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First Chinese BBQ


4.0 of 5 stars 12 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Barbecue
  • 2214 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 76010-6403
  • (817) 469-8876

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
20 Apr 2009

This restaurant has no clue when it comes to cleanliness, the kitchen is dirty, the waitress wipes down the table with a dirty cloth, and they push a cart full of dirt dishes throughout the restaurant. That said, this is some of the very best Chinese food in Texas and for sure Arlington. You will need to turn a blind... more

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5 of 5 stars
Arlington
24 Nov 2008

I have eaten here a few times and every time the food has been great. If you want to try authentic and delicious Chinese food then this is definetly the place to try. They do have ducks and pigs hanging but very interesting. more

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3 of 5 stars
Arlington, TX
4 Aug 2008

I did not like this place, but others that I was with did. I guess I don't like REAL chinese food...I guess it's Tex-Chin that I like. However, it was interesting to pass hanging BBQ'd ducks as you walk in the door. more

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5 of 5 stars
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29 May 2008

Great food if you love chinese... more

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5 of 5 stars
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13 Feb 2008

The best local Chinese I've ever had. Their flat beef noodles are to die for more

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5 of 5 stars
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3 Jan 2008

Damn Good wonton soup! more

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5 of 5 stars
Grapevine, TX
13 Dec 2007
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We've been living in TX one year, and this is the best Chinese food we've found. Everything is well-prepared and delicious, and the portions are huge. The duck is especially good. The fact that it was packed with Chinese/Asian families attests to the authenticity and quality. Nothing at all fancy. The only low mark I would give it is for... more

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4 of 5 stars
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4 Dec 2007

If you want to know what it's like to eat in China, this is the real (and delicious) deal. more

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5 of 5 stars
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16 Nov 2007

Want real Chinese food? Yup this is da place! no American chinese taste at all! more

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First Chinese BBQ Address

2214 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 76010-6403
Tel: (817) 469-8876
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.