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Home builders work to meet market needs Buyers seek ‘missing middle’ options to t their budgets

professionals and new families to renters looking to make the leap to homeownership. Brad Dushkin, the city’s director of planning and development services, said these communities create diverse housing options and bridge the gap of the “missing middle” for residents who are ready for more than an apartment but not ready to buy a house.

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Several housing projects bringing alternatives to traditional single-family homes have been constructed in Round Rock in recent years, with more on the way, such as townhomes and built-to-rent communities. This comes as developers are working to meet the housing needs of a variety of people, from young

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FREE SEMINAR 7 The Monk’s Indian Fusion An Austin-area franchise of The Monk’s Indian Fusion will open in mid-July in the University Commons retail center. Franchise owner Jagadish Vallabaneni said the restaurant will offer a fusion of Indian and Chinese cuisine. The menu will consist of noodles, curries, biryanis and street-style starters. Discover essential tools, practical strategies, and valuable insights designed to support anyone who cares for a senior. Gain access to helpful resources, connect with others on their caregiving journey, and leave empowered to care with confidence. Lunch is included! 6 Starbucks Coffee A new Starbucks Coffee location is coming soon to the Round Rock Premium Outlets, a representative of the shopping center shared in June. It will be located near the Sunglass Hut. • Opening TBD • 4401 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.starbucks.com

1 Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet The mediterranean restaurant has expanded in the Austin area with a new location in Round Rock. The menu includes a range of rice dishes that come with ground beef, lentils, mixed vegetables, vermicelli or dill weed. Patrons will also find meatballs, kafta, fried chicken, lamb shank and more. • Opened June 11 • 1651 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.dimassis.com 2 La Mexiquense Paletas Mexicanas The paleteria offers a variety of frozen desserts, including a variety of ice and cream-based popsicles, ice cream and savory snacks.

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3 Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet The restaurant serves seafood, including snow crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, oysters and more. Patrons will find an assortment of sushi and sashimi, such as tuna rolls, crab rolls, eel nigiri, salmon nigiri and other options. A Sichuan hot pot and various ramen bowls are also available. The restaurant has locations throughout the country, including another in Houston and multiple in New York. • Opened May 8 • 2000 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. D1, Round Rock • www.umibuffet.com 4 The Gelato Lab Owner Andres Botero said the business offers traditional

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8 New Balance A New Balance store is set to open at the Round Rock Premium Outlets later this year, according to project information filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The retailer offers a variety of athletic shoes and clothing. • Opening TBD • 4401 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.newbalance.com 9 McDonald’s A new Round Rock location of McDonald’s is under construction near the intersection of SH 45 and A.W. Grimes in Round Rock, a site permit for the development shows. The site development permit from the city of Round Rock shows it was issued in April. • Opening TBD • 795 Louis Henna Blvd., Round Rock • www.mcdonalds.com

12 Chef’s Oldtime BBQ The business is owned by Hope Esperanza, Mares Gainey and Joshua Lien. The menu consists of breakfast tacos, sandwiches, individual meats,

15 Instill Coffee Co. Owned by Michelle and Ryan Bell, the shop sells coffee, cold brew, matcha and avocado toast. The coffee shop’s first location is in Cedar Park. Customers can order a variety of coffee options including a smoked, house-made vanilla coffee; a 20-hour cold brew; and a chocolate banana coffee with house-made banana syrup. • Opening in September • 1551 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock • www.instillcoffee.com

combo plates and sides. • Opened in early May • 4000 CR 123, Round Rock • Facebook: Chef’s Oldtime BBQ

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10 Christian Brothers Automotive The Round Rock location near Louis Henna Boulevard is under new ownership. On May 1, Aharon and Jenn Kreiter, who also own the Hutto location of the auto shop, announced via Facebook that the Round Rock location had come under their ownership. • 413 Louis Henna Blvd., Round Rock • www.cbac.com/round-rock 11 Jersey Mike’s The sandwich shop in Round Rock, owned by Josh Kuebler, will hit its five-year anniversary after opening in July 2020. This is the fourth Jersey Mike’s location Round Rock. Kuebler also owns the Jersey’s Mike that opened in Hutto last year. • 3800 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 120. • www.jerseymikes.com

