Franklin BBQ Review Austin Texas WORLD BEST? Troy Cooks & BBQ Champion Harry Soo SlapYoDaddyBBQ.com

[@TROYCOOKS]

Those pies were excellent!!!! LOL Thanks for joining me on the trip to Franklin's. Can't believe we had to wait in 30 degree weather with sleet and rain just to taste some of the best BBQ in the world!!! Was it worth it? YES!!! LOL

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Agree absolutely worth the wait and Aaron is a gracious host and super nice guy

[@mikemcdonald2755]

I love T-ROY COOKS!!! Awesome to see you with Harry at Franklin's! I wish T-Roy was my neighbor! God bless you all

[@nothingbutice3833]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ thanks so much for eating good food( LOL) and critique. So as the years go by the story of the weather conditions will get worse and worse.

[@JuneBugJoe]

When I went here, they had me hold the "last man in line" sign. Got to tell about 100 people to go home I was last in line. (haha)

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

It's amazing that Aaron can cook 100+ briskets every night to perfection. He's a superman!

[@kimchilum338]

What a ship they put on your shoulder

[@wstewart5532]

JuneBugJoe wow great story bro

[@mrreneboy]

Finally a real review of this place! Thanks for your honesty guys! HAHA check out the guys in the background @ 9:40 🍻

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Photobomb on Troy and Harry! Got us good!

[@johnsmith-sv1vr]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ lol! 😂🤣

[@Swampster70]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ Hope they have many happy years together! Thanks for the review!

[@JuanMartinez-df1lc]

@Lloyd Bonafide someone got booty hurt? You mad bro?

[@j.rodz.5981]

@Lloyd Bonafide Hence, Daniel is right. You calling out people cause... you mad bro!!!

[@cookieman136]

If Harry Soo and T-Roy walked into the restaurant where I’m eating, my head might explode! Two absolute powerhouses of Que.

[@MrJmt33]

I was there that morning. 17th in line, about 10 in front of Harry and T-roy. The best BBQ I've ever eaten.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Yes you can tell we got photobombed!

[@TROYCOOKS]

It would be an honor to dine with your brother!!!

[@ericramirez9240]

@@TROYCOOKS thank you for staying humble. If I seen you in a crowd or out in the public, forgive me but I just wouldn't go up to you unless it was say a meet and greet or something. Your human and need space. Be a fan since the 30K margin and very happy to see how much you have grown into your ow. Household name if you will.

[@erichodowanic4976]

T-Roy and Harry are best BBQ in the game!

[@travisrector6768]

You guys have both helped me in my smoking style of different meats! Every time you have new videos i try to copy some flavors to try that you both show on your ribs, pulled pork, chicken, everything lol! I'm yet to be disappointed! Thanks for the help and the content!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

You're very welcome Travis. Thanks for your support and kind words

[@anthonydenowski4051]

A few years ago I did a KZbin search on BBQ Beef Brisket and found Franklin's channel and watched his whole story of how he go into BBQ, because his first brisket he ever cooked was very chewy and he tossed it out. Also at that time I subscribed to T-Roy's channel just to learn a little more about smokers and cookers. Now, here you two fine fellas are reviewing Franklin's restaurant. How awesome, and thanks for sharing. Cheers Harry!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks for watching. More collabs coming soon

[@TROYCOOKS]

I appreciate the support Anthony. Harry and I have become great friends and we will definitely be doing more collab videos in the future. Heck, I may even fly out to California to taste some of the exotic foods on the West Coast? LOL

[@Joe_Everett]

You have to love the commitment from those guys in the background at the 9:38 mark. LMAO!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely have that place on my bucket list. Can’t wait to get there one day. Looks like you and Troy had a good time for sure. Cheers!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Fun day and meat sweats!

[@GreenhornBBQbeer]

Great review guys! I liked your honesty and in-depth analysis. I was wondering what that liquid they dragged the Turkey through on the way to the plate was so thanks for that detail. I like really well done brisket and ribs so I'm glad they do it like that. Cheers!

[@kinnearrogues8280]

Thanks for sharing Harry! We love that you take so much time and care to share something we can't just access every day here in 🇦🇺 Australia! We can't wait to get over there. Cheers

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

My pleasure!

[@rugger104]

Great review, If I ever make it to Franklin’s, I think I’ll just buy brisket only. You guys saved us all a lot of money.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Add Turkey and Spareribs please. Also world class

[@MrJmt33]

Hey Harry. I talked with you and T-roy that morning. I'm the big guy in the green jacket and wool hat. The food was sooooo good that morning. And the cold weather made it all that much more special. Those beef ribs.....other worldly.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Great to hang with you Josh! Awesome good food. Beef shortribs were pricey at $75 per bone but super delish

[@MrJmt33]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ the whole thing was pricey for sure but I definitely didn't worry about cost as it was a once (maybe twice) in a lifetime experience for me. Absolutely worth it.

