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    FIRST WOK ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Sam H.

    Exactly what I was hoping for from a place like this. Food very solid quality for the price. The portions are literally astonishing. A COMPLETE container of the chicken you order, and then the rice coming in a separate pint container is so elite. Sesame chicken was perfection, and I liked the garlic chicken and wonton! A really good experience, will return! I think this is probably my go-to chinese takeout in austin from now on

    Jordan D.

    Service is always extremely fast! Between my mom, my grandma and I. We at least get their food once or twice a month. The sesame chicken general tso's chicken and broccoli and lemon chicken are always solid. Every time when we have ordered! We usually get fried rice and hot and sour soup and those always hit the spot! Pick up inside. The store is always fast and easy. Can never go wrong with the lunch special that they run Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..

    Tofu with Broccoli
    Hannah K.

    I'm simultaneous disappointed and impressed. Disappointed because when I order "broccoli with tofu," I expect deep-fried tofu with crispy edges, smothered in a garlicky brown sauce. A bit trashy, oily, but comforting and nostalgic. This version is decidedly more healthy, with huge chunks of steamed firm tofu in a very light, almost clear, almost flavorless sauce. That said, I really can't be mad; it was a TON of surprisingly healthy, fresh, and hot food. No lie, it must have been at least two pounds of protein and veggies, plus a pint STUFFED full of white rice, crispy wonton chips, and a fortune cookie. All of one regular entree order, not even a lunch special. Knowing this, absolutely I'd order again. Just spring for some hot chili oil to spice things up.

    Spicy combo lo-mein and reg egg roll
    Victoria M.

    Still hankering for potstickers/dumplings I decided to order from here as I haven't been in a while and remembered it being good. I called to put in an order for delivery but now they only deliver withing a 2 or 3 mile radius and apparently I'm about 5 miles. I wasn't going to order but after getting through my hairwash day and a quick yoga session I was hungry enough to fight the 5pm traffic. I called back and ordered combo lo-mein (spicy), steamed dumplings and 1 egg roll. I wasn't given my total over the phone but it didn't matter. I was told 15-20 minutes, which was just enough time to throw on sweats and get up the road. I made it there rather quickly. I'm sure before 20 minutes had passed since placing my order. I walked in and right up to the counter. The gentleman there wasn't overly friendly. Pretty blunt and straight to the point, asking me for my phone number immediately when I reached the counter. Surprisingly my food was ready and waiting! Even with his demeanor, he still found it within himself to fill me in on his allergy woes while he ran my card. I just found the juxtaposition a bit funny. I got home just as quickly as I'd made it to the restaurant and was seated and ready to eat in no time. To my delight everything was still hot and fresh. The lo-mein wasn't as spicy as I would have liked but I do find that most of the time. I think they try to account for the American pallet and not make it as spicy even when requested. Outside of that it was EXTREMELY tasty! It was loaded with meat, mostly beef. But there was also a ton of shrimp and I think it was pork. There was probably more meat than even noodles! and the veg was almost non existent. Even though I enjoy veggies I don't think anyone would complain about having an overload of meat in their dish. The egg roll was beautifully brown on the outside and fresh and crisp on the inside with the veggies and ground meat. It was exactly what a really good egg roll should be and for some reason so many places do wrong. Here, it's perfection. The dumplings said it came in a serving of 6 but my container had 8. I couldn't believe it! And they were so good!! The wrapper was the perfect thickness with no remanence of oil anywhere. I keep wasabi at home and I mixed it with the soy sauce and was in heaven. I only stopped coming here because there's a place closer and ones that deliver but none of them hold up to this place. I'll start coming here again because its more than worth the drive and definitely worth the money.

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    I barely even like Chinese food but I love me some first wok. I order different kinds of lo mein every time..yummy yummy

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    Bamboo House Austin

    Bamboo House Austin

    4.3(387 reviews)
    9.8 miCrestview
    $$

    My boyfriend has been wanting me to try this place for awhile. i finally agreed and omg. We really…read moreshould listen to them more often This place is amazing. we first came yesterday during the rain, we ordered sweet and sour chicken and the duck. which were both amazing. We also got the Hot green tea which to my surprise was regular green tea instead of matcha which i LOVE. and it was a perfect meal for the weather at the time. our server was great and paying attention to us. We also decided to stop by today since i loved it so much and we got the Eggdrop soup, Lo mein with Beef and the duck again. This time the duck was 100 times better than yesterday and omg so good. The eggdrop soup was one of the best i've had before and was amazing. And the lo mein was so tasty. This time the service was lacking just a little bit. But that's okay. They don't have any music unfortunately both times we came. Overall 10/10 would come back a million times again.

