38 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!“

“I was impressed. Every dish we ordered was unique and bursting with flavor. The wait staff was amazing and service was fantastic. The details of each dish made this restaurant stand out. I have not been to a restaurant in a long time where I truly felt it was a unique culinary experience and you can really feel how much love the chef is pouring into each entree. Worth every penny.

Be aware that this is modern Asian food integrated with Austin flavors. If you want something traditional, this might not be for you. But, take it from me, you should give it a try with an open mind. Best food in Austin. I never leave reviews, but felt compelled to write this since it was so so so good.“

“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!“

“Our first visit to this restaurant celebrating my bday and wanted to try something new. We were delighted to try new food items; our server "Christine" guided us through the menu and offered recommendations. She was AMAZING! Everything we tried; dumplings, peking duck, chicken taro egg roll, and those duck pancakes were DELICIOUS. BRAVO...Presentation of food was beautiful. I was blessed with an adorable dessert♡“

“Love this place! The food is so good“

“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.“

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

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

“Food is always sooooo good!“

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

“Amazing atmosphere and even better Asian fusion food! You have to try this place. It’s on my regular rotation now.“

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

“Fall 2024 - Their new location is smaller inside than the Anderson Lane location, but the decor is more contemporary. This location, however, offers outside dining. There is a smaller parking area, but manageable.

The quality of the food (delicious and hot) and customer service are STILL EXCELLENT.

Always love seeing Ms. Suzi too. ?“

“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. 🥳“

“New ish dumpling spot with fresh handmade dumplings and noodles. They’re originally from Sugar Land, TX, near Houston. So hard to pick favorites since I genuinely enjoyed everything we tried! The soup dumplings have great texture, thin skin, and a generous amount of broth. The noodles are very well done, with a bouncy bite. The pork soup buns had a fair amount of broth as well, the skin is thinner than the bao-type skin you sometimes get with sheng jian bao. I liked the spicy and sour dumplings, thumb buns, and potstickers too! I really don’t think you can go wrong with any of these menu items. Definitely a winning addition to the dumpling scene in Austin.“

“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!“

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

“Yesssssss! Love it! The food is soooooo yummy!“

“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!“

“great food. excellent service“

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

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

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

“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“

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

“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!!!“

“Second time here but first time for dim sum. People waiting flowed out to the parking area. Does not disappoint!! Hot food served hot, cold food served cold. Food is authentic and very tasty. Server Anna was very pleasant and efficient. Definitely recommend this place. Worth the wait! ??“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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. ❤“

“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!“

“I kept hearing about this new restaurant takeover, Yellow Ranger, so had to try it. The server did a great job explaining the menu. The bartender, not so much. We ordered the crab rangoons for an appetizer then the Taiwanese Fried Chicken and the egg fried rice. The fried chicken was great! I’d order that again. The fried rice was so so.“

“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!!“

“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.“

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