Looking to get out of your neighborhood to try a new dining experience? Check out the following restaurant news from across the Austin metro, as recently reported by Community Impact.
Courtesy Uchiba Austin
Chef Tyson Cole opened cocktail bar and restaurant Uchiba Austin with a focus on pairing cocktail sippers and small bites in late 2023. (Courtesy Uchiba Austin)
North Central Austin

Uchiba Austin

Chef Tyson Cole opened the cocktail bar and restaurant with a focus on pairing cocktail sippers and small bites. Uchiba Austin offers a full bar, in addition to a sushi bar with a yakitori grill offered in both the indoor and outdoor dining areas.
Down South CaJJun Eats recently opened in Pflugerville. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact)
Down South CaJJun Eats recently opened in Pflugerville. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact)
Pflugerville

Down South Cajjun Eats

Owned by brothers Jahmaal and Jermaine Dumes, the restaurant serves a variety of flavorful Cajun cuisine, including dishes such as grits, boudain egg rolls, gumbo, fried shrimp and more. Originally from Beaumont, the duo opened the restaurant to bring authentic Southeast Texas- and Louisiana-style food to the Austin area.
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Dog Haus Biergarten opened in Cedar Park on Dec. 15. (Courtesy Dog Haus Biergarten)
Cedar Park


Dog Haus Biergarten

Run by franchisees Mike and Heather Durbin, the beer garden serves a variety of gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers on Hawaiian sweet rolls, plus chicken, breakfast burritos and plant-based meats. The space also includes a dog-friendly patio as well as a full bar that has 24 beers on tap and signature cocktails.
The porcini-rubbed veal chop at Gina's On Congress is served with charred scallion and potato au gratin. (Courtesy Jody Horton)
The porcini-rubbed veal chop at Gina's On Congress is served with charred scallion and potato au gratin. (Courtesy Jody Horton)
South Central Austin

Gina’s On Congress

Restaurateur Cameron Lockley and award-winning Executive Chef Jason Tallent recently opened the French-Italian-inspired bistro. Small plates include options such as steak tartare, bone marrow and sourdough, shrimp and prosciutto, soup, golden beets, and salads. Large plates include selections such as handmade pastas, tuna conserva, mussels and frittes, halibut aqua pizza, duck confit, braised lamb shank, and sausage and hash.
The chole bhatura dish consists of deep-fried bread and spiced chickpeas. (Courtesy Raa Mawa Desi Fusion)
The chole bhatura dish consists of deep-fried bread and spiced chickpeas. (Courtesy Raa Mawa Desi Fusion)
Georgetown


Raa Mawa Desi Fusion

The Indian food truck has taken up a space at South Fork Fun, Food and Brew, serving authentic Indian street food. Dishes include chole bhatura, hyderabadi chicken, dahi puri, punjabi samosa and Indian dessert gulab jamun. The food truck also offers catering.
The hot pot option at KPot, including a Thai tom yum soup base, sliced pork belly and lamb that is cooked in the soup. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
The hot pot option at KPot, including a Thai tom yum soup base, sliced pork belly and lamb that is cooked in the soup. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
Southwest Austin-Dripping Springs

K Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

The Korean restaurant chain has opened in Sunset Valley, offering all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot. Customers can decide between Korean barbecue, hot pot or both. Either option includes a choice of meat and vegetables. The menu also includes wine, beer and cocktails.