I always stop by UT Kitchen whenever I'm in the area, and it never disappoints. This time I started with the egg drop soup and green tea--both were perfect. The soup was light but really flavorful, just comforting and done right. I also ordered the black pepper and salt chicken wings, and honestly, these are some of my favorites anywhere. I love chicken wings and try them all over, and these are definitely at the top of my list. I got the crispy egg noodle dish with tofu (that's just my preference), and it was so good. You can add chicken, beef, or seafood if you want, but the tofu was delicious and really hit the spot. One thing I always notice is how welcoming this place is. I was seated right away, and the staff is just genuinely friendly. They treat you like family, which makes a big difference. I come here a lot--especially when I don't feel like cooking, I'm in a hurry, or just getting back into town and want something I know will be good. The food always feels fresh, with lots of vegetables, and just overall really satisfying. Definitely a 5-star spot for me. I'll keep coming back. If you want, I can make it even shorter or add a little humor/personality depending on where you're posting it read more

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Food: 2, Service: 1, Ambiance: unsure, we were doing takeout AVOID this place if you have gluten allergies. The menu falsely lists many items as gluten-free and they know it but haven't fixed it for months. We ordered food based on my sister's recommendation and strong Yelp reviews. It turns out that if you have celiac disease, you should RUN AWAY. Their online menu, which is the only way to do a take out order, lists many, many items as gluten-free which was awesome, especially since some of the items can be difficult to find gluten free. We ordered the spring rolls, salad, salt and pepper tofu, and salt and pepper shrimp, all of which are listed as GF. The spring rolls were delicious and we were impressed since we thought they were making the pork gluten free. The salad had fried wonton strips all over them so that was no longer an option, and we skipped that for the entrees. We expected there would be some softening of the crispness due to it being in a closed container. But they weren't even fried at the right temperature and we had chewy, uncooked batter in parts of the shrimp, while the some of the tofu pieces were overcooked and had burn spots. Although disappointing, it wasn't the worst takeout we've ever had. Until about 8 hours later. For the next 6 hours, it was severe cramps and diarrhea. We called the restaurant the next day to ask about any cross contamination. It turns out that the online menu DOES NOT accurately list what is and is not GF, and NOTHING we ordered was GF. The pork is made with regular soy sauce, the batter isn't GF, and everything fried goes in the same fryer. The young man apologized and we could tell he sincerely felt bad, but we were shocked at how unconcerned the management was about the accuracy of allergen information and how long it had been wrong. They didn't even offer to comp the meal after causing such a severe illness. It's been 6 days and still things aren't back to normal yet. Food allergies can be life threatening and they shouldn't be so casual about it. This restaurant should be shut down until they update their entire menu to reflect allergens correctly. The only reason the food got a 2/5 rating was because the non-GF people said their food was fine. read more

Every time I come in the food comes out super fast. It's always delicious and fresh too. I really enjoy this place and their menu selections. Prices are great too! read more

My first time here. My friend had been here once before. And she wanted to show me where it was. I ordered the pad Thai and coconut shrimp. Both were good. I would have rather had a sweet saucer with the coconut shrimp. But other than that. It was pretty good. The shrimp was flavorful with a crunch. I got 6 pieces. Pad Thai was good. It was a lot of food. You have options for your protein. I got true tofu. Tofu is very bland on its own, so you do need to season it. This tofu had no seasoning, and it was a little disappointing. The service was a little disappointing. It's young adults and they are literally just doing a job. Here's your food, here's your check. A tip from me to you as someone who has worked in a tip based job. Be charming. Chat with your customers. Check in half way through their meal and asks how the food is, have you tried this meal? It's my favorite, come back and try it, it's so good. Be dramatic. Be personable. It goes a long way and you'll get bigger tips. Southern charm will make a world of difference. Someone please teach these young adults. read more

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Two visits, first time the food was decent service was very minimal I'll take that as a fluke maybe caught them on a bad day. Second visit June 28th, service was even worse than before. You have three high school kids sitting around at the front counter while you're water glass has been empty for 15 minutes so coming over to ask if I needed a check or to go box and literally had to ask him for more water that was at the edge of the table. Too many restaurants around here especially 3 Doors Down to put up with this. The food, I had the one bowl away last time it was decent but not stellar and then this time I had this shaken beef which was okay came with a nice side palette of egg drop soup which was okay. Y'all need some adult managers on this site if you want to see Improvement on the place. Place was pretty clean but when it's not busy of course nothing will get messed up or dirty. I meant is decent inside a little dark to read the venues but one can get by. Parking is ample it shares a strip joint. read more

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Food is amazing. Tasty. Good portion. Landon and Kevin took care of everyone very well. Good restaurant.

