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Oyama BBQ

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😠 Warning this place will not let you go until you pay 15 percent tip, be warned. I can't believe they stopped my Daughter she wanted to treat us for a nice dinner and told her she has to pay 15 percent tip no matter what. I told my daughter what happened? your card didn't go thru? no Dad the lady to... People often mention good, taste, skewers, restaurant,


Address

1420 Contra Costa Blvd D1, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Website

www.oyamabbqpleasanthill.com

Contact

(925) 822-3144

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (146 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 4:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 4:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 4:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 4:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 4:30 PM to 12 AM

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  • 1/5 Rudy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Warning this place will not let you go until you pay 15 percent tip, be warned. I can't believe they stopped my Daughter she wanted to treat us for a nice dinner and told her she has to pay 15 percent tip no matter what. I told my daughter what happened? your card didn't go thru? no Dad the lady told me I have to tip her 15 percent, how much did you tip her, Dad I was going to give a 10 dollar tip, but she insisted for me to tip 15 dollars. I told her that's aggressive tipping. be warned people.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carl H. 2 years ago on Google
    After a 3 hours hike at Mt. Diablo in walnut creek, my friends and I decided to come here for some Chinese Barbecue Skewers. There were six of us and wee couldn't finish the food and pack some of the food. The food quality was very good. The meat was very well marinated. I really like humin and the species they sprinkle on the food. I like the charcoal grill taste from barbecue. I highly recommend you try the lamb skewer and beef skewers. Also, if you like organs, chicken heart and pig intestines are very good too. For side dishes, I also really like the grill eggplant and cold dish - shredded potatoes. If you feel like some rice and noodle, their sour and spicy noodle are very good, but very spicy. Beside the food, the service was decent for a typical Chinese restaurant. The services was fast and efficient. Of course, don't expect a Michelin star service. The price was reasonable. We ordered too much, so we end up with $75 person (include tips). I think a $35-50 person should be a fair a average price.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 H J. 1 year ago on Google
    Been here a few times, but the most recent one is not as impressive as before. Price increased and flavor dropped, not sure if there was ownership change. Used to like the pork feet a lot, but somehow it is not as good this time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine 2 years ago on Google
    Chinese style bbq skewers at a good price. Be adventurous and try the organ meats!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FindingSophie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Real grill. Taste great. Best skewer I’ve had in bay. Highly recommended!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hyunjung J. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered Lamb&kidney, chicken (heart, gizzard, skin), beef (tendon, triple), pork (skin, intestine). I got the food quickly and went home. Still the food was warm. But too salty.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 RG 2. 1 year ago on Google
    Very slow to have pick up order ready. By about 20 min. Taking care of large sit down group. Servings were very tiny and taste not up to what we were hoping for. Would probably good elsewhere in future.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian H. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is very good. I love cumin seasoned skewered meats! So tasty! Come here and try some northern chinese BBQ! The wonton was equally as good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna S. 5 months ago on Google
    Berkeley Students' Best Bang for the Buck! New Management Brings a Fresh Culinary Experience! Hello everyone! Today, I want to introduce you to a restaurant located in Berkeley that used to be relatively unknown, with mediocre food. However, now, with new management taking over, it has undergone a remarkable transformation, making it the go-to place for Berkeley students in terms of value for money! The restaurant's name hasn't changed, but the owner has, so make sure to remember the address! First, let's talk about the prices. At this restaurant, $100 can easily satisfy two people with an abundance of delicious dishes! Whether you're a student or a working professional, this price point is incredibly budget-friendly. What's more, the quality of the food has seen a significant improvement. If you're a fan of spicy food, then this place is an absolute paradise for you. Their spicy hot pot and hot dishes will not disappoint. Moreover, if you feel it's not spicy enough, you can request extra spice, and they'll tailor it to your taste. Overall, the changes at this restaurant are truly astonishing. Whether it's the taste of the food or the affordability of the prices, it's hard to believe. If you're a Berkeley student, this place is undoubtedly the king of budget-friendly and nearby dining options. Don't miss out on this opportunity; hurry up and give it a try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vanessa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered online for pick-up. Woman working was rude, ignored us and seemed to cater to only those who spoke the same language as her. We still had to wait an extra 25 minutes from our promise time. We ordered $70 worth of skewers. All the food was individually wrapped in foil so you couldn’t tell what item was what and the woman asked us, “Does your order look correct?”. No way we can tell unless we open every single item. We ended up with missing items (2x Pork Belly) so, we called the restaurant and the same woman answered stating that she couldn’t help us and we would have to call back tomorrow. Not so great customer service so far. Now to the food, every item was coated in the same marinade, so eventually everything just started to taste the same. Half of our skewers were dry and tough and some of the meat tasted old. Maybe it was a bad night? I just won’t be returning.

  • 5/5 Han-Ming H. 2 years ago on Google
    Their corn, pork, beef, and enoki mushroom wrapped with bacon are great. We order more than 200 for 6 people, and we are far from finishing it, which suggests the serving is good. Recommend to try this place.

  • 5/5 Jessie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the classy and soothing decor, all the skewers we ordered were authentic and delicious, friendly servers. We will definitely come back.

  • 5/5 Marly L. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here with my sister and her family and the food was to die for. They had so much food and it just kept coming. I highly recommend this restaurant.

  • 4/5 Nicky Y. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is so relaxing, the food is great and the service is good too. This is my 2nd time to visit, definitely will come back again!

  • 4/5 Lindy L. 7 months ago on Google
    The price for quantity was very reasonable and the flavoring is very good. Definitely recommend the beef skewers! Only thing I’d recommend is a grill where you can cook it yourself so that the food is hot.

  • 5/5 Hao L. 6 months ago on Google
    Super delicious Chinese style BBQ. The 'stinky toufu' is the most authentic taste I ever met outside China! I can not allow that you don't know this place.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup

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