Bodean’s BBQ Soho

In Soho, Bodean’s BBQ channels Kansas City barbecue with a splash of showtime. Broadway-does-Dallas décor and the happy thrum of a vibrant, festive room set the tone. The welcome is as big as the portions, with legendary service, clinking glasses and the comforting promise of smoke that signals good things to come.

From the pit come slow-smoked staples: tender pulled pork tucked into a soft bun with tangy slaw and house pickles; hand-sliced brisket shining with BBQ mayo; wings that arrive crisp at the edges and lush within; and a chargrilled, spice-rubbed half chicken that tastes of time well spent. A grilled shrimp skewer nods south with citrus and Cajun whispers, while chopped and Caesar salads bring cool crunch to all that sweet, savoury and gently spiced depth.

Plates find faithful companions in seasoned fries with barbecue mayo and creamy mac and cheese, and the finale veers classic Americana: pecan pie or a generous Oreo cheesecake. To sip, there are vanilla and milk chocolate shakes, bright house cocktails from the Cowboy Colada to the BBQ Barrel Sour, plus an easy roll-call of craft beers and imported lagers. It is a place to gather a crew, arrive hungry, and follow the smoke; the table is set for a saucy good time.