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Where to go for the best Chinese lamb skewers in Irvine

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Yang Rou Chuan (meat skewers), a Chinese dish originated from the north-western province Xinjiang and is the quintessential Beijing favorite.  The flavorful dish contains small pieces of meat (nestled between pieces of fat), grilled over charcoal, and coated with a mixture of cumin and chili powder.  

Signature Wings and Lamb Skewers at Gui BBQ Restaurant & Bar (Photo by: Julie Nguyen/SNAP TASTE®)
Signature Wings and Lamb Skewers at Gui BBQ Restaurant & Bar (Photo by: Julie Nguyen/SNAP TASTE®)

At Gui BBQ Restaurant & Bar in Irvine, you will find an extensive menu of Beijing-style street food.  The food here is mainly the Xinjiang style grill, though they offer other dishes too such as noodles and hot pot.  When ordered, the skewers are brought to your table fully cooked.  The grill is provided to keep the food warm.  Besides the meat skewers, they had a wide array of options including scallops, shrimp, and vegetables.  The stars of the show are premium lamb belly and beef tongue. 

In addition to their signature Xinjiang grilled items, I recommend to try the Fried Crab Typhoon Shelter at Gui BBQ.  Fried Crab Typhoon Shelter is an iconic Hong Kong local cuisine that has attracted many travelers including Anthony Bourdain.  The dish was also featured in his show “No Reservation.”

Fried crab typhoon shelter at Gui BBQ Restaurant & Bar (Photo by: Julie Nguyen/SNAP TASTE®)
Fried crab typhoon shelter at Gui BBQ Restaurant & Bar (Photo by: Julie Nguyen/SNAP TASTE®)

Gui BBQ Restaurant & Bar is located in Northwood Town Center 

Address: 4860 Irvine Blvd Ste 101, Irvine, CA 92620


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Julie Nguyen
Julie Nguyen
Julie is the visionary founder of SNAP TASTE and a dynamic force in global storytelling, innovation and creative leadership. She is a respected member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and serves as a judge for the CES Innovation Awards (2024, 2025 and 2026), where she contributes thought leadership on the intersections of business, culture and breakthrough technologies. As Managing Director, she also oversees the Fine Art, Digital Art, Portfolios and Marketing departments, ensuring the brand’s strategic vision and creative direction are realized across disciplines. Her immersive reporting has brought audiences behind the scenes of global milestones such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai, CES, D23 Expo, and the Milano Monza Motor Show, offering exclusive access to moments that define contemporary culture. An accomplished film critic and editorial voice, Julie is also recognized for her compelling reviews of National Geographic documentaries and other cinematic works. Her ability to combine analytical depth with narrative finesse inspires audiences seeking intelligent, meaningful, and globally relevant content. With a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges art, technology, and culture, Julie continues to shape the dialogue on how storytelling and innovation converge to influence the way we experience the world.
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