Food was mid, portions good size, great service, I don't think I'd crave again the food or this chain again in general, but the worker that helped us and this location overall is great and recommended. read more

Chi'Lantro - K #2 K'Pop Chicken Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

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KPop chicken is BOMB. Really love that ChiLantro is consistent across all locations. First time coming to this South location and food was great! Prepared quickly too. read more

This place is definitely Americanized as some folks point out, but it is still a somewhat relatively option for those who are a bit tired of Chipotle. They provide some Korean-style toppings and then are pretty flexible with what you order. I was able to swap the crispy chicken in for the beef, which was nice. I didn't like that they charged me extra to swap the chicken in without informing me. But overall, the toppings were plenty, healthy, and crispy. This is a good option if you are watching what you eat. read more

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I haven't left many reviews recently, but felt obligated for this one. My team has been ordering Chilantro for lunch the last few weeks and man is the meat quality bad. I gave it several tries, and now have to speak up about the beef. It's really bad- gristle, chewy stuff I have to take out of my mouth and throw away. I can't even finish chewing it because my lunch break isn't long enough. I can't speak for the chicken, but the beef seems lacking. Chilantro, if you're listening, pleaee taste the beef you're serving for lunch and find a better vendor. Edit: updated to 3-stars for the very professional and useful response from the business. read more

Threw it away and didn't eat dinner. The quality of the food was terrible. The "ribeye" was dry, rough, and for lack of a better way to describe it, fuzzy. The meat was not edible.. The rest of the bowl were veggies and were not fresh. I'd rather go without a meal than eat such poor quality food and risk getting sick. Won't be back. read more

I come here a little too often. Every time I'm in the area. I come and eat here. I love the tofu here. So I'm always either getting kimchi fries or a rice bowl. The service is always fast in this location. Rarely any lines. And it's such a chill place to sit and eat. Or just get to go. read more

I write this review with a heavy heart, as my friends and I have had many wonderful Chi'Lantro meals over 7 years. Yes, there has been times when there was inconsistency in terms of food quality and portion size. However, last night proved to be a deal breaker for me, as the additional beef, tofu and dumplings were almost inedible unless one was on the verge of starvation. And I don't say that mildly and without justification. The meat was tough and salty and tasted like it had been sitting and stewing all day. The tofu was also chewy and overly salted. The worst were the 6 additional dumplings for the price of $6.50 that were stale and bland tasting. I can only conclude they had been sitting for a long period of time exposed or else they had been stomped on. That may have been my last time at Chi'Lantro. Sad as it was such an Austin celeb chef triumph back in the day! read more

I keep forgetting to post this. But I had a great taste for what they have here. Fresh and yummy. It's kind of like a Chipotle but way healthier food. The service was good. The place kept clean, and the staff checked up on us. The only thing is a bit expensive. It was about 25 for a small bowl. It fills you up... But quality over quantity is what I was always told...lol read more

Chi'Lantro - Place looks fire! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got their b'bimbap with caramelized kimchi as an add on and soy glazed chicken. It was so fire- tangy flavours with umami and a bunch of textures that worked together. Can't speak to ambiance or service because I postmated this lol- however I really enjoyed it and I'll be back for more. read more

Pickup with no human interaction, they just left it sitting cold next to the door. They really hate customers. Anyway, it was a complete waste of money. I only had a couple of bites and threw the food away. A couple of minutes after I ordered from Snarfs Sandwiches, because it never disappoints. read more

Tasted 2 samples food was burnt dry and tasted like rubber! Definitely 100% not even Korean food. Don't waste ur time

My first time here. I really enjoyed this place. Food is very tasty and fresh. I have the spicy chicken with white rice . My daughter had the noodles with spicy pork. I tried both and think I liked the pork better but both were very good. read more

Chi'Lantro - Create Your Own Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

