40 Best Chinese Restaurants in Austin

“We chose Ling Kitchen to celebrate a birthday. It was a dining experience that we will not forget. The staff were easy to communicate with and facilitate a food allergy, prior to arrival. Once you arrive, they will let you into a gated parking lot in the back. You will be greeted by the staff and shown to the front of the building where you will be received with champagne and tea. The dining room is one large family table directly in the kitchen.

The hosts will guide you through an exquisite 9 course tasting menu. The first 5 courses had a heavy seafood focus. Of these courses, the highlights were the seafood spread on top of a fried taro and the dumplings which had a delicious chicken filing accompanied by seafood. Moving on to the meat courses. The got better and better. The Peking Duck 2 ways that you turned into a bao slider was very good. The beef was cooked to perfection. It had a slightly sweet sauce, with a Thai basil pesto, and jellied fish and fried potato for texture. The main dishes concluded with our favorite of the night. It was a pork belly recipe that had been passed down through the family. The sauce was savory, salty, and sweet. The dish was accompanied by fried garlic and onions and a delicious black garlic leaf. The gold sheet on top was an added touch of elegance. The 5 small desserts that finished the meal were good, but nothing we would seek out again. This truly is one of the best dining experiences in Austin.“

“Great atmosphere, tasty food! We will be back!“

“The skin noodles and pork burgers are so delicious and authentic, coming in very large portions!! It outshines some of the Shanxi restaurants I’ve tried in the States. The owner is very friendly and generous. Would definitely come back another time!“

“We had such a wonderful experience here! Our server, Grace, was absolutely exceptional – so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. She truly made our visit feel special. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was just perfect, making the whole dining experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Love this place! The food is so good“

“Everything was delish!! The Char Siu fried rice, the sizzling steak, the sweet and sour pork - all amazing!!“

“They have THE BEST Chinese/Sichuan Food I’ve ever tasted! Everything I’ve tried has been extremely flavorful and fresh! 👍🏼👍🏼“

“The food is AMAZING, never had a bad meal here. The service is usually very good, this time they sat our group of 5 at a table for 4. They did say it was their only table open so I understand but our party would’ve happily waited longer for a larger table. Still a great place for a great family style meal.“

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

“This is literally one of my happy places! Staff is friendly and warm, atmosphere is cozy, and food is unparalleled. The amount of care and thoughtfulness that goes into every component of every dish is just amazing and hard to find. A really unique and fun concept that doesn’t take itself too seriously but you can tell there is some serious talent in that kitchen. Yellow ranger is a warm hug on a rainy day!“

“Amazing food and overall cool vibe! Highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Food is always sooooo good!“

“Recently enjoyed sharing dinner here with friends. Service was excellent and entrees were delicious.“

“Great neighborhood Chinese spot! We picked up take out and was greeted by their friendly staff who offered me water while I waited. The portions were huge and the food was served really hot so by the time we got home and started eating it was a perfect temperature. Both my husband, daughter, and I had some and had leftovers for the next day. We would definitely go again and would also go in person for a meal.“

“My daughter’s absolute favorite place in the whole wide world! Their dumblings are absolutely amazing. The tea is to die for ! And the place is clean and friendly.

We have been here many times and will continue coming.

Thank you for feeding us lol“

“Absolutely the BEST vegan sushi, noodles, red rice, fried eggplant, & Chive pancakes!! My new fave!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Had a fantastic experience and my family is definitely coming back! The food and the service were excellent and the Nasi Pedang was impressive. We came with children who ate picky and that also loved everything and the staff was so sweet to them. I want to eat there everyday.... At least if I could I would. 🥳“

“Hakka Express food truck in Anderson Mill is a hidden gem for anyone craving delicious Indo-Chinese cuisine. The standout dish has to be the Schezwan noodles—perfectly cooked with just the right amount of spice. The momo are a delightful treat, packed with flavor and served fresh. The chicken lollipop is another highlight, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, paired beautifully with their Schezwan gravy.

The customer service is incredibly friendly, making you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. If you’re in the area and looking for a satisfying meal, Hakka Express is definitely worth a visit!“

“I've been there twice already! It's soo good! I would recommend getting the chili oil wontons, green beans, and black and pepper udon. There are different spice levels (they don't say this) but I think default is wayyyy to spicy.
The first time I ordered the black and pepper udon, the flavor was sooo good BUT it was too spicy to enjoy 😭 second time I got it mild, and it was perfect... So good!!“

“Love this place! We went to the one in Round Rock Tx and absolutely fell in love with the staff and the food! Such a great spot. Food is fresh and delicious! It’s our new favorite spot! Todd and Andi“

