I don't usually write reviews, but this experience was honestly so confusing that I felt like I had…read moreto. I'm only giving 2 stars because the food was actually good. My boyfriend and I came here because of the great reviews, but unfortunately our visit was nothing like we expected. From the moment we walked in, the experience was disappointing. The host literally pointed to our table instead of walking us to it, which immediately felt unwelcoming. No one introduced themselves or even told us who our server was, so we never knew anyone's name throughout the entire meal. Throughout our meal, no one checked on us even once, and we had to flag our waiter down multiple times whenever we needed something. Plates and drinks were also repeatedly slammed down on the table, which came across as rude and unprofessional. Every interaction felt rushed, and the staff acted like they were annoyed we were there. The customer service was awful, and it made for a really unpleasant first experience. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

Came here on a late night food eat after a drive from San Antonio. We ordered spring rolls with…read morechicken, grilled Korean barbecue short rib, and general Tso chicken. overall the flavor profile of everything was really good. The spring roll was really refreshing, the grilled kbbq was very flavorful, although my only downside to it is that it's really chewy. It's a pretty big establishment with plenty of seating. There's parking out front since it's in a bit of a plaza area. Service is quick, and they bring you everything you need to the table, including the sauces.

My friends and I come here for lunch once and in a blue moon for lunch. When we do, we enjoy the…read morefood here. While it's not a inexpensive lunch, it's well worth it. It's great to bring a groupbof people or out of towners to experience the food this place has to offer. I tried the burger and honestly it was one of the most tasty burgers I have in the Austin area. I wasn't too bloated afterwards. My friends ordered some noodles with some side meats to go along with their noodles. Their beverages are very tasty and yes they offer sodas and beers. They even offer some great non-alcoholic beverages. I highly recommend trying this place out. I will say parking is a pain no matter the time of day.

Loro is always a fun spot for getting together with friends or bringing your dog, as the spacious…read moreoutdoor area is incredibly dog-friendly. They offer some great weekday food specials, but for me, the drink happy hour is where Loro really shines. They consistently nail their boozy slushies, which are refreshing, flavorful, and perfect for Austin weather. Personally, I prefer coming here for drinks rather than food, since the dishes I've tried haven't impressed me quite as much. Still, the fun atmosphere, dog-friendly setup, and excellent frozen cocktails are more than enough to keep me coming back.

The food was excellent. Both the steak and shrimp were cooked perfectly. We started with the Sake…read moreMac and Cheese, then had the Surf and Turf and the Shrimp Symphony, and everything was delicious. The owner even opened a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc so I could enjoy a glass which I really appreciated because it's not offered by the glass. I did try to make a reservation online but ended up calling instead. It was a bit amusing since the restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived, aside from one table and only one other couple came in by the time we finished our meal.

Once again, I wish I'd taken a picture of what I ordered, ...but when it's really good, I have a…read moretendency to forget. This food was REALLY good. I ordered the Cajun surf and turf (shrimp) on a bed of garlic noodles. Everything was cooked perfectly. The steak was crazy tender and well seasoned, the shrimp had a nice pop, and I could have JUST had a plate of noodles; they were that good. The Cajun sauce complemented everything well. Even the smattering of green beans, which were probably there to add color, were outstanding. The restaurant itself was comfortable ...which is a compliment. The parking was easy. The service was outstanding. The prices were ...lower than they should have been given how delicious the food was. I will definitely recommend CK Kitchen and Bar to my friends. We came here for a birthday dinner, but with Mother's Day and graduation around the corner, I can't think of a better spot. Well done, CK.

Wow, I absolutely loved this place. This was my second visit, and somehow it was even better than…read morethe first. The menu is full of fun, creative dishes, and everything we tried was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and helped make the experience even better. My only advice is to come hungry and be ready to explore the menu. Just be sure to bring your wallet, as this is definitely not an inexpensive dinner. That said, the quality of the food, service, and overall experience made it well worth it. I'll definitely be back for a third visit.

