Online speculation has swirled around the topic for the past several days as plans were unveiled for the renovation/alteration of the space, located at 1303 S. Congress Ave., set to begin August 19, according to a recent Texas Department of Licensing and Regulating filing. However, it’s unclear when or if Lucky Robot will close at all as the restaurant has not announced a closing date or relocation plans in Austin.
MySA reached out to Lucky Robot and Beyond Yoga for comment, but did not hear back prior to publication.
Lucky Robot opened on South Congress in 2012 after it replaced a former fast-casual Zen Japanese spot and was revamped into a full-service concept by owner Adam Weisberg and chef Jay Huang. The restaurant has since become a top ramen and sushi spot in Austin, and in 2019, was recognized as Texas’ first sustainable sushi restaurant by the James Beard Foundation’s Smart Catch program.
Lucky Robot says it selects sustainable seafood and partners with local farms and ranches that share the restaurant’s values of environmental stewardship, regenerative practices, and quality ingredients, per its website. Founded in Los Angeles in 2005, Beyond Yoga is a premium athleisure and activewear brand that offers a range of men, women and toddler activewear.
Beyond Yoga sells clothing like leggings, tops, sports bras, dresses, outerwear and more. Once open, Beyond Yoga’s planned South Congress store will be its first location in Austin. The scope of work for the store includes the “interior and exterior renovation, signage, storefront/door replacements, demolition, new/relocated HVAC, plumbing and electricity,” plus new partition walls and structural changes of a 2,000-square foot space.
Construction on the $759,940 renovation is expected to be completed by May 13, 2027. All TDLR filings are subject to change at any time.