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    Wagyu House

    4.6 (53 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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    Grilling the meat!
    Kim T.

    Beautiful interior and atmosphere -- the restaurant feels upscale and the service from Kyle was excellent. The specialty short ribs were my favorite dish, but most of the regular meats were just okay for me. The seafood unfortunately tasted too fishy for my taste, and the toro handroll had a bitter flavor that threw off my appetite afterward. I did enjoy the matcha crepe and liked that drinks are included with AYCE. Overall, I think the experience stands out more for the atmosphere and service than the food itself. Also, the 90 minutes goes by very fast, so order early.

    Kenny N.

    Please note this was their second day being open. When I arrived, there were people already there waiting for it to open. They had their Yelp iPad outside for people to join the waitlist. The wait wasn't too long after they opened as they were giving people time to walk through the restaurant and get seated at their table. There was staff meeting along the way to your desk greeting you and clapping as well. Lucky for me, this isn't my first time at this chain, so I was familiar with most of the process. I selected my tier and started ordering all the meat and items as I can from the iPad to maximum time. After that, I explored the drink and side/food bar to see what they were offering. I like that they had slushies here that are included. For the side section, for them being just open, some of the sides were not refilled or placed out yet. I didn't get to the food bar, but I did get to try one of their wagyu sliders, and it wasn't bad. The meat did take some time to come out. How the system works is you are able to order about 10 items every 7 minutes, but when you place that order, it goes to your waiter or waitress to confirm it, so there is a process time involved before it heads to the kitchen. Which I understand is to prevent people from overordering, but it is taking time out of the experience. When the meat arrived, it was good, it was tender. But as I was ordering the same cut of meat, I noticed it was either cut differently or the marbling was different, which led to a more chewier experience. Also, once you order, you kind of lose sight of what came out unless you were able to listen to everything the staff mentioned that came out each round. I wish there was an option on the iPad to say it was delivered or completed or in progress. I think this will also help with the overordering of food. As for the waitress who helped me, she was nice and friendly. It was her first day. She asked if she could do some of the cooking and asked for feedback throughout the experience to help her learn and recommend things to other customers in the future.

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    Helen V.

    Hoang took excellent care of us. He explained the process very thoroughly and checked on us frequently. He was patient, kind, and fun to crack jokes with. I've been to a couple of Chubby Cattle locations, including the ones in Chicago and Mikiya Shabu House in Houston, but this experience is my favorite. Because we went on a Saturday night, it was very crowded and difficult to navigate through the walkways to the self-service areas. Despite the crowd, everything was still perfect. They offer three options: Silver, Gold, and Diamond tiers. We went with the Gold tier because it gave us more options and made the most sense price-wise. For non-members, it was $78. It is a bit pricey for AYCE BBQ, but it was well worth it due to the excellent food quality and the service we received. I loved having both BBQ and shabu as options, and the slushie machine was a great bonus. This is a unique experience that everyone should try out. I will definitely be back and hope to be in Hoang's section again!

    Joseph H.

    Overrated... The specials meats are good but you are limited on plates per person .. all the other item menus are mediocre at best. The food comes out slow, and they expect you to finish within the allowed time when you still haven't even received half the food you ordered 3 times already. They also limit how much you can order at once, then make you wait 10 minutes before ordering again. On top of that, there's no way to keep track of what you ordered or what's actually been delivered. Definitely not worth the price. Stick to Chinatown

    Trinh N.

    We came around 5pm on a Saturday and there were no wait. Staff were friendly, our server Jacob was awesome! He is attentive, quick, and polite. We ordered all the Wagyu dishes on the menu and the food was good. I will definitely come back!

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    Chris Y.

    Had the opportunity to participate in their soft opening. Jin was an excellent server. Very attentive, approachable, and hospitable Quality was excellent Beef tongue platter, a5 wagyu striploin, wagyu lean meat, wagyu skirt were one of the favorites. The fact that its wagyu all you can eat at such a reasonable price is great! Will be coming again next time I visit Houston

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    Christian J.

