Barbecue and beer – as old as time and still a perfect combination! While The Roundhouse – Taproom awaits its Liquor Licence and the 25 craft draught beers arrive… yes 25 the attraction of the soft opening period is the Texas Barbecue and although it’s been open only a couple of weeks returning customers are a sure sign it’s not only bc who thinks the food is finger lickin’ good.
In a welcome break from the current local trends of dainty, intricate food served in minute portions The Roundhouse – Taproom offers US grade beef and pork smoked in-house over oakwood and served up naked to allow the meat to be savoured and enjoyed. The oak smoked meat, sold by the ¼ and ½ pound, smells gorgeous, looks delicious, and tastes fantastic.
If, when looking at the chalkboard menu you’re not sure what you want then try a combo platter ($320) – two smoked meats or the homemade sausage, a fried pickle and two side dishes – chzy squash, potato salad and pinto beans. The beef brisket’s crisp smoked, exterior hides moist marbled beef which melts on tongue; the ribs, best eaten by hand have just enough stick to need a little pull with the teeth to separate meat from bone. The pulled pork is beautifully cooked and full of flavour – but it can get a little lost amidst the stronger flavours of the mixed platter.
All the meats are smoked daily on-premise, with Texan Head Chef Austin Fry starting the process at 5:30am every morning. So unlike many restaurants, there’s a finite quantity each day and things can run-out, especially the signature beef short rib (top photo).
For those who don’t enjoy beer with their bbq, The Roundhouse offers free, yes you did read it correctly, free soda with all combo platters! And there’s no service charge! So remember to tip if you enjoy the meal.
And if you don’t have time to dine-in, there’s always take-away…
The Roundhouse – Taproom
62 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2366 4880
www.roundhouse.com.hk
www.facebook.com/roundhouseKB