Food arrived quickly and portion was fair. Taste was mild, service polite, a standard three-star…read moredinner.

Amazing juicy meat, bbq connoisseurs will agree. The sides are also stellar and great customer…read moreservice! HIGHLY recommend for any event!

I was driving by a playground the other day and asked my 3-year-old if he'd rather go play or stop…read moreby Kafi BBQ. Even though the playground is usually his favorite spot, he didn't hesitate & insisted we go to Kafi for the brisket. That pretty much sums up how my family feels about this place. We've tried plenty of BBQ spots around Texas, but Kafi keeps bringing us back. The brisket is consistently excellent, and you can tell they use the highest-quality ingredients because the flavor really speaks for itself. Everything on the menu is done well, from the Wagyu and sausage to the burnt ends. It's become one of those rare places that the whole family gets excited about, and that's not something I can say about many restaurants

Kafi BBQ is a Texas style BBQ joint in Irving-Valley Ranch which serves up Halal Wagyu Brisket with…read moreIraqi/Middle Eastern influences. I follow the chef/owner on Instagram (@kafibbq), and the amount of effort and detail he puts into his craft has resulted in multiple return visits for me. This review is for my latest visit. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Kafi BBQ can be found in a shopping strip in Irving-Valley Ranch. Only opened Friday - Sunday, on my most recent Sunday visit around dinner time, Kafi was packed. The patrons were a great mix of families, BBQ lovers, and those looking for high quality Halal meats. Smoke was in the air. 1 Star. Service - The staff is super friendly and nice. Pro Tip - Go for lunch or before 6 before items are sold out. A few items were sold out on my most recent visit (my fault I arrived at 6:45) and the staff weren't aware of what was available, leading to some confusion, but they were so nice it didn't impact my meal. 1 Star. Food - By now, you've probably read or heard about Kafi's Wagyu Brisket. For me, I love following @kafibbq on Instagram so I can see what Salahodeen is cooking up. On this visit, it was the Brisket Sandwich. First off, the house baked bread roll is soft, but firm enough to hold Kafi's famous brisket on a pile of home made cole slaw and pickles. The result was one of the best BBQ sandwiches I've eaten. The bite was soft, smokey, crunchy, and tart (from the pickles). It was a special, and I'm not sure if Kafi will keep this on the menu, but I hope they do. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. It's pricey, but it's worth it. While the brisket is great, I suggest you follow them on Instagram to see what's cooking and plan your visit around the specialty items. 1 Star.

Shoal's Smokehouse has established itself in my lunch rotation. There are many hits (and a few…read moremisses), but it's a great new edition to Irving's Toyota Music Factory (TMF). Here's my review update. My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - First the good - if the weather is nice Shoal's will open their sliding doors and bring TMF's newly remodeled greenspace to you. There's also a full bar in the middle, tons of communal seating, and plenty of TVs on to keep you entertained. The bad - it's super-hot in Texas and parking at TMF will always be a pain. Sorry I complain about this in every TMF restaurant review. 1/2 Star. Service - First the good - the servers are super friendly there's plenty of seating. The bad - ordering by scanning the QR code never works, and your cell phone signal is weak for AT&T customers. However, you can always order from the back and the staff are so nice and helpful, which trumps technology challenges. In other words, skip the QR code and order in the back. 1 Star. Food - First the great - I ordered their fried chicken (dark), and it was pretty darn good. The chicken so very well-seasoned, had a nice crunch outside, and was super juicy on the inside. Not only was I surprised, but I also think this is going to be my go-to dish in the future. Why? Well, their burnt ends, which were tasty thanks to being tossed in some nice, tangy BBQ sauce, were a bit tough to bite into. That seems to be the theme for me at Shoals, I'm more impressed with their non-BBQ items. 1 1/2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. I'm a big fan of Irving's Toyota Music Factory (despite the 2% tax on my bill). There are plenty of options withs tons of variety. Add Shoal's to the mix because I'll be back (for the non-BBQ items). 1 Star.

