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CultureMap Houston | Written by By Eric Sandler April 2025 Cult favorite Houston burger joint adds new co-owner to power future growth

The Full Menu from Houston Matters | David Leftwich and Timothy Malcolm April 2024 The best Houston restaurants to take kids: The Full Menu

Rice University | Gustavo Raskosky February 2024 Owlentine's with Diane and Willet Feng

Chron | Written by By John-Henry Perera, Erica Cheng February 2025 The best things the Chron Food team ate in the second week of February 2025

Houston Chronicle | Written by Bao Ong, Jody Schmal and Sonia Garcia November 2024 Top 18 burgers in Houston

Houston Press October 2024 Best Of Houston® 2024: Best Burger

Houston Chronicle | Written by Alison Cook, Jody Schmal, Bao Ong, J.C. Reid, Todd Romero, Sonia Garcia and Misha Govshteyn October 2024 The 100 Best Restaurants in Houston of 2024

Eater Houston | Brittany Britto Garley September 2024 The 22 Best Burgers in Houston Right Now

MSN | Written by Alex Keight September 2024 The 40 Most DELICIOUS Burgers In America, Ranked | burger-chan's "The Spicy" Ranked #1

FOX 26 Houston | The Nightcap with Carolina Sanchez February 2024 Yelp's top 100 in H-Town

ondeck January 2024 The Highest-Rated Independent Restaurants in Every State | burger-chan #10 on list of highest-ranked independent burger joints in the U.S.

Yelp January 2024 Top 100 US Restaurants 2024 | burger-chan #27

Houston Chronicle | Written by Sonia Garcia January 2024 Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024 features 5 Houston restaurants

chron.com | Written by Erica Cheng January 2024 Five Houston restaurants land on Yelp’s annual Top 100 restaurants list

Houston Food Finder | Written by Phaedra Cook January 2024 Yelp Names 5 Houston Restaurants to Top 100 Places to Eat for 2024

Click2Houston | Produced by Erica Ponder January 2024 5 Houston-area restaurants ranked in Yelp’s top 100 places to eat list

Strictly Dumpling | Filmed by Mike Chen November 2023 Join me in Houston, TX as I take on the ultimate breakfast challenge - building a gigantic 17-ingredient Texas-sized burger!

Austin American-Statesman | Written by Matthew Odam November 2023 'He had a vision': 25 former Uchi staff members run their own restaurants, kitchens

Houston Chronicle | Written by Alison Cook, Bao Ong, Greg Morago, J.C. Reid, Todd Romero and Jody SchmalOctober 2023 The Houston Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurants of 2023

InsideHook | Written by Kevin Gray September 2023 Where to Eat in Houston Right Now, According to Its Top Chefs

Yelp August 2023 Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas 2023 | burger-chan #13

InsideHook | Written by Kevin Gray August 2023 The 10 Best Burger Joints in Texas

Houstonia Magazine | Written by Daniel RenfrowAugust 2023 Houston Burgers You Absolutely Need to Experience

Eater | Written by Brittany Britto GarleyAugust 2023 The World of Omakase and Burgers Will Collide at This Houston Pop-Up Event

CultureMap Houston | Written by Eric Sandler July 2023 Houston's 10 crunchiest, gooiest, and creamiest potato dishes transcend simple sides

KHOU Channel 11 | Great Day Houston with Deborah Duncan July 2023 Get a taste of Burger-Chan, some of Houston's most unique burgers

Houstonia Magazine | Written by Daniel Renfrow July 2023 Which Houston Smashburger Reigns Supreme?

Texas Standard | Interview with Ali Khan May 2023 Where to find some of the best burgers in Texas

Houston Chronicle | Written by Nguyên Lê April 2023 15 of our favorite spots for Houston's Asian Restaurant Month

Houston Matters April 2023 The Full Menu: Dining on a budget in Houston

CultureMap Houston | Written by Eric Sandler March 2023 Houston's best burgers smash the game with exotic add-ons, beefed-up buns, and more

The Buzz Magazines, Bellaire Edition | Written by Russell Weil February 27, 2023 Burger Buddies For the love of hamburgers

FOX 26 Houston | Interviewed by Chelsea Edwards February 2023 Yelp's Top 100: Burger Chan in Houston [YouTube Link]

