Best West African: ChòpnBlok
ChòpnBlok is Houston at its most flavorful. Founded by Ope Amosu, a Houston-born James Beard semifinalist, the West African pop-up and food hall hit turned into a vibrant Montrose destination last fall. Bites show off bold West African flavors – think Buka Blok (red stew with tender short rib, rice and beans), Smokey Jollof Jambalaya, Polo Club Suya skewers and the decadent Dodo Old Fashioned cocktail starring sweet plantain and bourbon.
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This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.