highly recommend this place for korean food. every dish we tried was yummy and will def be…read morereturning. i recommend the cheese corn, tteokbokki, tofu soup, and galbi. the kimchi rice was good but we found it a bit dry. all the portions were big but each dish is on the pricey side. the service was a little lacking as it seems like they are understaffed. they never checked up on us and we had to go up to them multiple times for when we needed spoons and more water. additionally, we were sat right next to the speaker which i get that the loud music adds to the late night bar vibe but we could barely hear each other and our ears started to hurt.

Corn Cheese 5/5 Hot, cheesy, charred flavor, creamy, sweet,…read morejuicy. Delicious! Soy Honey Chicken 4.5/5 This was crunchy, sweet and savory, fresh, and very delicious! Although I wasn't a fan of the batter, it wasn't a big deal. Good with rice and onions add freshness! Short Rib 4/5 This has a lighter flavor. The first time I went it wasn't great because it was chewy but the second time I went it was delicious! Steamed Egg 2/5 Although this was hot and soft, there was no flavor at all other than egg. I wouldn't get it again. Kimchi Pancake 4/5 This was crispy and good but it was a bit doughy and it needs more kimchi. The sauce was yummy though! I like vinegar flavors so this sauce was more salty than tangy. It also had a yummy onion flavor. Pork Belly 5/5 Although this came plain and seems like not much, it was actually very delicious! The pork belly was juicy, tender, and it had a nice fat flavor. Yang Dak 5/5 This is a very saucy, sweet, savory, and delicious dish! I enjoyed the fried rice cakes that came with it, and the sauce added so much to it! The radish was bitter but I'm not sure if there was something wrong with my tastebuds. The flavor was sweet, savory, and very gochujang. Juicy and crispy! Kimchi Stew 5/5 This kimchi stew is fresh, spicy, salty, tangy, and everything needed after a long day! Honestly, the personal serving was big and enough for 3 people. Definitely try this out! Good vibes at night, good service, not bad prices compared to nearby places, check it out!

Got the Kimchi pancake and the Ssambap! It was the perfect order for two people and we had plenty…read moreof leftovers. The kimchi pancake is huge and a great starter. The ssambap is such a fun experience to try all the different meats. The grandma came by often to check up on us. They were willing to refill our lettuce and rice, and I also asked for gochuchang sauce. The banchan dishes are quite small, but you can ask for refills. Plenty of parking in the strip mall, and there are lots of tables here!

This location has been reopened now for 2 weeks and I believe there is new ownership/management…read more This is a cute small location in a strip area near the Asian market. We arrived for lunch on Sunday around noon and We were greeted right away! Everyone on staff was super attentive and very friendly. There were only a couple of people there. We ordered the kimchi jeon pancakes to start. It was delicious. Banchan came out first. The only thing missing was either macaroni or potato salad. I was hoping they had japchae on the menu but they did not. I had the bibimbap off of the lunch menu. It had great flavor and it was a large serving. My man had the GalbiTang And it was also delicious! Overall I recommend giving this new location a visit and trying many things off of the menu. We will be back to try more.

I ordered a regular Pho Dac Biet, and right away, I noticed the portions were very generous. The…read moreThai basil leaves were absolutely ginormous, and they gave us plenty of them alongside very fresh limes, which I appreciated. The bowl itself came loaded with meat--they definitely weren't skimping to save money here. The meat-to-noodle ratio felt great, and every bite actually had substance instead of leaving me fishing around for toppings. As for the broth, I landed somewhere in the middle. It wasn't quite as clear or light as I personally prefer, leaning toward a fattier, milkier undertone that almost reminded me of a Vietnamese pho take on tonkotsu. The flavor itself was undeniably very good, but the richness may have been a bit too much for me personally. One way I usually judge how much I love a pho broth is whether I want to sip the bowl down to the very end, and this one wasn't quite light enough for me to want to do that. I've had richer and deeper pho flavors elsewhere, but I still appreciated the flavor profile here and could absolutely see why this place is so popular. It feels hearty, comforting, and satisfying in a way that clearly resonates with many people. Despite how packed the restaurant was, the atmosphere ended up being surprisingly pleasant. Service moved very quickly, which honestly impressed me given how busy everything felt. Even with the crowd, I didn't dislike the spacing or setup at all--the restaurant still felt comfortable, and the sound of people enjoying their food all around added to the lively, welcoming energy rather than making it feel overwhelming. Overall, Pho Phong Lưu ended up being one of those places where I completely understood the hype, even if it didn't become my personal favorite pho spot. While the broth leaned richer than my preference, I still enjoyed the experience and definitely look forward to trying other dishes next time.

