Killen's Barbecue is a texas barbecue restaurant in Pearland, Houston.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 3613 E Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581, Houston
Truth BBQ in Houston is Leonard Botello IV's Heights Boulevard smokehouse since 2019, with post-oak-smoked brisket regularly ranked on Texas Monthly's Top 50.
OrderBrisket fatty. The strawberry cake (the legend of Truth). Pulled pork.
TipWed to Sun lunch only until sold out, usually 2 to 3pm. Get there by 11am for brisket.
Coltivare in Houston is the Heights Italian room on White Oak Drive from Ryan Pera, with wood-fired pizzas, on-site vegetable gardens and a small-plates menu.
OrderMargherita pizza, whichever pasta is on the daily board, the salad from the back garden.
TipWalk-in only, party of six max. Get there before 6pm or wait an hour.
Nancy's Hustle in Houston is the EaDo bistro on Polk Street since 2017, with Nancy Cakes cornbread, a much-copied burger and a serious natural-wine list.
OrderNancy Cakes and the burger. Pasta of the day. Order from the by-the-glass list.
TipBar seats are first-come, dining room takes reservations. The patio in mild weather is the play.
Mala Sichuan Bistro in Houston is the Bellaire Boulevard Sichuan room since 2011, a Michelin-recommended kitchen with serious mapo tofu, dan dan noodles.
OrderMapo tofu, dan dan noodles, dry-fried green beans, chilli-oil dumplings.
TipCold appetiser cabinet near the door has marinated beef and tendon that are the menu's quiet stars.
Phat Eatery in Katy (west of Houston) is the Malaysian street food kitchen in Katy Asian Town from the late Alex Au-Yeung, with beef rendang.
OrderBeef rendang, roti canai with curry chicken dip, char kway teow.
TipKaty is 30 miles west of Houston. Combine with H Mart and Asian Town. The Woodlands second location is the other option.
Pondicheri in Houston is Anita Jaisinghani's modern Indian room at WestAve on Kirby Drive since 2011, with masala omelette breakfasts, thali plates.
OrderMasala omelette and roti at breakfast. The thali plate at dinner. The Bake Lab's chai bun for the road.
TipBreakfast (7am to 11am) is the lesser-known peak. The thali changes daily; ask first.
