We usually love to eat here but service can be a little meh. Food is good we got the soup dumpling…read morepork and pho, orange chicken and the beef rib pho. I'm pretty disappointed since I had them package my food one waited about 20 min for them to package it up for me and two I still had two very large beef ribs left over and once I arrived home I noticed they did not pack those up only the noodles and broth which is pretty outrageous considering you're paying a hefty upcharge for the beef ribs. So be aware when they're packing up your food that they're packing up EVERYTHING.

Don't miss out on this hidden gem. Unique calamari, soup dumplings, city's best dim sum. Good…read morefood, good music, good people.

Fed the family of 18 quickly and we loved our food!…read more Chicken Karaage was a favorite! Brussel Sprouts delicious Parking was limited on a Sunday afternoon but worth it Enjoy! Will come again when in Austin.

This review I dug up is from a while ago, things may have changed…read more January 2020 was my first time at Loro in South Austin. My companion and I went at 5 PM on a Thursday. There is a parking lot that was pretty full but not completely. Once inside, we took seats at the back bar where a buddy suggested we sit for faster service. We had menus and water within minutes, and our bartender was attentive the whole time. We ordered a mix of dishes that had been recommended and a couple more: Oak grilled Snap peas, Coconut scented Rice, Chicken Karaage, Tomato and Cucumber salad, Smoked Prime Bavette Plate, Smoked Beef brisket plate, and Chocolate mousse. For drinks we got Thai Berry smash and Mandarin Margarita. Overall, there was good flavor in all the dishes, with well-paired flavor combos, which is the standard Hai Hospitality sets. However, some dishes didn't have as bold flavor as I was hoping. The Chicken karaage could have been bolder. Surprisingly, the Tomato and Cucumber salad had more flavor than expected. The Prime Bavette and Smoked Brisket were great, though a bit pricy. Both of the drinks were excellent, but only got one each as we're not big on spending on alcohol with dinner. Normally I'd go to this type of place with high-end satiation expectations, such as at Uchiko, where actually filling up would cost a lot so I don't fill up and plan to eat a couple hours later. However, we were both full after eating the above, and even had a piece of brisket and some rice to take home. For the quality, the value is there. The service was great, the bartender checked on us multiple times, and gave us updates on what dishes were left to come out once we were about two-thirds through our order. Each time a dish came we got a refresher on what it was from the server, which I like. The place was about 1/3 full at 5 PM and 2/3 full when we left at 5:45 PM, with the volume-level rising. The speed and quality of the meal taken together is excellent-- we were in and out quickly and enjoyed our fine dining. The restaurant was a bit dark; I could read the menu fine, but one older gentleman had to use his phone to see the menu text. At the end of the meal, a small gift card helped lower the price so it was under 100 out the door. We ended up being very happy with the food and experience-- it was great, but it wasn't amazing solely because a couple dishes needed their good flavor to be bolder. No single item wasn't good, and a couple were exceptional, so I'd easily recommend this restaurant and would like to go back.

When wonderful humans start businesses in the community like this one, you KNOW it's a labor of…read morelove. They are in a "soft opening" phase currently, and we got to meet the owner who was very enthusiastic about his business, the community, and garnering any feedback we had. The food is - in one word, impeccable. We went in for a snack and ended up ordered 4x as much as we meant to because everything was so darn delicious. The menu consists of baos, sushi, hand rolls, adorable pearl shaped nigiri, bento, and more - they are all customizable with yummy sauces (miso butter - mmm!), and many types of protein (seriously like all the protein options you can find at a premium sushi bar). Everything is served with house made sauces so if you are a condiment gal/guy like me this is your place! Food - I had the escolar, unagi, and scallop hand rolls (all under $5 each) and was so surprised by the quality / freshness of the protein and the portions given. The escolar was so soft and buttery. I then ordered the shrimp fresh roll (also under $5, it was HUGE) and the chicken katsu baos (around $6-7) - they were amazing. The chicken tenders are panko crusted and fried crispy. BF tried the steak baos and LOVED them too. Okay also did I mention the PRICES?! You can't get quality food like that for a greater deal. Drinks are all $8 and hit the spot :) The interior is not completely redone / set up yet but I can't to come back when it is! The phone / QR code system makes it so easy to order. JUST GO! and Support this incredible addition to the neighborhood.