[@harsoo]

@@MrJmt33 life is short so enjoy these moments of BBQ magic

[@TROYCOOKS]

It was fantastic getting to meet you Josh!!! Glad you enjoyed the BBQ!! Hopefully, you brought some back to your family up north? Oh wait, you ate it all before the trip back? LOL

[@FailOnce]

I use to live right by there awesome bbq, my friend started working there so he could eat without the wait lol

[@Mr.Burton98]

Sinisterslate wow what a awesome tragedy lol you had the great Pickens

[@jamesanderson6373]

*used

[@dabearcub]

T-Roy’s voice, and the sound of his backyard chimes just instantly relax me. Love his channel.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Love T-Roy! Am in his stomping ground in Austin eating my way through legendary BBQ joints!

[@timmartinez135]

This video drop made my day. Thank you Mr Harry. I am so jealous. Now I want to go to Franklin's.

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Good honest review Harry. James from Aimem & Claimem and I just did this BBQ crawl last month too. I was the first in line at 5:30am. 🤘

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

You guys were the early bird! Good eating at Franklin

[@harsoo]

@Lloyd Bonafide actually James and 8 other KZbinrs and I cooked at Troy place the day before. See my Troy Collab 1, 2 and 3.

[@TheJoeGizzle]

Such great content. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Henry and TRoy. You guys are true pit masters and it is simply awesome watching y’all collaborate.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

We had fun and the 4 hour wait allowed us to catch up and share stories

[@JavierLopez-ht7xe]

Thanks for the honesty Harry. What do you think is in that Carolina sause they squirt on the pulled pork?

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Vinegar, brown sugar, cayenne, hot sauce, dash of Worcestershire

[@JavierLopez-ht7xe]

You're the man Harry. Keep doing what you're doing my friend. Good job.

[@izzyr__]

This vid is awesome. I love how y’all gave each of the meats a critical view while still showing respect and love for another pit master. That’s how it should be done!

[@kentgray2220]

Have to agree, finally a real review. Thanks Harry and T-Roy for the honest opinion. Ya'll just saved 4-5 hrs of my life waiting in line. I don't do the KZbin thing, but my wife wants me to. Maybe one day, but guys, I really enjoy your videos, tips and tricks. T-Roy, I'm also in the hill country, about 50 minutes southwest on I-35! We just love it out here!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Here are more reviews in Texas if you're interested Pecan Lodge & Lockhart - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWmVaaOMopuBmZY Pinkersons Houston - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYKWiqScp7KBeKs Houston v Austin - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGGnoq1obtGSpZo Turkey Leg Hut - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6jXaJyrZ9WZkJo

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

if there was ever a meal i wish i was invited to...this one was it.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Lots of great BBQ in Austin and kudos to Aaron for excellent restaurant BBQ and consistency doing 100+ briskets a day. If you want to try others, here are suggestions www.slapyodaddybbq.com/2013/03/austin-barbecue-crawl-weekend-part-4-of-4-december-2012/

[@Texas2.5]

Really cool that you guys were so honest. I really appreciate that. And thanks for spending all that money and time to do this! Wow. Y'all are committed. Smoke on 👉💨 -Jonathan

[@anthonycristofani6856]

I appreciate you two giving honest reviews people usually always lie on food reviews

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Our pleasure!

[@Colorado4x4]

Thank you both for the honest and straightforward review. This is what we need.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks for stopping by! :-)

[@grkspartan009]

I love that honest review guys. Nice explanations too, I can imagine the tastes and textures! I don't think I would travel and wait for this experience

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

It was a fun day and great memories. Food coma and meat sweats too!

[@SmokedReb]

It is really funny how traveling and experiencing Franklin BBQ is one of the big milestone events for a BBQ lover. Almost like a pilgrimage to the motherland. lol Thank you very much for sharing. I really enjoyed the video and seeing the food. Cheers brother!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Cheers Reb. It was a fun day and one for the memory book. I could never cook 100 briskets every day perfectly and Aaron does this amazing feat without breaking a sweat

[@x2100]

Hi Harry! Glad to see you and T-Roy try Franklin BBQ and your take on the food.

[@Mickcotton]

Excellent ❤️ I’ve been waiting for this Video. Thank You So Much Harry Soo & T- Roy. Cheers 🍻

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Cheers Mick! Thanks for stopping by

[@TROYCOOKS]

Cheers brother!!!

