Soto

As Austin grows, so does its reach of pedigreed dining. No longer are flashy new eateries relegated to South First, which, lovely as it is, only serves one lucky zip code. Enter Soto, a new contemporary Japanese restaurant in Cedar Park, led by Chef Andy Chen. This man studied under Chef Morimoto from Iron Chef so you know he's not messing around: The make-your-eyes-roll-back Kobe Beef Carpaccio, covered with rich, fried shallots and jalapeno chips, proves it.