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    Hai Ky

    3.6 (559 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HAI KY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Egg rolls, pork & shrimp spring rolls, bun bo hue, and grilled pork banh mi
    Angelica L.

    Rating: 3.8/5 [delivery] Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($9.14): The French bread was actually really good, tasty, and perfectly toasted. The butter helped elevate this sandwich. Pate was there but more subtle. Grilled pork flavors were not bad. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup ($14.95): This does not taste like Bun Bo Hue and lacked the satay, lemongrass, and shrimp paste flavors. It also did not come with banana blossoms. The broth is spicy but lacks depth of flavor, even after I squeezed in the whole lime. I did not like the broth at the beginning but it grew on me as I sipped on it more. Two Egg Rolls ($6.90): These tasted good and were crispy. The egg rolls were stuffed with pork, shrimp, mushroom, and veggies which were balanced in portion and taste. The sweet and sour dipping sauce was okay. Two Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls ($6.90): Not good. There was too much vermicelli noodle, and the spring rolls did not taste very fresh. The pork and shrimp were dry as well.

    Norbert M.

    I had egg rolls and kung pao chicken. Egg rolls ok but not hot, like they had been sitting in a warmer. The chicken in the kung pao was dry, like it had been cooked before being thrown in the stir fry. There was little sauce, and the rice was overcooked and dry. The food wasn't as good as it looked in the photo.

    Spicy Hai Ky.  Addicting!
    Mark F.

    I so miss this restaurant being north. They used to have a store north a few years ago but it closed so the only one is south, which we rarely get to since we don't go south. My favorite dish is the spicy Hai Ky dish with chicken and noodles. So darn good and boy they load you up with chicken. Just love that dish, it is so filling so tasty and not too spicy to take away from the overall dish. Please consider coming North Austin again! I would be a very regular customer!

    "Shrimp" spring roll

    Ordered shrimp spring rolls and they were big but each only had 1 small shrimp in them. Super disappointing. I also got spicy beef noodle soup and pad Thai. The soup was bland, there was no kick to it whatsoever and the sliced beef was dry. The pad Thai wasn't "bad" it was just different from any other pad Thai I've ever had before. No, I guess it actually was bad. Highly unenjoyable experience overall. I did a pick up order.

    Angela P.

    It's a small mom and pop shop, simple decorations, but very authentic feel. Service is excellent. The broth is so delicious and a level 4 out of 10 spicy. Adding a couple of lime squeezes will bring out the perfect balance in flavor. No need to add any extra seasonings.

    #44 pork & eggroll vermicelli
    Stephanie W.

    No-frills, smaller spot in south Austin. It's been on my list, but I don't think I'd come unless I was craving pho and I was already in the area. The pho dac biet was a bit small in noodle portion and salty in soup $12. I liked the cold vermicelli dish (~$14) more, and loved the char on the pork, as well as generous portions of meat in both dishes. Egg rolls were okay. Quick service.

    Build your own stir fry
    Ezekiel A.

    It's always the hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurants that absolutely rock your world. It's a rule in my household that Asian places with 3 stars are the best places. And this hits all of those spots. The pho was so flavorful and not to mention cheap. It was a small place but the vibe was on point. Waitresses were nice and the food came out quickly.

    Tea for two people, two full sized pots . You might need to clarify one pot of tea, two cups.

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    18 years ago

    I love this place - totally delicious food; great staff; cheap and cheerful!

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    16 years ago

    How is it possible to have the best sesame tofu on the planet and the most horrifying spring rolls? Great prices.

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    15 years ago

    One of the best places in Austin for good Bun and Pho. I always get the combo. I wish it was a little cleaner but i can deal with it.

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    14 years ago

    Pho is legit and best in Austin I've had to date. I'll be back again and again.

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    13 years ago

    The oltorf location is the best, don't waste your time with the others!

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    8 years ago

    The favor is not good as 888 restaurant, light is dark and taste is salty yucky.:( really bad experience

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    10 years ago

    Chicken pho was good. The spring rolls were not...each had only one shrimp and it was mainly made up of noodles)

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    17 years ago

    Very high quality food. The flavors are outstanding! Very good veggie options.

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    14 years ago

    Only place I've been able to find Singapore noodles. Great Spicy Hai Ky as well.

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    14 years ago

    #9 is the best pho option in town, great thai iced tea and the guys provide really nice, efficient service

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    13 years ago

    Vege Pho is the hangover cure fo sure

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    13 years ago

    I love this place. It's one of my go to Vietnamese spots. Love their eggrolls. Not my favorite pho spot, but pretty good!

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    13 years ago

    Their sesame chicken and fried rice are delicious. I love this place. It's delicious.

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    13 years ago

    They are so consistant and I love that! I know I can come here on a good or a bad day and I'll feel so much better!

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    11 years ago

    American Vietnam, nothing impressive, atmosphere too dark. I had better quality pho. Unfriendly staff.

