ChòpnBlọk

ChòpnBlọk is a West African restaurant in Houston, Texas. Started by Ope Amosu, it began as a pop-up series in 2018 before opening its first location in the POST Houston food hall on Nigerian Independence Day in 2021.[1][2][3] It's brick-and-mortar restaurant opened in 2024 in the Montrose neighborhood.[1]

ChòpnBlọk’s Montrose location includes custom art by visual artist Uzo Njoku and was designed in collaboration with Amao Creative and Gin Design Group.[3] The restaurant features a collection of books from Kindred Stories and handmade African products from Root To Home.[4]

Awards and accolades

ChòpnBlọk was included in the New York Times' 50 best restaurants in 2025.[5][6] In 2025, the Michelin Guide awarded it with a Bib Gourmand designation.[7] Esquire named the restaurant one of the best new American restaurants in 2025.[1][2] The Houston Chronicle placed it at tenth place on its 2025 list of Top 100 Restaurants.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bechky, Aviva (December 1, 2025). "Montrose restaurant ChopnBlok lands on Esquire's list of America's best new restaurants". Houston Chronicle.
  2. ^ a b Perera, John-Henry (December 1, 2025). "Esquire says new Houston restaurant is one of best in U.S." Chron.
  3. ^ a b Claridge, Laurann (2024-10-17). "ChòpnBlok Spices Up Houston's Restaurant Scene With a James Beard Worthy Chef Showcasing the West African Food He Loves". PaperCity Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
  4. ^ Smith, Tierra (2025-03-28). "Houston's ChòpnBlọk Redefines West African Cuisine For A New Generation". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
  5. ^ Ong, Bao (September 9, 2025). "New York Times counts Montrose restaurant ChopnBlok among 50 best restaurants in U.S. list". Houston Chronicle.
  6. ^ "The Restaurant List 2025". The New York Times. 2025-09-09. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
  7. ^ Sandler, Eric (October 28, 2025). "Michelin Guide selects Houston restaurants for 2025 edition". CultureMap Houston. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
  8. ^ Ong, Bao; Schmal, Jody; Bechky, Aviva; Garcia, Sonia; Reid, J.C. (November 14, 2025). "Houston's Top 100 Restaurants". Houston Chronicle.
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