    I really wanted to love the food here, but I think it's because I'm from Houston! Houston has some…read moreof the best Asian food and it's hard to compare when going to other cities. The fried rice was okay, didn't have much flavor, but I appreciate the portion! I did really like that the duck came with the broth (this was the selling point-definitely get this). The duck of was good, I believe this is what people usually come for. I would come again, but I do think there are better places for flavor.

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    Qi Austin

    Qi Austin

    4.4(891 reviews)
    4.7 miMarket District, Downtown
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Went to Qi for dim sum brunch and overall had a really enjoyable experience. Qi is know for…read morecombining western and traditional Chinese cuisine by using local organic farming. Did not have a reservation on this occasion, but they always make me feel welcome and manage to fit us in. Sat on the outdoor covered patio that was cool and shaded. The atmosphere is modern and lively, making it a great spot for a weekend brunch. Started the meal with cocktails including Lycheetini with Deep Eddy Vodka, Giffard Lichi-li. lemon, cranberry, I cut the cranberry. Also had a Fresa Paloma with Socorro Reposado Tequila, Contratto, strawberry, lime, grapefruit, five-spice that was very sweet and garnished with a flower. You are given a card where you can mark your dim sum selections. I ordered the Shrimp Pancake, Snow Crab Ball and Chinese Sausage Sticky Rice. The standout was the shrimp pancake that had a really great texture and flavor. The snow crab ball had a strange texture with shrimp surrounding the snow crab claw. The Chinese Sticky Rice is always a favorite. Also ordered the Truffle Egg Fried rice and Birds Nest with Seasonal Vegetable. The Truffle rice is so flavorful like a flavor explosion in your mouth. The Birds Nest is made with fried potato shreds which contain the a variety of vegetables including cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms and asparagus. The nest is also edible and has a crunchy texture. The presentation of the food is amazing and everything came out hot and fresh. The flavors were on point, and you can tell there's attention to detail in the preparation. Service was attentive outdoors and the pacing of dishes felt just right for a relaxed brunch. This restaurant is truly a gem whether you come for brunch or dinner service. Will definitely be back.

    I wasn't as blown away by the service and menu as I hoped- but continue to hear great things so…read moreI'll be back. Can't recommend the truffle fried rice or soup dumplings enough. The chicken basil pot stickers and pork belly were good.. but a bit dry for my taste. However, the sauces they offer were all good. Martini was a jump scare in color but taste was on pointtt! Service was fine but we were out front on the patio and though our waiter was attentive while we ordered, we ended up finishing and waiting 40 minutes for someone to come by so we could grab the check. I ended up just heading inside and the maître d' was able to close us out. Tables around us were open so I'm not sure what had them held up, and it could've been a one off, but definitely not ideal at this price point.

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    4.5(431 reviews)
    18.7 mi
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    Soooo good! I asked on next-door what was good for Chinese food near me, several people recommended…read moretwin panda although it was a little further than I wanted to drive I'm glad I did! Shrimp and walnut prawn very delicious good size portion nice big shrimp and not gooey . Combination fried rice has plenty of meat. Great flavor and shockingly also has large shrimp. Mongolian beef because I thought I had to give it a try most Asian places I am very particular and don't like chewy meat. Very good not chewy! Bakmi Ayam noodles with chicken and mushroom very good. I like this more than I thought I would. I also appreciate that it had fresh greens on top. it's also served with some chicken broth. I did not use it yet, smells amazing though. When I walked in, I was greeted by two friendly young ladies. I placed my order and waited. I do not have a large waiting area. They also do not have a large dining room. I would love to come back and bring friends as it's a very cute place and the staff is very friendly. Small and casual decor would be a great place to come with friends. They do have some Asian beer in the back cooler. I can see from where I am standing. I apologize, not taking a photo of each dish however I didn't think about it until after I made my plate.

