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Star food critic with more than 15M TikTok followers asking for places to try out in Houston

Keith Lee posted a TikTok video announcing his visit and asked for recommendations.

HOUSTON — The internet's favorite food critic is now scouting for the best dining spots here in the Houston area.

This weekend, Keith Lee posted a TikTok video announcing his visit and asked for recommendations.

So far, he's tried the popular Cajun Hibachi restaurant Stick Talk and Butter Funk, which sells Cajun soul food. He also hit up The Breakfast Klub and Puddery.

You can see what he had to say about them in the videos below. 

Lee's reviews have already gained millions of views online. His videos are known to create massive booms for local restaurants with lines usually going down the street just one day after a positive review.

Keith Lee is a former MMA fighter who is now a food critic and has more than 15 million followers on TikTok. He has traveled to major cities around the country, reviewing food and posting those reviews on TikTok. 

He typically doesn't go into the restaurants to stay anonymous, then gives honest reviews as he eats. 

@keith_lee125

Butter Funk Kitchen taste test 💕 would you try it ? 💕 #foodcritic

♬ original sound - Keith Lee
@keith_lee125

Stick Talk taste test 💕 would you try it ? 💕 #foodcritic

♬ original sound - Keith Lee
@keith_lee125

The Puddery taste test 💕 would you try it ? 💕 #foodcritic

♬ original sound - Keith Lee

According to the New York Times, he started posting to TikTok to help with his anxiety about public speaking. He started posting restaurant reviews in 2021. The Times also reports that he gets the food as takeout and has a family member pick it up so that he doesn't get the food critic treatment.

You can see his TikTok account here.

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