This was a delightful surprise. I stopped in for dinner here because it was close to my hotel. The person 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. read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty little restaurant with outstanding service and reasonable prices. The food is average. I had chicken 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. read more

I ordered the Mongolian homestyle lunch special with beef and chicken only. The sauce wasn't exactly what I had hoped for, but it was pretty close or close enough to not bump a star off the review. Particularly because the prices are great for lunch special and the menu choices are plentiful. Although we pass this place many times on our shopping trip to the local grocery store, we finally decided to try it out and so happy we did. This will have to become a repeat lunch experience due to the service, prices, and the amount of food you get for the money. read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - Mongolian homestyle lunch special with chicken and beef - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The people were SUPER nice, which is honestly why I'm giving this place a 4 instead of a 3. The egg drop soup was really good and definitely the highlight of the meal. The Pad Thai, unfortunately, wasn't my favorite--the sauce was very vinegar-forward, so it just wasn't for me. That said, I would go back and try a different dish because the service alone made the experience enjoyable. read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - Pad Thai - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We were greeted by the sweetest Zumu (grandmother) who helped us. Unassuming casual restaurant filled with a very friendly atmosphere. The soups are so rich and flavorful at Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant in Austin. The seasoning is excellent. We had the lunch specials served with an egg roll and soup. We also had crab Rangoon - excellent- amazing fried oozing with delicious cream cheese and their steamed dumplings. The dumplings are big and very tasty. I had Mongolian. Perfect. Just perfect. Hubby had the "Dragon and Lion Fight" was also tasty with the vegetables still slightly crispy. We want to come back and try the appetizer sampler. We give this place for the great fresh food and the casual and super sweet service a 6!!. A restaurant does not have to be pretentious and fancy to be a 6 in my book!!! read more

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When you come to Austin you need to stop here for lunch or dinner. Andrea sat us in a cozy corner, took our order and was helpful in making a selection, she was amazing. We started with egg drop soup, egg roll with crispy noodles; it was delicious. Our entrees were cashew chicken and my husband had combination fried rice; both were fresh and delicious. My husband had sweet tea and I got hot jasmine tea. There was plenty of leftovers. The restaurant is nicely decorated while love songs play. We will be returning all the way from Fort Worth Tx. read more

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Stopped by Twin Lion for a weeknight dinner and I was pleasantly surprised. The general tso's chicken was crispy, hot and full of flavor. Eggrolls were crispy and good! Service was also great. Check them out! read more

Standard Chinese fare. Average prices for these inflationary times. The description here says "generous portions", yet the portions seemed to be on the small side. They offered my favorite sauce, hot mustard sauce, so that was a win. The service was quick and ice water was refreshing for a 100+ day. read more

Twin Lion is a cozy place with a pleasant atmosphere and dishes that pleasantly surprise. Especially liked soups - rich and fragrant, well balanced in taste. Lunch dishes were fresh and served quite quickly. Fried snacks had a crispy texture, and cooked dumplings impressed with the size and filling. The main dishes also left a good impression - the products are fresh, the sauces are well-chosen, the vegetables are crunchy. The only thing that slightly reduced the overall impression - small trifles in service: it was not always easy to attract the attention of the staff after serving dishes. But nothing critical. In general, a great place where you can eat without too much pathos. I will gladly return to try even more from the menu. read more

Natives of Austin. Since moving back in 2020 we've been looking for a high quality Chinese restaurant for two years. Twin Lions is a great find. From the amazing Shrimp Toast to the under appreciated Egg Fu Young we haven't found a bad dish yet. The service is excellent and the older women obviously in charge know what they are doing. Never ending tea refills is not a lot to ask for but often lacking. Not here. We've found our Chinese comfort food home. read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - a plate of food - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our clinic orders lunch every other Friday to show appreciation for their employees. It's really nice, I love that we do that because it really does make me feel appreciated! This week we all chose Twin Lion. It's good for a group because there are so many options. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. They have seafood for pescatarian people in the office and also gluten free options as well. I chose the Buddha bowl with a vegetarian egg roll. Was it the best Asian style cuisine I have ever had? Maybe not, but it was impressive considering it was a small restaurant that is likely family owned. I loved that it was a healthy option that still tasted good. My coworkers also liked their various dishes that they chose. All in all, this is a great option for a group of people with various dietary restrictions. It can accommodate a lot of diets and everybody will be happy. read more

