Best Quality Daughter
Restaurant · North River District
602 Avenue A, San Antonio, TX 78215
Highlights
Creative Asian fusion in a funky restored house.
Creative Asian fusion in a funky restored house.
"A restaurant that fuses Chinese-American heritage with Texas upbringing to create personal, hybrid dishes reflecting immigrant narratives and regional flavors." - Regan Stephens
"Born from a series of pop-ups exploring Chinese American identity, this inventive pan‑Asian restaurant from chef‑owner Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin balances concept with playfulness, turning out dishes like Korean corn cheese egg rolls, mochi cheddar hush puppies, dan dan noodles tossed with wagyu guisada, and a drunken noodle dripping in red curry mole. Drinks are just as creative—think boozy boba and cocktails such as a Toki whisky–based concoction with lemongrass and Thai spice bitters—and the dining rooms (including a Victorian veranda and four wallpaper‑wrapped spaces) make for a bright, linger-worthy setting." - Brandon Watson
"As much of an art project as a restaurant, BQD began as a series of pop-ups exploring Chinese American identity. The food, however, never feels academic. Chef and owner Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin turns out witty pan-Asian surprises such as Korean corn cheese egg rolls and dan dan noodles tossed with wagyu guisada. The Victorian veranda has plenty of outdoor seats for lolling away sunny days, but the four Chinoiserie wallpaper-wrapped dining rooms glow brighter." - Brandon Watson
"An Asian-Texas restaurant reflecting Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin's roots as a Chinese-Taiwanese American. Known for its creative fusion of Asian and Texan cuisines." - Brittany Britto Garley
"2024 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef, Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin of Best Quality Daughter in San Antonio, is one of three chefs nationwide selected to partner with Taco Bell in a new program “that supports and connects emerging culinary talent from around the nation, opening the door for chefs to co-create and take tacos to new places through their own cultural exploration,” according to a press release. The challenge? Reimagine the Crunchwrap Supreme. Customers can try the Dobbertin remix of the menu item at select locations for a limited time this year." - Courtney E. Smith
