Updates and Specials
Updated as of 3/26/2024
Not everyone checks social media—we get it. So we will keep a list of all updates and specials here so that all customers can stay informed.
In two weeks, Chefs Stephen Perez | @chefasaurusrex and Willet Feng | @willetcooks will collaborate on the tenth Anti Burger Club | @antiburgerclub dinner.
This dinner will feature itameshi, which is Italian food with Japanese touches.
We are also excited to offer several lesser-known Italian beers and wines that will pair well with the dishes. Japanese beers and sakes will also be available!
This dinner is not ticketed and there are no reservations. Food will be available for dine-in and takeout.
Strawberry milkshake!
The newest milkshake flavor to hit the menu is strawberry!
Our strawberry puree features organic strawberries and pure cane sugar, and we blend it together with our house-made ice cream base.
Sometimes it’s best not to mess with a classic.
burger-chan is #27 on Yelp’s List of Top 100 US Restaurants 2024
Honored to make this list for the second year in a row.
We really appreciate:
--every person who comes in to try us out.
--when people come up and tell us they had a great meal.
--when people come back with their friends and family.
--when people write nice things about our place.
--when people give us constructive feedback.
--how hard #teamburgerchan works to make burger-chan as great as it can be.
--the chance to connect with customers.
--the opportunity to put things on the menu that y'all are excited to try.
Thanks to all the first-timers, the loyal supporters, and the "you're on my list to try"-ers.
https://www.yelp.com/article/top-100-us-restaurants-2024
On Saturday, 1/27/2024, we will be CLOSED to cater a wedding off-site. Sorry for the inconvenience!
On Sunday, 1/28/2024, we will open an hour later than usual, so from 11AM until 3pm.
KIMCHI CARBONARA SOLD OUT!
Sold our last portions of kimchi carbonara on Friday, 1/19/24.
When we say limited-time special, we mean it!
But don't fret, we order kimchi regularly, so Chef Willet Feng is always looking for fun ways to use the kimchi juice #nowaste.
**Limited Special** Kimchi Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed in a sauce of egg yolks, parmesan, and pork cooked in kimchi juice. Topped with scallions, nori, and fresh kimchi.
14 portions available. First come, first served.
UPDATE as of Thursday, 1/18, 3pm: still have several portions left for Friday, 1/19.
Update as of Friday, 1/19, 3pm:. SOLD OUT! Stay tuned for the next special.
1/4/2024:
Last week for the seasonal pumpkin pie milkshake!
Next seasonal will be strawberry.
Merry Lit-mas Sweepstakes!
We're teaming up with Do713 | @do713houston to spread some holiday cheer this holiday season!
Click the link below to enter to win the LIT-est holiday package featuring burger-chan, @wild_concepts , @themodernhalo_ , and @theplantproject__ .
https://do713.com/merry-litmas
Merry LIT-mas!
Contest closes on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Friday, 12/21/2023, is the last day for the loco moco special!
Chef Willet will make about 15 portions, so get here early if you want to secure one.
Grilled Skewer Specials!
There are only 8 portions of the scallop skewer available—so it’s gonna sell out soon!
More of the lamb shoulder skewers are available, but it’s also a limited quantity item.
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
We will be closed for the week of Thanksgiving.
Closed Monday, 11/20/2023, through Monday, 11/27/2023 (we normally close on Mondays).
We will resume service on Tuesday, 11/28/2023, from 10AM-3PM.
Dinner Collab with Chef Nick Wong!
Anti Burger Club dinner #9 is one week away, and preparations are in full force!
Chefs Nick Wong and Willet Feng are excited to present their take on the Hong Kong tea restaurant experience.
Monday, November 13, 2023
5:30pm - 8:30pm
The event will take place at burger-chan:
5353 West Alabama Street Suite 110
Houston, TX 77056
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1ufQMKjcdQ737xYi7
Learn more about Anti Burger Club and view the menu: https://burgerchanhtx.com/anti-burger-club
**NEW HOURS**
Starting on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, we will open from 10am until 3pm for lunch on Tuesdays through Sundays.
Still closed on Mondays.
We will no longer have breakfast hours, but we'll still be able to make brekkie sandos!
We only have a limited number of house-made turkey sausage patties left...once they're gone, they're gone.
Y'all asked for cheese sauce, y'all got cheese sauce.
Chef Willet combined cheddar, parmesan, fry seasoning, and pickled jalapeño juice to make a cheese sauce he felt good about adding to the menu.
And for all y'all who are counting calories, he left out the heavy cream, so you can enjoy this cheese sauce with less guilt.