I've come here whenever I go into Austin! I think the thing that stands out the most is any of the saucy fried foods like general tso's or orange chicken was amazing. I don't really know how they do it, but they keep the crispiness when they slather on the sauce. You would think overtime, it would become soggy-- but these don't! I also really loved their basil dishes and the fried squid! 10/10 so delicious. Also, there is so much LOYALTY from their clientele. During their breaks during the day, you can see people just waiting in their cars waiting for them to open. I even overheard the owners saying they still have the same people coming after 30 years of service. If you're nearby and want asian food, this is your place! read more

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This is really not good. Everything was a dark brown like it had been sitting out for hours. I got sesame shrimp. Not good at all. If fact, bordering on horrible. I won't be back and I'm hoping I don't get sick. Just terrible. read more

My favorite Chinese in Austin! Great fast service and delicious food every time. Cute interior as well.

Had food delivered so can't comment on service or ambiance. Food was flavorful. I can't speak to authenticity, but we felt it was some of the better Chinese food we have had in the N Austin area. read more

Went here the other week with my mother for the first time. She ordered the assorted fried rice, and I had the sweet and sour chicken. We also ordered the cream cheese puffs as an appetizer. Everything was fantastic, my mom said the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The breading on my chicken was light and crispy. The cream cheese puffs were the best I've ever had. And our server was very nice. We will definitely be back again. read more

I love, love, love this restaurant. The family that runs it is so friendly and kind. But the food is legit. Very good Chinese cuisine. I especially love the Wonderful dinner and the chicken fried rice. They have great delivery and are always fast and the food is still hot. I enjoy the lunch specials when dining at the restaurant and I love the convenient arboretum location.m, which has ample parking. read more

Without hesitation I give Twin Lion five stars. We've been here three or four times and have ordered takeout once (planning on a second round of takeout tonight). The food is really good, the employees are the friendliest I've encountered anywhere in a while. Portion sizes are plentiful, and prices are decent. They have quickly become a favorite for us. read more

We went there for Lunch and we thought everything was top notch! Bathroom- A+ Inside of the Restaurant A+ Service A+ Food and Price A+ on both and at a fair price we both ordered the lunch specials one with Chicken and Vegetable with Fried Rice and Wonton Soup and I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken with Fried Rice and Wonton Soup both were excellent and you cannot find better Chinese Food and Wonton Soup Anywhere I guarantee you that we met the new owner and she was very nice and explained the new ownership changes give this place a try I guarantee you will be back read more

