Siti - Southeast Asian

Delightful SE Asian cuisine in East Austin. Having lived in Singapore for more than 20 years it is always nice to find authentic dishes such as Nasi Lemak, Laksa, Char Kway Teow and many others. The decor is great, and the music is well curated. The service is good but a bit slow. Overall, highly recommended.

Overall, Siti was not a terrible meal by any means but has a lot of room to grow. I understand it's on the newer side and might still be working out the kinks but I was underwhelmed overall. We went to celebrate an anniversary and were greeted by a host who was welcoming and brought us a cute card. The service basically nosedived from there. I had to waive someone down for utensils and a napkin for our first course, and the server never acknowledged our anniversary. Not that I expect the red carpet to be rolled out, or to get anything for free, but generally saying "happy anniversary" to someone seems customary. We started with wine, and our server barely checked on us and took the drink menu so we ended up not trying any of their cocktails. He seemed annoyed with our presence and not know

Visiting The Frances Modern Inn’s new restaurant by Chef Laila Bazahm for modern Southeast Asian food. I particularly enjoyed the beef cheek rendang and striped bass. I could’ve eaten two portions of the striped bass. The beef cheeks were so tender and hearty. We were actually too full for dessert, but I was interested in their unique take on tiramisu. Before we left, I took a quick snap of our AAPI Heroes Mural Campaign piece of Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X by Thao French and Chris Rogers. It’s still in beautiful condition, and the Inn owner still wants to get arielist dancers to perform on the mural for any special civil rights occasion. Love this town.

I’ve been to Siti a few times now and it just keeps getting better. They’ve only been open for about 4 months, but you can tell how much thought and care goes into everything—from the service to the updated menu. I brought a friend this time to show them one of my new favorite spots in Austin, and it didn’t disappoint. We started with the Hiramasa, which was super fresh and such a fun, refreshing take on a crudo. The Pomelo & Citrus Salad had the perfect balance—bright, a little kick, and the pomelo kept it light. And of course, I had to get the Wok-Fried Rice Noodles with Duck again because it’s just that good. You can taste the Filipino influence in every dish in a way that feels creative but comforting. The team was really attentive and warm without being overbearing. Overall, Siti ju

I was on my way to another (unamed) restaurant but I found it to be cramped and too loud for my taste. I moved on and found this pearl I never heard of before: Siti. Atmosphere: beautifully decorated, even the bathroom (I always check restaurant's bathroom for cleanliness). See pictures. Food: my first exposure to Southeast Asian cuisine was positive. I ordered the Roti Canai with Lamb Curry. It was wonderful. The lamb was well cooked in a brown sauce with a nice spixy after kick. My Copi-C coffee was strong and slightly sweetened with condensed milk. That was my dessert. Service: slightly amateurish but well-meaning and friendly. Price point: on the high side but it seems that all restaurants in Austin are expensive these days. $5.00 for a bottle of sparkling water is outrageous. Tot