The cutest Japanese shop I've ever been to. Was so happy it was next to the air bnb my bestie and I…read morestayed in. It feels like you're automatically transported into Japan. There is an indoor and outdoor bar area. Even you walk in, you order your food and then find seats at the community table's inside the restaurant. The ramen is delicious and the food is so fresh. My favorite was: The og ramen. I regret not adding more chasu, but that's just preference. Also was happy that their hot sake was only $5. Best way to stay warm on a rainy Austin day. Sake and ramen.

this is a pretty cool ramen place. They were actually quite busy when I dropped by on a Friday…read morenight! They didn't have any tables open outside, so I had to wait until they cleared one. Overall, seems like a really good place for a Friday night out with friends. It's chill and they also had music, so that's also cool. I ordered the OG with a yuzu koshu bomb and corn along with karaage. The ramen was quite flavorful and the karaage was perfect! The only thing is the broth was a bit too salty for me, but overall, still good. I would definitely recommend!

If there was a rating for price - I would give them $$$ because it's very easy to spend more than…read moreyou meant to here. Food is tapas style and 3-skewers will cost you ~$18 - $24. Each skewer is just a few bites. Unless you have money to burn, I would recommend not showing up hungry. However, if you brought your appetite prepare to enjoy the evening! There are so many tidbits to try and everything we did order was juicy and flavorful and interesting. I would go back just for the ube tiramisu, but also for the salmon nigiri, hokkaido uni, and tsukune. Even the drinks were delicious (the ILY So Matcha was a beautiful take on an alcoholic matcha drink). Plenty of seating when we arrived early evening on a weekend night but the place started to get busier after 7:30PM.

I so dearly want to give this place a 4. It's cute, in a kind of banal way, and the food offerings…read moreare diverse despite a few limitations. Maybe next time. Our biggest issue was that we were seated at 8:15 and told half an hour later that they were closing an hour early and enforcing last call. Beyond that, they were gracious as could be given a staff that was making good on what they said and mostly minding their closing duties. The menu here is good, not great, and the prices are all over the place. The alcohol offering is most dissatisfying, the portions paltry, and the off-menu ube-misu was barely good enough to make up for the loss.

Absolutely loved this spot. The menu is split into starters, skewers, larger bites, and BBQ, so we…read moredecided to get one thing from each section--and everything was genuinely 10/10. We started with the cornbread, then had the wagyu skewer, the brisket hot pocket, and the brisket BBQ. Every single dish was flavorful, well-executed, and something I'd come back for. The brisket especially was amazing. The vibes were also so cute. It was this fun Western Japanese BBQ joint that makes the whole experience feel unique and cozy. Our waiter, Yoshi, was awesome too--super helpful and gave us great recommendations. Such a great dinner spot, and we will definitely go back.

Was super busy for a Tuesday night! I dined with a group of 8, so we had the "choose for us" option…read morewhere they brought out many different options. The beef skewers were pretty good, and the brisket pot pockets were bomb. Probably my favorite thing out of everything we tried! The ribs and chicken wings were good. The ceviche, chicken skewers, and cornbread were just ok. Not bad but not amazing. The brisket wasn't anything revolutionary. All the food was really salty too. I liked the fusion idea a lot! I'd say this is definitely a at least try once kind of spot. The staff were nice and the outdoor seating was nice and cozy and warm even though it was pouring rain.

Definitely come here to be transported to a different place! I love the outdoor seating here. The…read morevibes are so fun and casual. For outdoor seating you have to order everything at the bar and they will bring the food to your table. So there is no table service other than that. It was still great though we got everything we need and the food came out in good timing. The drinks were really fun and I really liked the cold foam on the beer! Definitely must try! The appetizers were not that good I would skip. The miso ramen though, was AMAZING!! The broth is so rich and creamy. The noodles were also really good at picking up the broth. Definitely impressed with the ramen here. Overall, this is one of my favorite ramen spots in Austin and would love to come back soon!

