Great food, great service and great ambiance. We ordered kung pao Shrimp, orange chicken, egg drop soup and sweet & sour soup with egg rolls. The sweet & sour soup was delicious! The king pao sauce was on point! The egg rolls were perfectly crunchy on the outside and the veggie filling fresh. We are originally from southern Cali and are use to mandarin cuisine, now new to Texas; and are happy to have found a new spot. Definitely not a chain restaurant experience or over priced bougie place. Hunan Lion is the real deal! read more

This is an all time favorite of mine. Many years in business and easy to find location. Recently remodeled also! Great parking. It never disappoints me. Very good attentive and friendly staff. The good is consistently good and fresh. The broccoli beef is so good! Great menu with many items to choose from. I definitely recommend. read more

Walked in to pick up my order and the lady smashed a cricket with her foot. Didn't even bother to pick it up... wish I had just denied my order and asked for a refund. Hot and sour foul was inedible. read more

Nothing exciting. Same food as other Chinese restaurants. Lack of enthusiasm from employees. They could move their point of sale equipment from the middle of the dining room to another place inside the restaurant. read more

We ordered take out so I cannot speak to the restaurant just the food. Take out packaging was secure but a lot of styrofoam We ordered the Crab Rangoon: Not quite crispy enough, was very chewy with more cream cheese than crab. Would skip next time Egg drop soup: very tasty and good flavor Lovers Chicken: good, lots of flavor Pork Fried Rice: best dish imo Shrimp with walnut: tasty, less breading than expected but would reccomended read more

There's a reason Hunan Lion has been in business for so long: they serve up good Chinese food at a decent price. Nothing really new or innovative here, and that's okay. If you want tried and true dishes, you've come to the right place. We ordered two appetizers--Salt & Pepper Calamari and Steamed Vegetable Dumplings. The calamari was delicious, but the steamed dumplings were pretty bland (I would skip next time). My main dish of Kung Pao Shrimp was tasty and satisfied my craving for Chinese food. I'm glad some things in Austin remain the same! read more

Hunan Lion - Just a part of the menu - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Service was awesome and the food is delicious! Ambiance is nice too. i highly recommend the lovers chicken

Hunan Lion in South Lamar is a classic American-Chinese food establishment that doesn't give a flying fork about food trends. It's got all the classics, from sweet and sour to General Tso's. While there's only a small vegetable section and no Buddhist mock meats, the handful of vegan options are strong enough to stand alone. Take for example, the garlic eggplant. Cooked to soft, silky perfection, lacquered with your standard savory brown sauce, it's the kind of comfort food I grew up on. So far, this is the closest I've come to east coast-style Chinese takeout; inauthentic and proud of it.⁣ ⁣ Note: the spicy cucumbers at the top are a HUGE miss. I have to be honest and say that they were absolutely dreadful, like limp, watery twigs swimming in duck sauce that someone accidentally spilled hot pepper flakes into. NEVER AGAIN.⁣ ⁣ Otherwise, I'm a fan! It's just a case of knowing what to (and what not to) order. read more

Hunan Lion - Garlic Eggplant - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is always delicious. The service is always quick and the food is always nice and hot. It is a cozy place to eat and the wait is never long. The tofu is super yummy. I will keep coming back read more

I was very disappointed. The decor of the restaurant is very charming but the food is terrible. The wonton soup was mostly salt and wilted wonton, squishy and tasteless wontons. The egg roll that came with the dinner was the worst I every had; tasted stale and chewy like it was 3 days old. The strips of breaded chicken tasted like they were from the frozen food section in a grocery store, devoid of flavor and hardened as if they had been re-heated multiple times. The rice was done well enough but let's face it, rice is not why I go to a restaurant. I have eaten at a lot of Asian restaurants in Austin and most are pretty good but this was the worst. Oh, and 3 tiny pieces of broccoli sprouts were included in the meal. I will not go back. read more

I've been patronizing this establishment since it opened back in the 80s. The food has always been great and the staff has always been very friendly and attentive. When we had the power go out on February 1st due to the severe weather, I needed to find somewhere to get dinner, and very few places were open. Not only was Hunan Lion open, but they were slammed with business and had set up tables in the middle of the dining room for take out orders in order to get everyone in and out efficiently. I was able to place an order as soon as I arrived, and the my had it out to me in less than 10 minutes! There's a reason this place is still going strong after all these years! read more

I love their hot and sour soup, that is what I always order and it always hits the spot!