Like 50% less guilt?
Latest Specials as of October 2023
If you want your burger cooked Oklahoma-style (thinly sliced onions smashed into the patty), just ask! May not always be available.
Pumpkin pie milkshake is our latest seasonal shake special!
Gluten-free burger bun is now available!
Friday, 8/25/2023, open until 8pm!
burger-chan received e-mail notification from their landlord of a planned electricity outage on Saturday, August 26, 2023. CenterPoint Energy scheduled the outage from 8am until 2pm, which means burger-chan cannot open on one of their busiest days.
In response, burger-chan will be closed on Saturday, August 26, 2023, but will extend hours the day before on Friday, August 25, 2023, to offer dinner service until 8pm.
We are dubbing this event “Anti Anti Burger Club” because we normally host “Anti Burger Club” dinners that don’t feature our regular burger menu. In this case, we are opening for dinner hours but still offering our normal burger-chan menu of burgers, fries, shakes, and more. We are extending our hours on Friday to give our staff the hours they lost on Saturday, and to recoup the lost business due to Saturday’s closure.
Our modified Anti Anti Burger Club business hours for Friday, August 25, 2023 are 9am until 11am for breakfast, 11am until 3pm for lunch, and then we’re staying open from 3pm until 8pm for dinner service.
Many customers wish we would open for dinner service, so here’s their chance to get burger-chan on a Friday night!
CLICK HERE to order online. To view the different colors and sizes, click “merchandise” and scroll down. Also available for purchase in store.
Fried Mahi Mahi!
Introducing our upgraded fried fish sando!
It may not look different with all the trimmings, but we've changed the filet from fried cod to in-house panko-breaded mahi mahi.
We are always looking for ways to improve, and this is one of them!
Click here for more information!
**Soba Special**
6/2/2023: NO LONGER AVAILABLE--SORRY!
Soba (buckwheat noodles), tsuyu (soba dipping sauce with dashi), house-made tamago, salted cucumbers, avocado, shiso, wasabi on the side, and an optional ikura (salmon roe) add-on.
Now Serving Vietnamese Coffee!
Enough people asked if they could get Vietnamese coffee without it being a milkshake, and we finally relented.
Now when you ask if you can get a Vietnamese coffee, our answer is YES!
What is Vietnamese coffee? It's a mixture of concentrated Cafe du Monde coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and chewable nugget ice (this part isn't required, but who doesn't love chewable ice??)
We just finished dialing in the proportions of everything and tasting the final product, and I can assure you it is very strong and guaranteed to wake you up!
New holographic kawaii burger-chan sticker is in!
Available for purchase in-store or online.
Art by katsola
Sticker printed by APDAT Print Co.
🚨 New Swag Alert! 🚨
"In Burgers We Trust" short sleeve copper tee is in.
This shirt is for all the #burgerchanfam
to proudly display their #burgerchanlove.
👕 printed by Night Owls Print Shop.
Available for purchase in store and online (CLICK HERE).
Whipped Coconut Cream!
Now offering whipped coconut cream as an upgraded topping!
Add it to the corn shake for that chè bắp (Vietnamese corn pudding dessert) vibe.
Now Serving Saint Arnold Drinks!
Excited to finally add several Saint Arnold Brewing Co. libations to our drink menu!
Starting off with the cider, old fashioned root beer, and the seasonal summer pils.
Proud to stock beverages produced by a fellow Rice alum, hoot hoot!
UPDATE AS OF SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2023: SOLD OUT!
April 3, 2023: We only have a limited amount of meatball sub specials before we sell out for good!
Corn milkshake is baaaaaack!
We blend our house-made ice cream base with a house-made corn puree that includes butter, sugar, and salt.
What does it taste like?
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NEW SPECIAL
MEATBALL SUB
House-made meatballs
Sliced mozzarella
House-made giardiniera
Shredded parmesan
Marinara sauce
8" Bread Man Baking Co. hoagie roll
It's quite primo if you ask me!
Debuts on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
burger-chan named 2023 Nominee for CultureMap Tastemaker Awards “Best Burger”
Thank you CultureMap for nominating us for a 2023 Tastemaker Award in the wildcard category of Best Burger.
We are honored by the nomination, and honestly are equally honored when people post about us or bring friends and family in.
When we received the e-mail from CultureMap regarding our nomination, we were frankly more excited to see our friends' names in various categories over our own nomination.
We are proud to be a part of the Houston food and beverage scene, and we can't wait to have a blast at the event!
Join us on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 7-10pm at Silver Street Studios.