Overall: 4/5 [dine in]…read more You order at the counter when you first enter and receive a table number. You can grab any seat and self-serve water, then they bring the food out to you. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. #5 Tsukemen/Dipping Broth ($16.50): The dipping broth wasn't umami enough to hold up as a true dipping broth, so we ended up pouring it over our noodles and eating it like a regular ramen bowl. The flavors were really good and better than the MI-SO-HOT. The only complaint about the broth was that it wasn't warm or hot. The noodles were bouncy and thick like udon, which I loved. They only gave one slice of chashu, which was disappointing, so I'm glad we added the extra Goma Pork/Sesame Seasoned Ground Pork ($2.50) and Naruto Maki ($1.50). Chashu Rice Bowl ($8.50): Good, but not as flavorful or melt-in-your-mouth as last time. #4 MI-SO-HOT (Tonkotsu) ($16): My cousin got this and it was actually bulked out with veggies. It was good, but the flavors weren't anything standout. Not super spicy either, so the heat is very tolerable.

Initially, I was supposed to meet a friend at Sa-Tén-Canapy. GPS Alert: My GPS kept taking me to…read morethe Springdale Food Park, which appears to be a bike tour location. Please note that Sa-Tén is in an industrial-style complex and can be easily missed. The anchor point is a large green Canopy sign. After circling a few times, my friend and I started to meet at Stargazer instead for coffee. After having coffee at Stargazer, we decided to grab breakfast "to-go" at Sa-Tén as my Art contest start time was nearing. It is literally diagonally across the street from Stargazer. Sa-Tén means "coffee lounge" or "café" in Japanese. It traditionally refers to a relaxed neighborhood coffee shop...a place meant to be a welcoming community space. The coffee shop is small with wraparound glass windows emitting an abundance of light. Sa-Tén's interior is unassuming...really non-distinct. My friend ordered the last salmon toast, however, since she had previously tried it, she allowed me to have the last one. Such a thoughtful and kind friend...she ordered the bacon, egg and cheese toast instead. Let me just say this salmon toast was the bomb diggity. Our server described this breakfast item as salmon on white toast...what a major understatement! Our toast was even larger than Texas toast with a brioche taste and perfectly toasted. Quite honestly, I could have just eaten the toast all by itself. The salmon and cheese enhanced the taste. What a spectacular discovery! My friend was pleased with her selection as well. I will seek out Sa Tén when I'm on the East Side again.

Came here for a quick bite and was so impressed. Had a tofu egg dish(can't remember the name) but…read morewas so delicious. Filling but didn't leave me feeling stuffed. Then came by again for a coffee. Their blue latte tastes like a blueberry muffin! Super good and device is so quick and friendly

Had such a great experience at Gyu-Kaku Austin, and a huge part of that was our server, Genevieve…read more From the moment we sat down, she was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She walked us through the cuts of meat, explained how long to grill each item, and gave honest recommendations that ended up being spot on. What really stood out was how attentive she was without hovering. Our grill was changed out promptly, drinks were refilled without us asking, and she checked in at just the right times to make sure everything was perfect. Even during a busy service, she stayed calm, friendly, and on top of everything. Dining at a place like Gyu-Kaku can feel overwhelming if it's your first time, but Genevieve made the whole experience seamless and fun. Excellent service truly elevates a meal, and she absolutely did that for us. We'll definitely be back!

I get it, they're not guilty of anything a thousand other places aren't…read more But this place felt like more of a head game than most places that run all you-can-eat menus. It's got everything you dread, if only you'd had the misfortune of previously encountering them: - tiny portions - few staff who are MIA half the time, notably the half when you need them - poor guidance on cool times and ordering Seriously, I watched a table of grown men struggle to keep it together while their untouched pitcher of beer sweat its way to room temp. You've got to bring your A-game, and maybe a handful of very attractive women, if you hope to succeed here.

Oseyo is officially in my East Austin rotation…read more Everything we ordered hit--the japchae was perfectly balanced, the Korean fried cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the tteokbokki had the ideal chewy texture with a rich, spicy sauce. Don't skip the chili oil--it makes a difference. Great vibe, solid service, and the kind of place that's just easy to enjoy. I'm already planning my next visit! The atmosphere felt casual but still elevated enough for a cute dinner date. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm craving Korean food on the east side.

