{"id":95484,"date":"2025-12-20T17:52:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T17:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/95484\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T17:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T17:52:08","slug":"spicy-ramen-bowls-in-austin-wok-fired-fusion-in-sa-and-houston-barbecue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/95484\/","title":{"rendered":"Spicy ramen bowls in Austin, wok-fired fusion in SA and Houston Barbecue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">You can watch \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/texas_eats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Eats<\/a>\u201d on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KSAT.com<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/features\/2021\/12\/23\/stream-ksat-12-free-with-ksat-plus-live-and-on-demand-news-weather-high-school-sports-and-more\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KSAT Plus<\/a>, our free streaming app.<\/p>\n<p>This week on Texas Eats:Spicy ramen bowls at Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Austin (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Ramen Tatsu-Ya<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">1600 E 6th St., Austin, Texas 78702<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Ramen Tatsu-ya is an Austin staple known for serious Japanese ramen, crafted by chefs Tatsu Aikawa and Takuya Matsumoto. Their broths are slow-cooked, complex, and authentic, and their noodle bowls are rich, comforting, and widely praised by locals and critics alike. <\/p>\n<p>David Elder grills with Levi Goode at Otto&#8217;s Ice House (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Otto\u2019s Ice House<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">111 Newell Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78212<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Otto\u2019s Ice House, located in the Pearl District, mixes the chill vibes of a Texas ice house with upscale touches. From street tacos and bratwurst to creative cocktails and live music, it\u2019s a place to kick back with friends outdoors or by the river. The menu is casual but well-executed, and the owner Levi Goode brings in a reputation for quality and storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>Shrimp and lemon risotto at Texas Bistro in New Braunfels (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Texas Bistro<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">1932 S Seguin Avenue #209, New Braunfels, Texas 78130<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Texas Bistro is a New American restaurant in New Braunfels that focuses on fresh, thoughtfully prepared dishes in a relaxed but refined environment. It draws praise as one of the area\u2019s standout places for dinner. <\/p>\n<p>David Elder rips apart the brisket and eats a pork rib at Houston&#8217;s Goode BBQ. (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Goode Co. BBQ<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">5109 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77098<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Goode Co. Barbeque is a long-standing Houston institution (since 1977) specializing in Texas-style barbecue slow-smoked over mesquite wood. They serve tender brisket, ribs, sausage, and classic sides, often paired with their signature pecan pie. The vibe is down-home, rustic, and welcoming \u2014 a place built around tradition, smoked meats, and a sense of genuine Texas BBQ hospitality. <\/p>\n<p>David Elder trys the jerk chicken at Canje in Austin (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Canje<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">1914 E 6th St. Ste C, Austin, Texas 78702<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Canje is a vibrant Caribbean-inspired restaurant founded by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph. Located in East Austin, it blends Caribbean and Guyanese traditions with modern techniques, emphasizing fresh, regionally-sourced ingredients and sustainable practices. The atmosphere is lively and colorful, with bold flavors and inventive dishes that reflect the broader diaspora of island cuisines. <\/p>\n<p>David Elder explores the menu at Best Quality Daughter in San Antonio. (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)Best Quality Daughter<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">602 Avenue A, San Antonio, Texas 78215<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Best Quality Daughter is an Asian-American restaurant in the Pearl, founded by Chef Jennifer Dobbertin. It showcases flavors from her heritage and her travels, offering dishes that blend comfort with creativity in a welcoming space. It\u2019s earned acclaim locally and has become a key part of San Antonio\u2019s emerging food scene. <\/p>\n<p>Seafood tower at McAdoo&#8217;s in New Braunfels (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)McAdoo\u2019s Seafood<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">196 N Castell Ave., New Braunfels, Texas 78130<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">McAdoo\u2019s is an upscale seafood restaurant in downtown New Braunfels housed in the old post office building. They offer a mix of fresh seafood, authentic Cajun-Creole dishes, and Texas Creole favorites. The setting includes a courtyard and intimate bar, and the menu combines fine dining touches with hearty, flavor-forward preparations. <\/p>\n<p>Loaded Molcajete at La Tequila in San Antonio (Copyright KSAT 12 2025)La Tequila Mexican Restauarnt<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">90 Crossroads Blvd., Balcones Heights, Texas 78201<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">La Tequila Jalisco offers aut\u00e9ntica comida mexicana in Balcones Heights with a menu full of Jalisco-style dishes like enchiladas, fried shrimp, and classic tacos. Its warm, family-friendly setting makes it a go-to for locals craving hearty, approachable Mexican food. <\/p>\n<p>Texas Eats<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kiwhtN\">Exclusive sneak peeks, giveaway details, and more food!<\/p>\n<p>Follow Texas Eats and David Elder on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KSATTexasEats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/texaseatstv\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> for more food info, pictures, videos and giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You can watch \u201cTexas Eats\u201d on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com, and KSAT Plus, our&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":95485,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[37879,132,134,133,9250,34076,9249,49,82,27,9248],"class_list":{"0":"post-95484","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-austin","8":"tag-asian-food","9":"tag-austin","10":"tag-austin-headlines","11":"tag-austin-news","12":"tag-dessert","13":"tag-dumplings","14":"tag-elder-eats","15":"tag-food","16":"tag-san-antonio","17":"tag-texas","18":"tag-texas-eats"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95484"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95484\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}