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Houston’s Brisket & Rice blends classic Texas BBQ with Asian-inspired flavors, all served in a casual, friendly atmosphere. They’re known for smoky, tender meats and hearty comfort food. The restaurant earned a Michelin Guide Recommended nod in both 2024 and 2025 for consistent quality and standout BBQ.

We came hungry and tried a little bit of everything, and it all delicious. We can’t stop thinking about the pork ribs. Absolutely amazing.

What we ordered:
1/2 lb prime brisket
1 lb pork ribs
2 orders mac n cheese
1 order brisket & rice
1/2 lb house sausage
Banana pudding

Pro tip for parents: The restaurant is down the street from Funbox. Take the kids there first, and they’ll be ready to dig in by lunch!
📍: @brisketnrice 6166 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77084

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The Famous Mediterranean Spot The Kebab Shop is in Sugar Land, Houston, and I’m so excited! I usually visit their downtown San Diego location during Comic‑Con, so now I don’t have to wait until July every year to get my fix.

San Diego locals know why it’s so good, voted Best Fries, Best Customer Satisfaction, and Best of San Diego 8 years in a row. From juicy kebabs and doner style proteins to customizable bowls, wraps, and signature sauces, it’s quick, flavorful, and totally crave‑worthy. I personally can’t get enough of their wraps!

Signature & Build Your Own Wraps, Bowls & Plates
• Proteins: Carved Chicken Döner, Carved Lamb Beef Döner, Grilled Chicken, Beef Kofta, Grilled Steak, Falafel
• Sides & Salads: Kebab Fries, Crave Fries, Greek Salad, Chickpea Salad, Tabouli, Grilled Veggies, Hummus, Baklava
• Sauces: O.G. Yogurt, Dill Yogurt, Cilantro Jalapeño, Fire Chili
• Other: Halal Options & Catering Available

New School Mediterranean Made Your Way!
Open Monday – Sunday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
📍: @tks_thekebabshop 13607 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479

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This meal really stayed with me.

The Four Horsemen continues to set a standard for thoughtful, quietly confident cooking, paired with one of the most compelling wine programs in the city. Everything was delicious, cooked with love, and genuinely fun to eat.

It’s no surprise it gets the recognition it does.

Swipe through the carousel for highlights from a meal I’m still thinking about. 🫶🏻

1. Highlight reel
2. Oeuf mayonnaise - squid ink, filet beans, osetra caviar
3. Long Island fluke - spicy basil vinegar, ume sesame seeds
4. Warm house bread - rodolphe le meunier butter
5. Green tomatoes - lovage, hazelnuts, shichimi togarashi
6 & 7. Wagyu beef tartare - fermented peppercorn, egg yolk
8. Cockles - smoked eel, garlic scapes, curry leaf
9. Golden rice - squash, Santa Barbara uni, saffron
10. Gem salad - crème fraîche, taragon, dill
11. Fried spanish mackerel - meyer lemon ponzu, aioli
12. Berkshire pork chop - sungold tomatoes, thai basil
13. Blenheim Ginger Ale
14. Wines
15. Strawberries - basil whipped cream
16. Warm chocolate torta - sea salt
17. Wine menu

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It’s always great to be back here.

Hwaro continues to be one of those places that feels special every time you sit down. The tasting menu is playful, generous, and deeply satisfying, with dishes that are memorable because they’re simply delicious. It’s the kind of meal that keeps you smiling as it unfolds.

Watching what Chef Sung is building here has been a joy. I’ve been a fan of his since his first restaurant, Kochi. His cooking feels thoughtful and confident, but also welcoming, and that spirit carries through the entire experience.

Tucked inside Gui Steakhouse, Hwaro is easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there, but it’s absolutely worth seeking out.

Swipe through the carousel for highlights from a tasting menu that left me very happy.

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Some restaurants don’t just last. They grow.

@atoboynyc just reached its 10 year mark, and it’s been incredible to watch how this restaurant has grown. As the very first New York restaurant from @jparkato and @eparkato, Atoboy laid the foundation for everything that followed. Seeing what they’ve built over the past decade has been truly inspiring.

I hadn’t been back in a while, and this visit reminded me why this restaurant continues to stand the test of time. The meal felt deeply satisfying and beautifully composed. It’s easily one of the best meals I’ve had here over the years.

Swipe through the carousel for highlights from a meal that reminded me why I still love this place so much!

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The Pig & The Lady is one of those restaurants that has earned its reputation over time. Not through hype, but by being consistently great for years.

At this point, it feels fair to call it legendary in Oahu. It shows up on every list for a reason, and it’s still one of the first places I think about whenever I’m back on the island.

After years in Chinatown, the move to Kaimuki feels especially personal. The restaurant now sits next to his family’s old toy store, bringing it back to the neighborhood where Chef Andrew Le grew up, and he’s created a place people return to again and again. It works for just about any occasion, whether you’re stopping in casually or celebrating something special.

Swipe through the carousel for highlights from back to back visits from a restaurant I truly love and always recommend in Oahu!

1. Highlight Reel
2. OAHU GRAZER'S LAMB XÀO LÁ LỐT
3. BIG EYE AHI TATAKI TOAST
4. LE FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
5. P&L CAESAR SALAD
6. CHESTNUT & MUSHROOM PATE
7. VIET COFFEE ROASTED BEETSmint
8. PAT'AI BANH XEO
9. PHỞ 75
10. "CANH BI DO" EPAULETTES
11. HOKKAIDO SCALLOP CARPACCIO
12. KUROBUTA PORK COLLAR
13. BÒ KHO BOLOGNESE
14. WASHUGYU STEAK
15. CHARRED CABBAGE (BẤP CẢI LUỘC)
16. SPICED PINEAPPLE SHAVE ICE
17. DARK CHOCOLATE CEMEA
18. P&L SOFT SERVE SWIRL
19. The Pig & The Lady Kaimuki
20. @fishsaucebordelaise @b4nchan 💛💛

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You can find great Korean BBQ in Honolulu!

Onkee Korean Grill House offers a more contemporary approach that feels thoughtful and well executed.

Located on the second floor of Ward Village’s Kō‘ula Shops, the space sets a calm tone with warm materials and an open dining room. Many of the details, from the tableware to the ceramics, come from Korea, which adds a nice sense of continuity to the experience.

We came by for lunch and really enjoyed it. Only the kalbi short ribs are marinated, while the other cuts are seasoned lightly and grilled cleanly to highlight the quality of the meat. Instead of sauces, the table is set with simple sea salts, which keeps the flavors clear and focused. The banchan rounds out the meal without overwhelming it.

Service is polished and attentive, and the pacing makes it an easy place to sit and enjoy your meal. There’s a wide selection of meats, and everything we tried was handled with love and care.

If you’re looking for an elevated Korean BBQ experience in Honolulu, @onkeehawaii is worth checking out. Swipe through for highlights from my epic lunch!

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One of my absolute favorite restaurants in Honolulu and also one of the hardest to get into. Tonkatsu Tamafuji is a place I return to because of how consistently excellent the food is.

The katsu here is everything you want it to be. Crisp on the outside, incredibly juicy inside, and cooked in a way that highlights the quality of the proteins rather than masking them. Each cut feels carefully chosen and handled with care, resulting in a meal that is deeply satisfying without feeling heavy. It’s also a reminder that you don’t have to go all the way to Japan to experience truly great Katsu.

Reservations are famously tough to come by, but there’s good news! Tamafuji is expanding into a larger space with more seating and an open kitchen, which should make it easier for more people to experience what they do so well.

Grateful to have shared this with good company. Swipe through for highlights that reminded me why this place is so special!

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