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Laotian dishes from Sekse Fud Ko.
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13 Incredible Southeast Asian Food Spots in Austin

Where to find the best Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, Indonesian, Burmese, and Laotian dishes in the city

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Laotian dishes from Sekse Fud Ko.
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In Austin, there are plentiful places to find fantastic cuisines from the Southeast Asian region. There are restaurants, food trucks, stalls, and pickup spots serving Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, Burmese, Indonesian, Burmese, and Laotian cuisines in the city, plus there are a few fusion places in the mix. There are Cambodian rice plates with pork chops from Georgetown restaurant Mango Tango Bistro and Bar, Vietnamese bánh xèo from Cedar Park restaurant Pho Thanh Nhi, Burmese tea leaf salads from North Austin food truck Mom’s Special Cooking, Filipino lechon at Kapatad, Indonesian bubur ayam at Brentwood truck Yeni’s, Malaysian nasi lemak at gas station stall Wee’z Cozy Kitchen, Thai laab moo at South Austin truck Dee Dee, and much more.

For other more specific regional fare, check out Eater’s guides to the best Thai and Filipino restaurants in Austin. Then, for other neighboring cuisines, seek out the city's best South Asian restaurants, Chinese places, dim sum, Korean, sushi spots, and spiciest dishes. Keep an eye out for other guides in the near future.

This map was originally written by Sommer Brugal.

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Mango Tango Bistro and Bar

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The co-owner and chef of the cozy Georgetown restaurant is originally from Cambodia and uses family recipes for the menu. There are Cambodian dishes like the rice plate (seasoned pork chop atop rice with pickles and vegetables), stir-fried water spinach, and rice vermicelli. The rest of the dishes include Vietnamese and Chinese offerings. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

Pho Thanh Nhi

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Austin is chock-full of Vietnamese options, so highlighting just a few is tough. However, this casual Cedar Park restaurant is wholly dedicated to serving quality dishes. The pho is always great, but make sure to try the bánh xèo (crepe-like stuffed rice pancakes) too. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

Twin Panda

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The casual Davis Spring restaurant’s extensive menu offers Chinese, Chinese-Indonesian, and Indonesian fare. Find kwetiau goreng (stir-fried flat rice noodles), cap cai (stir-fried vegetables and meats), and bakmi ayam (chicken soup with egg noodles). Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online for pickup and delivery; there are indoor dine-in services.

Mom's Special Cooking

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The North Austin food truck specializes in Burmese cuisine, which means dishes like mohinga (rice noodles and fish soup), Nankyi salad (thick rice noodles with chicken curry, hard-boiled eggs, fish cakes, and chile oil), and lahpet thoke (tea leaf salad). Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

Kapatad Kitchen and Cafe

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The family-owned Northwest Hills restaurant — formerly Hao-Q Asian Restaurant — serves northern Filipino classics like lechon kawali (thin slices of pork belly) and beef kare kare (stew with peanut sauce) and also caters for events. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

Yeni’s Fusion

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Yeni’s started as a pop-up serving Indonesian street food and turned into a food truck parked at Brentwood bar Aristocrat Lounge. Chef Yeni Rosdiani cooks everything on the constantly rotating menu from scratch. Don’t miss the bubur ayam (chicken porridge) or grilled whole fish. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Titaya's Thai Cuisine

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The North Loop casual restaurant consistently produces some of the best Thai food in the city. There are classics like the som tum (green papaya salad) and gao lao nuer (Thai-style stewed beef soup with pork meatballs and vegetables) as well as Asian fusion dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

Sip Pho

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This North Campus Vietnamese restaurant combines great casual service and food with a beautifully designed space. The bún bò huế is one of the best in Austin, a spicy, heartier cousin of pho with thicker noodles, pieces of beef and pork, and is topped with a huge beef rib. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Wee's Cozy Kitchen

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Tucked within the Shell gas station on the Drag in West Campus is this casual restaurant serving up Malaysian comfort food. Expect dishes like nasi lemak (coconut milk rice steamed in a pandan leaf) and laksa (curry noodles). Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

Fil N' Viet

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As per the name and the backgrounds of the husband-and-wife owners, East Austin food truck Fil N’ Viet serves up Filipino and Vietnamese dishes like crispy sisig served over rice, pinoy barbecue pork skewers, and crispy spring rolls. The truck only accepts online orders for pickup and outdoor dine-in services.

