Julie's still hits. Got here at noon on a Sunday, about half full and filled up while we were…read morethere. Parking can be difficult but not an issue if you just wait a bit for a grocery shopper. Time to Order: 5 minutes for appetizers, 12 minutes for dumplings and soups Crab and Pork Soup Dumplings: 5/5 still fantastic Black Fungus with Onions: Nice and light, like a little salad with pickled vegetables. Nice and crispy. The good old Hot Spicy Stew #25: 5/5 still incredibly filling and they're so generous with meats! I keep forgetting to ask for swapping the glass noodles with their regular hand pulled noodles, would do that. Friends had other noodle soups and enjoyed them all, as I thought. Julie's is still probably one of the best noodle shops in Austin. Amazing value, amazing service.

I've had this place Julie's Noodles on my must go list for a long time (cause everyone says it is…read morethe best noodles in austin) and i just found myself going to the grand opening of a new Japanese general store called EBISU in the same strip mall. As i left EBISU, Julie's was across the parking lot so i finally went. Only the big table was available so i sat and a nice young couple sat with me and ordered so much stuff that they shared and i got to try the dumplings, scallion pancakes, and the chicken chow mien which i had ordered for myself. The food was was pretty good! I was overwhelmed with options and picked the Stewed Chicken Chow Mein which I enjoyed but next time will get something a bit spicier. Like I said the couple sitting with me shared a pork dumpling and and some scallion pancakes with me and were both really delicious and when I go back again I'll likely get them. The staff is really nice and the woman at the counter was sweet and asked permission to put other customers at the large table I was sitting at. Which I was happy to do especially since I was eating alone. I did feel sick the rest of the day so I knocked off a point. Hopefully it's just that my stomach doesn't digest noodles fast enough and next time I'll try dumplings or a rice dish.

We live in the neighborhood and Mama Betty's is one of our favorite places! We have gotten to know…read moresome of the staff, and they are so friendly and welcoming. There's a large outdoor patio that is covered, with fans, and it's great to sit out on a nice evening. Indoor there's lots of seating as well as spaces at the bar. The flower tortillas are some of the best I've had. Made fresh before the customers, you can see the quality and love that goes into each one. Thanks for coming to our neighborhood. Keep being awesome!

We have made Mama Betty's a regular spot ever since they opened. The food is amazing and the…read moremargaritas rock. The staff are soooooo friendly friendly and they have seating inside and out!! The vibe is fun and relaxed. TVs. Have games on. Sometime I watch games here while enjoying dinner. We love to see the kiddos playing outside and we ride our bikes up and home.

What can I say, I love a good fried tofu (I'm not vegan) and Sugar Pine does it right! Simple and…read moresatisfying! Also, if you love pickles, their pickled veggies are delicious too! Maybe I can be a vegan i appreciate a place that doesn't rely on social media or influencers. Though the interior is definitely "instagrammable", counter style service, Asian flavored ice creams(taro, thai tea, miso...), unique dishes, snacks, and drinks (matcha limade). There's even a nice patio and private room for events. And there is PARKING! A place without parking these days will make me think twice about going. Just saying...

Sugar Pine has some of the best onigiri I've had in Austin (better than Asahi). The spicy tuna…read moreespecially was an Austin-level spicy. They were beautifully presented and the spices they put on the outside were surprisingly tasty. We also really enjoyed the potstickers and shrimp tempura. The katsu set was solid overall, and I absolutely loved the pickled vegetables that came with it. They also sell the pickles up front as grab-and-go containers, which I was very tempted to take home. The karaage was probably the only thing I wouldn't order again, and the miso soup was unfortunately very plain and watery compared to everything else. A small touch I appreciated was the cookie that came with the set. It was simple but really nice. They were out of the ice cream flavors we originally came for (black sesame), which was disappointing, but we ended up trying the miso caramel flavor and it was surprisingly delicious. The waffle cone was a little old, chewy, and stale. One thing that really stood out was the service. The cashier had one of the most genuine, sincere smiles and was such a pleasure to order from. Overall, definitely worth visiting for the onigiri. I already want to come back to try the matcha and black sesame ice cream flavors next time.

I had such a wonderful experience at Kochu Korean Eatery! From the moment I walked in, I was…read moreimmediately greeted by the owner with such a warm and welcoming manner. He genuinely cares about his customers and it shows. He even offered samples of the tamarind lemonade, brown sugar lemonade, and hibiscus tea right away. That kind of hospitality instantly sets the tone. What impressed me most was how consistently attentive and kind he was to everyone -- adults, teenagers, and even little kids were all treated with the same great level of service. You can tell he's truly customer-service oriented. It's located in a shopping center so lots of parking. The menu is large with plenty of options to choose from. I decided on a bento box because I was craving bulgogi and jap chae, and this one came with both plus kimchi and pickled sides! I also ordered the tamarind lemonade, which wasn't too sweet exactly how I like it. I honestly wasn't planning on finishing everything in my bento, but it was so delicious that I did! The bulgogi was prepared just the way I like it. My sister-in-law is half Korean, and when we visit, her mom cooks amazing homemade Korean meals for us. I was really craving that comforting, authentic flavor today and Kochu absolutely satisfied it. The portions are generous and the value for the price is fantastic. Between the incredible customer service and the delicious food, this place is an easy 5 stars for me. Wish we had something like this South of Austin. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it!