[@Mickcotton]

T-ROY COOKS thank you so much Boss 🍺.

[@o2sarcastic]

I really enjoyed this review from you two whom I’ve learned a lot from and respect very much... cheers to ya!!!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

It was a super fun and memorable day to remember for a long time

[@TROYCOOKS]

It's a day and weekend I will never forget. Thanks much!!!

[@GallaghersGrub]

Just watching this now in Nov 2020. I was down in Austin a couple of times over the past few years and went to LaBarbecue. Very long lines there, but only about a 2 hour wait. Incredible brisket. Skip the sausage links there as well. Great video!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks for stopping by! Hopefully it will be safe to travel soon!

[@igiveupfine]

thank you for the actual review of it. most people just gush about how good it was. thanks for trying to describe it given your lots of cooking experience.

[@kaithongsavanh3649]

Day to day you might get somewhere between awesome and good. Like the guys said, there is a difference between how you would BBQ in a competition and how you would do at a restaurant. I think consistency-wise Aaron is good at delivering solid results. Some will prefer Salt Lick but for me I’ll take Franklin’s anytime.

[@johndavidson940]

Great review of Franklin's. You and T-Roy had a great time it looks like. Getting my WSM warmed up with a pre-cook. Just burning lump in it now. No food. Tomorrow, I will cook a brisket flat seasoned with just S/P. Maybe add a bit more pepper tomorrow. My first brisket cook in a few years. Thanks for the great videos you put out. You seem like a champion PIT Master and champion person in general.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks John for your kind words and support. Good luck on the brisket and and I know it will turn out swell

[@roberttschaefer]

Harry.. love you and love every video you make. I appreciate you waiting four hours for me! Side note: it is spelled and pronounced “espresso” not “expresso”

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks Robert for your kind words and support. I will correct my spell checker software. Glad you told me else I'll go through life spelling it wrong! :-)

[@WillieKlondike9482]

Wow! I can’t believe such a great barbecuer like yourself would stand in line for hours for someone’s else’s barbecue. I have to say I took that off my buck list in 2017. Well well well worth it! Best brisket I have ever had. I waited in line for four hours. Well worth it Mr. Soo. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Great looking food, Harry! Nice video with you and T-Roy. Cheers!

[@aaronkarr9430]

Great video Harry and Troy! Hope to make it there someday. Want to do a BBQ vacation, hitting places in Texas, Kansas City, Memphis, etc.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Only 300 fabulous joints in Texas to try!

[@BBQandBottles]

You didn't go overboard at all with that $500 platter at all 🔥🍗🍖🔥

[@JohnVC]

The first time I went to Franklin it was summer and super-hot in the parking lot line, but I'll never forget them walking through the line selling ice cold $1 Lonestar tallboys. It was a nice touch.

[@rugger104]

Harry, Great video-big fan since I watched you on BBQ Pitmasters. I’ve noticed a lot of videos with you in Texas. Did you relocate there?

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

I have many friends in Texas as I'm a Texas Tech alumni

[@jaycha4983]

Excellent review pit masters!!! It was nice seeing a very honest review coming from two people who know this craft very well.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks Jay. It's super human to cook 100+ briskets every day flawlessly. I could not do that

[@nighthawk326]

From their review, definitely not worth the 4-hour wait and the $488 bill. I will find another bbq joint with no long line, when I visit Texas. Thanks for the review!

[@DanTheTrojanMan123]

nighthawk326 Valentina’s! In Austin is great BBQ. Browns BBQ, also another great place. Yeah almost $500 for that. That’s insanely over priced.

[@edtexas5064]

I mean, he did say 30 pounds of meat. Lets just say $500 to round up, thats around $16.66/# for meat (just being general). That's about the same price you would pay elsewhere around CenTex. Rudy's, Stiles Switch, Blacks...

[@brianhbinesh]

You should look at other reviews

[@jlsagely6892]

It’s not more than any other good place. If you come to Texas and DONT try Franklin’s, you’re missing a real treat. There are many great places in Texas, Franklins is known as one of THE best, for very good reason.

[@festorfamine]

@@jlsagely6892 It's one of the best, but it's not 4 plus hours wait better then any of the other BBQ joints in the area. Don't get me wrong, if I drive by and the line look like less than 30 minutes, I'm pulling in.

