wait time was very long but the food was really good and my server jazzy was so amazing and…read moregorgeous she was just so nice and caring! very clean restaurant and I love the crunchy roll

Huge sushi fan, so I'm always excited when there's a new spot nearby. I knew Kura had a revolving…read moreconveyor belt but I definitely wasn't prepared for the full experience! Once you're seated, you can either place an order through the tablet or grab plates as they come around on the belt and you order drinks through your server. We did a mix of both so we could get the full experience and try a variety of options. The standouts for me were the garlic skipjack tuna and the yuzu jalapeño tuna. The other nigiri we tried was good but nothing else really blew me away. There's also nori rolls, hand rolls, fried food and ramen so there's a pretty good variety, and the prices are reasonable. One fun touch, especially for kids, is that once you spend a certain amount, you get little toy prizes. Overall, I thought this was a decent experience but I honestly found the sheer number of options constantly passing by on the belt a little overwhelming. It was fun but also somewhat distracting, so I'm not sure this would become a regular spot for me. I could definitely see myself coming back for a special occasion or if I were meeting friends with young kids, though.

For take out ramen, think they do it very well. Balanced broth with flavor, simplicity, and…read morerichness. So far, one of the better ramen joints in Austin. I will be exploring more of the menu. Order the chicken shoyu ramen and karaage. Both were very good!

Overall: 3.8/5 [delivery]…read more My husband ordered a late night dinner on UberEats so I didn't get the food fresh and ended up having the leftovers the next day. Pork Chashu Bowl ($14.50): My husband loves this bowl and it is one of his go tos. I thought it was better the first time we had it so I would recommend eating it fresh if you can. It was not bad the next day but just okay. Beef Bowl ($14.50): Loved the jammy egg. This bowl tastes similar to a Yoshinoya beef bowl with good flavors overall but the beef had a lot of fat on it. Takoyaki ($9): Came with 8 pieces, and the batter was really good.

Not sure why there are negative reviews hands down great food, service, and helpful staff to…read moreunderstand the menu and items. Will definitely be coming back I could honestly eat here often. Reviews on Items Ordered: Spicy Garlic Edamame: 4/5 perfect amount of spice (not too much spice and had a good smoky flavor) Fried Pork Gyoza (can also choose steamed): 5/5 Flavorful and crisp Chef Special: Tempura Asparagus Roll: 5/5 was flavorful and loved the crispy asparagus Philadelphia Roll: 5/5 Perfect Philadelphia roll Orange Chicken w/ Steamed Rice: 5/5 Steamed Rice: 2/5 Rice could have been soft but was more firm and hard Hands down some of the best orange chicken I have had. The chicken was grilled to perfection with the perfect balance of flavor in the sauce. The broccoli was cooked to perfection and plating was beautiful. Would highly recommend

This is a high four star review - HIGH. ALMOST there to 5!…read more Fatty salmon and scallion roll all day long. Delicious and buttery and so fresh. Huge pieces of fish and the nicely wrapped roll. We also got the salmon roll, tuna roll, spicy yellowtail roll, gyoza, and the Hamachi Kama. Salmon and tuna rolls were plump pieces of fish and nicely wrapped. I love that there was plenty of fish in them instead of primarily rice. Spicy yellowtail roll was also very fresh and delicious. Nice and simple but fresh and tender. Gyoza were deep fried, but I wish they were more traditionally cooked which is pan fried - the softness of the dumpling and crunchy bottom is what I love about gyoza, but when deep fried it is all crunch and not as tender. The Hamachi Kama was the star. The moment it hit the table with the bowl of rice, it was game over. I was gnawing on the fin just to get some more of that tender fish. I love it when it is seasoned simply with sauce on the side. Perfectly seasoned and delicious - the fatty parts are my favorite. It also came with rice which my kiddo loved. I also enjoy that they put all the sushi on the platter a with garnish and even a color changing light! Little things like this presentation really make a difference, and it was great! The service was lovely. The gentleman at the front was so kind and appreciative. Each staff member we met was kind and welcoming. I would love to see a few more fresh fish rolls, but all together, we would definitely come back to Bluefin any day of the week. Lovely service, fresh fish, fish-forward rolls and wonderful presentation!

Foodie Y Tina is a really unique omakase experience in Austin. It's run by a couple who really…read morecares about sustainable farming and sushi, and their story is really inspirational. Every piece on the menu uses ingredients from their farm, and they work with a fish sourcer that only sources fish sustainably. They really care about bringing omakase to the table using the most sustainable methods. This omakase is inside of a barn on their farm, and it's such an intimate experience. Everything from the plates to the table to the name plate has a story, so you should definitely ask them to tell it to you! I do think that there are better omakase spots in the city for the price, but this is a unique experience that I wouldn't personally want to skip out on. The menu is simple and delicious, and their take on each piece is really interesting as well. They do offer a $15 corkage fee for every bottle you bring, but I would be careful because I wish they had been a bit more generous and not charged us a corkage fee when barely any of the sake had been poured from our second bottle.

We had an excellent experience at Foodie y Tina. A very cool story told by a couple with a combined…read morelove of sushi and sustainability. I tried two nigiri that I've never seen on an omakase menu (ruby fish and beardfish) and both were delicious. Every bite was given with detail on the origin of the fish as well as the unique garnishes straight from their farm. We didn't do a wine/sake pairing but I enjoyed a couple glasses of their orange wine while my husband drank Sapporo (the only beer on their menu - he wished they offered some local beers but this wasn't a negative for him). The bathroom is an outhouse with a low water-use toilet. Spencer and Becca offer handroll classes that we are interested in taking. They were both so kind and knowledgeable. Our reservations were for my birthday and at the end of the meal, Becca gave me 2 ounces of a special furikake blend made with locally sourced ingredients! I am such a fan that I even purchased one of their Barn Sushi hats. We will definitely be back and highly recommend.

