Visited this local grocery store around the corner from my hotel, and noticed that there was a…read moreMalaysian food pop-up there called Wee's Cozy Kitchen. It piqued my attention enough that I decided to come by several hours later to get my dinner there. Bit of a unique setup as it's literally just a desk at the front with a menu you can order off. You put your order in on Square and wait. And then someone comes to bring your food out all nicely wrapped up! This is probably because the person who would take your order is actually also making the food in the bank/ Ordered the Beef Rendang, since I wanted to try something that was uniquely Malaysian. The beef was very tender and paired well with the sauce. It also had an unexpected spicy kick to it, but it wasn't overwhelming. Did not expect to find Malaysian food in a downtown Austin grocery store, but here we are!

I'm no stranger to restaurants inside of other businesses, but this one took some getting used to…read more While there are a few tables inside of Royal Blue, Wee's is definitely better equipped for takeout. There's a separate register toward the front of the store for you to place your order. However, there's a very good chance the proprietor will be in the back making food, so it's really a spot for you to browse the menu and order online. Once you get past the set-up, however, Wee's is very, very good. The menu offers Malaysian curries, noodles, satays, snacks, and drinks. I opted for a beef rendang and a Thai green tea. After about 15-20 minutes, Wee emerged to hand me my order. She gave me a warm greeting and seemed invested in me enjoying my meal. And enjoy it I did! The meat was tender, the sauce rich and creamy, and the coconut flavors paired well with the pickled vegetables. There was also a lot of it: for $18, I felt like I got my money's worth. Wee's Cozy Kitchen is easy to miss unless you're looking for it, but if you stop by, you're in for a treat.

Came to Don Don Express again, but this time for takeout!…read more I already knew I wanted the Chicken Katsu again after a really great experience last time. I also checked out the appetizer menu and decided to try the curry pancake. The boxed Chicken Katsu came out piping hot. It was still a generous portion of chicken layered over rice. When I saw the side compartment, I paused for a second and thought, is that soup? Then I realized it was actually the onion, egg, and soy mixture that goes with donburi. I did not know it would be packed separately, so I was not especially careful with the container and a little of it spilled into the bag. That said, I really applaud this place for separating it. It kept the chicken katsu crispy and the rice dry and fluffy until I was ready to eat. The curry pancake was different from what I expected, but in a pleasant way. It was not filled with curry or mixed into the dough. Instead, it was a hot, crispy, flaky Asian-style pancake with a texture similar to a scallion pancake, served with a curry dipping sauce. The curry had a bold and flavorful profile. It was not thick but nor sweet as the usual Japanese curry block sauces, as I was expeecting since it is a japnese themeed place. Te curry to me tatded more indian curry stlye, a bit spicy and a strong but it had a strong savory depth. Because of the texure closer to a desn flavor croth it did not cling to the pancake as much, not like how naan would scoopt up the curry, but it still paired very well, and works nice with the katsu, too! Very happy with this meal and definitely excited to return again.

I was really looking forward to trying Don Don, but unfortunately our order was a disappointment…read more We got two beef teriyaki bento boxes. The California roll was good, and honestly the best part of the meal was the miso soup. The beef, though, was tough, dry, and completely lacking in flavor--neither of us could eat it. Such a bummer.

Absolutely phenomenal Asian food. We enjoyed our dinners so very much and the clean quiet relaxing…read moreatmosphere as well as the super fast service The food was incredibly fresh and delicious and huge generous portions. I had the Moo Goo pan after my complimentary starter of a very delicious wonton soup. Egg roll was crispy fresh perfectly cooked and stuffed with freshest shredded sweet cabbage. Hubby had combination Spicy Kung Pao and the steamed jasmine rice was perfect as well We could eat here every day while working in this area

We really like the food, but the owner's wife, the waitress, acts like she's angry that we came…read more She never smiles and seems very rude. We really don't understand because we are very nice and try to be considerate, but she just won't smile or ever seem like she is thankful that we are giving them business.