Loved the service, tasty food, ample quantity and bunch of options to choose from. The place has minimalistic vibes which is perfect for fast food. A group of 8 of us tried different bowls. All of them very tasty and super colorful and flavorful. Visiting from out of state, had read about this place and this visit for late lunch one day didn't disappoint at all. read more

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Chi'lantro was one of my favorite restaurants pre-pandemic and this was my first time back. And let me tell you: this was the homecoming I dreamed of! I did a build your own bowl and all the ingredients were tasty and fresh. We had a mixture of different proteins amongst our friend group, and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. My favorite is always going to be the tofu, and I recommend getting it if they have itThey were so kind when we told them our dinner plans fell through, and they made sure to accommodate our group so our evening wasn't ruined. I will always appreciate them and it was a nice, chill way to end an otherwise chaotic evening read more

Chi'Lantro - BYOB with tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

The good: This is like a Chipotle for Korean bowls. I tried a custom chicken bowl with Korean acorn noodles. I love the texture and chewiness of the slippery noodles and how it absorbs all of the sauce. I also love how you can customize each bowl and add tons of really fun options. I love how colorful the bowl was after all of the vegetable toppings were included. I ordered using their online website and my food was on time. The bowl was a pretty large size for under $11. It was very affordable and nutritious. They also sell lots of fun and unique self-serve drinks. There's plenty of parking at this location. The workers were friendly and quick. The bad: The texture and flavor of the chicken was just okay for me. I added beans because that was an option to choose from but it felt misplaced. The interesting: They'll be at South by Southwest! They have almost 10 locations in Austin and are opening another location in Houston soon. read more

Just love this place for interesting food and the success story of food truck to brick and mortar. SOLA is my preferred location. I pick up orders from the App. Counter staff are very nice. Signing up with App provides for rewards such as free bowl after you order 9 and various other promos. I go for the glass noodles as a base for K-pop chicken with loads of goodies I select, occasionally topped with fried egg. Tried dumplings last night and loved them atop my bowl. read more

This location remains my favorite and the kimchi fries are everything! They have made changes to the dining room size but I went on a Saturday mid afternoon and was able to find a seat and eat there. Whoever put together my kimchi fries did an awesome job! read more

Chi'Lantro - Kimchi fries-delicious!! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great experience here! Ordered online (super simple and straightforward with plenty of options to customize). It was ready within 20 minutes and placed on a table right inside with my name on it. First off, for the price I'd say the portions are generous. One bowl will likely last me two if not three meals. The ingredients in the bowl all seem fresh and it tastes amazing when all mixed together! Looking forward to trying different combinations in the future. The kimchi fries are good, but probably could be a meal on its own, so either get it as a meal or to share with maybe 2-3 friends as an appetizer. Overall great experience, and will be coming back for some convenient, delicious, food! read more

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I love how its Korean-Mexican fusion food served in a chipotle-style for a reasonable cost! literally perfect for my parents lols :) We got their signature kimchi fries with soy glazed chicken + Korean fried chicken wings in their Gangnam sauce as appetizer. & each got our own bowl - in mine, I got the jasmine rice bowl with Korean BBQ Steak + loaded it with a bunch of toppings (kimchi, corn, veggies, avocado, etc). I really like their carrot ginger dressing! read more

Chi'Lantro - CYOB - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food and service were great. If you want something different, tasty and fast, this is your place.

Need one of these in San Antonio. I am in love with this place and the concept. Super nice staff, and delicious food. It's a build your bowl type of place. But my absolute favorite thing to eat here are the wings. You MUST try the wings. Go check this place out. Great service and cool environment. We will return. read more

Sometimes you follow the hype only to land flat and other times the hype is earned and the substance is even better. Whew, thank goodness this was in the second group because I've had my fair share of the first being new to Austin. The loaded fries are everything promised and more! I customized the options a bit but kept it mostly true to spirit. The kimchi adds so much flavor and a lovely crunch. The sauces are awesome! The portion is huge and served as dinner for two! Highly recommended. read more