Click following link to view the full list of nominees in each category and for more event info: https://houston.culturemaptastemakers.com/
burger-chan #47 on Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants 2023
Starting 2023 off with a bang by landing on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2023!
Click link to browse the whole list:
Closed on Tuesday, January 10, 2023
burger-chan will be closed on Monday, January 9, 2023 (we normally close on Mondays) and Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Hospitality workers miss a lot of events by virtue of their schedules, so oftentimes the only way to attend an important event is to close.
We will resume normal service on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
: @aryhungryyet + @visuals.by.chris
[UPDATE AS OF 2/9/2023: Frito pie special and frito pie burger off the menu.]
[1/11/2023 UPDATE: skewer special is over; stay tuned for the next one!]
As of Wednesday, 12/14/2022, steak skewers are back!
hambāgu slider
ハンバーグ
Japanese-style meatloaf-y burger patty studded with onions, topped with sliced takuan pickles, shaved cabbage, and drizzled with scallion aioli and a housemade teriyaki sauce on a slider bun.
This special slider will only be available at two events:
+ Asia Society Texas Center Night Market on Friday, 11/4/2022, 6pm-10pm
+ Tokyo Night Festival on Friday, 11/11/2022, and Saturday, 11/12/2022, 3pm-10pm
Click links in linktree for more event information: https://linktr.ee/burgerchanhtx
burger-chan Halloween coloring page!
Only three more days left to snag a burger-chan Halloween coloring page!
Art by Katsola.
ABC x Alta Marfa Wine Dinner on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 6:30pm
Chef Willet Feng will create a six-course tasting menu that will pair with a variety of wines from Alta Marfa Winery.
Alta Marfa Winery co-founders Katie Jablonski and Ricky Taylor will be in attendance to pour the wine, talk about the wine, and hang out!
They’ll also have some wine on hand to sell as well.
CLICK THIS LINK to make your reservation now! We'll have limited seating, so it may go quickly.
“The Bloody Feng” Mocktail
Introducing "The Bloody Feng": the burger-chan #WellWeek zero-proof cocktail!
It's a mixture of Tenneyson Black Ginger Plant Based Alcohol Alternative, V8 vegetable juice, and Sprite (either Sprite or Sprite Zero). It's finished with a garnish of togarashi beet.
Since we missed the first week of WellWeek, we'll offer this drink an additional week until October 23, 2022. Actually, this drink is kind of Halloween-themed, so let's just offer it until the end of the month!
Just when you thought the burger-chan logo couldn't get any cuter...
We asked Katsola to take our original logo--designed by Chef Willet Feng himself--and make it more kawaii ("cute" in Japanese)!
Katsola delivered on the artwork, per usual, and Night Owls will be printing the merch so we know it's gonna be good!
Click link to pre-order fall kawaii merch: https://linktr.ee/burgerchanhtx
…Milkshakes…
Surprisingly the recent dip in temp has led to an increase in milkshake orders.
That's an inverse relationship we can get behind!
New Hard Seltzers!
Want something citrusy, sparkly, and refreshing that'll also give you a light buzz?
Introducing two hard seltzers by Untitled Art:
• Naval Orange Yuzu
• Pixie Mix Ecto Green (think orange-tangerine flavor a la Hi-C Ecto Cooler)
Burger Kolaches!
burger-chan kolache is baaaack!
In 2021, we asked Kolache Shoppe to collaborate with us to create burger kolaches for a pop-up event benefiting Foodislovehtx.
The kolaches were a hit--no surprise--and after the event, folks were asking when we'd do it again.
In 2022, Kolache Shoppe asked us if we wanted to bring back the burger kolache for the month of September. We said yes, obvs.
This time we'll be offering the classic burger-chan burger in kolache form. The kolache filling contains 44 Farms ground beef cooked off in our umami glaze, and it's mixed with shredded cheddar and sauteed onions.
10% of all burger kolache sales will go towards Food is Love, and we're excited to start that back up again!
Where to get kolaches and when:
**KOLACHE SHOPPE | Greenway Plaza | 3945 Richmond Ave
Thursday through Saturday (9/1-9/3, 9/8-9/10, 9/15-9/17, 9/22-9/24).
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**KOLACHE SHOPPE | Heights | 1031 Heights Blvd
Friday through Sunday (9/2-9/4, 9/9-9/11, 9/16-9/18, 9/23-9/25).
Available in-store and for purchase online via Kolache Shoppe's website (https://www.kolacheshoppe.com/).
New Black Sugar Syrup!
Chef Willet made a Japanese black sugar syrup to up the sweetness and flavor of the green tea milkshake!
