I was one of they first customers when they were giving out samples.He was asking to get the word out because business was slow at the time.Every sample I ate was fire so I spent a quit 60 bucks and became a loyal customer since then.They BBQ is certified💪🏾🗣
I live in the neighborhood across the street, and was also an early customer. They are such nice people, and the food is amazing. This has been our go to BBQ since they opened, partly due to proximity, but mostly due to it being _excellent_ food.
This is probably my favourite Bon Appetit episode yet!! I'm Vietnamese Australian and this is my first time hearing a Viet person with a Southern accent. My parents also tried to flee Vietnam by boat and sacrificed everything for my siblings and myself - taking a risk and doing your absolute best in honour of their sacrifice hits really hard. I can feel so much love, passion and pride that Hong and Phong put into their food. Holding onto their culture while creating new opportunities for themselves. A story I see across so many immigrants, yet it never fails to inspire me. I hope I can try Brisket and Rice one day. Thank you for this one, Bon Appetit.
It was a pretty hard transition for them as well. They did not have any easy time assimilating, back in the 70’s and 80’s. . Culturally Texas was the polar opposite and there was a lot of animosity within the shrimping and fishing industries that they entered so it was rough going for them for quite a while and took amazing fortitude. They are a really vibrant part of the community now.
Our Asian community is huge here in Houston. We have a huge population of Vietnamese and Chinese. Plus other south asian countries. We have a lot of fusion Asian foods like viet-cajun, Mexican-sushi, Korean bbq/USA bbq and mixtures of various middle eastern, Asian, Caribbean, African, and latin ethnicities. It's more diverse than any other major city.
Kansas City "we have the best bbq.", Carolinas "No we have the best bbq" Memphis "Nice try were the best" Texas "You aren't even on the same level as our gas stations"
I absolutely love this! These two seem so genuine and down-to-earth. For someone like me, whose first language isn’t English, their strong Southern accents make it even more fascinating. Such a cool and unique combination!
It’s all about the details. Attention to details will make you great. Hearing him talk about pre-heating wood to take the moisture out and light faster makes me think they are big on the details. I gotta try this place
I tried this place out in 2022 and I still think about that fried rice to this day 😭 Literally the best fried rice I've ever had and I promise I'm not over exaggerating
I agree. I love the fried rice here. I love the Chinese sausage used, and I like that they don't have Peas in them. Many restaurants make their fried rice without the Chinese sausage, and they add Peas as fillers. I am not a fan of those fried rices.
@@LbB-e8j your comment is dumb af lmao. "brisket should be the star" yet you want to put something equally smoky salty & flavor-forward as bacon. makes no sense. chinese sausage is mild which is why it's used in fried rice
His pricing is way too kind which is great for his community, but I watched a few episodes of "Food Truck Race" and selling a loaded fried rice for under $10 is wild, and with brisket at 11.25 is also jaw dropping. Like on that show 18 for rice and 25 for the brisket rice would be expected... at least. 7:29
I drove past this place not long ago, and since I wasn't hungry, I didn't think much. This video has me curious, and ready to support local Houston business. Now I MUST try it.
This is one of my favorite joints! The food is delicious, generous portions, very reasonable prices and the nicest owners you’ll ever meet! I hope they continue to grow in popularity.
They are moving to a new location 2 miles away in a few months, that will have more parking space and bigger dining area. I hope they get more business after the move.
Brisket & Rice is my go-to BBQ restaurant in Houston. I absolutely love the food and the Trans are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. I wish them all of the success in the world.
I mean, the title is also somewhat misleading. It's not "at" a gas station. It's close to a gas station, but a completely separate store, with its own parking lot.
Just like the other dude in the comments said, if you live in the area, you just KNOW. Even Kansas City (thats known for its own type of BBQ) arguably the BEST BBQ is Joe's, it's a gas station...I feel like in the south you have certain unassuming places that look like they serve the same roadway garbage, just for it to have the best BBQ, soul food, or fried chicken you ever had.
This place is a staple for me. Easily some of the best BBQ I have ever had. They have dino ribs on Saturday first come first serve and everything on the menu is phenomenal. I can not recommend this place enough!
One of my fav's in Houston, it's delicious. Parking is getting tight now since they got Michelin designation, but worth the trouble if you are in the area
I heard that they are moving to a new location in April 2025, 2 miles away. The new location is supposed to have a bigger dining room and bigger parking lot.
