We have been coming here and taking out since Din Ho opened and we were used to fantastic food. This time, Saturday night at 630pm, the service was downright rude. There were raw onions in the Cantonese noodles and the Black Bean Shrimp had uncooked peppers and onions. We politely told the older lady who is always there and she argued that we should not complain, no apology..unbelievable. I am so sad that an old favorite was so horrible. read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - Uncooked onions - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This spot is totally underrated. We ordered a ton of food for our small party of 3, and everything was delicious. The char su and roasted pork belly were cooked perfectly. But my favorite dish was the Peking duck that was served with fluffy baos. If I didn't live in Cali, this place would be in heavy rotation for me. read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Flavoring was decent but was VERY surprised to see my combination fried rice with only shreds of meat... feel like I was skimped. And one of the only Chinese places I see to use ground beef for their beef in rice. Very disappointed for the price read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - "R1. Combination Fried Rice - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing, authentic cantonese/chinese BBQ restaurant!! I think this is the ONLY truly authentic chinese BBQ restaurant in Austin. I grew up in Dallas with a plethora of these restaurants so know what you're getting into before you come in. The service is typical Chinese restaurant service. No frills, quick service, and polite staff. We were greeted immediately and seated. The restaurant itself is a very typical Chinese restaurant with takeout boxes and supply boxes lining one wall and slightly tacky asian decorations. The menu is expansive and the food came out hot and delicious! Keep in mind each portion is for about 2-3 people like family style. My boyfriend and I typically order 2-3 dishes and have plenty of leftovers. We've done delivery from here too and it's always hot! We will be back! read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - NS1. Wonton Noodle Soup - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love this restaurant! My favorite dish is the walnut shrimp! Last visit I had the chicken moo goo gai pan which was great. By far the best egg drop soup I've ever had. Our server was super sweet & charming. read more

The place was extremely clean and the service was IMPECCABLE! The food was delicious and fresh. The tea was good and not watered down (as a Texan, iced tea is important to me!). We got some pork belly and combination fried rice. We did see the cooked duck hanging in the window after ordering, but will get that next time we're there! The only downside for me was the rice was just a tad bit too oily for my stomach's liking, but I'd still eat it again! read more

Overall, a good choice for traditional cantonese style food with quick service and standard prices. We ordered the set for 4 at around $85 and a fried fish. We expected slightly larger portions as some bbq cuts were small and the fish did not have too much meat but the taste of every dish was still very good. Their spicy chili oil was one of the best chili oils we have had, very spicy and full of flavor. Large pot of pu er tea accompanied the meal well. read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - Fried crispy pork chop - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's a Friday- I just wanted some rich, tasty Chinese food, but sadly Din Ho didn't match my expectations. I had read great reviews about Din Ho online and was definitely excited to try their food. I kept it basic and ordered General Tso's ($14.95) and added broccoli (+$2.00). I ordered delivery and my food came in about 40 mins with everything correct. The food itself was definitely pretty and came in huge portions, so I assumed it would taste just as good. Unfortunately, I was wrong. The rice wasn't bad (granted, it's hard to mess up steamed rice), but the chicken and vegetables had little to no flavor. It almost tasted like the sauce was mixed with water. The chicken was fatty and rubbery, and didn't have much spice. I ate a few pieces but couldn't bring myself to eat anymore. In their defense, I did order online so it wasn't fresh when it arrived. I might give it another shot in-person, and I'd definitely recommend trying one of their signature BBQ dishes instead. Hopefully I'm wrong in my negative review! read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - White Rice - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We came as a table of 3 and chose the set for 3 option and ordered an additional lo mein, and we thought it was more than enough food. The char siu was super tender and flavorful I will definitely be ordering that again. The fried crispy pork chop and sautéed snow pea leaves were definitely our favorite items of the evening. The pork chop was super crispy, just fatty enough, and the salt seasoning was delicious. I love sautéed snow peas in general and I thought this one was delicious and the oils it was soaked in was sooo addicting. The lo mein had a variety of meats in it which I really appreciated. The soup tasted like a traditional soup that I know a lot of Asian parents would appreciate, and there is also a pretty strong ginger taste to it. We were seated right away, service was very nice and we will definitely be back to try others on their menu! read more