    This place is awesome. The interior was cozy without feeling crowded. Little different from most place. You order through a screen interface and the meats come to you. The sides and drinks are all self serve but a few are through the screen. Plenty to choose from with sides. Drinks you got a soda machine. Slushy machine as well as milk tea! The Waygu was very good and is cooked by the server. You get 1 or 2 servings a person of the Waygu depending on the tier you decide to choose. The rest of the meats are also very good and have plenty to select from. Service was fantastic and servers were attentive and very friendly. No reservation system. Our wait on a Thursday 5:20PM for a party of 3 was non existent. Went in right away. They are on a soft opening for now. Something I wanted to note was the cooking surface has a suction fan right at the grill. So smell won't get on you so much. Overall, we enjoyed our time and well definitely be back.

    Breanna A.

    This place is absolutely amazing! Our waiter was Brian who is absolutely amazing. Actually everyone is so very nice and friendly. Everyone greets you and acknowledges you. The service alone is the reason why we would go back at least once a month. The food is amazing. Such a great variety and a really good deal for the quality food you get

    Lu N.

    Checked out the new Wagyu House in Houston and it did not disappoint! The food was incredible, but what really made the night was our server, Sunny. Absolutely loved her energy! She was so welcoming and attentive. We will definitely be back!

    Nam D.

    Great food, great atmosphere. Tony was the best server. Everything was perfect especially the Wagyu beef.

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    Jaime L.

    Our server Jacob was great! Made sure we knew how and what to order. His recommendations were a hit as well!

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    28 days ago

    Best service! Best meat quality! Highly recommend! Will come back! Great job, Jonathan N!

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    Amazing food and service at Wagyu House! Jacob Tran was attentive, friendly, and made dinner perfect!

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    Kyle was our server and he was amazing! The food and atmosphere was amazing! Loved it!!

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    Brian was so great and informative. Definitely recommend coming for the A5 meats such a good value!

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    Brian was a great server and very knowledgeable! He answered all our questions. I would definitely return to this location.

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    Came for my birthday and Minh was our server. It was such a fun experience and Minh was so helpful and made our experience great!

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    Steven is a good server. Food are great. Love the egg tart for desert. We had a great meal.

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    Minh was great! A+++ food great quality and selection was plentiful. We would definitely come again.

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    Pinkerton's Barbecue - Heights - Beef Ribs/Prime Brisket/Pork Ribs - 5/5 - Everything was great. You can tell just by looking the smoke ring and bark

    Pinkerton's Barbecue - Heights

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    6.5 miThe Heights
    $$

    While in Texas, we had to stop by at a BBQ spot and after some research on insta and chat gpt, we…read morecame to the conclusion that Pinkerton's is where it's at. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The pork ribs were the star of the show. So tender, fall off the bone deliciousness. Pair it with the hot sauce that they have on the side and it was chefs kiss! The best ribs I've ever had. The brisket on the other hand was a little dry and I wish it had more flavor, but the sauce made up for it. We also got the Mac n cheese with brisket on top. They really did not skimp out on the brisket. It was very delicious and the Mac n cheese was perfectly creamy and decadent. They also pickles, pickled jalapeño, and onions on the side which really cut the fat from the meat. The coleslaw that we got was okay though. Overall, it was a great experience. All the employees were nice and patient with us since it was our first time here and we had some questions. The vibes were definitely there. Will def stop by here if we ever go to Texas again!!

    Came in here with high expectations but they were not met. Most of the sides were big flops besides…read morethe potato salad (the onion Cole slaw was lowkey atrocious; too much mayo), and the beef rib was tougher than I'd like (didn't really fall off the bone, might not have been smoked long enough?). The experience was redeemed by the cobbler which by itself would be worthy of a 5 star. But with everything else it drags up the overall rating to a 4.

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    Jalapeño Cheese Sausage | Prime Brisket

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    Truth BBQ - Brisket 1 Meat Plate

    Truth BBQ

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    4.6 miWashington Corridor, The Heights
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    I went for the first time and spent $300 for brisket for the family and I was completely blown away…read moreby the quality of the food. I couldn't wait for my second time to show even more family how awesome this place was. Well my second visit spent about $250 on the brisket and I was surprised on how far the quality went down, brisket was so dry that after my first bite I literally wanted to throw the entire brisket away, it was that terrible and everyone that had a bite agreed and couldn't see why I bragged so much about it initially. With that price and amount of inconsistency I doubt I'll risk another visit to Truth.

