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    4.6 (57 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Korean cauliflower
    Elise M.

    The Korean cauliflower at Rice Is Right is just about one of the most delicious food truck foods in the history of food trucks. That sauce. That crunch. Truly so delicious. The Good Lot is a great place to enjoy an afternoon outside if the weather is nice. We also really enjoyed the mango rice pudding and dumplings. Service is a little on the slow side but that's no biggie when you're enjoying a draft beer and sitting in the sunshine. Keep making those awesome cauliflower bites, Rice Is Right! They make the world a better place!

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    Kathleen M.

    I previously managed events for a very large multi-family complex (read: apartment complex) and had the pleasure of working with The Rice is Right as one of our vendors for Food Truck Fridays and other such events over the past several years. As such, I also had the joy of being able to consume food from many food trucks during that time, and The Rice is Right was definitely one of my (and our residents!) favorite places to order food! My go-to order is the Korean Fried Cauliflower with Rice Cake Skewers, but there is not a single thing I tried here that I didn't enjoy. In addition to being utterly delicious, the food is freshly made, and promptly available for pick-up. As a customer, both personal and professional, I cannot recommend The Rice Is Right enough and highly (12 out of 10!) recommend checking them out! Thank you, Sang, for being an amazing vendor and for making some of the best food in Austin!

    Korean fried chicken
    Bryan M.

    Delicious food at a great price! I got the vegan egg rolls and the Korean fried chicken which came with a scoop of rice and coleslaw and was very satisfied. The chicken were cut into big chunks and had a sweet and slightly spicy sauce on them which paired perfectly with the coleslaw. The egg rolls were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Dip them in their sweet sauce and it was a perfect bite. Along with the rice, the price was also right! Definitely give The Rice is Right if they are in your area!

    Bulgogi and Korean fried chicken mixed together
    Alina N.

    It's rare I pick up food from a place I haven't looked up on Yelp yet but being that I was in a pinch and I love going to the food truck park, I picked this food truck. Boy did I hit the jackpot considering I didn't check reviews first! Note I got two different dishes but I mixed them together so hubby and I could try both which is why it's mixed together in the pic. BULGOGI BOWL: 9/10 Flavorful and not overly salty dish. I eat Bulgogi pretty often and at some places, it can be dry, but it's moist here with the perfect amount of sauce. KOREAN CRISPY CHICKEN: 10/10 Delicious without tasting unhealthy. I don't know if there's Bonchon in Austin but this is a step up from it. Taste more authentic and fresh without too much sodium. The guy taking my order was very nice and helpful in making suggestions and he said the food would be out in 6 minutes, which I thought was very specific lol but he was right, my food was ready to go super fast. Highly recommend this place and eating at the park here because the vibe is so cool! I've been here twice in a week and looking forward to coming back!

    Stir fry
    Missy J.

    Wow is this food amazing!! We got the vegan egg rolls, fried cauliflower, stir fry and fried chicken meal. All were soooooo yummy. The fried cauliflowers a must try! We didn't expect it to be great reading it off the me you but a review said how good it was so we decided to try and and will def get it next time too! The flavor was very good. The chicken and cauliflower had the same sauce, I think, little spicy but I'm a huge wimp and enjoyed it! It was at the hedgehog brewery, another must try place. I will definitely be back!

    Korean Fried Chicken Rice Box
    Karen Q.

    I visited this food truck during an event at Austin Beerworks. They have several options for rice boxes including a vegetarian and vegan option. They also serve small bites as well. Overall, great mix of items within the rice box, the Korean fried chicken was tasty and the price was reasonable.

    Korean fried chicken with rice and gingery coleslaw
    Katie S.

    The Rice is Right is an amazing place for Korean fried chicken! The flavor of the sauce is spot on. The first time I tried it I skipped on the slaw, but I quickly realized I was missing out when I tried my husband's. The slaw is gingery, fresh, and compliments the chicken perfectly. Try the chili oil on the chicken and with the pork dumplings!

    Korean fried chicken and beef
    Anya Z.

