Had to bring these girls to their favorite place in Austin-Thai Kitchen!…read more They practically grew up eating here, and their order never changes: pork dumplings, Tom Kha soup, and coconut ice cream. Some traditions are just too good to outgrow. Every visit brings back sweet memories, and it's always fun watching them enjoy the same favorites they've loved since they were little.

Love the Tom Ka Soup! Get it with spring rolls on the side…read moreevery time. Waitress and host were also very kind and helpful!

New go-to sushi spot -- no notes!!…read more Ordered to-go and was picking up within 20 minutes. Fast, kind service and a really nice layout if you're dining in. The rolls are creative without being try-hard, unexpected combos like asparagus and Fuji apple that actually work. Everything felt super fresh and well thought out. What I got: The Salmonlicious Roll (M9) was my favorite of the night, I ordered it without cream cheese and it was incredible. The apple adds this perfect sweetness that I didn't know I needed. The Big Easy Roll was a classic done right light, with a beautiful assortment of fish on top. Crunchy cucumbers, tangy yuzu. Chef's kiss. The Spicy Tuna (C4) was a solid classic, good quality fish. The Buddha Roll (M7) was also delicious. Edamame (A6) to start, simple and good. Also, first time using ponzu sauce instead of soy sauce and I am never going back. Game changer. Affordable, fresh, and already planning my return visit!!

The thing is, as a sushi place... I don't really care about what they have to offer. It's just…read moreAmerican-style sushi with the amount of finesse you would think a random spot would have. I can't sit here and type up a review about the thing I didn't come to MUSE for. Long story short, do not bother trying the ramen here. I actually came to MUSE because they advertised their sandos online. It's the type of sando akin to the famed ones from Age.3 in Ginza and other Japanese spots. It's definitely more expensive than abroad, but it's genuinely the BEST thing here. It's actually so insanely good that I was afraid to eat too much of it. It's the definition of a guilty pleasure. The creme brulee one scares me just from what it makes me become... Word of advice, this place should rebrand to focus on sandos and drinks. Advertise, pop-up, whatever they have to do to get the name out there... I would go just for the sandos and you should too.

If you're looking for the whole package - experience, atmosphere, service, etc. you are not the…read moretarget market here. But if you're looking for phreaking phantastic pho... This is it! I moved to Austin from San Jose a year ago and legit have been on a quest to find a place that can remotely compare to the best ones in SJ. And...the broth here is soooooo good. Savory and seasoned so well. This is the kind that even after I finish the noodles and meat, I keep sipping broth between sips of my Vietnamese iced coffee. And they offer a spicy broth version. This is their own spin - it's not bun bo hue, but their house chili sauce and red chili pepper. Highly recommended. The location, decor, & service are not fancy at all. It's a no-frills, classic, straight-up pho joint. And it's perfect. (PS - fwiw, it's weird that in my many searches for "pho" near me, this spot never showed up until I searched for "Vietnamese")

Picture this: It's a dreary day outside, drizzling rain…read morecoming down relentlessly, and your stomach decides it has one--and only one--craving. Pho. You get on the road, because everyone knows the best food comes from just driving around and stopping inside random restaurants. That is exactly what happened at Hai Ky. From the second I walked in, I felt an immediate comfort. My heart, stomach and nose knew, this was not going to disappoint. The waitress immediately came to our table to get our drink order in, and ensured the table didn't have any questions. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee to start, and it was strong, silky and smooth...everything you would want in a viet coffee. When going over the menu, everything was clear and easy to follow, and my eyes gravitated towards the Pho Tai. So naturally, that's what I ordered. The broth was hearty and warm, the meat was good quality and the fixings were bountiful: including onion, beans sprouts, basil, lime wedges, green onion and jalapeños. The sauces were on the table already and they had everything you could want such as hoisin, sriracha, and soy sauce. The flavors mended perfectly and went above and beyond just basic satiation. The service was fast and attentive, ensuring tables never went without anything they could possibly want. Nothing extra, but certainly not lacking in the slightest. The restaurant was maintained and clean, many promotions were on the wall boasting crazy good deals, and although the inside was relatively small, they hosted a large heart with even better food.

