Heirloom Market BBQ

Have you ever had sticky ribs cooked by a famous K-Pop star? Well, you’re missing out. Since 2010, we’ve had a fan-like obsession with tiny Heirloom Market BBQ near Cumberland, which is helmed by former Korean pop star-turned-chef, Jiyeon Lee and her Texas-raised husband Cody Taylor. Widely considered among the best barbecues spots in the entire state, Heirloom Market BBQ gives you the best-of-both-worlds in menu items like their smoked ribs with a gochujang rub and tender beef brisket. We also like the mix of sides from the spicy, lightly fried and cubed tofu to the mac and cheese made with shell noodles.

It’s a tiny space and a tighter parking lot, so it’s more suited for takeaway dining. But there is an outdoor patio with highboy tables if you need to dig in for a bite right away.

Kalbi Beef Ribphoto credit: Mhandy Gerard

Brisket Tacosphoto credit: Mhandy Gerard

Heirloom Exterior photo credit: Mhandy Gerard

Tofu