Egyptian Cowboy!! Dont miss out on taking the BBQ Brisket class offer 1x a month.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sari Valdes
Absolutely the best BBQ — the brisket, and the lamb chop were amazing. Take the brisket making class - a very unique and wholesome experience. We appreciate you so much Kareem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dani Grace
The food was fresh and hot. Only had to wait a few minutes before the main meal was ready. Had to wait a bit longer for the rice pudding to be finished. The smoke on the ribs was fantastic! The lamb pita was full and delicious. Lamb is not an overwhelming flavor as can be with some. Lamb is my husband's favorite. We really want to come back for the shoulder and belly dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaun Cassells
Great mix of Egyptian and BbQ
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Austin
K G (Kareem El-Ghayesh) Egyptian BBQ has been on my bucket list far too long and it was time to check it out. I lived in the Middle East for 5 years in the early 80's and fell in love with the cuisine. Cairo was my playground.
This past Sunday, I made it a priority to visit KG BBQ to check out their Lamb Chops but the guy before me ordered the last of the Lamb Chops I ended up ordering the Za'atar and Pomegranate Glazed Pork Ribs and the Mac and Cheese.
Indeed it was a very unique culinary experience with the use of Egyptian and Middle Eastern spices. I am definitely going to return to get those Lamb Chops and try out some of their unique sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noah Xu
Fantastic flavors that isn't the standard TX bbq. If you love lamb chops this is the place to go. Some of the most unique flavor profiles in TX.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Shore
Lives up to the reputation. Lamb belly, merguez sausage and pink potato salad. The tables are Oddwood Ales adjacent to KG give them some love .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pink Potato Salad
Ben Miller
I stopped at KG BBQ in Austin, Texas yesterday for lunch. I have had this place on my list to try for many months, yesterday was the day that I was able to visit and enjoy it.
KG BBQ is a unique Egyptian-Texan fusion food truck created by pitmaster Kareem El-Ghayesh. Visiting Texas from Cairo, Egypt Kareem fell in love with Texas BBQ which set him on a new path in life. Blending traditional smoked meats with Middle Eastern spices and flavors. The result was more than I could hope for.
Being lost in a sea of restaurants that resort to the usual Salt Pepper and Garlic seasonings leaves flavor in a similar palette I find myself searching for the outliers that can bring a new flavor or consistency to the food type that I enjoy the most- smoked BBQ.
I visited with a friend who has a similar appreciation to Texas BBQ as myself, we were both highly impressed with the variety of flavors that we had on our platter.
Brisket: Less bark than a typical Texas BBQ restaurant with better than usual rendered fat and connective tissue coupled with a spice blend that complimented the meat very well. I would drive the three hours one way to Austin for this alone.
Za'atar & pomegranate glazed pork ribs: These had a consistency unlike any other place I have found, rather than fall off the bone tender these were more like a pulled pork nearly ready to hand shred with a slight grab on the bone. The flavor again was above average, I would have ordered more than one each if we did not have such a variety of items to sample.
Sumac & cinnamon lamb shoulder: I am a fan of lamb, especially slow cooked/ smoked as it has a unique flavor that can be amplified easily with spices or paired with tzike sauce. I used this to make a pita, ate it plan, had some with their smooth tziki and with their coarse spicy chimichurri.
Homeade sausage: Fine ground lamb with a slight snap on the small lamb casing and a great blend of seasoning.
Egyptian Baldai salad: Tomato, cucumber and onion, this is always a great compliment to lamb and pita. I did not find olive oil like in a typical Mediterranean salad and did not mind not having it as the salad was perfect.
Mediterranean rice: This was full of flavor and had the addition of mixed nuts and pomegranate on top for an extra pop of flavor.
Egyptian mac n' cheese: This had the flavor more like an Italian pasta with a tomato base and chunks of tomato than a Texas BBQ mac and cheese, it was better than expected.
On the side to complement the meat and sides were BBQ sauce, tahini, tziki(it was not on the menu so I may be mislabeling it) and spicy chimichurri. I could have ate the items without sauce, they only amplified the flavors.
Finding so much flavor in a food truck is a treat, if you are in or around the Austin area do yourself a favor and stop into KG BBQ!