13 Viva Day Spa + Med Spa The Austin-based spa is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company launched its first location in Central Austin and now operates four locations throughout Austin and Round Rock. The brand offers cosmetic injectables, laser treatments and advanced skin care services as well as massages, facials and more. • 603 S. Mays St., Round Rock • www.vivadayspa.com 14 Center Pointe Pilates Center Pointe Pilates celebrated its 10-year anniversary on June 1. The business recently finished a small renovation that has expanded its equipment and hours. Customers can now find six Wunda chairs and six reformers/towers in addition to private instruction and

small group instruction. • 1001 S. Mays St., Ste. 105, Round Rock • www.centerpointepilates.com

Closings

16 Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings A note posted to the door stated that the location closed for the last time at 5 p.m. on June 8. The restaurant offered chicken fingers and buffalo wings, with 12 sauce options. • Closed June 8 • 2700 Red Bud Lane, Round Rock • www.zaxbys.com

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1 VITAS Healthcare The national hospice provider opened a new administrative facility in Pflugerville. VITAS provides hospice care to patients in their private residences, nursing homes and assisted living communities as well as inpatient settings. • Opened April 1 • 305 N. Heatherwilde Blvd., Ste. 330, Pflugerville • www.vitas.com

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2 Soccer Pups The indoor soccer training program for children 3 years and older will open in July. The youth program offers soccer leagues and an academy program, teaching the sport through games and skill-based activities focused on building confidence and team work. • Opening July 19 • 15803 Windermere Drive, Ste. 301, Pflugerville • www.soccerpups.com 3 Tumble 22 The Austin-based chicken chain will open a Pflugerville

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Regulation, the new build should finish construction by the end of the year. • Opening December 2025 • 601 Oxford Drive, Pflugerville • No website or phone number is available 6 GLO30 The a facial spa franchise will move into a space in the Stone Hill Town Center. The company is physician- founded and women-led, offering customized treatments and at-home skincare products. According to a filing with the TDLR, the store renovation will be completed this August. • Opening TBA • 1608 Town Center Drive, Ste. 400, Pflugerville • https://glo30.com 7 Smiling Donuts The shop filed a permit with the TDLR to open a new shop in Pflugerville. The tenant, Jamie Muor, owns another location in the city and one in Round Rock. According to the filing, the store should finish its build out by August. • 1041 E. Wells Branch Pkwy., Ste. 120, Pflugerville • 512-919-4334

location “in the near future,” Director of Operations Doug Lyons told Community Impact . The chicken joint serves Nashville-style hot chicken, salads and sides, as well as house-made pies. Drink options include beers and specialty cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic options. Tumble 22 has several other Austin-area locations including in Cedar Park and Round Rock. • Opening late 2025 • 18725 FM 685, Ste. 100, Pflugerville • www.tumble22.com 4 Monument Pilates The pilates studio plans to open in Pflugerville this summer. The business will offer three types of classes: classical, contemporary and a beginner “fundamental apparatus” class. • Opening summer 2025 • 1900 E. Howard Lane, Pflugerville • www.monumentpilates.com

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8 Kura Revolving Sushi Bar The sushi bar will open in Pflugerville, Newton Hoang, vice president at Kura Sushi, announced on LinkedIn. Kura offers classic sushi dishes, as well as soups, noodles and deserts, served on a conveyor belt. The restaurant will finish its $1.4 million build out in February 2026, according to a filing with the TDLR. • Opening in 2026 • 18725 FM 685, Ste. 140, Pflugerville • www.kurasushi.com

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5 MinuteFuel A new 4,500-square-foot convenience store is coming to Pflugerville, off Dessau Road and Oxford Drive. The MinuteFuel mini-mart will accompany a gas station near the Cambridge Estates neighborhood. According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and

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3 What’s the Tea? Owners Lisa and Diana Nguyen plan to open a boutique cafe specializing in coffee and tea. The menu will feature noncaffeinated herbal teas, mushroom-infused espresso, matcha lattes and bubble tea. The cafe will also offer Hawaiian-style kolaches and miniature versions of popular Vietnamese street foods, such as banh mis and sticky rice bowls.

