Dang Smoke BBQ is a new, tasty BBQ spot located in Leslieville.

What started out as a food truck named after its owner, Dang Quach, Dang Smoke BBQ now takes up a storefront on the northwest corner of Queen and Greenwood. 

The restaurant itself may be small, but the food is bursting with flavour. Upon entering, you can see the food being cooked and assembled right behind the counter.   

After six years of running out of a food truck (that had a smoker installed inside), Dang decided it was time to open up a shop, especially since the truck could only operate seasonally. 

The limited menu includes a handful of vegetarian options. All the meat on the menu is smoked in-house in a smoker that sits at the front of the shop, just beside one of the beverage fridges. 

Dang says their brisket is the most popular item on the menu, making up about 60 per cent of their sales, in part because brisket is difficult to do at home because of the size of the meat and the time it takes to cook.

This brisket is uniquely tender since it's smoked in foil to keep the moisture in, rather than the butcher paper typically used. 

This juicy meat comes coated in a flavourful whiskey BBQ sauce on a bun for $16 - a very reasonable price considering the massive portion. You also have the option to add sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, or sauteed peppers for an additional $1 each. 

Not far behind in popularity is the pulled pork rib sandwich that features incredibly tender pork tossed in a tequila lime BBQ sauce for just $14.

Dang is often experimenting, switching up the toppings he serves on the sandwiches. The day I visited, he included a grilled pineapple ring on the pork which was a perfect compliment to the tangy sauce. 

The pork can also be purchased as a rack seasoned with a Memphis rub. A third of a rack is $15 and a full rack is $38. 

The grilled chicken sandwich is another example of the substantial portions served up at Dang, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, pickles, and an Asiago artichoke spread. The chicken is juicy and packed with flavour, a deal for $12. 

Vegetarians can also get some of this delicious fare, with a grilled veggie burger using a Beyond Meat patty on the menu for $12, featuring the same toppings as the chicken sandwich. 

Not to be missed is the creamy mac and cheese, topped with crispy breadcrumbs. The cheese is velvety and leaves you wanting more - it's more than worth the $8 price tag.

The restaurant also offers fries ($4 to add to any item, $5 for a small portion, $7 for a large), kale Caesar salad ($6), and tangy, fresh coleslaw for $2. 

You can customize your food with a variety of sauces and condiments that are available on the counter beside the cash.

There is limited seating, with just three spots at a counter by the window, so this spot is ideal for grab-and-go. While they don't do delivery just yet, they will be available through delivery apps soon. 

Damg Smoke BBQ is located at 4 Greenwood Ave, just a few steps away from the 501 Queen Streetcar and the 31 Greenwood bus.