Pro tip: you can also request the black sugar syrup with the Vietnamese coffee shake.
Want to taste the burger we presented on Good Morning America?
We're excited to present the "GMA Slider" as part of Asia Society Texas' "Homegrown Houston" tasting tour with chefs Evelyn García, Henry Lu, and others!
WHEN: 7pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022
WHERE: Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
ADMISSION: Members:$100 Individual, $180 for Two; Nonmembers: $120 Individual, $210 for Two
Get loco moco while you can!
This weekend (Sat., 8/6 + Sun., 8/7) is last weekend for our LOCO MOCO brunch special!
What's loco moco?
Tomato garlic rice + burger patty + housemade mushroom gravy + fried egg + green onions + seared Spam (optional, but recommended).
What Makes burger-chan So Special?
To be clear, we feel a little uncomfortable answering that question, but we get asked it a lot.
When we opened back in 2016, we didn't strive to stand out. Chef Willet took over a second-generation burger spot in an underground food court and put his own spin on an American classic. He drew on what he liked to eat and his culinary training to make the burger spot a place he'd like to eat at.
And his goal was satisfy the tastebuds of anyone who stepped up to the counter. So he crafted the checklist-style menu to allow people to create a unique burger based on their own preferences. He also created a few burger combinations like the Texan, mushroom swiss, bbq, and Spicy!!! for those who preferred a more curated experience.
What we love about the "Alison Cook burger" is that Alison started off with a classic American burger with the cheddar and sauteed onions, and then she added the kimchi relish and sambal mayo to give her creation an Asian twist.
Her burger represents what makes burger-chan so special. Whatever burger you craft, whatever ingredients you choose, the hope is that you'll make a great burger that you enjoy.
Some may accuse us of being gimmicky, overrated, and overhyped. Our response to that is that we don't claim to be the best, the most innovative, or anything like that.
We try our best to offer quality ingredients and tasty food with some creative twists you can't find elsewhere. We strive to provide a clean and welcoming environment.
We may occasionally miss the mark and make mistakes, and we welcome and appreciate constructive feedback. We'd always like the chance to fix an issue and make it right.
That's who we are at burger-chan, and we are thankful for all those who appreciate what we do.
July 29, 2022
Had a Blast on Good Morning America!
Bun B won the Good Morning America smashburger golden spatula--and congrats to him--but we won too!
We won the opportunity to invite our staff, family, and friends to witness a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
We won the chance to showcase burger-chan on a national level.
And y'all have won us over with your support and love for what we do.
That's what I call a win-win.
burger-chan on GMA!
Thankful to Good Morning America for selecting burger-chan as a contestant for the head-to-head burger battle #BurgersonGMA.
Watch live next Tuesday, July 26, 2022, starting at 7am CST.
Tune in to ABC 13 to see if Chef Willet can reign supreme in the Houston burger battle and win the opportunity to represent the H in NYC!!
Milkshakes are baaaaaack!!
Current flavors are:
* black sesame
* Milo | chocolate malt
* Vietnamese coffee
* horchata
* green tea
* vanilla
Find your favorite.
Photo by: @foodwithbecka
Loco Moco is back.
Loco Moco special is back for weekends!
Limited portions will be available, so loco moco can only be ordered in-store.
Vietnamese Coffee milkshake is back!
House-brewed Vietnamese coffee milkshake now available!
Other milkshake flavors are black sesame, Milo (chocolate malt), and vanilla.
Open on Father’s Day!
For the first time ever, we will be open on Father's Day (Sunday, June 19, 2022, 11am-3pm).
Back story behind the photo:
Almost seven years ago, we forgot our baby journal at home, so the nurses stamped #emojibaby's tiny footprints on Willet's surgical gown.
Online pre-ordering is live for the third installment of Anti Burger Club (ABC) dinner on Wednesday, 6/15/2022, and Thursday, 6/16/2022!
Pre-ordering online will be available until Tuesday, 6/14/2022.
Click here to learn more and pre-order*: https://burgerchanhtx.com/anti-burger-club
*To view the menu, click “Select Another Time,” and choose either Wednesday, June 15, or Thursday, June 16. Then choose a time between 5:00pm and 7:30pm.
Want burger-chan delivered?
If you're within our new, wider 8-mile delivery radius, we can make that happen!
The delivery option is available* via our online ordering platform. Click here to order online.
*Delivery is only available during operating hours. If you'd like to pre-order for delivery, message us and we can make it happen.
8-mile delivery radius
Now that’s a big burger!
Our menu allows people like Christopher Huang to order a burger composed of four 5-ounce beef patties, a fried egg, and seared Spam.