    I'm a bbq lover, and Truth did not disappoint. I believe it's pretty easy to remember your favorite…read moreversion of a dish and pretty hard to remember #2 and beyond - so I like to put food in buckets. Here's what I had: Ribs: Top 3 of all time. Didn't even use sauce - delicious and perfectly tender as-is. Current best: Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse, NY and other locations. Wet/Fatty Brisket: Top 3. Very tender. Current Best: Black's BBQ, Austin, TX Dry/Lean Brisket: Not rated. Pretty dry. But I don't love lean brisket to begin with. Current Best: Black's Sausage: Not rated. I had Jalapeño cheddar (they were out of the pepper jack that I would have gotten). The casing is fairly thick and hard to cut through with plastic utensils, and the inside is fairly dense. Current Best: Datil Sausage at Woodpecker's BBQ, Saint John's County, FL Baked Beans: Way better than I expected (and way better than they look, since they look like standard baked beans). I was glad I got them. Brussels: Better than expected - very tender, and the glaze/sauce they pour over is a great compliment. Overall, an outstanding meal. Easy to park. Not too crowded. A great stop on a work trip.

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    CorkScrew BBQ - Pulled pork, brisket, a rib with mac& cheese

    CorkScrew BBQ

    4.6(1.4k reviews)
    23.8 mi
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    CORKSCREW BBQ is Houston's Michelin star restaurant! It is about 30 minutes drive north of Houston,…read morewhich isn't super bad. They are only open Wednesday-Saturday 11AM-4PM. We came a little earlier and there was already a long line. I heard that if you order in advance, you can skip the line. While you wait, the employees walk around and you can order a drink. Which is nice if you're waiting a while and it gets hot. The employees were all very nice and ambiance is how you would expect a regular bbq restaurant to be. There are plenty of seating outside but limited inside. The seats are all first come first serve, so usually the inside seating runs out first. We ordered 1/2lb ribs, 1/2lb brisket, 1/2lb sausages, and some sides like Mac&cheese, beans, loaded potato, cobbler, etc. total was about $120 after tip. The food was very delicious and worth the drive. Although, I will say that it doesn't taste that much different from my other favorite bbq restaurants. I was still a great experience and very delicious. I highly recommend to try if you're in the area.

    Since they were awarded their Michelin star, I've been wanting to try CorkScrew... in particular,…read moretheir beef rib. Beef ribs are my go to bbq protein, and not many places have them. I've tried those deemed "the best," including Salt Lick in Driftwood and Killen's. So how did CorkScrew measure up? In addition to the beef rib, we tried the moist brisket, pulled pork, and sausage. We also tried several sides, including those recommended in the Michelin review: potato salad, mac and cheese, smokey beans, and coleslaw, and I picked up a peach cobbler, as well. The beef rib: STELLAR. This was outstanding with its flavorful bark and an impossibly tender texture that truly melts in your mouth, unlike any other beef rib I've ever had. Easily the very best beef rib, without a doubt. The brisket was delicious, as well: tender and flavorful. The sausage was nothing special... on par with sausage elsewhere, as was the pork. As for the sides, I've never been a fan of beans, but since the Michelin review specifically mentioned them, I gave them a try. I'm a fan! I would definitely order these again. Their smokiness is gently tamed by a touch of sweetness. The rest? Very average. The mac and cheese tasted like the stuff I had in my elementary school cafeteria - very un-special. The potato salad was salty and was missing any semblance of potato chunks. The texture was oddly like lumpy mashed potatoes. But the other surprise for me: the cobbler. This was simply and divinely perfect with crisp, sweet buttery crumble. A wonderful way to end a hearty meal. I'm so glad I ordered our food online for pickup. When I arrived at 1pm, the line was wrapped around the building. Pickup was very easy: I texted them when I arrived, and they replied when they were ready for me to go in and retrieve it. But even if there wasn't a line, I would never eat there: the restaurant is too divey for me: very rustic, picnic-like feel both inside and out, and it was uncomfortably warm and humid (again, inside and out.) The staff was very friendly and cheerful. Glad i tried it, and when i get a hankering for a good beef rib, this is definitely where I'll be getting it!

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    CorkScrew BBQ - The Dino Rib - humongous!

