I have lived in Austin my whole life, in my 21 years of living I have never eaten food that's so…read moreconsistently otherworldly. The staff is always incredibly nice and helpful, the food always comes out fast even when busy and the vibes make it feel really really homey and it really captures a spirit of old Austin that most places don't have anymore, cannot recommend this place enough.

The food is always on point. The service is always friendly and fast. Very reliable date night spot…read moreand or take away spot for neighborhood folks. The Vietnamese style egg rolls are unreal ! And the Thai pineapple friend rice is mouthwatering just thinking about it. Thank you !

We started off strong. Got seated right at our 8:30 reservation time which is always good. All of…read moreour food was great, pho beef dumplings, shrimp and crab fried rice, and four seasons duck. All amazing! Timing and tempo could have been better. My meal came out around 5-10 minutes after my dates meal. His was cold by the time mine came. We were done with our meals for quite a while before the server checked on us about dessert. We were told we only had 3 minutes to order dessert which was a bit off putting considering we had been ready to order at least 15 minutes prior. We got our dessert shortly before 10, and at 10:02 the house lights came on glaringly bright - aka time to get out. We hadn't even gotten our check yet. Overall the back end of the night felt rushed which put a damper on the experience. I would come back maybe during social hour or earlier in the day.

Had such a great night at 1618 Asian Fusion celebrating our 4-month anniversary! The food was…read moredelicious, but the bartenders made the night extra special. Abigail and Kathy were so friendly and welcoming, and Jay makes an amazing Matcha Espresso Martini! Highly recommend sitting at the bar--you won't be disappointed!

They've fallen off a cliff. Apparently they got a new chef and his first change was to cut the…read moresizes of the grilled skewers, remove all but one of the cold starters, change the oxtail dish to beef cheek, and remove the bone marrow from the other beef dish. Also: no more special item. New menus not yet printed, so I felt bad for the server who had to explain how much they didn't have anymore, despite what the now "old" menu said. Oxtail was one of the dishes we came back for. We opted to thank our server, leave and dine elsewhere. I hope they get things straightened out... but for now, Oko is an Ono.

Made a reservation for a birthday/anniversary reservation, forgetting we had been before until we…read morepulled up. Decided it was great the last time we went so might as well enjoy them again. The restaurant was mostly empty and when the server came to take our drink order, mentioned she'd be back to update us on "a few menu changes" Those few menu changes omitted almost half of the menu including the secret menu while they rest out a new chef. No longer available are the cold plates or the bone marrow to name a few, and the hot skewers are now "much smaller". This was enough of a change to make us source dinner elsewhere and wonder why they haven't reprinted their paper menus or update their website.

Came here on a Sunday dinnertime with some friends for Vietnamese food. Showed up around 6 PM and…read morethey weren't too busy. Parking was plentiful. It's located in a strip mall with a pretty unassuming entrance. Service was great, we were warmly greeted, and they have a moderate amount of seating, though it wasn't crowded during our visit. Mostly Vietnamese food on the menu, but they also offer a lot of variety: Tom Kha Pho, iced coffee, Korean shaved ice (bingsoo), banh mi, and rice dishes. Feels like they're mostly Vietnamese focused with some fun extras mixed in. It's a pretty chill setup, you pay first at the counter, then they bring your food along with a water bottle. Pho ($17, 7/10) - Pretty standard, good flavor, large portions in a large bowl - Standard sides with mint, lime, jalapenos, and bean sprouts - No option to choose your meat, it just comes with brisket and meatballs (though I didn't ask, so maybe substitutions are possible) - Generous with the meat portions though, which was a nice bonus - Broth was rich and flavorful, plenty of noodles, left me satisfied. Definitely can compete with specialized pho spots in town Someone else at the table got the Tom Kha Pho, and it looked really good and creamy, definitely want to try that next time. Overall, this spot feels very family oriented and homestyle. Really enjoyed this meal.

Really great food! Whole in a wall type of place but they hit the mark with everything. The fire…read morebowl is spicy, doesn't hit you right away, so beware lol My husband got the grilled chicken banh mi and he really enjoyed that as well. We all loved our meals! So try it out for yourselves, my foodies!