Chi'Lantro - Kimchi fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was amazing! Cool concept for a Korean bbq style chipotle vibe! Friendly staff :) read more

Chi'Lantro - K'pop #2 K'Pop Chicken Bowl and ##1 ChiLantro B'bimbap and Veggie Dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

Asian fusion bowls, wraps, and salads What could go wrong? First, the ordering process is opaque. The price for the b'bimbap bowl was given as a range. Depending on what? No idea! Then there were supposed to be choices -- including a choice of meat, and a choice between white or brown rice. Did the server ask me to choose? Nope. He dished out beef and white rice. (He did offer a choice of sauces.) I might have been okay with all that, if the food had been good. But no. The beef was tough and I had to spit out parts as inedible. And the dish was dry. read more

Amazing service we came in here 3 minutes before closing, and a nice gentleman gladly served us and did not make us feel bad at all. Will definitely be our go to chilantros now ! read more

Came here for an early lunch on Sunday and it was so delicious!! I got the build your own bowl and I loved how many toppings there were and they were all so flavorful!! I got the spicy chicken and it was so delicious and seasoned!! They have a lot of fresh ingredients too so I felt nice and full but not bloated/heavy afterwards. The pricing is really good and the staff are so nice!! We didn't have to wait at all and there was a good amount of seating especially since there weren't many people there read more

I remember seeing the founder of this restaurant on Shark Tank. Gotta tell you: I really enjoyed my lunch here yesterday. Everything was fresh, crunchy, spicy, tangy, & full of flavor. I really like that the served the food in a ceramic bowl with a proper metal fork. reducing plastic waste is a major bonus attraction for me. The service was polite and prompt & I'll definitely be eating here again. Lots of variety & it all seems relatively healthy as well. I got the crispy tofu Japchae bowl and honestly my mouth waters thinking about it. read more

I had a kimchi fries craving the day before and after looking at the pictures on Yelp, I just couldn't help it but had to try out this place. Apparently, it's home to the original kimchi fries. I definitely couldn't pass it up. With the tag line " Korean BBQ inspired", some could easily mistaken this place to be a Korean BBQ joint, but it is not. Someone wrote below that it's the child of Korean and Chipotle, and they are correct. You get to make a bowl of your own ingredients, which they lay out before you like a salad bar. I wasn't too interested in that so I stuck to my original intention of getting some kimchi fries. One thing that I was really hoping for was some bulgogi kimchi fries, but they didn't have that option. So I opted for the spicy pork. The dish itself wasn't mind blowing like I had hoped. I wish there was more sauce, more meat, and more kimchi frankly. It was mostly cheese and fries. I tried to spread out the toppings but it still didn't cover some of the fries. It did do the job of being kimchi fries, but I rather stick to some places back home in Houston. read more

Chi'Lantro - Kimchi fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

After many years of being a devoted fan of Chi'Lantro, I have to say the quality has certainly gone down. The Kimchi fries of the past were plump, fried to perfection, and the portion sizes were so hearty... I HAD TO SHARE! Here we are in 2022: the portion of the fries? Diet-sized. The melted cheese? Cold & literally tossed on top of your meal. Officially here to announce, the pizazz that made Chi'Lantro magical... is officially gone. read more

Good protocol during covid. Well marked signs and good traffic flow. I sure wish there was one of these in south park, but it's worth the drive. We have a salad, a rice bowl, a noodle bowl, and kimchi fries. We didn't order online and ordering in store was easy. The food was prepared quickly and correctly. We are in the car on the shady side of the parking lot. After reminding ourselves how tasty the food is and how good the service is we'll be back for sure. read more

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customer service was amazing and the food was even better. Well kept and clean. glad we stopped here, really good!

