi, Naengmyeon Galbi, and Cold Noodles. Their seafood pancake is a customer favorite. The food is tasty, portions are generous and prices are reasonable. They also offer outdoor dining with BBQ options. Free street parking is also available for your convenience. Seafood Pancake and tofu Soup are highly recommended dishes. Dine-in and wifi are also available.”

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Price:

BBQ
Boneless Short Ribs: $54.95
Wagyu Brisket: $36.95
Rib Eye Steak: $54.95
Bone-in Short Ribs: $54.95
APPETIZERS
Steamed Egg: $6.95
Myeongtae Sikhae: $6.95
Nokdu Jijim: $12.95
MO RAN GAK SPECIAL DISHES
Seafood Pancake: $29.95
Beef Tartare: $35.95
Stir-fried Seafood Udon: $32.95
Spicy Braised Short Ribs: $69.95
Stir-fried Intestines and Tripe: $35.95

Contact:

(714) 638-1177

Tue-Sun: 11am - 9:30pm
Mon: Closed

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THE SMOKING RIBS REVIEWS

One of my favorite experiences honestly. The girl at the front was very nice. Our food was amazing, great brisket and even better beef ribs. It’s a great deal with great flavor. Beef ribs were super meaty too. Sides were also delicious. Overall amazing.

Foods Great when they don't run out. The beef ribs, creamed corn, and brisket fries are tasty.

Absolutely delicious ribs! Friendly and fast service! I loved the food. 10 out 10.

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SMOKE QUEEN BARBECUE REVIEWS

Smoke Queen Barbecue is hands down one of the best BBQ spots I’ve ever been to. The brisket is out-of-this-world tender and packed with flavor, and the panang curry has an incredible twist that totally works with the BBQ vibe. But the real surprise? The banana pudding. My girlfriend and I tried it, and it was so good that we had to buy two more to take home immediately. The staff here is also amazing—super friendly and happy to answer any questions. Can’t recommend this place enough for anyone looking for top-notch BBQ with unique flavors!

I live about 50 minutes away, and I was in the area for work. It looks like I'll try to make it out here at least once a month, but only on Sundays, because the beef ribs are some of the best outside of Texas. I purposely didn't finish my food, so I would have leftovers.

I can't lie. One of the best new BBQ places around! I felt like I was at home with the warm welcome they provided. The brisket was everything you want it to be. The ambience is chill. Perfect for stuffing your face.

MO RAN GAK RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Tried Mo Ran Gak Korean Restaurant for the first time, and it was a fantastic experience! Arrived at 12 PM, and the place was packed with many customers queuing. We ordered the Short Ribs with Bone and Beef Tongue—both were incredibly tender and tasted amazing. Finished our meal around 2 PM, and the queue was still going strong, which speaks volumes about its popularity! Highly recommended to visit and try for yourself!

I was staying in a hotel nearby and saw this restaurant on google maps so I wasn’t sure how it would be. But, honestly, this place was really excellent. One of the better Korean BBQ experiences I’ve had. All of the food was very fresh and tasty. They gave us a huge variety of dishes and I ate until I was very full, but I still felt great afterwards. On top of that, the staff were very nice. Great experience.

Excellent restaurant and great recommendations! Delicious cold noodle soups and entree. Their bbq beef is amazing. Banchan had so many different ingredients and they were all delicious.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE SMOKING RIBS Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SMOKE QUEEN BARBECUE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MO RAN GAK RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10