Authentic taiwanese food in austin? Here it is!!!! Braised belly rice- one of my bf's fav dishes ever. he studied in taiwan and always craves this and boy did this satisfy his cravings!! you can tell the pork belly has been cooked for a long time, it melted in your mouth. the sauce was savory-sweet, rich, and aromatic. portion sizes here are BIG and bang for your buck! Chicken bites- comparable to the one we got in vancouver. the chicken was tender and the blend of all the seasonings together is perfect. it was also fried to perfection. no other notes, 10/10 10/10 Taiwanese food in ATX!!! i always say Austin has great fusion food but when it comes to authentic restaurants, we're lacking...so i'm glad we found this gem :) read more

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This is a rare Taiwanese food truck, so I was excited to give it a try. The food was fine overall, and they had a nice variety of choices. As for authenticity, I would say it's close enough. The flavors reminded me of Taiwanese food I grew up with, but I did find everything to be a bit on the bland and mild side. The price also felt a little high for what I got, but I still appreciate having a Taiwanese food option like this around. Overall, it was a decent experience, and I'm glad I tried it. read more

Song La - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very lovely food park. Spacious and shaded. The food is good if you eat right away. It will get quite soggy if you cover and let sit for a while read more

Even though the food was sure to come from a food truck on S 1st, It was love at first sight! the menu is simple and the items are affordable. The braised pork belly rice bowl with pickled veggies and tea egg was a hefty portion for $15. The meat was tender and came with the familiar Taiwanese flavor. I also got the fried tofu chi for $8 and fried pork chop rice box for $11. Also good and comes with a longhorn dipping sauce. I also love the vibes with other food trucks around a grove of shady trees and area for kids to play. At first bite I decided I'd come again the next week! Much love for this Taiwanese food truck! read more

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I've visited their food truck a few times and am surprised I haven't written about how good Song La is! Each time I've gone the food has always left me feeling full and happy! My favorite is their Taiwanese chicken bits and their pork belly and rice, but honestly they are a bit of a drive for me after they moved to Thicket park. However, my friend had the genius idea to cater from them for her party and reminded me just how good they were. It left quite the impression as I loved it so much that we actually catered from them for our party! Y'all if you are looking for something a little different than your typical pizza offerings, this was a fan favorite! I am sure there are multiple ways to order but I did it via messenger on Instagram. The replies were very speedy, communication very clear, and they were easy to work with. I told them what I wanted, they sent over the invoice to be paid via link, and my order was ready at the agreed upon time. Even after traveling about an hour the chicken bits were still crispy/not soggy, and the pork super tender, flavorful, and just yummy especially the rice that had extra time to soak up all the flavors! Overall I was extremely happy with my experience and know this won't be my last! Thank you again Song La! read more

Song La - Catering dishes of yummies! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely delighted with the portion/price! Ordered through DD so I can't speak on the service but everything was packed securely. That root beer was disgusting lol it taste like root beer candy lol I have tried the melon one yet; I'll be back for that one tho once I try it. Definitely wanna try more of the menu items for sure! read more

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Song La is a beloved food truck that used to be near UT campus and has now relocated to Thicket Park. I was craving their chicken bites and it did not disappoint even after all these years! Their chicken is fried to perfection and has great flavor - the fried basil is a great touch. It comes with plenty of rice and their food is always cooked to order. The park has a lot of flies, but I guess what can you expect in an outdoor space where there's food. Plenty of tables to eat at and a decent amount of parking available. read more

Song La - Pork Belly - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Back in Houston, but I can't stop thinking about the Taiwanese popcorn chicken from Song La! Sooo good!! read more

Song La - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's been awhile since we've ordered from Song La, one of my favourite food trucks. Since they moved away from UT campus to deep South Austin, it's a bit of a challenge to go now. Fortunately we were recently in the area, so of course had to order our go-tos - the Chicken Bites & the Braised Pork Belly Bento Box. Our boxes were hefty and packed to the brim with insanely tasty Asian comfort food. Prices were very reasonable AND we had enough left over for another meal. Song La has consistently dished out affordable, authentic Taiwanese fare for many years. They deserve every one of their five stars. read more

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DELICIOUS! I stopped by lunch / placed my order online and was ready when I got here and very hot and fresh. Got the chicken bites box - comes with rice, sauce and pickled radish which were surprisingly amazing too and paired great with the fried chicken! Overall super impressed - the chicken had incredible flavor and the portion size is great for around $10! Service was quick - placed my order online and was ready in less than 20 minutes! The food truck park is super cute and has plenty of other trucks too - even has restroom trailer - so nice!! read more