You might like this Korean-ish food if you like fast food. I found it too salty and too sweet at the same time and the food does not seem as high quality as the McDonald's-owned "Chipotle's" experience. The service does not extend past someone scooping. The ambiance was pretty fast food, as well. read more

Ehhhh. The service was blah, took wayyy too long to get my order. The wings were JUST "okay" they didn't have options on the flavor like more Korean fried wing offer. $12.99 for 6 wings is ridiculous....never again lol might try a different item at a different location tho read more

Chi'Lantro - Inside - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I've been wanted to try this place for a while, and I am so happy I got to try it. Walking into the establishment has a warm and welcoming feeling. Staff is super nice and polite. A bit pricey but you definitely get the portion of what you pay. While the Kimchi fries are supposedly the main star, I would disagreee and say that the fried chicken is better. Maybe because I prefer savory things, but it tops the fries. Don't get me wrong, the kimchi fries are still delicious. The bowl itself is really filling and tasty. I'm excited to go back and try either the taco or burrito. Overall, worth a try. Stop by if you have at least 15 minutes to spare! read more

Quick meal, quality food, fast casual atmosphere. You order your food at the counter, and find a seat (if there is any) yourself. I ended up getting a noodle bowl with spicy chicken. The chicken was very good as were the noodles. For a quick, easy meal, I would go back. read more

Chi'Lantro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

Chi'Lantro is probably my husbands favorite spot to grab food and snacks. If he could eat here 3x a day, he absolutely would. With that being said, I've eaten here many times over the last 2 years I've lived in Austin. Aside from having delicious and flavorful food (fries, rice/noodle bowls, amazing burger), they also have great service. A go-to if you're hungry is the burger with added rib eye beef and carmelized kimchi. Don't forget to order kimchi fries! For drinks they feature standard soft drinks, a selection of craft beer and strawberry/basil homemade lemonade. read more

Chi'Lantro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

While the food is five stars, the atmosphere, unfortunately, may bring it down to four. The food is flavorful and a creative build-your-own bowl Korean-Mexican fusion, order-at-the-counter establishment. Options like sweet potato noodles, rice, and salad round out the base, with hot additions including soy glazed chicken and Korean BBQ steak. I enjoyed the vegetarian offerings, including Kimchi and Korean esquites. Perfect for a casual night with flavorful food. read more

They make damn tasty bowls! Tastes so good but I'm still getting lots of veggies! They will give you samples of the meats if you want to know what they taste like before you order. And if you can't decide between proteins, you can go half and half. Some of the meats can be on the salty side for my taste, but flavor is great. My favorite way of getting the food is either the rice bowl or glass noodles, and with the carrot ginger sauce (prob my favorite) or the sesame vinaigrette. read more

Chi'Lantro - Noodle bowl with beef and spicy pork, with an added egg on top - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

We only came to try the infamous kimchi fries and they totally met the hype. For $8.99 you get a mountain of fries topped with your choice of meat (we got pork), caramelized sauteed kimchi, cheese, scallions, cilantro, a mayo based sauce and sriracha. I was expecting the fries to be pretty soggy underneath all the toppings like how animal style fries get from In-n-Out. These fries actually held their crispiness for the most part. I shared these with two other people as a snack and we really struggled to finish them even though they were delicious. The servers were nice but it is mostly self serve. They take your order at a counter, give you a number, then drop your food off. I wish I had the stomach to try more items on their menu. Next time! read more

Chi'Lantro - The Original Kimchi Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love kimchi fries. After trying Chi'Lantro for the first time 2 years ago, I had to come back on my most recent trip to Austin. I've tried kimchi fries a few other times at other restaurants, but didn't think they were as flavorful as the ones here. Would definitely recommend visiting! Pros (+) Vegetarian options: The tofu is actually really good here. It has a great texture that really differentiates it from tofu at other restaurants. Everything on the menu seemed easily customized to have tofu (+) Quick service: The food came out quickly and the cashiers / servers were nice. The cards on the table made it easy for them to find us read more

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