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Egyptian Baladi Salad, Pistachio Rice, Greek Salad
Chuck Hodge
The Brisket was good, much better than average, moist and tender and a traditional flavor. Sides were unique and Egyptian. Grill onions good, Mac and cheese and sausage not to my liking. It’s a trailer next to a brewery/pub but covered so you can sit outside or inside. I’ll definitely go back.
Nice place The reviews really don't reflect the place, the brisket was cold and mediocre, the merguez sausage was bland and didn't remind you of the spicy Middle Eastern flavor, the kofta didn't remind you of kofta, it was a sausage. A mediocre place, not up to the level of Franklin or Tarry Black.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Erik Lystad
Lamb shoulder is amazing
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane M (TXTrumpGirl82)
I found this place on tiktok and being and Egyptian Texan I had to try it. I got there around 4 so the ribs were sold out which was a bummer but the lamb, kofta and all the sides were phenomenal. The service was outstanding. The only negatives were that the handicap access and seating weren't great and I didn't care much for hibiscus ice tea. And I was bummed out that the desserts were sold out. But I'm definitely going back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy Gordon
Here's a balanced review. Food is very good and creative but not everything is going to knock your socks off. As has been noted, the brisket doesn't rate. It's a fine addition to the brisket bowl but you wouldn't eat it on its own. The bowls are generous portions. Hubby who eats a lot was satiated. The pulled lamb shoulder is like pulled pork. Need to accompany it with sides. The potato salad is different in a good way and a standout. Pita? Think grocery store pockets. The rice pudding is curious. Very rich with that marscapone topping and very dense as in you could cut it with a knife. We are maybe half of the container. It was tasty but I've enjoyed better in Indian restaurants. While we ordered ahead, we still had to wait a short while.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Omar Hassan
Well well welll must say what some EGYPTIAN B.B.Q. this is!! So so good. Brisket was mouth watering and falling apart. I’m Egyptian so seeing khufta on the menu was a grabber, had to try it. And did not disappoint at all. Was truly no khufta I’ve ever tried. One of the best, no actually the best khufta I’ve ever had. Highly impressed ! Keep up the delicious work! Shukran on taking us to flavor town!
One of the best in Austin!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Egyptian Cowboy!! Dont miss out on taking the BBQ Brisket class offer 1x a month.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the best BBQ — the brisket, and the lamb chop were amazing. Take the brisket making class - a very unique and wholesome experience. We appreciate you so much Kareem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was fresh and hot. Only had to wait a few minutes before the main meal was ready. Had to wait a bit longer for the rice pudding to be finished.
The smoke on the ribs was fantastic! The lamb pita was full and delicious. Lamb is not an overwhelming flavor as can be with some. Lamb is my husband's favorite. We really want to come back for the shoulder and belly dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great mix of Egyptian and BbQ
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
K G (Kareem El-Ghayesh) Egyptian BBQ has been on my bucket list far too long and it was time to check it out. I lived in the Middle East for 5 years in the early 80's and fell in love with the cuisine. Cairo was my playground.
This past Sunday, I made it a priority to visit KG BBQ to check out their Lamb Chops but the guy before me ordered the last of the Lamb Chops I ended up ordering the Za'atar and Pomegranate Glazed Pork Ribs and the Mac and Cheese.
Indeed it was a very unique culinary experience with the use of Egyptian and Middle Eastern spices. I am definitely going to return to get those Lamb Chops and try out some of their unique sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic flavors that isn't the standard TX bbq. If you love lamb chops this is the place to go. Some of the most unique flavor profiles in TX.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lives up to the reputation. Lamb belly, merguez sausage and pink potato salad. The tables are Oddwood Ales adjacent to KG give them some love .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pink Potato Salad
I stopped at KG BBQ in Austin, Texas yesterday for lunch. I have had this place on my list to try for many months, yesterday was the day that I was able to visit and enjoy it.
KG BBQ is a unique Egyptian-Texan fusion food truck created by pitmaster Kareem El-Ghayesh. Visiting Texas from Cairo, Egypt Kareem fell in love with Texas BBQ which set him on a new path in life. Blending traditional smoked meats with Middle Eastern spices and flavors. The result was more than I could hope for.
