Spending time in North Lamar? Get to know this Austin neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Chinese restaurant to a Korean karaoke bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in North Lamar, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Pho Saigon Noodle House
Topping the list is Vietnamese spot Pho Saigon Noodle House, which offers noodles and more. Located at 10901 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite A108, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 698 reviews on Yelp.
This spot's specialty is in its namesake: pho. Also on offer are an array of appetizers, chef specials, chicken noodle soup, steamed rice plates, vermicelli buns, banh mi sandwiches and vegetarian-friendly fare.
Hone in on specific pho options like Pho Tai with eye round steak; Pho Tai Nam with well-done flank; and Pho Do Bien with shrimp, fish balls and crab stick. (Check out the full menu here.)
2. College Roadhouse
Next up is pub and karaoke spot College RoadHouse, situated at 9515 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 230. With 4.5 stars out of 142 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Start off with an appetizer such as waffle fries, cheese sticks or kimmari before going for heartier menu choices like kimchi fried rice, teriyaki chicken, spicy pork or Korean fried chicken. (Check out the menu for a full line of offerings.)
3. New Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Dim sum spot New Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 10901 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite A-1, four stars out of 480 reviews.
This spot specializes in Hong Kong-style and Hunan-style Chinese dishes, which includes a huge variety of dim sum plates. Favorite dishes include sauteed clams with black bean sauce; salted fish and chicken with eggplant; salt and pepper pork chops; and much more. (Visit the website for more information and a full list of fare options.)
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