Korean
Korea House
2700 w. anderson ln. #501, 512-458-2477. located in the village shopping center and can be a little hard to find; the entrance faces towards the inner courtyard area of the shopping center. they have a decent sushi offering but the korean dishes are delicious and authentic. sometimes they have ob beer - but not recently.
Shilla
6406 n ih 35 ,512 453-4111. located in lincoln plaza off i-35 access road near us 290 and highland mall. standard korean dishes and bbq. this place also has hite beer and jinro soju. i'd say this place is more authentic than korea house based on the number of koreans that actually go here.
Italian
Vegetarian
Mr. Natural
1901 e. cesar chavez st. all-vegetarian mexican restaurant, bakery, and health food store that offers breakfast, lunch & dinner as well as a popular buffet. most dishes are or can be made vegan. a local favorite. (http://www.mrnatural-aust...)
Whole Foods Market Cafe
525 n. lamar blvd. & 9607 research blvd. #300 vegetarian-friendly grocery store with numerous food bars offering vegan and vegetarian options. this is whole foods flagship store (http://www.wholefoodsmark...)
Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse
1501 s. 1st street. great coffeehouse with all vegetarian menu. (http://www.bouldincreek.com/)
Casa de Luz
1701 toomey rd. completely vegan restaurant. a meal which includes drink and it's all you can eat. they have several different types of specialty meals each week such as guatemalan or caribbean night. the atmosphere is fantastic as it's located right by barton creek surrounded by lush vegetation.
DaVine Foods
1412 w. oltorf st. this all-vegetarian restaurant offers mostly vegan options including a hummus wrap, tempeh chili, organic juices, smoothies and breakfast tacos that are served all day. meals are priced from $2.95 to $10.95. (http://davinefoods.com/)
Fire Bowl Café
9828 great hills trail, #100. asian restaurant with a ’stir fry your way’ section, allowing for many vegan choices. the menu also denotes, by using a green leaf, which meals are vegetarian if ordered with tofu. priced under $10. (http://www.firebowlcafe.com/)
Hula Hut
3825 lake austin blvd. on their unique polynesian- and mexican-inspired menu aka "mexonesian", you’ll find several vegetarian/vegan options. (http://www.hulahut.com/)
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3704 kerbey ln. this popular eatery offers an extensive vegan menu that includes breakfast tacos, chai pancakes, tofu cheesecake, and more. (http://www.kerbeylanecafe.com/)
Koriente
621 e. 7th st. asian fusion restaurant with many vegetarian and vegan options, including summer rolls, vegetarian curries, and sweet potato noodles. tofu is available on most entrees. (http://www.koriente.com/)
Leaf
419 w. second st. this eatery is focused on serving fresh, tasty salads. choose from the menu or make your own! a few of their soups are vegetarian and/or vegan. (http://www.leafsalad.com/)
Madras Pavilion
9025 research blvd. #100. an all-vegetarian indian restaurant offering a fabulous lunch buffet as well as a dinner menu. (http://www.madraspavilion.us/)
Mothers Cafe & Garden
4215 duval st. winner of several recent austin chronicle food awards, including best veggie burger. excellent vegetarian and vegan fare in a relaxing, pleasant atmosphere. mothers burned down in 2007 but has been completely rebuilt and is as good as ever. (http://www.motherscafeaus...)
Wheatsville Co-op Deli
3101 guadalupe st. a well-known austin health food store with deli that offers vegan and vegetarian items such as sandwiches, soups and desserts. (http://www.wheatsville.coop/)
Satay
3202 w. anderson ln. this restaurant serves fine south-asian cuisine and has an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu available. be sure to try the vegan silken tofu chocolate pie! live music is featured on wednesday nights on the patio. (http://www.satayusa.com/)
Shady Grove
1624 barton springs rd. indoor & outdoor dining with a fun and eclectic atmosphere. home-style foods such as frito pie & chili can be made vegan even the worcestershire is vegan. (http://www.theshadygrove.com/)
Spider House Cafe
2908 fruth st. ipopular local cafe with large outdoor seating area, occasional live music and film showings. vegan cake and peanut buttercups are available as well as chili and burritos which can be made vegan. (http://www.spiderhousecaf...)
The Steeping Room
11410 century oaks terrace, suite 112. a café with a large selection of teas, chai lattes, and wines. soy milk may be substituted for dairy. the menu changes each season and includes a variety of tea sandwiches, soups, and salads with vegetarian and vegan options. (http://www.thesteepingroo...)
Tino’s Greek Café
10515 north mopac. "cafeteria-style" greek food. vegetarian options include tabouli, dolmathes, and vegetarian mousaka. (http://tinosgreekcafe.com...)
Noodle-ism
107 w. 5th st. this restaurant offers a variety of asian- to italian-inspired dishes in a fun, casual atmosphere. vegan items are clearly marked. (http://www.noodle-ism.com/)
Mexican
Chuy's Restaurant
Austin institution with great Tex-Mex food. The North Lamar location is somewhat out of the way, but also tends to have the shortest wait times. Call ahead because the wait can sometimes be extremely long, though there are free chips and salsa to help make up for it.
Trudy's
Regarded by some as the favorite for Tex-Mex food in town, but this also means they are generally incredibly crowded and loud. Excellent margaritas with specials each night of the week. They're known more for their Mexican martinis than for their food.
Baby Acapulco's
This is a well known Tex-Mex restaurant serving out of 5 locations throughout the Austin area. A fun place for happy hour with a more upbeat and younger crowd. The famous purple margarita will do you just fine. But they serve a limit of two so drink responsibly!
Serranos
A homegrown Tex-Mex restaurant with five area locations aroud town offering a great selection of tasty Tex-Mex dishes. The food and service are consistently good for a reasonable price. For something different try the enchiladas con huevos.
Chinese
Din Ho Chinese Bar-B-Q
Lunch and dinner. Some of the most authentic Chinese fare in town, specializing in Cantonese and seafood dishes. Chinese BBQ pork and whole roast duck are available for take-out as well. Don't bring Caucasian friends who are squeamish about real Chinese food - take them to Chinatown instead.
Waterloo Ice House
Austin classic. Delish burgers, some of the best onion rings in town. Don't miss the Cinnamon Chocolate Shake!
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When you visit Austin, or if you decide to live here, you'll have no shortage of interesting and satisfying places to eat. Austin's restaurants are a feast for the mind and the palate. The listings below are only a sampling of the diverse and plentiful Austin restaurant scene.
Austin has many high-end, destination restaurants, but it also has many high-quality, unique, and inexpensive restaurants where the locals eat, drink, and socialize every day all day. It's a town built for living in, and the affordable, excellent restaurants show it. Just so you know you're in Texas, Austin has a large number of places serving Texas Barbeque and Tex-Mex; many of them are venerable, famous, and exceptionally good eating.
Austin is vegetarian-friendly, and many restaurants have a good selection to choose from. Most supermarkets such as HEB, Fiesta and Randall's offer inexpensive prepared food.