Sam‘s Chinese Barbecue

South El Monte, CA · Chinese restaurant

Rating
4.1/5
★★★★☆ 4.1
Reviews
20
Rank in South El Monte
#27
of 105 restaurants
City Percentile
48%
rating percentile
Address
Sam‘s Chinese Barbecue, 9624 Garvey Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
Phone
(626) 442-7389
Website
sams-chinese-barbecue.edan.io
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM

Sam‘s Chinese Barbecue is a restaurant located in South El Monte, CA. It is one of 105 restaurants listed in South El Monte. Its 4.1-star rating is slightly below the South El Monte city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday10 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 D H · Aug 2025

I was running errands and saw this place which peeked my interest. The restaurant is clean, with decent foot traffic, mainly for takeout I dined in, opting for the 2 delicacy on rice for $14 (choose any meat). I got the soy sauce chicken and bbq pork. I’d say they’re both on the sweeter side than what I’ve been used to. Had to ask for extra soy sauce. The rice itself tasted old - kinda on the dry side. service was fast and friendly. I’d give this place a 3.5, since I’ve had much better BBQ elsewhere

★★★★★ 5.0 Sam abot · Mar 2026

I found a new love in my life. The roast duck best one I tasted in my life

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Maki Kini · Nov 2022

The customer in front of me asked for 1lb of roasted pork but the butcher lady gave him 1.75lb! Then my turn and I asked for a specific cut but she was so bossy wanting to cut her way with burnt pig skin which I hate burnt pig skin. I asked for one pound but tried to upsell me 2 lbs as well. I said no. She got agitated and she cut so sloppy and put in my to go box sloppy and I didn't get the pig skins I wanted. So disappointed! Not coming back her. I would go back across the street at Ruby's BBQ with better selection with no burnt skin and better service.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Rachel Liu · Feb 2026

Not sure how’s the food taste like. But when I called in to check the price. Really bad attitude. Not going for that.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Formosa Forum (洛杉磯工作, 美食, 租屋, 聊是非) · Jun 2025

Tasted too salty and pricy 1.10 lbs over $20 total.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

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