[@DMoneyIBEW]

By Far the best review of the food ! And the other video you made with Italian pitmaster showing us the smoker was great thanks !!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

You're very welcome David. Happy Holidays! 🌲🌲🌲

[@keithbrookshire]

Thanks for the in depth review. One of these days I'll jump on a plane just to go to Franklin BBQ.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Definitely worth the flight as it's one of the best in America

[@djrodney13]

I like how honest the two of you were in this review. A fan of T-Roy Cooks and glad I found your channel Harry. I'm now subscribing to your channel.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks Rodney for stopping by. Troy is a great guy and super nice in person as he is on his channel. We are doing a crab boil next month for his birthday. Feel free to browse my 140+ videos 23 Playlists when you have time and let me know if you have any questions. Cheers, Harry

[@djrodney13]

Harry Soo already on it. Did a shrimp/crab boil a weekend ago. Cant wait for that episode. I live in the Austin area as well. Hoping to one day meet Mr T-Roy.

[@stevehuk902]

For the time and cost I think I'm happy to make my own but would he a neat experience for sure.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Gotta try at least once!

[@handcannon1388]

That's how I would look at it; it's as much about the trip and the overall experience as it is about the food. The value of the food itself is tremendously influenced by whether or not you can (or would) cook it yourself. I have only tried one bbq restaurant (not too many in Michigan), and I won't be back. I had to ask what the brisket even was, as it was dry, shredded shrapnel from a warming oven - but some of the other people seemed really happy with it.

[@stevehuk902]

It's a shame. Not too many places like that in my part of Canada. But on the plus side that's forced me to up my own game Haha.

[@harsoo]

@@stevehuk902 you should open a restaurant!

[@harsoo]

@@handcannon1388 all good as long as you're spreading BBQ love!

[@mamba24kc]

Harry soo...love ur videos...love the energy that you bring...love that you share your knowledge of Cue gospel with the rest of the world...thanks and keep up the good work

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks Dr. Anna for watching and helping to spread BBQ love!

[@michaellynn19721]

First review of this place that I have heard where they weren't falling all over themselves heaping praise on the establishment. And given the BBQ heavyweights reviewing the food, I'd trust their opinions.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

For one of the best restaurant BBQ in America, you can't go wrong with Aaron's consistency. There are many "best" places to enjoy brisket such as Pecan Lodge and others. I even had awesome brisket in Paris Pecan Lodge & Lockhart - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWmVaaOMopuBmZY Paris The Beast - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYi8oGmifM13frc Paris Melt - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gImYmJmmbJuBbrM

[@tedperry6466]

Paris Texas or Paris France??? LOL

[@daves9164]

Another great video. Wonder how Franklin's restaurant compares to Myron Mixons? I will be going to Myrons restaurant tomorrow. He has one in Alexandria, Va.

[@handcannon1388]

Does Myron actually do any of the cooking, or did he just lend his name to it?

[@daves9164]

@@handcannon1388 Not sure! Maybe when he is in town. I'm sure they use his recipes though. Franklin probably doesn't do a lot of the cooking either. Anyway, I'm looking forward to it.

[@daves9164]

Only 3 years late

[@dbutler27]

WOW...that's a big ole honking platter of BBQ goodness....though I dont know if a 4 hour wait would be worth it. If you ever get to the East Coast, in Charleston SC go to Rodney Scott's BBQ and Lewis BBQ...also in Georgia on Saint Simons go to Southern Soul BBQ...all are great places.

[@dbutler27]

@@robertmattingly1556 heard also Home Town BBQ was good

[@bordaz1]

Thanks Harry for another thorough, objective review. Not sure if you're familiar with Little Miss BBQ in Phoenix, but i've gotten to know them very well, as they are, IMO, the only BBQ restaurant in Arizona that consistently gets their cook right. Anyways they've modeled their concept closely to Franklin (which is a trend i've noticed with bbq restaurants nationwide), and I notice the same problem with their smoked sausage, it's often much more dry than their other meats. I wonder if it just takes a different approach to cooking than pork butt and brisket?

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Yes, Scott and Mary are my friends from the days we were fellow competitors! Please say hello to them for me the next time you visit. They are awesome people and Scott quit his IT job to pursue his passion. I've heard they are on par with Aaron but I've not eaten there yet. Have to make the trip!

[@bordaz1]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ Will do Harry!

[@blhack123]

Man I've been LOVING little miss bbq here in Phoenix.

[@SMiller5488]

Might be the first real review of Franklin's ever made. To give them credit bbq is different everyday/every smoke, what is awesome one day is just ok another day.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Aaron is a superman to cook 100+ briskets perfectly every day. If you cook briskets you know how hard it is to do a couple well I could not do what Aaron does and I bow my hat to him

[@mikecarey1424]

Love that you guys are checking out Texas BBQ, wonder what place I'll see next. If you ever come up to Amarillo, you have to try Tyler's BBQ

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

I'm posting my experience with American BBQ in Paris soon

[@mikecarey1424]

Cant wait

[@Steveinkansas27]

Great explanation of each meat. Did Franklin recognize you at all?

