Previously known as Look Noodles and More, this understated eatery has been a West Campus mainstay for over a decade. Catering largely to the campus crowd, service is fast, portions are large, and despite going in with low expectations in the flavor department, they know what they're doing in the kitchen. The Veggie Ramen starts with a shoyu (soy sauce) base with customizable spice levels. Embellished with a healthy serving of vegetables, as promised, and a few cubes of fried tofu, it's a strong contender for anyone seeking a hearty meal, even if your dorm room days are long behind you. Even more remarkable, however, is the incredible smashed Cucumber Salad, heady with powerful dose of garlic, scallions, sesame, and soy. It's an ideal light and refreshing foil to a steaming bowl of ramen, when you want to go all-out. read more

We got the tonkotsu and chicken katsu ramen and they were both fantastic. It's very traditional style ramen that was comforting and savory. The portions were perfect and suited the price. It's a great spot if you're looking for quick service and a lowkey dining experience. I would highly recommend to any and everyone. read more

SouthCloud sits right on Guad, right by the UT Austin campus, making it a super convenient stop for students. After three visits and trying a variety of dishes--braised beef noodle soup, braised pork rice bowl, chicken katsu plate, and katsudon--I think it's time to share my honest take. Service: 10/10 The service here is great. Orders are placed via a self-serve kiosk, and the process is seamless. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the food comes out fast. Ambiance: Casual and Chill SouthCloud nails the casual vibe. It's the kind of place where you can grab a quick bite between classes or catch up with friends without feeling rushed. Food: Could Be Better The food isn't "bad", but it doesn't quite hit the mark compared to nearby options. Braised Beef Noodle Soup This was my favorite of everything I tried. The beef was tender, flavorful, and generously portioned. The noodles were pleasantly chewy, and the broth had a rich, hearty flavor. That said, it felt heavy, and I found myself struggling to finish it. While it's a decent option for beef noodle soup fans, it's not something I'd go out of my way to order again. Braised Pork Rice Bowl Unfortunately, this one fell flat for me. The portion felt imbalanced--lots of rice but not much braised pork. The flavor was okay, but nothing memorable. I've had better versions at nearby spots like CoCo's, which sets the bar higher. Chicken Katsu Plate Standard. It's crispy, it's chicken, it's fine. But there's nothing special about it that would make me come back for it. Katsudon Similarly, it's your average katsudon. Nothing to write home about. Final Thoughts I give SouthCloud a 2 stars, because I would rather go to other places on Guad. The food isn't bad--it's just not good in comparison to all the other choices we have nearby. With spots like CoCo's next door offering similar dishes with better flavor(in my opinion-i'll have to go a couple more times to give a proper review), SouthCloud doesn't quite stand out. That said, the service and ambiance are fantastic, and I can see the appeal for anyone looking for a quick, casual meal. I just wish the food had the same wow factor as the service. read more

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Love this place!!! Such a good spot close to campus to stop and get a nice hot ramen at during the cold days. The spicy chicken ramen always hits the spot and is so filling. The inside has good seating and is very welcoming! read more

Food and service was great! JJ was super sweet and helped us understand the menu and her recommendations were exactly what we were looking for! read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Seafood Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

From time to time, I crave for some fried chicken bites. This karagee rice bowl satisfies it. The chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy inside and very flavorful. Comes with spicy Mayo dip on the side. Portion is perfect for me -- I don't get too full too much. I would order from here again for sure!! Parking is a bit challenging but doable for quick pickup. I go from the back alley. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food and service are both great! My husband told me about the place and we both love it. We get the chicken fried rice! It hits every time!

Went with a group of friends when they just opened, so there was no wait for us. We just ordered at the tablet. I got the chicken Katsu ramen. The Katsu was on the side so you can dip it into the ramen. It was decent and affordable. It's not the best ramen, but it was good enough. Service was quick too. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Chicken Katsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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i've came here multiple times, but today i had a really bad experience. i ordered my usual veggie ramen but it tasted like straight water- literally no flavor in the broth at all. and the veggies were raw. completely different than usual. I informed the person at the front and all they said was that they could add salt, and that was how they always made it with no further explanation. I've had good experiences here up until this point, but after today i won't be coming back :( read more