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1 Zedcor Security Solutions The security service, which provides mobile surveillance towers for commercial and industrial applications, recently opened in Hutto. The business offers live monitoring and will send updates in case of an incident or emergency. Industries that use this type of service include construction sites, manufacturing warehouses, office and retail space, automotive dealerships and more. • Opened May 30 • 806 Tradesmen Park Loop, Hutto • www.zedcor.com

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4 Abbott’s Frozen Custard The frozen custard shop has plans to open in Hutto, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. According to the filing, construction began July 16 and is expected to be completed by the end of August. Abbott’s offers cones and scoops of its signature frozen custard flavors, as well as sundaes, milkshakes, floats and other sweet treats. • 100 Chris Kelley Blvd., Hutto • www.abbottscustard.com 5 Luv Braces The Austin-area orthodontics practice has plans to open a new location in Hutto, after leasing a 3,200-square-

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1660 2 Tiny Texan Exchange The children’s store will sell gently used clothing, toys, gear, maternity wear and other items. Owned by Stephannie and Steven Trudeau, the business will also host a variety of in-store events, such as weekly story times, shopping events and other activities. Tiny Texan Exchange will also offer kids’ tables and chairs for rent, while the space will be available for hosting small gatherings, such as baby showers. • Opening in July

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6 El Pollo Rico The fast-casual Mexican chain plans to open in Hutto. According to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, construction on the new restaurant is set to begin Aug. 1 and be completed in June 2026. The restaurant specializes in authentic Mexican charcoal-

grilled chicken and carne asada. • 901 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto • www.pollosricos.com

7 The Victorian House of Hutto The venue, owned by Mike and Kathy Teeter, offers a space for parties, weddings, luncheons and other events. The space—the earliest recorded deed for which dates back to 1890—can accommodate up to 50 guests. It features a carriage barn, bridal suite and the main house. Some of the equipment included for those who rent the space include chairs, tables, charger plates and an audio speaker. • Opened June 7 • 402 East St., Hutto • www.victorianhouseofhutto.com

The Station Waggin The mobile dog grooming salon that caters to small breeds recently announced it is expanding its services to include Hutto. The business, which utilizes a luxury grooming van to meet pet owners, offers haircuts, baths, deshedding and defleaing services. • Expanded June 7 • www.thestationwaggin.com

Closings

Hutto Flower Market & Boutique The flower shop announced its decision to permanently close on social media in late May. The business, owned by Misty and Shawn Faglie, first opened in 2019. For nearly six years, the shop offered flowers and arrangements to the Hutto community. • Closed May 30 • www.facebook.com/huttoflowermarket

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KOKE Live Presents Scotty Alexander Scotty Alexander will perform at Backporch Social in Round Rock. Before turning into a solo artist, he performed as a supporting act for artists including Wade Bowen, Cory Morrow, Roger Creager, Kevin Fowler, Cody Johnson and others. As a music editor, he holds credits on albums with Brady Paisley, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker and more.

