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Smoke Queen BBQ (Smorgasburg LA)
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Smoke Queen BBQ (Smorgasburg LA)
7.7
A Smorgasburg/ROW DTLA vendor bringing live-fire brisket and Filipino-California touches to the Arts District. The brisket plate delivers deep oak smoke, while sides like coconut beef and cornbread bibingka add a personal, heritage-driven spin. A strong low-commitment stop for market days and a clear hidden-gem pick in the zip.
Must-Try Dishes:
14-Hour Smoked Brisket Plate, Mama Leah's Coconut Beef, Ann's Cornbread Bibingka
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.3
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Market-day BBQ with Filipino-influenced sides and sauces.
Who should go: Smorgasburg roamers and BBQ explorers.
When to visit: Smorgasburg Sundays, early.
What to order: Brisket plate, coconut beef, cornbread bibingka.
Insider tip: Go early—popular cuts sell out fast.
Smoke Queen BBQ (Smorgasburg LA)
8.3
Winnie Yee-Lakhani’s Thai-Malaysian-Chinese spin on Texas barbecue lands here as a weekly Smorgasburg stall, with deeply smoked meats and bright, savory-sweet glazes. The ribs hit a satisfying balance of bark, fat, and spice, and the sides lean comfort-classic with subtle Southeast Asian accents. Expect lines, early sellouts, and a lively open-air market vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gochujang-mopped beef ribs, Char siu pork belly, Smoked brisket with house chili oil
Scores:
Value: 7.7
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Asian-inflected live-fire barbecue with standout rib technique.
Who should go: BBQ hunters and Smorgasburg regulars.
When to visit: Early Sunday before popular cuts sell out.
What to order: Beef ribs, pork belly, brisket plate.
Insider tip: Follow their socials for weekly specials and sellout timing.