Beautiful space and presentation with friendly service. Sadly, the food wasn't anything special…read more Markedly, the main dish was not served with banchan. This is a great place to go if you're new to Korean food and want something that looks great. But if you know Korean food and this is not your first time, you will be disappointed. The Dolsot bibimbap did not come with banchan. It was a different remix of veggies and lacked the usual myriad veggie options that are standard to the dish. The fried chicken lacked the extra crunchiness that is the hallmark of Korean chicken. We didn't care for the Ddukbokki at all.

We had a fantastic night and savored every dish that was served. To our lucky surprise we came…read moreduring happy hour, so we ordered many things off of the happy hour menu. Both of the sandos were perfect. The wagyu beef sando had a little bit more flavor but it was slight and both are worth trying. Every roll was enjoyable and I felt like each had a little twist that really made the flavors explosive, like a shaved onion or a crispy puff on the side of the roll. The service was stellar and they were easy to book on OpenTable I also tried the green tea mocktail and found it to be light and refreshing and I was happy that it wasn't super sweet My two favorite items were: 1. The Edamame - which were charred in a way that I feel like I've never experienced it before and had such great flavor. 2. The scallop roll had a thinly sliced shaved truffle on top that made the roll simple yet out of this world. Shout out to the manager who came by just to check in. I always think that is such a sweet gesture.

I have not been to Tenten in such a long time and recently went here for a happy hour with one of…read moremy girlfriends and had such an amazing time. Because of the influx of so many amazing new sushi spots opening up in town. I forget to visit my old favorite spots and neglecting tenten was a big mistake. Their happy hour is absolutely one of the best deals there is and on Tuesdays they have $10 rolls all night which is an absolute steal. I particularly went there on a Wednesday to try their A5 Wagyu sandwich, but because I hadn't been there in so long, I wanted to have all the rolls that sounded so amazing on the happy hour menu that I couldn't even get to the sandwich. Every single role we had was absolutely off the charts. They even had a Toro role on happy hour for $10 which was such a steal. The service and ambience was also as usual impeccable. Can't wait to come back here to try the sandwich on another Wednesday

OVERVIEW: Definitely a top 3 omakase experience for me (and I've been to Japan!). The ambiance is…read morethe biggest part of what makes this so great. The intimate, speakeasy setting is such a vibe! Hidden behind a bookcase tucked away in Holey Moley, Chef Saine and his small team bring you an incredible 14-course experience with top-tier ingredients sourced directly from local farmers in Japan. With only 6 seats per session, this is a cozy experience and one I definitely could not recommend more. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, located in East Austin, there is plenty of street parking. - Reservations can be tricky to land, but you can grab weeknight ones if you're flexible. - Pricing is about $170/person, with the option to add on drinks and extra bites (3 extra for $45/person). Tax and tip not included. My favorite bites were the maguro blue fin (an incredible start to the night!), the buttery Kanpachi amberjack, and the Wagyu ribeye with salted egg yolk (steak and eggs). Everything is stellar, and the Belgium chocolate ice cream finish with a little serenading from Chef is a great way to wrap up the experience. Service is top notch!

Once you've passed through the speakeasy bookshelf door, you enter a beautifully built out 6 seat…read moresushi restaurant, complete with many Taylor Swift references if you look closely. The omakase is beautifully orchestrated by Chef Saine Wong. Each bite more delectable than the last. What a wonderful, special meal. No notes. It's easy to lock your bike up out front, street parking is more limited as it is mostly resident sticker required, but there is the garage at Saltillo nearby.

Wait for food was about 30mins. Had the hamachi , sake toro, and Hama toro…read more Parking gets full on the weekends. Location is in a small food hall. Great for people who want to eat different things.

Not necessarily a spot to come to if you're trying to have a whole sushi meal, (unless you do…read moreomakase, but that's on weekends only and requires a reservation), but definitely the place to go when you just want small bites or a few handrolls. The takoyaki was really delicious. It was hot and slightly crispy on the outside, while the inside was still creamy. I really appreciated that you could taste and identify the octopus chunks within, which isn't always the case for other places. The hand rolls were really good too. The flavors for each combine really well together and the fish tastes pretty fresh. I especially loved the wasabi butter that came with the hama toro.