If you're craving some street-style Japanese food or a bite of sushi, stop by Austin's own Lucky Robot. This establishment is modeled after Tokyo's Harajuku street fashion and can best be described as cute and a little quirky. If you're up for it, ask to sit in one of the eatery's porch swings while you order your food and drinks from an iPad.

Split some hot or cold appetizers with your table, like the sea bass with black walnut oil and apple or the street style corn with cheese and mayonnaise. The Japanese inspired tacos are also well worth a try; the ahi with wasabi aioli and avocado will leave any taco connoisseur smiling.

Regulars stop by for the expertly crafted rolls and linger for the hospitable chefs who are quick to crack a joke or exchange pleasantries. Be sure to stop in during happy hour, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Lucky Robot
1303 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8081
http://www.luckyrobotrestaurant.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/lucky-robot-austin

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Love food trucks? Austin's newest food truck park has just arrived! Break Point at the Boardwalk offers a scenic view across Lady Bird Lake toward Downtown Austin along with some really great food!

Now open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. til 1 p.m. for lunch, and from 5:30 p.m. til 8 p.m. for dinner, Break Point hosts great Austin food trucks like Oyama, Jambulence ER, Wright Bros Dairy, Garbo's (they've got lobster rolls!), Rosie's Sno-Cup Fortunes, and more! Brightly colored picnic tables make it a snap to find somewhere to sit, and big umbrellas offer welcome shade. With so much to offer, this place seems destined to become a popular spot for Austin foodies.

Break Point at The Boardwalk
2201 1/2 Lakeshore Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 944-8386
https://www.facebook.com/breakpointattheboardwalk
https://twitter.com/breakpointatx

New India Cuisine on South Congress offers up homemade Indian food with an American twist. New India takes pride in using natural ingredients that are free from artificial colorings and MSG. Another bragging point: New India is the only restaurant in America that serves Malvani and Gomantak curries. There are also plenty of vegan and gluten free options, as well as delicious yeast-free naan.

Inside this cozy restaurant, you can select from traditional dishes like the gingery tikka masala or go for a quesadilla made with Indian seasonings. For drinks, New India is now serving craft beers and organic wines. There are also some yogurt based drinks that come in flavors like mango and cumin.

There's plenty of parking, but if you take your bicycle or walk in management will give you a dollar off your meal. It's the staff's way of encouraging people to go green.

New India Cuisine
2304 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-9727
http://www.newindia.us/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/new-india-cuisine-austin

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