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    4.7 (128 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Liang Pi
    Rachel J.

    The Liang Pi is so good and hits right in the spot! I've had Liang Pi at many other restaurants in Houston and in China, and so I wasn't expecting to find something on par in Austin. But I saw that reviews were great, and it peaked my interest. So glad I gave it a try!! Part 2 Review: I came back to get the Liang Pi again, but they were sold out:( The Beef Noodle Soup was alright.

    Dumplings
    Jack M.

    It took 15 minutes for them to prep Pork n Chive dumplings but they were friendly about it. I took that time to pop into the convenience shop around the corner and get a nice beverage. The lack of seating makes this place less than ideal for eating there, and it's more of a takeout spot for UT students. The Pork n Chive dumplings were a generous portion, good value, tender, juicy, and with well-executed wrapper. I'd suggest trying this spot if you're in the area. The dumplings are similar to NYC Chinatown.

    Tracy N.

    Liang pi! Liang pi! Liang pi! My favorite dish - so so fresh and light especially during the summer when it's hot outside. One of my favorite dishes from here - I always want some when I'm in town. They are also so sweet and they make the food so fast!!

    Great food.  I had the Shrimp Chow Mein and liang pi.  All the food was yummy.
    Ed M.

    Yummy food. I had the Shrimp Cow Mein and Liang Pi. Both were very good. Hopefully they can get to a location that has some parking. Worth the walk though.

    Liang pi
    Judy C.

    The food was great but one thing I didn't like is the lack of transparency with credit card payments. The woman quoted me $17 something, took my credit card, swiped it on her machine and handed it back to me with no receipt. When I checked my credit card bill, I was charged a little over $19. Perhaps she added a tip for me which I would have given anyway but I would like to have been able to see and sign off on the final charge. I was quoted 15 minutes for food but it was more like 25 minutes. I ordered the beef noodle soup and the liang pi. The beef was tender and the noodles had a nice bite to them. The broth was tasty but not terribly complex. Overall, a satisfying version because of the noodles, but just average when it comes to flavor. The liang pi was also tasty albeit a little watery once you mixed everything together. The noodles and gluten all had a great texture and the chili oil is something I could drink for days. I'd come back but be more prepared for the service.

    Nestled into the alley is the happy orange truck you're looking for :)
    Lydia N.

    I've not seen liang pi offered outside of New York so it was a real delight to find it here in Austin! The "Chinese hamburger" is also a Xi'an classic. The wheat noodles are made fresh, in house (pretty impressive considering how big their space is). The liangpi had a slippery texture with a toothsome bite. I mixed everything in my takeout box together: shredded cucumber, bean sprouts, chewy gluten cubes, chili oil, and dressing and it was so good! A little crunchy, a little chewy. Savory, spicy, and tart. Something to write home about :) The "hamburger" was a tasty snack. I think they make the bun in-house as well - I've not seen that kind of bun in any other store. The filing was finally chopped braised meat. No veggies. The bun was toasted to provide a nice crunch. I'd pick it over an American hamburger, but I might be biased. For the quality and price, Chef Hong is a great place to go! Paying in cash also gets you a little discount so that's pretty nice.

    jajiangmian
    Brianna Z.

    The most authentic Chinese food I've had during my first year in Austin. The item most worth your money is probably the Jajiangmian (noodles with bean paste and meat sauce), but the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) is a great snack and liangpi (cold noodles) are great for summer days. Filling portions and no tax if you pay with cash.

    Veronica Y.

    Edit: You can buy their chili oil by the jar! $5.75 for 8oz of their homemade goodness...great deal!!! -- So incredibly delicious!!! And the type of food that's not easy to find in most Chinese restaurants too! This is northern chinese cuisine. It's a tiny little trailer tucked in a little space that doesn't even have a proper address. Map your way to 907 W 24th St, and you'll see this orange trailer across the street. The words saying "Chef Hong" are under the window and kind of faded. But the best food often comes from little places like this! I ordered the Rou Jia Mo/Chinese hamburger which is kind of like a cumin-y pulled pork deal. Really well seasoned, juicy meat. The bread isn't too thick and the whole thing is well proportioned. $4.00 and it's pretty large! I also got Liangpi, which is a slightly spicy peanutty cold noodle and dang this is so mouthwateringly tasty. They have the sauces in containers so you don't have to worry about it spilling. It's super refreshing and perfect for a warm day where you want chewy noodles but not something hot. Their chili crisp/sauce is incredible... I wonder if I can buy a jar for home? Portion size is again large and only $7. If you get both the roujiamo and the liangpi, that's enough food for two people. And I would recommend getting the two together because i like to dip the roujiamo into the excess liangpi sauce. I texted in my order (to the phone number listed here on Yelp) and it was ready about 15 minutes later. If you pay in cash, make sure to still leave a tip!

    zha jiang mian and beef noodle soup
    Tracey Z.