FOX 26 Houston After Show | Interviewed by Chelsea Edwards February 6.2023 Post-Morning Show Facebook Live Chat

Texas Highways | Written by Ali Khan February 2023 Cheer the Sear of Smashed Burgers

Houston Chronicle January 2023 Three Houston-area restaurants land on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the US

Yelp January 2023 Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants 2023 | burger-chan #47

Houston Food Finder December 2022 The Best New Houston Restaurants of 2022

Houston Chronicle October 2022 What to know about Asia Society's 10th annual night market in Houston

Houston Chronicle October 2022 Best Houston Restaurants 2022: Our food critic's top picks

Eater Houston September 2022 20 Essential Houston Burger Destinations

Houston Chronicle August 2022 Houston chefs chat about aftermath of Good Morning America's national burger competition

Houston Chronicle August 2022 How our new restaurant columnist got to know Houston through 31 dishes

Eater Houston July 2022 The 15 Hottest New Restaurants in Houston, July 2022

ABC 13 Eyewitness News July 2022 'Good Morning America' comes to Houston to find the best burger

ABC News | Good Morning America July 2022 VIDEO: 'GMA's' United States of Burgers heads to Houston

Houston Chronicle July 2022 Bun B's Trill Burger to clash with Fengs' Burger-Chan in Good Morning America special

Thrillist June 2022 50 Top-Notch American Burger Spots You Need to Try Right Now

Thrillist May 2022 The 17 Best Burger Joints in Houston

Thrillist May 2022 15 Essential AAPI-Owned Businesses in Houston

FKN Deliciousness May 2022 FKN DELICIOUSNESS creates THE FKN BURGER at BURGER-CHAN

Houston Matters May 2022 The Full Menu: The best places for burgers in Houston in 2022

Houston Chronicle April 2022 These 8 classic burgers make up Houston’s hall of fame

Eater Houston March 2022 Dine Out on a Budget at These 16 Houston Restaurants

Eater Houston March 2022 18 Essential Houston Burger Destinations

Canvas Rebel March 2022 Stories & Insights: Meet Diane and Willet Feng

Katie Day | MOVEMETOTX March 2022 Crave-worthy Burgers in the Galleria #NeighborhoodSpotlight

Houston Food Finder February 2022 Top Houston Chefs Battle to Make the Best Truffle Dishes in Luxurious Event

FKN Deliciousness | YouTube February 2022 burger-chan is a counter-service gourmet burger concept that draws inspiration from Asian flavors

Resy February 2022 The February Hit List: Mastrantos, Burger-Chan, Musaafer, and More

Houston Food Finder January 2022 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in January 2022

CultureMap January 2022 Where to eat in Houston: 9 fresh restaurants to sample in the new year

Houston Press January 2022 Openings and Closings: Burger-Chan and Underbelly Burger Open, Chi'Lantro Coming

Houston Chronicle January 2022 Alison Cook’s Burger Friday: ‘Umami bomb’ explodes at Burger-Chan near the Galleria

Houston CityBook January 2022 After Closure in 2020, Couple Bets Their Buns on Gourmet Burger Spot's Success

CultureMap January 2022 Cult-favorite Galleria-area burger joint toasts new year with soft opening

Houston Food Finder January 2022 Acclaimed Houston Burger Joint Finally Opens its Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant

Edible Houston September 2021 Pulling Together: Strong and Diverse Community Helps to Navigate Tough Times

CultureMap September 2021 Mega list of 40-plus restaurants and bars opening in Houston this fall

Houston Chronicle August 2021 Burger-Chan plans triumphant return to Houston dining scene after pandemic closure

BlueVine May 2021 How these AAPI entrepreneurs weave heritage into business

CultureMap May 2021 WHAT'S ERIC EATING EPISODE 194: Meet the couple behind Houston's cult-favorite burger spot, plus fresh Anglo-Indian fare in The Heights

Cost of Goods Told April 2021 Blind Taste Test (Inspired by Top Chef) with Chefs Willet Feng, Evelyn Garcia, and Sarah Troxell

Houston Asian American Archive March 2021 Diane Wu Feng and Willet Feng Oral History Interview and Transcript, September 13, 2020

Houston Chronicle February 2021 Alison Cook’s Curbside Chronicles: The egg-salad throwdown and I

Houston Chronicle January 2021 Get ready for Houston sando throwdown from Click Virtual Food Hall

CultureMap January 2021 More than 30 highly anticipated restaurants and bars coming to Houston in 2021

Houston Chronicle December 2020 Houston restaurants we lost in 2020

Eater Houston December 2020 2020’s Saddest Houston Restaurant Closures

Shoutout HTX November 2020 What was your thought process behind starting your own business?