Song La - Chicken bites box - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Highly recommend Song La's popcorn chicken! The food truck used to be located close to campus, but you can find it now in South Austin within Thicket Food Park. We came on a Saturday afternoon and live a bit farther, so the timing was tight and initially we thought we didn't make it. However, the owner was super kind and generous with making our order even though it was close to closing. After we finished our food, the owner came out with her family and we were just chatting a bit about her experience starting/running the food truck, which was wonderful to hear about. It was pretty quiet since most of the other shops had closed up for the day, but there were a lot of children's toys and interesting decorations to look at. The food park also has a good amount of space with picnic tables/seating. Chicken Bites ($14.99, 5/5) - Super crunchy, juicy, and delicious! The basil was nice and crisp and the sweet/tangy sauce paired great with the chicken. - Great portion size Overall this location is a bit farther but the owner is wonderful and the popcorn chicken is authentic and delicious! Totally worth checking out. read more

Song La - Chicken Bites - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is hand down best Taiwanese food spot in Austin! I always get their chicken bite and braised pork bento, with extra chili oil on the side. It immediately teleports me back home with one bite! read more

Everything from the food, service, and vibe of this little mom and pop food truck should be recognized as michelin bib gourmand. The portions are very large, the couple running the truck are tremendously friendly and generous, and the food is delicious and some of the best Taiwanese food you will find anywhere in the country--even rivaling some spots in Taiwan. My favorite things here are the braised pork rice and chicken bites. The braised pork rice is full of fatty (but not too fatty) pork belly, a braised egg, and wonderfully sweet Taiwanese cabbage. The broth that the pork is braised in is very fragrant and coats each grain of rice nicely. I would definitely recommend trying the braised pork rice with the included chili oil. The chicken bites are some of the best that I have had anywhere stateside or in Asia. The chicken is ultra juicy, tender, and crispy. The 5 spice seasoning is perfect and the addition of fried basil only helps bolster the traditional Taiwanese popcorn chicken flavors. I try my best to make it out to Song La every time I am in Austin to recount good college memories and to eat some of the best food around. Please give this place a try! read more

There are few places in Austin where you can get authentic Taiwanese food, and Song La is one of them! Taiwanese popcorn chicken is one of my favorite versions of fried chicken. They execute this dish so well. The box portion is generous. Their food is delicious, warm, and comforting. The owner was so nice! She even threw in an extra egg for me and apologized for the wait even though we weren't waiting that long for our food! I recommend arriving early because some of the menu items were sold out. Parking at the Thicket Food Park can also be a bit tight. read more

Song La - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love Song La so much. It's so nostalgic for me since my college days. Chef is always so sweet and hardworking. Portion sizes are enough to last me for a couple of days and even days later the food is still soooo good. I try to make a stop every time I visit Austin. A real gem. read more

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I greatly enjoyed the Basil Fried Chicken, it hit the spot and I would come again. Liked the drinks too

I first encountered Song La when they were still in the back of the Co-Op near UT, and I was so sad when they were forced to move. It wasn't until I graduated college that I made the trip to their S 1st location. I love Song La so much. I used to go so often back in college that the owner of the truck started remembering my name. (I go less often now just cause it's a little bit of a drive). I always get the chicken bites bento box and it's such a filling and delicious meal - true Taiwanese comfort food. The longhorn sauce and Song La sauce are both super yummy and I always get both. Highly recommend!! Only thing is when they moved from behind the Co-Op the boba milk tea was taken off the menu. I'll always miss it read more

Delicious, fresh, authentic Taiwanese flavors! Perfect food truck to kick off our Austin vacation. The chicken was tender, juicy & perfectly battered. I would highly recommend ordering online to skip the line! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Song La - Chicken Bites Bento - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food: 5/5 Song La serves up HUGE portions of incredibly fresh and delicious Taiwanese food for a very good price. The chicken bento box was super crispy and I am excited to try their other dishes next time. Service: 5/5 So friendly and welcoming from the start of ordering. They even threw in a couple of extra sauces for us to try in our bag free of charge. Environment: 5/5 Doesn't get much better than an outdoor food park in some sunny and breezy weather. Plenty of parking during lunch time, but it may fill up during evening hours. read more

We can't wait to go back! Not only was the food delicious, the portion size was awesome. Owners are super friendly and sweet. The park itself is very family friendly, clean, and vibe is great! read more

Popcorn chicken was very delicious. Very crispy and flavorful. The basil on top and the steam rice makes such a great combination. Loved it... read more

Song La - Taiwanese popcorn chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken I've ever had. As a Taiwanese, I didn't expect to find such amazing taiwanese food...in Austin, TX of all places! But this truck will not disappoint. Not only are portion sizes good, the prices are extremely reasonable! The owner is kind and amiable, and also Taiwanese, so you know you're getting authentic Taiwanese cuisine by dining here. She's extremely friendly and you can tell she makes the food from her heart. As for Thicket Food Park, it is very kid-friendly, with a playground in the middle, and lots of small toddler toys. Great place for families as well. read more

