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Smalls.

Smalls.

(Now Closed)
BBQ Joint$$$$
Albany Park, Chicago
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  • Eater
    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
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    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!
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    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.
  • Sean
    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 S.
    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!
  • Eater
    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 R.
    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 Eats
    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 M.heart icon on user image
    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 G.
    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 K.heart icon on user image
    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 Chicago
    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
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    Jeff WOctober 19, 2014
    Absolutely everything is amazing give it a try! Go next-door, grab some Allagash, and enjoy!
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    ShariOctober 5, 2014
    Brisket, Pulled Pork, THE CHICKEN, garlic rice, that wasabi mayo and chilln at Lizards! Awesome,
  • Bobby K.heart icon on user image
    Bobby KennedyJanuary 27, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The brisket bibimbap is one of the best things I've ever eaten.
  • Mabel G.
    Mabel GuzmanAugust 14, 2014
    Three pulled pork taste great w/o sauce and the beets w/japanese mayo Amazing.
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    Zach SteinerJanuary 11, 2015
    Pulled pork is great. Pickles are killer. Fried chicken requires a wait.
  • James S.
    James SpeckerNovember 2, 2013
    Great food! Try the BAP! Get it at Lizards liquid for the dub doubler.
  • Joanne W.
    Joanne WillerFebruary 22, 2014
    Get your bib I'm bap with toasted garlic rice & thank me later.
  • Gene P.heart icon on user image
    Gene ParcellanoJune 11, 2016
    Get the Filipino BBQ pork platter!
  • phil w.
    phil wingoAugust 30, 2013
    Great stop
  • Daniela V.heart icon on user image
    Daniela VinesarJuly 23, 2015
    Bibimbap is off the charts!
  • Kortney M.
    Kortney MettleOctober 13, 2013
    Great things come in small sizes!
  • Zoe S.
    Zoe SzumalJune 11, 2015
    this place is as good as people say it is
  • Al K.heart icon on user image
    Al KimNovember 14, 2014
    The fried chicken
  • Levy R.heart icon on user image
    Levy RiversAugust 7, 2015
    BBQ and pickles
  • Kortney M.
    Kortney MettleOctober 2, 2013
    Yum! Elotes is delish.
  • Nate C.
    Nate CJuly 25, 2013
    Don't plan on eating in..really small
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