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The Lunch Two Step ($15) features a double smash burger, crispy chicken or pulled pork sandwich.
COURTESY LORO
From rice bowls and sandwiches to smoked meats and Asian noodle dishes, customers can try a variety of menu items.
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Loro Asian Smokehouse brings the Far East down south
restaurant that really embodied that, and Loro as a whole really does do that.” Wilson said the restaurant is constantly engaged in community events and is very people-centric. Most recently, Loro has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club and Pathways for Little Feet, a non- pro t that reduces nancial barriers for adoption and foster care. The impact Loro’s layout also re ects its melting pot of cul- tures, joining what resembles a Texas dance hall and Eastern designs to create a communal dining space. The smokehouse features a large patio with long tables and benches that are often rented out for private events, as well as more intimate seating.
With Asian avors and Texas barbecue, Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar brings a combination of cultures to West University Place. New items currently being featured on the menu include the Pork Katsu Sandwich, Spicy Japanese Curry Ramen and Smokehouse Sampler. The restau- rant is also known for its boozy shakes and o ers seasonal avors such as a bourbon hot chocolate and a frozen espresso martini. A closer look The restaurant opened in September 2024 and practices a “come as you are” mentality, general manager Ashley Wilson said. “Culture is really important to me,” she said. “So when I was looking for jobs, I really wanted to nd a
Ashley Wilson is the general manager at the Kirby location.
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