Hyde Park Bar and Grill

There’s 2 locations for this restaurant so be sure to check out their website before heading out to see which one is closer for you. Hyde Park Bar and Grill is a cool trendy place, but when you walk in it was kind of a time warp. It looked like an old home redone to be a restaurant that needed some updating although their menu is nice an modern, it was a weird mash up.
We decided to venture out of our comfort zone and try some new cocktails. We got a Mojito $8 (Cana Brava rum, soda, lime, sugar) Moscow Mule $8 (Aylesbury Duck vodka, lime, ginger brew). The mojito was not very good it was way too sweet. I never had a Moscow Mule so I can’t really comment on it.

One of the things online was to make sure you get the fries $4.99. While they where good it was the dipping sauce they make that was really good.
 
D is a lover of the onion rings so we got an order of them too. They where piping hot, but nice thick and fat rings. SOUR CREAM & ONION RINGS $5.99 (chicken fried onions, sour cream dip, scallion)

I ordered the CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN $11.99 (your choice of an thinly sliced Akaushi beef cutlet or tender chicken breast, buttermilk dipped, breaded and slow fried then served with black pepper cream gravy, mashed potatoes and your choice of one side) For the sides I got the mac and cheese homemade cheese sauce tossed with macaroni pasta, finished with potato crumbs. I shared with our child, and it was a big hit for the 2 of us. Their chicken is really moist and I really enjoyed the coating.

I also got a side of JALAPENO CORNBREAD $1.99 (sweet jalapeño cornbread served with a mild green chile butter) Totally worth ordering it’s so good, but ours seemed a little over baked.

D ordered the PORK & MAC $12.99 (slow roasted pork shoulder served atop creamy mac & cheese with tangy sweet pickled peppers, soft boiled egg and cilantro). This wasn’t a wow dish for me, but he really enjoyed it.

Also don’t forget to take a picture with the giant fork outside!

Would I go back? Sure, I would try a couple different items on the menu and give them another chance.

Muishi Makirritos

We happened to be down at the zoo today and swung by for a quick lunch before heading back home. Muishi Makirritos was on my watch list since I saw them on Eat Street.

My friend had never eaten at a food truck before so this was exciting for me to show her that they have tons of different flavor trucks on the road.

We ordered a few items to share and try. I have to say the biggest let down was the hot mess fries $7. They ran out of kimchi and had to sub pico de gallo. Not sure how to rate this one ok, but really wanted kimchi. 

My friend got the Pork Bunz $7 (2 fried or steamed bunz with 24 hour sous vide belly, pickled cucumbers, green onions) She said the buns where a little greasy but the flavor was really good and she would order it again. 

Kakuni roll $8.50 (24 hour sous vide pork belly, fried shiitake and oyster mushrooms, avocado, cabbage, with creamy cilantro sauce) Loved the texture and the tenderness of the pork belly. The oysters had so much flavor, just order this you won’t be disappointed!

The Krabby Patty $12 (Katsu soft shell krab, avocado, kani, cabbage, with sweet creamy wasabi sauce) was featured on the show and I knew I had to try this. OMG is it good!

I would love to try more items from these guys and maybe their kimchi if they don’t run out!

Wokker TX Ranger

 

Wokker TX Ranger is an Asian BBQ fusion truck. You can find them on Facebook HERE or on Twitter to see where they’ll be. They happened to be out at No Label Brewing and we swung by while in the area. Normally you have to pay to get in to get to the food trucks, but we looked up the food trucks phone number and they texted us a picture of the menu then took our order and brought it to the gate. Super great customer service!

We ordered the Spicy Ribs $6. I have to say for 2 ribs I don’t really think this was worth it. They where tender, but lacked flavor.

On the other hand the Brisket Pad Thai $9 is fantastic! I would eat this over and over again.

The Pork Belly Fried Rice $9 was good, just not as good as the Pad Thai They had a really good flavorful fried rice that out shined the pork belly.

I’m a little split if I would hunt this truck down again. If they where around I would for sure order the Pad Thai.

Bernie’s Burger Bus

We’ve heard a lot of hype about Bernie’s Burger Bus and thought since we where in town we would give them a try. They’re known for great burgers and they are a huge mess so instead of hitting up the food truck we would try their new brick and mortar location.

Inside is decorated with a giant bus as their grill area and complete with a patio area. The menus have all the popular school lingo as names of their dishes.

We ordered a RECESS (GRILLED CHEESE) $6.75 a local sourdough bread grilled cheese with cheddar for our little one. I have to say I would totally eat this on my own and it was one of the best grilled cheese’s I’ve ever eaten!

I ordered the HOMEROOM $10.25 (cheddar cheeseburger, crispy bacon, “tipsy” onions, chipotle aioli, and topped with a fried egg) I just like a good messy burger with fried egg….who doesn’t?

D ordered the THE PRINCIPAL $9.50 (classic burger with a choice of cheese, all homemade mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, thin sliced onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, and slow roasted garlic tomatoes)

We also ordered CHILI CHEESE FRIES $6.25 homemade chili, cheddar, chipotle aioli, and green onions TRUFFLE-LACED FRIES $4.50 with Italian white truffle oil, Parmesan, and green onions. Both items where fantastic and I would order them again.

I can’t wait till they open their new location in Katy, Texas. This is a great place with great burgers! The burgers are a little more pricey so it won’t be an all the time go to place, but when you want a good gourmet burger they are pretty tasty!

