Hype BBQ

What is Hype BBQ? Tucked inside the commercial strip plaza at 3330 Pharmacy Avenue in Scarborough’s Steeles pocket, Hype BBQ (also known as Xiang Feng Hype) pairs intense Hunan wok cooking with sizzling Chinese skewers. The dining room is utilitarian and casual, outfitted with practical tables and booths meant for sharing fiery, communal platters. It is a straightforward neighbourhood staple that skips trendy design in favour of authentic heat and rich wok hei.

Hype BBQ Menu & What to Order The kitchen turns out unapologetically spicy Hunan classics alongside spiced charcoal-grilled skewers. The Hunan-style stir-fried beef loaded with chopped peppers is a must-order centerpiece, closely rivalled by the house-cured smoked pork tossed with smoked bamboo shoots. Round out the table with the farmhouse stir-fried pork with egg and green chilies or crispy cumin lamb skewers, and keep a side of chilled noodles or herbal tea on hand to temper the chili kick.

Know Before You Go Tables operate on a walk-in system, and the dining room tends to fill up quickly on weekend evenings with hungry groups dining family-style. The plaza offers ample surface parking, though finding a space can take patience during peak dinner hours. Note that the kitchen is closed on Tuesdays, operating continuously from lunch through late evening the rest of the week.