    Soulful flavors and a welcoming vibe defines this restaurant. The hostess was so polite and…read morefriendly. The restaurant is small yet cozy, decorated with Asian themed art. We ordered the tofu hot pot with chicken and vegetables. It comes with a side of white rice. The dish is prepared in a spicy sauce, served in a clay pot. The Indonesian rice noodles with tofu, vegetables and egg were very tasty. We were also offered complimentary wontons with sweet and sour sauce as a starter.

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    Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery - Fried Rice, General Tso Chicken, Lettuce Cups, Potstickers, World Famous Crab Rangoons, Drunken Beef Noodles from Tso Chinese

    Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery

    4.4(268 reviews)
    2.6 mi78704 (South Austin)
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Catering service

    Great for takeout! They're so quick and everything tastes exactly how an American eats Chinese…read morefood. The pad Thai is wonderful and the crab rangoons have plenty of filling. I like this place for easy lunches and dinners.

    UPDATE: I changed this review from 3 stars to 4 stars... I had contacted the Tso's comments page…read moreand relayed the issues. I promptly received an email acknowledging the issues, with promise to communicate that forward. I also received a credit. The timeliness of the response made it clear to me that there is an eye to quality control and that there's earnestness in making things better. I'll raise my "C-" to a "B-" and will give them another chance. ------------- Delivery: It took 1hr 25min for an order of soup, spring rolls, and lettuce wraps to be delivered... on a Monday... after lunch rush... when the restaurant location is less than 2 miles away. Online order: 1:03p; food in hand: 2:27p. That was a bummer. It's normally 30-40 minutes. Food: The small container of the dipping sauce (packed in the spring roll container) had a warped, melted lid... it was packed at the top of my complete order bag, and I suspect that it sat under a heat lamp for about 40 minutes. The spring rolls were soft and pithy and soaked in in the sauce. Kinda yucky. No crunch left. Food: I ordered chicken lettuce wraps. That came in a bi-partition container; lettuce on one side and chicken on the other. The lettuce was totally limp. The lettuce was dark green and looked like it was the nasty stuff you might peel off of a head of lettuce that sat too long in your refrigerator drawer. I'm sure it started out fresh when the meal was packed, but putting it in a container with hot food, and then next to a container of soup, and then letting it all sit under a heat lamp for 40 minutes did it no good. I did contact Tso's online and suggested that they pack lettuce separately for their lettuce wraps. Food: The chicken, the hot & sour soup, and the spring rolls were all a bit salty... saltier than usual, IMHO. Tso's is usually a solid "B", but this meal barely met a "C-".

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    Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery - Fried Rice, General Tso Chicken, Lettuce Cups, Potstickers, World Famous Crab Rangoons, Drunken Beef Noodles from Tso Chinese

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    3.9(422 reviews)
    13.4 miArboretum, Great Hills
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    This was a delightful surprise. I stopped in for dinner here because it was close to my hotel. The…read moreperson who greeted me, seated me, and served me was very friendly and helpful. The place was quiet and pleasant, looking like a more traditional American Chinese restaurant. (I was on the early side, so there weren't many others there yet.) The hot and sour soup was AMAZING. I've had hot and sour soup in probably 50 Chinese restaurants. Always good. This was the best. Most flavorful and spicier than many. Wow! I had Happy Family and a Beans with Onions vegetable dish. Both were great. VERY generous proportions. Lots to take home. The price was reasonable for what I got. And the service was consistently excellent. I'm from out of town, but if I'm back in this area, I'm heading for Twin Lion. It's a real winner.

    Pretty little restaurant with outstanding service and reasonable prices. The food is average. I had…read morechicken with vegetables with a white sauce that frankly lacked any flavor. The won ton soup broth was amazing but the inside stuff in the wonton was oddly chewy. Friend had lemon chicken which is actually sweet & sour only with a lemon sauce. She liked it and said the chicken was very tender. Our server couldn't have been more friendly and gracious. If they could just step up their food a bit, I'd be a regular.

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    Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - Family style -- we had plenty left to take home.

    Family style -- we had plenty left to take home.

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