Chaos meets cuisine in this strip center location. This small restaurant is a hive of activity even…read moreif you get here after the lunch rush. You can still see the flames leaping around in the kitchen and the cooks hustling. When you walk through the door, you'll be handed a 5 page menu or you can scan the QR code on a table. You have to stand in line, then you order, face the tip screen, then you are handed a number until it comes out. You'll notice they have a large selection of drinks off to the side, but they have no drink menu. They have beer, soju and even a few liquor bottles, but do they make mixed drinks? In other words, the drink equation here is a mystery (we settled for water). I ordered the beef Bulgogi plate and the wife got the bibombok bowl. For the money, you cannot beat the quality of the freshly prepared food. If you decide on the wings here, you'll notice they are quite popular, but the fries are nothing unique. Everything considered, this is still a great spot to fulfill that Korean cuisine fix. Informative photos included. It should be mentioned that they do a lot of "to go" business.

OMG, that $6.99 blue corn quesadilla with spiced Tinga is a party for your taste buds.. the tacos…read moreare cheap and taste good too. The food price at this place took me back a decade.. so you can fill your stomach with tasty food under $10 bucks in 2026!! The attached bakery is huge and worth a visit

El día de hoy, 9 de mayo de 2026, fuimos a desayunar a la panadería Mi Tradición en Research…read moreBoulevard. Lamentablemente, nuestra experiencia fue muy mala debido a la actitud del personal. Desde el momento en que hicimos nuestra orden, la cajera nos atendió de muy mala gana y con una actitud poco amable. Incluso al pedir salsa, parecía molesta, aunque claramente la estábamos pagando junto con nuestra comida. Después, la misma cajera estaba trapeando el piso y casi nos golpea con el trapeador mientras pasábamos. Más tarde fuimos al área de panadería porque realmente nos gusta mucho el pan de este lugar. Sin embargo, la señorita que nos atendió también respondió de mala manera cuando le pregunté por un producto, diciendo de forma poco amable que no lo vendían. Al momento de cobrarnos, continuó con la misma actitud negativa. Por esa razón les doy una estrella. Nuestra visita fue aproximadamente a las 11:00 de la mañana.

One of my friends and I had a meet up at Azure, a Vietnamese restaurant located on North Lamar in a…read morestrip mall. I suggested this restaurant because it had 4.9 / 5.0 rating (67 reviews). This charming Pan-Asian café is warm, welcoming and with quite a lot of personality. The menu captures unique tastes such ascreamy udon, crispy chicken karaage, pho dip banh mi, croffles, bingsu, and Vietnamese coffee. The atmosphere is relaxed and laid-back. Neon signs, cute décor, and a laid-back vibe with cats as its focal point bring this restaurant to life. The store manager and staff were super friendly and welcomed any questions regarding the menu. The vibe was familial. Also, the music playing in the background was quietly intoxicating. My friend ordered the Banh Xeo Tacos, which she enjoyed very much. The bonus was they were gluten-free. I was not very hungry at the time, but I can always find room for dessert...so, Mango Bingsu was my dessert de jour! Mango Bingsu is when mango marries shaved ice (milk-based) and sweeten condensed milk. It reminded me of the desserts I had in China. Yummy! Azure is a whole vibe...it is the real deal! Definitely returning...

This place has been on my list for awhile so glad I got to try it out. The menu is a unique blend…read moreof Vietnamese, Japanese and a little bit of Thai. We ordered two of the top dishes often mentioned in previous reviews, the creamy udon and tom kha pho. The creamy udon ($16.99) is pretty heavy. After a few bites it almost tastes too rich to eat. I think adding some pickled Japanese inspired veggies would help offset the creaminess. The tom kha pho ($16.99) tastes exactly how it sounds, savory with a hint of creamy coconut and citrus notes. But the chicken itself was pretty bland. I like the two dishes (pho and tom kha) separately but not sure if I like them together. Also ordered the crème brûlée latte (9/10) and the earl grey matcha latte (5/10). I wish the earl grey had a stronger presence. Overall I think it's a place you should try at least once if you want to try Asian dishes with a fusion twist.

Three Gorges is a small, no-frills restaurant with bold, authentic Chinese flavors with a Sichuan…read morecuisine twist. The menu has nicely seasoned dishes that balance heat, flavor, and aroma. I ordered hot and sour pork soup. I had never had hot and sour soup with meat. Portions were generous, ingredients fresh, and the food arrived smoking hot. The noodles were soft, smooth and flavorful. The pork inside looked like tiny meatballs. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the restaurant was completely full and customers were continuing to flow in. Because the restaurant is rather small, I had to wait about 20 minutes for my order. Jim, one of the owners, said if I had ordered 3 items it would take about 45 minutes, that's why I went with one. You could easily tell that many folks at the restaurant were regulars, which means the food, service or both were exceptional. Definitely will be returning to Three Gorges...

