At this upscale Japanese hot pot experience from the team behind Ramen Tatsu-ya and Kemuri Tatsu ... In record time, it's become one of Austin's most acclaimed restaurants. Reservations a must.

The ambitious, 26-year-old chef and owner of Ramen del Barrio sees a big future ... He'd also like to find a space near Manor, Cesar Chavez Street, East Austin, South Lamar Boulevard or Riverside ...

Starting as a food truck, this place takes on a brick-and-mortar business competing admirably against Austin's other ramen contenders. Housemade gyoza, Chashu Don of roast pork and rice ...