He polished off the whole burger in one sitting, and even downed a side of biscuits and gravy we sent out to him.
We do not promote overeating, but we do allow people to order what they want--within reason. And those who know Chris know that he loves to toe the line between reason and insanity .
ABC Dinner #3: Save the Date!
For this dinner, we will allow in-store ordering day-of and we will allow customers to dine in. Indoor seating and outdoor patio seating will be available.
Online ordering will be available for pre-ordering only. Customers can pre-order for dine-in, curbside delivery, or takeout.
Party Burgs!
If you ever need a party pack of burgs, you know who to call.
burger-chan caters happy hours, birthday parties, and regular lunch meetings.
E-mail us at burgerchanhtx[at]gmail.com for inquiries.
#brekkiechan offered Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9am until 11am. You can now come in to order and dine in!
Chikky nuggy biscuits + gravy are sold out and no longer on the menu, but we still have plenty of options to satisfy your brekkie cravings.
And don't sleep on that Greenway Coffee Japanese-style iced coffee ... it packs a punch of flavor and caffeine!
Build Your Own Burger!
The beauty of our menu is that you can customize your burger to your liking.
If you don't know where to start, feel free to use the chef-inspired burger creations as a springboard.
Or if Chef Willet isn't too busy building burgers, you can ask him for a personal recommendation based on your preferences!
And if you're feeling super-adventurous, you can get the famous "Alison Cook burger."
Many people have straight up brought in a clipping of Alison's write-up from the Houston Chronicle and requested "whatever she got."
The hope is whatever combination you create--it'll be delicious and satisfy your craving!
Introducing ... The Breakfast Club Sando!
3 slices of bread with a hard fried egg, seared spam, bacon, cheddar, shredded lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Friendly brekkie-chan reminders:
*This will be the last week for the chikky nuggy biscuits and gravy special.
*You can build-your-own brekkie platter AND brekkie sando.
*Housemade turkey sausage is now available!
*Customers are now welcome to order and dine-in in-store. Current brekkie hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 9am until 11am.
*Japanese-style iced coffee using Greenway Coffee Co. Mid-Century beans has deep chocolate notes and is chock-full of energizing caffeine.
Special Memorial Day Weekend Hours
We are normally only closed on Mondays, but this upcoming Sunday, 5/29/2022, we will be closed as well.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, and Thursday, May 26, 2022, we will offer Anti Burger Club dinner for takeout and delivery only from 5:00PM until 7:30PM.
Click here to pre-order or order day-of online: https://burgerchanhtx.com/anti-burger-club
ABC Dinner #2
Anti Burger Club is back next week to take care of your midday dinner plan needs.
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, and Thursday, May 26, 2022, we will offer delicious dinner options for takeout and delivery*.
In light of staffing issues, we will only be accepting orders online and will currently not offer in-store ordering or dine-in. The menu will go live for pre-ordering within the next few days.
*The delivery option is only available for customers who live within 5 miles from burger-chan. Unfortunately you cannot pre-order for delivery; you have to order delivery on Wednesday or Thursday between 5:00pm and 7:30pm.
If you'd like to pre-order for delivery within an 8 mile radius for $7.50 plus tips through Favor Fleet, please send an e-mail to burgerchanhtx[at]gmail.com. We require atleast 24 hours advance notice to set that up.
**STORY AND AAPI MONTH GIVEAWAY**
Our parents immigrated to The United States from China because they believed this was the land of opportunity. They moved here to pursue graduate degrees and secured jobs in the medical and oil & gas field--jobs that they held for 30 plus years. They moved here so that they could save up enough to provide for their family both here and abroad--and give their children opportunities to pursue their dreams and fulfill their potentials.
Our parents probably wished that we had set our sights on paths that led to security, low stress, high prestige, and generous 401k plans. Instead, we chose to open a restaurant. 😂
Thankfully, our parents are still behind us 100%. They believe in us and support us--so to honor their hardwork and dedication, we give burger-chan our all...even though they keep telling us not to work too hard!
On that note, we are happy to team up with fellow Asian restaurateurs
Alex Au-Yeung of Phat Eatery and YELO;
Sherman Yeung of Tobiuo and Money Cat;
and Robin Wong, Quy Hoang, and Terry Wong of Blood Bros. BBQ;
to offer an EPIC giveaway and are gifting FOUR $150 prize packs including six $25 gift cards to each of the restaurants below!
