Unassuming strip mall location serving delicious, well-seasoned asian fusion with delicious…read moreVietnamese food alongside samplings from other asian nations (Chinese general tsos, Thai noodle dishes, etc). Simple booths and tables on tiled floor. The decor/ambiance is nothing to write about but its is clean, the food is fresh, and the service is speedy. I would return again.

Food was amazing and fast at peak dinner time!! Service was good. We will be back soon!read more

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.

Chinese Xi-An region cuisine…read more - classic stewed pork w/ handmade bread 9/10: meat was juicy and flavorful, the handmade bread also tastes similar to ones I had in Xi An! I recommend giving this a try!! - Stir-fried handmade noodles with cumin marinated beef 7/10: chewy noodles, very cumin-y beef, the flavors are strong and its good BUT it doesn't compare to another xi-an restaurant in austin.... - cumin marinated lamb with handmade biang biang noodles 8/10: yummy noodles, i don't think they put enough spices and hot oil because the "sauce oil" would not mix and spread so some noodles were flavorless.  Service was fast and the restaurant was clean!

Tried Happy Dragon with takeout ordered ahead of time. The prices are mid range and parking for…read morepickup was easy. We got the spicy stir-fried handmade noodles with beef and hot and sour soup dumplings with pork and cabbage. The soup dumplings were a bit too sour for my taste. The dough was really good, but the flavor just wasn't for me, so I wouldn't order these again. The handmade noodles, were good! They had a great chewy texture and lots of flavor with a little heat. At first, I thought they were a bit skimpy on the meat, but then I discovered most of it was hiding at the bottom. The ratio was definitely a little off, but once I mixed everything together, it was great. I'll definitely come back for the spicy beef noodles.

Wow! Either Bo Asian has stepped up their flavor profiles or the chef last night was on fire!…read more Everything was incredible last night. We got General Tso's Chicken, right amount of heat when we chose very spicy. Kung Pao Chicken at medium spice was still spicy enough to hit our taste buds. Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork Fried Rice had the right kind of heat and was so good makes me not want to buy any other kind of fried rice. Mandarin Style Beef also had a hit of spice level that was yummy! We got chicken egg rolls and a free chicken low mein as well to round things out. By far the best experience I've had with Bo Asian. We picked up our order on the way home and it was ready in 10 minutes after placing the order online. Epic! A pic from my plate is attached.

I pick up food from here for work and this is the rudest service I've encountered by a mile. Had…read moretwo separate Andrews in the order and they just packed them together in the sealed bag. When I asked about it the english challenged man went and got a woman from the back and when I said I was short one (they stacked both nametags on the bag) she barked "We packed them together" and stomped off. These were two separate orders mind you, Andrew R. and Andrew M. You'd think I set the place on fire the way she reacted. Also it was noon and there wasn't a soul in the place, bad sign.

I came for a co-bday celebration with a group of friends and had a great time…read more We came for Steak Frites night and the steak was delicious (and the butter!). Fries were crispy and yummy as well. We came in time for happy hour and we were debating the burger but everyone was so glad they got the steak frites. Someone has has the burger before and she said it's amazing. I tried the Dry January mocktail and I really enjoyed it. I was hesitant at first because it said five spice and that's a spice blend that needs to be wielded carefully and they did it perfectly. We also had the aricini and brussel sprouts appetizers. Both great. The sauces for the aricini were delicious! They also surprised us with really amazing ice cream. The caramel had fish sauce that gave it an amazing umami taste to it. They also has thin shrimp chips around the glass to give it a little bit of crunch (they were going for a popcorn inspired dessert and they really hit the mark!) Our server was awesome. Very friendly. Very attentive. Made our group feel very special. Even before we arrived as I was making reservations, they were super friendly and accommodating. I have been to their airport location and the breakfast tacos are great so I was hoping their main location was good and it was amazing! I definitely recommend this restaurant. They also have such a lovely patio area that would be nice in the fall.

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.

It's been some time since we've been back and I'm glad we did. I couldn't tell if they have a new…read morechef but some of the items we tried this time have a different twist in president stink as well as taste. The fish taco was especially delish and fresh with the flavorful fresh Vietnamese herbs. Our son also got the brisket tacos from the kids menu and to our pleasant surprise, they aren't drenched in fat this time. Previously, they drip out fat when he picks them up but it is pmt he drier side this time but the meat is still moist and flavorful. Our waitress was incredible and also treated us with a complimentary Thai tea bingsu to celebrate my birthday. The dessert was yummy and a perfect way to end the meal.

It was okay. I don't really recommend Brunch, maybe the dinner menu is better. We tried the bao…read morebuns and the meat overpowered it completely, it was hard to get any taste of the cucumber, bun or bbq sauce. The Brussels sprouts were the best thing we had, 8/10. The katsu chicken bowl was not great. Chicken was dry, and not very hot. Egg was cooked well but didn't really balance with the curry. It needed a pop of acidity somewhere, but just didn't have it. The food I give a 2, pushed it up to a 3 bc of the playground for the kids. Overall, given the reviews my expectations were too high. This place is okay.

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 !

Austin's Vietnamese food scene over the years has been lacking but year after year, more authentic…read morespots are opening and my search for the best authentic Vietnamese restaurant is finally complete. Austin's 100% authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Bun Bo Hue: chewy noodles, fresh big chunks of pork and soft beef. The bowl is made the way I would make it at home, tons of meat. For less than $16, it's the best value to dollar to meal in my opinion more than pho or ramen. It is a bowl full of dark and light spicy flavors of soup. Fresh toppings on top, a big piece of pork blood cake. It's as good as Houston BBH. The banh cuon, man, taste like Vietnam. Fresh fresh fresh rice rolls, not too oily which I appreciate, nice textures of the ground pork which is nicely seasoned, sliced woodear mushrooms, and crispy onions on top. The bean sprouts are nicely steamed and sliced cucumbers add a warranted cooling taste. The nuoc mam for me I want to be saltier, garlic, fish sauce but I can add more spice from the bottles on the table. When you take in a bite of the rice roll, dipped in nuoc mam, it's a taste of Vietnam street food. Plus finish it off with a fresh blanched bean sprout. The price point less than $15 is worth it. Now let's talk about my all time favorite, banh knot. Fried little cakes filled with shrimp, a little bit of coconut milk, green onions and it's a little cup of goodness. Add some nuoc mam and it holds it in the cake. It comes with fresh lettuce, sliced cucumbers, and carrots. Roll it into a little roll, bite into the cake and bite into the vegetable lettuce wrap. It's all time goodness. A 1000% must try. Btw, the dining room and all the utensils are very clean. The plates are also spotless.

Saigon 512 is amongst the top rated Vietnamese restaurants in the Austin-Metro area! I've been…read morecoming here occasionally the past few years (before and after their renovation) and leave satisfied every time. I uploaded their recent menu items as they have a new staff and are still in the process of training them to serve their whole menu again. My personal favorites that I get on rotation each time I come are the Banh Cuon w/ Pork (Vietnamese Rice Cake), Large Banh Xeo (w/ no squid), and Com Ga Di Bo (Rice Plate w/ Boiled Chicken). I always order a side of Goi Cuon Nem Nuong with my respective entree as well. The Sugar Cane Juice is absolutely delicious, fresh, and not too sweet. The service here is always friendly, attentive, and timely. Nice relaxing atmosphere with television and restaurant music for your dining experience. Definitely recommend for all my fellow Vietnamese food lovers!

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.