Mandala Kitchen & Bar

4.3 ( 358 reviews )
Checking... 4:30 PM - 12:00 AM See Hours
$20–30
1100 S Lamar Blvd #1125, Austin, TX 78704, United States
+1 512-386-1038

Located in the vibrant heart of Austin, Mandala Kitchen & Bar has quickly carved out a niche for itself as a must-try Thai restaurant. Guests rave about the exceptional service and the warm, inviting atmosphere that complements an enticing menu. Jazmine Tyrone highlights the Vietnamese Chicken Curry, noting its exquisite balance of sweet and spicy flavors, while Monique Garcia appreciates the generous portions and city view from the patio, making each meal feel like an occasion.

The menu offers an array of dishes that have patrons coming back for more. Marcella Yates couldn't get enough of the flavorful Pho and the unique fish with pineapple combo, indicating the chef’s knack for crafting harmonious flavors. Similarly, Brittany Enfield’s review illuminates the culinary creativity with standout appetizers like the Mini Rice Pancakes that surprise the palate.

Overall, reviewers consistently praise Mandala's attention to detail—both in service and cuisine. Whether you are stopping by for a casual dinner or a pre-movie snack at the nearby Alamo Drafthouse, Mandala Kitchen & Bar promises a delicious experience that will leave you yearning for a return visit.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has great tea selection
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trending
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free multi-storey car park
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Mandala Kitchen & Bar

Jazmine Tyrone
Jun 17,2025
The service is great. No wait on a Friday night at 7:30p. Is should be packed but it’s not. The Vietnamese Chicken Curry is amazing; the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Definitely will be back!!
Monique Garcia
Jun 11,2025
I always go to the same places for Thai food so I decided to try Mandala and I was not disappointed! The food was delicious. The portions were big and I was happy with the price. Our server was very polite. The atmosphere was great with a view of the city from the patio. I’ll be coming back to try more dishes.
Marcella Yates
Jun 5,2025
The food was amazing my Pho was delicious. The fish with the pineapple amazing combo and the flavors were so good. The food was top notch. My mango drink and guava drinks as adult beverages I loved! I will Def come back here again. The server was nice and prompt with everything very polite.
Raul Gonzalez
May 15,2025
Flavor of everything was 100% on point. Came back 2 times so far and everything we have tried is perfect. Good portions sizes. Vinny helped us he was awesome and great personality. Chef your food was perfect.
Brittany Enfield
May 5,2025
I feel bad for the reviewer who submitted before me (Tom) because my friend and I went to Mandala for dinner last night and it was fantastic. Hopefully he gives it another try. :) It was pretty chill for a Tuesday at 6:30pm. We sat at the bar and had no trouble with service. I highly recommend the Guava Mojito. It was excellent! We split the Pan Fried Dumplings and Mini Rice Pancakes as appetizers. The dumplings were a solid classic, but the rice pancakes were truly something special. I haven't had anything like that before and they were amazing! Don't skip those when you check this place out. My friend got the Cajun Fried Rice and I got the Seafood Clear-Noodle Salad. The noodle salad had plenty of veggies and a good kick to it. The fried rice was our favorite of the two though. It had a great smoky flavor that went well with the crawfish and sausage. It's in the same shopping center as the Alamo Drafthouse so give it a try before your next movie!
VIVIAN LE
May 4,2025
Crispy rice pizza, Pad kee Mao, and Mango sticky rice are my go to orders. The crispy rice pizza appetizer is my fav and the only reason I crave this place. It's a VERY unusual combo. Uses different ingredients all used in viet cuisine but in a unique way. The "dough" is crispy rice with a layer of egg then topped with dried spreaded pork, truffle oil and a little fish sauce. Mini rice pancakes 5/5 Crispy rice pizza 5/5 Pad kee Mao 5/5 Pad thai 5/5 Thai basil fried rice 4/5 Yellow curry 5/5 Surf clam ceviche : 3/5 Mango sticky rice 5/5 The waiter I've had the past few times doesn't speak English well but was still able to get orders correct.
Nia Sokolov
Apr 26,2025
Wow! Such a nice late night spot, you don’t see a lot of great restaurants open as late as Mandala! I came for the pho and it did not disappoint. Broth and meat were up to par (coming from a viet from Houston!) The service was very attentive, welcoming and kind.
Zohaib Hooda
Mar 23,2025
I was a little worried about coming here due to the past negative reviews, but Mandala exceeded all expectations. Don’t listen to those reviews. The service was welcoming and attentive. Our server gave us some suggestions and they were amazing. The top dishes we got were the mini pancakes, Vietnamese chicken curry, 5 spiced stewed beef, and the pad Thai. Super surprised this place didn’t have a wait. It’s a great place to come to for dinner on a weekend night knowing there won’t be a long wait. Highly recommend!

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