Happy Wok

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Service was friendly! Food was hot. I got a pick up order so didn't spend much time in the restaurant but it did seem clean. Now, this food was so bland! It looked so pretty! I was expecting it to be super tasty! But it was bland bland bland! The egg rolls were perfectly crispy but had way more vegetables the meat. The lo mein also looked tasty but again was very bland. Adding salt and soy sauce helped so we did end up enjoying it. Egg drop soup was beautiful but also bland. I took two bites and poured it out. The sesame chicken also beautiful and also bland. The chicken was tender just had zero flavor. I would probably try them again, because I believe in second chances but I was pretty disappointed with my first visit here. read more

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Feel as if this was already "prepackaged" n just microwaved way too long for this foam plate to handle read more

Happy Wok - do you pre-portion your meals and then just warm them up as they get ordered???? - Asian Fusion Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

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Food was absolutely incredible. Ordered it on Uber Eats. Got the chicken pho and my fiancé got vermicelli pork and egg roll and we loved it. Huge portions so we have some saved for tomorrow. Chicken wasn't dry broth was flavorful. Our new favorite read more

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I've been going to happy wok for years - and I've always been really impressed with the speed of service and the quality of the food - however I ordered some takeout from today and I have to say the worst Chinese food I've ever had in my life it looked and tasted like it was cooked not only yesterday but days ago- I won't be ordering from there again, it must be under a new management because this is not like them, once again, the most shockingly, bad overcooked Chinese food I've ever had.here is a picture of the ribs - like dried leather read more

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Crystal Z.

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Well, I ordered food about two hours ago. Needless to say it was not worth it at all. My daughter thought it was just ok. My husband said the orange chicken from Panda Express is better. That says a lot to me all on its own, and then my potstickers came with 6 potstickers and NO SAUCE. Who wants dry potstickers? Never in my life have I ordered potstickers and got no sauce at all. Just 6 potstickers by themselves. I didn't even eat dinner. What a waste of $40. I wish I could go back and not buy food from there, save $40 and go some where else. Absolutely not good, save yourself the money and tastebuds. I'm so not happy about all this. read more

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Sherry B.

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I ordered the Pho Tofu and Vegetables for a late lunch on Sunday. It was so tasty and filling! I left very satisfied. The staff were polite and helpful, and the restaurant was clean. It was overall a great experience! I will go there again soon. read more

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By any Asian standard, this has is miserable. I can see what they can't cook correctly, with those employees, and the local clientele. read more

Happy Wok - Specifically I asked for silken or regular/raw tofu. This is what I got, however. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

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Happy Wok is my benchmark that I rate all other Chinese food places against, because it's consistently good. Great food & service. If you're in the Liberty Hill area Happy Wok should be your go-to for Chinese food. read more

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Kitty R.

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Good quality Chinese ... a little on the expensive side for portion size. Lo mein has no mix ins if you order as a side. Good quality chicken but recently changed the cut on the meat and general Tso was very dry and over cooked. Frequently take out and dine in here ... local and easy and tasty. read more

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Andy H.

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Let me start off by saying I love Happy Wok and my family does enjoy their food! With that being said, today I ordered the Pho Tai which normally comes with jalapeños. I wanted extra and I added them AND PAID FOR THEM through the app. I walked in shortly after to pick up my pho and because I have had previous issues in the past with this I asked the host/waitress if they added the extra jalapeños that I added. She replied yes and so I went home. I got home and not only did I not have the extra jalapeños but I was only given 1 1/2 jalapeños. I tried to call several times before closing and got no answer. We will still be returning because we like Happy Woks food, but if you do ever order anything to go or online please please please make sure you check it before you leave. If you pay for something you should get it!! read more

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Jeremy R.