Song La - Popcorn Chicken Bites (This is straight chicken. All you need.) - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love it, great lunch spot and friendly owner. She's definitely the anchor of the Thicket food truck lot. Good amount of shade trees and tables. Give it a try! read more

"Song la!" means something along the lines of "HAIL YA" in the Taiwanese Hokkien dialect, and this phrase perfectly captures how my husband and I feel every time we eat here. Song La is a well-loved food truck and often sells out of their popular items, so be sure to order ahead of time on their website. The Chicken Bites & Braised Pork are our go-to. We've always gotten the bento boxes for both but may try downgrading one to a side order because the portions are huge! As far as taste and quality goes, Song La gets this Taiwanese girly's full stamp of approval. Every bite is juicy, well-seasoned, and perfectly texturized... brings me right back to the night markets back home. I love love love the fried basil leaves and the sweet tangy crunchiness of the pickled veggies. For how busy Song La is, I'm amazed by the speed at which their orders fly out the window - and it's usually just one person running the whole show. The owner greets all customers with a huge smile and waves them over for food pick-up like a classic Asian auntie. She could probs tell I was Taiwanese by my Mandarin accent and, when she noticed us packing up to leave, made sure to say goodbye from afar. So. Freaking. Sweet. Song La is located in the Thicket Food Park along with several other vendors, and it's honestly one of the better food truck locations we've been to around Austin. There's live music, easy parking, and plenty of shaded seating for hot sunny days. I can't wait for our next meal here! read more

Song La - Chicken Bites Bento - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Delicious. Authentic flavors of Taiwanese chicken nuggets. Service is polite. Food truck ambiance. Made to order, can be a little bit of wait. I ordered online. read more

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Really enjoyed Song La because authentic Taiwanese is hard to find in south Austin. Was just here on a Friday afternoon for lunch with my friend. Thicket has many shaded seating options with water misters so the 102° weather didn't bother us too much. Between the two of us we got 1 chicken bites bento box 1 braised pork bento box 2 sodas The service was quick and easy . I paid $18 for my meal and my friend paid $14. In my opinion, the chicken crisp and texture was cooked perfectly but the flavor was a miss. Although good, It was a bit bland. The tofu that accompanies this bento box was good. Veggies that come with this combo are cabbage and broccoli. Pretty standard. The braised pork over rice was accompanied by 1 egg. The flavors were great! I Could taste soy and five spice. What I didn't like about this dish was how fatty the pork belly was. Yes, it's pork belly. I know it's suppose to be rich and fatty but wow, some pieces were straight up fat and the tenderness from braising made it hard to palette. The chili oil really helps with flavor enhancement. The egg was well over done lol but was still good! The portions are huge so you can split a bento box with another and still be full. I had the leftovers of my pork the next day and the fattiness was even more intense lol. I do like Song La so I'll be back to try other items on the menu but maybe not the braised pork :p read more

Song La - Chicken bites bento box (top) Braised pork bento box (bottom) - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

To start with this truck had amazing service. I went late at night and tried to order a "bento" style box which comes with a meat, rice, and veggie. She informed me that she was out of rice and pork so I could only really order the friend chicken or fried tofu appetizer (non bento) option. I asked her if she had any veggies left and she said yes. Then she offered to make me a box with chicken and lots of extra veggies + added kimchi to it as a substitute for the rice. This was a great proposition for me as I love veggies! She made some of the tastiest cabbage I have ever eaten. The chicken was fried also fried perfectly. I will surely be frequenting this place. read more

TBH, I took one bite about a minute ago and went straight on over. I'm a fan! It's in a food truck lot with tons of parking and Song La has huge portion sizes that were yummy. Yay! read more

Song La is one of the best food trailers in all of the city. I don't know why I've never written a review. I've been enjoying their food for an insanely long time. I love that they have moved down south so now its easy for me to stop in for a quick lunch. They make the best fried tofu I've ever had and I'm always amazed at the quality of their rice. If you want Taiwanese food, heck if you just want a good lunch this is the spot. read more

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I've been wanting to go here and finally made the drive to it. It's in a food truck park so there's a lot of options. They were definitely the busiest on a Sunday afternoon and there are trees so it's not as hot. I ordered the chicken bites box and it was yummy. Adding the rice helped make the dish more filling. The pickled radish was a little too sore for me. The chicken bites were flavorful and crispy. One of my friends did comment that it would be nice if there was more Chinese five spice to the chicken. I think the sauce was spicy mayo. This place is definitely worth trying! read more

Song La - Chicken Bites Box - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is totally the same as I eat in Taiwan, the food is awesome! I never eat the food flavor so close like my home. If you never come here, you must come It is really Taiwan style! Song La! read more

