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Hon's BBQ: Texan Pitmastery Meets Asian Flavours in Hackney Wick

Man Hon Luk brings his Chinese-Texan BBQ to a permanent canal-side home in Hackney Wick.

◆The Briefthe sixty-second version

Hon's BBQ opens in Hackney Wick, blending Asian flavours with Texan BBQ techniques
Signature dishes include 8-hour ox cheeks and Sichuan beef short ribs
Located above CRATE Brewery, offering an 80-cover canal-side dining experience

The full story below↓

The Concept

Man Hon Luk, renowned for his BBQ pop-ups, unveils his first permanent restaurant in Hackney Wick. After learning Texan BBQ secrets from John Bates at a poker tournament in Austin, Hon pivoted from cards to coals. His unique fusion of Asian flavours with Texan technique, perfected over years at Meatopia and East London Smokehouse Sessions, is now served in a former Silo site, offering a distinct gastronomic experience.

What to Expect

that nods to Hon's pop-up legacy: 8-hour ox cheeks and Sichuan beef short ribs headline. Smoky duck pancakes and Iberico pork belly cubes complement a Xi’an style lamb shoulder. The setting, an 80-cover space overlooking the canal, sits above CRATE Brewery, an ideal prelude for the smoky indulgence. The atmosphere is relaxed yet purposeful, with every dish telling a story of cross-continental mastery.

The Verdict

Hon's BBQ is a compelling new chapter for Hackney Wick. Embrace the ox cheeks. Visit early; it could become quite the sought-after spot.

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thenudge.com/hons-bbq Former Silo site, Hackney Wick

Hon's BBQ: Texan Pitmastery Meets Asian Flavours in Hackney Wick

The Concept

What to Expect

The Verdict

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