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Still the most decent and consistent Chinese place in Liberty Hill. Pretty good lunch special, food over all is good. We get take out for dinner quite a bit, they need to be better about providing sauce cups and packets without having to be asked for, for example if I'm getting a bunch of egg rolls then sweet and sour should automatically be included. Staff is generally friendly, but occasionally they will mess up the order. read more

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Rhea T.

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I can only review the takeout since I haven't dined in. The restaurant is casual and fairly quiet when I have picked up my food. The jalapeno chicken is consistently delightful! It could always use a little more spice but no complaints. I'm looking forward to meeting a friend for dinner here next week. I'll update my review after that visit. read more

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Karlyn K.

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We really wanted to like happy wok. We've tried them at both, the old location and the new. The folks running it are super nice and pleasant. unfortunately we weren't fans of the food just wasn't a lot of taste in it read more

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We visit here fairly often because it's convenient between school and home for the evening. Service is quick and mostly friendly. Most of the food is quite good. Very good eggrolls very good General Tso's chicken and sesame chicken. Phad Thai is average to good most times. Our big negative Sadly, though = Egg drop soup and also Lo Mein they are amongst the worst we've ever had. But overall; we are glad to have this restaurant in our neighborhood. There are several items we really like; but occasionally some items fall short. Maybe it depends on who is cooking that day. ? I would say you just have to find what you like from here and find other places for those other items. We wish this place the best of luck and we hope for their long future in Liberty Hill. read more

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Franklin G.

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I've taken my family here six times since December. It was good the first few times we went. Orange Chicken & Pho were good. I thought it was interesting that the customer is charged for extra limes but I'll move on if the food and service are good. I mean, we're in LH Texas. The Asian food standard can't be too high. Today my family went and the food was okay. The two waitresses spent most of their time sitting down and being on their phones. If this the direction of things, this place unfortunately will lose customers and won't last read more

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Ordered chicken fried rice and Pho Bo Vien. Very tasty and enough to serve 4 people! Service was excellent and quick read more

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Majda P.

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I didn't like their food. I'll taste the same. I didn't like the ambience and I didn't like the service.

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David T.

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Friends and I just had dinner at the Happy Wok today. To tell you I was blown away is an understatement. The prices were amazing very affordable for the amount of food you get. Our waiter Connor our waiter was amazing to say the least. He was on the spot on point and a hoot to boot. The food was delicious and plenty of it. Arrived quickly and on point. I highly recommend the Happy Wok in Liberty Hill and if you get Connor as your waiter I'm sure you'll be happy read more

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Alyssa G.

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I love any asian restaurant that has vegetarian options! I love that the tofu is the fried cubes instead of just chopped up soft tofu! I order them for pickup during lunch and it's always quickly made and yummy! friendly staff as well and plenty of seating inside. read more

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Jennifer L.

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Great menu! Excellent food! Will absolutely eat there more. Chicken lettuce wraps - awesome Dunking - awesome Jalapeño chicken- amazing Combo vermicelli - amazing Hot sake- great! read more

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Lan Anh V.

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I've been to Happy Wok dozens of times on my lunch break. If you are looking for good Americanized Chinese food (not so much the authentic Cantonese/Szechuan/etc. cuisine), this is a great spot which is what I'm basing my review on. As far as I know, it's the only Chinese restaurant in Liberty Hill. For a ~$10 lunch special that includes an entree, rice, soup, and egg roll, the meals are a bargain with generous portion sizes. You'll have plenty of leftovers to pack home. Their egg drop and hot and sour soups hit the spot. Don't sleep on the more authentic Vietnamese dishes like Bo Luc Lac (shaken beef) and Hu Tieu Ap Chao (panfried rice noodles). The steak from the Bo Luc Lac is super tender! I think their Bo Luc Lac is even better than Sunflower in Austin. One small critique I have is that the food can be a bit saltier side, so I ask them to use less salt on my orders which is perfect for my personal taste. Their new location is very clean. Service is quick and efficient. If you're in a hurry during the lunch rush, you won't be waiting too long for your food. This is a family-owned business. The owners are INCREDIBLY nice and work very hard to make their customers happy. Go show them some support, Liberty Hill! read more

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Kristen B.

