Spencer Phillips

Really worthy of 5 stars. We loved the corn fritters. My wings and ribs were so finger lickin good we will become regulars.

+2

Emme Tuft

I LOVE this restaurant. They have so many unique and delicious things on their menu, it’s always hard to pick what to order. The building itself is beautiful and it’s got a really cool vibe inside. You sit anywhere and order from their counter whenever you want, then they bring the food to you as soon as each dish is ready. It’s usually pretty quick. The portions are not very large, but you end up wanting to order a variety of things anyways so you can try multiple dishes. Definitely not the cheapest place to eat, but the food is really good so I feel like it’s worth it. Great place to bring friends!

+3

Shruthi K

Loro Smokehouse is a cool place to hang out, grab a drink, and enjoy tasty food. I really liked the corn fritters, chicken karaage, and the oak-smoked beef brisket sandwich. Everything was full of flavor! The vibe is fun and relaxed. I’ll definitely be back.

Jeremy Ceriales

The place looks so simple yet aesthetically pleasing. We went there during spring and the weather was perfect to be seated outside. They also have these fans that spray mist to make it cooler during summer or hot days. It’s perfect to be here during golden hours because the place looks so golden, which illuminates the wooden walls and accents. The ceiling is also high so it makes it very spacious. The food was good, it was truly a fusion of Asian and American cuisine. The price was also okay and affordable. The ordering was like in a fast food where you go to the cashier and order and pay, but they serve you your food on your table. Not a negative thing, but that was something different. Overall, it was a good experience.

+6

Gerardo Guzman

Top experience, food is amazing, i just had the best bbq ribs i have ever had in Houston, perfectly exdcuted, tender super moist, amazing flavor and perfect amount of heat. Staff was awesome, took the ribs 30 min before 4pm which is the time they start selling them.

I’ve been to Loro in the heights twice. Wings are so good. Especially the Thai flavor. I wish there were more utensils at the drink station and better parking stalls. They are so narrow at both parking lots.

konigwolf32890

Visited for lunch and the food was surprisingly good! Service, pretty much none since it’s self service. Unfortunately a lot of the smoked/bbq items I wanted to try are only available after 4pm.

gau'tam shiro'dkar

A must-visit spot in the Heights! Loro is a fantastic fusion of Asian flavors and Texas-style smoked meats. The vibe is laid-back yet stylish, with a spacious patio perfect for groups or a casual date night. Definitely recommend the wonton chips and the dip, smoked chicken sandwich, Malaysian chicken curry rice bowl. Every dish was packed with bold, unique flavors. Cocktails were creative and well-balanced. Service was quick and friendly, and the team really knows the menu. Parking is easy enough, and the whole place just has a cool, easy energy.

+20

Kendra Atkins

The food quality and taste were excellent! The service was also great. We ordered the pork katsu, salmon dip, and wings. All had good flavor. I was surprised the salmon dip was cold, but still was decent. I will be visiting again soon.

The food quality was good, but the portions were smaller than expected. Unfortunately, the service model really took away from the experience. We ended up sitting at the bar since there were no floor or wait staff in sight. If you’re dining in, you have to order food and drinks at the bar and tip upfront. You also have to get your own drinks, refills, and silverware from a separate area after ordering. The staff only brings the food to the table or bar and never checks back. Our bartender, Lanay, was nice, but she spent a lot of time chatting with coworkers and doing closing duties at the opposite end of the bar. Overall, the food was good, but the service model and smaller portions were disappointing.

crystal mares

Such a cool spot to grab a drink and enjoy brunch with your friends. Ambience is on point (there was plenty of seating) cocktails are refreshing and the counter service is convenient. We ordered a few appetizers to share and they were decent. My fave apps were the smoked cheese dip (with a pinch of brisket) and the corn fritters- both are pretty tasty. (Note: The smoked salmon dip is served cold) The food looked amazing when it came out, but taste-wise was slightly disappointing. Pork belly was served room-temp, but was delicious. The coconut rice was warm and fluffy, but the sesame noodles are amazing! Highly recommend you order that. The corn was lacking in flavor and not worth it to me. But overall, I would love to go back and taste more of their menu items like the sandwiches, rice bowls or BBQ.

+1

Chris Peavy

Modern atmosphere looks very inviting and aesthetically pleasing, the food was well seasoned, but nothing mind blowing. The food is overpriced, there’s a huge lack of value, kind of expected for the area though. The portions are tiny almost like small plates style. $9 broccolini in a tiny saucer, $20 brisket which contained 4 slivers of fatty brisket, $20 ribs which contained 3 tiny pork ribs, and $10 queso also in a tiny saucer. Had to return the brisket as it was just pitiful looking, the fat ratio on the tiny brisket portion they offered was not worth it at all. Was told they have a lean brisket option, didn’t know that was an option. Overall, the food was decent, the service was good, but they don’t tickle my fancy.

+2

Rachelle Slaughter

2.5?-3⭐️The cashier was very accommodating regarding my gluten allergy. However, (except obviously the noodle bowls): all of our food was lacking some flavor, delivered cold, and delivered to the tables at different times. The food gets sent out as it’s made, servers don’t have trays so they walk around confused. Overall, the restaurant has good vibes but needs better systems.

Sarah “Fitness Realtor” EVANS

I’ve been dying to try Lora Asian Smokehouse for months, so walking in, my expectations were high… unfortunately, the experience fell flat. 😞 First issue: the ordering process. The line was LONG, the cashiers moved so slowly, and they didn’t seem very knowledgeable about the menu. For a place set up as completely self-service—yes, you get your own silverware, water, etc.—you’d think the front end would be more efficient. Nope. ⏳🙄 Food experience: • Corn Fritters: These were not corn fritters. They were flavorless hush puppies. No sweetness and no seasoning… just a bland ball of fried dough. 😐🫤 • Ribs: The ribs were the only highlight. The smokiness was on point, and the BBQ sauce was fantastic. ✅🔥 But they came out cold, which instantly ruined what could have been an amazing dish. • Broccoli: This came out last—after I had finished eating. And let me tell you, I’ve had broccoli prepared a thousand ways, but lemon zest on broccoli? Absolutely not. 🤢🍋🥦 Lemon and broccoli do not go together. Please remove this from the recipe. Overall, between the slow service, the self-serve setup, and the disappointing food (aside from the flavor of the ribs), I have to give Lora Asian Smokehouse 2 stars. Definitely not worth the hype. 😬👎