Overpriced for a small portion. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I wanted to like the food here but every part of it was not good. It smelled a little off so that is how things started off. The spicy edamame was chilling in a wet puddle of God knows what. It was not crispy and did not have hardly any flavor outside of the few sprinkles of spices. The ramen bowls both tasted very bland and the tofu had a weird sour taste to it. The ramen broths and dishes were about as bland as can be. It was the worst ramen I've ever had from a restaurant. The fork even stood straight up and the whole bundle of noodles was able to be picked up with the fork in one swoop. I tried spicing it up with fresh basil, crushed garlic and other things and nothing helped. Would not order from there again. read more

Look Noodles is an Asian restaurant near the University of Texas at Austin that specializes in Chinese and Japanese foods particularly stir-fried noodles, rice bowls, and ramen. I knew I had to get one of each, so I tried their: - Combination Spicy Yakiudon: beef, chicken, and shrimp mixed in with thick, chewy noodles. This is a dish that's more tangy and light in flavor. I would have liked the noodles to have been sauced more, but that's just personal preference. ($13.95) - 3.5/5 - Tonkotsu Ramen: miso-based pork broth with chashu (pork), ajitama egg, corn, scallion. A good item to get if you want something more rich. If you're in the mood for ramen near the campus area, this wouldn't be a bad choice. ($12.75) - 3.75/5 - Braised Pork Rice Bowl: probably my favorite of the dishes. This came with a lot of meat, was pretty flavorful, tender, and filling! Def get this. ($11.95) - 4/5 - Pork Gyoza: this came with 6 pieces and was pan-fried. A classic and you can't go wrong with this if you need an appetizer beforehand. ($6.45) - 3.75/5 - Mochi Ice Cream: I got the matcha and mango flavors. A great way to end a hearty meal. ($3 for 2) - 4/5 Overall, I had a good time here. There's a wide array of options to choose from and the portions are filling. With that said, I give them a 3.5/5 for being a good spot to try out near the campus area. read more

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Decent ramen and rice bowl place. Went there like twice, food was pretty pricey (a main dish and a plate of dumplings put me back by like twenty bucks), but it's worth the price if you want ramen and rice bowls around here. Will come again soon for the yakisoba and seafood ramen. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Jalapeno Chicken Bowl with Pork Dumpling (fried) - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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First time eating here, I was enjoying the spicy chicken katsu (delicious) when I ate something crunchy. I took a second slurp and a thorn of some sort poked the back of my throat. I spit it out and could not break it with my hands. Unsure what this object is. The owner needs to contact me immediately. read more

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The food is great. Love their ramen. The hostess SUCKS though. She barely speaks. When she "takes your order" she just stares at you and waits for you to talk. She doesn't ask you anything at all. She also doesn't come around to the tables and make sure we have utensils or water or ANYTHING. She doesn't smile. She was like this the last time I came here too. Very rude and not friendly at all. She makes this place feel unwelcoming and a negative environment to eat in. read more

I did take out for ramen because it was especially cold. I work on 18th and colorado so it's a 7 minute walk. The online and calling order process is pretty straightforward. I thought my ramen was ok. I order the kimchi ramen and didn't see any kimchi and only a faint taste/scent in the broth. If anything it smelled more porky due to the 3 pieces of pork provided. I haven't had ramen that had such a strong smell of pork. I liked the to-go packaging. i would try their other dishes but it's a Chinese restaurant looking to satisfy everyone and so they can't do everything well, just good enough. It was $12 for a bowl, which is a good price for lunch. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Kimchi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

This restaurant gave me such strange vibes. I felt like I was in a video game at night and kept getting the feeling that I was dissociating from reality. I came on a Wednesday night, and there were people inside, but it was very quiet with extremely eerie, ethereal music playing very softly. I felt oddly depressed and unsettled inside the restaurant. I had the chicken katsu rice bowl. The chicken was good, but the sauce had a bad taste, and the broccoli was very hard and bitter. The food was brought out very quickly, which was nice. I felt relieved to finally get a breath of fresh air outside after leaving the stifling atmosphere of the restaurant. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Rice bowl was delicious! The kimchi was some of the best I've had in Austin, great music too!! Thank you! read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Braised Pork Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's a quick stop for lunch as it's walking distance from my work. Decent place and very fast and quick service. I love the their noodles - it reminds me of the Indo-chinese noodles taste(that I used to have in India) and their ramen is decent too plus for all the dishes they have vegetarian with tofu options. I am sure all my teammates like it too. No body has every complained about this place. I liked the atmosphere and the menu is worth exploring so we keep going back. Prices were decent and staff is friendly. They have a Pork deli too !! Kinda a pork bowl (Don't expect a good explanation from a vegetarian person for this) Parking could be a issue as it's located on Guadalupe. read more