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Ordered take out this time. Lunch specials which include soup and egg rolls. Kung Po Chicken, sweet & Sour Pork and Lemongrass Beef! Delicious as always. read more

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Thomas W.

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The calamari was stupendous. It was so crispy and perfectly seasoned. I loved it. I got the kung pao beef lunch, and my date got the pork vermicelli with an egg roll. Both dishes were spectacularly flavorful. The veggies were fresh and the meat tender. The servers were attentive, the food was prompt, and the portions were perfect for the price. The whole place also had a pleasant aroma. I would 100 percent recommend you try this place. read more

Happy Wok - Pork vermicelli with eggroll. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

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Leslie R.

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I've been getting food from here on a regular basis for the past five years and always been pleased. That said I ordered the combination vermicelli today which was described with all the bun accompaniments, but it was a soupy mess of Happy Family poured over overcooked vermicelli. Nowhere near the Vietnamese bun that I was expecting and described on the menu. No fish sauce included but I had some at home but it was already a soupy mess as I've described. Literally threw it out. So disappointing read more

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Bill G.

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My family and I ordered food from the new Happy Wok location last week. I had the happy family meal which is a stir fry combo with beef, chicken and shrimp. My father had pepper steak and my mother had the cashew chicken. We all enjoyed our meals and the food was ready within 10 minutes. The employees were very pleasant and we'll definitely order from there again. The new location is nice and the restaurant was clean. Give them a try if you haven't been. read more

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Ellen A.

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Our family unanimously voted this as the worst Chinese food we have ever had! It was almost as if the ingredients were at least a week old. Service was so slow and indifferent. The combination fried rice was insanely dry, and had two shrimp in it. Basically, it was all chicken, so just a heads up on that. The egg drop soup had a super weird off taste and was very watery. The beef with broccoli was OK. The orange chicken was all breading. All five of us had stomach aches later that evening, Another super weird thing is you never actually receive a paper bill. The server comes by with a tablet and tells you how much it is and then shows you your choices for tip amount. read more

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Micki R.

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Really GOOD Asian food in Liberty Hill! We stopped on our way home from Burnet... and we decided to give it a try. Service was good, food was great! Large portion at very reasonable prices.... So good in fact we came back for takeout the following week. Very nice to have a GOOD Asian restaurant within 15 minutes of home. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Happy Wok - Garlic chicken... very good! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Liberty Hill, Texas

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Jason F.

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Went for lunch and everything was fresh and served quickly. Decent pricing and portions.

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Ken B.

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Great food. But I have requested extra spicy 3 times on my carry outs. I have ask for red chilies added to my order. Not once has this request been met. Not exactly sure how much plainer I can make it. Sure would like to see more Asian cooks than the non Asian cooks! And I mean that with all due respect! read more

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5star take out for sure - it's close and everyone gets what they want. We order takeout here regularly and thought to dine in on a Friday evening as a way to get out of the house. Parking was somewhat full but not an issue. On Entering no staff were up front - fair number of tables seated but majority of tables dirty with stacked plates. We found a table that was not dirty and order summer rolls and took our time with the menu. Rolls were fresh and what we ordered. Decided on Pho and Szechuan chicken. The take out orders flowed like a river - people coming and going. Front of house not so much. Sesame chicken arrived .. sent back for Szechuan. Pho arrived no issue. My feeling it was not well written on the order (yes paper :-) or just a stress reaction . The manager came out and spoke to the two waitress about clearing/cleaning the tables. To be fair they also handle payment, take out, and running table orders as well as cleaning - a tall ask. Get a feeling they have not connected seating to tips as yet. We take our time and eat well. The food was good - the Szechuan chicken spot on. The pho choices limited but well executed. As we readied to leave the rush was clearly over seated customers where few (yes the tables were clean at this point) and take out had slowed. Dine in was more like a lunch. Of course - eating out - No dishes is nice and the food is good. Personally there are better Pho choices but it served well as the quality was high. Overall high marks in freshness, food readiness and a general menu to address wide tastes. Plus located in Liberty Hill a growing community! Try the menu take out or dine in - this was our first dine in and a bit low on the service level as reflected on stars. Bet a different day and time would offer differing results. Enjoy! read more