Houston Food Finder October 2020 Virtual Food Hall in Houston Is Delivering Comfort & Culinary Diversity

CultureMap October 2020 Cult-favorite Houston burger joint makes beefy comeback after recent shutter

Houstonia September 2020 Virtual Food Hall Partners with Popular Burger Concept

CultureMap August 2020 Cult-favorite burger joint shutters Greenway Plaza location, but it isn't gone forever

Houstonia August 2020 What We’re Ordering Out: A Seafood Feast, Refreshing Ice Cream

Houston Chronicle July 2020 Alison Cook "Burger Friday": Burger Chan ‘Ordering double cheddar, I will never look back’

Rice Development and Alumni Relations June 2020 Spill the (Coffee) Beans: Owls in the Restaurant Industry (June 4)

Houston Properties Team June 2020 Small Business Spotlight on burger-chan

Eater June 2020 Surrounded by Empty Office Buildings, Greenway Plaza’s Restaurants Are in Serious Trouble

MoveMeToTX June 2020 Neighborhood Spotlight on burger-chan

Houston Chronicle May 2020 11 luxe burgers in Houston for National Hamburger Day

Thrillist May 2020 The Best Burgers in Houston to Enjoy From Home

KHOU 11 May 2020 Cadillac Shaping:Houston -- Feature on Feed the Front Line

Houston Food Finder May 2020 The Restaurants That Teamed Up with Houston Shift Meal to Feed Thousands

Rice News May 2020 Campus Kindness: Burger-Chan fuels the front lines

Rice Magazine May 2020 So Flipping Good: burger-chan Fuels the Front Lines

Houston Matters April 2020 The Full Menu: The Best Places To Get Take-Out During A Time Of Social Distancing

Houston Chronicle April 2020 In Houston's new normal, a different curve emerges: Outward racism toward Asian Americans

365 Things To Do in Houston January 2020 "My Top 5: Co-owner of Shun Japanese Kitchen Chef Naoki Yoshida":#2: burger-chan

StarChefs Rising Stars Magazine December 2019 "7 Tips for Aspiring Fast Casual Operators"

NTDTV October 2019 喜愛創新 漢堡店老闆將挑戰刈包賽 Video Feature to Promote OCA-Greater Houston 4th Annual Big Bao Battle Food Competition

Houston Chronicle October 2019 Top 100 Houston Restaurant 2019: Burger-Chan

StarChefs September 2019 Photo Gallery: Chef-Owner Willet and Co-Owner Diane Feng of Burger Chan | Houston

CultureMap September 2019 10 juicy burgers on the menu at Houston's best restaurants

CultureMap September 2019 Top 100 Restaurants in Houston #25: burger-chan

KPRC June 2019 Burger-chan opens second Houston location in Galleria area

Houston Chronicle June 2019 Burger-Chan to open second location in Galleria area

Houston Press June 2019 Openings and Closings burger-chan II opening in 2020

CultureMap June 2019 Cult favorite burger joint brings the sizzle to the Galleria area with new location

ON3 Media June 2019 Cost of Goods Podcast Featuring Willet Feng of burger-chan

Houstonia Magazine May 2019 5 Houston Burgers With Insanely Delicious Toppings

Houston Chronicle May 2019 The best burgers across Houston

CultureMap March 2019 Houston's 9 favorite burgers to sink your teeth into

SOLCIETI February 2019 Houston's Burger Chan may be worth having Stank Breath

Food Network January 2019 Best Cheap Eats in Houston

Houston Chronicle September 2018 2018 Top 100 Restaurants

Houstonia August 2018 Hot Diggity: the 10 Best Hot Dog Spots in Houston

KHOU Channel 11 July 2018 The best burgers in Houston

Houston Public Media July 2018 The Full Menu: Houston’s Best Hot Dogs And Hamburgers