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This place is so good! I totally recommend! It's in the cute food trailer park and will definitely be nice to eat there when it's cooler. I got the chicken bites with Thai basil and omg it's so yummy. Everything is fresh and made to order and you can tell! The owner is so sweet and attentive. The portion size is so good too with juicy chicken thigh bites. (The pic is when I had eaten like 5 pieces already). I will def be going back! read more

Song La - Chicken bites - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Song La is a food truck in the Thicket food park, along with many other food trucks! Great place to hang out and try a bunch of different food! I tried the chicken bento which was great but I really wish there were a ground beef option, or ground pork. I'll have to try the pork belly one next time. The bento itself comes with some veggies and rice, too... Overall makes for a good meal (or two really). Hoping more taiwanese food comes to south Austin!! read more

Song La - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Song La is SO nostalgic for me because it used to be located in the famous food truck park behind the Co-Op at UT. I used to order an Apple Sidra soda and braised pork rice as a comfort meal, and it hit every time. I'm saddened by the fact that Song La has moved so far south because it's hard for me to go, but every time I've gone, it's still been such a yummy and nostalgic meal. I recently tried their fried chicken, and it was so good! It was perfectly fried, and their spicy mayo sauce is delicious. I also highly recommend getting their braised pork rice (I believe that's what they're known for). The pork is cooked perfectly, and the radish is a nice and refreshing touch to the heavier meat. My only complaint is that I wish they would give more pork because of how delicious it is. The owner is super sweet too, so you should definitely go visit and support a small business! read more

Got the fried chicken bento box from this food truck. Came by on a Saturday for lunch and waited 30 minutes for 3 meals. Definitely worth the wait! The chicken was fresh and flavors were authentic. The portion sizes were huge for a very reasonable price. The food truck is located in an area with a bunch of other food trucks in a circle with tables in the center. There was even live music on Saturday, very Austiny vibes. Parking is around the perimeter of the area. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Song La - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got the chicken bites, and it was really good. There's basil in it and come with the sauce. The sauce compliments it well. The chicken flavor was nice, and it was slightly crispy and tender. Definitely recommended to try it. It cost around $11-12 after tax. It does take a lil bit of time to cook so be patient. read more

Song La - Chicken bites (ignore the pasta, it was from antipasta from the same location) - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

At this point I've lost track of how many times I've been to this place. The owner is super friendly and sweet. The yard is covered with trees so it's nice to visit in the summer time as well. I normally order her chicken bite box which is the top seller. I always make sure to get lots of sauce with my order, it's not spicy and is a bit sweet. Chicken bit box (cbb) is usually sold out within the first 2/3 hours or so. I've also tried her pork bite box, and buns with condensed milk which are always on point but since I enjoy chicken the most, i get cbb the most. read more

Song La - Chicken bite box: contains breaded chicken, white rice, and radish with two sauces. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was so excited to find out that a Taiwanese food truck was at Thicket, which is super close to me. This food is such comfort food for my high school and college days growing up in California, going to get milk tea with friends practically every day for lunch or after school. And what always paired so well was that savory popcorn chicken with blistered basil. I decided to finally try Song La today for lunch and got: - Pork Belly Bun - Chicken Bites Box - Pork Chop Box The Pork Belly Bun is pricier but it is big. It has a really thick cut of pork belly, perfectly braised. Paired with cilantro and a lightly sweet peanut crumble. The boxes felt like great portions for the price. Big, thick pieces of perfectly fried, juicy meat on top of a huge bed of perfectly cooked and fluffy rice. You definitely get more rice than you need but I always use leftover rice for other meals I make. The one downside for me is that across the board, all the proteins didn't have any salt. Salt (or msg really) is so important to the memory of that dish and not having salt in general wasn't able to bring out the flavor of the chicken or that five spice blend. The Chicken Bites and Pork Chop do come with the Song La sauce (sweet and spicy, with honey mustard or thousand island notes), which tastes great with the proteins. I'll still be coming back but my humble suggestion would be to have that salt and spice shaker so we can be uncouth and choose our own adventure like they have at milk tea places. read more

Haven't been back in a really long time but I don't know why I don't come here more often. There was a little bit of a wait but the line wasn't long because most people flocked to the newly reopened Don. Food was really good, all the veggies were really yummy. The broccoli was soft, a little too soft do or my personal preference. The cabbage was good but had a few large and hard chunks. The chicken was really delicious and nicely cooked and seasoned, no complaints :) Overall, really good and worth it for the price! read more

Song La - Fried Chicken Bento - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this spot. The chicken is crispy and the rice is done right. The spicy mayo changed a little but it's still delicious. Getting some bites of fried basil in between is also a treat. The only downside I've ever had is the jumbo wings. They were way too fatty for my liking. The pork buns are also a treat but are limited in availability. Perhaps what brings my rating to a complete 5 stars is the friendly caring attitude of the owner. As an immigrant I love to support small immigrant family businesses. read more

Song La - Fried chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas