I've gotten the Red Braised Beef Short Rib Noodle twice now for take out. The meat is tasty and…read moretender. I will say they used spinach instead of bok choy for the vegetable but I was ok with that. The service is super fast, too. They provide a spicy chili sauce and vinegary soy sauce if you need an extra kick of spice or flavor.

We've been here in the past and knew more or less what to expect. There was no line when we went on…read morea Tuesday at 5pm. Ordering was easy and straightforward. It looked like they expanded their menu since the last time we ate here. We opted for a Shoyu Beef Ramen Soup and a Hot Pot Beef Noodle Soup. We grabbed our water cups and a carafe filled with iced water from their beverage fridge, and chose our table to sit at. We chose a location away from the front entrance, which faces west towards the sun. Our food was quickly brought out to us less than 5 minutes later, and our soups were very good. They have a very spicy broth for their Hot Pot Noodle Soup, which P2 really enjoyed. I was also happy with my shoyu ramen, which I thought was seasoned perfectly. The music here wasn't loud and it was easy to carry a conversation. The interior aesthetics of this place reminded me of a Japanese restaurant, despite this restaurant servicing Taiwanese fare. Unfortunately, they don't sell alcohol here. I would have loved to drink a beer here with its solid vibes. I took off a star because of the blinding sunlight that pours into the space. Each time we came, we had to be strategic on where we sat so that we or our friends didn't have to face the sun. But other than that, Noodly Alley continues to be a reliable choice for authentic Taiwanese food.

As a foodie and journalist, I would choose Saigon Café, 100%. I have been to a lot of places not…read moreonly in Austin but around the world and their food is amazing and their customer service was amazing. I recommend it to all locals and friends!!!

Tried Saigon Cafe for the first time based on a friend's recommendation. It's a small, cozy,…read morefamily-run restaurant with a really warm and welcoming feel. I tried Mama's Tom Yum noodles--they were decent, but I was hoping for a bit more flavor. We also ordered the cashew curry, and I really appreciated that they were flexible with dietary needs. Since I'm vegetarian, they served the chicken on the side so my friend and I could both enjoy it. Overall, a solid experience. I might come back and try the pho next time to see how that compares.

Old timey Chinese restaurant. They have a small bar as well. Ordered Kung Pao Chicken. Ready for…read morepick-up in 20 minutes. Enough for 4 normal meals, served with white rice. A little different flavor. Ginger was present. I'll go back. They have a standard Szechuan menu (with all the American dishes).

This place is close to where I'm staying right now. From previous reviews, it says it's Sichuan…read moredishes. The place is easy to find, clean and welcoming owners I assumed. Good selection of foods and this time, I tries their salt and pepper short ribs and sweet and sour soup. The short ribs are savory but missed the flavor of salt and pepper. I will give it a try again and see other options in their menu. Update to follow....

Had the Sushi Lunch Combo B with the spicy tuna roll. Very well prepared and very quick with their…read moreservice as well. Very nice design and a very laid back atmosphere. Highly recommend.

My husband and I stopped by this restaurant for a quick meal. It used to be another Asian…read morerestaurant, but they have remodeled it, and it looks great compared to the previous place. We were the only customers when we arrived, which must have been during a slow time. The server who seated us took our order and brought our food; it felt like he was a one-person show. There were some staff members in the back, including a sushi chef, who was very nice. I appreciated that my husband ordered hot food while I ordered sushi, and both dishes came out at the same time. In other restaurants, either my meal or his tends to arrive first, but here they were served together. Overall, the food was decent and reasonably priced. The restaurant is located in the Galleria area, which has plenty of parking. I hope to return soon!

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.

I felt compelled to write this review after being a satisfied customer and yet from my anecdotally…read moresmall sample size of observations, seeing the restaurant usually closer to deserted. TL;DR if you want a good bowl of hand pulled noodle soup, this place a worth a go. I cannot speak to the sushi or "hibachi." At this point, I can speak to about 8-9 dishes my wife and I have ordered multiple times. the spicy beef noodle soup, very spicy broth with really tender beef chunks, bok choy, hand-pulled noodles, and carrots. This is my favorite here, but it is fairly spicy in the several times I've had it. I think the amount of beef I get each time keeps increasing though. the not-spicy beef noodle soup, actually different than the prior dish by a significant amount, a lighter broth with slices of beef, carrots, bok choy, hand-pulled noodles, my wife got this the first time and enjoyed it. She's a fan of lighter soups and broths. the noodle soup with fried pork nuggets, subtract the beef slices from the prior dish and add a side of deep fried pork nuggets, this is now my wife's favorite. The nugget count may be increasing per visit as well. soup dumplings, scallion pancake, chicken stir fried knife-cut (?) noodles, pan-fried dumplings, these were all good, though i strongly believe the soups mentioned about are the standout. I wouldn't expect like SF Palette or the actual Taipei Din Tai Fung, but it's good. A dish will run you about $15 here, dumplings and appetizers maybe $10-12, which honestly, given the last few years, isn't bad. Yes, sure, maybe Chinese food is conceptually a cheap food in many people's minds, and you can argue all you want about the value of some of these things but it's competitively priced as far as Austin goes at this point. Misc points - It's brightly lit inside, the wait staff has been good to us, we bring our 10-month-old here and they have high chairs.

