ELMHURST, QUEENS
Mr. Q's BBQ
Charcoal skewers by the piece in Elmhurst, late into the night — and Fujianese ice rice to finish.
Chinese street barbecue, priced by the skewer and cooked over charcoal: spicy chicken, sausage, whole squid, lamb, lotus root and eggplant heavy with garlic. You choose your spice level and your noodles, and the plates keep coming as long as you keep ordering.
It runs late, which is when it makes the most sense — a round of skewers with friends after a long day. If you eat in, Time Out's tip is the Fujianese ice rice, a sweet, cold finish to a smoky meal.
Editor’s tip
Order skewers in rounds rather than all at once, and save room for the ice rice.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 13, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.