​​An authentic Burmese eating experience is hard to come by around town, but former MasterChef finalist and food blogger Suu Khin is aiming to educate Houstonians on the rich and adventurous flavors of the Southeast Asian region. At Khin’s Burmalicious pop-ups, expect a seven-course foray into the rich flavors of Burmese cuisine with dishes like her ohn no khao swe — coconut noodles with shrimp and quail eggs, or the shan tofu, fried tofu bathed in a tamarind jaggery aioli with chickpea and caviar.

Recently named Good Morning America’s “Best Burger in America,” Houston rap legend Bun B’s nationally recognized burger sensation has made waves around the country, debuting at festivals like Coachella, and, most recently, landing a restaurant residency in Vegas. In Houston, the somewhat elusive pop-up has, too, drawn in crowds at places like 8th Wonder Brewery with people lining up around the block, vying to get a smash burger topped with sauteed onions, pickles, and a special sauce. The brick-and-mortar is slated to open sometime this year. In the meantime, check their Instagram for updates on where they may pop up next.

Pastry chef Andrea de Gortari’s home-based bakery has been churning out some of the most elaborate and tasty cakes and pastries that have been taking social media by storm — even landing an appearance on Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge, which airs December 11. From custom cakes and cookies to her holiday treat boxes, the Bake Happening is making some of the creative and sought-after baked goods in town. Check their Instagram for holiday specials and ordering.

A love letter to their Central Texas upbringing and Vietnamese heritage, this brother-run traveling barbecue pop-up marries the vast flavors of Vietnam with smokey cuts of barbecued meats. The culmination of these cuisines is showcased through expertly smoked brisket cuts that adorn bowls of pho, or you might be lucky enough to score some of their smoked caramel fish sauce wings. Either way, this family-run barbecue stop is bringing together two of Houston’s most integral food groups: barbecue and Vietnamese cuisine.

Comfort food in a relaxed setting predicates this pop-up kitchen by chef Ryan Grimes. Knives in Water is dishing up down-home plates of fried fish, gumbo, jerk pork tacos, and various other Southern food specialties at various bars around town — providing the perfect way to cap off a night of boozing. Check their Instagram to see where the caravan is rolling to next.

After a short hiatus, former Uchi chef Thomas Stacy’s popular tasting menu is back with a five-course experience — this time, with three seatings held each day (Thursday through Saturday) at its new home, Native Coffee. There, Stacey wows diners with his chef-driven, Japanese-European influenced courses, like his Hamachi with apricot, smoked stuffed fish pasta, and plate-lickable desserts like the stone fruit icebox pie that uses seasonal ingredients. Be on the lookout for collaboration dinners with chefs around town. Bonus: ReikiNa is also BYOB.

Restaurateur Marcus Davis furthers his imprint on the Houston culinary scene at this curated pop-up dinner series that showcases the cuisine of the African diaspora through the lens of various local and national African American chefs at Downtown’s Kulture HTX. From Caribbean-themed feasts to vegan-centric dinners, Black Chef Table is home to some of the best-tasting menu options and culinary storytelling that Houston has to offer.

One of Houston’s premier sushi experiences, Neo’s exclusive omakase gives diners an immersive mix of dry-aged fish nigiri courses with a mix of seasonal, avant-garde savory, and sweet courses at their multi-course tasting dinners. Fresh, meticulously crafted dry-aged bites of toro and snapper are coursed with ambitiously inventive plates, such as their fried Spanish turbot with eggplant aioli. Courses change every few months or so, and their dessert courses are equally as impressive with their frequent Underground Creamery collaborations like last menu’s Sicilian pistachio ice cream with cardamom.