Click 2 Houston July 2018 Top 12 Houston spots for must-try burgers

OutSmart Magazine April 2018 John Nechman's 100 Best Restaurants in Houston

ABC 13 News November 2017 Couple leave careers to start popular underground burger joint

Voyage Houston October 2017 Meet Willet and Diane Feng of Burger-Chan in Greenway Plaza

Houston Chronicle September 2017 2017 Top 100 Restaurants

CW39 News July 2017 Houston Press Best of Houston® names Burger Chan restaurant home of the Best Milkshakes

Rice Magazine July 2017 Meat Cute

Rice University YouTube July 2017 Rice husband and wife alumni take an unconventional path

Culturemap June 2017 9 insanely over-the-top burgers that will blow your mind

Houston Chronicle June 2017 Burger Friday: Burger-Chan in Greenway Plaza

Houston Food Finder May 2017 On The Radar: Hot New Sips & Bites In Houston

Houston Food Finder January 2017 The Best New Houston Restaurants of 2016

Thrillist December 2016 Meet Thrillist Houston's Best Chefs of 2016

Thrillist December 2016 Houston's Best New Restaurants of 2016

Houston Chronicle December 2016 Houston's Best New Restaurants of 2016

Culturemap December 2016 Houston's 14 Best New Restaurants of 2016

PaperCity December 2016 Houston’s Best Veggie Burgers: These Restaurants Prove Meat is Overrated

Thrillist October 2016 The Best Burgers In Houston

Houston Press October 2016 Best Of Food & Drink: Best Milkshake

Visit Houston September 2016 The Best Burger For Every Part of Houston

Houston Chronicle September 21, 2016 2016 Top 100 Restaurants Kuma Burgers On Top 100

Houstonia Magazine September 19, 2016 The Best of the Best: Our Top Restaurants, Chefs, Dishes and More of 2016

Houstonia Magazine September 19, 2016 Houston's 100 Very Best Restaurants

Zagat September 5, 2016 31 New Burgers You Need to Try in Houston

Houston Press July 5, 2016 Building Houston's Perfect Cheeseburger

Houston Chronicle June 20, 2016 Kuma Burgers Stands Out In Competitive Burger City

Houstonia Magazine June 16, 2016 Is Kuma Burgers the Best Burger Joint in Houston Right Now?

Luscious Magazine June 15, 2016 Interview and Photoshoot

Culturemap April 25, 2016 Houston's newest burgers feature serious chef talent and genius ingredients