After one visit, this might be my favorite causal restaurant in east Austin. The premise is unique:…read morehand rolls and bao tacos customized to order. They have phone ordering and the food comes out quickly. The hand rolls are delicious- I got a salmon toro and a Hokkaido scallop roll, both spicy, one with crispy rice and one with sushi rice. Then I got tofu katsu bao tacos with spicy aioli - these were also good but not quite as mind blowing as the hand rolls. Now, take a guess how much all of this cost. I'd expect two large hand rolls and two bao to be close to $30, at least? Well at Max's, this was $12.75. If they keep prices this reasonable, this might become my go-to food option.

I ordered online during the soft opening today in mid July. I just got the Char-Siu Pork Belly…read moreBaos (2 pcs) for $7 and it was delicious! The kitchen had it ready early and there when i arrived. The owner is very friendly and going to be a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. They accept just about every online platform for ordering, but if you have the time, go order in person once they are fully open (so they avoid those pesky fees those companies charge). By next week (the start of August) the full bar should be setup and the dining room open. Hopefully they do the happy hour drinks i've seen mentioned on their Instagram. Its a very good deal!! Also, keep in mind they close a few hours between lunch and dinner. Welcome to the neighborhood guys! I can't wait to see what music you may add in the evening in that corner stage area. Maybe a dj sometimes? I'll happily bring my gear down and play some music.

Came here and got the lemongrass pork bowl with extra chicken and the food was buss. A lot of…read moreflavor, great portion sizes and very fresh. Also the owner was very kind. Would definitely come back. Also i don't know if the hours are correct because i ordered after 9pm.

SOOO good, quick and friendly service. I ordered online and it was ready in 10-15min. The BBQ pork…read morebowl is very flavorful! It comes with pork, pickled veggies, fish sauce, chili sauce and fried fat (yes, fried fat!). I also like how the rice is broken into small pieces. Makes it very fun to eat. Highly recommend for a quick lunch!

Came here to fill my Vietnamese food craving. Realized that it is conveniently located the block…read moreover from 888. I wondered why it was not as busy here. Upon entry, you must wait to be seated. The place is clean and has both booth and table seating. Someone came right away and sat us know. Our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered the pork belly bao, pho and bun. All were good and the portions were good. Glad I got to try it and get my pho fix.

After a long day vending at a market nearby, we were so welcomed at this eatery. No line, quick…read moreordering, and super friendly service (and on a Saturday night)! We started with the salt and pepper tofu! And boy these were so so so delicious, crunchy crispy battered layer with tofu inside. It was heavenly. Just the right amount of pepper. Comes out piping hot, we love that! Got the beef pho with steak, meatball, and tendon (you choose 3 from a list). It was a huge bowl and full of noodles. The broth was delicious and not overly salty. I added chili oil, sriracha sauce, and hoisin, all the sprouts, cilantro, and basil. It was delicious. Hubs got het say special stir fry with tofu and it was a gorgeous medley of vegetables and tofu with rice noodle. So good, also very generous portions. Our bellies were full when we left! This place rocks!!! When we are in town, we gonna come back for sure!

A very small food truck with no parking! My husband and I tried this spot on a Saturday evening for…read moretake out. They were out of some things, but we had beef noodle soup and a spicy noodle dish with peanuts. The Chinese hamburger is good, but needs sauce. Overall the noodles are fresh and hand pulled. Flavors are there but not overly amazing.

Incredible! We had the Chinese hamburger (roujiamo), Liang Pi, and beef soup. The noodles with the…read moresoup were absolutely perfect, and the soup was flavorful while not being too salty. The Liang Pi came with different hand cut noodles and an excellent sesame dressing. The Chinese hamburger was excellent as well, it reminded me of Cuban pulled pork. I agree with other reviews that Chef Hong had the best Chili oil in Austin.

everyone is friendly, and the food is GAS. don't listen to the bad reviews, it's under new…read moremanagement now. we bike here several times a week, and the portions are perfect. Side note- we waited a bit for our food, because it was busier than usual and they gave us a free thai tea. the thai tea is out of this world good god.

This is a place that's a go-to when wanting a quick and good noodle dish. Everything is always…read morefresh and cooked properly. The restaurant is clean and the employees are friendly. I'm a big fan of taking spice levels up a couple of notches but never have to with this food. The portions are pretty big. My boyfriend and I always share an entree. There is just no way I could finish one myself. Prices are already decent but especially if you're meal sharing.