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Yes Aaron is my bud over 10 years. We competed against each other

[@handcannon1388]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ Who won, on the average?

[@Steveinkansas27]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ I figured he knew who you was man. Bbq friends for life right. My fiance and I are determined to make it there one of these days

[@jesserocha5931]

Great video, Harry. I'd like to see a video like this done at Cattleack BBQ in Dallas, TX. A lot shorter wait, but only open 2-days a week from 11:30-2:00 pm, so plan well.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks for the heads up Jesse. I'll add to my crawl list for Dallas :-)

[@jesserocha5931]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ Let me know if you decide to do this and I will gladly join you for lunch! Big fan - keep doing what you do.

[@sp0ngky_214]

Lol to the 2 dudes drinking beer in the back.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Photobomb time!

[@mdoyle1981]

9:42 for a good laugh! Noticed that too.

[@jfox195]

Great day to have been in line - with Harry Soo and T-Roy !

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

It was a meat sweats and food coma day afterwards! :-)

[@garygsp3]

I've lived in Austin for 9 years. I finally went there last fall and the only thing that I didn't think was fabulous flavor wise was the sausage. I totally agree when you guys say you wouldn't buy it again. Personally man the pulled pork and the brisket was out of this world when I was there. Oh man so so so good. I come from an area of the country when people say BBQ they think PORK! So having had a lot of whole pulled pork growing up man Franklin's was on the mark. Personally what separates his from the rest is the Texas style (pepper) rub he uses on it. Then the brisket. Well what can be said that hasn't been said a thousand times over. All I know is going down to Franklin's last fall ruined me on a place like Rudy's Country Store and BBQ.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Aaron cooks 100+ briskets every day with flawless consistency. I've eaten at many restaurants numerous times and consistency is hard to do. Some more suggestions to try www.slapyodaddybbq.com/2013/03/austin-barbecue-crawl-weekend-part-4-of-4-december-2012/

[@jimpalmer4061]

I like that you guys were very honest. I would absolutely wait in line to try it.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks Jim. We are just two data points of reference for Troy and me so please give Franklin a go and see if you like it If not, here are more options. Cheers, Harry www.slapyodaddybbq.com/2013/03/austin-barbecue-crawl-weekend-part-4-of-4-december-2012/

[@volotimalietoa5738]

I was on the line for a while for my first here. But I was turned back home, because I only had $20 in my wallet, didnt even know how expensive this BBQ is...lmfao So the next time, I came prepared. But it was worth it...

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Glad you found some mullah to have a great BBQ meal!

[@volotimalietoa5738]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ thank you so much the video. It made me want to go back to Franklins BBQ.

[@tedperry6466]

wow, that's crazy. I would think $20 be more than enough for 1 person. Even more reason to skip this place.

[@karlobobiles2968]

Thanks for covering the sauces, always wondered what they had for people who like sauces.... 😋

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Here is my sauce review if you like sauces 15 sauces - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISafH6uf56fi68

[@briangleason5597]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ Thank You.

[@foodwithme2462]

I will Never wait that long for food but Thank y"all for making the video.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

We wait in line so you don't have to! Barbecue responsibly!

[@MikeBoardley]

@Alfie Blake - I agree somewhat. It is true you can get just as good BBQ at Terry Black's BBQ down the road but waiting in line at Franklin's is part of what makes the food and experience better. Everyone should visit Franklin's at least once.

[@progers5019]

WOW Harry, that was a super beast platter of meat. lol It's 12:15am here in SC, and I'm ready to throw down on some BBQ. lol Nicely done and good crawl. I recognized that guy with you. I believe you filled ole T-Roy up. If we ever take our Texas trip, we want to go try out Franklin's.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Great food, great host Aaron, and great friends T-roy and many others. Life is good! :-)

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

Ok ,,Now i need a Kingsford beenie like Harry soo.. Great video guys...

[@dougjoha]

Thank you gentlemen for the video. Its definitely on my bucket list but being in Melbourne, Australia is such a damn long way to travel for some good BBQ!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

No need to travel as my student Lance Rosen owns two American BBQ restaurants in Melbourne. Say hello to Lance when you see him please

[@david_reynolds3660]

Just make your own. You will be happier.

