
For now, he’s focused on making Krisp Houston’s next fast-casual hotspot. Ultimately, McPherson sees his participation in the project as the next step towards owning his own restaurant, but that’s a few years away. Shepherd Drive, which will be adjacent to the H-E-B that’s slated to arrive next year after voters approved a measure that allows for off-premise liquor sales. The chef and his partners are so bullish on the concept that they already have plans to open a second location in The Heights at 2400 N. Krisp also aims to be family-friendly by serving kids meals featuring chicken nuggets and organic apple juice. Heights-based roaster Boomtown will supply the coffee and tea. Salads that utilize local produce, waffle-cut fries, milkshakes, and waffle ice cream sandwiches round out the menu. My grandpa owned a couple of Popeye’s, and my dad managed them,” McPherson says. “I’ve always had a love for fried chicken. Sandwiches are served on freshly baked rolls, whole wheat buns, or made-to-order Belgian waffles. In addition to a classic Southern version topped with cole slaw, Krisp's flavors include a Korean-spiced version with gochujang (but not battered with rice flour), a Southwest sandwich topped with queso, and a classic club with bacon, lettuce, and tomato. 3 of 20 4 of 20 Chicken & Waffle Sandwich made with crispy fried chicken breast, cider slaw, maple butter, and Crystal Hot sauce on a Belgium waffle at Krisp Bird & Batter. View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings. The chef has spent the last six months developing recipes for chicken (grilled and fried) along with freshly baked rolls and buns. All info on Krisp in Houston - Call to book a table. Fed a vegetarian, non-GMO diet, McPherson describes the birds as the “wagyu” of chicken for their intense flavor. Set to open by the end of February in a former Subway at the corner of Richmond and Fountain View, Krisp will serve pasture-raised, hormone-free chicken from Crystal Lake Farms.


Watching that grow, I just want to get into this aspect of the industry for a little while.” “The concept kinda came up, and I started getting into it,” McPherson tells CultureMap. After months of teasing on social media, chef Ben McPherson ( Batanga, Prohibition) made it official Wednesday by announcing that he’s putting his spin on the movement as the operating partner of a new fast-casual concept called Krisp Bird & Batter. The crispy chicken sandwich trend that’s been sweeping the country is finally coming to Houston.
