2 editor picks in Austin.
2 asian fusion places in Austin we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Austin | Asian Fusion across every city.
Austin's fusion scene is defined less by trend than by its barbecue DNA, with pitmasters folding smoke into other traditions. Loro on South Lamar is the clearest example, the Asian smokehouse from the Franklin and Uchi teams that crosses Texas barbecue with Southeast Asian small plates on a walk-in patio under live oaks.
Loro in Austin is Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole's Asian smokehouse on South Lamar, a Texas BBQ and Southeast Asian small-plates mashup under live oaks.
OrderThe smoked brisket with rice noodle and Thai chiles; it is the most direct Franklin handprint on the menu.
TipThe South Lamar patio under live oaks is the best seat; no reservations, walk-in only, go early.
Loro in Austin is the Franklin and Uchi teams' Asian smokehouse on South Lamar, a casual walk-in patio for Texas BBQ and Southeast Asian small plates.
OrderSmoked brisket with rice noodle and Thai chiles, plus a tall papaya salad.
TipWalk-in only; come at 5pm sharp or after 9pm to dodge the 90-minute weekend wait.
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