Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses Outside the US

T's Texas BBQ

Tomisato, Japan

  1. BEST BBQ OUTSIDE THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 17 2026

No. 1 in Asia

T's Texas BBQ

Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Tomisato, set in a shipping container complex and run by a pitmaster trained in Texas. Brisket is cooked low and slow over wood smoke, and the menu includes pulled pork, sausage and tacos.

Highlights

  • Brisket graded by moisture
  • Wood-smoked pulled pork
  • Shared outdoor terrace seating

Good to know

  • Numbered tickets issued outside at busy times
  • Menu items often sell out by afternoon
  • Two indoor seats, rest outdoors

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