03/29 Love this place! Definitely the cheapest boba spot…read morenear campus, and honestly I think one of the cheapest that I know of in general. If you're looking for some basic, good, affordable boba then this is definitely the place to go to. It makes trying different flavors safe for your pockets. This day I decided to try the coconut milk tea in the regular sweetness level and it was a perfect amount of sweet! Not overpowering with artificial coconut but also not plain milk-tasting. honeydew frozen boba: $4.99 + 0.50 (tapioca) ~ $5.49 coconut milk tea boba: $4.49 + 0.50 (tapioca) ~ $4.99

K-Bop is a fast-casual Korean restaurant located along Guad! We came by on a Sunday, so parking was…read morepretty straightforward. Inside, you order at self-pay kiosks and the staff bring out your food. There are 3 kiosks available, one of which also takes Apple Pay. For food, I ordered the beef bulgogi kimbap ($8.99). - Good portion size for the price - Solid flavors, with the picked radish providing a bit of crunch and tanginess. - Could benefit from more vegetables (e.g. spinach, cucumbers) Would come back again if I were in the area and looking to grab a quick meal. Nothing too fancy but gets the job done. Prices are affordable and service is efficient!

Love the Tom Ka Soup! Get it with spring rolls on the side…read moreevery time. Waitress and host were also very kind and helpful!

Came for the late night dinner and it was delicious! Our server was super kind and attentive. We…read moreorder chicken gyozas for an appetizer, the chicken Pad Thai & the chicken Pad Kra Pao. For dessert we got the sweet sticky rice with mango :) The restaurant also had a calm nice atmosphere. I would recommend Thai kitchen to anyone visiting Austin looking for yummy local Thai food!!!

Loved dining at Siti both times I've visited. They offer happy hour from 5-6, which is absolutely…read moreworth checking out as many of their best items are heavily discounted and cocktails are 50% off. It's a great deal! As the only upscale Malaysian restaurant in Austin, Siti is absolutely worth a try. Beautiful ambiance, great service and awesome food. We ordered a round of drinks and some delicious food: 1. Roti Canai - Star of the evening. Such a hit for my partner and I. The roti was perfectly flaky and the dipping sauce was fabulous. 2. Chicken Skewer & Eggplant skewer - skippable, the most underwhelming item we ordered. 3. Hamachi collar - my partner is still talking about how good this was! Unique preparation of steamed hamachi served in banana leaves. An absolute must try for seafood lovers. 4. Chicken sausage & shrimp stir fried noodles were absolutely delicious and the portion was very generous. Service was fantastic - our server asked us what we liked and didn't like at the end of our meal, and refunded the chicken skewers because we didn't enjoy them. That is how you build customer loyalty!

The food is incredibly well-crafted and curated. The flavors are south east asian which I…read morepersonally love. However, they balance it so well. Come with friends and family so you can share a little bit of everything- which I found was the best way to enjoy Siti. The service and ambiance transports you to grandma's dinner hall. I love this place and will always recommend for special occasions or if you're not sure if you'd like new flavors. Siti is a top tier addition to the higher quality variety of cuisine in Austin.

Ok. Too busy talking and didn't get pictures but trust me the food is good. We were a party of 12…read moreand they were able to accommodate us. We ordered the cheese roll, pork bely, khon wings, brussel sprouts, fried tofu, pad see ew, Massaman curry, roti, pandang beef, moo ping, tum tad, crab fried rice, pineapple fried rice and all of it was amazing. Found this place as it was a recommendation from someone who was in the Thai restaurant business and came highly recommended. I am definitely going back but would love it if the owners would consider opening a place in the Lakeway area.

I ordered over the phone, which was an easy and quick process. They said it would be ready in 20…read moremin and it was. The restaurant itself has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar. It seems like a nice place to have a meal. As for the food, we ordered: Pad thai with chicken, mild spice - unfortunately this was a bit dry for me, though the taste was good. Pad see ew with chicken - I liked their version and would probably get it again. Pad woon sen with pork - typically my favorite noodle dish and I think they did a good job. Garden roll - good but not as packed as others I've had, and at a higher price point. Pineapple fried rice with pork - I liked this but was a bit on the oily side. Tom kha soup - I thought this was very good and had a decent amount of chicken and mushrooms Overall I liked everything but some items I felt I had better versions of elsewhere. It's also on the pricier side. Still, if in central Austin I think it's a solid choice for Thai food.

Machi Sushi hit that perfect I just want something light and fast mood. I opted out of the all you…read morecan eat situation and went straight for the lunch special like a responsible human. Miso soup, veggie roll, hot tea. Simple and so good. Why do I love how dark it is in here though? It's giving cozy cave energy in the best way. Service was quick, pricing was on point, and I was in and out feeling like I actually made a good life decision for once.