    Solid but overpriced. The guys in the truck were really friendly. The day I visited, the truck was at Oscar Blues Brewery - a nice find where I didn't expect one right on Metric Boulevard. Both my friend and I did take some of our portions home for a second serving but I don't think i'd order those again just because of the price point. The korean fried chicken was the glazed, sweet type, a little too saucy for my personal taste, and the beef was yummy but basic. They have a few other smaller and cheaper dishes like deokbokki that I might try next time.

    Korean fried cauliflower rice box! Gluten free and vegetarian.

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    We love the rice is right! Get the Cauliflower. It's so good! Service is always good and we love the good lot!

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    Dang, those Korean fired cauliflower bites are addicting. Try anything, it's all worth it.

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    I love everything I got. Definitely coming back again soon. I recommend the bulgogi and the rice cakes

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    Everything was great and super fresh. The flavors were poppin. The service was very fast as well. Highly recommend!!!

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    Sky Asian Fusion

    4.3(252 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    ky Asian Fusion was our second choice for lunch today because our first choice was closed on…read moreMonday, and I'm so glad it worked out that way! My 19-year-old granddaughter is visiting from out of town, and she was so impressed with everything: the beautiful presentation, the restaurant itself, and especially the incredible flavors. We arrived around 11:30 a.m. and were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves for a bit. Our waiter was wonderfully kind and attentive, checking on us throughout our meal without ever being intrusive. The wonton soup was delicious, with fresh, crisp vegetables that added the perfect crunch. The lunch special is an amazing value at $13.99. For just a $1 upcharge, you can substitute fried rice, and your meal includes an egg roll, your choice of soup, and your entrée. The portions were generous enough that we both had leftovers to take home for dinner. I ordered the Szechuan Beef, and it was absolutely outstanding. My granddaughter had the Orange Chicken, and we both agreed the Szechuan Beef stole the show! Austin Elite approved! We'll definitely be back!!

    I was hoping this place was going to be our go to.... It was very promising from the elegant…read morefront door and inviting decor. The restrooms are very nice ..... but. We had the salt and pepper calamari for an appetizer which was excellent. Our server let us know we came in right after a huge rush.... So maybe... just maybe the reason we experienced a lower quality meal. My Phos noodles were over cooked and mushy, the meat was almost mush. The flavor of the soup was ... needful of, flavor. My wife had the honey walnut pineapple shrimp. Yikes, they were some tough shrimp. I tried a couple. The sauce was blah and nothing that left you looking for the next bite. Did I say the shrimp were tough? The breading was hard and lacked.... Panda makes a better version... yes I said it. There ya go. I'll come back another day and give it a round two because that what's fair.

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    4.3(342 reviews)
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    First of all, we were just there 08/07/2026 around 9pm, i hope the management reads that. The staff…read morewas very friendly and service oriented. Young kids doing hard work on a friday evening instead of partying. And they did a great job!!! Second, the food: We had the soup dumplings, the won ton in the chili sauce, the minced pork noodle and the stir fry noodles with beef. The food was amazing, could be a little bit more spicy though, but they have some hot sauces and chili oil to turn it up a notch. The noodles were perfectly cooked, not to soft and not al dente. Prices are good, portions are plenty. Also, they have these super delicious garlicky cucumbers in a savory sauce/dressing at the self serve section. I should have taken more of those. It's a neat little place, they also have these cute little booths outside. I already know what i will try next time we go there. This place is up my (noodle) alley!

    TLDR: SO much potential…read more From the pictures online, Noodle Alley looked legit! Simple seating, bamboo plants, simple wood furniture, red lanterns and a shrine-- it gives traditional without even trying. You can order either at the counter or directly at your table via QR code. I'd recommend ordering at the counter, since it seems like table orders take longer to get moving. If your body runs warm, their central AC isn't running and for the most part, I found myself too hot to even want to order noodles with broth. Instead, I opted for the Cold Sesame noodles, which surprisingly wasn't bad! NOTE: the picture overhypes the dish and the actual result/taste look nothing like it. It absolutely needed more dimension other than the cucumbers, lettuce, and carrots-- fried garlic, lime, peanuts, scallions, ANYTHING. The chicken was tender (THANK GOODNESS), but should have been more shredded. Small menu items: *The Taiwanese Popcorn: another one-dimensional item that could have been so much better. It needed more spices and BASIL! *Soup Dumplings: Came out deflated with not enough soup, but the good news: the dumpling wrapper was tender and the pork filling wasn't too bad. *Shrimp & Pork Wontons in Chili Sauce: needs more acidity, I added a few drops of vinegar and it made the dish perfect Self-Service: In addition to being able to order at your table, Noodle Alley has a self-service bar where they serve oranges (essential to end all Chinese meals) and cucumber salad. Though there seems to be some praise for the cucumber salad, we found it to be too soggy meaning it's been sitting for some time.