MLB Home Run Derby X A new format of 3-on-3 baseball will take place at Dell Diamond. Featuring Manny Ramirez, Adrian Gonzalez, Reese Atwood, Katie Stewart and Elizabeth Mason, the derby will give each player on the team a chance to bat for two and a half minutes, with the opposing team in

The Marias at Moody Center Indie pop band The Marias will perform at the Moody Center as part of the band’s Submarine Tour. • July 13, 7:30 p.m. • $219+ (admission) • 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.moodycenteratx.com/event/the-marias Christmas in July Sleigh Bell Lane Arts and Crafts Show’s Christmas in July event will feature gifts, treats and a canned food drive to benefit the Round Rock Area Serving Center. • July 25, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; July 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) the outfield. Teams earn points for hitting home runs and defensive points for making catches. • July 26, 7 p.m. • $23.25+ (admission) • 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.milb.com/round-rock

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include music and water-themed games. • July 19, 9-11 a.m. • Free • 800 Deerfoot Drive, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov/pop

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Popsicle Dash Runners of all ages can race in a 1K, 5K or 10K at Dell Diamond and receive a popsicle at the finish line. Participants will also receive a ticket for the Round Rock Express game on Aug. 15. • July 19, 7:30-10 a.m. • $50 (5K), $60 (10K), $20 (1K) • 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • https://tinyurl.com/4jhsxxyb Pop Up Play Day Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host a play day at the pool at Lake Creek Park. The event will

Greater Austin Comic Con 2025 The event will include two days of vendors, gaming competitions, cosplay contests and more. Movie and TV stars, sports figures, cosplay artists, game developers and comic book creators are also expected to attend. • July 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; July 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $61.80 (July 19), $56.65 (July 20), $82.35 (two-day pass) • 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park • www.hebcenter.com

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City adds 40 more license plate cameras Round Rock City Council unanimously approved a contract with Flock Safety, a security hardware and software manufacturer, to increase the num- ber of automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs, in the city at its meeting June 12. The history Right now, Round Rock utilizes 30 fixed cameras through Flock. The city has used license plate readers for crime prevention for 15 years, Police Chief Allen Banks said. Despite criticisms of the technology, Banks said the license plate readers have helped in “high-pro- file cases” such as a shooting at Round Rock’s Juneteenth celebration in 2024. The details Of the 40 additional cameras, 30 will be mobile throughout the region, and 10 will be in fixed

Parakeets damage historic water tower The city of Round Rock is preparing for repairs to its historic water tower after invasive monk parakeets caused damage to its lighting system. The current situation Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation Department installed deterrents to prevent further nesting and chewing on the tower. The city has ordered new tank lights, totaling $35,500, which should arrive within the next few weeks, Communications Director Sara Bustilloz said. How we got here Monk parakeets arrived in the U.S. as pets, and over time many escaped or were released into the wild, creating populations sometimes as common as pigeons.

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locations throughout the city. Police will place the fixed cameras in “high-crime areas,” Banks said. Flock’s license plate reading software is able to identify vehicle information, including license plate numbers, car details and visible markings like bumper stickers. RRPD will only be able to read from the rear license plate, and will retain the data for 30 days before it purges. In order to find information on the owner of a vehicle, police personnel would need to use an outside resource like the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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WilCo total market value increases by $14.41B Williamson County’s total market value is $184.69 billion in 2025, according to data from the Williamson Central Appraisal District. The big picture Since 2024, the Williamson County’s total mar- ket value, which includes residential, commercial, multifamily and land properties, has increased by $14.41 billion, or by 8.47%. In 2022, the county saw record increases in property values. Median residential values in Williamson County are up slightly in 2025, but are not exceeding 2022 values, according to WCAD data. Williamson County’s total residential value in 2025 is over $108.72 billion. How it works Every January, taxable property in Texas must be valued at 100% of its market value to comply

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Education

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Round Rock ISD passes FY 2025-26 budget with plans to amend in August

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Trustees also approved a debt service budget of $106.13 million in revenue and $105.6 million in expenditures. These budgets, which are used to fund operations and pay district debts like bonds, are predicated on a total property tax rate of $0.8931 per $100 of valuation. This is made up of the $0.7101 maintenance and operations rate, which goes to the general fund, and the $0.183 interest and sinking rate for debt service. Covington said districts with a July 1 start to their fiscal year are directed by the TEA and will receive guidance on implementing HB 2, which provides additional funding and explicitly outlines teacher raises. If approved by voters, SB 4 would raise the $100,000 homestead exemption for school district properties to $140,000.

