Pondicheri is a modern indian restaurant in Rice Village Upper Kirby, Houston.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste B132, Houston, TX 77098
Killen's Steakhouse in Pearland (south of Houston) is Ronnie Killen's white-tablecloth room on West Broadway, with a 1,200-bottle wine tower.
OrderThe bone-in ribeye and the 44-Farms wagyu sampler. Order one of the dry-aged cuts off the side menu.
TipReserve four to six weeks ahead for Saturday. The bar serves the full menu and is the easier seat.
Pappas Bros Steakhouse Downtown in Houston is the McKinney Street steakhouse from the Pappas family, with a 4,000-bottle wine list, dry-aged ribeyes.
OrderA 28-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye and creamed spinach.
TipThe wine list is the reason. The downtown room is quieter than Westheimer; both serve the same kitchen.
Pho Binh on Bellaire Boulevard is the original 1983 Houston pho counter from the Le family, with clean broth, rare-beef pho tai and an Asiatown family legacy.
OrderPho tai (rare beef) or pho dac biet (combination). A Vietnamese iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk.
TipCash strongly preferred. Bellaire location is the original; the four other branches (Westheimer, Heights, Sharpstown, Katy) are family-run.
Truth BBQ in Houston is Leonard Botello IV's Heights Boulevard smokehouse, the Brenham original relocated in 2019, with post-oak-smoked brisket Texas.
OrderBrisket fatty, sliced thick. Pulled pork. A side of pinto beans and a slice of the strawberry cake.
TipOpen Wed to Sun, lunch only until they sell out (usually 2 to 3pm). Get there by 11am for brisket; the line moves fast.
Killen's Barbecue in Pearland (south of Houston) is Ronnie Killen's smokehouse on East Broadway, a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 pick with a Texas beef rib.
OrderThe Texas beef rib (one is enough for two), brisket fatty and the creamed corn side.
TipTuesday through Saturday lunch only, sold out by mid-afternoon. The beef rib runs out first; order it on entry.
CorkScrew BBQ in Spring (north of Houston) is the Buntin family smokehouse on Keith Street, a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised post-oak barbecue room.
OrderBrisket and pork ribs combo. The mac and cheese is one of the better Houston-area sides.
TipWednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm only. Lines start by 10:30; brisket sells out by 2pm most days.