    YUMMY! This food truck really reminds me of my mom's cooking, I will definitely be coming back here when I crave her food! The staff are really friendly and the price for a meal is very reasonable. We tried the Chinese Hamburger, zha jiang mian and beef noodle soup. The hamburger was very tasty, the bread was chewy and the meat was soft. The zha jiang mian was very flavorful and the noodles are so hearty. The meat sauce was a bit too salty in my opinion but it would tasty really good with more vegetables to soak up the salt. The beef noodle soup was also pretty delicious. The noodles are the very large, chewy ones and the beef is very soft and tender. I wish there was more vegetables (specifically bok choy instead of lettuce) but overall still tasty. Great little gem in west campus! Recommend if you want authentic Chinese food.

    Liangpi, Chicken Fried Rice, Pork & Chives Dumplings
    Vy T.

    Been wanting to try this food truck for a while after hearing many great things about it. For me, it was alright. Everything was ready in 15 minutes. Flavor of everything I got was pretty good, good portion, fried rice was unfortunately really average, dumpling sauce was maybe too vinegary for me, liangpi noodles--unique & had nice texture, but the chill oil did make everything taste a bit better :)

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    Brian H.

    The best food we had our entire time in Austin, man was super friendly! The dumplings can be described as scrumptious and thoroughly filling. For the two weeks after we left Austin every morning I would wake up at 7:53 AM and just think about what could've been if I moved to Austin and would be able to have these dumplings every day.

    Extra chili oil on left. Chicken chow mein, chive and pork dumplings, and bean and meat sauce with noodles.

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    Hidden Gem! So not American Chinese. One of the great food trailers in Austin! Always good!

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    About as good and cheap as any chinese food you can get in Austin. Seriously, how many food trucks in America make their own noodles?

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    Very authentic Chinese Xi'An food. I love the chili source for the liangpi. So yummy!

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    Their hours aren't consistent at all. It's pretty much when they feel like being open

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    Julie's Noodles - Lamb Stewed Noodle Soup

    Julie's Noodles

    4.3(821 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    Julie's still hits. Got here at noon on a Sunday, about half full and filled up while we were…read morethere. Parking can be difficult but not an issue if you just wait a bit for a grocery shopper. Time to Order: 5 minutes for appetizers, 12 minutes for dumplings and soups Crab and Pork Soup Dumplings: 5/5 still fantastic Black Fungus with Onions: Nice and light, like a little salad with pickled vegetables. Nice and crispy. The good old Hot Spicy Stew #25: 5/5 still incredibly filling and they're so generous with meats! I keep forgetting to ask for swapping the glass noodles with their regular hand pulled noodles, would do that. Friends had other noodle soups and enjoyed them all, as I thought. Julie's is still probably one of the best noodle shops in Austin. Amazing value, amazing service.

    We originally wanted to try the ramen place in the same plaza, but it was fully packed and there…read morewere no seats left so we came to Julie's Noodle instead. You order first and then sit. There were water, bowls, utensils, and sauces in the lobby for anyone to grab, which was nice. We ordered their cucumber salad, beef noodle soup, and lamb noodle soup. Cucumber salad was 2/5. It wasn't the authentic smashed cucumber salad, the flavor was missing something, and I mean, for $7 or $8, you would think it would be amazing....it's not. Pretty disappointing, I'd much rather have my sister's over these. Beef noodle soup was meh. Nothing special. Broth was very simple, like they just added salt and that's it. Meat was cooked very well. My soup came with 1 piece of lettuce, weird.. Lamb noodle soup was the same as the beef noodle soup; it did come with the black fungus, seaweed, tofu, and some vermicelli clear noodles, along with their handmade noodles. Made sense why it was only $13.95 for the noodle soups. It's reasonably priced probably due to not being authentic, though, I wouldn't pay more than $10. They had handmade noodles, which many people do like. However, their noodles were very bland, along with their soup. I didn't find anything special here either. Maybe I'll get their dumplings or fried noodles the next time we come, but it's a no for me.

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    Marufuku Ramen

    Marufuku Ramen

    4.4(546 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Kid friendly

    If you're looking for authentic, unforgettable ramen, you absolutely have to try the Hakata…read moreTonkotsu DX at Marufuku Ramen. From the very first sip of that rich, creamy broth, I knew this place was something special. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the pork was tender and flavorful, and every bite felt like comfort in a bowl. Honestly, it's the best ramen I've ever had--and it's not even close. What really sets this place apart is the customer service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and truly make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The vibe is awesome--lively, clean, and the kind of place you want to sit, relax, and enjoy every minute of your meal. And whatever you do, don't pass up the Spicy Wings. They are sweet, spicy, and perfectly crispy--cooked just right with that satisfying crunch in every bite. Absolutely delicious and the perfect complement to an already amazing meal. Top-notch service, incredible food, and an unbeatable atmosphere--this place is a must-visit.

