An adventurous Japanese restaurant we love so much we’d consider buying property nearby.

Tamale House East on East 6th Street makes some of the breakfast tacos and migas in town.

Little Deli feels like a trip back to a simpler time, when the perfect Italian sandwich or slice of pizza was all you really needed.

Micklethwait is a BBQ trailer in East Austin. It’s not a classic yet, but these guys know what they’re doing.

Ramen Tatsu-Ya isn’t just Austin’s triendiest ramen spot - it’s Austin’s best ramen spot.

P. Terry's is Austin's answer to In-N-Out: a fast, fresh, tasty burger.

A hybrid market and restaurant selling and serving some of Austin’s freshest fish.

A trendy butcher shop/restaurant where it’s all about the meats.

Kura serves conveyor belt sushi in North Loop. The fish won’t be outstanding, but your meal will be fun.

This renamed and reopened all-day spot in Clarksville is best for breakfast or during Happy Hour.

The Tavern downtown is one of the best places to post up at the bar - order a drink and the messy but fantastic burger, and watch whatever’s on TV.

This dive bar on Dirty 6th has one of our favorite burgers in the city.

Dirty Martin’s on campus has been open for over 90 years, and serves incredible burgers with thin patties (get the double) in an old-school space.

One of the oldest burger spots in Austin, Sandy’s Barton Springs location has a drive-thru, a walk-up window, and some really solid, cheap burgers.

A casual, quick sushi spot on the East Side with great handrolls and a 45-minute omakase Friday and Saturday nights.

The newest Ramen Tatsu-ya location is on the East Side on a street with a bunch of bars, so it’s good that they’re open late.