Pop Up Restaurants in Houston

The popular dining in the dark experience returns to Houston. Guests will enjoy delectable food and drinks with the surprise of not seeing their plates. This is a great way to discover new cuisines.

Since pop-up restaurants are usually short-lived, they rely on marketing to build excitement and turn heads. Draft a media pitch for your local newspapers, magazines and social media to get people excited about your restaurant’s opening.

The Bake Happening

Baking has always been a passion for Janie’s. She uses her talent to bring joy and happiness to others through baking. She also focuses on giving back to the community by providing training and second chances for young women in need. She has been featured on Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge, and her custom cakes have taken the social media world by storm.

This pop-up bakery is the perfect spot to indulge in a sweet treat, especially with the recent addition of their K-Pop Café event that transforms their space into Hawkins’ Starcourt from Stranger Things. Their desserts and pastries are truly a work of art. The best part is that this pop-up isn’t a cutthroat competition. Instead, the bakers support each other. This gives the show a nice, friendly feel that makes you want to watch it again and again.

Burmalicious

While Houston is brimming with high-end pop up restaurants, there are also many that offer a more affordable dining experience. These blink-and-you’ll-miss-it experiences range from upscale omakase meals to affordable burmese dishes and burgers.

A former MasterChef Legends finalist, Suu Khin runs Burmalicious, a food blog that aims to demystify the cuisine of Myanmar (also known as Burma). She draws on her heritage and the work of chefs such as Nigella Lawson, Grant Achatz, and the late Anthony Bourdain for inspiration.

Her pop-up events highlight traditional and modern Burmese dishes like ohn no khao swe, a seven course foray into the flavors of her country, as well as mohinga, the national fish dish that has become a symbol of Burma’s culinary heritage. The meal is paired with a selection of wines.

Bun B

Houston rapper and part of the rap duo UGK Bun B has opened his first brick-and-mortar restaurant at 3607 Shepherd Drive in Montrose. The location will serve as an extended pop-up for six months while the owners search for a permanent spot in Houston. The restaurant features his likeness on the burger boxes and has already been visited by celebrities including Ludacris, Slim Thug, and former Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson.

The restaurant serves both beef and vegan smash burgers that are made with 44 Farms Texas beef, cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and the OG Trill sauce on a Martin’s potato roll. The menu also includes drinks such as the Trillionaire Watermelon Herbal Seltzer and the Brew GK Apple Kolsch. The restaurant is open for dine-in and walk-up ordering.

Umbrella Fellas

If you’re craving a burger or a hot dog, Umbrella Fellas has you covered. This burger stand, founded by Chito Perez, is known for its fast service and fresh flavors. The menu also includes vegetarian options, ensuring that all dietary preferences are accommodated. You can find Umbrella Fellas at various locations, including Axelrad, Lil’ Danny Speedo’s Go Fly a Kite Lounge, and Grand Prize Bar.

In addition to Kosher beef hot dogs and burgers, this boozy bar-restaurant-microbrewery serves a revolving roster of Houston street vendors. Grab a seat on the patio and enjoy a drink while snacking on the likes of fried pickles, flatbreads topped with Texas peaches, and bucatini with fermented garlic butter. This is the perfect spot for a casual lunch or an after-work drink.

Bourdreaux

Located in the Tipping Point, a downtown coffee shop and vintage streetwear outpost, Bourdreaux is a cafe and pop-up space run by chef Joseph Boudreaux. He dispenses his signature smash burgers, which utilize good techniques like custom blending of chuck and short rib and homemade pickles and a special sauce, out of the space, as well as at various markets. He also offers breakfast sandos and pain perdu. He recently reached the final of Masterchef.

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