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The food here is absolutely delicious and the service was quick. The portions were tremendous and easy fed us all. I would definitely recommend this to friends and I'd like to come back again. read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - Eating lunch with friends - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Growing up in SoCal, Cantonese cuisine was/is my favorite style of Chinese; so I was really excited to find that this restaurant was a short drive away. Char Siu is an art form and we can't wait for our next family style meal here. I'm sure the other patrons and waitresses were quite curious to see two millennials order enough food for a family of 5. read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - All the things - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is amazing. It's a little whole in the wall restaurant with authentic Chinese food. The prices are moderate but can add up when ordering several items. I gave it 4 stars only because the emphasis is more on the food quality and not so much the ambiance. But I will say we come here once a week. My 7 year old son absolutely loves the duck here and asks me to take him quite often. I can't get enough of the BBQ pork wonton noodle soup myself. One of my favorite restaurants. I almost don't want to share in fear of it getting too busy for me. read more

This place has awesome food the pork fried rice is so good!!! The best Chinese food we have had in Austin

TLDR: A good place to sample Chinese BBQ; very much recommended. I came to Din Ho's as part of a group and got to try a few of their dishes, all of which I was very pleased with. Service is fast, if brusque. Parking is plentiful in the lot, and it's a great spot for groups. Puzzling that they don't do lunch specials but perhaps that's a sign that they get enough business at lunch as-is! 1) Fried Wontons - Unlike some places that fill them with cream cheese (shudder), these are filled with shrimp and minced pork, and are excellent one-bite appetizers. 2) Chicken potstickers - Also excellent, crispy and heavier than the wontons. 3) 2 Choice BBQ - Roast Duck and Chinese BBQ Pork - This is the restaurant's specialty, and it shows. The duck is properly done, with a nice soy/five spice flavor, and the BBQ cha siu is sweet and tangy as it should be. Extra kudos for serving it on a bed of white rice, some places skimp there. I need to add a couple of notes here. a) Chinese BBQ pork is fatty. Like, pork belly fatty. Complaining that it's greasy is a tad churlish. When it comes chopped up and in fried rice it's been cooked more, that's why you'll find it firmer or 'less fatty' in there. b) Duck is fatty and bony. That's the way duck is - there's no meat except on the breast and leg, and the grease comes from the layer of fat they carry to keep warm as they're waterfowl. c) Roast duck does not have the crispy, shiny skin you see on the 'hanging' ducks in the window. Those are Peking (okay, Beijing) duck that come in the Beijing duck platter, which you have to order whole. What can I say, it's a delicacy that's tough to prepare, which is why you won't find it on the menu at Panda Express. 4) Seafood Fried Rice - This is a standout, as it's a properly done fried rice - bits of charred fried egg, some veggies, good texture - and it's studded with crabmeat, scallops, and even bits of squid! 5) Singapore Fried Rice Noodles - I got this stir fried with BBQ pork, shrimp, eggs, shredded carrots and onions. It's spicier, with a nice kick to it and a yellow look probably from turmeric. Highly recommended, though I found this dish a little *too* greasy. In sum: Very good Chinese place, you need to check it out! Pro Tip: On the weekends, show up before 11:45 if you're not fond of crowds. This place can fill up relatively quickly! read more

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Great food! We tried several dishes and loved them! Duck, Happy Family, many! We weren't crazy about the intestines my son ordered to try. You will love this place! We had a great time celebrating birthdays! Services for very good also! Make a reservation, they get busy! read more

Food is always great and highly recommend. Our favorite is the bbq pork or bbq duck and the noodle wanton soup!

The food is the best Chinese in Austin. Family owned and operated. So much to choose from. BBQ is outstanding especially the pork belly. Try the fried tofu as well with the small shrimp on top. Snow pea leaves are amazing. They close early in the evening and sometimes have a line out the door. Enjoy! read more

My friends and I were looking for a new Friday night spot to try as our previous one went takeout only. We came on a Friday night and there was small wait to get in, so we walked around the grocery store nearby. I ordered the crispy pork chop and had the fried dumplings for the table. My pork chop was fresh and delicious and the dumplings were scrumptious. My wife ordered the duck fried rice, which was also very good. read more

6.30pm Friday, nearby restaurants have hour waiting lists- this price point a bit higher- we get seated immediately. Fast service, lots of choices. He got combo BBQ platter for $24, mine Hunan Beef $16. We got a pot of steamed rice for the table, hot jasmine tea (delicious). Normally we would have a to-go box but we skipped breakfast and lunch to try a nearby buffet so not happening. Everything was great, more of a date night place. They do have a few larger tables you can reserve. read more

