37 Best Chinese Restaurants in Austin

“How did I not know this existed until now? What a unique experience—literally dining in the prep kitchen that supplies all the Ling restaurants in Austin. Not only was the chef there along with her husband, but we also got to hear directly from her about how the menu is inspired by her grandmother’s recipes and the food the owner grew up eating. The presentation of each dish was incredibly thoughtful, and the flavors were just as impressive.

The Wagyu was outstanding, and how often do you get to try jellyfish, duck tongue, and sea cucumber all in one evening? The service was exceptional, making the entire night feel even more special. An unforgettable dining experience!

Parking: Parking is located to the right, behind the building.“

“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.“

“Tried there orange chicken half duck and hot n sour soup @ 3:30pm on v day... not crowded... tried eating here 2 time before was always full. Had jasmin tea. Very good .

Parking: Parking 2 hr limit. Lots of handy cap parking

Kid-friendliness: Very coloring books and street fighter arcade game .“

“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“

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

“Love the place, it’s cozy. Food is great. Cocktails are nice. According to food portion, recommending party of 4 to get a decent portion to share for each and able to get variety of food on the menu to try. Peking duck, soft shell crab (on special menu) and shrimp dumpling are my favorites.“

“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. ?“

“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!“

“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. 🥳“

“This food truck is an absolute gem for anyone looking for authentic and nostalgic Chinese Xi’an flavors. Their Liang Pi (cool skin) noodles are 💯! Watch the Netflix Chefs Table on noodles to appreciate the labor and heritage of their dishes.“

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

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

“This place is like h e a v a n on Earth. ALL the vegan entrées are amaaazing !! (there r many). The service is outstanding. My favorite appetizer on their menu is the green onion pancakes. (soooo good) I’ll just give u the run down:

Food - awesome
Service - awesome
Atmosphere - awesome

Pricing - “extremely” reasonable.

Do yourself a favor & go to Rice Bowl “many” times a week, increase yur health score, save the animals & the environment by ordering
v e g a n many times a week.“

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

“great food. excellent service“

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

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

“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“

“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!!!“

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

“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! ??“

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

“Food is always sooooo good!“

“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!“

“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. ❤“

“I’m so glad I stopped by this restaurant! It looked empty and it took a while for the waiter to come to the front (he was in the back working), but it was 100% worth it. It was quiet- and I LOVED it (I’m a mom and a toddler teacher, so silence is golden to me). I got to eat a tasty meal in silence and it was amazing. The food was phenomenal; I ordered the Sichuan fried chicken but it exceeded my expectations! Full of flavor and the portion was so large I got to enjoy it for a few meals after! It seems like they only have one person working, so not the place if you’re in a hurry. However, if you want to enjoy a slow-paced, delicious meal in a beautiful and quiet spot - this is it!!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“