How to enter:
✨ Must be following these accounts to win: @bloodbrosbbq, @tobiuosushibar, @phateatery, @burgerchanhtx, @yelohtx, and the soon to open @moneycathtx
✨ Like this post
✨ Tag a friend in the comments. Each comment is an entry, enter as many times as you'd like!
✨ Enter by 11:59pm CST on Monday, May 16, 2022. Winners will be randomly selected and announced on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
This is an Instagram-only giveaway. CLICK HERE to read more.
May 13, 2022
New Breakfast Hours!
Breakfast is now available from 9:00am until 11:00am, Tuesdays through Fridays. Still online ordering only for now.
We are planning to expand brekkie hours, add more menu items, and allow for ordering and dining in-store soon...so stay tuned!
Chikky nuggy biscuits & gravy are now available during breakfast hours! Click here to order.
5/4/2022
Buttermilk biscuits baked off daily to ensure freshness, so quantities are limited. Chicken nuggets are fried to order, chopped up, and slathered in housemade white country gravy. One delectably crispy nugget is left on top, and the whole dish is finished off with fresh-cracked black pepper if so desired.
CLICK HERE to order online!
If you click the link and it says, "Something went wrong," adjust the Pickup Time to be lunch time (11am-3pm).
**New Drink Alert**
Green & Yellow | Pineapple "Mimosa"
🎵Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Green and yellow
Green and yellow
Green and yellow
Green and yellow🎵
The Green is City Orchard Mr. Green Dry Cider.
The Yellow is Dole pineapple juice.
Mixed together, the Green & Yellow is our take on a mimosa--but with a twist. It's refreshing, satisfying, and counts as a serving of fruit 😉!
**New Chicken Skewer Special**
Grilled chicken thigh meat slathered with housemade teriyaki glaze or garlic butter.
Housemade Caesar dressing just hit the menu too.
So if you're looking for a grilled chicken salad, we've got you covered!
Order Chicken Skewers Online: CLICK HERE
Order Grilled Chicken | 1 Skewer Online: CLICK HERE
Order Grilled Chicken | 2 Skewers Online: CLICK HERE
[If you click the links above and it says, "Something went wrong," adjust the Pickup Time to be lunch time (11am-3pm).]
April 13, 2022
OPEN EASTER SUNDAY!
We will be open on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, from 11am until 3pm.
BREKKIE-CHAN!
BYOB: build-your-own brekkie!
Starting Wednesday, 4/13/2022, you can now order build-your-own breakfast sandwiches at burger-chan!
You can also order a side of tater tots, Greenway drip or iced coffee, orange juice, or iced tea!
Breakfast will be available from 10am until 11am every Tuesday through Friday. Online ordering only.
April 7, 2022
Steak Skewer Special is SOLD OUT!
Stay tuned for the next special.
Inaugural Anti-Burger Club Dinner Menu
burger-chan is closed on Mondays.
But Anti Burger Club will make its debut in the burger-chan space on Monday, April 4, 2022, from 5:30pm until 8:30pm.
If I didn’t pre-order, can I still come?
Yes, walk-ins are encouraged and allowed. No reservations required, and Chef Willet designed the menu such that dishes should go out quickly.
Will there be a long line and long wait?
We cannot predict how many people will come, and we’ve never done this menu or concept before, so we cannot guarantee exact wait times.
Dine-in guests will not wait in line to order; we will offer table service.
Customers who want to order to-go can order directly with cashier, and then wait in comfort of car or on patio.
We will call or text when takeout orders are ready.
3/30/2022
Introducing Anti Burger Club!
What is Anti Burger Club?
Anti Burger Club (ABC) is an outlet for Chef Willet Feng to create more than just tasty burgers. Willet is a classically trained chef with a penchant for Japanese, Southeast Asian, and Chinese cuisine. While Willet has plenty of dish ideas that he wants people to try, they don’t quite fit in on the burger-chan menu.
Hence the concept “Anti Burger Club”—or simply ABC—was born. Clearly we are a burger restaurant, so we are not against burgers by any means. But for the past few years, Willet has resorted to cooking non-burger dishes like curry laksa and chirashi as pop-ups out of bars and coffee shops. Now that he finally has his own brick-and-mortar, he can do dinner pop-ups inside the comfort of his own kitchen and space.
Currently we are closed on Mondays, so Monday nights make sense for Anti Burger Club dinners. The inaugural Anti Burger Club dinner will take place on Monday, April 4, 2022.
Skewers Temporarily Unavailable Sat., 3/26/22, and Sun, 3/27/22
Steak skewers will be unavailable on Saturday, 3/26/2022, and Sunday, 3/27/2022. We apologize in advance for the disappointment.
