Soky Boys

Bold Flavors and Top-Notch Service Shine

Stepping into this lively culinary enclave, I was immediately captivated by the aromas of briskets and burgers welcoming patrons with open flames and smiles a mile wide. Situated in a bustling food hall, this restaurant presents itself less as a mere dining spot and more as a magnet for flavorsome exploration. The ambiance hums with delight, only heightened by servers like Paolo, whose knack for hospitality makes you feel right at home. My meal began with the legendary brisket fries, a dish so generously covered with tender, smoky brisket that to call it delicious would be an understatement. The cheese coating married well with the standout briskets, blessing my palate with a robust trifecta of flavors. As I strayed further down the adventurous menu, the Halloumi Burger, expertly crafted with precision and purpose, won my accolade for its rich combination of texture and taste, a crispy outer crust yielding to an abundance of tenderness inside.

While room for improvement was evident with uneven service speeds and some disappointing jalapeño-less burger configurations saving their spicier humanity for another day, it cannot have been overstated that my appreciation lay firmly in the deft execution of the food done well. Milkshakes were spoken about triumphantly across diners, their consistency strikingly thick yet perfectly sippable — testament to why they carry the heavyweight title of 'the best.' Despite performing traffic control through murkier waters where hot dog sausages seemed to lose their savory firmness, and Sons of Blunder rather than Thunder managed macaroni cheese proved scant of flavor, the smokey undertones on everything offering shy promise managed to reign supreme afresh. Leaving self-proclaimed best ribs lovers giggling into the United Nations of vibrant plates, it’s clear here how visitors are right at home, mosque-renowned pollen dusted upon halal devout keeping tables elated with healthier-than-you-think grease-less beauties. — Clarissa Cuisinier