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I typically like Din Ho but with this recent visit I was a bit disappointed. I got Roast Duck & Roast Pork over Rice to-go ( which was quite a bit more than I thought it should be at $15). The Roast Duck pieces lacked any meat whatsoever... I pretty much received bones with some Duck skin! read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - Roast Duck & Roast Pork over Rice - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Finally after living in Texas I have found a Canton Chinese Restaurant, that is so delicious like the one I grew up eating. First off the restaurant is very clean and the atmosphere is lovely. I took my adult son to have some good Chinese food. I saw the pictures on Yelp and Google and I figured I'd give it a shot and hope it is good! OMG...we had the char siu fried rice, won ton soup, pot stickers and the Barbecue Combo. The chicken and Char Siu were spot on and delicious and the duck was amazing! We didn't realize how much food we ordered, we couldn't come close to finishing it so we took the rest to go and ate it the text day. Thank you Din Ho for some very delicious food! read more

We have been going to Din Ho for 20 years and tonight my wife and I both made orders i did it on line and she ordered as walk-in. Of course we were not aware the orders were identical and for your family. We immediately went back and talked to them at the restaurant and they said take-out was paid for both orders and they would not refund us for one of the orders because they were identical or not. So we were charged $150.00 instead of $65.00 we were very upset that they would not refund us for one of the meal orders. They know us there because we were frequent customers. Well this is really sad and very upsetting given all the years we have gone to them. Well we will no longer be ordering any food again from them and will end 20 years of patronage. To the management thanks for rewarding us for our investment of 20 years buy screwing us out of $150.00. read more

The food is fresh and delicious. Service is great and normal delays on food due to demand. The ambiance is for families. Everything we order has been so tasty. read more

When I say this is some of the best Chinese food I've had in Austin-it's not a lie. Food comes out fast and hot! It's my go to spot now. Love this place read more

Good quality, affordable, tasty chinese food!! My only complaint is that it was really hot inside so i was very sweaty the whole time and it was hard to get the servers' attention. But 5 stars for amazing food! Their egg& tofu bokchoy special was my bf's favorite. The bokchoy was very fresh and tasted super healthy and their tofu was soft inside and savory outside. Shrimp with garlic sauce was a dish you can get at any chinese restaurant. It was very good but nothing extraordinary. Eggplant with shredded pork hotpot!! This was my favorite. the eggplant is very hot and burned everyone's mouth so make sure to cool it down before attempting to eat it haha The sauce was a little tangy which i LOVED and the eggplant & pork went so well together. There is a long line if you go at peak hours so be prepared! read more

Din Ho Is the best Chinese food inn Austin maybe service is not excellent but their food taste make you forget it Food is delicious!!!

One word, PHENOMENAL!! You won't regret it. Top notch!! Fried rice, absolutely. Duck, yes please! All good!! read more

i am Chinese immigrated here and lived in many different cities with large Asian communities. I don't understand the high reviews. I've given this place several tries and ordered over 10 different dishes. The BBQ are basic. Not bad but not 4 stars. I rather go to ranch 99 to get their BBQ. I tried very basic standard Cantonese dish and they are not authentic and do not taste good. Go to first BBQ in Chinatown DO NOT waste your money here. This is not what good Cantonese food is. read more

bring a party big enough to use a table with a lazy susan, get at least one duck, and order a bunch of random shit to go with it and enjoy read more

Only to go at the moment as the dining room is still closed. Portions are very generous for the price. My pick up time was surprisingly quick. Ordering online is very straight forward. This place satisfied my Chinese food fix, so I will come again when I'm craving it! Seafood Pan Fried Noodles - Super delicious and they don't skimp on the seafood. The sauce and seafood are in a separate container and not already mixed in the noodles. I prefer it so it isn't already completely soggy. Sesame Chicken - Actual pieces of chicken whereas some places taste like it's all batter. The sauce is laid on a bit too thick for me, but overall still great. It comes with an order of rice too! read more

Anything with the head still attached I'm in! Meat hanging salty sugary drips of fatty deliciousness. read more

Their roast duck is as good as it gets in Austin. I have had a lot of roast duck in Chinatown in San Francisco and their's is as good.