[@martinbear8099]

Great honest review from 2 legends 💪

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Only two opinions from two regular Joes so give it a go and see what you think. Thanks for stopping by

[@MrBingping]

I haven't been everywhere, but I have been to a lot of the most revered BBQ places in both Kansas City and Central Texas, and Franklin's brisket was the best by a very large margin. I'd gladly wait twice as long for a couple pounds of that stuff

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

I agree. Once of the best restaurant BBQ in America and I've eaten over 100 in Texas. Many places like Pecan Lodge are very good also but the past 10 years I've eaten at Aaron''s, his consistency is amazing for the 100+ briskets he cooks daily.

[@raybobkowalski2154]

Almost 500 bucks no thanks I'll make my own

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Life is short so enjoy your life and wallet any way you see fit. I can't afford a Lamborghini but I can say I ate at one of the best BBQ temples in America! :-)

[@jlsagely6892]

That much bbq is gonna Hit your wallet hard wherever you go. Might as well experience the best.

[@sharkparty1027]

That is rent kinda of money...not BBQ kind of money.

[@harsoo]

@Lloyd Bonafide for my awesome crew in Los Angeles and Sacramento whom I am grateful and thankful for making my work life fun and for putting up with me for 15 years as their head tour guide! I am blessed to be surrounded by good people at work who has sacrificed many time for the team so no food that I get can repay. The smiles were priceless that they got to compare against my BBQ which they have tasted during my 15 years prior of experiments and failures

[@monicdavis6150]

Raybob Kowalski 🗣Live a little! I will go once.

[@BBQandBottles]

Totally worth the wait!

[@bobmazzarese5078]

Love Texas BBQ...and LOVE Franklin. Definitely worth the wait!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

I've eaten at Aaron's place for 8 years and he is amazingly consistent cranking out 100+ perfect briskets every day!

[@chrisgollihar8057]

Harry, thank's for your honest review of Franklin's. That brisket looks great!! It's true that everyone wants fall of the bone ribs, but I prefer them a little less done. Gonna check out T-Roy's channel.. Thanks Harry, your brother from another mother in NOR CAL :D

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Hey Chris, I work in Sacramento and spend time in Alameda. I'm helping cook the Clayton judging class on Sat. Maybe I'll see you sometime in NorCal

[@chrisgollihar8057]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ Where's the competition? is it open to the public?..

[@ibehl]

Great Review Harry! And having T-roy in your video, great idea!! So would you say Franklin BBQ is the Mecca for the best brisket??

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Absolutely one of the best in USA

[@CookinWithJames]

This is crazy. But looks like is well worth the wait!! Dang that looks good!! I wish they had something like that here in arizona!! Great videos you guys!!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Hey James, you have Little Miss BBQ which is excellent. Scott the owner is a friend and we used to compete against each other.

[@CookinWithJames]

Awesome! I’m gonna check it out

[@war32mec]

The bark just looks amazing. I need to go to Franklin's some time.

[@cajunsands]

Glad you guys were honest as most reviews rekon everything is like the best on the world!!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

We try to give our honest feedback. Aaron is a good friend so we tried to be fair

[@TheGoatMumbler]

An honest, tell it like it is review. Not the typical fanboy lovefest.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thank you for stopping by

[@LewStewls]

Your assessment was the same as mine. We even parked in the same spot. Can't wait to get back there again.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

LOL! Great minds think alike Jeff. Aaron still cooks some of the best restaurant brisket in America and I have eaten at many many restaurants. His consistency is amazing considering he cooks (well, his crew) over 100 daily

[@travissherer7351]

Next Stop Killen’s in Pearland, TX. I’ll see you in line...

[@piratelute8934]

Killens fell off hard. They almost never have a line anymore and the bbq is subpar there now. Go to the heights location

[@piratelute8934]

@@SOLDOZER what? I literally live 10 minutes from them I've been there over 50 times. Fuck off fanboy.

[@piratelute8934]

@@SOLDOZER they suck as of late, never have had a line last 5 times I went, and everyone I talk to agrees they aren't as good as they were

[@peppers6037]

There brisket is always dry

[@travissherer7351]

Fortunately, my family and I have never had a bad experience. The sides and desserts trump all other BBQ joints. They have a gourmet feel.

[@PGerardf]

I traveled all the way from the UK via Australia to get to Franklin BBQ. I was 3rd in line to order. So happy.

[@dayannajimenezarguello1733]

P Gerard why! Just why did they made you go the long way to the USA 🇺🇸? From UK to Australia to USA? You circled the whole world!

[@PGerardf]

@@dayannajimenezarguello1733 I was visiting my sister in Tasmania. It just makes it sound cooler.

[@dayannajimenezarguello1733]

P Gerard I see! Ok then it was worth the travel... 😂

[@PGerardf]

@@dayannajimenezarguello1733 I spent 5 weeks on the Amtrak from L.A to New York. Austin was definitely a highlight.

