The tiny, 12-seat restaurant isn't cheap, but the omakase experience from head chef Yoshi Okai is worth the indulgence.
This food truck perched outside of Empire Control Room serves Japanese street food with a Texan flair, including okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) topped with brisket.
From the owners of Star of India, Papadom offers classic Indian dishes and Indo-Chinese specialties and keeps late-night hours – perfect for the Downtown crowd.
A sleek diner atmosphere and affordable favorites keep the crowds coming back for lunch and dinner. Choose your own combinations for noodle and rice bowls.
This restaurant boasts beautiful presentation and an extensive sake and wine menu. Try the Love at First Sight roll.
The No. 1 Tonkotsu Original ramen bowl contains addicting, creamy pork broth filled with al dente noodles, a slice of tender pork belly, and half of a boiled egg. You must try the Spicy Bomb.
Frequently named the best noodle purveyors in town, the Ramen Tatsu-Ya team has perfected Japanese soul food.
The second location of the cult ramen shop feature the same delicious broths, toppings, and bombs. But South Austinites can now save a little fuel.
If you detect Americana in the name of this place, you'll see it on the menu, too. Pull up to the shiny, red counter, order a cold sake, and check out a playful and fresh menu that ranges from a Cholesta Roll that has chicken-fried steak to the Guaca-Rolly (spiced tuna, tempura shrimp, lime guacamole, and spicy aioli).
Creativity is fueled by serious coffee here, including a robust 16-hour cold brew. It's perfect for pairing with their selection of Rosen's bagels. Japanese-style toast anchors most of the food offerings, whether as the main event or a side. The toast forms the foundation to everything from grilled vegetables (yasai) to egg spread (nori tama).
Specialties of the house include sukiyaki, tempura, teriyaki, teppanyaki, udon noodles, and soba. The menu also features some interesting salads.
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