Hop Doddy Burger Bar

Hubby has been on a kick to find a really good burger place in Austin so one of our neighbors offered to take us to Hop Doddy. He told us we need to get there before they open because there’s always a line. I laughed and said ok, but let me tell you on a Monday and 15 minutes before they opened there’s a line and it only gets longer once they open. I never imagined I would wait in 30 degree weather outside for a burger, but I can check that off my list now!

Once you are allowed in you stand in line and place your order then they assign you table. I have to say this is a well oiled machine of a place, customer service was fantastic and you never feel rushed, except for the hungry eyes staring at you for the line outside.

There’s not really a kid menu, but they will make you a grilled cheese sandwich if you ask for it which is not on the menu.

I felt like a fatty with as much food as we ordered, but we had to try a variety since we didn’t know when we could get back here. We started with the Green Chili Queso which comes with fries to dip in it. OMG so good. I love a good thick queso. If I could order a gallon to go I would probably eat it with every meal if I could.

Because one batch of fries isn’t enough, we ordered the Truffle fries which come with a truffle aioli to dip in. (Don’t judge we where sharing!) These are also really good and worth ordering!

D ordered the Goodnight Burger ($1 is donated to a local charitable organization
Angus Beef, Tillamook Cheddar, Hickory BBQ Sauce, Caramelized Onions,
Sliced Jalapeno, Hickory BBQ, Sassy Sauce) He loved this burger and the flavor was really great from the bite I tried.

I ordered the Prime Time Burger (Texas Akaushi Beef, Brie Cheese, Truffle Aioli, Arugula, Caramelized Onions, Steak Sauce). I really enjoyed this burger. The onions are perfectly caramelized and I love the added brie with a hint of truffle flavor such a great combo!

They also serve a good selection of craft beers, but be warned they come in a giant fish bowl glass like you should be having a margarita in.

We also shared a Nutella and Chocolate Pretzel Shake which is really really good!

I didn’t get the individual prices, I’ll have to take a picture of the menu next time we go, but our bill quickly added up to $54.94, but trust me it’s worth every penny!

Miso Yummy Food Truck

Today I was downtown at the zoo with my son and when we left it was lunch time so I was excited to hit up a food truck that doesn’t come out in my area. Miso Yummy has a neat combo of Hot Dogs, Ramen and Sushi with a Vietnamese and Korean twist. Be sure to check out their Facebook and Twitter page to find out where they’ll be next.

Of course my kiddo passes out right as we got in the car which worked out perfect for me. I got to eat in peace and quiet which is rare. Since I’m not in town often I ordered two things to try and took half home for my hubby.

I ordered the Slaw-P Dog $7 (100% Beef Dog topped with shredded cheese, a sweet tangy sesame coleslaw mix and our Asian sauce and signature yummy sauce). Thank goodness they stuck a knife and fork in my bag, because you’ll need it! I really liked the slaw flavor on top with all the sauces, but trying to eat the whole thing in one bite to get all the flavors is tricky.

Next I ordered the Hot Mama Fries $7 (Zesty fries with shredded cheese, melted jalapeno cheese, and spicy snow crab mix topped with sriracha and spicy mayo.) These where really good, they put a ton of crab on top so it really brings the spice level down a little, but I just loved all the flavor combos so I’ll have to try something like this at home.

I can’t wait to come back and try some of their Ramen and Sushi Rolls next time.

Cravin’ Cajun

As I have learned with my husband over and over about places you can’t judge by the outside. I think walking up he was ready to get back in the car and go somewhere else, but after talking him into it he agreed to give it a go. By the time we left he was saying he couldn’t wait to come back. Cravin’ Cajun is a newer place that opened up this past year and the word I keep hearing is they have the best boiled crawfish around. It’s also BYOB so it’s a great place to hit on the weekend. They serve Cajun food with an Asian Fusion. Sounds strange but it’s really good.

We started out with their Cravin’ Fries $5.99 (Our famous Fries topped w/ our special shrimp, crawfish tails, & crab meat creamy sauce Finished off w/ onions, cilantro, &  spicy mayo) Totally worth ordering their sauce is really good!

We also ordered the crawfish bites $5.99. The batter is nice on the crawfish, but ask for their seasoning it’ll kick it up a little.

My son goes to town on Eggrolls so we ordered him the Eggroll Appetizer (3) $3.25 (Vietnamese Style: pork, carrots, onions, cabbage, & ermicelli wrapped in thin rice paper and deep fried until crisp. Served w/ lettuce leaves, fish sauce pickled carrots, & chili sauce) He ate them all so I’m thinking they passed the test.

D ordered the Cravin’ Fried Rice $11.99 (Our famous Fried Rice topped w/ our  special shrimp, crawfish tails, & crab meat creamy sauce. Finished off w/ green onions & cilantro) He ended up taking most of this home for lunch the next day because it’s really filling. Sounds like a strange combo, but it works really well and reminds you of an ettoffee, but Asian style.

I ordered the Shrimp Poboy $8.50 (You have a choice of Shrimp, Catfish, Oysters, Chicken, Spicy Sausage, Gator. The Southern Style Sandwich made w/ mayo, spicy mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, & pickles. Served on a French baguette. All Po-Boys served w/ Cajun fries.) I order again in a heart beat, I was truly shocked at how much shrimp was stuffed in this sandwich. I even took half home for lunch the next day and it was still delish.

Can’t wait to come back to try their other items as well as their famous boiled crawfish this season.