We’re just getting started, but things are already picking up fast for Ktexbbq—and we couldn’t feel more blessed. The support we’ve received from friends, family, industry leaders, and the community has meant everything. It truly takes a village, and we’re so grateful to everyone who’s helped us so far.
Special thanks to Ashley from @yirehdesign for bringing our branding to life. Check out this reel highlighting her amazing work! #texasbbq #texasbbq #chicago #koreanbbq #koreanstyle #bbq
🔥 K-Tex BBQ coming to Chicago this Summer! 🔥
Thank you everyone for showing up to our first family and friends popup. It was a blast – we loved sharing our smoked brisket, pork belly, pulled pork and ribs with you all. Stay tuned for more details on our official launch!
#chicagobbq #foodie #brisket #bbq #foodlovers #comingsoon #texasbbq #koreanstyle #koreanbbq #korea #texas #smokemeats #chicago #offset #smallbusiness #popuprestaurant #ribs #porkbelly
I passed the mic over to @umamicue to host a BBQ roundtable with @therealhefferbbq and @ktexbbq
They reflect on their individual journeys, notes on different techniques, and how to scale through pop ups and residencies.
Lucky to have these guys in Chicago ❤️
#texasbbq #chicagobbq
Daeji Dough Company × K-TEX BBQ
We’re bringing together slow-smoked meats and fresh baked goodness for a limited collab 🍖🔥🥐🥐#chicago #texasbbq #baking #bakery #kbbq
• Smoked Pork Belly Ssam Focaccia
• Smoked K-Italian Beef Croissant
Savory. Smoky. Layered. Built different.
Sat & Sun · 4/25–4/26
8AM — Until Sold Out
What do pulled pork, pork belly, and smoked brisket have in common with Korean hand rolls? When it comes to KTex BBQ and 82 Kimbap’s collab. Everything.
Beautifully crafted.
Perfect melding of flavors.
Heart and Seoul in every bite.
다들 잘먹었습니다.
#chicagofood
#immigrantfood
#diversityisbeautiful
Come taste our collab rolls with @ktexbbq March 4-6 🙌🏻
Pulled pork
Pork belly “ssam”
Beef brisket “chopped cheese”
If you want to try all of them at once, come 4-7pm on 3/5!
Which one are you fired up for?🔥
*Limited quantities available, first come first serve*
#82kimbap #korean #asian #restaurant #chicago
🤝 K-TEX BBQ collab 3/4-3/6! On Thursday 3/5 from 4-7pm @ktexbbq is taking over our stall with ⭐️special⭐️ rolls
more details coming soon 😋
*disclaimer: smoke(d meats) and (kimbap) roll
#82kimbap #korean #asian #restaurant #chicago
we’re running it back!
this weekend is for the lovers
of @ktexbbq 🧡
THE SMOKESHOW
oak-smoked pork belly
homemade ssamjang
secret rub
available this Saturday + Sunday
starting at 9a
while supplies last
Chicago knows how to handle ice.
Come in from the cold when @ktexbbq debuts at #MondayNightFoodball, the @chicago_reader ’s weekly chef pop-up at @thattuchicago . Smoked brisket with perilla chimi, ribs & gochu glaze, pork belly seam sliders, and more this Monday, February 2, 5 PM till sellout. Happy hour specials: $5 beers and nonalcoholic drinks, and $12 bespoke cocktails by @the_coffeefairy until 7 PM. Swipe for the menu and full Foodball schedule. Story linked in bio. 📸 @mywifescameraguy
Edit**3meats 2banchan for $32.99** Monday Night Foodball, K-TEX BBQ style.
We’re popping up at Thattu for one night only.
Smoked low & slow. Authentically Korean & Authentically American.
📍 Thattu
🗓 Monday, 2.2.2026
⏰ 6PM → sold out
🍖 K‑TEX BBQ pop-up
Come hungry. Stay loud. Don’t blink — when it’s gone, it’s gone.