Chef Hong talking about him risking it in the BBQ place is nothing compared to his family being Vietnam boat people and THEM risking for them being there. Mad respect on that.
Houston has seriously some of the best food in whole of Texas and ive been all over ! not to mention that prices are way lower than in Dallas/Austin/San Antonio....you can get a great full size sandwich under 12 USD...I will definitely stop by this place when I visit Texas again soon
I eat here weekly after my HFA soccer games down the streets. My preferred order and the one I would recommend, half order of the fried rice, with 1/4 pound of the house sausage, cranberry and almond coleslaw. Also grab a banana pudding to go for later!
I'm going to stop by next time I leave Traders Village. I have seen it many times, but never thought to try it out. Houston has gems all over the place so it's hard to try them all. But this will happen soon :)
Not all rice is created equal. Living in Hawai'i and being influenced by asian culture, I can see why his rice and brisket is popular. We eat rice w/ everything here and just like he does, some places serve "fragrant" rice, sticky rice, local rice, hapa rice, and everything in between. Big ups to this bruddah...aloha!!
My coworkers and I ate there about two weeks ago based on a recommendation. It is absolutely legit! We will be regular customers! Word is getting out because there was a line out the door during lunch!
I’ll have to take my daughter and son in-law here. My son in-law is half Vietnamese. I’ve been eating Vietnamese food longer than him! 😆 We worked with Vietnamese community off of Allen Parkway back in the 80’s. They have done very well. One of the little girls was named Phong. Cute.
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Fried rice and a side of brisket, a true asian fusion dish
asians been eating beef with rice forever! lol
@@Veronica.John10-10yes, but Texas brisket is special. Salt, pepper, garlic powder and then smoked with post oak. It’s hard to describe.
I was one of they first customers when they were giving out samples.He was asking to get the word out because business was slow at the time.Every sample I ate was fire so I spent a quit 60 bucks and became a loyal customer since then.They BBQ is certified💪🏾🗣
I live in the neighborhood across the street, and was also an early customer. They are such nice people, and the food is amazing. This has been our go to BBQ since they opened, partly due to proximity, but mostly due to it being _excellent_ food.
Yeah I've been there as well. 10/10 food and customer service. Everyone in the area should check it out at least once.
@@sedrichenderson1778 Space after periods and spellcheck
I was the first customer and still am
How often do yall eat there?
Do yall want to make a video reviewing their food?
Those brothers and their restaurant is why America remains fascinating for me.
Culinaray creativitay
@@UHaulShorts a curse and a blessing
@@redzed9405 isn’t that live in general?
@@redzed9405What's the down side? Give me your top two best.
@@redzed9405 what curse
This is probably my favourite Bon Appetit episode yet!! I'm Vietnamese Australian and this is my first time hearing a Viet person with a Southern accent. My parents also tried to flee Vietnam by boat and sacrificed everything for my siblings and myself - taking a risk and doing your absolute best in honour of their sacrifice hits really hard. I can feel so much love, passion and pride that Hong and Phong put into their food. Holding onto their culture while creating new opportunities for themselves. A story I see across so many immigrants, yet it never fails to inspire me. I hope I can try Brisket and Rice one day. Thank you for this one, Bon Appetit.
It was a pretty hard transition for them as well. They did not have any easy time assimilating, back in the 70’s and 80’s. . Culturally Texas was the polar opposite and there was a lot of animosity within the shrimping and fishing industries that they entered so it was rough going for them for quite a while and took amazing fortitude. They are a really vibrant part of the community now.
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Our Asian community is huge here in Houston. We have a huge population of Vietnamese and Chinese. Plus other south asian countries. We have a lot of fusion Asian foods like viet-cajun, Mexican-sushi, Korean bbq/USA bbq and mixtures of various middle eastern, Asian, Caribbean, African, and latin ethnicities. It's more diverse than any other major city.
Anybody else appreciate the way Hong speaks and explains? It's very calming and emphasized by his accent.
No he needs to keep my culture out his mouth.
@@dannytallmage2971 rage bait used to be believable
@@dannytallmage2971ragebait on RUclips is crazy
He just has a typical Texan, Houstonian accent like the majority of us who live here
what accent?
LOL "Most people don't come to a BBQ joint looking for peas" cracked me up. It all looks great.
Also peas don't grow in china.