It’s official: @dianewfeng and @willetcooks of burger-chan are partnering with @chefryanstewart of Silverlining Hospitality to kick off the next chapter of burger-chan! Ryan’s team will take over day-to-day operations, giving Diane and Wi
It’s official: @dianewfeng and @willetcooks of burger-chan are partnering with @chefryanstewart of Silverlining Hospitality to kick off the next chapter of burger-chan! Ryan’s team will take over day-to-day operations, giving Diane and Willet the chance to focus on a few things they’ve had to put on the back burner—#emojibaby, each other, family, friends, and new projects. As we've grown older, we've realized we can’t do it all ourselves. Partnering with Silverlining will help burger-chan evolve and improve, but our core values stay the same. Even if Diane’s not on the floor and Willet’s not in the kitchen every day, they’ve instilled a deep culture of care, high standards, and the relentless pursuit of being just a little better every day. burger-chan will always be a place of community, great food, and warmth—a place where you feel safe, good, and taken care of. That will never change. Click link in bio to read @ericsandler 's @culturemaphou write-up.
@ericsandler of @culturemaphou just dropped a list of spots now open on Mondays—go ahead and add burger-chan to it! Starting Monday, 4/28/2025, burger-chan will be open 7 days a week! Catch us daily from 10:30am-3:00pm.
@ericsandler of @culturemaphou just dropped a list of spots now open on Mondays—go ahead and add burger-chan to it! Starting Monday, 4/28/2025, burger-chan will be open 7 days a week! Catch us daily from 10:30am-3:00pm.
burger-chan will be closed on Easter Sunday (4/20/2025). Hope your day is filled with sunshine, smiles, and plenty of time to ketchup with your favorite peeps!
burger-chan will be closed on Easter Sunday (4/20/2025). Hope your day is filled with sunshine, smiles, and plenty of time to ketchup with your favorite peeps!
Updated hours starting next week.
Updated hours starting next week.
Back to your regularly scheduled burger programming.
Back to your regularly scheduled burger programming.
Proud to offer our friends' wine at the chan. We met Ricky and Katie back at Greenway, and we used to see them at least once a week. Then we moved to the Galleria area and they moved to Marfa to make wine. But the relationship we developed in the
Proud to offer our friends' wine at the chan. We met Ricky and Katie back at Greenway, and we used to see them at least once a week. Then we moved to the Galleria area and they moved to Marfa to make wine. But the relationship we developed in the underground stayed strong, and we're always excited for what they've got going on next. We even joined their wine club because they do such rad things. We recently tasted @altamarfa FIRST RODEO with Carlo of @pangeaselections , and it was love at first nose. The smell of muscat and the taste of the wine came together and made me shout YEEHAW! (Orange Muscat is a white grape variety that produces wine with a strong orange aroma and flavors of orange blossoms and apricots.) Come by and grab a bottle to enjoy at the chan, or take it home to enjoy with the clan.
You otter know that... "Otters are the playful architects of joy, weaving whimsy into the currents of life with every splash and dive."
You otter know that... "Otters are the playful architects of joy, weaving whimsy into the currents of life with every splash and dive."
The loco moco special is off the menu, but we made extra loco moco gravy for those who missed the special or are craving the flavor! We recommend the gravy with sides like fries, tots, or curds, but you can also add it to your burger or hot dog if y
The loco moco special is off the menu, but we made extra loco moco gravy for those who missed the special or are craving the flavor! We recommend the gravy with sides like fries, tots, or curds, but you can also add it to your burger or hot dog if you'd like! Pictured is loco moco gravy atop fried cheese curds with some green onions. Poutine a la burger-chan.
Example #4927 of how our customers take the best food photos. 📸 by @fudgelump (Fajar Hassan)
Example #4927 of how our customers take the best food photos. 📸 by @fudgelump (Fajar Hassan)
Sometimes caretakers and service providers give so much of themselves to the point where they neglect their own needs. And behind those smiles and "I'm good"s lies vulnerability. On behalf of Niccole--our friend, fellow industry professional, and former #teamburgerchan member--I beseech anyone reading this to click the GoFundMe link in our bio to learn more about what lies behind her smile. Read her story, and if you feel moved and have the means to donate, please do. If you can share on social media, please do. Love and kindness make the world go round. We gotchu @niccolewithtoomanycs .
It’s official: @dianewfeng and @willetcooks of burger-chan are partnering with @chefryanstewart of Silverlining Hospitality to kick off the next chapter of burger-chan! Ryan’s team will take over day-to-day operations, giving Diane and Wi @ericsandler of @culturemaphou just dropped a list of spots now open on Mondays—go ahead and add burger-chan to it! Starting Monday, 4/28/2025, burger-chan will be open 7 days a week! Catch us daily from 10:30am-3:00pm. burger-chan will be closed on Easter Sunday (4/20/2025). Hope your day is filled with sunshine, smiles, and plenty of time to ketchup with your favorite peeps! Updated hours starting next week. Back to your regularly scheduled burger programming. Proud to offer our friends' wine at the chan. We met Ricky and Katie back at Greenway, and we used to see them at least once a week. Then we moved to the Galleria area and they moved to Marfa to make wine. But the relationship we developed in the You otter know that... "Otters are the playful architects of joy, weaving whimsy into the currents of life with every splash and dive." The loco moco special is off the menu, but we made extra loco moco gravy for those who missed the special or are craving the flavor! We recommend the gravy with sides like fries, tots, or curds, but you can also add it to your burger or hot dog if y Example #4927 of how our customers take the best food photos. 📸 by @fudgelump (Fajar Hassan)
Sometimes caretakers and service providers give so much of themselves to the point where they neglect their own needs. And behind those smiles and "I'm good"s lies vulnerability. On behalf of Niccole--our friend, fellow industry professio