Service is very attentive and food was good. Portions are on the smaller side but it scratched the itch. Will come back to have their lunch specials! read more

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We had crab rangoon, chicken wings, and a chicken house salad. Staff is friendly, comfortable seats, DELICIOUS food. Highly recommend! read more

UTea Kitchen - Chicken wings -amazing! - Noodles Near Me - The Hills, Texas

This is UTeaPho's second location. The food is delicious and flavorful. The Vietnamese iced coffee is a must have! The owner was friendly and the service was good too. There's not many Vietnamese food in the Lakeway area but UTeaKitchen is going to lead the path for Vietnamese cuisine to expand. I highly recommend visiting for a fresh, healthy, and tasty meal! read more

UTea Kitchen - Bun Bo Hue - Noodles Near Me - The Hills, Texas

Everything here is so delicious! The pho is some of the best I've ever had. The staff were really friendly too.

Incredible dinner with the family at UTea Kitchen tonight! Egg rolls, Spicy Pho, Pepper Filet Mignon on a sizzling plate - amazing! Love that we found this gem! read more

UTea Kitchen - Pepper filet mignon - Noodles Near Me - The Hills, Texas

Nice little restaurant and service is good. The food was good but a bit pricey. The pho soup noodles and bun Bo hue is a bit lacking in meat/ingredients ; very little slices of meat for the price they charge. read more

Love their mango green tea honey boba, we also do their fried rice with shrimp, pad Thai chicken and the drunken noodles. Solid go to for ordering pick up. Service is always friendly and helpful too. read more

We love Pho and Vietnamese food and bubble tea, and UTea Kitchen is in the top five in the world we have had. Can't recommend enough. Their spicy Pho is superb. read more

UTea Kitchen - Spicy Pho - Noodles Near Me - The Hills, Texas

Always really good food. Have had the phone several times as well as rere steak and meatballs pho. Great food options for Lakeway.

Needed to add this cute picture of my slushie with strawberry boba. We have great service and great food every time we come here! read more

UTea Kitchen - Honeydew slushie - Noodles Near Me - The Hills, Texas

We found our new go to spot for Vietnamese food. We all loved our dishes, there were no leftovers. The grilled pork banh mi with fried egg was the best we've had in Austin! The crispy egg noodles were addicting. The crispy spring rolls were fresh and delicious. The meat in the pho and other dishes were tender. All good quality ingredients. The flavors were spot on! Service was fast and the people were really nice. This new restaurant will get busy in no time. read more

Stopped by for our first time and were VERY pleased. Vietnamese food is my favorite cuisine and this restaurant did not disappoint. Tried the following: - Shaky Beef - Chicken Pho - Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli - Pork Banh Mi All super good. Strong recommend and excited that this place is open very near my house. Thank you!! read more

Such a find! Great service; fast and friendly. Food was tasty, and slushy was oh so good. We didn't have anything we didn't like. This place is a 10 out of 10. Will be a returning customer for sure. read more

UTea Kitchen - Orange Chicken - Perfect sized pieces; great flavor. - Noodles Near Me - The Hills, Texas

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Picked up noodles for my kids dinner and they were a hit. Ordering online and picking up was easy.

I have been eating regularly at UTea Kitchen since its opening in August 2024. The ambience and decor are calming, inviting and pleasant. The service staff are exceptional young people with charisma, knowledge of the menu items and eager to help. If you haven't eaten there, please do yourself a favor and go! read more

Simple surroundings. Clean and calm. Just enough outdoor space to enjoy trees and breeze. Tried a lunch dish, loved it so much I wanted to order another ToGo for my family to try. Favorites- yummy Fruit Teas (strawberry lover) -Pad Thai, perfect heat and spice -Lemongrass dishes I'll keep coming back to explore more of UTeas impressive menu. read more

UTea Kitchen - Small but pleasant outdoor seating - Noodles Near Me - The Hills, Texas

