Loro

Japanese, Steak House, First Plates Winner South Lamar and Barton Springs

2115 S. Lamar, 512/916-4858

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Photo by John Anderson

Separately, they've built international followings. Together, Tyson Cole (Uchi) and Aaron Franklin (Franklin Barbecue) combine forces to bring us a Texas-Asian smokehouse. Commence drooling now.

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Best of Austin Awards

2023: Readers Place to Take Your Parents
2023: Readers Frozen Cocktails
2023: Readers Happy Hour
2022: Readers Happy Hour
2021: Readers Happy Hour
2018: Readers New Restaurant (Est. 2018)
2018: Readers Chef (Tyson Cole)

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