I do not understand the high reviews of this place. I guess we have a gap in tastes, expectations, and quality. My lunch experience here was less than stellar and there's nothing here that would provoke me to come back again, unfortunately. For lunch this place came highly recommended by many people, so I show up and for Covid they are only doing take out. She recommended the Wonderful Chicken, comes with rice, soup, veggie egg roll, for around $11. I read the Special Egg Rolls are really special so I ordered 2 for $5+. In all it came to around $16. I get home and first thing I notice is the rice is dried out and old, and they short changed me on the quantity by giving me a small ice cream scoop's worth (WTF?). A few days ago I had lunch at another Thai / Chinese place and they give you double the rice. The thing is - rice is really cheap, and these places usually throw out a lot of rice at the end of the day. It did not taste good - dried out and old. That is not good. Next thing - the Special Egg Rolls weren't really that special at all. They were small in size like the veggie ones you get w/ your lunch, and these should cost $3 instead of the $5+ range (for 2). The taste? Not that special. I went to Thai Cuisine last week for lunch, they have the same egg rolls on their appetizer bar which they offer free for lunch - as many as you want - and they taste way better. So what that means is egg rolls are cheap, but at Twin Lion they are not as good (as Thai Cuisine) and yet they are very pricey. Pass. The Wonton Soup - not good. The broth tasted off, it was too salty, kind of a plastic-like taste, and the wontons were okay but I did not like this at all - maybe sitting in the pot all day long and got old. The Wonderful Chicken was okay yet far from wonderful and it's definitely not healthy The quality of this dish is mediocre and it contains a lot of breading and MSG. Some may like this, but this is really cheap quality food - plus about an hour later I was ready to doze off for a nap (that's what MSG does to me - knocks me out). With everything so mediocre or bad, it certainly does not motivate me to try anything new here - hope that makes sense? They've been here 30 years (she told me), so they've survived but maybe they're just in a good location w/ limited Chinese options and competition. And maybe they used to be really good back in the day and offered respectable cuisine, but after time their quality and portions have deteriorated. I noticed a few people ordered the wings here, so maybe that's good, but for my lunch the quality was mediocre, they gave me dried out and stale rice in a very limited portion, and the wonton soup was not tasty. It was not a good lunch at all. Nothing special about the special egg rolls which were not worth the price, as it was my first and probably my last meal here. They were not horrible, hence the 2-star review ( = "meh I've experienced better"), they're just not my cup of tea. read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - I don't get the reviews. Special egg rolls wasn't that special & 2 for $5 is a rip. Should be 3 bucks - never again - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Twin Lions is a gem! I'm pretty picky when it comes to Chinese food, and the quality and taste exceeded my expectations. I ordered their Mongolian beef from their Lunch Menu that also came with an egg roll and hot and sour soup, and I demolished it lol. Great portion sizes too! read more

We haven't been here in a couple of years. The food is delicious, but we miss our waiters. No chili sauce just chili oil.. I don't know the difference, but my other half was intent.... The food is great.. please come visit... read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - Mixed meat with garlic sauce! Delicious - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great friendly service. Perfect spot away from all the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin. Perfect location up North, across the parking lot to H‑E‑B at Braker/183. Food was perfectly portioned and a wide variety of the basics. Wonton soup was on par as were the egg rolls. Highly recommend the combination fried rice, shared with others in my party (3) and still enough to have as leftovers. There is wine/beers and sodas/teas/lemonade. Small to medium dining area with enough room for large parties of up to10. Love the whole family-owned vibe this place gives off. If you are looking for back to the basic, regular, Chinese dishes, this place is for you. read more

A group of us went for lunch. Very friendly waitstaff. Food was good. Solid Chinese in a typical Chinese restaurant.

Our favorite egg rolls in town. Wonderful chicken, cashew chicken and egg drop soup- so good! read more

This is top Chinese, hidden gem. It's traditional Dishes in a quiet store front with a few Thai specialties. Portions are very generous. Served fast and fresh. Not greasy...and lots of vegan options or even steamed veggies for those watching calories. Our waitperson was very attentive and checked back often, refilled water, brought extra sauce. This is not your Trendy Asian fair, so don't expect fusion dishes, pulsing music or graphic murals. Noodle dishes were standouts, as was a duck dish and all the appetizers. I'd love to try out some of their specialties. read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - Family style -- we had plenty left to take home. - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were greeted with the friendliest service. The owners were so kind and made us feel at home immediately. We started off with egg rolls which were warm and the vegetables in them were super fresh and crunchy. The duck was crispy and saucy and the vegetable lo mein was again super fresh and big portions. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing vibes. Would definitely come here again. read more