Always on the search for a good Vietnamese restaurant. Heard about this one and finally got to…read morecheck it out. Upon arrival, it was quite busy. I put my name down in the wait list and sat next door in the tea shop. They are connected. It's a decent size location and a bit noisy, but the food makes you forget how loud it is. Once we were seated, our server approached us right away. They are all attentive. We ordered the egg rolls and pho. Both were delicious. Soup is flavorful and they are generous with their steak and tendon portions. We will be back to try some more items on the menu.

I have accidentally become a regular at this place! I come 1-4 times a month. The team is very…read moreattentive and I love being able to freely choose what I'll be eating that day. I'm a huge fan of vegetables and feel like they have a wide enough selection that I never get bored. My favorite meats include the pork belly, pork jowl and dam-a steaks! I recently got their Tom Kha special with quail eggs and enoki mushrooms. S tier flavor. I feel like the prices are very fair and affordable for getting an all-you-can-eat buffet experience. I'll keep coming here as long as they'll have me!

Came by on a Sunday evening with a big party around 6 PM. There were people there, but it seems…read morelike you don't usually have to wait even on a weekend to get seated. We had a party of 7 and were seated in one of the private rooms with a big round table. Service was good, staff were kind and quick, quick to clear our table and keep the water refilled. Parking was easy in the plaza. This is a different setup from typical hot pot or KBBQ spots, where a waiter takes your order for specific meat cuts and side dishes. Here, everything is grab it yourself, buffet style. AYCE Dinner ($36 per person weekend price, plus tax and a 15% large party surcharge, total $47 per person) PROS: - Being all you can eat and self serve made it easy to keep grabbing what we wanted, though we were seated a bit far from the buffet area - Great selection of seafood, hot pot ingredients, fish balls, and vegetables, everything looked really fresh - Extensive sauce bar to build your own hot pot dipping sauce - Solid dessert section with ice cream, plus premade hot foods like japchae, tteokbokki, and fries, all pretty tasty - They do offer bulgogi, which was well marinated and tasted great Hot pot broths are pretty standard (tonkotsu, miso, tomato, etc.) and flavorful, though again you're cooking the same frozen meat in there, so tenderness is limited CONS: -Meat quality. Everything is frozen, so it's not the best, and the brisket in particular was a bit tough after cooking Overall, a great spot for a group get together if people are craving both hot pot and KBBQ in one place. Really good selection of hot food and dessert, my only real complaint is the meat quality. That said, $36 for a weekend all you can eat dinner is a pretty reasonable price given everything included.

Great staff and great experiences every time Stephanie is…read morethe best and does her job well

The convenience store/gas station is fine, but the car wash and vacuum area are a real nuisance for…read morenearby residents. The blowers, vacuums, and car wash noise carry surprisingly far into the surrounding residential area near 51st/Berkman. As this part of Windsor Park/Mueller becomes more residential, the car wash feels increasingly out of place. Speedy Stop should reduce the noise and install better screening/enclosure for the car wash and vacuum area.

Gahdamn this place is delicious! Tried it for the first time and I am already a returning customer…read more I ordered the soy garlic, sweet & spicy, and sweet & sour as well as their chicken dumplings. I ordered to-go but the ambience of the restaurant looked laidback and was very tidy. I was greeted with a friendly smile and promptly handed my order hot ready to go, well packaged there were not leaks, spills, or greasy oily bags. The food is AWESOME, the service from what I can tell is GREAT, the place is convenient and visibly located. I WILL be back!

I stopped by Donkey Mo's and ordered the 5-piece jumbo wings with the soy garlic sauce, and let me…read moretell you...these wings were HUGE! The skin was incredibly crispy (just how I like it!) and the soy garlic sauce had a great balance of sweet and savory flavor without being overpowering. They definitely didn't skimp on the size either--5 wings was more than enough! I skipped the sides this time because I wanted to focus on the wings, but their onion rings caught my eye, so I'll definitely be back to give those a try. Now...the only downside was the parking. It looked like the front parking lot had been freshly painted because every parking space was blocked off with cones. Everything appeared dry, so I wasn't sure why the cones were still there. That forced everyone to park in the back, which was already super congested. I mentioned it to the staff, but they didn't seem too concerned. Honestly, if I hadn't been determined to try this place--or if it had been any hotter outside or I hadn't gotten lucky finding a parking spot--I probably would've left. Thankfully, the wings made up for the inconvenience! If they can get the parking situation figured out, this spot will be an even better experience. I'll definitely be back...and next time, those onion rings are coming home with me!