    I've been to Marufuku a couple of times, but today was the day I had the BEST meal and decided to…read morewrite a review. My first time wasn't too memorable and the second time I got the ultra spicy veggie ramen and it was so spicy I cried (which is good haha i have very high spice tolerance so I'm glad I found a spot that can do truly spicy). This time, I got the deluxe Chicken Paitan DX Ramen (the one that comes with the chicken leg). Chicken Paitan DX Ramen: A sweet soy glazed chicken leg is served on a hot sizzling plate with a small bed of bean sprouts marinating in the sauce. The sauce is a sticky, sweet soy sauce that is so delicious. The chicken leg itself is tender, juicy, and has a great skin texture. The skin soaks up the sauce so well and even has some nice charred bits that add to the flavor and complexity of the dish. The ramen itself was great too. A creamy rich chicken broth. I got the spicy level, so one level under the top spice level and it was perfect. Not unbearably spicy, but had a really nice underlying kick. The noodles are a thin yet snappy noodle so it made it easy to eat. I love the corn and mushroom spirals too! Overall, if you come based on this review, make sure to get the chicken paitan dx ramen. There are only 15 served in a day but ask them if they have it because I was able to get one on a Monday night at around 8PM! It's a nice space, good for a date or even a casual hangout. They have tables to accomodate parties of 1, 2, 4, and possibly 6.

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    Pho Phong Luu

    Pho Phong Luu

    4.8(426 reviews)
    8.3 mi
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    I ordered a regular Pho Dac Biet, and right away, I noticed the portions were very generous. The…read moreThai basil leaves were absolutely ginormous, and they gave us plenty of them alongside very fresh limes, which I appreciated. The bowl itself came loaded with meat--they definitely weren't skimping to save money here. The meat-to-noodle ratio felt great, and every bite actually had substance instead of leaving me fishing around for toppings. As for the broth, I landed somewhere in the middle. It wasn't quite as clear or light as I personally prefer, leaning toward a fattier, milkier undertone that almost reminded me of a Vietnamese pho take on tonkotsu. The flavor itself was undeniably very good, but the richness may have been a bit too much for me personally. One way I usually judge how much I love a pho broth is whether I want to sip the bowl down to the very end, and this one wasn't quite light enough for me to want to do that. I've had richer and deeper pho flavors elsewhere, but I still appreciated the flavor profile here and could absolutely see why this place is so popular. It feels hearty, comforting, and satisfying in a way that clearly resonates with many people. Despite how packed the restaurant was, the atmosphere ended up being surprisingly pleasant. Service moved very quickly, which honestly impressed me given how busy everything felt. Even with the crowd, I didn't dislike the spacing or setup at all--the restaurant still felt comfortable, and the sound of people enjoying their food all around added to the lively, welcoming energy rather than making it feel overwhelming. Overall, Pho Phong Lưu ended up being one of those places where I completely understood the hype, even if it didn't become my personal favorite pho spot. While the broth leaned richer than my preference, I still enjoyed the experience and definitely look forward to trying other dishes next time.

    Updated review for May 2026! Still insanely fast service. It was absolutely packed when we came at…read more12:30 on a Saturday and we were served in less than 6 minutes. Parking is easy in the strip mall lot towards the back. The bathroom situation can get annoying when there's more people since it's singles.

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    House of Three Gorges

    House of Three Gorges

    4.4(391 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    Three Gorges is a small, no-frills restaurant with bold, authentic Chinese flavors with a Sichuan…read morecuisine twist. The menu has nicely seasoned dishes that balance heat, flavor, and aroma. I ordered hot and sour pork soup. I had never had hot and sour soup with meat. Portions were generous, ingredients fresh, and the food arrived smoking hot. The noodles were soft, smooth and flavorful. The pork inside looked like tiny meatballs. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the restaurant was completely full and customers were continuing to flow in. Because the restaurant is rather small, I had to wait about 20 minutes for my order. Jim, one of the owners, said if I had ordered 3 items it would take about 45 minutes, that's why I went with one. You could easily tell that many folks at the restaurant were regulars, which means the food, service or both were exceptional. Definitely will be returning to Three Gorges...

    Even though we've been to this complex off Research a ton of times, we had never been to House of…read moreThree Gorges until last weekend when we met some friends for an early dinner as soon as they opened. Even at 4:30 pm, the place got pretty slammed. We're a house divided on this place; one of us thinks it was really good, while the other one thought it was only OK. The food comes out fast, alarmingly fast. The fried green beans are always a must for us, and these were good, but not superior to any of the other ones that you can find around town. The bok choy was also typical, and the famed mapo tofu--while wonderfully spicy--was really greasy. We both loved the cumin lamb, our favorite dish. What sets it apart here is that the meat is more "wet", and again, the spice factor was just right. We now have to mention the dumplings. Our kiddo ordered some pork pot stickers, and a woman came out to put the plate in front of her; our daughter then proceeded to move the sauce off the plate and was about to dig in when the woman came back, put the sauce back on the plate and then delivered it to another table!!!!!!!!!! How many food safety laws were violated in that moment is beyond us!! The potstickers were disgusting btw...frozen and overfried and terrible. Overall, the restaurant might have been 3.5 stars, mayyyyyyybe 4, but after the whole Dumpling Situation, we're settling on 3. Doubtful whether we will be back though.

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