@@grlmgornigga what is China has to do with Huston Vietnamese 😂
Most people don't go looking for BBQ at a gas station. I would avoid something like this like the plague.
As a pea connoisseur I would like to respectfully disagree.
@@grlmgor Huh?
Some of the best bbq in Texas. I’m in here a few times a month and the owners are fantastic! Such an unsuspecting gem!
Do you want to make a video eating at their restaurant?
Who else in Houston is watching this and making plans to go check it out?
Hey, Kingwood here, I’m going to find this place.
Same here!!
I go all the time. It's the best in the city no question
Def going to go
post the results bro sometimes is all bs and overhyped
Kansas City "we have the best bbq.",
Carolinas "No we have the best bbq"
Memphis "Nice try were the best"
Texas "You aren't even on the same level as our gas stations"
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Houston "Hold my beer..." 🍺
Facts 😂😂
This comment is on point lmaol
I absolutely love this! These two seem so genuine and down-to-earth. For someone like me, whose first language isn’t English, their strong Southern accents make it even more fascinating. Such a cool and unique combination!
What is your first language?
It’s all about the details. Attention to details will make you great. Hearing him talk about pre-heating wood to take the moisture out and light faster makes me think they are big on the details. I gotta try this place
I tried this place out in 2022 and I still think about that fried rice to this day 😭 Literally the best fried rice I've ever had and I promise I'm not over exaggerating
I agree. I love the fried rice here. I love the Chinese sausage used, and I like that they don't have Peas in them.
Many restaurants make their fried rice without the Chinese sausage, and they add Peas as fillers. I am not a fan of those fried rices.
he seems so sweet and genuine
why the chinese sausage in the rice ? bro just put in bacon cut finaly the brisket should be the star in that rice..
@@LbB-e8j your comment is dumb af lmao. "brisket should be the star" yet you want to put something equally smoky salty & flavor-forward as bacon. makes no sense. chinese sausage is mild which is why it's used in fried rice
@@LbB-e8j because its a viet chinese thing
@@LbB-e8j make your own bbq joint and go ahead and do that
His pricing is way too kind which is great for his community, but I watched a few episodes of "Food Truck Race" and selling a loaded fried rice for under $10 is wild, and with brisket at 11.25 is also jaw dropping.
Like on that show 18 for rice and 25 for the brisket rice would be expected... at least.
7:29
Asian Texans are a huge part of texas Texas is vary diverse what makes texas great
That sentence needs more "Texas". "Vary" much more!
is Texas diverse- seems full of gun toting inbred rednecks to me?
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@@TracyLato absolutely!
I drove past this place not long ago, and since I wasn't hungry, I didn't think much. This video has me curious, and ready to support local Houston business. Now I MUST try it.
The BBQ there is amazing.
You guys are such inspiration for the Vietnamese community! Makes me proud to be a Vietnamese American!
As a mainland Vietnamese, you people are blood traitors
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This is one of my favorite joints! The food is delicious, generous portions, very reasonable prices and the nicest owners you’ll ever meet! I hope they continue to grow in popularity.
They are moving to a new location 2 miles away in a few months, that will have more parking space and bigger dining area. I hope they get more business after the move.
@ Thanks for the heads up! I’m glad for the owners and I look forward to visiting the restaurant at its’ next location.
Where is this place located at?
As a fellow asian dude and cnc machinist. Hats off to you two!!!
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Brisket & Rice is my go-to BBQ restaurant in Houston. I absolutely love the food and the Trans are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. I wish them all of the success in the world.
I enjoy eating there also. I need to go eat there more often.
These Viet guys are so passionate and precise about their food. I’m going there this weekend.
The food is delicious there.
Dude sounds like Vietnamese Bun B. Love it
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Hahaha
Love my Houston crew! Fun fact....Vietnamese is the third most spoken language in Texas. 1. English 2. Spanish
I been living here fifteen years. Houston biggest secret is we have one of the most vibrant viet communities in the world.
@@charlesenewkirk4216 Absolutely. The best food city in the country too.
Love my local Vietnamese restaurant 😋
Interesting fact. I learned something new. Thank you.
No it’s Chinese
Bbq and rice ! They won already
Wish nothing but the best for these two gentleman and everyone around the world
I’m here once a week whenever I’m in town. Best bbq next to my office!
Great place to eat at.
