Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

Excellent food. We had the Chicken Karaage and Lunch Two-step with pulled pork and texas sweet corn. We had added the Seaweed salad. Zero proof cocktails include the Strawberry thai basil margaritas that was great.

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar is a powerhouse collaboration between two of Austin’s most famous culinary figures: Tyson Cole (the creative force behind Uchi) and Aaron Franklin (the pitmaster of Franklin Barbecue). On a whim, we decided to try this place for a late lunch and we were not disappointed — well other than the fact that the brisket isn’t served until after 4pm we weren’t disappointed. Luckily the food we were able to order was incredible, and worthy of a second visit. I’ll make sure we wait until after 4pm next time! As for the atmosphere, it has a "Texas dancehall" feel with high vaulted ceilings, long communal wooden tables, and a massive, dog-friendly outdoor patio shaded by oak trees. Here’s what we ordered: Brussels Sprouts (pictured) Oak Grilled Edamame (not pictured) Smoked Hot Wings w/Miso Blue Cheese (pictured) Pork Belly (pictured) Sesame Rice Noodles (pictured) Loro Cheeseburger (not pictured) Pork Katsu Sandwich (not pictured) All of the food was amazing and worthy of a second (or third) order. The highlight of the order for me was the cheeseburger. Unfortunately I did not take a picture of it, but believe me when I say that it’s one of the best burgers in Austin. I really do try to shy away from giving out 5 star reviews, but Loro deserves every star. I can’t wait to visit again.

First time visiting this Asia fusion BBQ restaurant, my daughter’s boy friend said this BBQ meal is the best meal in 2025. We had Brussels sprouts, broccoli, salad, potatoes, beef brisket, pork ribs, turkey breast with fresh veggies for wrapping the meat. And Pork belly. All dishes are tasty and meat is smoked sweet flavored. We are enjoying food here Service is fast and waiter / waitress is nice. Place is not noisy and environment is comfortable and good vibes. Marking one of must visit BBQ place in Austin.

Beautiful restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating and heaters. Happy hour is wonderfully priced, but the bartenders need some work. I was told that one of the drinks was sold out, and then I noticed that some customers after us were able to get the drinks. Also, when asked about slushy recommendations to go with the twice pony special, the bartender was unable to recommend anything. They were cordial, but definitely felt like they didn’t really care. It could be that they were swamped by happy hour folks too. With the actual food and service workers, the appetizers were absolutely delicious, and the food delivery workers were prompt. They were the ones to actually provide some recommendations! The edamame was delightfully citrusy, with the sriracha adding flavour instead of spice. The rice bowl had tons of pickles which added some great brightness! Also, queso is a must try at happy hour!

Great dining experience. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. Fast, efficient service model. Tasty Asian fusion dishes. Recommended dishes: - Chicken Karaage - more like Korean style fried chicken, but was very tasty. - Arugula & Melon Salad - seemingly strange combination was surprisingly good. - Char Siew Pork Belly - tad sweet but bursting with flavor - Sesame Rice Noodles - was an excellent companion to balance out the strong flavors of the Char Siew