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.

Service was decent, and the food came out quickly and hot. I ordered the pho combo, which came with…read morea generous portion. The flavor was on the slightly bland or mild side (very subjective, and I ddin't add extra sauce), but I appreciated that it didn't seem to have MSG. Unlike some pho places where I usually feel thirsty afterward, this felt lighter, which was a big plus. Overall, it was a decent experience. I'll be back to try their bánh mì, Thai iced tea, and Vietnamese coffee.

The bone marrow appetizer was delicious, two large bones along with some bread with pate…read more The Banh mi at this place is also quite good. However prices are pretty high.

Easy parking, walked in and settled into a cozy booth. Free self-serve iced and warm tea waiting…read morefor you, a small touch that sets the tone perfectly. Order at the counter and the food comes out with genuine warmth and smiles. You can feel the family love in every interaction. General Tso Chicken -- Warm, a little crispy, and pairs beautifully with the eggplant in garlic sauce we ordered alongside it. Hearty without being too heavy, served with rice. Eggplant in Garlic Sauce -- Ordered this with the General Tso, they complement each other well. Pork Soup Dumplings -- A favorite!!! and you can tell these are handmade. Packed with well seasoned pork and rich broth, served with vinegar. Tonkatsu Ramen -- Chewy noodles and a hearty piece of pork belly. The broth could use a little more depth but overall a solid and satisfying bowl. Chocolate Dumplings -- If you love Lindt chocolate truffles you are going to love these!! A fun and indulgent way to end the meal. Overall a warm, unpretentious spot that feels like no home cooking from a family that genuinely cares. Already want to go back

Every time I come, I try a new dish. Every time I also swear it's the best thing I've had. Love…read morethis place. The staff are attentive and nice. RAMEN IS DELICIOUS TRY IT PLZ

A great place to order family-style and share with friends…read more The Eggplant with garlic is my favorite. The sweet and sour sauce is very addicting. The Iron pot pork rib has a really nice Szechuan pepper flavor, and both the pork ribs and potatos were very crispy. I also liked the meatballs, but some of my friends had different opinions about it. The steamed pork belly dish had a slightly bitter flavor profile on the sauce that I personally did not really care for.

We went here after finding out the line at Interstellar BBQ down the road was way too long for…read morecomfort. I believe they had just opened so we were the first customers (it looked kind of unprepared and "dead" at first). Thankfully, they continued to receive new dine-in customers as well as a steady flow of take-out orders on the counter. This is a great place up north if you're craving some regional specialties from China. We got a blend of Hunan, Sichuan, and Shanghai dishes. We liked everything except the Crab Roe Tofu, which is not a Hunan specialty. My favorite Dry Sauteed Green Beans and Shanghai Rice Cakes w/ Chicken were incredible. The Pork Ribs w/ Minced Rice could be a little better but its distinct flavor did hit the spot! The Twice Cooked Pork Belly IS a Hunan specialty, so it was done very well.

Soto's happy hour is a fantastic deal, especially when they have it on the daily. This is by far my…read morewife's favorite restaurant and we regularly go here for date night. For roughly $60 the wife was full and we had roughly 6 dishes and one cocktail (I was still slightly hungry). Think of it as more of a tapas style ordering. Soft shelled crab - My absolute favorite and by far the best dish! Crispy from the breading, soft shell and subtle crab taste, and to top it off the fried egg adds some creaminess from the yolk. Not greasy at all due to the way it's fried. And who doesn't like a little microgreen to add some freshness to it?! It could likely use a little more salt, and this particular time the yolk was a overcooked. Sushi Tacos - 2nd favorite! You get two, and frankly I prefer not sharing these (although my wife forced me to). It's such a unique dish. Each taco is palm sized. They take a yummy piece of laver (seaweed), coat one side and deep fry it to make a nice hard shell taco casing. Then they fill it with sushi rice, top it with plentiful tuna, add a slice of avocado, and top it with micro greens. Refreshing, light (once you squeeze the tiny lime on top), slightly filling due to the rice, and absolutely delicious. Takoyaki - I'm not a fan, but the wife is. For me it's a texture thing. Even when visiting Japan I didn't enjoy this dish. Honestly though I do think it deserves far more bonito flakes, as the dish is meant to look alive from the waving flakes. Honestly we love this place so much, I always get engrossed in the food so much I forget to take pics. The overall ambience is chill and refined, albeit no white tableclothes, but it acts like it should have them. This location gets busy during dinner time, however during happy hour it's rarely even 1/4 full. Monday's the happy hour is all day!