there are LOTS of things here. if you like making hotpot there are frozen rolled meats, frozen…read morerolled seafood meats and fish balls. also if you like making thai desserts, viet desserts or malaysian all of the jellies are here including canned ones! like jackfruit so that u can dye ruby red pearls. (didn't take a pic of that aisle). frozen scallion pancakes r aso sold here you have a freezer section to decide on ur brand of choice. there r also many steamed buns: sweet potato, red bean, egg custard, etc (haven't found durian ~ sigh)

THE BIG: Pretty big Vietnamese-style asian grocery store located in North Austin inside the…read moreChinatown center. Parking lot is available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: When I say Vietnamese-style, it's only because most of the internal signage is in vietnamese. It has every asian countries ingredients from China/Korea/Vietnam to The Philippines and indonesia. You can find some really good pricing here on those staples. Fresh produce aisle is a bit limiting. Pretty big seafood area and meat. Walking to your far left side are all the kitchen toolware if you want to level up your kitchen game. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Always enjoy my time here at MT supermarket. Lots of ingredients you won't find at a 99 Ranch or H Mart.

Came by on a weekday to try Chao Cafe for the first time! My friend and I both opted for the chè…read moredặc biệt, which comes with all the fixings including red beans, mung beans, jellies, tapioca pearls, and more. The service was fast, and parking was a breeze in the square. Inside it's not the most quiet space, but the tables are pretty spread out and we found some booth seats. There were various individuals on their laptops working, so could be a decent spot if you like having a bit of background noise/ambiance. The chè dặc biệt itself was very delicious and quite filling. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a cold, refreshing treat with lots of texture!

got the pandan matcha and green thai tea. pandan matcha was pretty good tasting pandan milk. matcha…read morewasn't there. green thai tea was really milky to me. i think they specialize in coffee, and i should have tried that!

What's not to love. Just get the damn carnitas by the half pound and enjoy, make some tacos, leave…read morestuffed and satisfied knowing you just ate some of the best carnitas in all of Texas. Drops Mic

Ordered takeout from Carnitas El Guero and have to say simple food done well!…read more I ordered the 1 lb combo (I asked for half pound carnitas and half pound fajita) and the portion was generous. It came with 10 tortillas, salsa roja, salsa verde, grilled cebollita with habanero, plus cilantro and lime on the side. Everything was packed separately and still warm when I got home. Carnitas - 3.5/5 Tender with those little crispy edges that make carnitas so good. Not greasy, just rich and flavorful pork. But I would hope it could be more juicy. Fajita - 4.5/5 Really solid. Nicely seasoned and grilled with a good smoky flavor. The meat was tender and worked great in the tacos with a little lime and salsa. Salsa roja Smoky and definitely the spicier of the two. Salsa verde Fresher and brighter. Fixings The grilled onions with habanero were a great touch -- sweet, slightly spicy, and super flavorful. Overall what stood out most was the value and generosity. For a one-pound combo they give you a lot of food and all the toppings to go with it. It's the kind of place where you can easily feed two people (or have leftovers). Simple, authentic, and very satisfying. Would absolutely order this again when the carnitas craving hits. Did not pick up in store so cannot comment on the ambiance.

Loved the Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mow) I (thought I) have…read morea high spice tolerance and asked for level 5 (comes in levels 4 and 5) and boy was it spicy! The flavors really came through though, despite the spice. Will definitely be coming back for the curries and the Pad Thai. Quick and friendly service. Nice ambience. Was busy on a Friday evening. It is located in a plaza so finding parking should not be a problem.

Titaya's Thai Cuisine we got from off of a list of recommended restaurants at the hotel we were…read morestaying at that was nearby during our trip to Austin. We came early, just before they opened and there was several customers waiting also which can kind of give the hint that you're at a good place. And indeed it was. I got their Pad Thai, a dish I don't often get as I often got the route of Drunken Noodles but I wanted to revisit Pad Thai so that was the direction I took foe this meal. It was very, very good ! The ingredients were fresh, the sauce and noodles were great! It was a decent sized meal which I appreciated as we had a very busy day ahead of us with shopping and being tourists and this meal was one of virtually all of the meals in Austin to be great to outstanding!