Sometimes the best food to have. Are in location you would never think about. Just like this one.
Wow. Truly profound
That’s how KFC first started
If you live in these areas, you know where to go. But wow, Asian run, now I'm impressed!
I mean, the title is also somewhat misleading. It's not "at" a gas station. It's close to a gas station, but a completely separate store, with its own parking lot.
Just like the other dude in the comments said, if you live in the area, you just KNOW. Even Kansas City (thats known for its own type of BBQ) arguably the BEST BBQ is Joe's, it's a gas station...I feel like in the south you have certain unassuming places that look like they serve the same roadway garbage, just for it to have the best BBQ, soul food, or fried chicken you ever had.
This place is a staple for me. Easily some of the best BBQ I have ever had. They have dino ribs on Saturday first come first serve and everything on the menu is phenomenal. I can not recommend this place enough!
I need to try their Beef Ribs one day.
Congrats to them for the Michelin Recommendation!
Yea. I went there to eat immediately after I heard that they were recommended by Michelin.
One of my fav's in Houston, it's delicious. Parking is getting tight now since they got Michelin designation, but worth the trouble if you are in the area
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I heard that they are moving to a new location in April 2025, 2 miles away.
The new location is supposed to have a bigger dining room and bigger parking lot.
This is America. Hard working brothers doing what they like. America loves BBQ!!!!!
Dang, I’m in Houston and this is the first I’ve heard of B & R.
I love 💕 bbq brisket❣️
Same.
Not too late to go eat there. 😁
@@loxsochic22 👍
@ I’ve been missing out!
I am absolutely ALL IN on a Viet BBQ gas station. If I'm ever in the areas I'm stopping by. Wish these dudes outrageous amounts of success.
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Chef Hong talking about him risking it in the BBQ place is nothing compared to his family being Vietnam boat people and THEM risking for them being there. Mad respect on that.
Lived off Eldridge for years and never have stopped. I will now! Definitely looks worth trying. Hold it down!🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
I'm sure you will love their food! ❤
Im in Houston. Best believe I'm heading to Jersey Village to try this place! My tastebuds are already excited, I can't wait! 🤘😋
Come here for the Viet BBQ. Then swing by Mike's Seafood after for Viet-Cajun Crawfish. 😅
Do you want to make a video eating at these restaurants?
Houston has seriously some of the best food in whole of Texas and ive been all over ! not to mention that prices are way lower than in Dallas/Austin/San Antonio....you can get a great full size sandwich under 12 USD...I will definitely stop by this place when I visit Texas again soon
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That BBQ fried rice looks freakin’ amazing.
Gotta love the Vietnamese side of Houston. This place is definitely on my list!
We have Viet-Cajun Crawfish, and now we have Viet BBQ.
Phong has an awesome hybrid Vietnamese/Southern American accent
its just southern american, thers no viet in it
@@knlei1there def is. It’s not a knock
@@knlei1 there is, you just have bad ears.
@@knlei1 You have no idea what youre talking about
It’s just American accent
The homies sound Houstonian. I love it lol. I must visit.
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I eat here weekly after my HFA soccer games down the streets. My preferred order and the one I would recommend, half order of the fried rice, with 1/4 pound of the house sausage, cranberry and almond coleslaw. Also grab a banana pudding to go for later!
Great choices! 👍
The men interviewed and recorded here are rugged individuals and quintessential Americans!
You mean quintessential Texan
Proud of you dudes! 👑🤜🤛
Looks super legit BBQs! 💎✨👌
The machinist analogy was great
Really informative and fun watch. Dude sounds exactly like Nate Bargatze.
My favorite BBQ joint in Houston and definitely the best Asian x TX BBQ fusion I've had so far.
Agree! 👍
One of my favorite places to eat when I’m in Houston! The trip is not complete without Brisket and Rice!!!
And then finish off with Viet-Cajun Crawfish at Mike's Seafood. ❤
Looks amazing. The power of passion.
I have no idea why this showed up on my feed but I’m going this week to support my brothers in local business!
The food is delicious. You will enjoy it.
Are you interested in making a video eating there?
You can see the passion in everything they do
I'm going to stop by next time I leave Traders Village. I have seen it many times, but never thought to try it out. Houston has gems all over the place so it's hard to try them all. But this will happen soon :)
I so dig learning different cooking styles and techniques especially bbq!!!!
HTX represent!!
