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Roast Eatery Brings Cantonese-Style Duck and Pork to Brentwood

Roast Eatery brings Hong Kong-style roast duck, crispy pork belly, and comfort rice bowls to Brentwood. Fast, flavorful, and family-owned — this is Chinese BBQ worth lining up for.

The signature roast ducks on display

Where to Find Authentic Cantonese BBQ in Brentwood

There’s a new flavor heating up in Brentwood. Roast Eatery, a modern Cantonese roast house located in Balfour Village (located right next to Safeway), is bringing traditional Chinese barbecue to East County with a crisp, savory twist.

Outside Roast Eatery in Brentwood

Exterior of Roast Eatery in Brentwood, CA serving Cantonese BBQ

What Makes Cantonese BBQ Duck at Roast Eatery Unique

Open since Spring 2024, Roast Eatery specializes in Hong Kong-style roast duck. Each bird is golden brown and expertly crisped, hanging in view behind the counter just like you’d see in Kowloon. You can order a whole duck, half portion, or a combo plate with white rice and soy-braised eggs. The texture and flavor hit all the right notes for fans of Cantonese comfort food.

Cantonese-style roast duck and soy chicken plate at Roast Eatery Brentwood

Cantonese-style roast duck and soy chicken plate at Roast Eatery Brentwood

Crispy Pork Belly & Other Cantonese BBQ Staples

There’s more than duck on the menu. Their roast pork belly features a satisfying layer of crispy skin and tender meat beneath. In addition, you’ll also find garlic noodles with bok choy, honey-glazed pork over rice, wonton soup, and a full lineup of boba teas with add-ons like lychee jelly and salted cheese foam. The food is fast, fresh, and packed with flavor, perfect for a takeout lunch or dinner on the go.

About the Owners

Owners Vivian and Eric have a long history with Chinese cooking. Eric grew up around the ovens in his family’s roast meat shop in San Francisco. Now living in Brentwood with their children, the couple opened Roast Eatery to share the flavors they love with their own community. They wanted to create something quick, approachable, and full of tradition.

Why Roast Eatery is Drawing Crowds

The response has been enthusiastic. Customers are visiting from places like San Jose and Sacramento to try the roast meats, while local families are excited to see this kind of authentic BBQ in their neighborhood. The staff is welcoming and happy to help first-timers find the right combo plate.

If you’re interested in a whole duck or pork by the pound, plan to come early in the day. They often sell out. Seasonal items like soy chicken and char siu are added to the menu occasionally and announced on their Instagram page.

Whether you’re in the mood for crispy duck, garlic noodles, or a fast meal with serious flavor, Roast Eatery is a welcome addition to Brentwood’s food scene. It’s one of those spots that makes you glad you skipped the chain restaurants and tried something real.

Roast Eatery
5431 Lone Tree Way Suite 104, Brentwood, CA
Open Daily: 11 AM – 7 PM
Phone: (925) 385-7227

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