Underdog
5-Course Korean Meets Southwestern Tasting Event
Opened in May of 2023, this Korean-American eatery in Bouldin Creek splashed onto the culinary scene upon opening, earning spots on Eater’s “Hottest in ATX” List and Bon Appetit’s nationwide “Most Exciting New Restaurants” List. The accolades have only kept coming, though, with Underdog now holding spots on 2024 Lists such as Eater's "Most Underrated Restaurants in Austin", Forbes' "9 Asian American Culinary Innovators", and NY Times' "25 Best Restaurants in Austin". Partners Claudia Lee and Richard Hargreave set out to create a place that serves food you want to eat with wine you want to drink. Executive Sous Chef Chris Conrey developed his chef skills at Daiboku by Sazan. At Underdog, he is turning out inventive small dishes like caviar stroopwafel bites, foie gras maki rolls, and mackerel croquettes, as well as mains like blue crab and trout roe on crispy rice, grilled mushroom rice bowl, roast pork belly ssam, and Underdog fried chicken. (That last dish, by the way, is one Austin Monthly calls the best of its kind in the city.) “Underdog, the stylish South First restaurant, wine bar, and bottle shop from a Momofuku vet, absolutely beams thanks to riveting Korean-inspired cuisine,” raves Infatuation. Suffice it to say, we are pumped to visit!
About the Host:
Chris Conrey
Executive Sous Chef
Originally from Berthoud, CO, Chef Chris Conrey worked in Phoenix for a time before settling in Austin. After honing his craft at Daiboku and Nixta Taqueria (under James Beard Award-Winning Chef Edgar Rico), he joined the Underdog team, and now serves as Executive Sous Chef.
The Lineup
Courses #1 and #5 will be individually plated. Courses #2, #3, and #4 will be served family style. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below. No courses have been marked spicy for this event.
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Crab on Crispy Rice
blue crab salad, crispy rice, pickled shallot
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Pecan & Citrus Salad
local greens, texas citrus, pecan, tofu vinaigrette
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Wagyu Beef Tartare
french onion, onion ash, grits cracker
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Underdog Fried Chicken
pickled daikon, ginger pickle, shiso ranch
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Matcha Tiramisù
lady finger, matcha mascarpone, cocoa
Underdog
1600 S 1st St Suite 100
Austin, TX 78704
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, the menu is gluten-free and the chef will provide substitutions for the following critical food allergies/dietary restrictions: vegetarian, dairy, fish, shellfish, nuts, and/or mushrooms. Pescatarians will receive vegetarian substitutions and the chef will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
