Loro’s Holiday Gift: 50% Off Gift Cards and a Smoky New Menu

Loro, the acclaimed Asian smokehouse from Aaron Franklin (Franklin Barbecue) and Uchi (Tyson Cole), is kicking off the holiday season with a bang. Through December 15th, diners can enjoy a 50% discount on all gift card purchases of $100 or more. It’s a perfect gift for the food lover in your life.

But the holiday cheer doesn’t stop there. Loro is elevating the winter dining experience with a seasonal menu of smoky flavors and festive indulgences. A centerpiece of your holiday feast could be a whole oak-smoked brisket. Sourced from family-owned, sustainably focused Brandt Beef, this prime, 5-pound brisket is salted, peppered, and slow-smoked over Central Texas post oak for more than twelve hours. It’s a hallmark of Loro’s Asian flair mixed with Texas barbecue. Order yours now for Thanksgiving from the two Loro locations in Dallas and Addison. For a more immediate indulgence, Loro’s smoked prime rib, available after 4 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, is a luxurious choice. We popped in last weekend to try it (Loro sent us a gift card). The rich, smoky flavor is balanced by a bright, citrusy yuzu-horseradish cream. It’s served with charred Chinese broccoli and brisket jus. At $29.95, it’s also a steal. Loro’s greener options offer a refreshing contrast to those more substantial mains. The charred broccolini with its spicy ponzu dressing is a vibrant and healthy option. So, too, is a wedge salad with Bleu cheese and brisket burnt ends lardons.

The smoked shishito queso, a collaboration with the Culinary Cowgirls, is a creamy, spicy indulgence. For those seeking a more portable option, the double smashburger is a winner, and so is Loro’s tender, smoky pulled pork sandwich with its tangy slaw and a spicy BBQ sauce.

Another hit from the new menu? Char siu pork belly. The rich, fatty pork belly is glazed with a sweet and savory sauce and served over a bed of coconut-scented rice, seasonal pickled vegetables and Thai herbs. Anti-pork? Go for the chicken smoked over a can of sake wine. It’s way better than any backyard beer can chicken you’ve ever made (trust us on this). Even as winter sets in, Loro continues to offer two summery favorites: arugula and melon salad, and sweet corn fritters. We’re glad they remain. These refreshing dishes get us thinking that maybe the heat of summer wasn’t so bad after all. To complement the savory dishes, Loro offers a range of festive cocktails. The frozen bourbon hot chocolate is a decadent winter treat, while the lychee martini offers a refreshing, slightly sweeter option. For a non-alcoholic alternative, the hibiscus ginger agua fresca and the mistletoe margarita are both good choices. As the holidays approach, Loro is an ideal place to gather with friends and family.