This was our first time dining at this restaurant. I asked the server if the noodles were made of…read morewheat or rice flour. He answered, "rice I think," but didn't verify with the kitchen. Note: they were wheat. I ordered the beef noodle soup. It was incredibly bland. I added soy sauce and some black vinegar that was on the table, and it was just passable. I enjoyed the carrots and bok choy, but the beef was a little tough and had an odd taste to me. The noodles are hand-pulled and were good. My boyfriend ordered the spicy noodle soup and thoroughly enjoyed it. I tried a sip of his broth, and it was way too spicy for me. The place is decorated in an inviting way. I especially enjoyed the wall mural. He will be back for the spicy beef noodle soup, but I will pass.

If there were more stars to give I would. Lins is always fail safe…read more Best food best people and always the right amount of folks. Not too crowded. I just love this place

I used the free Grub-hub service I have thru Amazon Prime. The driver arrived in time to avoid the…read moreThunder shower that followed. The delivery arrived earlier than predicted which is always appreciated. I don't believe we have ever eaten at Lin's Cafe II. All our meals were piping hot upon arrival. My son's Chicken Fried Rice was as ordered sans veggies with chicken breast only. He gave it 5 thumbs up. Hubby's was Lo-Mein with Mixed Proteins. He was very impressed- the brown sauce was light and delicious, plenty of lo-mein noodles and very tender beef, chicken and tasty shrimp. I order the Szechuan noodles. They were offered with mild, medium or hot spicing. I requested 1 chili peppers worth. It turned out just a little more spicy than I thought it would, but I thought it was very good! My mixed proteins were also super tender and flavorful. The portions were ample and we all will have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I definitely recommend.

I recently moved to Austin in 2023. I found a gem tucked away in the back of the HMart food…read morecourt next to the hair salon. Narrow Street 512 serves up Authentic Korean food with a personal touch. It feels like you're eating a home cooked meal at your Aunt's home in Korea. I experienced Narrow Street as a solo diner. My go-to dish I order 90 percent of the time I go there is the Chadol Plate (A3). It is beef brisket. You normally need to go to a KBBQ spot and get covered in a layer of smoke. Skip smelling like a campfire and get A4 at Narrow Street. The beef brisket comes with rice served in a metal bowl. You get 3 or four small plastic containers of banchan the rotates seasonally. There is a variety of different kimchi, fish cake, corn slaw, potato salad and more. Once in a while I like to switch it up and I order the Cold Noodles (F1) or squid and pork stir fry (A4). The cold noodles are refreshing with crisp cucumber, white radish kimchi, and korean pear. The noodles are bouncy with a nice chew. Great in Summer and Winter. The Squid and pork stir fry comes with a bowl of rice and it is quite spicy. It is spicier than average but still less spicy than Thai chili. The chewy squid and pork are nicely complemented with the crunchy stir fried cabbage. Once you taste it you can't stop eating it. The price at Narrow Street very reasonable for what you get in my opinion. It is sit down restaurant quality food in a fast casual setting. You can dine solo or go in a big group as there is plenty of seating at the Hmart Food court. You place your order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to alert you to go pick up your trays of food. The Korean ladies who work there are super friendly and will help you make your menu selection if you have any questions. I've been a dedicated regular since 2023. Narrow Street is my go-to for my Korean food fix!

*Sigh,* I don't mean this to be a knock on H-Mart or on food courts but this place has made it on…read moreMANY a list for best Korean food in Austin...I think that's more of an indictment on the Korean food scene in Austin than this place. With all that being said, the food here is serviceable. It's fine, you're getting food court Korean food so if you temper your expectations. You'll get a little a tiny amount of like two banchan. My Yookgaejang was mild-ain't no other way of putting it. You can tell that the broth wasn't cooked with gochujang so you didn't get that rich, spicy flavor. Another visit I got the bibim naengmyun and it also just didn't quite get there. Just a little on the plainer side, not just talking about the lack of heat.