10 Best Rice Restaurants in Austin

IKi Chicken Rice And Thai Food serves Thai dishes centered on chicken and rice, with sauces, sticky rice, miso soup, pad ka prow and fried chicken also represented in its menu. The kitchen makes food to order, so dishes may take a few minutes; that approach suits diners looking for fresh, traditional Thai flavors and generous portions.

Purple Rice Korean Grab & Go serves ready-to-eat Korean food in a casual format, with a few tables for diners who want to eat in. The selection includes bulgogi, bibimbap, dosirak, gimbap, japchae, jeon, spicy chicken stew and desserts such as ube rice treats. Owners provide dish recommendations in a friendly, informal setting.

Broken Rice is a Vietnamese restaurant and food-truck-style destination serving dine-in, takeaway, delivery and no-contact delivery. The menu includes Vietnamese broken-rice bowls, smoked meats, ginger chicken, lemongrass pork, tater tots, small plates, desserts and vegan and vegetarian options. Customers can also order coffee and enjoy casual lunch or dinner.

1914 Noodles and More is an Austin restaurant serving Chinese and broader Asian noodle dishes in a small, no-frills dining room. The menu includes Biang Biang noodles, Dandan noodles, kimchi ramen, vegetarian ramen with tofu, beef and broccoli, fried pork intestines and cream cheese wontons. Guests order at an iPad-style machine at the front, with food brought out by a runner.

Kiin Di is a casual Thai restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with vegan and vegetarian options. Its menu includes pad Thai, killer noodles, curries, fried chicken, claypot fried rice, salads and Thai iced tea, with spice levels that can be adjusted. The restaurant retains a cozy, food-truck-rooted character while serving a more polished sit-down experience.

Uchi Austin serves nontraditional Japanese cuisine and sushi in the original South Austin Uchi location. Founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole, the restaurant combines signature tastings, seasonal omakase and creative hot and cold dishes with a stylish, intimate setting. It also offers happy hour, private dining and patio seating when weather permits.

Chi'Lantro is an Austin Asian fusion restaurant serving Korean-Mexican food such as Korean BBQ tacos, rice bowls, kimchi fries, dumplings, and customizable bowls. Diners can choose proteins and other bowl components, with options including steak, K'Pop chicken, and Bang Bang chicken. The menu suits lunch or a casual meal built around bold, spicy flavors and crisp ingredients.