Brisket & Rice - Review - North Houston - Houston - The Infatuation

"On its own, the brisket here is nearly perfect, smoked out back over rich post oak in classic Central Texas style. Youcouldget it on a plate with two sides, but you should actually order the fried rice, which includes two thick cuts of brisket laid nicely on top of a mound of fried rice that includes even more brisket and house sausage. After all, it's in the name. When ordering, say yes when you’re asked if you want freshly quick-pickled cucumbers, pickled white onions, and pickled jalapeños—they provide the needed acid and spice for that rich dish. The other signature dish is a side of Poor Man's Macaroni that’s essentially pasta all'amatriciana. It comes with tomato sauce (in this case, paste) with cured pork and cavatappi noodles, and is a classic "why-the-hell-not" situation worth trying at least once." - Courtney E. Smith