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    Wu Chow

    3.9 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Plating

    We had Sunday dim sum and it was great! We tried the Crispy chicken and basil dumpling.

    Lawrencia L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cute restaurant to try.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A lot of the food is shareable for the entire table and the portions are large. The fried rice were good along with the dumplings. The service was great as well.

    Delish tequila cocktail
    Tony O.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful restaurant with modern feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was amazing. Service was good! Come check them out and you won't be disappointed.

    Cucumber salad
    Olga G.

    Came to Wu Chaw to have a quick lunch and sat down right before their closing. We didn't have much time to ponder the menu so we ordered a hot and sour soup, dumplings, and a cucumber salad. Just a quick bite and really enjoyed everything. I have a feeling that this place is really popular at night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very beautifully decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was outstanding and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant was pretty filled for a late lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely be back if I'm ever in Austin.

    Christina M.

    The vegetables were tough and undercooked, and the beef was marinated until it was too salty. There was very little meat in the Mapo Tofu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was full of mosquitoes; I got five bites during the meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Hunan Style Beef
    Marian G.

    Came in on Wednesday early evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was quiet when we arrived but started filling quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is only a happy hour bar menu from 4-5:00. The food was quite tasty and fresh. We had the crispy fish, sweet and spicy chicken and hunan beef. All were very delicious. We will be back.

    Hot & Sour Soup
    Mel R.

    Top tier service, delicious food, and the jungle juice mocktail was a refreshing touch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, kudos to whomever is in charge of the house music - that was the chef's kiss.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A note to the restaurant: The menu price for Austin Restaurant Weeks online ($20) is different than the menu at the restaurant ($25), and [[HIGHLIGHT]]there was a pesky fly/mosquito/gnat that would not let me enjoy my meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Dumplings and dipping sauce
    Maria M.

    On 15 January 2026, at the recommendation of folks I met while on vacation, I had happy hour at Wu Chow. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is very appealing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I sat at the bar where Morgan, the bartender, greeted me warmly and provided outstanding service. The food was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend you check it out if you're in West Austin.

    Chicken dumplings
    Bhagyashree B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wu Chow is a nice date spot. The decor is aesthetically pleasing with a casual vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted slightly coldy at the door and told that there would be a few minutes wait if we didn't have reservations. This was during lunch time on a weekday and we could see a couple of empty tables. Anyway, the service picked up after we were seated. We ordered the veggie and chicken dumplings for dim sum. The green colored veggie dumplings were wrapped nicely and presented beautifully. Chicken dumpling had a very light coat of flour wrap. We definitely liked the veggie dumplings better, both in terms of taste and presentation. The peanut noodles were interesting, they were cold and served in a peanut sauce. We added tofu to the dish as it originally didn't come with vegetables or protein. We were also treated to a complimentary birthday dessert which was a lemon sorbet ice cream and almond cookie. It was appreciated!

    Glass of Daou Chardonnay

    Came in to grab a quick bite to eat this afternoon and when I got here after walking 15 minutes down the street sweating from the heat, I was informed that they were closing early due to a party. Obviously being very disappointed because I was craving their braised eggplant dish and their prawns with walnuts, I was then greeted by the manager Victoria, who graciously let me sit down at the bar and bought me a glass of wine and then proceeded to give me a gift card for the next time that I come in. First class, she went above and beyond and simply, made my day! Cheers to Wu Chow, the sweet bartender and of course, Victoria the manager.

    Adam S.

    I would give this unique Asian/Chinese eatery 10 stars if I could! Lots of Gluten Free options on almost the entire menu. We started with their amazing hot & sour soup and their dry fried local green beans. After that we had the Braised Pork Belly with Chinese celery, and the Cantonese mixed greens. Fantastic flavors all around. The staff is super attentive, friendly & helpful, (shoutout to Griffin). Next time we will be back with more people so that we can try more dishes! And.... A very reasonable $25 corkage fee; bonus!

    Conblucius and Tequila Mockingbird
    Andie O.

    This was my first time at Wu Chow and my companions second time. Since we went after 6PM we didn't have problems finding free street parking. The restaurant was nice with light coming in through the front windows. I liked the mahjong tile wall. We both started with a cocktail. I ordered the Conblucius and she ordered the Tequila Mockingbird. Both drinks were good but I think I liked hers better even though I don't normally like tequila. We ordered vegetarian eggrolls, pork soup dumplings, the dry fried green beans and the Two-Faced Crispy Noodles with chicken and beef. The green beans were definitely my favorite. The egg rolls are rolled thin so it's hard to taste the veggies, but you did get some flavor. The soup dumplings hold their own but there are better options in Austin. I was divided on the noodles. There was good flavor but it seemed like the meat and veggies were unevenly cooked. I found the service to be good without hovering. I would be open to trying by Wu Chow again.

    My-Tie ($17)
    Wendi K.

    We dined here for Valentine's Day. It is a Szechuan style Chinese restaraunt with a high end spin that caters towards a more Westernized crowd. The drinks taste nice but the prices are pretty outrageous. We had the Tequila Mockingbird ($24) and My-Tie ($17). Food: Recommend: The dumplings are amazing and taste super fresh. We tried the pork soup dumplings ($14) and beef pot stickers ($14). Singapore Noodles ($23) - choc full of 3 types of protein (chicken, shrimp, and char siu). Super flavorful and delicious! Green Beans ($16) - yummy, garlicky, lightly fried. Neutral: Chicken and Taro Eggrolls ($8) did not taste like much but were nice and crispy. Not good: The Hunan beef ($23) was too spicy. I have a pretty high spice tolerance, and to me the level of spice detracted heavily from the dish. To my boyfriend who does not have a high spice tolerance, it was inedible. Our meal was served with a large bowl of fluffy white rice. The staff and our waitress were absolutely wonderful. Food came out in a timely manner.

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    Ask the Community - Wu Chow

    Do you have gluten free options?

    We have quite few gluten free options and our staff is well trained to accommodate.

    What's parking like?

    There's a parking lot on the right side of the restaurant. You just have to pay to park and then walk across the street and boom you're there! I've never had a problem parking, usually pretty empty.

    Do they put cheese on their okra?

    Cheese should not be put on okra. Okra should be hollowed out, stuffed with a mixture of cheese, jalapeno and caramelized onion, then breaded and deep-fried. They can be prepared the night before and fried for breakfast, and then you should serve… Read more

    Has Happy Hour started back up yet? Hoping to finally take my Mom for an early Mother's Day!

    Happy Hour is now back! Monday -- Friday 5pm-6pm on the patio and in the cocktail area -- hope to see you soon!

    Is happy hour still till 6 on the patio?

    Not yet -- we are currently just offering our dinner service -- curbside, delivery, or dine-in with Dim Sum Brunch returning this Sunday!

    Do they allow dogs on the patio?

    What's the best time to go to save money? We wanted dim sum and wanted to go whenever their discount/happy hour is.

    They have a HH from 5-6:30pm M-F and there is a separate menu (no Dim Dum). Dim Sum is only offered on Sundays. It's reasonably priced and delicious. Make sure to make a reservation for Sundays.

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