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That brisket is perfection
Not all rice is created equal. Living in Hawai'i and being influenced by asian culture, I can see why his rice and brisket is popular. We eat rice w/ everything here and just like he does, some places serve "fragrant" rice, sticky rice, local rice, hapa rice, and everything in between. Big ups to this bruddah...aloha!!
The BBQ is great.
Their sides are a must .
Homemade pickled jalapeños , along with the coleslaw, are also a must .
Nice people also
Was my hidden gem BBQ spot, until they got the Michelin Star. Now the line wraps around the building!
I loooove fried rice with chinese sausage then add in brisket 😍🤤 oommmgggg
What a very well done production. Well explained and edited.
Agree. Great video. I hope I can replicate this video one day.
Y’all are one of my favorite BBQ places ... anywhere.
Congrats and kudos for keeping it real. And for keeping us fed.
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Congratulations and may you be blessed.
BBQ and fried rice, that is a perfect match!
Love your
Courage and determination as well as being a patriot love it,,,
The fact that their Asian, doing bbq, and with southern accents makes this video legit
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Came in for gas station brisket. Stayed for the master class.
I may fly out just for this.
Ty for giving me ideas to do in life.
That fried rice looks delicious !!!
Proud of my Vietnamese brothers and sisters doing their thing. Much respect
Fried rice with BBQ actually sounds delicious
This place is great since day 1!
I'm only about 20 minutes away in Katy. Can't wait until my first visit!
You will love it! ❤
@HoustonEats yeah I'll love it even better if they don't run out of brisket at 2 pm...
My coworkers and I ate there about two weeks ago based on a recommendation. It is absolutely legit! We will be regular customers! Word is getting out because there was a line out the door during lunch!
Let's go, Houston!!
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You hear that accent yall??!!
Houston represent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm in Dallas..coming for this and Sam's boat..idk why but cha chos too😊
Love this combo!
I've been going here for awhile best brisket I've ever had
On my way!
This looks amazing!
THIS IS THE PLACE!!! Awesome!
I love the way he speaks and explains. He sure knows his onions
In Houston, anyone who's been to Blood Brothers is not going to be surprised by incredible fusion barbecue.
Agree. Both Brisket & Rice and Blood Bros have great BBQ Fusion food.
Bravo to you guys! Awesome concept! If I’m ever in town you’ll be my first stop! We need more Americans like you two!
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Im glad for this team! We discivered them long time ago abd have been hooked!!
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Many moons ago I had a bbq brisket bhan mi. I still think about it.
❤I love Banh Mi's and I want to eat a BBQ Brisket Banh Mi also!
I’ll have to take my daughter and son in-law here. My son in-law is half Vietnamese. I’ve been eating Vietnamese food longer than him! 😆 We worked with Vietnamese community off of Allen Parkway back in the 80’s. They have done very well. One of the little girls was named Phong. Cute.
Phuong is a proper VN female name
@ really? Phong? Am I spelling it wrong? Ugh. ☹️
@@SeaMonkey1968 The name Phong is primarily a male name of Vietnamese origin that means Wind. There is always exception case.
Yes, it is probably spelled "Phuong".
A lot of Vietnamese pronounce their names incorrectly to make it easier for Non-Vietnamese people.
These guys really did a crossover I never expected and it works! Excellent job fellas, hope I can visit one day.
love it!!
Texas Culture represent ❤ love the diversify
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How can they not have a Vietnamese brisket sandwich. A brisket Chinese sausage Bàhn mí would be the best creation.
The level of detail they have gone to is amazing!
I love making briskets and fried rice but never on the same plate. The is the best fusion of Texas and Asia 😮💨
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I’m going tomorrow, this looks bussin
You will enjoy their food! ❤
I'll need to try it one day
I'm looking forward to checking it out!
Holy chorizo! Vietnamese sausage has peak my interest. I too smoke brisket and a manual machinist. And a Houstonian 🤠🤘🏼🔥 I must try it. Let’s go 🎉
Wow! You guys did the amazingly impossible! on my Go To List! thank you for creating this and sharing this!
Do you want to make a video eating there? 😁
Can’t wait to try this spot on my next trip to H-town!!!
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Thanks for the video presentation 👍🏾
The food looks awesome! Many blessings to your business. When I drive by, I will stop in. Yum. 😃
I'm sure you will enjoy the food.