Neko Yubu, a Dallas-born Korean spot, is headed to Austin in August with a new West Campus location, according to Jenny Kim, the restaurant’s marketing director. Owners Dean Kim and Connor Park are planning for a soft opening Aug. 1-7 and a grand opening on Aug. 8.
On the menu
Neko Yubu serves up a selection of Korean and Japanese-inspired yubu, which are fried tofu skins stuffed with rice and different add-ins. Yubu can be made with egg salad, butter crab, grilled spicy pork, fresh salmon and fresh tuna. Sides include miso soup and tteokbokki, made with chewy rice cakes and fish cakes.
The specialty drink selection includes different iced fruit-based drinks such as guava, strawberry, kiwi, lemon and mango beverages. Neko Yubu also sells Korean iced coffees. In addition to made-to-order options, the menu also features a selection of Korean snacks and drinks, such as shrimp crackers and flavored milk drinks.
