Food: we had the fried chicken, seasonal salad, and the wagyu. When looking around.. sooo many people had the fried chicken and our server told us they were known for their fried chicken and wagyu steak- which is why we got both. The fried chicken was a bit of a letdown for me. It was dry, wasn’t that crispy, and the flavor wasn’t out of this world- just tasted like toasted seaweed because of the nori flakes. Idk… just didn’t get the hype for $36 for a very small half bird. The wagyu was good tho, if not a bit sweet. Think bulgogi sauce marinaded. They had a great dipping sauce, but the meat wasn’t particularly tender and I wasn’t even asked what temperature I like my steak. It came out med rare. The kimchi that accompanied it was a cantaloupe kimchi.. which was ok, not my fav. The side pear salad tho was delicious, but still.. $18 for a side of pears and cucumbers.
Atmosphere was good. Very vibey and cute.
There’s a parking garage connected and they validate parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Marieli Lopez de Arriaga
Too loud if you go at peak times. (Updated!) I have been there twice recently and the noise was not an issue. The fried chicken is perfect, ask for a wine pairing that works. Also, the tempura veggies are amazing. For dessert, we ordered the layered cake, its ok. Not amazing. The service though, those waiters LOVE THEIR JOB!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Millie Harrison
My new favorite spot in Austin. Every bite was unique, texturally delightful, and exploding with flavor. As a non-steak person, the Tuesday Night steak frites are not only an insane deal, but one of the most delicious things I’ve tasted in recent memory (that wagyu hanger steak almost had me in tears and helloooooo tempura French fries! I’ll have dreams about you!). We tried the scallion pajeon, crab on crispy rice, all the kimchis (tomato and peach were the stars!), summer peach salad, the pastrami fried rice, steak frites, and the dark chocolate silvanas (what I lovingly termed Grown Up Dunk-A-Roos). All out of this world. Save us a seat, Underdog, because we’ll be back very soon!
Parking: Park in the building parking garage. Underdog validates. Just ask for a validation slip when you get your check.
Fantastic food, great staff, and immaculate vibes. Will DEFINITELY be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J L
I wouldn’t really consider this place for anyone who would want to try Korean food. It’s such a weird price point for the quality. And the kimchi tasted oddly too garlicky and limp. Like it needed a few more days to ferment.
I wouldn’t come back here. But….
I have to say this is a GREAT wine bar. People are nice and knowledgeable
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mark A. Adams
increasingly one of my favorite restaurants in the ATX, inventive and delicious Korean food, exceptional wine program, fabulous staff & ownership, good people, and love the design, highly recommended
We love Underdog. The food is great and allows you to pick and choose a light to hearty meal. Kimchi sampler, scallion pajeon, mushroom skewers, fried chicken, crispy fried rice bowl are great. The wine list is amazing. They have a corkage fee if you want to bring your own wine. We liked the twisted donut dessert so much, we order one at the start and end the next time we came in.
Vegetarian options: Crispy rice bowl is an extremely tasty vegetarian option. Scallion pajeon, mushroom skewers and tempura can also be pieced together to help make hearty meal.
the MOST delicious dinner i have had in austin. creative menu, fresh dishes, beautiful ambiance and unbelievable wine. ebi burger and matcha tiramisu a must and highly recommend grabbing bottles of wine to bring home.
I have had many lovely meals at underdog! I don’t eat meat but there are always plenty of vegetarian dishes and the wine selection/ service is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mathew Ruybal
We came in as a four top to try the tasting menu. The service was super rushed, and even though we never really had the time to sit and appreciate any of the courses, they honestly weren't impressive or memorable in any way. I can't remember anything about what we had unless I look at the pictures I took, and then I'm like, oh yeah, that. The vibe was ok, the employees were very nice. Not a place I'd go again, personally. I'd prefer to spend a little more and get a better experience, and now I know that. And to be fair, the last tasting menu I had was at Barley Swine, which is always fantastic and a high bar to match.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jeffrey Herr
Great food, some of the best asian in Austin and incredible, surprising wines.
Great dinner at Underdog! We got the egg souffle and dumplings as appetizers, the galbi steak and the fried chicken, along with a variety of red wines (tempranillo, lambrusco, cabernet) with all of them being amazing.
I recently dined at Underdog, and while the experience had its highs, it also had some significant lows. The atmosphere was pleasant, with a cozy and inviting ambiance that set the tone for a relaxing evening. The wine selection was great, offering a variety of excellent choices to complement the meal.
Unfortunately, the main dish I order (Pork Tonkatsu) was a major disappointment. It was so overwhelmingly salty that it was virtually inedible. This was a letdown, considering the restaurant’s reviews.
For dessert, I ordered the Matcha Tiramisu, hoping to end the meal on a high note. While the flavor was decent, the tiramisu itself was dry, lacking the creamy texture that is characteristic of this classic Italian dessert.
On a positive note, the service was friendly and attentive throughout the evening, which somewhat balanced out the culinary shortcomings. Overall, while Underdog excels in certain areas, such as atmosphere and wine selection, there are significant improvements needed in the kitchen to enhance the dining experience.
Took my dad here (who’s a very picky eater) and the team made sure he had a fantastic experience. Food was amazing. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charming neighborhood restaurant with not just great dishes and kimchi, but a terrific wine selection!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Souffle, Napa Cabbage, Kimchi Sampler
Cute vibes, and a different take on Korean food.