Taste and quality are extremely mediocre but the food comes out quickly and prices are relatively low. I tried the braised pork rice bowl, katsu bento, and pork dumplings. Flavor of braised pork bowl was pretty good, but some of the meat was kind of tough- probably from being cooked and reheated several times over. There was a small pool of oil beneath my rice, which was not very appealing. I have nothing to say about the katsu- it was just okay. The pork dumplings were not very good at all. They're fried, seemingly deep fried because strangely, the entire dumpling was fried rather than just the bottom. You can get frozen dumplings just as good from Costco or maybe even Wal-mart. read more

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The restaurant is cozy and cute on the inside but the food is super mediocre. Don't expect too much because it's like food that you can make at home by yourself and after coming here once I don't think I'd come back again. I ordered the braised pork rice and got a bowl of mostly rice and only 3 broccolis and two thin slices of cucumber. For what I paid I could've gotten a lot more somewhere else. Nothing special about the taste and I really just enjoyed the atmosphere. I would recommend going somewhere else for asian food. Service is fast though, so that was a plus. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Braised pork Rice - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had always seen this place walking down guad so we tried it out. There's only one person working and he's basically the cashier and food runner/server. It was pretty calm when we went. Loud rock music is the soundtrack here tho which isn't too bad. Ramen was pretty good, just wish the pork wasn't as rubbery as it was. Broth had a very good flavor to it and the noodles were cooked the way i like em. Cheese puffs and spring rolls were standard. It's quite expensive, everything plus two drinks was $40. Could've been a bit better for the price. read more

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Pay for parking on the street. I ordered a chicken teriyaki bowl and ramen. Both of them taste delicious. Reasonable price, attentive server, clean bathroom. I highly recommended this place. read more

Hubs wanted Ramen after we hit up the UT Tower tour so this was the closest one. This place is where Veggie Heaven used to me (Nostalgia street for me). I have to say it was cheap but not very good. I got the chicken leg and pork... something. I believe it's a Taiwanese dish and I realized that Taiwanese food is a bit to bland for my Viet/Chinese taste buds. I had to add a bunch of spicy sauce to finish my meal. Hubs for the chicken broth ramen. it was sad. It had bamboo in it and the flavor was overwhelming. There are so many better places for this type of mixed cuisine in Austin. I will not be back here. It's really for the uni students. Parking is a beast in this area. I won't be back here. read more

Love this place! The katsu chicken rice bowl is my favorite, Great place to eat and close to campus !!!

4 stars for good service and good owners for switching my dish out. I really thought i'd like the chashu ramen but it was not fun to try. the shoyu broth was sour and the meat was not what i really envisioned. thankfully the nice server girl asked the boss to switch my order into a beef yakisoba. it was better. stick to the stir fry stuff here read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Beef Yakisoba - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Two weeks ago, my husband and I grabbed dinner at Look Noodles after a long day of SXSW sessions. Look Noodles & More is part of a small block of Asian eateries - Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese. It's like a Pan-Asian hotbed close to the Drag and UT. It's an uber-casual eatery. You enter and order at the register. Then you take a seat and wait for your food. The utensils, chili paste, and other condiments are on a self-serve area. We took a booth after placing our order for SPICY YAKI UDON (Stir fried yaki udon noodle with broccoli, carrot, cabbage, onion) and KIMCHI RAMEN (Pork soup, miso based, with kimchi, chashu, ajitama egg, menma, corn, scallion and nori). My husband really liked his udon noodles. After seeing the food come out and sampling, I had order remorse and wanted what he had. My pork ramen bowl was ok, but it wasn't memorable. It was filling though. The value of Look is the variety of Asian dishes and price. Also, the staff are friendly. read more