If you're looking for something quick, casual, and cheap, this would be your spot! I feel like it's…read morejust very average, like a decent spot to just fuel up, but not necessarily somewhere I would bring friends to. It is pretty cheap, but the serving sizes match the price, not really filling you up. The baos were pretty good. The char siu pork belly didn't look the most appealing. But it smelled and tasted pretty decent. They give you a good amount of meat too. The turmeric chicken was pretty good too, I really liked the seasoning on this one. The sushi was ok though. The presentations was super cute, with the little sushi balls! But the fish itself didn't taste as fresh as I would have liked. The workers were all really friendly though. You can practically see inside the whole kitchen when you walk in, so it's a little unsettling walking in and seeing all the workers like standing there waiting for you to put your order in online, but interacting with them, they were really friendly.

We love the place. We usually go to Bar Peached on 6th because it's closer. That location was…read moreclosed due to some fire incident so we went here instead. I love the ambiance inside and outside. The food is decent.

Love an Asian fusion spot and Peached Tortilla hit the mark…read more What we ordered: Yuzu Ricotta Pancakes (13): coconut whipped cream, candied lemon zest Chicken Katsu Curry (14): fried chicken katsu, pasture-raised fried egg, japanese curry, sweet tea pickled onions, egg furikake, jasmine rice Service was very good and would definitely recommend to a friend.

Loro is the head on collision of Texas BBQ & Asian Fusion - What could go wrong ?…read moreAbsolutely nothing. Such an amazing menu which at first leaves one perplexed and frozen. But have no fear! Just dive in , everything is amazing. May I suggest the following? To start order the Brussels Sprouts Chicken Karaage Crunchy Sweet Corn Fritters And for main course order: CHAR SIEW PORK BELLY OAK SMOKED SALMON SAKE CAN 1/2 Chicken The best things on the menu - definitely a place to over order and share with everyone.

Food was great and very flavorful! Busy lunch and decent amount of dining area and seating. Prices…read morewere okay and pretty on par for the Domain.. my food was a 5 ! Service wasn't great.. average (3 star) but the counter service person didn't seem to want to care to be there ... maybe it's new so working out the service can take time ! Would try it again for sure because we enjoyed the food !

While I'm going to say that this isn't my favorite vegan pho in town, it's still better than many…read more What really keeps me coming back are the vegan eggrolls. THESE are the best imperial rolls around, mark my words; perfectly crispy, juicy inside, not greasy, and served piping hot. You must get at least one order per person. Those are the rules. They do some great things with tofu. Garlic tofu, in the banh mi, vermicelli noodle salad, and rice plate comes out nicely fried and flavorful. Many of these items aren't vegan by default, but easily adapted upon request. Speak up, they know how to help! Also, I appreciate how chill of a spot it is overall. Never crazy busy, comfortable, spacious, always fast service, and perfect for the whole family.

I've been here twice now, and this place has earned a spot on my rotation…read more I started with my standard Pho Tai, and it was excellent. The broth was perfect and authentic. On my return trip, I went for the Stone Pot Pho with fresh noodles, and it was even better. I can't go back to regular noodles after having the fresh noodles. I found the staff friendly and attentive both times. If you want authentic Vietnamese, I'd come here.

Very nice establishment with great interior design touch, however the food was lacking for the…read moreprice. I went with my brother and we had a fun time talking with the people around us. For $150/head you get solid Chinese food, with nice presentation. To me, if I consider the $150 price point for the meal, paying simply for presentation is not enough, especially if you consider other restaurants competing at this price point in the Austin area. Very few of the dishes had any real flavor advancements/innovations past the original Chinese dish it was based on. For example, the salt and pepper lobster comes out in this fancy wide wooden dish, filled with dried peppers, and then is seated on a textured stone bowl with sliced lettuce under the lobster tail. All to get 2 bites of typical tasting lobster. Was the lobster good? yes, but the general feeling is pay more to get better presentation, and less food for the money, not a food taste upgrade. To be fair, that may be what the restaurant is targeting. To contextualize Ling's kitchen, I feel as if you would be able to get a larger version of most if not all dishes, with similar quality in Houston for $20. For $150 you would be able to feed an entire family with drinks and dessert normally so I do not feel as if the money is worth it. Not much innovation on the flavors for the palate, but the food had very cute visuals. Service was nice, and the Chef's energy was infectious.