They'll be back on the menu next Tuesday, 3/29/2022.
3/24/2022
Steak Skewer Specials | Steak & Eggs and Steak Frites
Steak & Eggs
Two grilled petit filet beef skewers and two fried eggs on a bed of tater tots. Skewers are finished with either housemade teriyaki glaze or garlic-infused butter.
Order Steak & Eggs Online: CLICK HERE
Steak Frites
Two grilled petit filet beef skewers on a bed of fries. Skewers are finished with either housemade teriyaki glaze or garlic-infused butter. Comes with a side salad and choice of housemade dressing on the side.
Order Steak Frites Online: CLICK HERE
SOLD OUT OF BEET SALAD!
Y'all wiped us out of beet salads in one day!
Sorry to everyone who was waiting until later this week to get a beet salad ... stay tuned for our next special!
Last last chance to get the beet salad!
Many customers were planning to get the beet salad last week, but were unable to do so due to the unexpected power outage.
Don’t fret: we’ll offer the beet salad with goat cheese and falafel for four more days: Tuesday 3/22; Wednesday, 3/23; and Thursday, 3/24; and Friday, 3/25.
Order Online: CLICK HERE
We will be open on Saturday, March 19, 2022, with a limited menu.
We apologize that online ordering will be unavailable this weekend.
Closed 3/17/2022 and 3/18/2022 Due to Power Outage
Today was a good day until the lights started to flicker...
Trying not to cry over spilled milk and feel like we can't catch a break. We thought we were spared from the outage, but unfortunately returned to our space this evening to discover emergency lights on and everything else off. Willet is scurrying to either buy dry ice to preserve product or see if he can transport items to nearby kitchens.
Today was actually a pretty good day, and we were hoping to build on that momentum going into the weekend. But unfortunately this is out of our control and we will just have to accept certain obstacles and power through them.
Will keep everyone updated as to when we get power restored and can re-open!
Putit-House Beet Salad is only available for three more days: Wednesday, 3/16; Thursday, 3/17, and Friday, 3/18.
Pretty sure Ted is tired of roasting and peeling beets, so gotta give him a break 😄.
Link to order online: CLICK HERE
A Small Business Owner Confession and Apology
March 15, 2022
Dear all,
We wish we could be the shining success story that everyone makes us out to be. We wish the combination of hard work and good food was all that was needed to be successful. We wish we could be everything we aspired to be before the pandemic hit.
While we continue to work hard to put out good food and strive to be successful, we're just not quite there yet. Staffing has been hard. Adjusting to not having a built-in office clientele has been hard. Being there for customers while also being there for #emojibaby has been a struggle. We are constantly adjusting to figure out what will work for us. And we apologize to everyone who has tried to come visit only to discover we were closed. We've been adjusting hours to figure out when we can capture the most business.
So here's the hard truth: we are not constantly packed with lines out the door. We are still struggling to stay afloat, and we appreciate everyone who makes the choice to visit burger-chan.
There are times when we will have to scale back the menu or scale back hours. We are doing what we think is best to survive 2022 so that we can thrive down the line. Our mantra for this year is: "work with what you've got." We appreciate your patience, support, and understanding as we try to write our success story.
3/14/2022
New Hours
We are now open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11:00AM until 3:00PM.
Catering Now Available!
We now offer catering and delivery through ezCater. Click here to learn more.
Don’t say we didn’t tell y’all!
Saturday, March 12, 2022, will be the last day we serve the loco moco brunch special.
Link to order online: CLICK HERE
3/4/2022 Update
Chef Willet Feng to Compete in the 2022 Truffle Masters
26 brilliant chefs | 26 decadent black truffle dishes | 1 Champion
Chef Willet Feng is one of 26 participating culinary professionals the 2022 Truffle Masters, set for March 7, 2022 at Houston’s C Baldwin Hotel--and you are invited!
The Truffle Masters is an annual celebration of one of the world’s oldest and most precious delicacies, and the event showcases the city’s top culinary talent as each chef creates a gourmet dish featuring the black truffle.
Dreamed up and still hosted by luxury food importers DR Delicacy, the Truffle Masters will raise funds for Texas Food & Wine Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering awareness and innovation in the Texas culinary community.
Click the following link for a complete list of participants, tickets, and additional information: https://www.thetrufflemasters.com/
2/25/2022 Update
Now serving housemade lemonade!
2/24/2022 Update
You may have had the Filet-o-Fish®, but have you tried the Willet-o-Wish?
Introducing the Fried Fish Sandwich!
Our fried fish sandwich uses High Liner Foods cod. Dress it up how you want, or get it simply with house-made tartar sauce and coleslaw!