Even though we've been to this complex off Research a ton of times, we had never been to House of…read moreThree Gorges until last weekend when we met some friends for an early dinner as soon as they opened. Even at 4:30 pm, the place got pretty slammed. We're a house divided on this place; one of us thinks it was really good, while the other one thought it was only OK. The food comes out fast, alarmingly fast. The fried green beans are always a must for us, and these were good, but not superior to any of the other ones that you can find around town. The bok choy was also typical, and the famed mapo tofu--while wonderfully spicy--was really greasy. We both loved the cumin lamb, our favorite dish. What sets it apart here is that the meat is more "wet", and again, the spice factor was just right. We now have to mention the dumplings. Our kiddo ordered some pork pot stickers, and a woman came out to put the plate in front of her; our daughter then proceeded to move the sauce off the plate and was about to dig in when the woman came back, put the sauce back on the plate and then delivered it to another table!!!!!!!!!! How many food safety laws were violated in that moment is beyond us!! The potstickers were disgusting btw...frozen and overfried and terrible. Overall, the restaurant might have been 3.5 stars, mayyyyyyybe 4, but after the whole Dumpling Situation, we're settling on 3. Doubtful whether we will be back though.

Went here for the first time for a work lunch and was astonded how good it was. I ordered the…read moreCrossing the Bridge noodles with green pepper broth. All the mix in sides that could with the broth were fresh and all complimented well when added to the broth. The broth it self had a little tingle spiciness to it but was just so savory and delicious with veggie after taste hints. A friend who had been to Ten Seconds before recommended the green pepper and I am passing that recommendation along to you. I did not order apps but the peanuts and garlic vingear mushrooms were recommended to me by the same friend. Will be trying those when I visit for dinner. I look forward to making multiple more trips to 10 Seconds. It is a great addition to the Austin Asian cuisine landscape.

Really amazing service. William was our server. I think he managed the other tables too. He was…read morepatient because I had no idea what to order. Adorable and comfortable. No loud music. Lovely! I love when you get a carafe of water as you sit down. I had the most amazing soup. The sides were so yummy. I'll get extra next time for sure.

It's hard to find Indonesian food in Texas so I was super excited to find Yeni's! They have a few…read morepopular favorites like beef rendang and bubur ayam. Unfortunately, I was not super hungry so I only order one plate. I had to pick batagor which is a fried chicken and shrimp cake with spicy peanut sauce. It was delicious and is probably my all time favorite Indonesian dish. Yeni's is a food truck parked outside of Night Owl bar. You can either take to go or sit at one of their shared outdoor picnic tables. Great spot to get a small taste of what Indonesian food is like. I highly recommend you give it a try!

This place has been on my list for awhile, and I really wanted to try some indonesian food in…read moreAustin. My friend and I were surprised to find it nestled away in the parking lot of Night Owl bar, kind of random. We really enjoyed the food! She got the porridge and I got the chicken with rice. The chicken was tender although the sauce was a bit on the sweet side for me, and the it went well with the rice. It tasted light and not greasy, and the price was fair. You're allowed to sit inside the bar which was nice to keep out of the rain.

Very underrated and somewhat hidden Vietnamese restaurant…read more The sandwiches (bahn mi) are excellent. The bread is the only thing normal good while everything else is excellent. The veggie bowl is wonderfully fresh and reminded us of food in Vietnam. Service is very attentive and the inside is nice. There's even a full bar with fun cocktails. Parking is super easy.

One of the worst dining experiences ever. Came here for our…read morelunch break from work, wanting to try a new place. Looked super good so we were excited. We ended up ordering 2 drinks. 2 small bites and 2 unusual banh mi's. The drinks were good, then we got the small bites. Mango salad and shrimp skewers. we got the salad first which had a horrible flavor that neither me or my boyfriend could do, so we set it aside. we did eat the crackers that came with it. it was good. Then we got the shrimp skewers, which came and looked black. We decided to give it a try anyways, it was horribly overcooked. like rubber wouldn't even describe it. so we didn't eat it either. i ate the cucumbers that came with it which were good. We finally got the banh mi's which were ok we ate it but nothing special. Then came the time when server came to ask if we're ready for check. We ended up mentioning that we hated the salad and the shrimp. still untouched on the table. she said to give her a moment. and we sat and waited for 10 minutes. while they were talking about us and them saying "they did touch the shrimp" (yes we took 2 bites to try it obviously, then we didn't touch it afterwards) finally after 10 minutes they bring us the check. which they didn't take anything off of. so we paid $70 for 2 banh mis. left hungry with a horrible experience. We were still thinking of coming back just to grab some drinks cause they looked good. but after voicing our complaints, then those complaints ignored. Never again. Horrible.