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What has happened to this place? It was my go-to until the last few of months. They never made a single mistake before. Late 2022 they took poke bowls off the menu and have made mistakes with every order I've made since then. read more

This place is seriously hiding a few gems. I never went here because the sign is a little dinge-y and the previous places in the same spot were disappointing. I'm not sure if there's new owners or what, but I decided to go here today to try it again for the first time in two years. Also, love that they have parking for this place. I ordered the shrimp yakisoba and I'm seriously impressed. It wasn't extraordinary but it was a LOT of food for about $10. It was good, fulfilling and the shrimp were cooked to be super delicious. I added soy sauce and sriracha for flavor because I love *~*umami*~*~ and it helped enhance it too! I'm not sure about getting ramen but I'd leave that to places in Austin where they specialize in it, since Austin has some really good ramen. Definitely would come back for this dish if I wanted something to fill me up on campus. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Shrimp yakisoba - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

A friend wanted to try this place today for lunch. I didn't look at the menu prior to going, so when I got there I decided the Tonkotsu ramen was the safest bet. It was just ok. Not much flavor and the pork was dry. $10 for a regular size bowl. One of my friends waited awhile for her food after we had already received everything else. Will stick to Tatsu-Ya and Michi. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

Today I ordered the combo yakiudon, a bunch of gyoza, and a cheesecake. There was a strand of hair embedded in my noodles. Embedded. It was neither the length nor color of my hair, so it certainly wasn't mine. I had only taken a few bites before finding the hair, and obviously I was too disgusted to finish eating it. The cheesecake was also missing from my order. I called them up to tell them these two issues and all I got in response was 'yeah we forgot it' and 'well no one has long hair here'. The steamed pork gyoza was fine though. A shame there was an issue with half my order. What a waste of money. read more

A little mom and pop low key place, but don't let that fool you! The sweet poke bowls are the with the freshest sushi ever!

I give their poke a meh rating but I have been here for the ramen before and that was pretty good. This time I tried out the Poké and was not too impressed. There are definitely better options like poke bay or seaside poke. Maybe I just had a bad order but it was way too overdressed with sauce and salty even though I just asked for the house special sauce. The poke itself is not the prettiest either so probably put that camera down lol. The fish did taste good and fresh so that was nice and there are a good variety of toppings, but I feel like it was more limited than other places. The serving size also felt a bit smaller than other places but still a satisfactory meal just be careful on which sauce you pick if you don't like super salty things like me. I had the salmon and tuna and that tasted pretty good itself. read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

great coztumer service. recommend %100 ramen and rice. is a must please visit this lovely place

Very good food. We ordered via the Yelp app with delivery for arrived in a timely manner still hot. Highly recommend this place the food was delicious read more

I'm here visiting Austin and was looking for a place to eat for lunch on Easter Sunday. My friend and I stumbled upon this place and we are so glad we did!! The kitchen is fast and had our meals out immediately! I tried the chicken ramen and would easily give it a 10/10! The flavor was perfect, the chicken was crisp and all the add-ins complemented it so well! If you are looking for a cheap meal with all the flavor, I highly recommend! read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been coming here for 4 years now -- still easily the best veggie ramen you'll find in Austin. I used to love Ramen Tatsu-ya, but since they switched to their creamy vegan broth I've been coming back to Look a lot more frequently. Check it out if you like veggie ramen! read more

This restaurant is not in a great location and the ground is full of holes and it's a hazard. The food was hot but lacked flavor and innovation. read more

Just had dinner with my friends at this restaurant. Ordered jalapeño chicken, it is not something I had in Japan, it is very creative, spicy and tasty. My friend ordered their original ramen, looks good too. Say frankly, the bento box is not very authentic, but high recommended! read more

SouthCloud Ramen - Jalapeño Chicken Box, very delicious. - Ramen Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ramen is probably not the ideal food to get delivered, but a girl wants what a girl wants sometimes. The delivery part was painless, but the deconstructed ramen that was chauffeured over to me wasn't anything special. The broth was fine, but the fixins for it didn't exactly travel well. And because the broth wasn't piping hot, the meat started out and remained pretty tough. I appreciate that they didn't skimp on anything just because it was to go, but I think I've learned my lesson when it comes to ordering ramen from the comfort of my own home. Mochi and cheesecake (yes, I ordered those, too) were decent! read more