Finally had a chance to try this out to celebrate my wife's birthday. If you get tired of reading,…read morethe punchline is "this is a meal you should go enjoy!" When you arrive, you are gathered in a side room with the other guests and served prosecco or tea, and a tasty opening bite. Our hosts were Nick and Mateo, and they were solid throughout the meal. If you want any wine/sake, you get that selected at this time (bottles only). We chose a sauv blanc from Round Pond, a CA vineyard where we'd visited with family years ago. Many of the dishes are seafood so this was a nice pairing. Once the group has arrived, you're seated around a giant and well decorated table in the actual kitchen. It's a super cool vibe with nice music and intimate lighting. Each course is announced with a gong, and thoughtfully explained, including the connection to Chef Ling and how to best enjoy. I didn't come across anything I didn't love, but I'll highlight a few of my favorites. The fried taro with spicy crabmeat aioli ate like a delicious crab cake! The dry aged Peking duck was a stunner, coming in a smoke filled wooden box. One piece was meant to be eaten in fluffy bun, the other to be enjoyed more purely. There's also a smoked duck tongue which is tasty, just trust me! There's also filet mignon was rich and tender, laying in a delicious green sauce. Chef's kiss! Midway through the meal you are invited to introduce yourself briefly to the table. You also get to walk around enjoy some extra bites and visit with the chefs. It was a charming and diverse crowd. A real slice of Austin. See my pictures for a good sense of what you're in for. You will definitely not leave hungry or disappointed. Chef Ling is present and makes her way around the table during the meal. She is kind and humble, but clearly knows what she's doing!

Ordered takeout last night, and wow. The sushi was incredibly fresh, colorful, and probably the…read morebest I've ever had there. The fried rice was fantastic, too. But can we talk about the beef? I don't know what they're doing back there, but it was so tender it practically surrendered when my chopsticks touched it. I'll definitely be ordering again!

I ordered the salmon bento box and a couple of maki rolls for my daughters. Honestly didn't think…read morethe fish was of high quality or as fresh as I'd like. The gyozas and grilled fish (hamachi Kama) were the best items we ordered, so I do recommend those if you end up going. I did appreciate that they gave free miso soup as a starter. The meal was expensive, as expected with sushi restaurants. Ambiance was nice (dark and moody) but not particularly kid friendly. Service was good. Pretty average experience overall - I won't be rushing back.

Banh Xeo here is pretty good. The crepe is nice and crispy,…read moreand the veggies and shrimp fillings go well together with the fish sauce served together. I like it's served with lettuce and rice paper so you can make your own wrap.

About two weeks ago, after we saw their menu online, we noticed that they had Vietnamese food we…read morehad never heard of, so we decided to try it. However, when we went there, they told us many of the dishes on the online menu were no longer served, due to recent change in ownership. So no, they didn't have Bánh Xèo or many other items anymore. I'm not sure if they have added items back yet. But if you want certain items, I'd recommend calling ahead. I got their hot stone filet mignon rice noodles. This dish was served by a heated stone bowl with broth. On the side were two plates: one with bean sprouts, Thai basil, and jalapeño slices - the classic trio, and the other with filet mignon, rice noodles, and veggies. I was supposed to add ingredients to the bowl to cook them. Since the stone bowl was already full of broth, I had to ask for an extra bowl for me to scoop out some broth to get some space for other ingredients. That was fine, but the stone bowl was extremely hot, so I ended up overcooking both the meat and rice noodles... Their stone bowl rice noodles is from $30 -$45. Given the price and experience, I wouldn't come back.

Staff here are professional. Today, the cashier was friendly which I appreciated. I'm making drinks…read moremore at home now so, when I do get coffee while out, it's a treat for myself not just part of my errands any longer. The Owner is from Turkey and always around. The food always looks fresh. I ordered the Zebra Mocha which uses real flavors/ sauces, They use spices to enhance the other syrup flavors like butter pecan and pumpkin spice. I'm still not sure what their secret is behind the banana flavor but, it is the best one: tastes authentic, they have creamy or peanut butter flavor. They've been in Austin about 6 years and am always grateful for their drinks. They are one of the few coffee places that still offer soy milk as an option, too!

Cure Bakery & Coffee is a family oriented shop on Highway 183. Note to self, do not believe your…read moreGPS. It will lead you to the opposite side of 183. Cure is closest to the Department of Public Safety. All their pastries and desserts look extremely appetizing. Their offerings include croissants, turnovers (apple turnover...my choice today), sandwiches, breakfast rolls and cakes. In addition, they serve breakfast sandwiches with customized additions. They sometimes also have breakfast bisuits. Service is always family friendly and welcoming. Today, I ordered an iced matcha latte and apple turnover. The matcha latte was perfect - fragrant matcha flavor but not too sweet with a smooth texture. The apple turnover was flaky like most turnovers but not eye-squinting sweet. I loved every sip and every bite.