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Nestled in the heart of Millbrae at 1621 El Camino Real, Ai Grill offers a vibrant spot where you can enjoy both traditional Chinese flavors and the interactive experience of grilling your own food. The restaurant is known for its Brown Sugar Pancake, which is incredibly soft and chewy, as well as the Sour Beans Gnocchi with minced pork, a specialty made from authentic northern Chinese dough that is tender yet delightfully chewy. What makes Ai Grill stand out is not only the taste of its dishes but also the variety and flexibility it offers-diners can choose from a wide range of skewers and grill them to their liking, making each meal a personalized experience. Many guests appreciate the well-balanced sets, like the set for two, which offers a nice assortment of skewers at an excellent value without leaving anyone feeling overly full. The atmosphere is welcoming, whether the restaurant is bustling or quieter, and the staff go out of their way to make diners feel comfortable, sometimes even offering complimentary drinks or skewers on slower nights. Pricing is reasonable for the quality and variety of dishes, making it a great spot for casual dinners, family outings, or a fun night out with friends. Beyond the main specialties, the menu features plenty of other choices that reflect authentic flavors, giving visitors plenty of options to explore and enjoy. The combination of fresh ingredients, interactive grilling, and attentive service makes the dining experience at Ai Grill both satisfying and memorable. The restaurant’s relaxed yet lively vibe ensures you can enjoy your meal at your own pace while still being treated to excellent hospitality and flavorful dishes. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Chinese snacks or love trying interactive grill experiences, Ai Grill manages to strike a balance between authenticity, fun, and great value, keeping both the food and the experience engaging for every guest.

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  • Identifies as women-owned
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
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  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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  • Casual
  • Accepts reservations
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  • Free street parking

Opening Times

  • Monday :

    05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday :

    05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday :

    05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Thursday :

    Closed
  • Friday :

    05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Saturday :

    05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Sunday :

    05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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CALL TO BOOK A TABLE & DELIVERY:

+1 415-982-9694

INFORMATION

1621 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030, United States

Thursday : Closed , Today :

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Very good. The Brown sugar pancake is very soft and chewy. And the Sour beans Gnocchi with minced pork is very tasty as well. the Gnocchi is made of very authentic Chinese northern style dough,it’s their specialty here,also very chewy and tender. I like it. Will definitely be back.

Leo Liu

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Good food and great service! Lot of choice and good pricing! You can griil your own food, great experience!!

Matsoematsoe

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Came on a Thursday night and it was not busy at all! Server was very friendly and gave us free drinks and two skewers on the house since it was a slow day. We ordered a set for 2 people for $88 which is pretty good value and had a nice variety of skewers. It was just the right amount of food without feeling stuffed. Very tasty! Would definitely come back

Sunny

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It's a trendy restaurant with good food. First off, because it's re-opening, service can be slow. They're attentive but seem understaffed so wait times for everything is longer. The space is also small, so I imagine wait times can get long once they get popular. It's nicely decorated and there's plenty of room for a group of 4 at a table. The grill automatically turns the skewers. It's a charcoal grill too and gets hot but isn't uncomfortable at the table. It also doesn't get too smokey in the restaurant which is appreciated. You will leave smelling of smoke and meat though! The meat skewers are delicious. There's a good variety of meats. The beef has a strong beef flavor. The lamb is spicy and well seasoned. The pork jowls and chicken gizzards are chewy. Definitely got seconds of the meat. Each skewer can take 6-8 minutes to cook. The vegetables are also good, but didn't get as grilled as I'd like. The corn takes awhile but definitely got grilled. The shishito peppers come a bit grilled and are also great. The pineapple and mushrooms didn't really get grilled, but were a nice addition to the meal. I'd grill the vegetables to your preferred taste. You can also get cooked items from the kitchen and their wagyu fried rice was solid. Don't expect a lot of wagyu for the price. The drinks selection is a good variety and you can get a whole dispenser and bottles for the table. Overall, everything was yummy and the meat skewers were the best part. I'd go back and want to bring more friends with me.

Erin

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Glad we finally had a quality bbq place opened nearby! The grilled oysters were fresh and juicy. We enjoyed the lamb skewers, sausages and bean curd wrapped veggies the most and they were chargrilled! It was also a fun experience cooking the skewers at your table and watching the grill automatically rotating your skewers. Will definitely come back!

Coco Duan

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Really good Chinese BBQ place. All of the bread items we tried were flaky and tasty, highly recommend the brown sugar one. The skewers were all solid, and I appreciated that the beef had a more teriyaki-style flavor, because too much cumin starts to get a bit sameish. In that regard, you should consider getting an order of the lettuce leaves to use as a wrap for the skewers, it's a great palette cleanser and adds some nice texture. Would love to go again, but it's a bit far from my house and Chinese BBQ isn't something you can do too frequently.

John B

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The food is great, specially the oyster, lamb, and beef. And the restaurant owner is very friendly, I will come back again definitely if I still want to eat the Chinese style bbq.

Nate Zhang

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Really yummy skewers! We ordered the lamb and beef skewers, the scallops, and spicy vegetables which were all very delicious. The service was super friendly and we felt very welcome. We will be back soon!

Asha Hipolito