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Underbelly

Underbelly

Chef Chris Shepherd’s translation of Vietnamese cha ca is served on a bed of rice noodles and made with roasted turmeric-kissed snapper tossed with fresh dill and peanuts. (Photo: Julie Soefer)

Underbelly chef-owner Chris Shepherd’s menu is a touchstone of the nose-to-tail movement. The Oklahoman is known to haul a whole hog through a roomful of diners, and his passion is mirrored by a striking woodcutting of a snout at the entrance. Family-style offerings include a pork roast with smoky sweet cornbread. Another piglet rendition is spicy kimchi stew. Shepherd shares his fondness for Asian cuisines with sweeping touches here and there – all of which are satisfying against an airy, modern, Texas Hill Country setting, with maple wood communal tables, fresh wildflowers and a wall of homemade preserves. 

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1100 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
712-528-9800 | underbellyhouston.com
Hours: Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Wine bar open late every day except Sunday.
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