Central Texas residents can check out several new additions to the dining scene, including a new sushi spot, and keep their eyes peeled for more dining changes on the horizon.

Now open

1. Kitsu Nori

The space features two outdoor patios with an estimated seating capacity of 145 patrons in addition to 30 seats in the indoor seating area. The restaurant’s menu includes dishes focused on crispy nori, warm rice, dry-aged fish, premium shellfish and farm-fresh vegetables as well as omakase-inspired experiences and specialty drinks.2. Taco N Maíz

Downtown Austin’s newest taco eatery is serving tacos with bistec, pastor, chicken, chorizo, buche, tripa, lengua, nopal and mushrooms. Customers can also find quesadillas with various fillings, volcanes, burritos, loaded potatoes, tortas, nachos, alambres and tacotes. The space is family owned by Andy Mendez and Paola Abarca.
The restaurant's menu boasts tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos and more. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
The restaurant's menu boasts tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos and more. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
3. Chipotle


The fast-casual restaurant offers build-your-own options for burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, salads and tacos. Customers can choose from a selection of protein, including carne asada, chicken, steak, beef barbacoa, carnitas, or sofritas, which is a plant-based protein. The restaurant also serves lifestyle bowls, with low-calorie, high-protein and vegetarian options.4. HTeaO

The Texas-based beverage company originated in Dallas and now has franchise locations statewide. HTeaO's menu offers a variety of tea and coffee options, as well as a special menu of drinks named "cotton candy," "pink flamingo" and more.Coming soon
The burger restaurant has seven locations in the Austin area, including spots in Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock. (Courtesy Hopdoddy Burger Bar)
The burger restaurant has seven locations in the Austin area, including spots in Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock. (Courtesy Hopdoddy Burger Bar)
5. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Construction on a new Hopdoddy Burger Bar is slated to begin in early January as part of the Gateway 29 development . Work is set to last until late June, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Hopdoddy Burger Bar offers specialty burgers, fries, milkshakes, salads, fried chicken and alcoholic beverages, according to its website.6. Subway

Subway, a national sandwich chain, has confirmed plans to open a new location in Kyle, bringing more fast-food options to the growing community. Construction of the 1,452-square-foot restaurant, scheduled to conclude construction by Jan. 29, will cost approximately $175,000, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • Opening late January
  • Kyle 150 Business Park, 340 E. FM 150, Kyle
  • www.subway.com