Agnes and Sherman earned national recognition for its Asian American take on the classic roadside diner, including its cheeseburger fried rice.
HOUSTON — A Houston restaurant is getting some major national recognition.
Agnes and Sherman has been named one of Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants of 2026, earning a spot among just 19 restaurants across the country selected by the magazine.
Bon Appétit highlighted the restaurant’s take on the American roadside diner, infused with Asian American flavors and influences.
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Among the dishes singled out was Agnes and Sherman’s cheeseburger fried rice. The dish combines ground beef deglazed with tamari, egg, shredded iceberg lettuce, secret sauce, American cheese and sesame seeds.
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The magazine also highlighted the restaurant’s wedge salad, which puts a twist on the diner staple with youtiao croutons, lap cheong and ginger scallion ranch.
Owners Nick Wong and Lisa Lee named Agnes and Sherman after Wong’s parents. The restaurant’s food and design draw inspiration from the pair’s third-culture upbringing while incorporating elements of the classic American diner.
That combination helped the Houston spot stand out to Bon Appétit’s editors, who said this year’s selections focused on restaurants with distinct perspectives and chefs willing to take risks.
Agnes and Sherman was the only Houston restaurant included among the 19 restaurants on the 2026 list.
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