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This is a new restaurant to Lakeway, and I really want to like it, but it's lacking in many ways. We only tried two dishes, but they were subpar, lacking flavor and savor. Moreover, the dishes were extremely overpriced. I see from the menu that UTea Kitchen has a location in downtown Austin and maybe that's why the prices are so inflated, but these prices are over-the-top even for that location. It's especially hard to swallow such high prices when you can't enjoy your meal with a nice glass of wine, and this place does not serve alcohol. They advertise themselves as "healthy Vietnamese," and that's partly why we went, but my husband, who is eating healthy and low carb, was limited to soup. I must add that the service was extremely thoughtful and considerate. I hope this restaurant can improve in their early days here in Lakeway and become an establishment I want to frequent. read more

This is a good Vietnamese restaurant located on Lakeway just behind Wendy's. Excellent Pho, shrimp dumplings are yummy too.

Terrific new place in Lakeway. Fresh ingredients, friendly service, good portions and prices.

I came in to check out the menu and place a takeout order, there was this loud banging noise that wouldn't stop when I asked the staff they said the owner was doing construction, with other customers eating in the restaurant looking very annoyed might I add. Completely inconsiderate to people who are coming in, things like that should not be done during open hours. read more

I used to go to the one near UT campus. I am so happy this place is here! The food is excellent, the service impeccable, but the reason I go most is for the teas! read more

The food was delicious and the staff were very welcoming! I ordered the Pho and am glad I did! Tasty and comforting this last week of strange cold spells! read more

Wow! Seriously the best Asian/vietnamese food in Lakeway ! Had the vermicelli bowl w egg rolls and egg rolls were truly the best. The veggies in our dish were fresh and crisp and there was a plentiful serving of meat. Will definitely be back and do not hesitate to to try this new gem! read more

Meh. Average Vietnamese food. Spring rolls were good. Beef Pho was just okay. Wife had a grilled chicken and veggies crispy rice dish. Rice wasn't crispy. Bit as much flavor as I would hope. Everything was fresh. Flavors were just a little bland. Bill was super reasonable. read more

Service was fast the waiters were really friendly and the food is amazing. Everything here taste amazing the 2 teenage boys that work here are very nice and make u feel welcomed. Really good sweet tea and pho read more

First time trying UTea Kitchen. We tried a few different dishes and the house made vegan egg rolls. Food was pretty good. Was a little shocked that you pay $9 for 4 small egg rolls. Pad Thai was okay and the veggie delight was good. read more

We had Pad Thai and flat noodles. Both were great. Server was helpful in making our selection. Food arrived quickly. We also had taro and coconut smoothies with boba's. Smoothies were a little icy. read more

Great place for pho and other Vietnamese food. My family and I are gluten free and they have lots of options! The beef phos are flavorful and good. The service is great and the place is nice inside. So glad they opened up in Lakeway. read more

Great place for Vietnamese food - service is really good - food delicious. I highly recommend! We will be regulars!

Very fresh. Great prices too. We will be back. The pork Banh Mi sandwich was great. Fried rice and kids pho very tasty too.

First time trying UTea Kitchen. Very friendly staff. Attentive, fast service. Ordered the URea Pho. Overall good.. broth was good. Meat was fresh. Somewhere between Pjo Pjong Luu and Simply Pho. If you want Vietnamese food in Lakeway, Bee Cave or surrounding, I would recommend this place over any other. If you don't mind driving 30 minutes, then nothing beats Pho Phong Luu. read more

Came here for the first time since its opening. I absolutely loved it, so excited to have a pho place so close to home! Food and service was great, will definitely be back read more

Everything went superbly! I ordered takeout for lunch for four. We shared Banh Mi sandwiches (excellent!) and house fried rice. The fried rice was voted the best by all of us. We will be going back to dine in the restaurant, and love that we have a dependable, delicious, go-to for take out. A definite "repeater"! read more

Service was great, nice clean operation, good vibe. Food was good, nothing out of the ordinary though, pretty much exactly the same menu as a lot of other Asian restaurants in the area. Wish they had more food diversity and unique options compared to other local favorites. We have a lot of similar options in the area - Asian food has become more competitive in Lakeway. It'll be better when they get a liquor license after the current soft opening - not their fault, permitting is slow in 78734.. read more