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We have eaten here a lot over the past year and a half, most of the time it's pretty good but lately it's been slacking. Food just isn't tasting that fresh, I don't know if they are preparing frequently ordered food ahead of time and it's just sitting there or what but that's what it's starting to taste like. I'm hoping this is a fluke and it will improve. They don't skimp on the chicken fried rice, just wish it tasted a little more fresh. We also ordered the rangoons which definitely tasted older and pork egg rolls. read more

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Darrell F.

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Food is excellent with quick service with a beautiful atmosphere. The order I placed was completed on time and everything was in the order.

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First time here. Had trouble finding the place. Apparently they moved so keep in mind the address is incorrect on Yelp. Sierrah was my server and she was really nice and helpful. I tried the chicken vermicelli bowl and wonton soup. Wonton soup was fairly average and a bit small for $3.50 but good. The vermicelli bowl was great! There was a generous amount of well sauced chicken and the overall portion is huge! Plenty of veggies, good flavor and it was brought out pretty quickly. Totally would try this place again. My one complaint is they charged me $1.00 for cilantro. First off I can get a whole bunch at the store for that price. Two- server should really give a heads up on up-charges. But overall a pleasant lunch. Would recommend. read more

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Pierce A.

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Food was good and greatly priced. Combo lo mein and orange chicken was a big hit with the kids. Beef kung pao was good could of been more spicy. But definitely recommend if your in the area. We'll try again soon read more

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Michael K.

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Another great time tonight here with the family. We have been coming for several years and it is the best! Come enjoy a great environment and great food and service. read more

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Cristina B.

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This place is great. All the food we've had was all delicious. Wonton soup, Soft noodles, crispy noodles, and crab Rangoon.

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Good food and ambience. The one star minus is because I asked for extra spice in my food and they didn't put any at all. Other than that the food was overall good. read more

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14125 W State Hwy 29
Ste B206
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
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(512) 548-0095
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What time does Happy Wok open?

Happy Wok opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Happy Wok close?

Happy Wok closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Happy Wok take credit cards?

Yes, Happy Wok takes credit cards.

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Does Happy Wok have catering options?

No, Happy Wok does not have catering options.

Does Happy Wok serve alcohol?

Yes, Happy Wok serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

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Does Happy Wok allow dogs?

Yes, Happy Wok allows dogs.

Does Happy Wok have TVs?

Yes, Happy Wok has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Happy Wok have bike parking?

Yes, Happy Wok has bike parking.

Does Happy Wok have outdoor seating?

No, Happy Wok does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Happy Wok have parking?

Yes, Happy Wok has parking options. Validated Parking

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Yes, Happy Wok has free WiFi.

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4.2(63 reviews)

