Burnaby's Best Northeastern Chinese BBQ | Shenji BBQ Restauran Review

📍 Shenji BBQ Restaurant 💰 Price: ~$30–50 per person (Portions are generous!) ⏰ Hours: Open late – perfect for midnight cravings 🔥 Why It Beats Competitors? ✔ Authentic Northeastern-style skewers – Charcoal-grilled with bold spices ✔ Wide variety – Over 30+ skewer options + noodle dishes ✔ Late-night friendly – Open till 1am+ (great post-drinking spot) 🍢 MUST-ORDER SKEWERS 1. "Niu B" Beef Skewers – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Juicy, thick-cut beef – Marinated in cumin & chili • Meaty but tender – No chewy bits! 2. Chicken Cartilage – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Crunchy & addictive – Like popcorn for meat lovers • Best when extra crispy – Ask for "well-done" 3. Sweet Bread Toast– ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Buttery, sugar-crusted – Like French toast’s savory cousin • Upgrade from plain mantou 4. Spicy Cold Noodles – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Sesame-peanut sauce + vinegar kick • Perfect palate cleanser between heavy skewers 5. Stir-Fried Instant Noodles – ⭐⭐⭐✨ • Comfort food done right – Egg, veggies, smoky wok hei • Warning: Can be salty (ask for less soy sauce) ⚠️ Skip These ❌ Pork Intestine Skewers – Funky aftertaste ❌ Pork Belly w/ Pickled Cabbage – Odd flavor clash 💡 Pro Tips 1. Customize spice level – Ask for "less salt/cumin" if sensitive 2. Order in rounds – Avoid waste (skewers cool fast anyway) 3. Parking: Free but limited – Carpool if possible #BurnabyBBQ #ChineseSkewers #LateNightEats