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    Pho Thanh Nhi

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    4.2(353 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Hands down best Asian in Leander, and one of the top service in cedar park. Does not suffer from…read morethe "Leander bad service hole" that other places around north Austin area does. Food always stellar, to-go orders always stellar. Place is always hopping. Never go wrong here. Staff friendly. Great value for the money.

    Henry was a very good server. Seems to enjoy his job. I stopped in for lunch. I have eaten here…read moremany times before. It has been one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants-and one of the only places to serve the Vietnamese pancake that I love. I sat down, getting ready to contemplate the menu. I was shocked to see it was a brand new menu. I asked my server about it, and he concurred that it is a new menu, but that the owners had taken many of the former choices off. . NO more fried rice-always my grandson's favorite. Although I was disappointed when it was time to order, I chose the Mixed Protein Bun. I requested shrimp and eggrolls. It is a bowl filled with rice noodles, shredded lettuce, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and your choice of protein. It also comes with a generous portion of fish sauce. After one bite, I knew that the old chef must have left. My food was so bland. To start with, I don't think it was salted at all..... which quite often affects the flavors negatively. There were no other spices or sauce or anything tasty in my bowl. I was very disappointed. I didn't even eat a quarter of the Bun. I didn't take the rest to go and I won't be returning, unless I see that they have returned to their former style of cooking. So I'll definitely be watching the reviews. It makes me very sad to have to write a negative review, especially about a place. I have enjoyed so much in the past!!!

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    Max's Asian Bowls, Bao Tacos, Sushi - Veggie Poke Bowl

    Max's Asian Bowls, Bao Tacos, Sushi

    4.8(23 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    When wonderful humans start businesses in the community like this one, you KNOW it's a labor of…read morelove. They are in a "soft opening" phase currently, and we got to meet the owner who was very enthusiastic about his business, the community, and garnering any feedback we had. The food is - in one word, impeccable. We went in for a snack and ended up ordered 4x as much as we meant to because everything was so darn delicious. The menu consists of baos, sushi, hand rolls, adorable pearl shaped nigiri, bento, and more - they are all customizable with yummy sauces (miso butter - mmm!), and many types of protein (seriously like all the protein options you can find at a premium sushi bar). Everything is served with house made sauces so if you are a condiment gal/guy like me this is your place! Food - I had the escolar, unagi, and scallop hand rolls (all under $5 each) and was so surprised by the quality / freshness of the protein and the portions given. The escolar was so soft and buttery. I then ordered the shrimp fresh roll (also under $5, it was HUGE) and the chicken katsu baos (around $6-7) - they were amazing. The chicken tenders are panko crusted and fried crispy. BF tried the steak baos and LOVED them too. Okay also did I mention the PRICES?! You can't get quality food like that for a greater deal. Drinks are all $8 and hit the spot :) The interior is not completely redone / set up yet but I can't to come back when it is! The phone / QR code system makes it so easy to order. JUST GO! and Support this incredible addition to the neighborhood.

    If you're looking for something quick, casual, and cheap, this would be your spot! I feel like it's…read morejust very average, like a decent spot to just fuel up, but not necessarily somewhere I would bring friends to. It is pretty cheap, but the serving sizes match the price, not really filling you up. The baos were pretty good. The char siu pork belly didn't look the most appealing. But it smelled and tasted pretty decent. They give you a good amount of meat too. The turmeric chicken was pretty good too, I really liked the seasoning on this one. The sushi was ok though. The presentations was super cute, with the little sushi balls! But the fish itself didn't taste as fresh as I would have liked. The workers were all really friendly though. You can practically see inside the whole kitchen when you walk in, so it's a little unsettling walking in and seeing all the workers like standing there waiting for you to put your order in online, but interacting with them, they were really friendly.

