Yhing Yhang BBQ

Tucked away inside Maydan Market, the sprawling West Adams food hall, Yhing Yhang BBQ occupies a tiny corner that punches well above its weight. This Thai barbecue counter from the team behind Holy Basil has quickly become one of those spots you need to seek out—a hidden gem for anyone who appreciates the art of charcoal grilling and bold Southeast Asian flavors.

The real draw here is the six-course tasting menu, a steal at $65 per person. The experience opens with an anchovy egg salad and moves into a memorable khao soi with house-smoked noodles before the main event: an array of proteins sizzling over small charcoal grills. Expect sour sausage with complex fermented notes, head-on shrimp, and fatty pork collar that melts in your mouth. The meal wraps up with a sticky rice panna cotta that gets brûléed right in front of you—a sweet, slightly theatrical finale.

The whole experience clocks in at around 45 minutes, making it perfect for a treat-yourself dinner that won’t consume your entire evening. Counter seating puts you close to the action, and while you’ll need to pop over to Maydan’s main bar for cocktails, the food-focused format keeps things streamlined and intense.

Whether you’re dining solo or bringing someone who appreciates adventurous eating, Yhing Yhang delivers a memorable meal without the typical tasting menu price tag or time commitment. It’s the kind of place that makes food hall dining feel genuinely exciting.