Amazing selection. Best BBQ I've had in Texas and I eat a lot of Texas BBQ. We'll book another flight to Austin for this experience!

Absolutely worth waiting in line for! This should be a Michelin star BBQ place! Love the fresh veggies in their rice bowls! Tried a bit of most meats and they did not disappoint!! We will be back! Look up the owners story, quite inspiring!!! read more

Outstanding BBQ. It's all great but the lamb chops and chicken are other-worldly. It's just great BBQ. Highly recommend

I'm here to say that waiting for KG BBQ 90min in 105 degree heat before rushing to catch a plane was absolutely not the worst thing I've ever done and just might also have been worth it I didn't get to try everything I wanted given the circumstances but the rice bowls provided an awesome sample of the kitchen magic happening here. They were truly singular and so scrumptious!!! read more

Who: group of 5 Where: East Austin (in Oddwood brewery) When: Friday evening (short line & quick service) What: brisket rice plate, lamb bacon ribs, mac n cheese, hibiscus mint tea Why: This is my absolute favorite BBQ in Austin! Call me crazy, but I don't love brisket. (There, I said it!) Brisket is king in Texas, and this place does the job of delivering smoky, tender brisket. Why do I love it? The Egyptian flavors are very bold and complimentary. The brisket rice plate is a solid option, which includes Mediterranean rice, fresh salad, tahini drizzle, candied nuts and pomegranate seeds. The hibiscus mint tea is also very bold and refreshing. The mac n cheese was yummy but not a group favorite. And then there was the lamb. OMG. If you like lamb, you must try the lamb bacon ribs (essentially lamb belly) and then spread the word. My husband ordered this to share with group, and we were all thankful in the end. The lamb belly was succulent, well-seasoned, and packed with mind blowing lamb-y deliciousness. Thank you, KG, I will never forget that first bite of lamb belly. read more

4.5 stars, an unique twist to texas bbq. the brisket rice bowl is a balanced meal of good fats, protein, vegetables/fruits, and carbs because it is seriously just loaded with a whole lot of STUFF. nuts, raisins, pomegranate, tahini, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, brisket, rice - if you like mediterranean food you will love this Egyptian bbq spot too. a little bit more protein to the bowl would've made this bowl perfect. I felt like they definitely only added a few pieces of meat to the bowl, sad, but I definitely was still full after especially because of the thickness of the yogurt they DRENCHED ON and the good portion of rice. read more

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When i combined the pita with mac n cheese, brisket, and some sauce it was amazing. Absolute 10/10 perfection. I was standing in line hesitant, because I was already full. It was almost as if my stomach had all the room in the world after i saw the food. We watched the UT game in the outdoor tables while eating. Would come again. read more

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Food was so good! Amazing seasoning and variety. I recommend sharing entrees and sides so you can taste more flavors. The Mac and cheese was super gooey and delicious. The potato salad tangy and full of dill. Be aware that they do not accept cash! read more

My favorite was the lamb chop! Pomegranate ribs were unique and tasty! Brisket was a little on the dry side but still tender and flavorful. Bbq sauce complimented it well. I'm from the south and used to southern style tater salad but the tater salad with beet puree was delish. The Mac & Cheese was great! Way better than Terry Black's Mac & cheese!! read more

KG BBQ - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent Food. Enjoyed everything. All the meats we tried (kofta, lamb chops, chicken, and ribs) was fantastic. They forgot to pack the sauces so check for it if you do take out. Would also be nice if they served some pita with the meat, will ask for that next time. Sides were great as well. Rice was surprisingly sweet but was a good complement. Usually not a fan of potato salad, but theirs was great. Hurry up before this place gets famous! read more

We had the chicken and brisket rice bowl, along with bread pudding. The meat is good. Rice bowls have waaaaaay too much nuts and raisins. Too much to the point I can't taste the meats at all. Too much going on with the bowls. Both our bowls were triple salted than the amount they should have. Bread pudding is decent. If they reduce the salt and the nuts I would come again. Edit: Heart patients and pregnant people should avoid this place read more

Brisket was really good! But I loved the side dishes! Great place was very good although get there early cause lines could be long!