What a pleasant surprise this restaurant was. We walked in and it felt like we were time traveling back into the 70s. It's very old fashion Chinese like restaurant. We sat down and we were instantly served. We tried the egg drop and the hot and sour soup, both of which were very good. We followed that up with honey crispy chicken and Sizzling shrimp. Both were very tasty as well and the portions are very generous, And the prices are very reasonable. If you've got a hunger for Chinese food and you're on South Lamarr in Austin, give this place a try. read more

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Went during the lunch special. Waitress was very kind and polite. Drinks & food came out quick. Everything was fresh & delicious. I would recommend the orange chicken, lemon chicken and broccoli with beef, Lo mein and wonton soup. The atmosphere was great. I'm visiting from south Texas and I'll definitely bring my family here again. :) read more

I was a little bit hesitant because of the 3 1/2 star reviews but I ordered the Mongolian beef and if you've ever been to P.F. Chang's lately MB -it is just so gross but at this restaurant the Mongolian beef was absolutely delicious and looks like real food versus that commercial plasticky sweet over-the-top disgusting Mongolian beef and P.F. Chang's. It was very good. read more

Hunan Lion - Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE!! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST IN TOWN. I'm currently stuffing my face full of this delicious food as I'm typing this and couldn't wait to post a review haha! Thanks Hunan you've done it again. read more

Not a huge fan of the food here. The wonton soup was too salty and the broth wasn't great. Plus the wontons were just mediocre. The green beans were just ok. The eggplant was mediocre as well. read more

Always a delight! Food is great! Service is excellent! I love coming here. Give it. Try read more

DoorDash dinner from the trusty Hunan Lion. Tried to hit a couple of new things but tonight was a mixed bag. Pupu platter - pork rib, beef satay, egg roll, crab rangoon, fried chicken wing and shrimp. A little heavy on the batter for the chicken and shrimp but overall the platter was good. Note only one of each item as a sampling. Hot and Soup. Always good and a crowd pleaser. Sautéed 3 Seas. Garlic sauce with a medley of veggies, shrimp, scallops and fish. Thumbs up for this classic. Triple Crown Pan Fried Noodles. This one did not win the triple crown for us. Noodles are fried which didn't travel well. They ended up a little greasy and chewy. However the medley of chicken, beef and shrimp with veggies were good. We tossed this on rice instead. Problem fixed. Crispy Tea Smoke Duck. This one was a miss for us. The duck was briny and rather chewy and jerky like. It wasn't terribly crisp and had a rather unappetizingly dark brown coloring. Toss in the even darker sauce and it was a monchromatic salt bomb. Pass on this one - maybe the Peking duck instead. read more

Ate here with a large group on Sunday for lunch. Great service and excellent value. Lunch special includes choice of soup with egg roll and wonton on the side. For my entree I stayed with my go-to General Tso chicken and fried rice. $11.37 feels like a steal for all that food and every bite was delicious. Plenty of parking and seating. Fortune cookie included. read more

Hunan Lion came highly recommended from someone we were talking with recently. We are so happy to have another place to get Sesame Chicken (comes with broccoli) and Lomein. Both were delicious and flavor was perfect. They offer lunch specials which come with soup and egg roll. You do have the option of steamed rice or fried rice. They also offer black bean sauce with jalapeño and your choice of protein as well as chicken and walnuts (similar to shrimp and walnuts) both I have not seen on a menu in forever. We ordered takeout this time around and we were happily greeted by an enthusiastic hostess/waitress who took our order. We haven't had the chance to dine-in but there appears to be comfortable seating. read more

Your food is on the delcline....you as a owner, need to randomly check the quality you are sending out on doordash.... Wonton soup was just broth and poorly made won tons...HORRIBLE... And your meat was burned... August 12th 5 pm Their are better chinese food places, that actually care about quality....make sure you check with your assist chef read more

Hunan Lion - Horrible won tong soup - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

hunan lion is my favorite chinese restaurant in austin. it is so amazing. all the food is delicious and well priced. the restaurant had a great ambiance. the beef lo mein.and the crab puffs are exquisite and sesame chicken. Service is always good and quick. Highly recommend. read more

I don't know why this place has mediocre reviews, I love it. We've ordered Togo food here probably 10 times. My favorites are the hot & sour soup, beef & broccoli, sesame chicken, and honey chicken. read more

****edit - I used to give this place five stars until I tipped them for takeout, they did not give me an idem they charged me for and refused to credit me for the missing item. Damn shame. read more

This review is based on a Door Dash order I got tonight from Hunan Lion and let me just say... YUMMM!! I got the General Tso's Chicken and it is absolutely phenomenal! I've lived in Austin for nearly 2 years and have never come across a better Chinese restaurant that can make this dish. You'd think that just about any Chinese restaurant would be able to successfully make this sweet and slightly spicy deep-fried chicken, but I haven't had this level of quality and flavor ever, until now. I will definitely be back for more from Hunan Lion and am excited to try their other menu options! read more

Hunan Lion - General Tao 's Sauce takeout - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've never been so disgusted at a restaurant. I ordered to-go, only to open the pepper steak and find a roach cooked right there. And it was a small roach so it's the dirty place kind. I was too disgusted to even look through the items I ordered. Literally sick to my stomach. I will never ever eat here again read more