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is a super fun late-night spot in East Austin for drinks and Japanese-Texan fusion…read morefood. On my first visit, I tried almost every small plate on the specials menu, which ended up being a mistake because that didn't seem to be where the restaurant shines. Several of the dishes, including the tako wasabi and monkfish, were heavily salted and difficult to enjoy. Because the restaurant had such strong reviews, I decided to give it another try and focused instead on the barbecue items, skewers, and dipping ramen from the main menu. Everything I ordered the second time was excellent. The skewers were savory and flavorful, the barbecue meats were tender, and the dipping ramen came with wonderfully bouncy, chewy noodles that paired perfectly with the rich broth. I'm glad I gave Kemuri Tatsu-ya another chance. I'd definitely return and would recommend sticking to the main menu, especially the barbecue, skewers, and dipping ramen.

Went to Qi for dim sum brunch and overall had a really enjoyable experience. Qi is know for…read morecombining western and traditional Chinese cuisine by using local organic farming. Did not have a reservation on this occasion, but they always make me feel welcome and manage to fit us in. Sat on the outdoor covered patio that was cool and shaded. The atmosphere is modern and lively, making it a great spot for a weekend brunch. Started the meal with cocktails including Lycheetini with Deep Eddy Vodka, Giffard Lichi-li. lemon, cranberry, I cut the cranberry. Also had a Fresa Paloma with Socorro Reposado Tequila, Contratto, strawberry, lime, grapefruit, five-spice that was very sweet and garnished with a flower. You are given a card where you can mark your dim sum selections. I ordered the Shrimp Pancake, Snow Crab Ball and Chinese Sausage Sticky Rice. The standout was the shrimp pancake that had a really great texture and flavor. The snow crab ball had a strange texture with shrimp surrounding the snow crab claw. The Chinese Sticky Rice is always a favorite. Also ordered the Truffle Egg Fried rice and Birds Nest with Seasonal Vegetable. The Truffle rice is so flavorful like a flavor explosion in your mouth. The Birds Nest is made with fried potato shreds which contain the a variety of vegetables including cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms and asparagus. The nest is also edible and has a crunchy texture. The presentation of the food is amazing and everything came out hot and fresh. The flavors were on point, and you can tell there's attention to detail in the preparation. Service was attentive outdoors and the pacing of dishes felt just right for a relaxed brunch. This restaurant is truly a gem whether you come for brunch or dinner service. Will definitely be back.

My partner was craving Chinese food, so we looked up Qi Austin on Yelp. We gave them a call ahead…read moreof time to ask if we needed reservations and to get a sense of how busy they were since we were only 20 minutes away. The person who answered the phone mentioned that it tends to get pretty busy, but didn't share much else and seemed a bit brusque. Despite that, the pictures of the food looked really tempting, so we decided to give it a try. Parking was a breeze. We parked across the street in the Whole Foods lot because we planned to do some grocery shopping afterward. As we walked in, we were given the option to sit on the patio or just sit at the countertop. We chose to sit inside at the countertop. We ordered Peking duck, honey beef, and hot and sour soup. I also went with the braised ox tail. The hot and sour soup looked very flavorful, but to me, it tasted more like water with just a little hot oil on top. The Peking duck had a good flavor to the meat but the skin wasn't very crispy. The braised ox tail was so tough to chew that I had to send it back. I make the same dish at home with star anise and shaoxing wine but I cook mine for 48 hours on a lower simmer and the ox tail always falls off of the bone. This oxtail at the restaurant was too tough to ever fall off of the bone with ease and there was no tenderness to the meat. We also ordered the mango bomb dessert which was the best dish of the night. The orange flavored chocolate spoon worked really well with the mango bomb's delicious flavors with the edible flower petals and raspberry flavored crumbles. I could eat the dessert all day long. Altogether, the quality of the food is not as good as its presentation. Yes, dessert ended on a high note and that is probably what the restaurant hopes that people would remember as they leave so that they forget the earlier dishes that looked great, but didn't taste so great.

