Welcome to Jin Da Lai
Jin Da Lai in Flushing, NY, stands out as a Chinese-Korean barbecue joint offering a unique dining experience. With a cozy, divey atmosphere, it's perfect for group outings. The menu boasts a variety of skewers, meats, and fusion dishes grilled to perfection at your table. From tender lamb skewers to adventurous options like beef tendon and chicken heart, there's something for everyone. The authentic flavors and DIY grilling add to the fun, making it a must-try spot for those seeking a memorable dining experience. Overall, Jin Da Lai delivers a delicious fusion of Chinese and Korean cuisine in an unassuming setting, making it a hidden gem worth discovering.
- 35-30 Union St Flushing, NY 11354 Hotline: (718) 463-4142
Introducing Jin Da Lai, a hidden gem located in the heart of Flushing, NY. This Chinese, Barbeque, and Korean fusion restaurant offers a unique dining experience that has left customers raving.
With a diverse menu that includes vegetarian options, Jin Da Lai is perfect for those looking to explore bold flavors and authentic dishes. Whether you're in the mood for skewers, barbeque, or traditional Korean-Chinese cuisine, this place has it all.
Customers have praised the friendly service and the chance to grill their own meat at the table. The intimate setting gives off a mom-and-pop vibe, making it a cozy spot for gathering with friends and family.
From the mouthwatering lamb and beef skewers to the adventurous choices like chicken heart and beef tendon, Jin Da Lai offers a culinary experience like no other. The charcoal grilling experience adds an interactive element to your meal, allowing you to cook your food to perfection.
So, if you're in the mood for late-night Chinese BBQ or a unique dining adventure, make sure to pay a visit to Jin Da Lai. It may be a divey spot, but the outstanding food and welcoming atmosphere make it a must-try for food enthusiasts.

Authentic dongbei food and bbq. I love it. The bbq there is really great. Nice service too

Had a bit of a hard time making reservations. The lady did not speak english and hung up on me. However once we were there, she was very accommodating. The food was great! We were pleasantly surprised at how good everything we ordered was. Definitely would stop by again

I had such a fun and authentic skewers dinner experience here! I love that the local Korean-Chinese family started this neat indoor skewers shop and also serves very traditional and fusion Korean-Chinese dishes family-style. My friends and I came here for dinner on a cold winter day, and ordered about $200 worth of lamb/beef skewers, ala carte vegetable/fish/meat dishes to share among four. I thoroughly enjoyed the charcoal grilling experience at our own pace, which I highly recommend as the main attraction! I loved all the flavors of the dishes ranging from sweet and spicy to savory and spicy. Since it is family-owned, the aunties do not speak fluent English so it helps to have a Chinese/Korean speaker when ordering food and asking for check. We were there for about 2.5 hours and did not feel rushed at all. The space is quite small and gives a very mom-and-pop vibe, not your standard NYC aesthetic/classy dining at all. Regardless, it is definitely a good time to share an intimate meal and drinks with friends. Overall, I had a great time and would come back again!

If you haven't tried grilling your own meat, you are missing out. This was such a fun experience and it's great being able to cook your food to your own taste. I prefer my beef medium rare so this was just the perfect place for me. They provide the seasonings on the side for you to add and that stuff is crack!! They have an extensive Chinese and Korean menu that I personally have not really explored but the food definitely looks good. I come here for one thing only:skewers This is definitely a hole in the wall type place as you need to walk into a basement to find it. There's only one side of booth seating and it can get pretty toasty with all the grills running. It's a loud and obnoxious restaurant that wreaks of smoke but if you can get past that, you'll get to enjoy a delicious meal. Don't expect 5 star service since the staff is running around all over the place. It's difficult to get anyone's attention but they are pretty nice.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 6 Decor: 3 Value: 7 Overall: 7 Where do you go for a beer and some late night Chinese bbq? If you haven't been to restaurant, then you should give this place a try. It may be the description of a dive, but my friends and I always have a good time whenever we eat here. So, what makes this restaurant special? At each table is a small fire pit where they lay down a pile of charcoal briquettes. You can order from over 30 different kinds of food on a stick and grill them to your liking. Then add some of their amazing seasoning and enjoy! The most popular choices are usually lamb, beef, and chicken ... ... you should definitely get them. They all taste great, especially the lamb, which is our group's favorite. However, if you are adventurous, go for some of the more odd items on the menu. By that, I don't mean squid legs or fish tofu, which are both delicious btw. I'm talking about chicken heart, beef tendon, lamb kidney, etc. May sound disgusting to some people, but music to my ears, and others who appreciates the unique textures of the food they sample. There is also a huge selection of cooked dishes that are quite good too. On this night, we ordered something resembling fried corn pancake, which was crispy and somewhat addicting. We were also given a yummy free dish made with vermicelli, shredded tofu and cabbage in a sweet & slightly spicy sauce. However, my favorite dish was the stir fried pork intestines w/ peppers. Absolutely fantastic! Anyway, if you have a late night craving for some Chinese BBQ, and don't mind a basement dive, then stop in for some awesome grub.

We ordered the beef and lamb skewers which were seasoned well. The meat had a hint of spice and the meat was tender and cooked. They provided roasted peanuts and kimchi while we waited for our entrée. Although the staff had limited english, they were very polite and we were able to find a table/order food easily. The atmosphere of the other customers with the staff made the place feel very homey.

If you aren't paying attention you will for sure miss this spot. They have grill your own skewers which are so amazing and the meat is so fresh. Its basically the street cart skewers with the same seasoning. The menu is mostly Chinese and Korean but google translate was really useful. We ordered the beef skewers, pork intestines skewers, chicken, lamb, and sausages. The beef, lamb, and sausages were (5/5) amazing , juicy and PACKED with flavor (MUST ORDER). The chicken was (4/5) a little dry because we weren't sure when they were done cooking and wanted to be safe. The pig intestines (3/5) It was very chewy even after grilling and the seasoning didn't hold too well so it wasn't too flavorful. We also got a freebie cold noodle salad dish which was delicious! Highly recommend getting rice on the side too! They make add pumpkin to it so its slightly sweet which goes so well with the salty and fatty meat. Cannot wait to go back! Must try their guabaoruo, we were too full to try but for sure next time!