Bori

A meal at the KBBQ spot Bori feels like adding a few flares to something classic, like when you add a shiny brooch to a well-tailored blazer. By appearance alone, Bori feels like any other modern KBBQ spot (brown and gray shades, large windows to soak the space in natural light, a huge domed grill in the middle of every table). But between the in-depth, attentive service and the built-in activities, Bori feels like a cut above the rest.

While it may be a casual Wednesday night dinner for Houstonians with deep pockets, most people going out to the Spring Branch restaurant are celebrating a special occasion. Which is why you'll want to savor your evening here, and the best way to do that is with the “Butcher’s Feast” platter. Have your pick of all the cuts of meat available while experienced staff members grill everything on your behalf right in front of you (which feels luxurious, even when it turns your server into an unofficial table guest). And after spending an hour or two slinging back hot pieces of pork jowl wrapped in perilla leaves, finish the night off strolling through the in-house art gallery. From the moment you walk in to the last look at pastoral portraits, Bori feels like the sort of restaurant you should plan your entire week around.

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Liz Silva

photo credit: Richard Casteel

photo credit: Liz Silva

Food Rundown

photo credit: Richard Casteel

Corn Cheese

Salted strings of cheese coat sweet corn in our favorite medley ever. Get this dish every time you come.

photo credit: Richard Casteel

Butcher’s Feast

Only the best food here makes it to the Butcher’s Feast, which features your choice of four different cuts of meat, as well as banchan, corn cheese, egg souffle, and kimchi or soybean stew. Order this platter when you come with a crew, and make sure the marinated rib meat makes your board.

photo credit: Richard Casteel

Japchae

These dainty glass noodles have a slightly sweet finish that make them a great add-on to whatever meal you get.

photo credit: Richard Casteel

Seafood Pancake

It’s a bit thicker than ones you’d find at other restaurants, but that’s because they’re packing in at least four different sea creatures in the middle. If you’re ordering your meats a la carte at Bori, add the seafood pancake to bulk up your meal.