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Yhing Yhang BBQ
8.1
Thai BBQ built around a live-fire counter where Chef Deau—a 2024 Food & Wine Best New Chef—chars pork collar, duck, and sour sausage over charcoal, then finishes a six-course tasting menu for $65 at just eight seats inside Maydan Market. The $23 combo plates at the fast-casual counter deliver the same grilling technique and house-fermented condiments without the reservation, making this a food hall stall that punches well above its format.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon Creek Pork Collar, Khao Soi with Smoked Noodles, Thai Anchovy Tartine
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.5
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 8
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Thai BBQ from the Holy Basil team offering both $23 combo plates and a rotating 6-course tasting menu finished over live fire at an 8-seat counter inside Maydan Market.
Who should go: Thai food lovers seeking live-fire cooking at food hall prices
When to visit: Weeknight tasting menu for the full counter experience
What to order: For the tasting ($65), let the kitchen guide you through six courses — the pork collar and khao soi are consistent highlights. For counter service, grab a combo plate with grilled pork or duck and extra nam prik on the side.
Insider tip: The 45-minute tasting menu is only 8 seats with two seatings per night — book ahead on OpenTable and request a seat where you can watch the tableside brulee finish on the sticky rice dessert.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Inside Maydan Market food hall—street parking on Jefferson Blvd, $15 valet available, or take the Metro E Line to Farmdale station (five blocks away). Street spots can be tight on weekends.
Dress code: Total come-as-you-are—it's a counter inside a food hall, so shorts and flip-flops are perfectly fine
Dietary Options
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes, but only if your date is adventurous about food. The tasting menu counter seats just 8 people per seating — you'll watch chefs grill Thai-style meats over charcoal right in front of you, which makes for a memorable, conversation-sparking experience. The atmosphere is glamorous but casual, and the 45-minute tasting keeps things engaging without dragging. It's inside the lively Maydan Market food hall, so expect energy and buzz rather than candlelit quiet. Best for a food-obsessed first date, not a traditional romantic one.
Can I get a table without a reservation? It depends on what you want. The tasting menu (6 courses, $65/person) requires a reservation and only seats 8 per turn — book via OpenTable up to 7 days in advance and check daily, because slots go fast. For the casual counter menu (combo plates around $23), you can walk in and order, then grab a seat anywhere in the food hall. Weekday lunches are your best bet for a relaxed walk-in experience; weekend evenings get busy across all of Maydan Market.
Is it kid-friendly? Not ideal for young children. The tasting menu features adventurous items like sour sausage, anchovy egg salad, and head-on shrimp — not typical kids' fare — and no kids' menu has been confirmed. That said, the broader Maydan Market food hall is family-friendly, so older kids or adventurous eaters could order a casual combo plate and eat in the shared hall seating. High chair availability is not confirmed — call Maydan Market ahead if needed.
Is it good for groups? Not for the tasting menu — with only 8 counter seats per turn, large party bookings are not accepted. However, for casual dining, your group can order combo plates from the counter and sit together at shared tables in the Maydan Market food hall. This actually works well for groups since everyone can order from different vendors (Thai BBQ, Oaxacan tlayudas, tamales) and eat together. For private events, Maydan Market hosts dinners, happy hours, and corporate gatherings — contact them directly.
Is there outdoor seating? Not at Yhing Yhang's counter itself, but Maydan Market's Compass Rose café has an outdoor patio with greenery, set back from the street. You could order a casual combo plate from Yhing Yhang and eat outside there. Details on heating and cover are not confirmed — call ahead if weather is a factor. The tasting menu experience is counter-only and cannot be taken outdoors.
Best For
Better for: Adventurous eaters who want bold Thai BBQ flavors—the $65 tasting menu packs six courses into 45 minutes with dishes like khao soi with smoked noodles and sticky rice panna cotta bruleed tableside
Skip if: You want a quiet, private sit-down dinner—this is a counter stall inside a bustling food hall with communal seating