The Round Rock ISD board of trustees approved a budget plan for the 2025-26 school year June 17, but will reconvene to consider an amended version in August. The Texas Education Agency hasn’t shared guidelines for implementing House Bill 2, which created raises for educators and support staff, and Senate Bill 4, should it pass in a November election, RRISD Chief Financial Officer Dennis Covington said. Trustees approved $472 million in expenses, supported by $461 million in revenue, with a projected shortfall of about $11 million. The budget was approved to meet the June 30 deadline, but does not reflect the final version.

Round Rock ISD FY 2025-26 budget The majority of Round Rock ISD's budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will go toward payroll for staff.

Departmental budgets: $49.9M

Recapture: $9.9M

Total: $472.4M

Salaries and benefits: $412.6M

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Transportation

BY GRACIE WARHURST

Round Rock to repair walls of historic bridge After years of settlement of the retaining walls near the Immortal Ten Bridge in Round Rock, City Council approved a contract for repair work at its

Trail to connect east, west Round Rock After facing delays due to a waterline issue, Round Rock’s Lake Creek Trail project is back on track. About the project Spanning Round Rock West Drive to Centennial Plaza, the new trail will connect the east and west sides of the city with a trail along Lake Creek. The project includes an underpass under I-35, a bridge at Centennial Plaza and a crosswalk connection with Round Rock West Park. The update Round Rock City Council approved a change order with Muniz Concrete & Con- tracting amounting to $524,998, addressing delays and cost increases. The project funds come from 2023 voter-approved bonds.

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Retaining walls help keep soil in place on slopes, making roads built on hillsides more stable. Over time, the wall can sink if the ground underneath is too soft or if the wall is too heavy. The railing of the Immortal Ten bridge has settled and is now offset by about 5 inches. Areas under the bridge structure have also widened, creating a gap. Next steps City Council awarded the construction contract to Austin Filter Systems, which had the lower of two bids at $2.04 million. The company will

construct ground anchors to stabilize the retaining walls, as well as replace the roadway approach and sidewalks. What else? When replacing the portion of the bridge to make these repairs, the crew will repaint the green and gold rail stripes to match the beige of most of the city’s road structures.

Two projects will reconstruct CR 112

West CR 112 runs from A.W. Grimes Boulevard to CR 117. Both projects will expand the road from two lanes to a six-lane divided road with a center median, pedestrian features and an updated storm drainage system. The work is expected to improve access to residential and commercial develop- ments in the city’s planning pipeline. Funding for the projects comes from developer contributions, the Round Rock’s Type B sales tax revenue, city-issued bonds and contributions from Williamson County.

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1460 Because the MUD is now located within city limits, its residents will pay taxes to both the utility district and city, similar to communities like Salerno and Homestead at Old Settlers Park, which are also designated as in-city MUDs. Bill Peckman, of New Home Co., said the project has a 10-year timeline and will feature 50-, 60- and 70-foot lots. While he said it’s dicult to predict the cost and type of homes in the future neighbor- hood, he expects homes to range from $400,000- $500,000—intended for second-time homebuyers. What else? The city will provide standard services to land on the Round Rock-Georgetown border, which became Municipal Utility District No. 3. 900-unit, 230-acre MUD No. 3 annexed into city Round Rock ocials approved measures to cre- ate a 900-unit municipal utility district and annex over 230 acres of land into the city June 12. The details Plans for this MUD also include a right-of-way dedication for a new piece of Kenney Fort Boule- vard, connecting University Boulevard in Round Rock to Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Contract updated for wastewater plant Round Rock council approved a contract update for the Brushy Creek Regional Waste- water System plant expansion June 26. In a nutshell The BCRWWS plant expansion—a collab- oration between Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park and Leander—will increase treatment capacity to 30 million gallons per day. The original contract with Thalle Con- struction amounted to $107 million, with Round Rock responsible for 12% of the regional expansion. The fth change order adds $1.3 million to the construction work, and Round Rock will be responsible for $157,334 of that. Director of Public Works Michael Thane said the plant expansion will have a tentative completion date of this fall.