Visited this local grocery store around the corner from my hotel, and noticed that there was a…read moreMalaysian food pop-up there called Wee's Cozy Kitchen. It piqued my attention enough that I decided to come by several hours later to get my dinner there. Bit of a unique setup as it's literally just a desk at the front with a menu you can order off. You put your order in on Square and wait. And then someone comes to bring your food out all nicely wrapped up! This is probably because the person who would take your order is actually also making the food in the bank/ Ordered the Beef Rendang, since I wanted to try something that was uniquely Malaysian. The beef was very tender and paired well with the sauce. It also had an unexpected spicy kick to it, but it wasn't overwhelming. Did not expect to find Malaysian food in a downtown Austin grocery store, but here we are!

I'm no stranger to restaurants inside of other businesses, but this one took some getting used to…read more While there are a few tables inside of Royal Blue, Wee's is definitely better equipped for takeout. There's a separate register toward the front of the store for you to place your order. However, there's a very good chance the proprietor will be in the back making food, so it's really a spot for you to browse the menu and order online. Once you get past the set-up, however, Wee's is very, very good. The menu offers Malaysian curries, noodles, satays, snacks, and drinks. I opted for a beef rendang and a Thai green tea. After about 15-20 minutes, Wee emerged to hand me my order. She gave me a warm greeting and seemed invested in me enjoying my meal. And enjoy it I did! The meat was tender, the sauce rich and creamy, and the coconut flavors paired well with the pickled vegetables. There was also a lot of it: for $18, I felt like I got my money's worth. Wee's Cozy Kitchen is easy to miss unless you're looking for it, but if you stop by, you're in for a treat.

Parking - easy, has several floor garage though hard to find the entrance again, all doors were…read morelocked from the outside so had to go in where the cars drive in. Where? Across from wholefoods and before the intersection through a large alley. Vibe - cozy, modern, upbeat, yet traditional Service - so friendly! Loved it. And attentive. Food - yummmmmmm I'll be back. Veggie options? YES. We had hot and sour soup delicious Soup dumplings fresh and on point Veggie spinach dumplings flavorful! Yum Egg custard tart small but good

I met a couple of friends here last week for an early (before 5pm) get together that I thought was…read morea happy hour, but turns out they don't have happy hour so we paid regular prices. The place reminded me of Ling Wu in the Grove area because the decor looked similar. Maybe they are owned by the same people? Firstly, I was impressed with the fact they had a FREE parking garage nearby since this is in the downtown area and next to Whole Foods. It took me a bit to find it as I'm directionally challenged, but I did and was just running a bit late. We really enjoyed the food and cocktails. I got the Singaporean noodles, a mezcal drink, and a sake. The serving size was big so I had plenty to take home. We shared many of the other dumplings and dim sum items. Everything was very good! The place wasn't too crowded so after we paid our bill we sat around for a while longer to chat and catch up. Usually someone would come by to see if we needed or wanted anything further, but no one did so we kept chatting and left. I'm happy to know of a central location with easy parking as a future place to meet people. I wish they had a happy hour because the bill for 3 of us was unexpectedly higher than usual.

This review is for the new upcoming brick and mortar mam mam! They're currently partnering w Smalls…read moreWine Bar and soft launching their new spectacular menu. Small's knows how to make a damn good pizza. Thin, perfectly crispy, and slightly chewy. The pad kra pow pizza was just alright to me. It's a bit dry and too salty for my taste, maybe the rice soaks up the saltiness better than pizza dough. It's a more one dimensional flavor with a hint of fish sauce. The osso bucco was what I was looking more forward to. It didn't disappoint. The beef was fork tender and barely required any chewing at all. The curry was coconuty and lemongrass forward which is my favorite! The roti that came with this dish is the best roti I've ever had in my entire life. In a world full of various flat breads, I've usually thought roti doesn't compare to some of the other options, but I kid you not, my jaw dropped ripping into this roti. So flaky and buttery!! Must get for every table The che bap honey butter toast is a novel fusion dish compared to what's typically done. I was thoroughly impressed. They captured the essence of Che bap perfectly. The toasted coconut added a perfect crunch to each bite. It took a while to come out as a heads up. It was about $90 with tip and tax for 2, so a tad expensive, but overall done well.