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    4.4(902 reviews)
    2.9 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 met a couple of friends here last week for an early (before 5pm) get together that I thought was…read morea happy hour, but turns out they don't have happy hour so we paid regular prices. The place reminded me of Ling Wu in the Grove area because the decor looked similar. Maybe they are owned by the same people? Firstly, I was impressed with the fact they had a FREE parking garage nearby since this is in the downtown area and next to Whole Foods. It took me a bit to find it as I'm directionally challenged, but I did and was just running a bit late. We really enjoyed the food and cocktails. I got the Singaporean noodles, a mezcal drink, and a sake. The serving size was big so I had plenty to take home. We shared many of the other dumplings and dim sum items. Everything was very good! The place wasn't too crowded so after we paid our bill we sat around for a while longer to chat and catch up. Usually someone would come by to see if we needed or wanted anything further, but no one did so we kept chatting and left. I'm happy to know of a central location with easy parking as a future place to meet people. I wish they had a happy hour because the bill for 3 of us was unexpectedly higher than usual.

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    House of Three Gorges

    4.3(398 reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    House of 3 Gorges never disappoints! I always forget how tasty their food is until I take that…read morefirst bite of the meal. The jumping fish and green beans have always been my favorite, but this time, I tried the Dry Pot Lamb as well. It was so good! I usually don't enjoy the gamey taste of lamb, but somehow the meat tasted more like beef, but more tender! Service is always fast. Very minimal interaction besides ordering up front. But hey, you come here for a tastey and reasonably priced meal, not the service!

    On Sundays, we eat Chinese! At least when mom's in town, or a special occasion, or (another rare…read moreoccasion) she's not cooking. Located in the TARGET shopping center, they're spicy like DASHI, casual like AUSTIN - open for counter service 11-2 & 4:30-8:30 TU-SUN (closed MON) & delivered by UBER EATS + DOORDASH. More reasons to break out of the house: HIGHLY DECORATED & AWARDED by INFATUATION, EATER, AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN & CHOWHOUND. Texans will love the heat on the CHONGQING MALA CHICKEN with LOTS of jalapeño & Sichuan pepper, but there's little dimension to the flavors beyond HOT, HOT, HOT! EGG ROLLS are satisfying with a traditional sweet & sour. VERY impressed with a BEEF BRISKET & RADISH SOUP - a rich yet delicate broth cradles simple ingredients, the radish absorbing hearty flavors but maintaining nourishing vegetal properties. I love the way they "KEEP AUSTIN SPICY" and am looking forward to some house specials upon return.

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    Dumpling World - Pork and mushroom dumplings

    Dumpling World

    4.3(261 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Dumpling World was a very enjoyable experience and gave us a chance to try a nice variety of…read moredishes. We had the Pork Sticky Rice Shumai, Pork Xiao Long Bao, Shrimp & Pork & Chive Steamed Dumplings, Eggplant & Minced Pork Noodles, and Pineapple Fried Rice. Everything was flavorful and satisfying, and ordering several different dishes was definitely the way to go. The dumplings were the highlight, especially being able to try several different styles and fillings. The Xiao Long Bao had that comforting soup-dumpling experience you are looking for, while the shrimp, pork, and chive dumplings offered a completely different flavor and texture. The sticky rice shumai was another nice variation. The Eggplant & Minced Pork Noodles added a hearty, savory dish to the meal, and the Pineapple Fried Rice provided a nice balance with a little sweetness. Overall, Dumpling World is a great choice if you enjoy dumplings and want enough variety to explore beyond just one or two traditional options. Good food, plenty to choose from, and definitely a place we would visit again.

    Having grown up in a household where dumpling making and preparation were treated as a meditation…read moreon perfection, I've been incredibly pleased to see Austin seriously upping its dumpling game. While I've yet to find a Korean joint with a proper Korean mandoo on offer, Chinese varieties are thriving with the likes of Julie's Noodles, Steamies, Lin's and, the subject of my review, Dumpling World. Definitely don't expect ambiance here. After suffering the Triangle's persistent lack of parking, you'll walk into this place and find a really spare, almost utilitarian set up that screams "we mean business." They definitely mean business. I've probably been here a good 5-6 times, and have tried almost everything on the menu. Soup dumplings shine -- my daughter refuses to eat them anywhere else -- and their recently introduced thumb buns, which I think are fried mini soup dumplings, just ooze flavor. More traditional half-moon dumplings, no matter your filling of choice, steamed or fried, never disappoint. Don't ignore the non-dumpling items too. I don't know what the seasoning is in their green beans, but it's ridiculously delicious. You'll never look at green beans or haricot vert the same way ever again. Good, but unremarkable, are the soups and stews. Better to get those at other Chinese eateries. I don't mean to dissuade anyone from those, but did you really come to a place called Dumpling World to eat anything but dumplings? It gets crowded here at times so I recommend trying on a weekday evening. Uniformly, whether it's packed or slow, service is quick and courteous. With dumplings this good, it's clear that humility is one of the key ingredients to their consistency and quality.

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    4.5(431 reviews)
    17.2 mi
    $$

    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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    Hai Ky - vietnamese - Updated September 2026

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