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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, 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, soy-free
Diet fit at Loro Heights
Dairy-Free at Loro Heights
Loro Heights in Houston has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts, Texas Sweet Corn and Sesame Rice Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Loro Heights
Loro Heights in Houston has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oak Smoked Butcher's Cut, Arugula & Melon Salad and Crunchy Cabbage Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Loro Heights
Loro Heights in Houston has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oak Smoked Salmon, Brussels Sprouts and Texas Sweet Corn. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Loro Heights
Loro Heights in Houston has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Smokehouse Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Loro Heights
Loro Heights in Houston has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Crunchy Cabbage Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Loro Heights
Loro Heights in Houston has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts, Sesame Rice Noodles and Oak Smoked Butcher's Cut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Loro Heights
Loro Heights in Houston has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts, Texas Sweet Corn and Sesame Rice Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Loro Heights
Loro Heights in Houston has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts, Oak Smoked Butcher's Cut and Crispy Szechuan Tofu Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Loro Heights
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Potatoes | 29.6 g | 33.3 g |
| Double Smash Burger | 69.8 g | 31.3 g |
| Crispy Smoked Chicken Sandwich | 78.1 g | 29.5 g |
| Sesame Rice Noodles | 12.9 g | 22.5 g |
| Crispy Thai Pork Ribs | 24.7 g | 19.4 g |
| Crispy Szechuan Tofu Bowl | 98.5 g | 16.2 g |
| Vanilla Soft Serve | 15.5 g | 15.4 g |
| Smoked Salmon Dip | 27 g | 15.3 g |
| Smokehouse Sampler | 2.4 g | 14.4 g |
| Texas Sweet Corn | 5.1 g | 13.9 g |
| Chicken Karaage | 6.1 g | 10.2 g |
| Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs | 28.7 g | 9.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol 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: Halal, 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) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loro Caesar Salad - $11.25: smoked caesar dressing, crispy breadcrumbs, parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula & Melon Salad - $12.25: cucumber, tomato, lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free 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-Protein, GERD-Friendly 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oak Smoked Salmon - $19.5: seaweed salad, sweet cucumber, ponzu, yuzu marmalade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oak Smoked Butcher's Cut - $19.95: shishito salsa verde, cilantro, pickled onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Crispy Szechuan Tofu Bowl - $13.95: coconut-scented rice, seasonal pickles, thai herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Katsu Sandwich - $13.95: ginger lime aioli, daikon, jalapeno, carrot, thai herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Sweet Corn - $6.75: chili aioli, everything spice, crispy onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Potatoes - $7.95: miso mustard, habanero aioli, toasted white sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Rice Noodles - $8.25: chili vinaigrette, black sesame, green onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3.95: salted toffee, almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rice Crispy - $4.95: brown butter, coconut, mango Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Vanilla Soft Serve - $4.95: vietnamese coffee caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Handmade Yuzu Soda - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Coffee - $7: can
- Tasco Thai Tea - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Premium Lager - $6: Draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Loro Heights
- Is Loro Heights dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Loro Heights has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts, Texas Sweet Corn and Sesame Rice Noodles.
- What can I eat at Loro Heights on a dairy-free diet?
- Brussels Sprouts, Texas Sweet Corn and Sesame Rice Noodles carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Loro Heights have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Brussels Sprouts and Sesame Rice Noodles.
- Is Loro Heights gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Loro Heights?
- Crispy Potatoes, at roughly 33.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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