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Hipster Austin restaurant Loro opens 2nd Dallas location in Addison

Buzzy Loro and its papaya salad are coming to Addison.

Photo by Logan Crable

A hipster restaurant from Austin is opening in Addison: Loro, the Asian smokehouse and bar from Aaron Franklin (Franklin Barbecue) and chef Tyson Cole (Uchi), will open a location in Addison at 14999 Montfort Dr., IE the old Flying Saucer, which closed in December 2020.

According to a release, it'll open in fall 2022. UPDATE 12-14-2022: The restaurant opens on December 14, 2022, and will distribute free Yetis to the first 100 customers.

This will be the second in the DFW area; the first opened in Old East Dallas in July 2021. They're also opening a location in Houston in early 2022, which will beat Addison.

Loro was founded in Austin in 2018, and is a part of the restaurant group that owns Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchibā, in fact, all of the Uchis.

The menu combines the southeast Asian flavors for which Tyson Cole has become known with the Texas BBQ thing that's a specialty of Franklin's.

Loro Addison is a ways off but the release predicts a variety of dishes created by Cole, Franklin, and culinary VP Jack Yoss, as well as an expansive deck for dining; an outdoor waiting space with large existing trees; and a covered outdoor bar for waiting diners.

The space is anticipated to be 5,200 square feet with 140 interior seats and 25 interior tables; and an expansive outdoor space with 150 seats with 65 seats in the wait area. Design will incorporate lighting fixtures, furniture packages, and material finishes that reflect Addison.

"We have been so pleased with the reception we have received at our first Loro in D/FW that we set our sights immediately on another Dallas area neighborhood," says Hai Hospitality CEO Tony Montero in a statement. "Addison is thriving, and we are thrilled to bring Loro to this dynamic, growing community."

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Ramen News

Dallas' acclaimed Ten Ramen to open in Cru Wine spot in West Village

Ten Ramen

A highly acclaimed ramen spot is coming to Dallas' West Village: Ten Ramen, one of Dallas' most celebrated ramen spots, will open a location in the former Cru Food & Wine Bar space at 3699 McKinney Ave. #107.

According to a release, Ten Ramen will open in spring 2026.

In related news, the concept was acquired by Vandelay Companies (Hudson House, Jack & Harry's, East Hamption Sandwich Co., El Molino), led by CEO Hunter Pond, who counts himself a big Ten Ramen fan.

“I’ve been a longtime fan of who is arguably one of Texas’ most respected chefs — founder and creator Teiichi Sakurai — and what Ten Ramen embodies,” says Pond.

Vandelay also owns Tei An, the award-winning authentic Japanese restaurant and Ten Ramen sibling which Sakurai opened at One Arts Plaza in 2008.

Ten Ramen debuted in March 2015 at the Sylvan | Thirty mixed-use project in West Dallas — a pioneering concept at the time, and one that quickly earned a devoted following with its tiny 10-seat setup and uncompromisingly authentic flavors.

Back then, it was a ground-breaking concept for Dallas and is still one of the most beloved ramen spots in the city. Diners flocked to wait in long lines for its menu of Mazemen, Shoyu, Tonkotsu, and Lobster Ramen — recipes that will remain intact, Pond says.

“We haven’t touched the recipes, they’re perfect just as they are,” he says. “After many months under our ownership already, it remains clear that the magic is in the food, the service, and the experience. Our goal with this new location is simple: bring what we feel is the best ramen in Dallas to more people, in a space that feels both fresh and familiar.”

Ooooooh, so Vandelay has owned it for many months. Well well well.

“When the opportunity came to bring this incredible concept into our family of restaurants, I jumped at it," Pond says.

He's the one shepherding it into the West Village — a location he says will give more diners the chance to experience the concept.

The location has an impressive track record: Cru Wine Bar closed in August 2025 after an unparalleled 23 years at that address.

The new 1,480-square-foot space will be a fresh take on the Ten Ramen experience, with a full-service bar that seats 7, and an intimate dining room seating 28 — versus the impromptu stand-up situation at Sylvan Thirty.

Their goal is to make a space that feels approachable and lively while staying true to the dishes that made Ten Ramen a local favorite.

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