Honestly, after checking out a handful of BBQ options in DFW, my verdict is this.. If you're…read morelooking for anything conveniently located to the airport or a business district, or even downtown Dallas and so so good, that it will get your socks knocked off, especially if you're an out of state visitor.. just.. DON'T. Or at least keep your expectations low. You may as well get luckier than me and hit the jackpot. Ok. BBQ brisket tasted bland. No seasoning. At all. And I come from the part of the country where being light on salt is the default. Now smokiness was well on point. There was some marbling but not enough to deliver a mouthwatering juicy bite. Pulled pork. Same. Severly underseasoned. Smokiness was good and it was juicy. But it didnt matter.. Spicy sausage. My favorite. Seasoned and smoked well. The bread was amazing.

Hala shown us great hospitality! Food & drinks were good! Will go back whenever I'm there visiting!read more

We went for Father's Day lunch and had a lovey experience. The staff were lovely and the restaurant…read moreitself was beautiful. My only complaint was the noise level. As most brunch/lunch spots are on Sunday it was hard to hear the others at my table. Food was good too. The deviled eggs were good but didn't stand out, would probably skip next time. We got the black truffle pizza which was great. It was PLENTY of food even split between 2 people. It had a great flavor and the crust was to die for. The omelet was good too. It was the CPT which had a lovely pancetta flavor. By far the BEST part of our meal was dessert. The key lime pie was Incredible. The gram cracker crust was clearly fresh and had lime zest in it. The pie filling was bright, punchy, and deliciously creamy. And to top it all off the toasted meringue was no too sweet and added an extra texture that made this dessert absolutely decadent. The quality and quantity of the food here for the price was fantastic and we will definitely be back. The surrounding area is cute too. Overall a great spot I'd highly recommend.

First time here in Irvine and went to Inihaw very cute place and clean…read more Sizzling bangus- OMG my favorite I could not get enough. Perfect seasoning and the mushroom pared perfectly with the fish. A must try Pinakbet- vegetables were so fresh and cooked to perfection Will definitely be back. The only con was the lady seemed like she was annoyed but didn't care because the food was good. Will definitely be back

Good food good vibe and good service. Flavors will absolutely remind you of home cooked Filipino…read morefood. Brought my Vietnamese friend and he liked it especially the shrimp sinigang. We also ordered the crispy pata and of course the customary lumpia Shanghai for appetizers. The only reason why it doesn't get a 5 star from me is because the size and portion of the crispy pata did not justify the cost in my opinion. Probably why I forgot to take a picture... Lol Overall it was a good meal and I would still recommend checking it out! They also have a sari sari store when you first walk in.

From my point of view, 3 stars is generous. I love BBQ and was hoping to have found another…read morefavorite spot. I got the pork ribs and sliced brisket. Both were tender. However, both were tasteless. So tasteless, I went back to the website to see if I mistakenly thought it was a bbq spot but maybe it's a restaurant that offers options such as bbq like some sports bars. Nope, it's a smokehouse. Very disappointing. On a positive note, the sweet potato fries were good.

How. Can a Rib. Be. This BIG?? Today I had the pleasure of…read moretrying the Dino Rib at @barrelandbonestx Farmers Branch and let me tell you - it is INTIMIDATING. Where is all that meat supposed to go??? And yes - it is good!! I just have enough to last me 3 days! The service was also amazing and very fast.

The owners(lady) is very friendly. The food was very good. Good flavor - nothing like Hawaiian…read morebros. Korean and Hawaiian fusion. Recommend everything. Bbq chicken, Meat jeon Lunch special

"Fun fact: The owner of this spot is from Hawaii, and she's on a mission to bring that island love…read moreto Dallas--one delicious plate at a time! She told me all about her passion for sharing Hawaiian flavors, and let me tell you, it shows. The meat was insanely tender and fresh, and the whole vibe felt like you were sitting in your aunt's kitchen in Hawaii. Warm, welcoming, and totally mom-and-pop in the best way possible. Can't wait to come back for more!"

Seasoning was perfect on the beans and brisket. Guys working there were really nice. Definitely…read moregoing back

YUMMY! I had the loaded fries - brisket, last night and wow! Each ingredient complemented the other…read moreperfectly!