"Everything here, from the homemade sausage (with jalapeño cheddar and black pepper) and smoked chicken salad, to the brisket and pork ribs, are cooked to perfection and sold by the pound. The pork ribs are especially noteworthy: hearty, meaty and fragrant with a spicy-sweet rub. But everything here is just a little different than lots of other Texas barbecue. You'll find hints of Chinese, Vietnamese and some of Houston's other diverse cultures hiding the bark and the sauces. At first glance, you're likely to see the line: as many as 70 people on Saturdays. Plan to wait for at least 30 minutes, and make sure to get here early—everything sells out by the afternoon." - Charu Suri
Will Blunt