Tried the potato salad, brisket rice bowl, tea and coffee, lamb chop, lamb rib, and Pomegranate ribs. It was all amazing! read more

KG BBQ - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas

WOW just WOW! One of the best meals I've had in ATX. I'm a BBQ purist and this place still did it for me. I'd say the food is far more Mediterranean than BBQ but that's not a bad thing. Everything was absolutely incredible. We had the lamb ribs/chops, brisket bowl and the pink potato salad. There was no way for me to pick my favorite because it was all flat delicious. The pink potato salad was inventive but still true too style. Easily takes a spot in my top 3 I've had. The brisket was good on its own but wouldn't make my top 10 (not a true reflection on the taste but more the amazing brisket I've had here in Austin). However, in the bowl it was downright insane! I can't remember a time when I've had anything I could compare to the flavor combo it contains. It floored me. The lamb chop was one of the most complex pieces of smoked meat I've ever had. That is saying a lot. It was spicy, tender, moist and (with the mint chimichurri) fragrant. My taste buds were dancing after one bite. I'll definitely be back! read more

KG BBQ - Brisket rice bowl, pink potato salad and only rib I had left because we crushed the other so fast! - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Worth the wait! Do not arrive starving, there will be a line. You can grab a beer from inside the brewery to enjoy while you wait. Very limited parking at the establishment but a lot of folks (including us) parked at the cvs parking lot across the street. Got the lamb shoulder bowl and the cold brew. Both were absolutely delicious! Really wanted to try the lamb ribs but they ran out just as we got to the window (two days in a row). Arrive close to open if you want to try those--you will miss out like we did. Boo! read more

KG BBQ - Lamb Shoulder Bowl - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had a pretty bad experience from a food perspective. Had this massive fatty rib with almost no meat on it. Was expensive too. Sides were pretty underwhelming. Kind of surprised this place is rated so high. Was really excited to try it. Also, kg is a food truck and parked within the seating area of the brewery next door. Need to go inside for drinks. That aspect was fine and it was a nice place but there was No obvious signs saying KG BBQ. Really confusing read more

What a fun twist on BBQ! This place serves Egyptian styled BBQ. Meat was super tender and beautifully seasoned. Our favorite was the lamb shoulder. Kofta was good texture, but a bit too much nutmeg taste for our liking. I love the twist on their side dishes. The potato salad was light and fresh. Rice was incredible with a sweet and salty taste and different textures. I've never had a mac and cheese like theirs either. I'd pass on the pita wrap and focus on just the meats as there was way too much sauce compared to anything else in it. Come early as they do form a long line and things will sell out! read more

KG BBQ - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went there on a Thurs at 11am and there was no line so that's a win. The brisket and ribs are crazy expensive and they have a 1/2 lb min order requirement. I wanted to try both but I didn't want to spend $50 on a lb of meat. I ended up getting their brisket rice bowl. It was decent but I feel the portion size was too small for the price. I think this place is a bit overhypes. Sorry. read more

Different flavors! Good change from the run of the mill middle eastern food. It's a food truck. read more

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These guys know how to do it up! I caught them at the BBQ Fest in Lockhart and tried one of their meat & rice bowls and it was amazing! I highly recommend them. read more

KG BBQ - Meat and rice bowl - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas

better than terry's and a la bbq contender :o also what is up w austin having some of its best food from trucks? the truck is located next to a bar. we went around 11 on a friday so there was no line and the food came out within 15 minutes or so. the prices are on par with other bbq places imo which means it's kinda expensive; maybe around 20-30 dollars a person. lamb bacon ribs: 8.6/10 | fatty, decadent, and unique in flavor. only improvement that could be made is the outside could be more flavorful. pomegranate glazed pork ribs: 8.8/10 | best flavored out of the lamb ribs and brisket. it's slightly sweet and with a citrusy sour without being like a vinegary bbq sauce. the meat isn't fall off the bone but it's still very tender. grilled chicken kebab: 9.2/10 | so tender and flavorful. i personally don't like sweet and savory mixed and this is very slightly sweet so that's why points off for me. brisket: 8.4/10 | lean part is stiffer than expected but still very tender. the fatty part is amazing and melt in your mouth cowboy mac and cheese: 6.7/10 | disappointing compared to the rest of the meats but not bad. I felt it lacked in flavor but it wasn't a horrible mac and cheese. read more

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The place is already a buzz with people even before opening the parking lot has a good amount of space and the you can take your food inside the odd wood ale house if sitting outside seems undoable.Now for the food I must say this take on bbq is welcomed change of pace for the bbq scene in Austin and must say Chef Kareem has hit out the park with his take on all items the brisket if without a doubt delicious but the winner are the glazed pork ribs with mouthwatering pomegranate glazed that sets them apart from anything else in Texas and OMG the Egyptian Mac and cheese is to die for so if your visiting Austin and looking for something delicious and different stop in at KG BBQ you won't be disappointed or hungry the service is quick and efficient hope to you see you all here. read more

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We were in town for a trip, and decided to try this place. Immediately upon arriving, we smelled the delicious aroma of the spices. The line moved swiftly and quickly, we got to place our order and the wait was not long. As soon as we took the first bite, we were so happy and just kept digging. It started pouring rain, but our tastebuds were so content that we didn't mind the rain. Great place definitely go!!! read more