Hunan Lion - Roach in the Pepper Steak - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Your traditional Chinese restaurant. If you're looking for a quick bite and some Chinese food then this is the place for you. Stopped in with some friends on a Saturday evening for dinner and was able to get a table right away. The service is fast and the food is fresh. I would have loved to have more spice with my food but overall a good experience. Plenty of food for me to take home as well. read more

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Hunan Lion is always a solid option for takeout Chinese food. We ordered the beef and broccoli and combination fried rice. Both portions were large and they arrived hot. The combination fried rice had a good overall flavor and they didn't skimp out on the meat or shrimp. The beef and broccoli had a tasty sauce. I would recommend both dishes! read more

Very disappointed. Used to have one of the best shrimp with walnuts, mayo sauce in town. Shrimp was badly overcooked and breading was just plain bad. Cannot recommend read more

Best egg drop soup Best sesame chicken Thank you for a great dinner and great experience. read more

I ordered sweet and sour chicken and they give me chicken tenders with egg roll sweet and sour sauce on the side I mean who in their right mind would want chicken tenders with sauce on the side aswell as the vegetables are completely raw and it looks like they threw my order together in 10 seconds wouldn't order here again. read more

Hunan Lion - Sweet and Sour Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Their lunch options are on point. I am vegetarian and their Szechuan tofu with vegetable fried rice is on point! I would recommend checking this out! read more

Dude, I miss living on Lamar ONLY because of this place. Try the duck it's the best! If I'm not feeling all that fancy I get the beef and broccoli, the beef is so tender and they don't skimp on anything...EVER. If you go by for lunch, your day just got better. I've been getting mine to go when I swing by and it's a quick, organized operation. Their sweet tea is like something you'd find at a BBQ restaurant. No one compares. read more

this is my go-to joint for Chinese-American food. Good crab rangoons, egg rolls, dumpings, spring rolls. Depending on my mood I get their general tso's, orange beef, mu shu chicken or pork, or beef in hunan sauce. All are good. Brocolli with oyster sauce is a simple classic and a great way to get your veg. You can also order steamed vegetables and ask for just brocolli. The Salt and pepper calamari is good, often with plenty of onions (white and green) along with jalepeno if you need some heat. Eggrolls and spring rolls are good, too. The duck dishes are pretty good too, although the smoked duck is a bit overpowering the one time I tried it. Sometimes they have off-days, but not too often. And not so bad I don't order again. Before the pandemic, I was a regular. And it was usually the same couple of guys delivering. When I moved four years ago, I kept ordering. Thankfully, they kept delivering. The usual order service I used for delivery stopped delivering to my location, but I found another that did, so when I'm hunkering for some spicy sweet Tso's or Orange Beef, I'm set. During the pandemic, I've ordered more than I might otherwise, just to make sure they get some business their way. I'd hate to lose a solid local restaurant. read more

My friend has lunch here regularly and suggested meeting here for dinner. The ambiance was nice and the proprietor was a delight! Great recommendations and good service. The menu options are extensive and food delivery was prompt and pleasantly served. Very enjoyable. read more

Ordered twice for takeout via Uber eats and have loved each time. Classic American Chinese food. The crab puffs are great, and their shrimp with mayo sauce was surprisingly good. Always fresh and hot. Highly recommend. Their lunch specials are awesome as well. read more

The perfect lil neighborhood Chinese food restaurant. We've been ordering from here for years. The sesame chicken, egg rolls, crab rangoons are some of our favorites. All the workers have been there a long time and are some of the nicest people around! Help support a local business that strives to serve yummy food. read more

We order weekly from Hunan Lion and we have noticed a steady DECLINE in the taste and quality of the food. Food that CONSISTENTLY arrived hot came cold and soggy. I ordered the shrimp with green beans and it was filled with stems from the green beans and posed a choking hazard. The fried rice was tasteless and sticky/ gummy in texture, inedible in our opinion. The egg rolls used to be very good and now they are different in the egg roll wrapper and came ice cold and soggy. We were incredibly disappointed that the food and delivery service has sadly and severely declined. read more

Tried a new place with friend today. She was having a bad day, week... you know... so Chinese is just the cure. Right? First, I was thrilled to learn they had Moo Goo Gai Pan with white sauce! Yay! Hard to find!! We started with crab puffs. These were crunchy yet warm and gooey in center. Very good! Too many! I had wonton soup - broth was very tasty. No scallions, tho. Friend ordered hot & sour but got egg drop. Said it was good and it looked perfect. Waitress Chris repaired by bringing hot & sour. I ordered MGGP and friend ordered pork with veggies. She got chicken with veggies. Not my friend or Chris' day! My dish was underseasoned but the chicken was perfectly done. Friend's pork (came later) was a bit chewy. After comedy of errors and Chris weathering my friend's withering sense of humor, hugs abounded. We vowed to come back. Lovely restaurant. read more

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