KG BBQ, Austin
135 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia X, r/austinfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 55 threads.
What people say, in short
KG BBQ attracts diners looking for an Egyptian-influenced take on Texas barbecue rather than only the familiar smokehouse format. Pomegranate pork ribs and rice bowls feature in positive comments, and several diners praise the combination of flavors. Not everyone is convinced by the meat itself: one commenter likes the distinctive menu but finds the meat mediocre. Other criticism concerns the cost and uneven waits, while a separate visitor reports a short line. Rice pudding is another highlight in diners' accounts.
Address
KG BBQ, 3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pomegranate pork ribs, Rice bowls
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommends@JohnWThurston on X · Oct 2026taste
Praises Egyptian-inspired Texas pit barbecue, calling the brisket solid and highlighting glazed ribs and salad.
- Recommendsu/Dramatic_Bite_8584 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Called the best food on their journey; flavors worked well and service was fast.
- Recommendsu/cjwidd in r/austinfood · Jun 2024
Named among local BBQ spots that beat Terry Black's.
- Recommendsu/Fergi in r/austinfood · Aug 2026service
Praises the food as amazing.
- Recommendsu/MeganShorts in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Enjoys KG BBQ and recommends visiting.
- Recommendsu/__vheissu__ in r/austinfood · Dec 2025
Lists KG BBQ among places in the itinerary they back when asked which BBQ itinerary looks better.
- Recommendsu/Casual_ahegao_NJoyer in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Praises the kafta rice bowl and calls the place a gem of fusion flavors.
- Recommendsu/Mysterious_Sun_9693 in r/austinfood · Oct 2024variety
Recommends KG BBQ, noting its Egyptian style
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- Recommendsu/mmppnb in r/austinfood · Jun 2026
Suggests KG BBQ when asked for places good for both carnivores and vegetarians.
- Recommendsu/lakefoot in r/austinfood · Dec 2025
Says tour 3 offers the best barbecue for sampling and includes KG BBQ.
- Recommendsu/Effective-Scratch673 in r/austinfood · Mar 2026
Offers KG BBQ as an option.
- Recommendsu/BeneficialType6789 in r/austinfood · Sep 2026wait time
Recommends KG as a backup, noting a short line on a recent Saturday.
- Recommendsu/younghplus in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Rates the food among the best in Texas.
- Recommendsu/BourbonPA412 in r/austinfood · Dec 2025
Includes KG on their list of best BBQ options.
- Recommendsu/fionapickles in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Calls it really good Egyptian-Texas fusion and mentions a vegetarian rice bowl.
- Recommendsu/ProfessorOkay55 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024wait time
Notes the popular barbecue spot can have a line.
- Recommendsu/spindere11a in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Calls the Egyptian barbecue wonderful.
- Recommendsu/ptran90 in r/austinfood · Oct 2024variety
Calls KG BBQ unique Egyptian-infused barbecue
- Recommendsu/lexicology in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Urges trying the pomegranate pork ribs and calls them the menu's best item.
- Recommendsu/kikimarvelous in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Likes the bowls, where meat, rice, nuts and pomegranate give good texture and taste.
- Recommendsu/hotbrowndrangus in r/austinfood · May 2024taste
Says you can't go wrong and praises the desserts.
- Recommendsu/jmledesma in r/austinfood · Oct 2024wait time
Says waits at KG BBQ and others are manageable if you arrive early
- Recommendsu/TheVincibleIronMan in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Gives KG a special mention among BBQ spots.
- Recommendsu/murdercat42069 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Says the rice bowls are supreme.
- Recommendsu/dkode80 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Found a first visit really delicious, especially the mac and cheese with lamb shoulder.
- Mixedu/fluffnfluff in r/austinfood · Nov 2024price
Awesome with a great brewery and rice pudding, but extremely expensive with wonky service and waits.
- Recommendsu/REatx in r/austinfood · May 2024taste
Loves the lamb shoulder, rice bowl and pistachio rice pudding.
- Mixedu/jbjbjb69420 in r/austinfood · May 2025taste
Likes the unique menu and flavors but finds the actual meat mediocre.
- Caveatu/biggigs78 in r/austinfood · May 2025
Says if KG BBQ ranks sixth, Texas barbecue is worse than expected.
- Caveatu/surajtheninja in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Says to skip KG in favor of Micklethwait.
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