[@dayannajimenezarguello1733]

P Gerard looks like it was a fun trip

[@ajflyingatyomouth2831]

Man, I like Aaron's marketing skills to have folks spending 5 hours in a line for bbq. Listening to your review, I pretty much have a shot with my bbq business in South Carolina.

[@munirfernandez7555]

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[@ajflyingatyomouth2831]

@@munirfernandez7555 Haven't started yet, but it's coming. Currently working in the Middle East to save funds. Look out for Mo's Bbq in the near future.

[@ajflyingatyomouth2831]

@@robertmattingly1556 Thanks, starting in the Columbia (803) area. Question, did you work fulltime at another job while starting your business? Or focused mainly on your business?

[@ajflyingatyomouth2831]

@@robertmattingly1556 Great info. The only reason I'm overseas is to make money to fund my future business. I tried working with companies in South Carolina (Business/Management), but it seems my degree can only get you the bare minimum salary and I couldn't settle with that. I watched plenty of Aaron's videos and I've noticed how he markets his products and all and this has pushed me to do the same thing. Finance companies doesn't want to deal with you until you're bringing in lots of revenue....... cold world we live in.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Yes your food is 25% of your success as a restauranteur

[@tomstestkitchen]

T-Roy enjoys BBQ, responsibly! Great video Harry, glad you got to experience Franklin's BBQ.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Always one of my fav places. I featured a dozen places in my food blog

[@craigkosters9852]

Appreciate your KZbin cooking segments Arron! Personally I wouldn’t wait 4 hours for Q

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Not many places I would wait 4 hours and Aaron's is one of them. IMHO one of the best restaurant BBQ in America and I've eaten about 300 places. He has amazing consistency to be able to crank our 100+ flawless briskets every day since I first at at Franklin about 8 years ago. He did not hit the mark on some of the other items but overall A+

[@dflgratful]

Great vid as always. Thank you for sharing the experience 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Great food and awesome gracious host

[@DanTheTrojanMan123]

Would I wait that long in line? No, Austin and Texas. Has plenty of great BBQ places. That prolly are just as good. Valentinas, blacks, and browns BBQ. All great!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

I'd do it again for one of the best restaurant BBQs in America. Aaron is a gracious host and is a super nice guy

[@TeXasDadBod]

La BBQ has the exact same BBQ down the street and are related to Franklin

[@morebeer4435]

So Harry, in you opinion, what is it that separates his brisket for the masses vs. yours for competition? Is it more of the "anticipation/word of mouth" thing, or is it something else? I know that you have won many top brisket honors and you have my ultimate respect for that. So I was just curious on your thoughts on that. Good video btw. Cheers @@

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Aaron makes one of the best restaurant briskets in America and it tastes great. In competition BBQ, the judges only take a 2 oz bite so you have to blow them away with one bite with a symphony of flavors in their mouth. In comps, you are judged on Appearance, Taste, and Tenderness so you're trying to get a perfect score on a 2 oz bite. In a restaurant, you''re enjoying a meal with sides and drinks. The tasting experience is very different. In a contest, I would give Aaron a 8, 8, 8 but not a 9,9,9 score as the pinnacle of perfection is only found at BBQ contests. He cooks 100+ brisket a night and I only cook one brisket so it's also not a fair comparison. It's like comparing a Lexus to a Lamborghini. The Lexus is comfortable and fast but would not win a race against a sports car. Hope this makes sense! :-)

[@morebeer4435]

​@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ yes it does make sense. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

[@docwho10th88]

Been there several times and it's worth the wait! The beef ribs and brisket are my faves.

[@rodneygreen3574]

I've been all over and I'm not waiting 4 hours for food if Jesus cooked it !!! I'm guessing a lot of these people making comments don't know how or just lazy🤣!!! BARBECUE is not rocket science but to each their own, I have found better BARBECUE on a dirt road from a old man under a shade tree😁😆🤣. No disrespect to Aron, just don't like his setup. I think he could do just as well if he opened his doors at a decent time like most and keep paying customers standing outside like a bunch of buzzards 🤔

[@bunthansephierothkong5478]

Rodney Green true

[@docwho10th88]

@@rodneygreen3574 ...How can ya miss what you never had!! Just like Katz's deli in NY! Can't explain a color to a blind man! You have to taste it first before you can judge! Arm chair quarterbacks are just that! Go down there for yourself...i do! So why I have I not heard of this old man under tree??? Because his que is not that special!! ha ha ha

[@robsta12088]

Can u also order for take out while in line? I know theres a take out advance order at the back, but how anout while lining up?

