An acclaimed authentic Indian vegetarian experience plans to debut in Austin. According to public filings, Simply South plans to open a new location at 1900 E. Whitestone Blvd. in Cedar Park. What Now Austin spoke to the franchisee of the Austin location, who said the restaurant is targeting a mid-January opening.
Founded in Irving in 2024, Simply South describes itself on its website as an “authentic South Indian vegetarian restaurant,” offering a 200-item menu spanning South Indian cuisine, including dishes such as chole, bature, and kheema biryani made with soy-based proteins in place of meat.
The original Irving location earned a spot on The New York Times’ 2024 list of America’s best restaurants, drawing wait times of up to three hours on weekends…