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Smalls.

(Now Closed)

BBQ Joint$$$$

Albany Park, Chicago

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Smalls.

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EaterJuly 21, 2016
Joaquin Soler draws on his Filipino lineage as inspiration for his ribs: marinade of soy sauce, banana ketchup, and Jarritos lime soda imbues the meat with piquant sweetness. Read more
Kirstjen LorenzSeptember 6, 2014
Our order was taken by a very friendly guy who was willing to talk about the food, which makes me very happy. Brisket melts on the tongue. Pulled pork bibimbap is delish. LOVED those beets & mayo!
Shawn McDanielAugust 21, 2015
BBQ, you can taste the amazing smokey flavor in all their BBQ. Garlic rice is perfect. My mouth is going to have this flavor in it all day, best situation you can find yourself in.
SeanAugust 25, 2013
Just call Smalls from Lizards (the bar next door). Smalls will bring the delicious food over to you while you enjoy a beer. Brisket is amazing.
Jake SmithJune 30, 2013
American BBQ with a Filipino twist; the pulled pork takes a backseat to the sides (although the grilled bun is a nice touch). Try the Garlic Rice of the Day and use the Banana Ketchup on the fries!
EaterNovember 7, 2013
While the space is certainly small, the taste is large. Adventurous diners are making the trek more and more to Irving Park to see for themselves.
E RuizFebruary 4, 2015
I had the fried chicken, brisket. The brisket was amazing!! So tender and full of flavor! It may sound weird but you must try the beets!! They are out of this world!
Serious EatsSeptember 8, 2013
Big Asian fusion BBQ flavors from a tiny smoke shack in Irving Park. Eat in at the sun soaked counter, or get it delivered to next door Lizard Lounge.
Brian MacQueenJuly 20, 2013
The fried chicken is pretty awesome. The brisket sandwich no slouch either. And the french fries have a different flavor; very interesting spice mix on them.
Joe GermuskaSeptember 27, 2013
Mike Sula's writeup for the Reader "The thing that brought me back…was the fried chicken, buttermilk-brined and lightly battered, but fried hard, so that it maintains a moist interior…" Read more
Bobby KennedySeptember 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Can't go wrong with either the pulled pork or brisket. Their fries have a delicious and eclectic seasoning.
Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013
The brisket and garlic rice at Smalls Smoke Shack & More is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more
Jeff WOctober 19, 2014
Absolutely everything is amazing give it a try! Go next-door, grab some Allagash, and enjoy!
ShariOctober 5, 2014
Brisket, Pulled Pork, THE CHICKEN, garlic rice, that wasabi mayo and chilln at Lizards! Awesome,
Bobby KennedyJanuary 27, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The brisket bibimbap is one of the best things I've ever eaten.
Mabel GuzmanAugust 14, 2014
Three pulled pork taste great w/o sauce and the beets w/japanese mayo Amazing.
Zach SteinerJanuary 11, 2015
Pulled pork is great. Pickles are killer. Fried chicken requires a wait.
James SpeckerNovember 2, 2013
Great food! Try the BAP! Get it at Lizards liquid for the dub doubler.
Joanne WillerFebruary 22, 2014
Get your bib I'm bap with toasted garlic rice & thank me later.
Gene ParcellanoJune 11, 2016
Get the Filipino BBQ pork platter!
phil wingoAugust 30, 2013
Great stop
Daniela VinesarJuly 23, 2015
Bibimbap is off the charts!
Kortney MettleOctober 13, 2013
Great things come in small sizes!
Zoe SzumalJune 11, 2015
this place is as good as people say it is
Al KimNovember 14, 2014
The fried chicken
Levy RiversAugust 7, 2015
BBQ and pickles
Kortney MettleOctober 2, 2013
Yum! Elotes is delish.
Nate CJuly 25, 2013
Don't plan on eating in..really small

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