Sham Tseng BBQ Shop
If you're craving authentic, mouth-watering BBQ dishes, Sham Tseng BBQ Shop in Monterey Park is the place to be. Located at 634 W Garvey Ave, this casual and family-friendly restaurant offers a warm atmosphere with just the right amount of buzz, making it perfect for groups or a laid-back meal with the kids. Plus, if you're bringing your furry friend along, they’ll be welcome too!
Sham Tseng BBQ Shop specializes in a variety of Chinese BBQ dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. One of the stars of the menu is their BBQ Pork, a true crowd-pleaser. If you're looking for something a little more adventurous, their Sham Tseng Style Crispy Bacon is a must-try — it’s crunchy, savory, and downright addictive. Roasted Duck, with its perfectly crispy skin and juicy meat, is another standout that keeps people coming back for more. Soy Sauce Chicken offers a flavorful, tender alternative that pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
For those looking to try something a little different, don’t miss the Duck Feet, a unique dish with a rich, savory flavor. If you prefer something hearty, the Roast Pork and Mushroom Hot Pot is a delicious option to satisfy your hunger and cravings all at once.
The vibe here is relaxed but vibrant, making it an excellent choice for both casual dining and group meals. The moderate noise level adds to the lively atmosphere, so it’s a great spot to catch up with friends or share a meal with family. Whether you're a BBQ enthusiast or simply in the mood to try something new, Sham Tseng BBQ Shop has something on the menu that will hit the spot.
With its welcoming environment, friendly service, and a menu full of flavors that will leave you craving more, Sham Tseng BBQ Shop is truly a hidden gem in Monterey Park.
Reviews
I haven't been back here since Covid except to buy a roast duck to go. One of the best local ducks with original flavors around. It's been long overdue for dining back here and unsure why we haven't sooner. We used to come get their lunch specials alot. Buy 5 items get a 6th item free!! Restaurant and food items have gone up drastically since Covid and we were surprised to find the specials still the same along with their prices!! Portions may be a tad smaller and some items may not be the best compared to other places but for the prices and deals, it makes up the difference if you're eating on a budget while getting a descent quick fix of varieties! We got stir fry green beans which was good and generic. We also got steamed pork patty with salted fish which was just ok though. The fish was not the salted kind/brand. The steam egg with minced pork was also ok. Interesting it was a bit custard like which makes me suggest they mixed flour into it to make it that way. Didn't care for it to be creamy like. I prefer the traditional watery jello texture like steamed eggs. The chicken feet was the free item and it's a twist off from dim sum flavors. They used bbq pork sweetening and red colors and flavors were a mix of that and dim sum way. It wasn't bad though. They offer free soup that comes with your meals along with generic hot tea and white rice. All this for about $45! We had alot left to wrap home! Place was clean and the employees were very nice. Definitely coming back more often like we used to pre-covid. Parking is very small and may need to find street parking though.
Food was delicious and the price is pretty decent. If you buy 4 dishes, you get one additional dish free. It also comes with free soup and rice that you can refill constantly. Hubby and I ordered the steamed tilapia, a roasted duck, one mustard vegetable dish , another vegetable order and they provided salted chicken for free. Service is typical of any Chinese restaurant. Don't expect super friendly or stellar service. Just go for the food. Parking can be difficult so best option is to come earlier as there are not much parking spaces available. Would come again because of the decent price and portion of the food!
Overall, I would rate this a place a 4/5 with service included in the rating. The food here is a solid 3/5. The bbq was a bit too salty for my liking and would still prefer Sam Woo's. The restaurant serves your typical Cantonese cuisine. If you spend over $60, you have the option of receiving a free plate of goose, steamed white chicken or duck. The service was great! The aunties there were kind, attentive and mentioned the deals that they had. She also provided several suggestions! They gave us free red bean dessert at the end of the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is a bit more intimate, and the restaurant is a bit small similar to those in Hong Kong. I wouldn't come here for bbq specifically, but would come back for their other dishes!
My family and I had great dinner here. We usually order some BBQ to go in the past so we don't know what to expect when we dine in. Service and food was above our expectations. When we ordered the fried rice, the waitress told us it would probably fill one person, but the portion was very big and more than enough for four since we also ordered soup (seafood and tofu soup was so delicious!) and a vegetable dish, which were also huge portions. Since we spent a lot, they gave us some free steamed chicken. After we finished our dinner and paid, they gave us each a free bowl of sweet soup. Very great dinner, but only one downside...just wish their bowls are a little bit bigger to put the rice in.
I haven't ate here in a hot minute and it was as good as I remembered. It's a pretty small shop and there aren't much workers. I ordered the salted fish chicken fried rice and the spare ribs. The fried rice was honestly one of the best I've had in the sgv. I was pleasantly surprised since I'm not usually a fan of the fried rice. I spare rib was good as well but it took over 30 minutes to come out. The workers were very apologetic for the wait time which I appreciated. Overall, it's a very nostalgic place and the price is decent as well. Large portions.