Our recent visit with friends with whom we have dined at Din Ho many times was very disappointing. When the main dishes arrived with the soup we ordered, we asked the waiter why we did not have a chance to enjoy our soup before the mains arrived. He indignantly replied, "You're in a Chinese restaurant and that is always how we serve!" When were enjoying our conversation with our friends we had not seen for some time, and the restaurant had several empty tables, and no line of people waiting for tables, this waiter demanded that we LEAVE the restaurant, because we had been there over an hour. I might expect this in Manhattan, but in over 50 years of Austin dining, we have never been treated so rudely. They're not the only place that serves good food, and it will be difficult to return to a place we once enjoyed. read more

The Din Ho team always deliver fantastic, authentic food and outstanding customer service!

Food was excellent and authentic. Cooked very well and a wide variety of flavor. Service was average. Did not feel like it was anything special but it wasn't bad either. The ambiance felt very relaxing and calm. Would definitely recommend and it in one of my top Chinese restaurants in Austin! read more

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If you are looking for an average run of the mill food that will throw some brown rice and chicken on your plate you're at the wrong spot. Din Ho is in a category of it's own. From the moment you walk in you know you're in a authentic Chinese restaurant by the BBQ duck and ribs that get you. I've never been here when they aren't busy but the service is always great. The waiters are always hustling but your cops are never empty and when you order one of the soups they will actually serve the soup for you. Why would they serve the soup, that's because the soups come in a bucket sized bowl that is sufficient for 3-4 people. I'm usually very apprehensive of any restaurant that had a big menu. Most of the time the place is trying to get you but something even if it's only ok. At Din Ho the menu is very extensive but of the 15-20 plates me and my family have tried not a single one is below excellent. From the fried tofu to the Peking duck everything is what I imagine great Chinese food should be So of you are looking for an exceptional dining experience you would be hard pressed to find a better place than Din Ho read more

Best Chinese food I've had in awhile. Oh so good. Friendly staff, easy parking, good for groups, and phenomenal duck.

Great Hong Kong Style Noodle Soup and excellent peking duck. We got it for take out and it was amazing.

You can always rely on a Chinese establishment to be open on New Years Day... and they were BU-SY! We were seated right away thankfully as tables for two were plentiful. They are known for their *Roasted Pork Belly*, *Roast Duck*, and *BBQ Pork*. You can even see their duck hanging in the deli case at the entrance, the caramel glow tantalizing to behold. The boy (aka the Wonton Don) ordered his Wonton Noodle Soup with said Roast Duck, because damn that sounds epic. The soup was savory and flavorful and the wontons were a good size, but according to the don, key ingredients were excluded so they were a little dry and not as tasty as they could be. The duck, however, no matter how delectable it looked in the deli, was a bit *meh*. The skin was thin and wrinkly, plus it was not very flavorful or sweet. We wanted moar meat, so the *2 Choice BBQ* plate sounded grand. I thought they were Cantonese here, but they screwed up this order and didn't give us the BBQ Pork with the Roasted Pork Belly, as was requested in pure and clear Canto. Again, I wasn't a fan of their duck here so I didn't care to have more, but their roasted pork belly was the BIZNESS. Big and fatty with crunchy skins... heaven! All the praise to that pork belly which somewhat made up for BBQ Pork mishap. read more

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Din Ho - I have been visiting you since 2000. Yes, almost 2 decades of tasty dishes and the infamous BBQ windows. I put up with it when you raised rice prices to $1/bowl around 2010, which frankly is quite ridiculous since everyone knows how it is a basic staple across all Asian cultures to have rice with your meals. This is especially true with dining "family style," which you claim to be. This week we went in for a meal for 4 adults and 1 child, thinking nothing of it when ordering the quintessential "pot of green tea," as one would when eating traditional Chinese BBQ style dinner. When we got our bill, it was $8/tea cup! $8.00?!?! ARE YOU SERIOUS? Let me show your readers the 4.5 oz glass of tea cup in the attached photo. I can buy a set of 36 of those glasses for 34.99! It was not even the loose leaf green tea. It is a tea bag! A tea bag seeping in a pot! I did not expect to pay $32 for Lipton green, but you know what, you've made your position clear. I will NEVER, EVER come back here. From now on, I'd rather not eat or will drive the extra 5 miles to First Chinese BBQ in Chinatown and Hao Hao on N I-35. Good bye. This is absolutely offensive the way you treat your customers. read more

Din Ho Chinese BBQ - 1 glass of this tea is $8/person. Better be REALLY thirsty. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas