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10 Best Chinese Restaurants in Austin

Austin's Chinese restaurant choices in this comparison range from handmade noodles and Szechuan cooking to soup dumplings, Northern Chinese breakfast and takeout. Compare the menu focus and dining format that best fit your occasion.

How we rank this list

This selection of Chinese restaurants in Austin weighs each business's reputation, which anyone can check online, against how much of its work is devoted to this service. Those that do exactly this, and have done it well for years, come first.

Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.

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Featured Chinese Restaurants in Austin

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#1
1618 Asian Fusion
4.86,329 reviews
Groups wanting to explore several Asian culinary traditions in one mealDiners interested in dim sum brunch and fusion dishesGuests looking for cocktails, patio dining or social-hour options
#2
Suzi's Chinese
4.7352 reviews
Casual Chinese meals with generous portionsDiners who want adjustable spice levels or outdoor seating
#3
四姐 Special Noodle
4.61,318 reviews
Groups looking to share generous Chinese dishesDiners seeking handmade noodles, baos or dumplingsGuests craving soup dumplings or beef noodle soup

Compare 10 Chinese Restaurants in Austin

1618 Asian Fusion, Austin#1
Strengths

  • A menu spanning Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Singaporean and Southeast Asian flavors

  • All-day dim sum brunch

  • A Monday-to-Thursday social hour from 4 to 6 p.m.

1618 Asian Fusion

4.86,329 reviews
1618 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
A good fit for
Groups wanting to explore several Asian culinary traditions in one mealDiners interested in dim sum brunch and fusion dishesGuests looking for cocktails, patio dining or social-hour options

1618 Asian Fusion is a locally owned family restaurant in Austin whose menu brings together Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Singaporean and Southeast Asian influences in its own fusion style. Diners can find dishes such as charcoal-grilled lamb, whole redfish with vermicelli and fresh vegetables, roasted duck noodle soup and dim sum brunch. The contemporary restaurant also serves cocktails, patio dining and a Monday-to-Thursday social hour from 4 to 6 p.m.

Suzi's Chinese, Austin#2
Strengths

  • Serves loose-leaf jasmine tea

  • Offers two TVs and a lively but not sports-bar-focused setting

Suzi's Chinese

4.7352 reviews
4805 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756, United States
A good fit for
Casual Chinese meals with generous portionsDiners who want adjustable spice levels or outdoor seating

Suzi's Chinese is an Austin Chinese restaurant serving dishes such as sesame chicken, beef and broccoli, chicken vindaloo, pork dumplings and jalapeño chicken. The restaurant also offers loose-leaf jasmine tea, outdoor seating and two indoor TVs. Generous portions, quick service and the ability to adjust spice levels make it suitable for casual meals with friends or family.

四姐 Special Noodle, Austin#3
Strengths

  • Makes noodles, baos and dumplings to order

  • Preparation of noodles and dumplings can be watched in the restaurant

四姐 Special Noodle

4.61,318 reviews
13729 Research Blvd #695, Austin, TX 78750, United States
A good fit for
Groups looking to share generous Chinese dishesDiners seeking handmade noodles, baos or dumplingsGuests craving soup dumplings or beef noodle soup

四姐 Special Noodle is an Austin Chinese restaurant centered on handmade noodles, baos and dumplings made to order. Its menu is suited to sharing, with dishes such as cumin lamb, soup dumplings, beef noodle soup, fried rice, chow mein and pan-fried buns. Open preparation of noodles and dumplings adds a visible craft element to the meal.

House of Three Gorges (三峡人家), Austin#4
Strengths

  • Numbing-spicy Szechuan flavors

  • Cumin lamb, dry-pot meats and brisket rice noodles

House of Three Gorges (三峡人家)

4.6974 reviews
8557 Research Blvd #144, Austin, TX 78758, United States
A good fit for
Szechuan food with bold heat and complex seasoningDiners seeking dry-pot dishes, noodles and wonton soup

House of Three Gorges (三峡人家) is a Chinese restaurant in Austin specializing in Szechuan cooking. It suits diners who want chili-forward dishes, numbing spice and noodles or stir-fries in a casual setting. Standout choices include cumin lamb or beef, dry-pot meats, mala chicken, brisket rice noodles and wonton soup. Seating is small, with self-order service at the front counter.

Ugly Dumpling, Austin#5
Strengths

  • Makes Xiao Long Bao fresh daily in its Bao Lab and offers six soup-dumpling flavors

Ugly Dumpling

4.6903 reviews
10000 Research Blvd Building A, Austin, TX 78759, United States
A good fit for
Diners looking for handmade soup dumplings, dim sum or Asian street food

Ugly Dumpling is an Austin restaurant centered on handmade soup dumplings, dim sum and Shanghai-inspired Asian street food. Its menu includes six Xiao Long Bao flavors, bao buns, wontons, noodles, fried rice, wok-fired dishes, bubble tea and desserts, with vegan dumplings and other plant-based choices. Guests can dine in, take out or order delivery where offered.

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery, Austin#6
Strengths

  • Modern Chinese classics in a takeout-focused format

  • Offers free delivery and online ordering

  • Catering services are available

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery

4.51,675 reviews
3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste E-5, Austin, TX 78722, United States
A good fit for
People seeking Chinese food for takeout or deliveryDiners looking for vegetarian choices

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery serves modern versions of Chinese classics from an upbeat, counter-service operation in Austin. The business is designed primarily for carryout and delivery, with online ordering and free delivery highlighted by its website. Vegetarian options are part of the offering, and catering services are available.

Julie's Noodles, Austin#7
Strengths

  • Features hand-pulled noodles and richly seasoned chili oil

  • Offers both noodle soups and several dumpling styles

Julie's Noodles

4.51,578 reviews
8557 Research Blvd #110, Austin, TX 78758, United States
A good fit for
Diners craving noodles, dumplings or malatangPeople wanting a quick, filling counter-service meal

Julie's Noodles is an Austin Chinese restaurant serving traditional dishes, noodle soups, dumplings and malatang. The menu includes hand-pulled noodles, spicy beef ramen, soup dumplings, boiled dumplings and scallion-pancake-style beef burritos, with substantial portions and flavorful chili oil. Counter ordering keeps the experience efficient for a busy, casual meal.

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery, Austin#8
Strengths

  • Offers free delivery according to its official listing

  • Online ordering and catering are available

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery

4.51,311 reviews
9333 Research Blvd Bldg E Ste 402, Austin, TX 78759, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking Chinese takeout or deliveryPeople ordering catering for a group

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery is an Austin and Round Rock Chinese takeout and delivery restaurant serving dishes such as noodles, fried rice and meat entrees. It suits diners seeking a convenient meal delivered or prepared for pickup, with online ordering and catering available. The menu’s reported strengths include flavorful fried rice, crab rangoon and hot, carefully packed delivery orders.

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery, Austin#9
Strengths

  • Pickup and delivery are central to the service model

  • Offers vegan options alongside familiar Chinese takeout dishes

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery

4.51,292 reviews
2407 S Congress Ave Ste F, Austin, TX 78704, United States
A good fit for
People wanting Chinese food for pickup or deliveryDiners seeking clearly marked vegan optionsCustomers ordering lunch, dinner or catering

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery is an Austin Chinese food business focused on pickup and delivery, with catering available. The menu suits quick lunches, dinners and late-night meals, including clearly marked vegan options, vegetarian choices, noodles, fried rice, dumplings and General Tso’s chicken.

Breakfast House早点见面, Austin#10
Strengths

  • Offers a range of everyday dishes alongside fresh baozi and frozen dumplings to go

  • Includes a $13.99 meal with three side-dish selections and sweet potato porridge

Breakfast House早点见面

4.5630 reviews
13450 Research Blvd #118, Austin, TX 78750, United States
A good fit for
Diners looking for casual Northern Chinese cuisineBreakfast seekers interested in youtiao, congee or soy milk

Breakfast House 早点见面 is an Austin Chinese restaurant focused on traditional, casual Northern Chinese food. Its menu is described through dishes such as youtiao, congee, soy milk, noodle soups, shao mai, wonton soup, turnip pancakes and baozi, with frozen dumplings also available to take home. It suits diners seeking everyday Chinese food, generous portions and breakfast options.

The key facts side by side

#BusinessRatingReviewsA good fit for
#11618 Asian Fusion 4.86,329Groups wanting to explore several Asian culinary traditions in one meal
#2Suzi's Chinese 4.7352Casual Chinese meals with generous portions
#3四姐 Special Noodle 4.61,318Groups looking to share generous Chinese dishes
#4House of Three Gorges (三峡人家) 4.6974Szechuan food with bold heat and complex seasoning
#5Ugly Dumpling 4.6903Diners looking for handmade soup dumplings, dim sum or Asian street food
#6Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery 4.51,675People seeking Chinese food for takeout or delivery
#7Julie's Noodles 4.51,578Diners craving noodles, dumplings or malatang
#8Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery 4.51,311Diners seeking Chinese takeout or delivery
#9Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery 4.51,292People wanting Chinese food for pickup or delivery
#10Breakfast House早点见面 4.5630Diners looking for casual Northern Chinese cuisine

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Use the geographic comparison to see how the listed Chinese restaurants relate to your Austin plans. The available information supports location-based comparison without adding neighborhood labels or directions not supplied here.

Chinese dining formats and specialties

  • Handmade noodles and dumplings四姐 Special Noodle makes noodles, baos and dumplings to order, while Julie's Noodles serves hand-pulled noodles, noodle soups and multiple dumpling styles.
  • Szechuan cookingHouse of Three Gorges focuses on chili-forward, numbing-spicy dishes including dry-pot meats, cumin preparations and brisket rice noodles.
  • Soup dumplings and dim sumUgly Dumpling offers six Xiao Long Bao flavors, dim sum, bao buns and plant-based choices; 1618 Asian Fusion includes all-day dim sum brunch.
  • Chinese takeout and deliveryTso Chinese Takeout & Delivery is built around pickup, delivery, online ordering and catering, with vegetarian or vegan options described.
  • Northern Chinese breakfastBreakfast House 早点见面 serves youtiao, congee, soy milk, baozi, noodle soups, shao mai and other casual Northern Chinese dishes.
  • Family-style and broad menusSuzi's Chinese offers familiar Chinese dishes, adjustable spice and outdoor seating, while Rice Bowl Cafe-style variety is represented by broad Asian menus in the supplied set.

How to choose among Austin Chinese restaurants

  1. Pick the strongest menu matchChoose handmade noodles, soup dumplings, Szechuan heat, dim sum, breakfast dishes or familiar Chinese classics according to your craving.
  2. Decide whether you want to sit downSeveral listings emphasize counter ordering or limited seating, while others support dine-in meals designed for sharing.
  3. Plan for pickup or deliveryTso Chinese Takeout & Delivery is primarily carryout and delivery, with online ordering and catering available.
  4. Check spice expectationsHouse of Three Gorges is centered on numbing, chili-forward Szechuan flavors; other listings describe adjustable spice levels.
  5. Look for plant-based choicesUgly Dumpling, Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery and other listed restaurants identify vegan or vegetarian options.
  6. Think about the groupShareable noodles, baos, dumplings and paellas are useful for groups, while counter-service formats favor a faster individual meal.

Questions people often ask

Which Austin Chinese restaurants specialize in noodles?

四姐 Special Noodle, Julie's Noodles and House of Three Gorges each emphasize noodles, with options ranging from handmade preparations to brisket rice noodles and noodle soups.

Where can I find soup dumplings?

Ugly Dumpling offers six Xiao Long Bao flavors, while 四姐 Special Noodle and Julie's Noodles also list soup dumplings.

Which options are best for takeout or delivery?

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery is specifically designed for pickup and delivery and also offers online ordering and catering.

Are there Chinese breakfast options in this comparison?

Yes. Breakfast House 早点见面 focuses on casual Northern Chinese breakfast and lists youtiao, congee, soy milk, baozi and related dishes.

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