Really disappointing experience. The sea bass took over an hour, while my husband's meal came out…read morequickly. Our server said she would remove it from the bill, which I appreciated--but the manager refused. Instead, he insisted I pay for it and even tried to pressure me into eating it. The lack of flexibility and understanding made an already frustrating situation worse. We don't go out to eat often, so this was especially disappointing. Overall, the service was poor and not how customers should be treated.

09-19-2025 We came to Austin to visit our brother. He…read morerecommended this place for a lunch gathering. Glad he did; everyone in our party enjoyed what he/she ordered. The food was extra delicious due to Saki's attentiveness and superb service! I look forward to dining here again the next time am in town. Ordered: -Grilled Salmon Bento $16.90 -Tonkatsu Bento $15.90 -Broiled Red Snapper Bento $15.90 -Beef Yakisoba Bento $16.90 -Rainbow Roll Combo $17.90 -Sushi & Sasmi Combo $18.90 -Green Tea $5 -Salmon Roll $12 Thanks Saki for suggesting the Rainbow Roll Combo! It was the perfect choice for me : )

I know this place for many years, I like their lunch menu options, quality and prices. The service…read moreis always nice and professional. I usually get bento and extra sashimi. It comes with tasty miso and side salad. It is located in a convenient location. They are very consistent and I appreciate the fact. They actually make a very good good tempura. Not greasy and light.

yummy yummy good food good service…read moredelicious meal overall authentic chinese breakfast

The food is really good! We started with the fried bread and hot sweet soy milk. It was delicious…read more Then we ordered the porridge with century egg and pork, wonton soup and bao buns. we were stuffed I recommend for you to try this place!

WOW, I was really impressed with this place. I came here honestly not really expecting the level of…read moresushi that I got. The Toro and Santa Barbara Uni were noticeably just so high quality. The uni was a vibrant orange. I was talking with my friend when I first took a bite of the Toro, and literally had to pause the conversation with how surprised I was by its texture, truly feeling like a piece of Wagyu. It was overall just so much sashimi as well for the $42 price tag -- you could honestly split it with someone. They also had a gluten-free menu and provided gluten-free tamari, which was appreciated.

I always enjoy eating at Uchi Umi Sushi. They have a lot to offer from Sashimi to bentos, katsu,…read moretempura, soups and salads. They have a bar for Sashimi as well as alcohol. The service is polite and timely. The food is clean and presented well, as is Japan. Their bathrooms are some of the best smelling bathrooms I have been into. Go wash your hands just to experience the smells. So whether it be Nigiri or rolls, or some saki...stop by Uchi Umi Sushi for the experience.

Very friendly and attentive service! Restaurant was clean and very spacious. The food was…read moreincredible! Not pictured, but we got the salt and pepper squid as well as the pork dumplings (the squid was some of the best I've had). We also got the Firecaracker roll, cruchy Cali roll, Boston roll, and the dragon roll. Everything was delicious! Will definitely be coming back

I should start by saying i havnt tried their sushi and its also because i dont trust to eat sushi…read morefrom everywhere. Went for lunch with a friend during the week. The hostess was super nice and gave us a nice table since we had two stroller. It's has the typical Asian restaurant ambiance. The hot and sour soup was for sure on the saltier side & honestly wasn't that spicy. Garlic edamame was not cooked enough and was salty. I couldn't even finish the plate. The house salad was good & fresh and the dressing that came with it was light. I did order the cashew chicken and that was lacking a lot of flavor. Overall it was not a bad spot but for sure on the saltier side.

Stopped in here on a whim to try their pho. There weren't many people there when we went but…read moreservice was still fast. We were greeted and seated. Menus were brought out and so was water when we asked. Prices here are reasonable for the area. The vibe is casual-classy, and they have a cute pun wall of everything you can think of with "pho". Food came out relatively quickly, about 10 minutes. It was delicious, though my rice platter was a bit salty for my liking. The broth of the pho is very good, and Ho's Kitchen will likely become our new spot to grab pho in the area. Overall, a great experience and happy to return here!

YUM YUM YUMMM. This is hands down the best pho I've had in the 512. This was a suggestion that…read morematched the reviews. I ordered to go and my order was ready in minutes and waiting for me! Before tasting the pho, I wanted to try the broth by itself to see if it could stand alone or if it needed sauces... whew. This broth is sooo flavorful. This isn't just a basic broth. You can tell they took their time with this. I added a squeeze of lime and basil (not needed) and devoured the pho. Let me also brag about the brisket because I've tasted some dry meat in before however the meat was so moist. You have to try it for yourself to savor what I'm explaining. Wings. These are some meaty wings that took me straight to flavor town! I was surprised the crunch was still there after the commute home. I will for sure make this my go-to pho spot!