Loro Heights – Japanese
Loro Heights invites guests into a sun-drenched, high-energy space where the intoxicating scent of oak-fired smoke mingles with the bright, zesty aromas of Southeast Asian spices. The kitchen masterfully bridges the gap between Texas barbecue and coastal Asian flavors, turning out crackling Thai pork ribs and smoky shishito queso designed for communal indulgence. Every plate, from the golden crunch of sweet corn fritters to the tender richness of pulled pork tostadas, celebrates a bold and playful fusion of tradition and fire.
1001, West 11th Street, Houston, TX, 77008 +17139302326 https://www.loroeats.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Shareables
- Chicken Karaage - $11.95: chili aioli, szechuan salt, thai herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Sweet Corn Fritters - $8.95: piri piri aioli, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $9.5: orange and chili gastrique, peanuts, chili crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oak Grilled Edamame - $7.5: lemon zest, white sesame, sriracha powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Chips & Dip - $8: thai green salsa, wonton chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Dip - $9.5: shishito salsa verde, yuzu, piri piri aioli, wonton chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Shishito Queso - $9.5: tortilla chips, kimchee furikake Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Tostadas - $10.75: corn tortilla, crème fraîche, shishito salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Wings - $13.95: Choice of Hot Wings (miso blue cheese) or Thai Wings (hot honey, coconut) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Thai Pork Ribs - $15.75: sweet chili glaze, white sesame, green onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Crunchy Cabbage Salad - $11.25: cashew-ginger vinaigrette, sweet cucumber pickle, lemon zest Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loro Caesar Salad - $11.25: smoked caesar dressing, crispy breadcrumbs, parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula & Melon Salad - $12.25: cucumber, tomato, lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses & Meats
- Smokehouse Sampler - $25: Oak Smoked Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Smoked Wings, Crunchy Cabbage Salad, Crispy Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Char Siew Pork Belly - $16.95: house hoisin sauce, red onion, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Can 1/2 Chicken - $17.5: gochujang glaze, yellow curry-yuzu vinaigrette, thai herbs, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oak Smoked Salmon - $19.5: seaweed salad, sweet cucumber, ponzu, yuzu marmalade Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oak Smoked Butcher's Cut - $19.95: shishito salsa verde, cilantro, pickled onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs - $19.5: half rack, seasonal pickles, loro bbq sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Beef Brisket - $19.95: chili gastrique, thai herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Japanese Curry Ramen - $18.5: buttered corn, roasted tomatoes, green onion, ajitama egg Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Crispy Szechuan Tofu Bowl - $13.95: coconut-scented rice, seasonal pickles, thai herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malaysian Curry Chicken Bowl - $14.95: coconut-scented rice, seasonal pickles, thai herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangkok Spicy Fried Chicken Bowl - $16.95: nam tok, hot honey, peanuts, coconut rice, papaya salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Oak Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich - $12.95: cashew-sesame slaw, smoked pepper bbq sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Smoked Chicken Sandwich - $12.95: citrus-cabbage slaw, pickles, hot honey, smoked hot sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Katsu Sandwich - $13.95: ginger lime aioli, daikon, jalapeno, carrot, thai herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loro Cheeseburger - $14.95: 1/2 lb. burger, red onion-brisket jam, muenster cheese, yuzu 1000 island Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Smash Burger - $13.5: yuzu 1000 island, american cheese, grilled onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Coconut Scented Rice - $4.95: shallot, garlic, lime leaves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Sweet Corn - $6.75: chili aioli, everything spice, crispy onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Potatoes - $7.95: miso mustard, habanero aioli, toasted white sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Broccoli - $7.95: spicy ponzu, chili crunch, lemon zest Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Rice Noodles - $8.25: chili vinaigrette, black sesame, green onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3.95: salted toffee, almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rice Crispy - $4.95: brown butter, coconut, mango Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Soft Serve - $4.95: vietnamese coffee caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Handmade Yuzu Soda - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Coffee - $7: can
- Tasco Thai Tea - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ginger Old Fashioned - $10.5: bourbon, orange, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Frozen Gin & Tonic - $10: new amsterdam gin, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Premium Lager - $6: Draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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