“The menu is really creative and inventive. It’s kind of like all of my favorites from all my travels and living in Brooklyn, where there’s so many mixed cultures,” Mabry said.
The eatery, which opened in June 2022, fuses dishes from across multiple cultures—including Caribbean, Mexican, Asian and African American. Located in Katy Asian Town, Mabry’s intention was to create a multidimensional restaurant with a diverse menu, she said.
“Katy is multicultural, but I think [Fork It] actually [highlights] it,” Mabry said. “You get to have soul food and Asian food, you get to have Spanish food and Asian food. I think that these cultures blend really well.”
Popular menu items include pound cake French toast, chicken wings, lamb chops and fried rice. Mabry plans to expand the menu later this summer to include more proteins, new flavor profiles, desserts and appetizer options, such as a soul food sushi roll. Fork It will also offer a secret menu for diners who are in the know.
The small, intimate size of the restaurant and its decor lend to the “true foodie experience,” which Mabry said engages all sensory elements. She wants eyes drawn to the shimmering gold walls and for diners to be shoulder to shoulder with their neighbors to share the experience.
Every element of Fork It’s interior design choices—from the lighting to the wallpaper—illustrates who Mabry is as a foodie, a Black woman, a restaurant owner and a New York native, she said.
“This restaurant is considered a greedy girl’s dream world, so you’re kind of stepping into my vibe,” Mabry said. “If you live your life with determination and faith, you can live it like it’s golden and sparkling.”
Stack Your Plate
At Fork It, “greedy forkers” can build their meals from the bottom up.
Bottoms: Macaroni and cheese, fried rice, pound cake French toast, and home fries are some bases to choose from.
Bites: Next, pick your protein. Options include brisket, lamb chops, tofu, bacon and catfish.
Toppies: Choose three ingredients to top your meal, such as queso, asparagus and cabbage.
Squirts: Some of Fork It’s homemade sauces include teriyaki, halal white sauce and chipotle.
Shakers: Can’t forget seasonings to add to the flavor profile of your entree.
Fork It
23227 Mercantile Parkway, Ste. A4, Katy
281-665-8689
www.nowforkit.com
Hours: Thu. noon-8 p.m., Fri. noon-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Mon.-Wed.