Being lost in a sea of restaurants that resort to the usual Salt Pepper and Garlic seasonings leaves flavor in a similar palette I find myself searching for the outliers that can bring a new flavor or consistency to the food type that I enjoy the most- smoked BBQ.
I visited with a friend who has a similar appreciation to Texas BBQ as myself, we were both highly impressed with the variety of flavors that we had on our platter.
Brisket: Less bark than a typical Texas BBQ restaurant with better than usual rendered fat and connective tissue coupled with a spice blend that complimented the meat very well. I would drive the three hours one way to Austin for this alone.
Za'atar & pomegranate glazed pork ribs: These had a consistency unlike any other place I have found, rather than fall off the bone tender these were more like a pulled pork nearly ready to hand shred with a slight grab on the bone. The flavor again was above average, I would have ordered more than one each if we did not have such a variety of items to sample.
Sumac & cinnamon lamb shoulder: I am a fan of lamb, especially slow cooked/ smoked as it has a unique flavor that can be amplified easily with spices or paired with tzike sauce. I used this to make a pita, ate it plan, had some with their smooth tziki and with their coarse spicy chimichurri.
Homeade sausage: Fine ground lamb with a slight snap on the small lamb casing and a great blend of seasoning.
Egyptian Baldai salad: Tomato, cucumber and onion, this is always a great compliment to lamb and pita. I did not find olive oil like in a typical Mediterranean salad and did not mind not having it as the salad was perfect.
Mediterranean rice: This was full of flavor and had the addition of mixed nuts and pomegranate on top for an extra pop of flavor.
Egyptian mac n' cheese: This had the flavor more like an Italian pasta with a tomato base and chunks of tomato than a Texas BBQ mac and cheese, it was better than expected.
On the side to complement the meat and sides were BBQ sauce, tahini, tziki(it was not on the menu so I may be mislabeling it) and spicy chimichurri. I could have ate the items without sauce, they only amplified the flavors.
Finding so much flavor in a food truck is a treat, if you are in or around the Austin area do yourself a favor and stop into KG BBQ!
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Egyptian Baladi Salad, Pistachio Rice, Greek Salad
The Brisket was good, much better than average, moist and tender and a traditional flavor. Sides were unique and Egyptian. Grill onions good, Mac and cheese and sausage not to my liking. It’s a trailer next to a brewery/pub but covered so you can sit outside or inside. I’ll definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Nice place
The reviews really don't reflect the place, the brisket was cold and mediocre, the merguez sausage was bland and didn't remind you of the spicy Middle Eastern flavor, the kofta didn't remind you of kofta, it was a sausage.
A mediocre place, not up to the level of Franklin or Tarry Black.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Lamb shoulder is amazing
Food: 5
Service: 5
I found this place on tiktok and being and Egyptian Texan I had to try it. I got there around 4 so the ribs were sold out which was a bummer but the lamb, kofta and all the sides were phenomenal. The service was outstanding. The only negatives were that the handicap access and seating weren't great and I didn't care much for hibiscus ice tea. And I was bummed out that the desserts were sold out. But I'm definitely going back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Here's a balanced review. Food is very good and creative but not everything is going to knock your socks off. As has been noted, the brisket doesn't rate. It's a fine addition to the brisket bowl but you wouldn't eat it on its own. The bowls are generous portions. Hubby who eats a lot was satiated. The pulled lamb shoulder is like pulled pork. Need to accompany it with sides. The potato salad is different in a good way and a standout. Pita? Think grocery store pockets. The rice pudding is curious. Very rich with that marscapone topping and very dense as in you could cut it with a knife. We are maybe half of the container. It was tasty but I've enjoyed better in Indian restaurants. While we ordered ahead, we still had to wait a short while.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Well well welll must say what some EGYPTIAN B.B.Q. this is!! So so good. Brisket was mouth watering and falling apart. I’m Egyptian so seeing khufta on the menu was a grabber, had to try it. And did not disappoint at all. Was truly no khufta I’ve ever tried. One of the best, no actually the best khufta I’ve ever had.
Highly impressed ! Keep up the delicious work!
Shukran on taking us to flavor town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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