Southern Junction - Buffalo

The best barbecue in Buffalo, the chicken is bomb, brisket is perfect. Sides and the curry sauce make it a unique experience and only further enhances the meat.

Plenty of seating. However I went in warm weather with the patio open so I'm not sure how it will be in colder months. Food was amazing and the staff was friendly, smiling, joking around with us, and the line moves fast. Def reccommend coming here.

On September 24, 2022…Food and Wine published an article entitled, “The Best U.S. Barbecue Cities.” After reading over the article, I immediately realized that this article seriously needs an update. Not only should Southern Junction be on their list. But SJ needs to be the featured restaurant on that list. So until Food and Wine, add SJ to their list. I can not take any list they populate seriously. SJ is the best BBQ in western NY, and that’s saying a lot for the Buffalo area. This restaurant isn’t offering the typical BBQ that you get from home, or any other bbq joint in the city. This bbq is smoked with Indian spices.. They call it a Texas Indian fusion, and it works beautifully. They have different meal combinations you can choose from. The portion sizes, depending on the combo you choose. Can be shared with someone, especially the two meat combo and sampler.It can be a little confusing when you first enter because, there’s two different entrances. So while your ordering your food, it can be a little congested and confusing on who’s in the right line or not. There’s a decent size dining area and a small section to eat outside.All meals come with two sides and a piece of Japanese sweet breadTwo meat combo- (3-4 bones) of ribs. The ribs are dry rubbed with a great blend of Indian spices. You do get a choice of (amazing) sauces you can add to them. But you may find yourself using the sauce for other options on your plate.Dip Dip chicken- I normally do not order or enjoy bbq chicken. Well, that was before SJ changed my mind. The spices they use as a rub on licking good. The juiciness and the balanced level of smoke flavor is top notch. This chicken was even more off the chains, when you dip your chicken in the sauces provided.Brisket (chop pieces) biriyani rice- delicious.. just utterly delicious. Again the Indian rice and spices are truly amazing togetherPickled veggies (onions/pickles) A wonderful addition to the entree.

Love southern junction 716. Absolutely delicious BBQ with a kick. The brisket foldie is my favorite.

Food was divine. 12/10.The biryani side dish was fantastic, beyond all expectations! The ribs were perfect! The cardamom cornbread is such a unique creation.Highly recommend! Will be coming