New favorite food truck in Hutto! Went to the Silo Farmers Market and were walking back home…read morethrough downtown Hutto and saw there was a newer food truck in the park so we had to stop even though we just ate at the farmers market. We ordered Vietnamese coffee and a Peach Fruitea as well as an order of the Spicy Pork Rolls. It came with a yummy, spicy red sauce. Great amount of filling with bright, fresh ingredients. I could have eaten about 20 of these and not gotten tired of them. You guys the prices! So affordable for such great products. Do not sleep on this food truck! The drinks themselves were $4-5! Stop going to Starbucks for refreshers and stop here, it will not disappoint. They also had a little girl helping out who brightened our day with her friendliness. Heading back this weekend hopefully to try more items on the menu with a more empty tummy!

I really enjoy the chicken egg rolls and lychee iced tea. Those two items where not photographed…read morebecause I ate them too quickly. The staff is always friendly and I enjoy sitting outside and eating my food. I'd definitely recommend! Next time I visit I want to try the pho apparently it's what everyone comes here for.

They've fallen off a cliff. Apparently they got a new chef and his first change was to cut the…read moresizes of the grilled skewers, remove all but one of the cold starters, change the oxtail dish to beef cheek, and remove the bone marrow from the other beef dish. Also: no more special item. New menus not yet printed, so I felt bad for the server who had to explain how much they didn't have anymore, despite what the now "old" menu said. Oxtail was one of the dishes we came back for. We opted to thank our server, leave and dine elsewhere. I hope they get things straightened out... but for now, Oko is an Ono.

Made a reservation for a birthday/anniversary reservation, forgetting we had been before until we…read morepulled up. Decided it was great the last time we went so might as well enjoy them again. The restaurant was mostly empty and when the server came to take our drink order, mentioned she'd be back to update us on "a few menu changes" Those few menu changes omitted almost half of the menu including the secret menu while they rest out a new chef. No longer available are the cold plates or the bone marrow to name a few, and the hot skewers are now "much smaller". This was enough of a change to make us source dinner elsewhere and wonder why they haven't reprinted their paper menus or update their website.

I checked this place out due to a special they were having. I can't recall the Vietnamese name but…read moreit's a fried rice cake and egg dish! I really liked it but I do wish the rice cake was crispier--we did pre order and I'm not sure if that impacted the texture. My husband got the broken rice dish which I thought was good but he prefers a traditional, non-rib style. This place is a big hidden in Springdale General and occupies a small corner. I hadn't been in this area for a hot minute but it's developed into quite a bustling food court with other small businesses to check out around the area. Their menu is small but follow on Instagram for any special dishes!

Loved all the dishes here. Very flavorful…read more Highly recommend the Chicken and rice and the ribs and rice. Ribs come with bì and the best chả trứng (egg loaf) in town!! Good chả trứng is hard to find, most are dry and not flavorful. Order ahead recommended!

The Yard is a weird and wonderful place full of food, beverages and games…read more We were enjoying some cold suds at Ants Beer Cave and were feeling peckish. There are lots of food trucks in The Yard and we decided to order from Spicy Boys. We ordered online and I walked over to pick up our food. The Crispy Asian Fried Chicken is outstanding! We got the 5 Piece Drums & Thighs with some Tingly Tater Tots, which is plenty of food for 2 people. The Thai Basil Ranch sauce was phenomenal. Pro Tip: Ask the venue, where you want to consume your chicken, if they allow outside food. Not all of them do.

Great location in front of St Elmo's Brewery. Grabbed a convenient picnic table, a beer and enjoyed…read moretheir hot chicken sandwich with tator tots. I felt that the spices on the tots were too much when paired with the sandwich. I love spice and heat but this seemed overkill. Would've been nice to have them without the spice. Service was great and quick.

