Every week appears to convey a splashy new restaurant to the San Antonio space, however a number of noteworthy eateries nonetheless fly below the radar. Don’t be concerned; we’re right here that can assist you meet up with a brand new batch of hidden gems.
These just lately opened San Antonio eating places could not have publicists or a savvy social media crew, however they’re getting a whole lot of locals raving by word-of-mouth. From a quick-service joint dedicated to Chinese language bao to a spot providing all-you-can-eat Viet-Cajun boils, these may turn out to be your subsequent favourite hang-out.
Bay Leaf Stir & Curry HouseThis pan-Asian spot at 5500 Babcock Rd #116 has been drawing raves for a menu that brings most of the continent’s hottest dishes below one roof. Though the principle attraction is Thai-style curries, the spot additionally dishes out its personal riff on Indian samosas, Korean bulgogi, Japanese yakisoba, and Nepali momo dumplings. Have a buddy group divided between passionate plant-based eaters and die-hard carnivores? Bay Leaf’s proteins span beef, salmon, and tofu.
Ok-CafeThis Stay Oak cafe at 8320 Pat Booker Rd. payments itself as a espresso store, and, certain, it has the same old assortment of lattes, scorching teas, and smoothies. However good luck discovering bibimbap at a Starbucks. The all-day menu additionally options different Korean classics like bulgogi, kimbap (seaweed rice rolls), and tteok-bokki, spicy simmered rice truffles served with boiled egg and scorching canine wieners.
Stunning buns at Kung Fu BaoBao.Kung Fu BaoBao/ Instagram
Kung Fu BaoBaoOne would possibly discover that this spot at 9429 Fredericksburg Rd. appears to be like suspiciously like a notable purveyor of cherry limeades. Whereas the ordering is far the identical, this is not Sonic. Swap out corn canines with stick buns crammed with steamed pork, beef, or mapo-style tofu and different savory Chinese language snacks like flaky savory pancakes and braised pork trotters.
Quesadilla KingOK, so this idea is not strictly new. It has been knocking individuals’s Sketchers off for a number of years as a meals court docket staple of Ingram Park Mall. But it surely has graduated to a brick-and-mortar at 6811 Bandera Rd. in Leon Valley. The spot serves road tacos, burritos, and even loaded fries, however go for the large quesadillas marketed within the identify. They’re from royalty, in spite of everything.
Shawarma BoysThe ace up the sleeve of this strip mall eatery is a pair of pint-sized Instagram spokesmen screaming out the menu. We do not begrudge them their enthusiasm. The halal menu at 6330 De Zavala Rd. #112 is the whole lot that will get us excited — crispy falafel, jajeek dip, gyro plates, and lumps of biryani rice. And the desserts blessedly embrace knafeh, a spun pastry layered with cream cheese and soaked in a floral sugar syrup,
Storm CrabAlthough the identify evokes a really area of interest superhero, this 7915 W Loop 1604 N eatery fills a spot in San Antonio’s Asian eating panorama. Storm’s Viet-Cajun boils aren’t fairly as chef-y because the much-missed Pinch Boil Home, however this spot does throw a whole lot of totally different sorts of seafood into the pot, together with lobster, inexperienced mussels, Manila clams, and Dungeness crab. And through pleased hour, 2-5 pm Monday by Friday, you may get an all-you-can-eat boil for under $29.99.
