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We brought the Texas Cookin’ to Sydney, Australia!
What an incredible team to bring this week of events to life! Special thank you to of and his staff, who paid close attention to detail every step of the way. They showed us hospitality that rivaled even the South!
More special thanks to our partners who contributed, and to whom this wouldn’t have been possible:
Until next time, yalla yall!
03/10/2026
KG BBQ at SXSW
Chef Kareem El-Ghayesh will be serving as a mentor at SXSW 2026, meeting with founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators interested in entrepreneurship, food & ag tech, and product development.
📍 Hilton Austin Downtown — Room 400–402
📅 March 15, 2026
⏰ 2:30–3:45 PM
SXSW badgeholders can reserve a spot through the SXSW Schedule or SXSW GO app. Space is limited.
If you’re building something in food, hospitality, or innovation, come have a seat at the table.
Kareem is the chef and owner of KG BBQ, the Michelin Bib Gourmand–awarded Austin restaurant recognized on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ list and featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, known for blending Egyptian flavors with Central Texas barbecue.
03/09/2026
THIS WEEKEND! Our 3rd annual EXME event will be held at KG BBQ, with music by and Indimaj ( ) , a backgammon tournament hosted by ,
Raqs Sharqi performance by our resident dancer , and a free beginner-friendly Bellydance class with Zein Al-Jundi () on the patio!
Food and drink specials all day, plus dessert for sale from .atx, live painting inside Oddwood by and beautiful SWANA goods to peruse by !
Free entry! Come hungry and ready to soak up community.
03/04/2026
EAST X MIDDLE EAST (EXME), March 14
Join us for a day celebrating Middle Eastern culture through food, music, dance, art, and community. EXME brings together local artists, performers, and vendors for an afternoon and evening of cultural exchange, live performances, and shared experience.
Featuring Middle Eastern vendors, traditional dance, live music and DJ sets, a backgammon tournament, and award-winning Egyptian-Texas BBQ from KG BBQ.
Saturday, March 14
3–9 PM
KG BBQ – Austin, TX
Free and open to the public. Yallah!
02/10/2026
Proud to support the mission of through food and community. Thank you for letting KG BBQ be part of such meaningful work.
How do YOU tackle the tray?
No touching allowed—or blend it all together?
Bare hands or fork?
Brisket first or veggies first?
Sauce? No sauce?
This Sunday we’re a house divided, so weigh in. Don’t forget to pre-order those Game Day trays—link in bio.
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3108 Manor Road
Austin, TX
78723
Opening Hours
| Thursday | 11am - 8pm |
| Friday | 11am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 8pm |
