HAPPY HOUR ATLAS
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar
Photo: Google Maps

Weekday Happy Hour

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

Rice Village / West University · Asian Smokehouse

GOOGLE★ 4.3324YELP★ 4.2195TRIPADVISOR★ 2.73Google: higher than 7% of venues in Houston

The happy hour

Drinks

  • Boozy slushees (Frozen Espresso Martini, Spicy Watermelon Margarita, Killer Colada, Frozen Gin & Tonic, Mango Sake) — $5 each
  • Sapporo Japanese Lager — $5
  • Rotating local draft beer — $5
  • Wines by the glass (Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Shiraz) — $5
  • Junmai Sake — $5

Food

  • Wonton chips and dip (Thai green salsa) — $4
  • Oak grilled edamame (lemon zest, sesame, sriracha) — $5
  • Crunchy cabbage salad (cashew-ginger dressing) — $5
  • Pulled pork sliders — $5
  • Single smashburger (yuzu 1000 island, grilled onion) — $5
  • Smoked salmon dip (shishito salsa verde, yuzu) — $7
  • Smoked wings (hot sauce, miso blue cheese) — $7

From the team behind Uchi and Franklin Barbecue. Full $5 happy hour pricing on slushees, beers, and wine weekdays 2–6 PM. Large patio. Adjacent to West University area.

Deal last verified April 2026. Confirmed on the venue’s own website.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Upscale-casual Asian smokehouse from the team behind Uchi and Franklin Barbecue (Aaron Franklin). A covered patio and open bar define the laid-back Kirby Drive atmosphere, with $5 boozy slushies making this one of Rice Village's most popular weekday happy hours.

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Hip
  • Good for groups
  • Known for cocktails
  • Google: happy hour drinks
  • Google: happy hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Vegetarian options
  • Takes reservations
  • Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Houston, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.3 324 ratings ↗
In Houston 93 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 7% · tied with 9% · lower than 85% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 8% · tied with 9% · lower than 83% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.2 195 reviews ↗
In Houston 91 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 54% · tied with 10% · lower than 36% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 51% · tied with 14% · lower than 36% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 2.7 3 reviews ↗
In Houston 73 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 0% · tied with 1% · lower than 99% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 1% · tied with <1% · lower than 99% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

5333 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77005 · (713) 930-2330

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