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I've had this spot bookmarked for a while so when my friend wanted to meet up for lunch we checked it out. Parking was a breeze in this shopping center. We came around 1:15pm on a Saturday. We were seated immediately and it wasn't too busy. Servers were attentive. They offer lunch specials even on the weekend. That's a plus. I went with the Kung Pao chicken and egg drop soup. Everything was ok. I wish the Kung Pao chicken had more of a kick. This place started to get busy very quickly. While it is family friendly, there isn't a spot to change a baby at. Luckily, the counter is large enough to use that surface to change a baby. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and the service was amazing. Can't wait to try something else! read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - Egg drop Soup - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Love their Fried Rice which I picked up for book club. Everyone loved it. They have been an Austin staple in the Arbor and the food has not changed. As good as ever. read more

Always looking forward to visiting this place. Staff is friendly. Some dishes are better than others, but consistent with portions. I never have to wait very long for my food. It's always hot and FRESH! read more

ordered takeout & the food was amazing! I got the wonderful chicken & egg drop soup. I'm a snob with egg drop soup & LOVED the one from here! Highly recommend :) read more

I have been eating at this restaurant for many years it use to be really good my favorite place to have lunch but now the ownership has changed and the food is not as tasty as it used to be to be. The service was good but not good enough to return for the food. The sauce on the chicken and broccoli was so sweet taste like they used a pound of sugar The soup was good the egg rolls really small read more

Best hot and sour soup we've ever had! Super friendly and very attentive staff. Quick service. Main dishes are always really fresh and very hot right out of the kitchen. Recommend the chicken with vegetables and Mongolian beef. Really relaxed environment and super clean. We'll be back for sure :) read more

If I could give zero stars I would. I have been eating at Twin Lion for over 5 yrs and usually have good things to say. My fiancé and I order Shrimp Toast alllll the time, so our taste buds are very familiar with the texture and flavor. THIS, IS NOT SHRIMP! DIDNT SMELL LIKE SHRIMP, TASTE LIKE SHRIMP, AND DAMN SURE DIDN'T LOOK LIKE SHRIMP! To the "cook", you are a simpleton to think you could insult my intelligence! This is pork-ground pork! You up charge for seafood but serve me pork?! Last time at this establishment!!! read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wonderful chicken more like where's the flavor chicken Egg rolls were crispy Take out service was prompt read more

Lady up front working register on Wednesday 02/05/2025 at 8 pm, is racist. Was super rude to my husband, while in the same breath being nice to everyone else. It made us extremely uncomfortable and we will not be returning. Food is bomb asf tho read more

Consistently good food and excellent service. We are here about once a month as our standard reasonably priced Chinese joint. Most of the folks here are regulars and the atmosphere reflects that. Friendly and casual with good banter between diners and servers. You can't get 2-3 swigs out of your tea/water glass before the nice lady comes by to refill. They are happy to accommodate most any request you have. Even though the menu says "no substitutions" for the dinner specials, they have never said a word when we ask for minor changes. You can go to fancier and more expensive places, but for a good meal at great prices this is your place. read more

Twin Lion Chinese Restaurant - Hunan Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went during lunch, so chose from their lunch menu, as well as their appetizers. This was our first time there, but definitely won't be our last. We had to order several different items so that we could taste everything, because it was so difficult to choose. The service was impeccable. read more

Went to try this restaurant for the first time. A man behind us was arguing with the waitress because she was demanding he pay for his food in advance. The man asked her if she requests this from everyone and she refused to answer. She walked away and came back again harassing the man about paying in advance. He told her he would happily pay once he is done eating and asked her to leave him alone or call the police to settle the situation. When she came to take our order I asked her if we had to pay in advance and she said no. I said, "Then why does he have to pay in advance?" She refused to answer so we got up and left. The man did look disheveled and posssibly unhoused but why seat him and take his order if you never intended to serve him? Absolutely ridiculous and I will never spend a dollar at your establishment. read more

I went last week to this Chinese Restaurant for the first time. It had some of the best Chinese food I've had in Austin. My favorite Asian food is Sesame chicken and fried rice and this restaurant provided some of the best quality for both. The service was great from the beginning. The staff was very attentive. We got our order taken care immediately. We didn't have to wait long before we got our food. We got refills without to ask for them. I'm definitely returning to this restaurant. read more