This restaurant has the best Pad Thai I have every had! One of my favorite restaurantsread more

I've been to Rosa's Kitchen a few times now, mostly because it's super convenient to home. I gather…read morethis is the first brick-and-mortar installment of a popular food truck in Manchaca. The food here has always been pretty solid--fairly legit Thai, tasty, and something I'd normally give about 4 stars. Nothing that totally blows me away, but definitely good. Unfortunately, our most recent attempt to eat here was just annoying. Their posted closing time is 9pm. We walked in around 8:20 and asked for a table for two. The hostess/server came over and said, "I'm so sorry, our kitchen is closing soon." Full stop. Ellipsis. I kind of stood there waiting for the rest of the sentence. Like does that mean the kitchen's already done taking dine-in orders? Do we need to order within the next 5 minutes? Can we only get takeout? Are you asking us to leave? Finally I actually asked, "So are you asking us to leave?" She said, "Um, hold on," turned around to the kitchen and asked if they could still do a takeout order. They said yes, so she told us we could order to go if we wanted. At that point I was irritated enough that I just said no thanks and left. I understand that restaurants sometimes close their kitchens before the posted restaurant closing time, especially small places. But 8:20 is a full 40 minutes before your posted closing time, and apparently the kitchen wasn't even closed yet--it was "closing soon." So... when? Is there an actual policy? It was weird to watch the employee have to ask the kitchen on the spot whether they were willing to make us food. We actually still wanted Thai that night and ended up ordering Uber Eats from another Thai restaurant farther away, waiting considerably longer for it, and paying for delivery rather than just getting takeout from the restaurant we were already standing inside. That's how off-putting the interaction was. I'm sure I'll eventually get over it and go back, mostly because it's so close to home and the food is good enough. I guess I'll just have to call ahead next time to find out what time they actually stop taking orders.

Def would recommend this place. Nice fusion restaurant and the inside is quaint and cozy. They have…read morea few seats that are swing benches and if I had a plus one would have totally snagged one. Sat at the sushi bar and for a Thursday night was pretty quiet. There were four chefs and sitting at the sushi bar you got to see the goodies as they were made. Austyn was the person who took care of me and they were wonderful. Very polite and provided great recommendations for the night. Got the sake flight and all three I'd get again. Started with the Barbacoa dumplings....ummmm amazing, soooo flavorful. Next up was the Brussels sprouts and y'all those left with the bowl empty. The only rec I gave Austyn was to tell peeps to stir them to get all the sauce goodness mixed in. Didn't realize there was a sauce until the end soooo that would have probably made me lick the bowl! Also got the Toro fig and I'm not gonna lie I was shocked. Never thought pairing fig with tuna would be good, again rec I gave was to give a spoon so you could sip all that sauce goodness!!! Last on my dining journey was the Prime Market Nigiri Moriawase. This was the chefs choice of five nigiri pieces and they again were delicious. The downside was the omakase was for 2 people, portion size sooo I need to find a plus one, any takers?! I'd go back to try other items and get a few of the same.

Food: My partner and I shared some Brussels Sprouts, a Robot Ramen, and a Pork Chashu Fried Rice…read more The Brussels Sprouts were fine--the marinade was nice, but would have preferred the sprouts to be a bit crispier. The Robot Ramen was light, yet rich, the meat was succulent (and not too thin, at the risk of being dry) and the noodles were al dente--both were cooked nicely. Lastly, the Pork Chashu Fried Rice was a burst of umami flavor, from the shoyu glazed pork rib to the shiitake mushroom lying underneath. Solid dish--no notes! Service: No complaints! We had a reservation and were seated immediately upon walking in. Our waiter was attentive. Ambiance: Casual, modern. A vibrant experience, to say the least, from the flora draping from the ceiling, to the warm colors permeating throughout. Parking: Street parking available. Pay note of parking signs!

This place was great. They give you huge portions! Make sure you have cash or zelle when you go!…read moreWill be back. My boyfriend got orange chicken and it was

Delicious Chinese food! The food comes with a spicy chili oil. I've had generals chicken and…read moreMongolian beef here. The generals chicken was so tasty, the sauce thick and syrupy. The Mongolian beef is tender beef with perfectly cooked al dente veggies. My new favorite spot. They do take cash or Zelle only.

After one visit, this might be my favorite causal restaurant in east Austin. The premise is unique:…read morehand rolls and bao tacos customized to order. They have phone ordering and the food comes out quickly. The hand rolls are delicious- I got a salmon toro and a Hokkaido scallop roll, both spicy, one with crispy rice and one with sushi rice. Then I got tofu katsu bao tacos with spicy aioli - these were also good but not quite as mind blowing as the hand rolls. Now, take a guess how much all of this cost. I'd expect two large hand rolls and two bao to be close to $30, at least? Well at Max's, this was $12.75. If they keep prices this reasonable, this might become my go-to food option.

I ordered online during the soft opening today in mid July. I just got the Char-Siu Pork Belly…read moreBaos (2 pcs) for $7 and it was delicious! The kitchen had it ready early and there when i arrived. The owner is very friendly and going to be a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. They accept just about every online platform for ordering, but if you have the time, go order in person once they are fully open (so they avoid those pesky fees those companies charge). By next week (the start of August) the full bar should be setup and the dining room open. Hopefully they do the happy hour drinks i've seen mentioned on their Instagram. Its a very good deal!! Also, keep in mind they close a few hours between lunch and dinner. Welcome to the neighborhood guys! I can't wait to see what music you may add in the evening in that corner stage area. Maybe a dj sometimes? I'll happily bring my gear down and play some music.