Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2011

There has never been a traditional Texas smokehouse in Tokyo—until now. Though that might be because nobody knows what one is. According to White Smoke (3-11-2 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku; Tel: 03-6434-0097), the “low and slow” meat-cooking style from the largest state in the US is the most authentically American form of cooking. If you fancy trying the “frontier optimism” at this new Azabu-Juban carnivore’s café, their smokin’ good brisket, ribs and pulled pork are now being served for your mastication.