22.0 mi

I told myself it was going to be a chill night. Just noodles, maybe a drink, nothing dramatic…read more The place looked promising from the outside--warm lantern light, a faded sign, that quiet hum of people who seemed like they knew what they were ordering. I stepped in, sat down, and pointed at something on the menu that had a picture of glossy, perfect noodles. What arrived... was not that. The noodles were pale, limp, and somehow both soggy and dry at the same time. I took one bite. It tasted like regret. Another bite--worse. There was a strange bitterness, like someone had boiled the concept of disappointment into broth. I waved the server over, but before I could say anything, the lights flickered. Once. Twice. Then everything went dark. When the lights came back on, the restaurant was empty. No customers. No staff. Just me... and the bowl of cursed noodles. A scratching sound echoed from the kitchen. I stood up--because of course I did--and took a few cautious steps forward. The swinging kitchen door creaked open on its own, like it had been waiting for me. Inside, the air smelled... wrong. Earthy. Damp. Ancient. Then something moved. At first I thought it was just a rat. Then I realized it was *far* too big. Then it stood up. "Ah," it said, its voice layered like a chorus of whispers. "The one who tasted the offering." I froze. "The... what?" "The noodles," it said. "A test. And you survived." Before I could respond, the floor beneath me collapsed. -- I woke up in a cavern lit by flickering green fire. Stone pillars carved with writhing rodent shapes surrounded me. In the center stood a towering figure--half rat, half something far older. "The Rat God," it declared, spreading its clawed arms. "Devourer of scraps. King beneath the cities. And now... your opponent." I didn't remember signing up for this. "I just wanted decent noodles," I said. The Rat God hissed. "Then you should have chosen wisely." It lunged. I barely dodged, rolling across the stone floor. My hand hit something--a broken metal ladle. Not exactly a heroic weapon, but I wasn't in a position to be picky. The Rat God struck again, claws carving grooves into the stone. I darted between pillars, heart pounding, trying to think. "Fight," it snarled. "Or be consumed." "Working on it!" I shot back. It charged. At the last second, I leapt aside and slammed the ladle into one of the glowing green flames. The metal flared with eerie light. I didn't question it--I just swung. The ladle connected with the Rat God's side, and it *screeched*, stumbling back. Okay. That worked. Now it was a fight. I ducked, dodged, and struck again, each hit glowing brighter. The cavern shook as the Rat God grew more frantic, more furious. "You are nothing!" it roared. "Yeah?" I said, breathing hard. "I survived your noodles." That seemed to genuinely offend it. With a final, desperate leap, I drove the glowing ladle straight into its chest. There was a blinding flash. Silence. -- I woke up back at my table. The restaurant was normal again. People chatting. Dishes clinking. The server standing beside me. "Everything okay?" they asked. I looked down at my bowl. The noodles looked exactly the same. I pushed it away. "Yeah," I said, standing up. "I'm... not that hungry anymore." As I walked out, I could've sworn I heard a faint voice from the kitchen: "We will meet again..." I didn't look back. Next time, I decided, I was getting takeout from somewhere safer.

The environment of this restaurant was amazing! I loved the food and the customer service was…read moregreat. This is my 2nd time coming here and both times were great experiences. One bonus was that the dr. Pepper was very crisp. 5 stars!

30.5 mi•South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)

The sushi bar before it got busy!

Chicken katsu bento. DELICIOUS!

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Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

4.3(2.6k reviews)

Large group friendly

Outdoor seating

Tried the Loro x Siete: Backyard BBQ collab at Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar and it was such a fun…read morehappy hour bar experience. Loro is an Asian smokehouse and bar featuring grilled and smoked meats with Southeast Asian and Japanese-inspired sauces, sides, and a bar that boasts craft beer, boozy slushees, and batch cocktails. Parking at this location is a bit of a challenge. They have overflow parking in the back but the spots are really small. We sat at the bar area and worked our way through cocktails, apps, and dessert. We opened a tab and the bar staff takes your order which is convenient, versus how you normally have to order by waiting in line at the bar. The bar staff was extremely busy because they have to make all the cocktails and take the line orders at the bar. They are a master of multitasking. It was $3 martini night on Tuesday, so was excited to sample the four different drink options. lychee martini, Mexican martini, and Lucky Cat cosmo martini. Lychee martini is made with new amsterdam vodka, sake, elderflower, Mexican martini with espolon blanco, olive, yuzu, lime and cosmo with vodka, blood orange, naranja, lime. The lychee was hands down my favorite of the three. We started with the Dip Sampler that included a trifecta of smoked shishito queso, smoked salmon dip and Thai green salsa with the Siete blue corn tortilla chips. We went through the chips quickly and got a second round of wonton chips which I preferred to the Siete chips. Tried the Mango Chamoy frozen Slushee with Siete Chamoy Botana Sauce & Siete Chile Lime Seasoning Rim, passionfruit, Aperol, Sake and Sparkling Wine which was refreshing. All their boozy slushies are $5 during happy hour. Ordered the oak grilled edamame from the happy hour menu and it was a flavor explosion with a dusting of serracha powder, lemon zest and white sesame. For dinner, I ordered my go-to rice bowl with coconut-scented rice, seasonal pickles, thai herbs and steak as the protein. They normally served this with Bavette, but the steak was a bit tough and chewy this time. Finished everything off with cheesecake with five spice crumble, yuzu marmalade for dessert. The vibe at the bar was relaxed and lively without feeling overwhelming, and the collab menu felt creative without trying too hard. The ingredients are very thoughtful for a fully developed flavor profile. Just what I would expect from the culinary minds of Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin. Definitely one of the regulars in my list when craving good cocktails with a casual but elevated food menu.

