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Strip mall-style Thai will always be a staple, but Sway was the first in Austin to elevate Southeast Asian food to a special occasion with curries, noodles, and extravagant coursed feasts that make for one of the best communal dining experiences in the city. Extra points for a must-order vegetarian app, the salt and pepper tofu.
This article appears in May 4 • 2018.
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