Song La

Everything from the food, service, and vibe of this little mom and pop food truck should be recognized as michelin bib gourmand. The portions are very large, the couple running the truck are tremendously friendly and generous, and the food is delicious and some of the best Taiwanese food you will find anywhere in the country--even rivaling somespots in Taiwan. My favorite things here are the braised pork rice and chicken bites. The braised pork rice is full of fatty (but not too fatty) pork belly, a braised egg, and wonderfully sweet Taiwanese cabbage. The broth that the pork is braised in is very fragrant and coats each grain of rice nicely. I would definitely recommend trying the braised pork rice with the included chili oil. The chicken bites are some of the best that I have had anywhere stateside or in Asia. The chicken is ultra juicy, tender, and crispy. The 5 spice seasoning is perfect and the addition of fried basil only helps bolster the traditional Taiwanese popcorn chicken flavors. I try my best to make it out to Song La every time I am in Austin to recount good college memories and to eat some of the best food around. Please give this place a try!

Highly recommend Song La's popcorn chicken!The food truck used to be located close to campus, but you can find it now in South Austin within Thicket Food Park. We came on a Saturday afternoon and live a bit farther, so the timing was tight and initially we thought we didn't make it. However, the owner was super kind and generous with making our order even though it was close to closing. After we finished our food, the owner came out with her family and we were just chatting a bit about her experience starting/running the food truck, which was wonderful to hear about.It was pretty quiet since most of the other shops had closed up for the day, but there were a lot of children's toys and interesting decorations to look at. The food park also has a good amount of space with picnic tables/seating. Chicken Bites ($14.99, 5/5)- Super crunchy, juicy, and delicious! The basil was nice and crisp and the sweet/tangy sauce paired great with the chicken. - Great portion sizeOverall this location is a bit farther but the owner is wonderful and the popcorn chicken is authentic and delicious! Totally worth checking out.

I first encountered Song La when they were still in the back of the Co-Op near UT, and I was so sad when they were forced to move. It wasn't until I graduated college that I made the trip to their S 1st location. I love Song La so much. I used to go so often back in college that the owner of the truck started remembering my name. (I go less often now just cause it's a little bit of a drive). I always get the chicken bites bento box and it's such a filling and delicious meal - true Taiwanese comfort food. The longhorn sauce and Song La sauce are both super yummy and I always get both. Highly recommend!! Only thing is when they moved from behind the Co-Op the boba milk tea was taken off the menu. I'll always miss it

I love Song La so much. It's so nostalgic for me since my college days. Chef is always so sweet and hardworking. Portion sizes are enough to last me for a couple of days and even days later the food is still soooo good. I try to make a stop every time I visit Austin. A real gem.

There are few places in Austin where you can get authentic Taiwanese food, and Song La is one of them!Taiwanese popcorn chicken is one of my favorite versions of fried chicken. They execute this dish so well. The box portion is generous. Their food is delicious, warm, and comforting. The owner was so nice! She even threw in an extra egg for me and apologized for the wait even though we weren't waiting that long for our food!I recommend arriving early because some of the menu items were sold out. Parking at the Thicket Food Park can also be a bit tight.

Song La is a must-try with its perfectly crispy chicken bites and amazingly crafted Taiwanese cuisine. We got the chicken bites and pork chop, and they were absolutely mind-blowing. I've had Song La before, and their quality is consistently top-tier. The chicken bites are so crispy and perfectly seasoned you can feel the satisfying crunch with every bite. The pork chop is also fantastic, the radish is sour and tangy, while the rice balances the flavors out so you're not too overwhelmed. The sauce they provide is magical, and I love dousing my meat and rice in it.The wait is a bit long, but that's how good restaurants are. The lady who makes the food is sooo nice, she gave us some beverages while we waited without us asking. Overall, very solid establishment and a must-try. Wish it was a bit further north .

To start with this truck had amazing service. I went late at night and tried to order a "bento" style box which comes with a meat, rice, and veggie. She informed me that she was out of rice and pork so I could only really order the friend chicken or fried tofu appetizer (non bento) option. I asked her if she had any veggies left and she said yes. Then she offered to make me a box with chicken and lots of extra veggies + added kimchi to it as a substitute for the rice. This was a great proposition for me as I love veggies! She made some of the tastiest cabbage I have ever eaten. The chicken was fried also fried perfectly. I will surely be frequenting this place.

Delicious. Authentic flavors of Taiwanese chicken nuggets. Service is polite. Food truck ambiance. Made to order, can be a little bit of wait. I ordered online.

This place is so good! I totally recommend! It's in the cute food trailer park and will definitely be nice to eat there when it's cooler. I got the chicken bites with Thai basil and omg it's so yummy. Everything is fresh and made to order and you can tell! The owner is so sweet and attentive. The portion size is so good too with juicy chicken thigh bites. (The pic is when I had eaten like 5 pieces already). I will def be going back!

Delicious, fresh, authentic Taiwanese flavors! Perfect food truck to kick off our Austin vacation. The chicken was tender, juicy & perfectly battered. I would highly recommend ordering online to skip the line! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area.