Thanks to everyone for their responses to my gameplan post from yesterday.
Had hoped to get there a couple mins prior to opening, but ran late and ended up arriving around 11:30 with the line backed up to the fence. Said it’d be about 30 mins wait from there, but line moved pretty fast with some bigger groups and I had my food in hand a little after noon; having had time to run inside Oddwood Brewing for a beer. Got the St. Elmo’s Collaboration American Pilsner and really enjoyed it and it complimented the BBQ well.
Wish I was with more folks as I truly wanted to try everything after reading y’all’s comments. Ended up going with a Combo Rice with Brisket & Lamb Shoulder, Mac & Cheese, a 1/2# ea of Pork & Bacon Ribs, a Rice Pudding as well as a Cold Brew Awha. Made for a VERY hearty meal with enough leftovers for another full meal and came out to $73. Only regret aside from not being able to order MORE was for getting the Awha, as it was just okay and pretty expensive at $8.50. On examination of my texted receipt, it appears I wasn’t charged for the Awha; so no harm no foul I guess!
Combo rice was unlike anything I’ve had before with all its toppings (Pistachios, Almonds, Pomegranate Seeds, Tomato & Cukes and the delicious garlic sauce. Meat got lost in the mix, but really enjoyed this dish with all the contrasts in texture and plenty of acidity. Mac & Cheese was super creamy and rich and really loved the addition of tomato plus the texture and herbaceousness from the basil nutmeg crumble! Ribs were both outstanding, especially the glazed pork ribs. Tender, juicy with just the right amount of bite needed to rip em off the bone. Was slightly underwhelmed by the rice pudding (maybe my expectations were TOO high). Don’t get me wrong, it was really good; nice texture and not too sweet just not life changing or anything! 🤪
Will definitely be back (wish I lived closer and came through this part of town more often) and would highly recommend checking it out or including KG BBQ in a bigger BBQ crawl. Its reputation, uniqueness and mastery of its craft are pretty evident.
by Chowdahead
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The bowl with a crisp tasty brew at oddwood is a top tier lunch
Try the kofta rice bowl next time. It’s my favorite meat there, even better than the pomegranate ribs.
They don’t accept cash AND they ad 3% for credit cards. I’m old.
This roz belaban looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Been hearing great things about this Egyptian pitmaster !
Nice I love their bowls – I felt like it’s a more balanced dish and the meat isn’t lost in it but I get that perspective.
The Rice pudding – I have to disagree with you on. I find it to be an absolutely stunning dessert subtle not too sweet and gf which is a big plus for me since my partner doesn’t do gluten.
The combo rice …
Yes the meat gets lost in the medley but got-dang if it isn’t a very satisfying ‘full’. Just the right proportions
Lamb chops are the winner there IMO!
my 1st visit there was great. owner was there. food phenomenal. 2nd and 3rd visits were meh – owner not there, some food was luke warm, the lamb really disappointed me because it was so small, cold, and lacked flavor. I spend an avg of 50-75 bucks when I am there and it was a letdown so I took a break from them. I always loved their kofta rice bowl.
Went there last month after trying Franklins and Interstellar – KGBBQ had them both beat! Best brisket and ribs of them all!!