Came here on a Sunday dinnertime with some friends for Vietnamese food. Showed up around 6 PM and…read morethey weren't too busy. Parking was plentiful. It's located in a strip mall with a pretty unassuming entrance. Service was great, we were warmly greeted, and they have a moderate amount of seating, though it wasn't crowded during our visit. Mostly Vietnamese food on the menu, but they also offer a lot of variety: Tom Kha Pho, iced coffee, Korean shaved ice (bingsoo), banh mi, and rice dishes. Feels like they're mostly Vietnamese focused with some fun extras mixed in. It's a pretty chill setup, you pay first at the counter, then they bring your food along with a water bottle. Pho ($17, 7/10) - Pretty standard, good flavor, large portions in a large bowl - Standard sides with mint, lime, jalapenos, and bean sprouts - No option to choose your meat, it just comes with brisket and meatballs (though I didn't ask, so maybe substitutions are possible) - Generous with the meat portions though, which was a nice bonus - Broth was rich and flavorful, plenty of noodles, left me satisfied. Definitely can compete with specialized pho spots in town Someone else at the table got the Tom Kha Pho, and it looked really good and creamy, definitely want to try that next time. Overall, this spot feels very family oriented and homestyle. Really enjoyed this meal.

We've been to Azure a handful of times now, and I honestly think it deserves to be called Azure…read moreAsian Fusion & Cafe because the food deserves just as much attention as the drinks and desserts. It's surprisingly hard to find Asian fusion done properly. By that, I mean food created by people who actually understand the different Asian cuisines they're pulling from; not just combining ingredients and calling it fusion. Doing it right is knowing the flavors, techniques and ingredients well enough to bring them together in a way that is optimal and respectful to the cultures and regional cuisines being represented. Definitely check them out for lunch or dinner, or even just drop in for dessert like we've done: Bánh Xèo Tacos ($14.99) Vietnamese x Mexican: The banh xeo shell was incredibly crunchy without being messy. It's filled with shrimp, pork belly, vegetables and pickles, with a cilantro-lime dipping sauce. You can also ask for Vietnamese nước chấm. The meat was moist and flavorful, and that cilantro-lime sauce was seriously addictive. Vermicelli Bowl ($16.99) Vietnamese x Japanese: This was so refreshing. It had wakame, red pickles, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots. The meat was well-marinated, and I'd definitely order it again. Papaya Salad ($13.99) Vietnamese x Thai. It was served with a whole fried soft-shell crab and shrimp chips. It leans sweeter from the Vietnamese nước chấm, which I personally prefer but still kept the nod for raw crab for the Thai but in a way of the fried softshell crab. We've also had their croffles, drinks and bingsu, but the Chè Thái Bingsu ($13.99 L / $10.99 M) is our favorite. Vietnamese chè Thái meets Korean bingsu, and somehow it's even better together, lighter and less overpowering than traditional chè.

I usually steer clear of chain restaurants, but the Waco location of L&L Hawaiian BBQ proved why…read moreI'm glad I made an exception. This franchise stands out above the rest in freshness and flavor. Everything tasted like it was made with real care, not just cranked out. The staff were so friendly and accommodating!! I ordered my go to choice, the Mix Grill Plate, and it blew me away. The meats were perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and served in generous portions. As for the macaroni salad? It's hands down the best I've had at any of their locations I've visited. It was creamy, well-balanced, and the perfect complement to the hearty plate. If you're in Waco and even slightly considering it, just go. This location sets the bar high.

LNL barbecue right across the Dr Pepper museum. It's a perfect place to grab lunch after the…read moremuseum. The surface was pretty quick and the barbecue was great.

Celebrated my birthday here and had a wonderful experience…read more The seafood boil was excellent--the shrimp were perfectly cooked, the snow crab was very tasty, and the SAT seasoning was rich and full of flavor without being overwhelming. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and ensured we were well taken care of throughout our visit. Great food and great service. I would highly recommend.

Wonderful service and even better food. We had a boil and it…read morewas delicious. The sauce on it was so good. Also had the hush puppies and pork dumplings. The waitress told us what to use as dipping sauce for the dumplings and was right on. Would definitely eat here again if we come back to the area.