Welcome to First Chinese BBQ
First Chinese BBQ is a popular barbecue restaurant located in Arlington, TX. Offering a variety of noodles, soups, and BBQ specialties, this casual dining spot is known for its fast and friendly service. Customers rave about the fresh shrimp wonton noodle soup, roast duck, and BBQ pork. The atmosphere is comfortable, making it a great spot for families and groups. The young staff members have improved the overall service, adding to the experience. While the restaurant is cash-only, there is an ATM conveniently located. Overall, First Chinese BBQ is a nostalgic gem with delicious food worth coming back for.
- 2214 S Collins St Arlington, TX 76010 Hotline:
First Chinese BBQ is a hidden gem located in Arlington, TX, offering a wide range of flavorful Chinese barbecue dishes. With options for delivery, takeout, and reservations, this casual restaurant is perfect for lunch or dinner with friends and family. They provide a variety of noodle and flat noodle soups, from the classic Fresh Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup to the savory BBQ Pork Noodle Soup.
Their BBQ & Marinated Specials are a must-try, with dishes like Roast Duck, Marinated Chicken, and a mouthwatering Marinated Combination Special. The diverse menu includes soups like Hot & Sour Soup, Egg Drop Soup, and Asparagus Crab Meat Soup, catering to all preferences. The food here is top-notch, with many patrons praising the flavorful dishes and friendly service.
Customer reviews highlight the reasonable prices, fast service, and delicious food, making First Chinese BBQ a go-to spot for authentic Chinese cuisine. Despite minor hiccups like cash-only payments and occasional service issues, the overall experience is delightful. Whether you're craving roast duck, BBQ pork, or crispy tofu with shrimp, this restaurant will not disappoint. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor the best of Chinese barbecue at First Chinese BBQ.

This was my first time coming here and I will be definitely coming back soon. The prices are reasonable, service is fast and friendly, and the food is really good. One last thing: It's cash only, so bring lots of cash.

Been going here ever since I was a kid. I haven't gone here in 2 years so here's my most recent experience. First we ordered the wonton soup. It came with plenty of wontons for a party of 4 with a nice simple broth. Wontons tasted pretty average. I use to looooove their Orange chicken.. However this time they used less sauce, and less meat. It is more crispier than it use to be which is not a bad thing but the way it use to be was better. I also decided to try their Szechuan beef. Some of the meat was kinda chewy. But some were good. The flavor was there. A little kick to it. There is a slight pungent flavor to it that kinda put me off. Probably from the veggies. Lastly we had the crispy tofu with shrimp. This dish took a while to come out but the texture was amazing. There was just a hint of shrimp on top but it complimented well with it. The sauce was light and not too overpowering. It went well with the tofu. Overall had a pleasant experience here. Service was prompt and friendly. We went for lunch on Sunday and it wasn't as packed like it use to be.

I have been going here to year for their roaster duck, bbq pork, fried rice. Most recently, their wonton woup with slices of bbq pork is my fave. I am writing this review to let others know that the service has improved. First of all the male person answering the phone is polite and not rushed. Typically, service in these establishments are nothing to write about. It seems as if the young guys are now more taking over the family business. They seem to understand more about service as they are efficient but also asked patrons how is everyone is good. So now along with good dishes, the service has stepped up (at least for me).

Coming back to this restaurant gave me a nice rush of nostalgia. I used to come here as a kid with my family. Years later, I'm back with my own family and the food is still great! The clams, house crispy noodles, duck, and wonton soup were our favorites. We went with the snow pea leaves since they didn't have water spinach, which was still a nice substitute. The ambiance was comfortable. Service was not amazing but much better than expected. The young lady that served us was very sweet. Just a few small things that could've been better: the hot tea cups were dirty (our server did replace them), our orders weren't written down so one dish was left out (the server quickly put it in and the dish came out pretty fast), and the usual condiments like hot chili oil, soy sauce and vinegar weren't available in any of the tables as they were being refilled (our server did bring some when requested). Overall, good experience. Oh! And this is a cash only place as well. Bank of America ATM available in the parking lot of the shopping strip and there is an ATM inside of the establishment.

This is kinda the definition of a hole in the wall Chinese restaurant! That being said, the food is really good, but you go just for the food. I've came here multiple times with family and have sometimes had a really rude man as the waiter who talks rudely in Chinese which I can clearly understand(not sure what the point is). But recently when I came we were served by a really friendly and accommodating woman who I believe is the owner or the owners wife! She's great. Now for the food, for 3 people we got half a roast duck, beef pan fried noodles, and beef chow fun. All really friendly dishes to anybody who hasn't had too much exposure to actual Chinese food! I would definitely come back assuming we get similarly good service!