One of my first and best experiences of barbecue in Texas!…read more Firstly, staff here is super friendly, especially given how slammed this place was, their attitudes were upbeat. They have a great outdoor layout, as well as lots and lots of seating indoors.

Crispy Potatoes (~$8)

Interior seating

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Thai wings

Soto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

4.4(1.2k reviews)

15.5 mi

•$$$

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.

Pretty vibes

Shishito peppers appetizer

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Red Lotus Asian Grille Round Rock

4.3(91 reviews)

19.6 mi

Unassuming strip mall location serving delicious, well-seasoned asian fusion with delicious…read moreVietnamese food alongside samplings from other asian nations (Chinese general tsos, Thai noodle dishes, etc). Simple booths and tables on tiled floor. The decor/ambiance is nothing to write about but its is clean, the food is fresh, and the service is speedy. I would return again.

Welcomed by the staff , hot tea (amazing) with some fresh warm and quickly served food , and a…read morerelaxing ambiance, with village cooking videos on the tv... I must say it's a very nice overall first experience!! Our server Vivian was kind enough to explain each question we had regarding ingredients.

Box sake and wine

Sampler Platter

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Pandan iced tea

Mango Tango Asian Restaurant

4.3(127 reviews)

14.6 mi

I had not heard of this place, but it has been open since March of 2020. I met some clients here…read morefor lunch and it did not disappoint. The staff was fantastic and the food was great.

I visited this location the day after Thanksgiving with my partner. We ordered a few menu items to…read moreget a good sampling of what this location has to offer. We started by ordering bobba tea and soda (neither of which they had, yet it was still on the menu). So we elected to get mixed cocktails as there is a full bar at this location. I asked for a Hendricks and tonic. While there was tonic, there was no Hendricks. At this point, I felt like there was a pattern starting to emerge that I wouldn't be fond of. Fried Prawns When the prawns were presented, they were battered and not fried. These are two distinct methods of preparation, "battered" means a food item has been coated in a batter (a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients) before frying, while "fried" simply means cooked in hot oil. Needless to say, I wasn't too keen on the panco-style prawn. In addition, the prawn were absent of flavor. Pasta Cambodia I was excited to try this dish as it seemed like an interesting mix of ingredients. I ordered this dish with two types of meats as opposed to one (chicken and beef). The beef for this dish was tough but the rest of the dish seemed to be cooked properly and the flavor profile was balanced. Crab fried rice The rice on this dish was hard. Hard rice is usually caused by not adding enough water when cooking, which prevents the rice grains from absorbing enough moisture to soften properly; essentially, the rice is undercooked due to insufficient liquid. So, it seems that while the beef on the pasta Cambodia was overcooked, the rice in the crab fried was undercooked. I do understand that every spot may have their off days and perhaps this was a day that I caught them on such a day. Swing and a few misses here.