Pinch Boil House's Prawn Star dish returns to Curry Boys BBQ for one day

The popular shrimp-based rice bowl will be available at the St. Mary's location this Sunday.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Curry Boys BBQ, a San Antonio mainstay, is bringing back the cult classic "Prawn Star" dish from its shuttered sister concept Pinch Boil House for one day only on Sunday, February 15. The Prawn Star is a rice bowl topped with fried honey Sriracha-glazed shrimp, drizzled with a house garlic butter mayo, and finished with fresh green onions.

Why it matters

The return of the Prawn Star dish is exciting news for fans of the now-closed Pinch Boil House, which had a loyal following during its nine-year run. This one-day pop-up collaboration between the two restaurants allows customers to enjoy a beloved menu item one more time.

The details

Curry Boys BBQ co-founder Sean Wen confirmed that the Prawn Star will be available for purchase this Sunday, February 15, at the Curry Boys BBQ location on the St. Mary's Strip. However, Wen noted that the Prawn Star will not be a permanent menu item, so customers will need to visit the restaurant on that day to try it.

  • The Prawn Star dish will be available on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • Pinch Boil House served its last customer on April 27, 2025.

The players

Curry Boys BBQ

A San Antonio mainstay restaurant known for its signature pink color and collaboration with the now-closed Pinch Boil House.

Pinch Boil House

A restaurant that operated in San Antonio for nine years before closing in 2025, and was known for its popular Prawn Star dish.

Sean Wen

The co-founder of Curry Boys BBQ who confirmed the one-day return of the Prawn Star dish.

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What they’re saying

“We are just running the Prawn Star for one day at the St. Mary's location of Curry Boys. It'll essentially be Pinch 'popping up/collab-ing for a day' to sell the Prawn Star.”

— Sean Wen, Co-founder, Curry Boys BBQ (MySA)

“It is not a permanent menu item, unfortunately.”

— Sean Wen, Co-founder, Curry Boys BBQ (MySA)

What’s next

Curry Boys BBQ will decide whether to bring back the Prawn Star dish permanently based on customer demand and feedback from the one-day pop-up event.

The takeaway

The return of the beloved Prawn Star dish from the now-closed Pinch Boil House is a nostalgic treat for San Antonio diners, showcasing the enduring appeal of a popular menu item and the ability of local restaurants to collaborate and bring back fan favorites, even after a concept has shuttered.