I checked this place out due to a special they were having. I can't recall the Vietnamese name but…read moreit's a fried rice cake and egg dish! I really liked it but I do wish the rice cake was crispier--we did pre order and I'm not sure if that impacted the texture. My husband got the broken rice dish which I thought was good but he prefers a traditional, non-rib style. This place is a big hidden in Springdale General and occupies a small corner. I hadn't been in this area for a hot minute but it's developed into quite a bustling food court with other small businesses to check out around the area. Their menu is small but follow on Instagram for any special dishes!

This place is a gem that evryone needs to explore. The owner…read moreis a very sweet lady. Burmese food is a rare find, the flavors are on another level. This place is a must try !

Ordered takeout one night to try and wasn't really impressed. The food was ready quickly and the…read moreservice was very friendly at the restaurant. But when we got the food, everything was too salty or too bland. I do love Burmese food, but everything we order just didn't have the right flavors I was expecting. Not sure if it's different from dining it, but we ended up not eating some of the food we ordered.

A coworker/friend put me onto this place. We were both craving lunch while I was in town. The…read morerestaurant is on the same drag as the office. I love Vietnamese food so I was excited to check it out. It's a counter restaurant and they bring out the food. Thankfully, there was vegan options. I got the veg pho with veg broth with a water. The restaurant is clean, no weird odor, with plenty of seating. The pho arrived to the table. A big bowl of hot soup filled with fresh vegetables. Savory rich broth, whew! You can't get any better than that. The whole meal was delicious! The vegetables were so crisp and cooked to perfection. I didn't get a soup spoon to drink the broth, but had to drink it like cereal from a bowl. The tofu was tasty as well. Very yummy. It tasted like it was Houston quality, but I had forgotten for a second that I was in South Austin. This restaurant did not disappoint!

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 friends and I had a great night at Peached Tortilla! Service was top notch, we felt super taken…read morecare of especially since we were celebrating 2 birthdays. The staff wrote and signed a card and we got to try the movies & popcorn dessert which was amazing. We were later told they use fish sauce as the caramel, and it paired perfectly with the ice cream and the airy chips. Ample parking behind the building. It's not very big inside but I'm glad we made a reservation to sit inside. Once the weather cools off they do have a nice patio off the front. We took advantage of their Tuesday steak frites deal for only $23. It came with a 9oz steak, chili crisp butter, fries and even broccolini. The meat was so tender. I finished my plate! We had 10 min of happy hour left so we also tried the brussels sprouts and the kimchi arancini balls off their 'social hour' menu. I wish we kept the sauces from the arancini because the wasabi aioli was bomb! Everything from the night was delicious.

I came for a co-bday celebration with a group of friends and had a great time…read more We came for Steak Frites night and the steak was delicious (and the butter!). Fries were crispy and yummy as well. We came in time for happy hour and we were debating the burger but everyone was so glad they got the steak frites. Someone has has the burger before and she said it's amazing. I tried the Dry January mocktail and I really enjoyed it. I was hesitant at first because it said five spice and that's a spice blend that needs to be wielded carefully and they did it perfectly. We also had the aricini and brussel sprouts appetizers. Both great. The sauces for the aricini were delicious! They also surprised us with really amazing ice cream. The caramel had fish sauce that gave it an amazing umami taste to it. They also has thin shrimp chips around the glass to give it a little bit of crunch (they were going for a popcorn inspired dessert and they really hit the mark!) Our server was awesome. Very friendly. Very attentive. Made our group feel very special. Even before we arrived as I was making reservations, they were super friendly and accommodating. I have been to their airport location and the breakfast tacos are great so I was hoping their main location was good and it was amazing! I definitely recommend this restaurant. They also have such a lovely patio area that would be nice in the fall.