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Jock 07
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In reply to Equinox • 10:06a, 1/4/25
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It was really solid
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In reply to Van Buren Boy • 10:59a, 1/4/25
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Van Buren Boy said:
Passing through Austin around 11 this morning. Thinking about stopping by Leroy and Lewis on my way back to Dallas. I assume the line will be crazy at 11am?


Decided to go for it. Line is not bad.
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In reply to Van Buren Boy • 1:26p, 1/4/25
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Did you have on an A&M shirt/jacket?
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In reply to Beef Cheek • 1:33p, 1/4/25
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Beef Cheek said:
Did you have on an A&M shirt/jacket?


Yup. Had an A&M hoodie on. Everything was delicious. The brisket reminded me of Cattleack's in their prime.



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In reply to Van Buren Boy • 1:42p, 1/4/25
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Spotted you and meant to say howdy! Sorry I was a little distracted, glad you enjoyed it
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In reply to Van Buren Boy • 1:43p, 1/4/25
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Looks great
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In reply to schmendeler • 1:56p, 1/4/25
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schmendeler said:
Looks great


Definitely worthy of that Michelin star.
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In reply to Jock 07 • 4:57a, 1/6/25

Does their fried rice have vegetables in it?

I'm intrigued by the whole concept.
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5:57a, 1/6/25
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No veg - they do white jasmine rice or 'upgrade' to the bbq fried rice (with bits of brisket & Chinese sausage)

Spoke with the owner who said growing up they would often use rice as a way to stretch meals for days, this pays homage to that but at a high level

All other meats they offer look stellar, I would like to go back soon to sample the rest of it all - ribs looked great
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In reply to jetch17 • 6:43a, 1/6/25
jetch17 said:
No veg - they do white jasmine rice or 'upgrade' to the bbq fried rice (with bits of brisket & Chinese sausage)

Spoke with the owner who said growing up they would often use rice as a way to stretch meals for days, this pays homage to that but at a high level

All other meats they offer look stellar, I would like to go back soon to sample the rest of it all - ribs looked great
I wonder if he'll try making his own boudin.
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2:03p, 1/10/25
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Sometimes when I'm in Austin, I'll drive by Franklin's spot just to see what the line looks like. I was downtown on Wednesday and drove by at 12:15 and was surprised to see there were only 5 people waiting outside the door.

So, I parked (in their parking lot!), got in line, and was eating within 35 minutes.

It had been a few years since my last visit. It was perfection as always. But... it was just as good as anything else nowadays. Heck, even my ribs are nearly identical because I do exactly what he taught everyone else to do.

The consistency has always been spot on, though. And this was a nice surprise for a Wednesday before I drove back home.

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In reply to CDub06 • 2:09p, 1/10/25
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We are all beneficiaries of the revolution started by Franklin. Amen.
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3:55p, 1/16/25
Found a hidden BBQ gem. SMOKY BUNS, 311 Highland Estates Dr, Round Rock, TX

Brisket, Pastrami Ribs, Sausage was outstanding. It's really good BBQ. If you're in the area definitely worth a stop.

https://order.online/store/smoky-buns-round-rock-25098323/?hideModal=true&pickup=true&redirected=true

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In reply to BurnetAggie99 • 5:31p, 1/16/25
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Just saw a reel about this place yesterday.
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In reply to schmendeler • 6:32p, 1/16/25
schmendeler said:
Just saw a reel about this place yesterday.


Yea I had a buddy I work with at Austin Energy tell me to go check it out. It's legit so wanted to spread the word.
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9:25p, 1/16/25
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I'm pretty sure Smoky Buns is in the original L&L truck!
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In reply to BurnetAggie99 • 2:50p, 1/19/25
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Only open Saturdays?
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In reply to Mustang1 • 2:57p, 1/19/25
Mustang1 said:
Only open Saturdays?
Friday & Saturday 11AM to 6PM.
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5:49p, 1/19/25
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Went to the new Micklethwait location on Saturday, happy to report they're just as good as they've ever been.


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In reply to Beef Cheek • 8:05a, 1/20/25
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They still serving their Knockwurst? Back when I lived down there 2009-2013 that was the best sausage I had ever eaten. Glad to hear they got a new spot.
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