000 TOLL City to address east side erosion issues Due to severe erosion, the South Creek Channel in Round Rock requires construction work to avoid damage to nearby properties, Director of Public Works Michael Thane said. The gist The South Creek Channel encroaches upon the South Creek neighborhood in east Round Rock. Erosion of the channel will continue unless intervened, Thane said. “We do not want to impact the property lines,” he said. City Council awarded a $327,991 contract to Gage Cade Construction June 12 for the improvements, which includes installing rock riprap to stabilize the channel bank.

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A MUD is a special purpose district authorized by the Texas State Legislature that functions as an independent limited government. They provide an alternative way to nance infrastructure, roads, parks and other amenities.

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Round Rock will receive a new re station, the third funded by 2023 voter-approved bonds, following City Council’s approval of an architec- tural design contract for the project at its June 12 meeting. Fire Station 11 is planned for the Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital property, according to city documents. The details The new re station will follow the same design as Fire Station 1 and 10. Round Rock City Council awarded McKinney York Architects the $372,000 design contract following the rm’s work on the previous two stations. One new feature of Fire Station 11 is the addition of a police satellite oce. The oce will be about 800 square feet, Director of General Services Chad McDowell said, and will have a separate access point than the rest of the station. The satellite oce provides a smaller secondary

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Dining

BY DACIA GARCIA

After working for over a decade in the software engineering industry, Mike Ng decided to pivot in his career path and follow his passion for cooking. With years of cooking experience and life-long admiration for the craft, Ng opened Misaki Ramen and now serves authentic Japanese and Korean meals to the Round Rock community. The inspiration Despite his long career outside of the restaurant world, Ng was no stranger to the kitchen. As a child, he found his love for cooking by preparing dishes such as rice, stir fry and ramen. While living in Seattle, Ng worked as a sushi chef in several Thai, Japanese and Korean restaurants throughout his college years. In 2017, Misaki Ramen opened across from the Dell campus in Round Rock and served ramen and sushi before closing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ng reopened the restaurant at its current location in The Shops at Legends Village, where it now focuses on ramen, bowls and appetizers. “I’m really passionate about the restaurant and the ramen, so we downscaled a little bit and tried to keep the business running instead of just giving up on the passion I have,” Ng said. Must-try menu items What makes the eatery stand out from other ramen restaurants is its healthier version of ramen broth that originates from a Japanese town, Ng said. “Our broth is dierent from other ramen restau- rants in that we don’t make it really creamy,” Ng said. “Our start comes from a town in Japan called Nagahama, so the broth is a little lighter and the noodles are thin noodles.” The most important aspect of the restaurant is the quality control of the dishes, Ng said. As a former sushi chef, he said it’s key to be consistent in the food being served to the customers. “I want to make sure the dishes are going to be made exactly the same every time,” Ng said. “It’s a high-quality experience for the food and we make sure every day it’s the same thing every time.” Another detail Ng designed the restaurant with various sce- narios in mind from catering for a celebration to smaller parties wanting an intimate experience. “It makes us really happy and it’s a good place in Round Rock, and we really appreciate the local A lifetime of passion served in a bowl: Round Rock’s Misaki Ramen

Mike Ng reopened the restaurant in 2022 after its closure during the coronavirus pandemic.

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support because they come here and enjoy the food and they can relax,” Ng said. “That makes me happy and is the reason why I’m here basically everyday.” The future He said the restaurant is focusing on prioritizing quality over quantity at its current location, but if he were to open another location in the future, he said it will likely be in South Austin.

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