"Whether you sit in the tall rustic interior or on the large covered patio, Loro is one of the city’s most fun restaurants. This collaboration between two Austin powerhouses—Franklin Barbecue and Uchi—blends smokehouse and Asian flavors seamlessly, and eating there feels like being part of a vibrant scene where everyone is in a good mood. Go with a group and order everything you can, namely the corn fritters, chicken karaage, pork belly with hoisin sauce, and smoked butcher’s cut garnished with shishito salsa verde. Loro doesn’t take reservations, so request a frozen gin and tonic from the outdoor bar and grab a seat under the string lights until your table is ready." - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary
Richard Casteel