Food: we had the fried chicken, seasonal salad, and the wagyu. When looking around.. sooo many people had the fried chicken and our server told us they were known for their fried chicken and wagyu steak- which is why we got both. The fried chicken was a bit of a letdown for me. It was dry, wasn’t that crispy, and the flavor wasn’t out of this world- just tasted like toasted seaweed because of the nori flakes. Idk… just didn’t get the hype for $36 for a very small half bird. The wagyu was good tho, if not a bit sweet. Think bulgogi sauce marinaded. They had a great dipping sauce, but the meat wasn’t particularly tender and I wasn’t even asked what temperature I like my steak. It came out med rare. The kimchi that accompanied it was a cantaloupe kimchi.. which was ok, not my fav. The side pear salad tho was delicious, but still.. $18 for a side of pears and cucumbers.
Atmosphere was good. Very vibey and cute.
There’s a parking garage connected and they validate parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Too loud if you go at peak times. (Updated!) I have been there twice recently and the noise was not an issue. The fried chicken is perfect, ask for a wine pairing that works. Also, the tempura veggies are amazing. For dessert, we ordered the layered cake, its ok. Not amazing. The service though, those waiters LOVE THEIR JOB!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
My new favorite spot in Austin. Every bite was unique, texturally delightful, and exploding with flavor. As a non-steak person, the Tuesday Night steak frites are not only an insane deal, but one of the most delicious things I’ve tasted in recent memory (that wagyu hanger steak almost had me in tears and helloooooo tempura French fries! I’ll have dreams about you!). We tried the scallion pajeon, crab on crispy rice, all the kimchis (tomato and peach were the stars!), summer peach salad, the pastrami fried rice, steak frites, and the dark chocolate silvanas (what I lovingly termed Grown Up Dunk-A-Roos). All out of this world. Save us a seat, Underdog, because we’ll be back very soon!
Parking: Park in the building parking garage. Underdog validates. Just ask for a validation slip when you get your check.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallion Pajeon, Summer Peach Salad
Fantastic food, great staff, and immaculate vibes. Will DEFINITELY be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wouldn’t really consider this place for anyone who would want to try Korean food. It’s such a weird price point for the quality. And the kimchi tasted oddly too garlicky and limp. Like it needed a few more days to ferment.
I wouldn’t come back here. But….
I have to say this is a GREAT wine bar. People are nice and knowledgeable
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
increasingly one of my favorite restaurants in the ATX, inventive and delicious Korean food, exceptional wine program, fabulous staff & ownership, good people, and love the design, highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ssam Plate, Caviar Stroopwaffel, Tiramisu, Scallion Pajeon, Summer Peach Salad, Twisted Donuts
We love Underdog. The food is great and allows you to pick and choose a light to hearty meal. Kimchi sampler, scallion pajeon, mushroom skewers, fried chicken, crispy fried rice bowl are great. The wine list is amazing. They have a corkage fee if you want to bring your own wine. We liked the twisted donut dessert so much, we order one at the start and end the next time we came in.
Vegetarian options: Crispy rice bowl is an extremely tasty vegetarian option. Scallion pajeon, mushroom skewers and tempura can also be pieced together to help make hearty meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Kimchi Tasting Plate, Vegetable Tempura, Scallion Pajeon, Summer Peach Salad, Crispy Rice Bowl, Hangar Steak
the MOST delicious dinner i have had in austin. creative menu, fresh dishes, beautiful ambiance and unbelievable wine. ebi burger and matcha tiramisu a must and highly recommend grabbing bottles of wine to bring home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I have had many lovely meals at underdog! I don’t eat meat but there are always plenty of vegetarian dishes and the wine selection/ service is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came in as a four top to try the tasting menu.
The service was super rushed, and even though we never really had the time to sit and appreciate any of the courses, they honestly weren't impressive or memorable in any way.
I can't remember anything about what we had unless I look at the pictures I took, and then I'm like, oh yeah, that.
The vibe was ok, the employees were very nice.
Not a place I'd go again, personally.
I'd prefer to spend a little more and get a better experience, and now I know that.
And to be fair, the last tasting menu I had was at Barley Swine, which is always fantastic and a high bar to match.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great food, some of the best asian in Austin and incredible, surprising wines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Ssam Plate, Scallion Pajeon, Beef Tartare
Great dinner at Underdog! We got the egg souffle and dumplings as appetizers, the galbi steak and the fried chicken, along with a variety of red wines (tempranillo, lambrusco, cabernet) with all of them being amazing.
Parking: Validation up to 2 hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Thick-Cut Galbi
I recently dined at Underdog, and while the experience had its highs, it also had some significant lows. The atmosphere was pleasant, with a cozy and inviting ambiance that set the tone for a relaxing evening. The wine selection was great, offering a variety of excellent choices to complement the meal.
Unfortunately, the main dish I order (Pork Tonkatsu) was a major disappointment. It was so overwhelmingly salty that it was virtually inedible. This was a letdown, considering the restaurant’s reviews.
For dessert, I ordered the Matcha Tiramisu, hoping to end the meal on a high note. While the flavor was decent, the tiramisu itself was dry, lacking the creamy texture that is characteristic of this classic Italian dessert.
On a positive note, the service was friendly and attentive throughout the evening, which somewhat balanced out the culinary shortcomings. Overall, while Underdog excels in certain areas, such as atmosphere and wine selection, there are significant improvements needed in the kitchen to enhance the dining experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
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