Walking a the parking garage to Wahoo's, we spotted this place. It sounded familiar and I wanted to…read moretry it, but the fish tacos were calling, so we split three tacos and then restaurant-hopped back here to try a B'bimbap bowl. There was a place up in Hurst the hubs enjoyed called Burning Rice, and we wanted to see how this compared. Overall the bowl was really good. They don't do the crispy rice in the stone bowl thing; the rice was just normal steamed rice. But I ate way more than my share! Everything in that bowl was pretty tasty. The hubs thought black beans were an odd choice, but I'm good with the extra fiber. I also realized I am a sucker for the sweet Gangnam sauce they put over everything. What I really can't get over though is the steak--there is no way steak at that price point should be that tender! I was expecting the kind you chew hard and it gets stuck in your teeth but no, every bite was tender and flavorful. I would 100% eat here again and 100% order that same bowl. Veggie dumplings were just okay, and I really hate miso and that was the main flavor in the dumpling dipping sauce. I'll skip that next time. This location may do a booming biz at lunchtimes but was pretty lonely at dinner. We didn't see anyone else dine in while we were there. The seating area needed some attention; there was food on the tables and floor and a big spill in the corner. They've also stacked a bunch of Igloo coolers against the wall in the back. Oh, and there were two different playlists playing at the same time, which is a cardinal sin in my book! So we walked in and I was pretty sure we had made a mistake by being there, but the food won me over!

CUSTOMER SERVICE!…read more Employee name: Chris date of order: 7/9/2026 time ordered: 11:29a pick up order at 11:38a When I entered the establishment and walked up to the register counter, Chris walked to the order counter and didn't acknowledge me. I waited, thinking oh he's changing gloves or something. NOPE another customer walked in (male) and Chris greeted him and proceeded to take his order, make his bowl and check him out. ALL WHILE STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING ME! I was left Stunned. I understand if it's busy to get caught up when customers come in but when I entered the establishment only 1 customer was there and he was already consuming his meal. We have been long time consumers of Chi'Lantro but we will not be doing any business at this establishment until this issue is resolved.

Nestled behind the Fierce Whiskers Distillery is a park with a couple food trucks. One of those…read moretrucks is Asian fusion Otoshi! We tried it with Chinese Donuts, Cumin Beef, and Brussels sprouts. And OH MY GOODNESS! This is amazing. Go up to the truck, order and have a seat in the park. Maybe, play some cornhole. They will text you when the food is ready. Then... be ready to be amazed! My only regret- I don't live in Austin to keep coming here! If you are near (or even if it is a drive), done to Otoshi! Wow!

This place has been on my list for a long time but because it's located so down south, it's taken…read moreawhile for me to finally try it, and I wished i didn't wait this long! It's located at a really cute distillery with a huge lawn and cute fall decorations, it's perfect fall outing! The owner was super friendly and nice, but it seems like it's a one man show, at least for that day we went, so do be patient as he has to not only take orders but also to grill your food! We ordered both the chicken dishes and the beef skewers with rice, and everything was delicious!! The chicken thighs and beef were tender, the tsukune (chicken meatballs) were extremely flavorful. However, the highlight for me was the Brussels sprouts. It was charred perfectly for a charcoal flavor and then tossed in a hot sweet sauce, absolutely delicious. Would totally recommend everyone to try this place!!!

I walked in and thought, "I don't see any Asians here. Should I leave now?" Joking aside, it was…read morevery clean, the service was friendly, and the food was surprisingly good. I've had a few bad experiences in the Los Angeles area where the meat was super tough or there wasn't enough, especially considering the prices they were charging. Pho Please was very reasonably priced, and the food was good. Their Vietnamese coffee was delicious too.

My fiancé and I tried Pho Please for the first time and really enjoyed it…read more Pho is one of my favorite dishes, so I was excited to try out a new place. The space has a modern, clean vibe, and I loved the little touch of customer doodles on the wall and by the register. Parking was easy with a big lot, and the wait time was short. Service was great. My fiancé had a lot of questions about the menu, and the staff was super patient and helpful. I got the vegan pho with tofu and veggies and it was delicious. Really comforting and flavorful. The portion was great with a good balance of noodles to veggies/tofu. My fiancé got the chicken pho and thought it was delicious too. He actually had to take his home, while I somehow managed to finish mine. I'd love to see a few more vegan options added, but we'll definitely be back.