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    Soto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$$

    Well, it's time for a Soto update. This makes number three if you are keeping score. Soto is a…read moreperfect place for you to celebrate a special occasion, date night, or let's go have some 5-star sushi. Soto consistently delivers beyond fresh sushi and straight from Japan specialties. Want to mix some meat with your sushi? Then go for their imported Wagyu beef. It will melt in your mouth. The prices are certainly not on the "all you can eat" sushi restaurant scale, but you are paying premium for premium. On this visit, we arrived during their happy hour. Do check out their HH menu; it is more than generous. I'm not going to bore you with our selections, but the sushi is so tender and fresh that you are insulting the chef and the fish by adding soy sauce and wasabi! One highlight was the Spicy Tuna Katsu Maki; this entrée is wrapped in a seaweed cone with asparagus, avocado, wasabi mayo, and eel sauce. Another was Uni from their imported from Japan menu. My oh my, it was so fresh and creamy! If you do not want to break the bank, their HH and lunch specials will do you right. Do make reservations if you wish to sit at the sushi bar. Speaking of bars, they have a full bar and their martinis are perfectly made. You can expect 5-star service at this 5-star restaurant. Who would have thunk that one of the best sushi restaurants (IMHO) in Austin would be in the CP and located in a strip mall next to the Dollar Tree store!

    I got to try the omakase here and boy was it delicious! I've never had omakase before and forgive…read moreme for my notes are not the most detailed because I was too busy eating. We picked the regular Omakase which was $160 per person and it came with 18 bites. We were given a few extra because we were celebrating early. Oyster and Japanese small mountain peach wakamoma Flounder miso sauce plum purée Fire salmon Lobster tempura Yellowtail Hamachi Tuna with wasabi purée and fried taro caramel Salmon with strawberry, truffle, plum purée and tempura cream Sea green and eye snapper Tuna flight (tuna belly tuna fat tuna cheek Redstrip jack Kambachi amberjack Fujisan white salmon Japanese scallop Fatty tuna with house made potato chip truffle and cilantro Wagyu you grill yourself Amberjack with Fuji apple and foam Yuzu sorbet ball with Thai basil Matcha tiramisu for dessert - This was soooo good. Definitely get it even if it doesn't come with the omakase. I really really enjoyed it.

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    Taco Mana - Flautas

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    4.2(39 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    The food is great! My favorite is the El Pastor Burrito, but honestly, everything I've tried has…read morebeen delicious. The service is quick and friendly, they have plenty of seating, and the atmosphere is pretty chill. Definitely a great spot for authentic Mexican food.

    40 yrs+ as a Texan and my search for perfect breakfast tacos has ended!…read moreTACO MANA (Bagdad Rd., Leander) outshines all others with their commitment to quality! Best meaty, flavorful barbacoa tacos I've had! Optional toppings of fresh chopped onion and cilantro is the perfect amount. (I always order two, on flour tortillas) They serve it on a PLATE, with slices of fresh RADISH, GRILLED onions, a whole, roasted spicy hot PEPPER, a tasty whole mini POTATO,, fresh made red, green (or both!) SALSA , and a LIME wedge! These are good sized tacos, filled with tender beef. Not overly salted, or greasy, or dripping in orange oil or filled with nasty gristle. Just lovely, perfectly seasoned meat. We also order egg and bacon and egg and potato. Always consistent, fresh and fast. Keep this food truck in business! Order from them! We call in our order ahead, and then go pick it up. Never had a wrong order! They have a, cute, well cared for food truck, friendly staff, the outdoor area for eating/waiting is clean, and an assigned parking area (unpaved) is to the right. *(Try not to use the car wash they share the lot with for parking.) **FYI- Their Cedar Park location has fantastic carne guidsada but they don't offer it in Leander. Only change I'd suggest is to have both at both locations!

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