2/19/2022 Update
Now offering Alta Marfa wines!
Everyone loves a good back story, right?
We met Katie and Ricky of Alta Marfa Vineyard | http://www.altamarfa.com/ back when Katie and Ricky both worked in Greenway Plaza: Katie at Feges BBQ and Ricky at Oxy.
Fast forward a few years and now they own a vineyard and we have a beer and wine license.
So naturally when they started coming out with product, we wanted to showcase their grape juice bebes.
Now available for purchase:
🍇: Microcult | 2021 Carbonated White wine | 100% Cinsaut | 12 oz can | CLICK HERE
🍇: 2020 Sobrino | 750 mL bottle of Sparkling Tempranillo | CLICK HERE
2/15/2022 Update
Curly fries, sweet potato fries, and cheese curds are back on the menu!
2/13/2022 Update
We are closed on Monday, 2/14/2022, and Sunday, 2/20/2022.
Hours of operation for Tuesday, 2/15/2022, through Saturday, 2/19/2022, are 11am until 3pm.
Online ordering for dine-in | takeout | curbside | delivery is available Tuesdays through Fridays.
We do not accept phone orders.
2/11/2022 Update
Online ordering will be turned off on Saturdays starting on Saturday, February 12, 2022, to reduce the wait time for walk-in customers. Customers are welcome to walk in and place orders for takeout or dine-in.
Online ordering will continue to be available on Tuesdays through Fridays.
Loco moco will continue to be a Saturday brunch special, and will be offered on Saturday, February 12, 2022.
2/10/2022 Update
Temporarily out of cheese curds, curly fries, and sweet potato fries.
Turkey chili is on the menu, and is available for purchase in-store and online either as a topping for a hot dog, as chili cheese fries (turkey chili | shredded cheddar | diced raw onions), or as side (small bowl | large bowl | meal sized bowl).
2/6/2022 Update
Houston, y'all came out yesterday and crushed us! Our kitchen team pushed their hardest, but wait times got a little long. Maybe a lotta long for some. And we want everyone to know that we're working on it, and everyone is trying their best.
As a result, we will be turning off online ordering next Saturday (2/12/2022). Hopefully, that will improve wait times. If you don't like waiting and have a flexible schedule, try coming between 2:30 and 3; we are usually fully caught up by that point...
We have been hiring and training new staff in the hopes of adding them to our Saturday team. But with how crazy Saturdays are, they need to know what they're doing before we schedule them - training slows down service significantly.
All this to say, we are trying to improve with every service. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us. Thank you to everyone who continues to support us in spite of our mistakes and deficiences. And obviously thank you to our hardworking staff--without whom none of this would even be possible.
If you enjoyed your food, feel free to let #teamburgerchan know with a thumbs up before you leave--it really means a lot to our team.
Friday, 2/4/2022 Update:
Curly fries and sweet potato fries are temporarily unavailable.
Turkey chili is available: you can add it on a hotdog or get it on the side (small bowl, large bowl, or meal sized portion).
Loco Moco | Saturday Brunch Special is available on Saturday, 2/5/2022. Limited quantities are available, so we highly recommend ordering it online. CLICK HERE TO ORDER ONLINE
Next week (2/7/2022 through 2/12/2022) our hours of operation will be 11am until 3pm.
Friday, 1/28/2022 Update:
Curly fries are temporarily unavailable.
Loco Moco | Brunch Special for Saturday, January 29, 2022
5-ounce signature grilled beef patty, tomato garlic rice, over easy egg, mushroom gravy, scallions. Seared Spam optional, but recommended.
Limited portions available for pre-order. Pre-order link: CLICK HERESOLD OUT, BUT WILL RETURN!
1/27/2022 Update:
Delivery Within 8 Miles of burger-chan Now Available**
Starting today, we will offer delivery via our online ordering platform, ChowNow. ChowNow uses Uber drivers to pick up and deliver.
Pricing: $7.98 flat fee within 8 mile radius. Fees decrease depending on order total. All delivery fees and tips will go to delivery drivers.
We are not on any third-party online ordering or delivery platforms because they take an unsustainable percentage from sales.
Link to order online: https://direct.chownow.com/order/5809/locations/40959
1/25/2022 Update:
Housemade chocolate chip cookie is on the menu! $1 per cookie.
Putit-House Beet Salad #1: Roasted red and golden beets, sesame-crusted falafel, goat cheese, and pistachios. Served on mixed greens and dressed in our sesame soy vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch! $12 for a full portion | $7 for a half-portion.