“I grew up eating at this north Austin staple for their authentic Taiwanese/Chinese dishes like beef noodles, pork shank noodles, and beef scallion pancake rolls, and they have always served delicious food. I recently tried out their Americanized Chinese dishes which were a little less consistent—the lomein, fried rice, and braised pork rice were out of this world delicious but the meat pieces in the general tso chicken was a little stringy/dry and the dried chilis in the orange beef were burnt black which affected the flavor. I’m still going to keep coming here and love that this restaurant has been in our community for as long as I can remember!“

“We had lunch today at Me Con Bistro and it was fabulous! The Beef Pho Soup was the best I’ve ever had & the service was top notch too!“

“Elvia is awesome sushi is fantastic I’ve been there 3 times this week“

“great food. excellent service“

“The Foods are amazing. We always stop by here whenever we visit Austin“

“Food is just amazing ❤️🎈❤️ will be back soon“

“Just tried Song La for the first time today. Shirley was so incredibly friendly and the food was fantastic. I spent 3 months in Taiwan before moving to Austin and was craving some Taiwanese fried chicken and this hit the spot. Plus, everything is made to order and comes out super fresh (that said, don't come in a rush, make sure you've got a little time to enjoy their new spot at The Thicket and hang for a bit). Whether you've had Taiwanese food before and are craving it or just want to try some incredible fried chicken in a cool South Austin spot, definitely give them a try. ❤“

“First time ever going to a hot pot restaurant. Our waiter Bryan was excellent. He was friendly , welcoming and Explained how everything worked and created an exceptional experience for my family and I. We will def make the drive again from New Braunfels to eat here again!!!“

“So glad New Fortune is back and it's closer to me. We go for the dim sum but of course we always order something from the regular menu. This time, we ordered Salt n Pepper Shrimp and Szechuan Style Green Beans along with a few dim sum items.“

“Traditional Chinse Food. When you see a lot of Chinese people in the restaurant then you know it is great food.“

“Tried to for the first time a few days ago. For the price portions are great and they were super fast :)
No complaints this will easily be a favorite of mine ❤️

I got vegetable lo mein w/added tofu, spring roll, egg roll, and garlic pork!“

“Having eaten here a lot and tried a lot of the menu, I feel compelled to leave a review.

A lot of good dishes on the menu, I can only recall going wrong once with three cup chicken. Most recently I had Mongolian style Lamb, Spicy Pork Intestines stir fried with veggies, and Dry Bean Curd with Mustard Greens. It was a nice balanced meal with a lot of good dishes and variety of flavors.

The service and atmosphere is whatever but that’s not what you come here for anyways. Sometimes there’s communication problems if you don’t have a Mandarin speaker in your group as not everyone in the restaurant speaks English.“

“Very quiet place, but the food is fantastic! I wasn’t sure what I’d eat after washing my car, but this absolutely hit the spot.

We ordered:
PK5: Pork dish that looks half eaten in the photo
CS12: Spicy chicken dish with plenty of veggies!

I’ve always passed by this location anytime I’ve gone to Central Market, but I think might have to be one of my new favorites places to eat at especially if I’m going to go do some shopping

Again I can’t stress how good this place is! It makes me wish we had more Chinese restaurants down south!“

“When in Westlake, and looking for delicious Chinese this would be the spot. From the moment you enter everyone is smiling, music is playing, and it’s definitely upbeat! Service is almost instantly greeted with water, and someone asking what they can get for you. I love this kind of experience. Food is amazing, and the price is good. Love you guys!“

“This place definitely knows it's niche. They serve authentic Chinese noodles (as expected given that the menu items are listed in Chinese as well). Overall a great experience, you'll know if you like the place after one visit. Keep in mind though this is the food truck variant of the restaurant; there isn't free water and there aren't any restrooms in the vicinity.“

“Been going here for hotpot cravings for the past 3yrs and every time has been fantastic! The soup is great and selections are affordable. Also, the owner of the place is so sweet and really cares about her customers, it's worth every penny to support this place!!“

“Mien & Bao in the Triangle is such a gem in Austin, and I’m so glad I stopped by! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how clean, bright, and beautifully decorated the space is. The modern décor mixed with warm touches really creates a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

I also want to give a special shoutout to Lisa, who was an absolutely amazing server. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the dining experience even better.

I tried multiple dishes during my visit, and every single one was delicious. You can really taste the quality and freshness in everything they serve. The flavors were balanced, comforting, and thoughtfully prepared. It’s rare to visit a place where every dish hits the mark, but Mien & Bao really delivered.“

“Good food, automat is an unnecessary novelty. You order. You get a text. You walk up and pull your food out. Completely unnecessary to have random windows, hard to scan the code on your phone. I don't know. Still really enjoyed the dumplings.“

“I am unsure why this place isn't super busy. The people are so nice and the place is owned by the same people that own fat Dragon Chinese. The food is really good, pretty good quality for really reasonable pricing and really cute decorations ♡ my husband and I came here for a date night and the food was yummy .“

“The food is amazing! Great customer service and ambiance!“