Check out the latest Northwest Austin business updates, including food trucks, a South Korean dessert shop and a contemporary art pop-up exhibit.

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Mostacho Arroz Chino

The food truck specializes in Venezuelan-style Chinese fried rice. Also on the menu are savory spring rolls made with Venezuelan cheese, cabbage and ham, or a sweet filling, and packaged Venezuelan candy bars.
  • Opened in June
  • 7221 McNeil Drive, Austin
  • Instagram: @mostachoatx
Wicked Snow

The menu features bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert, with flavors such as strawberry matcha, coffee and taro. Also on the menu are croffles with flavors such as cinnamon, chocolate and strawberry Nutella; yogurt smoothies; and drinks such as lattes, teas and sparkling ades.
  • Opened Aug. 14
  • 11301 Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 113A, Austin
  • Instagram: @wickedsnowatx
Sri Annapoorna Pure Veg


The restaurant serves classic Indian cuisine such as curries, dosas and vadas, drinks such as filter coffee and mango lassi, and Indo-Chinese dishes such as Schezwan fried rice and hakka noodles.Coming soon

ProDerm Skin & Surgery

The clinic will offer a variety of medical and surgical dermatology procedures for conditions such as skin cancers and precancers, acne, eczema, hair and scalp issues, ingrown nails, pigmentation concerns and pediatric dermatology. Cosmetic procedures will include dermaplaning, chemical peels, bodysculpting, microneedling and hair removal.Roya

The pop-up concept is slated to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant, serving a rotating menu of Persian cuisine. Mainstays will include a savory egg custard, short rib herb stew and eggplant dip, as well as cocktails, wine and desserts.
  • Opening in the fall
  • 7858 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin
  • Instagram: @royaaustin
EoS Fitness


The chain gym offers membership-based dance, yoga and pilates classes; gym equipment targeting strength training and cardio; and amenities such as a recovery room, infrared sauna, cold plunge area and a cinema room with workout equipment.What’s next—Permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Micro Center

The tech retailer will open its first Austin location, per a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The store sells tech products such as desktop and gaming computers, 3D printers and home automation devices, and provides services for laptop screen and battery replacements, virus removals and more.Relocations

Si Baby-Q


The fusion food truck serves barbecue dishes with an Asian twist, such as brisket and ribs with an Indonesian pepper and spice rub, smoked kimchi, queso noodles and smoked meats by the pound.Mom’s Special Cooking

Formerly operating as a food truck off Parmer Lane, the restaurant opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant, and serves Burmese and other Asian-style comfort dishes such as shaken beef, kung pao chicken, pad thai, egg rolls, samosas and mango sticky rice.Wagyu Yume

The Japanese food truck relocated from The Domain and specializes in wagyu beef rice bowls, burgers and more. The truck also serves Korean short ribs and Japanese street snacks and drinks.
  • Relocated Sept. 1
  • 7221 McNeil Drive, Austin
  • Instagram: @wagyuyume
In the news

Terra Toys and Shandeez Grill


The toy shop and Persian restaurant are both part of Austin’s 2025 Legacy Business Month, which features local businesses Oct. 1-31 that have been in operation for at least 20 years. Community members can obtain “passports” and receive a stamp at participating businesses to win prizes such as SXSW music passes, spa experiences at Ottine Mineral Springs, and gift cards and merch.Balloon Museum

The international contemporary art company opened a pop-up exhibition at the former Louis Shanks furniture store in June. The Let's Fly exhibit features a variety of inflatable art pieces for patrons to interact with and runs until Nov. 2.GT International

The auto shop will hold a grand reopening and community car show Nov. 8 to celebrate renovations and upgrades being made, including refreshed workshop facilities and new fencing for safety. The shop provides maintenance and speciality services for luxury and European vehicles.Closings

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The restaurant, which first opened in 2012, served American classics such as burgers, wings, flatbreads and desserts. The business's Anderson Lane and Round Rock locations will remain open.Natural Grocers

The store, which is closing due to “unsuccessful lease negotiations” per business representatives, sells items such as meat, dairy, produce, beauty products, body care items and supplements. The three other Austin locations will remain open.Worth the trip

Lau Lau

The shop serves coffee inspired by Asian flavors such as the Fish Sauce Caramel Latte, Chinese Five Spice Cortado and Foy’s Old Fashioned Latte. Pastries are also available such as coffee cake, egg tart, pineapple bun, red miso and furikake biscuit, and sesame ball.