9 Best Chinese Food Options in Austin

Asia Cafe serves some of the best authentic Chinese and Taiwanese food in Austin. Regulars rave about their sweet Fried Turnip Cakes and Xiao Long Bao Dumplings. My favorite? The classic, crispy yet sweet street food dish: Fried Dough with Soymilk (Youtiao)!

Rice Bowl Cafe serves up modern renditions of classic, heart-warming Chinese dishes. With over 100 items to choose from, there’s always something new to try: from their sizzling Szechuan Beef Noodles to their wonderfully chewy Pig Ears!

First Chinese BBQ serves some of the best Roast Duck in the city! Their family-style dining allows for large groups, so grab a few friends or take out the family. This place is sure to impress with the perfect combination of tender and savory in every bite!

House of Three Gorges will not disappoint, with their authentically spicy, Szechuan cooking. Their Yangtze Red Braised Pork Belly promises to deliver ‘melt-in-your-mouth goodness’ and the tender Cumin Lamb will tingle and burn in all the right ways! They truly live (and cook) by their motto.

Din Ho Chinese BBQ is an Austin staple. Having won Austin Chronicle’s Readers poll award for the Best Chinese Restaurant multiple years in a row, this local eatery has a long menu of fresh seafood and meat to choose from. Try their famous Beijing duck, mouth-wateringly tender Sweet and Sour Pork Chops, or even a whole roast pig!

A beloved North Austin lunch spot, Julie’s noodles is a great option for quick, freshly-made noodles. Locals rave about the perfectly chewy hand-pulled noodles and their signature rich, fatty broth. Popular recommendations include the Spicy Beef Noodle and Lamb Stewed Noodle. Each arrives at your table steaming hot and ready-to-be-devoured!

China’s Family Restaurant is synonymous with classic Chinese-American dining! Their art-rich dining room features vibrantly painted murals, decorative lanterns, and traditional Chinese opera masks. This brightly-colored aesthetic makes stepping through the entrance feel like you’re being transported across the world! In addition to beautiful views, China Family Restaurant serves a tongue-numbing Mapo Tofu and a brilliantly spicy Chongquing Chicken you won’t want to miss!

As a place dedicated to their craft, Bao’d Up serves, as you might have already guessed: Baos! With a variety of Texas-inspired fillings, toppings, and sauces, you can customize your bao in an infinite number of combinations. Can’t pick just one? Try a combo or share a four-pack with friends! From the Egg Cream Bao to the classic Juicy Pork, Bao’d Up is sure to bring your palate on a rich and mouth-watering adventure.

Chef Hong’s food trailer brings authentic and affordable Chinese fare to UT’s West Campus. From their mouth-watering $6 Chinese Hamburgers (Roujiamo) to their steaming-hot $11 noodle dishes (Liangpi, Chowmein), this food truck is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. Looking to bring some of their wonderful flavors home? Chef Hong even sells their own signature, tongue-numbing chili oil… by-the-jar!