    The Dino Rib - humongous!

    CorkScrew BBQ - Side porch of the restaurant. Covered outdoor seating is to t he left. Indoor seating is inside.

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    Side porch of the restaurant. Covered outdoor seating is to t he left. Indoor seating is inside.

    Henderson & Kane - We'll handle all the setup for you, keep the line stocked, and clean up when you're done.

    Henderson & Kane

    4.6(365 reviews)
    5.5 miSixth Ward
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    This place is great and it has a small neighborhood vibe! Raw Steaks for sale along with a bunch of…read moregoodies, but I came here for the barbecue. Atmosphere was perfect for Texas BBQ. I ordered the ribs in the jalapeño cheddar sausage, but got the brisket with sausage.. very happy they mixed that one up because the brisket was extremely juicy tender and had a great flavor on that bark. They did it perfect! The jalapeño sausage was a little dryer that I like it to be especially for having cheese in there. Still ate it and it was great.! So good I forgot to take a picture We'll definitely be going back to this place!

    Update: Veronica reached out to me willing to make this…read moreexperience right. Issues will come up from time to time but how you handle them says a lot about you as a business owner. I'm adjusting my review to reflect Veronica's willingness to turn this experience into an opportunity. We were looking forward to trying this restaurant while staying at a hotel in Houston for medical treatments. We had it delivered to our hotel and sadly it wasn't the best experience. When we got our order to the room we were missing one side that we ordered. We got Mac n cheese, green beans and potato salad with a brisket/smoked chicken combo and a brisket/ribs. I was shocked to see two pieces of brisket and a chicken breast for $28. Maybe it was an off night but the quality just wasn't there. All the food was cold (our fault bc we ordered it for delivery) and was lacking flavor. Overall, we'd rate it like this: Brisket 3/5 Chicken 2/5 Mac n cheese 1.5/5 Green beans 3/5 Ribs 3/5 Potato salad 2/5 Maybe they were having a bad night but I wish our experience was better.

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    We can provide specialty set ups to fit your catering package.

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    Killen's Barbecue - One Meat Plate + Pork Belly Burnt Ends - Half Pound

    Killen's Barbecue

    4.2(3k reviews)
    16.3 mi
    $$

    Excellent Texan bbq. We stopped by for lunch after our cruise. Two parking lots one to the side and…read moreone in the back. Our group of 7 ordered: Two lbs of brisket: 5/5 nice Smokey flavor, delicious! Beef ribs: 5/5 super tender fall off the bones. Excellent flavor. Collard greens: 5/5 tasty! Mac n cheese: 5/5 nice thick creamy cheesy! Excellent! Coleslaw: 5/5 very good Chicken wings fries: 3.5/5 this was ok Bread pudding: 5/5 amazing flavor! Loved it so much we ordered more at the hobby location! So happy that our last meal in Houston was amazing! On par with Terry Black's!

    I came in to Killen's Barbecue about three days ago with my partner. The restaurant itself was very…read moreclean and organized and despite the line, service was fast, efficient, and friendly. My partner had the brisket sandwich with potato salad and a small helping of pickles and pickled red onions and I had the pulled pork tacos. My partner said the brisket sandwich was okay, but we both agreed that the potato salad was fantastic! The potato salad was way better than the one at Pappas Barbecue. The taste of the pulled pork tacos was great, but it was honestly too wet and made the flour tortillas too soggy and there was way too much coleslaw on top. I feel like if Killen's is going to serve pulled pork tacos there needs to be three things done. 1. Serve the tacos with an option of corn tortillas because I feel corn tortillas would've worked better to give a great contrast/pairing with the sweetness of the pulled pork and sauce. 2. Serve the corn/flour tortillas on the side so that they don't get soggy and wet. 3. There are some things that just don't belong on a taco of any kind and that's coleslaw. My partner and I also tasted the banana pudding and to say it was divine is an understatement. What I really like about this pudding was that you could taste real bananas in this pudding and it had been mixed well all together. Our total was $80 after tipping, which is a little pricey for some of the items, but honestly I would definitely come back to Killen's Barbecue when I was in the mood for barbecue.

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    Dining room after restaurant closed

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    Banana and Bread Pudding Combo

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