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I absolutely loved this place. I love central TX BBQ, middle eastern food generally, and lamb in almost any context. KG's food mixes all three of these things At. The. Same. Time. It's almost like it was invented in a lab for me. We got the lamb belly ribs, the lamb chops, the kofta, and some of the lamb shoulder and I liked them in that order. The lamb belly ribs, which i think are around the back/spare rib area (?) are really rich and lamb-y. Also all the meats come with different garnishes for each one that match them really well, form pomegranate BBQ sauces to chimmichuri. It's all really well thought out. The various sides are pretty good but I think the must have one is the rice. This is a must visit spot for me in Austin now. If we had it in the Bay Area I'd be there at least monthly. Also, they have lunch rice bowls which seem pretty reasonably portioned so if you're not ready to do a full BBQ platter (which, I get as I get older), the rice bowls are probably a great option. Man, I wish I could have some now. I might try to recreate it on my smoker but I don't think my webber kettle is gonna do the magic their big stick burner does. read more

Hands down my favorite food spot in Austin. You simply can't go wrong with the Brisket bowl. The pork ribs were amazing too! Expect a line- if you want less of a wait try to show up when they open- you won't regret it. read more

KG BBQ - L to R in the front- pork ribs, lamb jam, rice pudding. In the back are two brisket bowls - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absurdly overpriced. $75 for a meal for two, less than 1.5 pounds of meat, two sides. For that price the food should be perfect but the lamb bacon rib was 50% fat, 25% gristle and 25% meat. So I should revise the above total to barely over a pound of edible meat. To be fair the rib is described as "a fatty cut" but that was ridiculous. Two stars for flavorful sides. This is another place that has read its own critical raves too often and lost sight of value and quality. Too bad. read more

Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the Oum Ali. I also recommend getting there early to ensure they still have everything. We got there around 7:00pm on a Thursday and most of their meats by the pound were sold out. read more

KG BBQ - Brisket Rice Bowl, Egyptian Cowboy, Egyptian Baladi Salad, Oum Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding) - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I would give this one star mostly because of the attitude of the owner. Food was okay, nothing special, not enough for the owner to treat customers like crsp. read more

Sorry but it was not that good. The brisket was cold and lacking flavor. Same goes for the lamb.

Good food and an awesome vibe! There is no shortage of meat here with "tacos" or just a plate. The dessert was different to my taste read more

I attended a brisket cooking class here today. Before the class I pre ordered a sampling of every item on the menu. EVERYTHING was top notch, simply excellent. Brisket, lamb, Pork Ribs and chicken all cooked to perfection and uniquely seasoned. As for the sides, very unique! Rice, Mac & Cheese, Egyptian Baladi Salad, Pink buttermilk potato salad, BBQ sauce and chimichurri, all exceptional. Finished FD with Pistachio Rice Pudding which was also a winner. read more

Got the rice bowl with beef brisket and lamb bacon ribs. Lamb was very tasty. Bowl was generously filled with rice, brisket, nuts, pomegranates. I would not come here if you're looking for "the best" brisket. I mean, the brisket is damn good. I would buy brisket by the lb here. However, given the options available to us in Austin, I see this as a solid inventive new take on bbq/fusion situation. It makes sense. You can get shawarma traditionally with lamb. Now imagine it with the best bbq lamb you've probably ever had. I'm thankful for the owner's commitment here and the work/hours of smoking that goes into it. read more

Absolutely an amazing bbq spot hidden gem! Discovered them at the last BBQ Fest in Lockhart and needed to go back to try their lamb chops again. Everything else was amazing like their brisket and their Egyptian style potato salad. I highly recommend this place. 10/10 read more

Food was amazing, outdoor seating only, but it's dog friendly. There is a brewery right next door so beverages are available.

Coming from someone who lived in Egypt, the flavors are authentic and delicious! The line was not too bad, maybe 20min wait. Plenty of seats at the brewery next door. Have a beer while you wait! read more

KG BBQ - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious and unique. Not something you'd readily find in many other places. The service was fast and courteous. It is out of a food truck right now, but the seating is still pretty good. read more

Very interesting combinations of food. Spices a little too strong for my liking, but overall, I do recommended due to uniqueness.

The food bursts with vibrant colors and unexpected flavors, making every bite a delight. Their barbecue is unparalleled, juicy and tender with complex flavors. It's no wonder it's hailed as one of the best. I had to personally thank the chef for such an incredible experience. If you're in Austin don't miss it :) read more

Zatar pork ribs were incredible. Love the lamb shoulder as well. Quick service. Get there early!

KG BBQ is amazing in every way! The food is top notch executed to perfection! The flavors are amazing we loved it all I highly recommend it! read more

KG BBQ - Chicken shawarma, rice, beef jalapeño and cheese sausage, pomegranate ribs, Mac cheese - Egyptian Near Me - Austin, Texas