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Yes, the locals do the take out option. Only die-hard tourists stand in line so they have a story to tell family and friends that they ate at the famous Franklin and waited in line for 4 hours. That includes also me as the tourist! :-)

[@tmz90]

There is absolutely no way I would pay that much!!! That place used to be reasonably priced.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

The beef ribs were $50/lb and I got 4 for $300. Yikes! I need to see the price before I order next time

[@JoeyB334]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ ...wtf 50 bucks a lb...😱

[@modenajon]

This review is great because even though brother TRoy says he’d come back, the truth is there is BBQ close by that’s just as good with no crazy lines. There is no way after seeing this review that I’d be back for a second visit and waiting in those lines. This is more like a “I checked this off the list” type visit. Great video guys and glad you all experienced it together!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

If you see my BBQ crawl in Austin the quality and consistency of Aaron's food is super consistent. I think it's one of the best restaurant BBQ in America and I've eaten at a few. www.slapyodaddybbq.com/2013/03/austin-barbecue-crawl-weekend-part-4-of-4-december-2012/

[@openmythirdeye]

Damn I should get a food truck to pull up and feed this insane line... Until I seen that tray of food🤤🤤

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Definitely a bucket list meal. My coworkers in LA and Sacramento enjoyed the extra food I brought home

[@jayowens9434]

Nice. I don’t think I would wait in line for that because I could probably do it at home. But I like Franklin and love watching him grill. Looks good!

[@keithbennett3537]

Did the $488 include a hotel room for the food coma ? 🤣😂

[@EasyBakeBBQ]

Great Video Harry, Did you and Troy get recognized by the other people in line? I would have thought that the people would have been just as excited to see you and Troy as trying to meet Aaron.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Lots of folks saw and even photobombed us. See the tasting portion for their antics!

[@EasyBakeBBQ]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ Nice!!!! you Are the Man Harry Soo!!!!! I want to THANK YOU for all you do to help this Community!!!!!

[@pkendall99]

One thing has too much pepper, the other thing needed a touch more pepper..geez, Tough crowd

[@optionsbbq]

Am looking forward to giving it a try! I’m sure it will be great. Thanks for giving me a preview.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Thanks Bob for dropping by. Food was excellent

[@CHIKINWING]

When talking about doneness. "I think they cook it more for the retail crowd" duhhh!!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Your are right! I was brain dead and needed to take off my certified BBQ judge hat Duh! :-)

[@CHIKINWING]

@@SlapYoDaddyBBQ that was a bloody huge plate of food bro.

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

The extra was for my Los Angeles and Sacramento coworkers. They loved it and did not have to shiver in line like Troy and me!

[@pc1972]

I am a new BBQ convert after 2 consecutive nights at Gus's in Pasadena. The Brisket was breathtaking. Good Lord . I AM IN !!!!!!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

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[@426superbee4]

Thats crazy sold out at 11 am WOW he hee i would be cooking for my self a lot there > i never wait in line! They can wait on me ! Not me wait on them NOOOO Sir i will walk rite off

[@xaviergalindo2624]

Another great video Harry. Food looks great. Enjoy!!!!!!👍

[@FireWaterCooking]

what? Aaron would not let you cut in line for a fellow BBQ Pitmasters Brother? Man!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

Nay, we are regular folk so we can stand in line. He was a very gracious host to greet all his guests in person. You don't see that very often when the owner runs his own restaurant in person!

[@TeXasDadBod]

Lol he didn’t even let Kanye West cut in line when he was in town . The only person allowed to cut at Franklin BBQ was President Obama .

[@FireWaterCooking]

@@TeXasDadBod Who? LOL

[@danielploy9143]

@@TeXasDadBod who is Obama?

[@zazuzonker]

Great video. Enjoyed it a bunch. While this is excellent restaurant barbecue, would you say that it would be out of reach of most backyard cooks to make something as good or even better? (Not slagging Franklin's or any other restaurant.)

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

This is one of the best restaurant cooked BBQ. Different than best competition BBQ. Both are very enjoyable

[@zazuzonker]

Harry Soo Thanks Harry. You didn’t really answer the question, but I think I understand why (don’t want to offend Franklin?). Still, love your videos. All the best!

[@SlapYoDaddyBBQ]

@@zazuzonker sure you can make good restaurant BBQ at home if you know what you are doing. It's like listening to Carrie Underwood on the radio or being there for a live performance. Both are good but different! Life is short so enjoy every moment the best way you can. I can see the Grand Canyon on TV but when you see it in person, it's not the same experience. Eating at Franklin is something I'll remember for a long time and the memories with Aaron and T-Roy are priceless! :-) Wait for Thursday's episode when I show you how he works his its via his Italian pitmaster!