I'm very skeptical about the quality of all-you-can-eat sushi so I visited Machi Sushi with a bit…read moreof trepidation. I need not have worried however as this restaurant serves up some quite delicious sushi and Japanese cooked entrees. Located inside the Aidan Hotel, you won't have trouble locating the building-just look for the bright yellow Transformer sculpture out front. The hotel is renovated with a cool mid-century vibe while the restaurant dining room is spacious and comfortable sporting an Asian theme. The menu features sushi rolls, sashimi, and cooked items such as gyoza. The table service is outstanding. As soon as you order your items the kitchen staff is bringing it out to you in literally three to four minutes. The fish is super fresh, a key to quality with Japanese food. The Tokyo roll and cowboy roll were my favorites along with the shumai (steamed dumpling) and gyoza. Not everything was great though-the fried calamari could be used to play ring toss-and there was a certain lack of refinement that you might expect from a Japanese chef. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable experience and we will be returning. Recommended.

They all tasted amazing and that's coming from an Asian, who is very picky about her steam buns and…read morefish. I know it's not the traditional whole fish, but it was incredible. Don't let it fool you. These food are authentic and made fresh from scratch. I highly recommend this restaurant. The server was always very attentive. We can during the World Cup and at lunch time so we were the only ones there.

Third and final day with my Finance colleagues. We had dinner at Jade restaurant, one of our…read morefavorites. Jade specializes in authentic Asian cuisine including traditional Chinese dishes. The restaurant has a large assortment of wines to complement your meal. We enjoyed family style dishes. Specially, we had the following: Edamame Fried Rice Lettuce Wraps Shanghai Soup Dumplings Pan Fried Pork Potstickers Crispy Scallion Pancakes Chicken Szechuan Style Lo Mein Our servers were very attentive bringing out more dishes before we finished the last one. They were also quick to adjust our order if we needed more of an entrée. Our glasses stayed filled with water, tea or adult beverages. The food at Jade restaurant is delicious and a go-to for our Finance team. Last night, the restaurant was filled with customers, however, overall low-key atmosphere.

This is not the place to go to if you're looking for authentic Chinese Bao!!! BUT, it is definitely…read morea spot with yummy food. All of the bao quality 5/5 All of the Baos are consistently chewy, soft, warm, fluffy, and so delicious!!! My favorite texture Bao of all Baos I've ever eaten. Juicy Pork Bao 4.5/5 This one was pretty close to an original pork bao. The pork is very juicy, tender, and offers a nice flavor. The flavor was a bit off from other traditional buns, but still very good! Brisket Bao 4/5 I was not expecting this to taste like bbq!! Very surprising but the brisket was very tender, not chewy like brisket can be sometimes!! I really enjoyed it and it was definitely something new. Taro Bao 4.5/5 Very yummy! A little bit heavy but the taro offers a nice mung bean texture, a light flavor, and just a good ending to all of the baos. These baos are honestly quite filling, 2 was enough even though they didn't look huge!! I had the items delivered so I didn't have the opportunity to enter the place or interact with the employees. Pretty good place, worth a try!

TLDR: Bao shop that offers a few other food options and bubble tea. Baos are delicious and…read moregenerously filled. Easy ordering at one of two kiosks. I have two small kids so I love quick food (but not necessarily "fast food"). I love being able to pop in, order a delicious handheld snack, and be out before my children start whining. Ordering was easy at one of two kiosks. The place is a bit small so you have to communicate with other customers to figure out which line is which. The baos were fat and filled generously. I loved the spicy brisket and juicy pork -- both were excellent. If I absolutely had to choose a favorite -- I think the spicy brisket would be it. Saw some kid-friendly elements inside as well -- coloring books and high chairs available. Highly recommended whether you want to sit down for a meal or grab a quick bao on the go.

Terrific meal from P Thai's! The roasted chicken was perfectly cooked - juicy, tender and…read moreflavorful. The chicken fat rice was perfect! But the star was the fermented black bean sauce. Salty, rich with umami, with hits of heat and ginger, it was an amazing sauce with the chicken and rice. Pickled cabbage added a nice, fresh, acidic complement. Service was friendly and helpful, and the prices were a bargain.

Tried the Ba Mee Moo Dang, realized it wasn't for me. The manager was understanding and offered…read moreanother entree, I elected for a refund and was given my money back in under 5 minutes. They even offered me a free drink (unfortunately I am sober and had to rush home to let our dog back in, so I declined.) I've worked as cook and other service industry roles for 16 so it's hard for me to say anything negative when clearly everyone in the profession works so hard. I'll say this dish does not seem to be what they're known for. I'd definitely recommend going for one of the rice dishes.