Neko Yubu, a Dallas-born Korean spot, opened in West Campus in early August, according to an Instagram post. Neko Yubu launched its soft opening earlier this month, with a grand opening planned for Aug. 8.
The restaurant is led by owners Dean Kim and Connor Park.
On the menu
Neko Yubu serves up a selection of Korean and Japanese inspired yubu, which are fried tofu skin stuffed with rice and different add-ins. Yubu can be made with fresh salmon, beef bulgogi, egg mayo, tuna mayo and butter crab. Sides include miso soup, yubu soup and tteokbokki.
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 and matcha. 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.
The celebration
Neko Yubu will hold a grand opening celebration on Aug. 8 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. with a live DJ set from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The context
Neko Yubu initially opened in Dallas in April 2025, according to Jenny Kim, the restaurant’s marketing director. The restaurant’s team decided to expand Neko Yubu to Austin after requests from the community.
“We are excited to become a part of the Austin community and finally get to meet all our customers that have been wanting to come from Austin,” Jenny Kim shared. “We hope to continue to serve and grow for our audience as we step into another chapter.
