Golden Time BBQ - Houston's NEW Spot for Self-Serve Skewers! 🍢🔥

🏨 Golden Time BBQ (Those Years Skewers) 📍 9102 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036 📍 Located in Di Hao Plaza, formerly the space of "MaLuBianBian" ⏰ Hours: Daily, 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM I’d been seeing this place all over my friends’ social media feeds, but the long lines kept me away — until now! 🎉 Finally, a friend made a reservation, and we got to try it out. We arrived at 6 PM, and the place was already packed! By the time we left around 8 PM, there was still a crowd waiting outside. 🚶♀️🚶♂️ Pro tip: Come early or make a reservation! Walking in, I was impressed — the interior is definitely one of the most stylish in Chinatown! 🏮 It really reminded me of trendy automated skewer spots back in China. They use electric grills, so there’s hardly any smoke smell. 🙌 I didn’t even need to wash my hair after dinner — major win! We ordered via QR code after sitting down. The menu is extensive and totally on par with what you’d find in China! 📲 You’ll find: Various meat skewers (lamb, beef, chicken) Offal & specialties – chicken gizzards, chicken feet, pork trotters Seafood – squid, shrimp, and more Grilled veggies – mushrooms, peppers, cauliflower Snacks & sides – clams with vermicelli, spicy malatang-style skewers, cold dishes, and plenty of carbs like noodles and rice When the food arrived, the staff helped us set up the grill at first. After that, it’s DIY! ⚙️ Note: Make sure the gears are placed correctly so the skewers rotate smoothly. Unlike in China, there’s no guide for cooking times — you gotta keep an eye on your skewers! 👀 Generally, when the meat starts dripping juices, it’s ready. Overcook, and it gets tough; undercook, and… well, let’s not go there. 😅 I felt some of the meats were a bit dry — maybe we grilled them too long? The seasoning leans sweet, which may suit Jiang-Zhe tastes. But each table has cumin and chili powder, so you can balance the flavors. 🌶️ One thing missing: that juicy, sizzling fat you get from Xinjiang-style lamb skewers. The meat selections here are on the lean side. My personal hack: Grilled meat + roasted cauliflower + dab of bean paste, wrapped in a Zibo-style pancake — so good! 😋 One last note: Dress light — it gets seriously toasty near the grill! 🥵 #HoustonEats #GoldenTimeBBQ #SkewerTime #ChineseBBQ #HoustonFoodie #AsianGrill #SelfGrillHouston #FoodieReview #HoustonNightEats #ChinatownHouston