Thai Fresh

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The Bouldin Creek Thai restaurant, bakery, and cafe is dedicated to using local ingredients and sustainable processes for its traditional dishes and gluten-free desserts. The small market also sells Thai ingredients and groceries. You can also find Thai ingredients and groceries in the small market. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Dee Dee

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Wife-and-husband team chef Lakana Sopajan-Trubiana and Justin Trubiana offer traditional northeastern Thai food from their South Lamar food truck at Radio Coffee. There are dishes like laab moo (spicy northeastern Thai-style minced pork salad), isaan san tom (fermented papaya salad), and om gai (herbal chicken stew). Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Sekse Fud Ko

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At South Austin food truck parked at Vacancy Brewery, chef Bob Somsmith serves what he calls his modern take on Laotian cuisine. The casual a la carte menu includes rib-eye steak skewers, chicken egg rolls, pulled pork steamed buns, and vegan crispy fried rice. Then there’s the tasting menu paired with beers from the host site. A la carte takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas; and tasting menu reservations can be placed online.

Mango Tango Bistro and Bar

The co-owner and chef of the cozy Georgetown restaurant is originally from Cambodia and uses family recipes for the menu. There are Cambodian dishes like the rice plate (seasoned pork chop atop rice with pickles and vegetables), stir-fried water spinach, and rice vermicelli. The rest of the dishes include Vietnamese and Chinese offerings. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

Pho Thanh Nhi

Austin is chock-full of Vietnamese options, so highlighting just a few is tough. However, this casual Cedar Park restaurant is wholly dedicated to serving quality dishes. The pho is always great, but make sure to try the bánh xèo (crepe-like stuffed rice pancakes) too. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

Twin Panda

The casual Davis Spring restaurant’s extensive menu offers Chinese, Chinese-Indonesian, and Indonesian fare. Find kwetiau goreng (stir-fried flat rice noodles), cap cai (stir-fried vegetables and meats), and bakmi ayam (chicken soup with egg noodles). Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online for pickup and delivery; there are indoor dine-in services.

Mom's Special Cooking

The North Austin food truck specializes in Burmese cuisine, which means dishes like mohinga (rice noodles and fish soup), Nankyi salad (thick rice noodles with chicken curry, hard-boiled eggs, fish cakes, and chile oil), and lahpet thoke (tea leaf salad). Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

Kapatad Kitchen and Cafe

The family-owned Northwest Hills restaurant — formerly Hao-Q Asian Restaurant — serves northern Filipino classics like lechon kawali (thin slices of pork belly) and beef kare kare (stew with peanut sauce) and also caters for events. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

Yeni’s Fusion

Yeni’s started as a pop-up serving Indonesian street food and turned into a food truck parked at Brentwood bar Aristocrat Lounge. Chef Yeni Rosdiani cooks everything on the constantly rotating menu from scratch. Don’t miss the bubur ayam (chicken porridge) or grilled whole fish. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Titaya's Thai Cuisine

The North Loop casual restaurant consistently produces some of the best Thai food in the city. There are classics like the som tum (green papaya salad) and gao lao nuer (Thai-style stewed beef soup with pork meatballs and vegetables) as well as Asian fusion dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

Sip Pho

This North Campus Vietnamese restaurant combines great casual service and food with a beautifully designed space. The bún bò huế is one of the best in Austin, a spicy, heartier cousin of pho with thicker noodles, pieces of beef and pork, and is topped with a huge beef rib. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Wee's Cozy Kitchen

Tucked within the Shell gas station on the Drag in West Campus is this casual restaurant serving up Malaysian comfort food. Expect dishes like nasi lemak (coconut milk rice steamed in a pandan leaf) and laksa (curry noodles). Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

Fil N' Viet

As per the name and the backgrounds of the husband-and-wife owners, East Austin food truck Fil N’ Viet serves up Filipino and Vietnamese dishes like crispy sisig served over rice, pinoy barbecue pork skewers, and crispy spring rolls. The truck only accepts online orders for pickup and outdoor dine-in services.

Thai Fresh

The Bouldin Creek Thai restaurant, bakery, and cafe is dedicated to using local ingredients and sustainable processes for its traditional dishes and gluten-free desserts. The small market also sells Thai ingredients and groceries. You can also find Thai ingredients and groceries in the small market. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Dee Dee

Wife-and-husband team chef Lakana Sopajan-Trubiana and Justin Trubiana offer traditional northeastern Thai food from their South Lamar food truck at Radio Coffee. There are dishes like laab moo (spicy northeastern Thai-style minced pork salad), isaan san tom (fermented papaya salad), and om gai (herbal chicken stew). Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Sekse Fud Ko

At South Austin food truck parked at Vacancy Brewery, chef Bob Somsmith serves what he calls his modern take on Laotian cuisine. The casual a la carte menu includes rib-eye steak skewers, chicken egg rolls, pulled pork steamed buns, and vegan crispy fried rice. Then there’s the tasting menu paired with beers from the host site. A la carte takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas; and tasting menu reservations can be placed online.

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