Lived in South Austin now for 5+ years, and this is one of the best restaurants in the entire city. If you're looking for an affordable, delicious, convenient, and non-pretentious dining experience, this should be on your list. I promise you'll be back. read more

Another great find! Found this place through TikTok and I was not disappointed. I didn't catch our servers name but both of the ladies who assisted were amazing attentive and quick. We were a party of six and we ordered a lot of food and it was so delicious. The restaurant was very accessible and I was able to fit nicely under the table even with my electric wheelchair. read more

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My sister and I love an Asian cuisine, and we had been dying to try this place after seeing it all over TikTok. We finally made it in after work around 9:30 PM, thinking they closed at 11. Even though they were closing in a hour, we were served quickly and received excellent service throughout our visit. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, chili oil wontons, hot & spicy spare ribs, spicy beef udon, and Yangzhou fried rice. I nearly levitated while eating!!!! everything was incredibly delicious and packed with flavor. The pork soup dumplings were probably my least favorite dish. I wish they had been served a little warmer and had a bit more flavor. The chili oil wontons were slightly sweeter than I expected, but they were phenomenal nonetheless. Their chili oil is AMAZING! We ordered the hot & spicy spare ribs at spice level 3, and they were absolutely delicious, so tender and full of flavor. The spicy beef udon and Yangzhou fried rice were also so so good. This place will definitely become one of my go-to spots. Everything was flavorful, the service was great, and I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

Bee Dumpling - Pork soup dumplings, black pepper udon noodles, wonton in chili oil, hot & spicy spare ribs, Yangzhou fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was great! We got the crab xlb, spicy braised beef noodle soup, garlic string beans, garlic bok choy, and the braised beef noodle soup. Everything was fresh and the portions were huge! The service was mediocre and the bathroom could've been cleaner but overall, we enjoyed our meal here. read more

Don't be afraid of the line. It goes fast. Overall, it's good but not great. Uneven service. Clean, modern venue. Let's talk about food. We ordered cucumber salad, hot and sour soup, beef green onion dumplings, chicken soup dumplings, and pork shumai. Way too much food for 2 but we wanted to try different stuff. Beware everything is served very hot. Soup: lots of stuff in it but not hot or sour. Cucumber salad: good flavor, cut too thick, not smashed sufficiently. Beef and green onion dumplings: 5 star. Delicious. Best thing we had. Pork shumai: bland but ok dipped in sauce. 4/5 Chicken soup dumplings: very easy to break and lose all the soup. Overcooked wrapping. Tasty but bland. 4/5. read more

Bee Dumpling - Chicken soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I want to keep this place a secret. Finally some bomb ass authentic Chinese food down south! Wait staff is super attentive and kind and always ready to give recommendations. They do get packed on the weekends so put your name down! You can watch the chefs prep the food in the corner window. Dishes come out as they are made so be patient! Soup dumplings are perfect. I've had almost everything on the menu and my faves are the Black Pepper Beef Udon, MApo Tofu. And yes, yes, yes, a huge ass container of chili oil on each table so they don't skimp on ensuring you got flava flaves on standby. Definitely a go to spot for a lil Dim sum cravings and Chinese dishes packed with flavor. read more

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Omgeeeeee best Chinese South Austin! We ordered carry out and the process was simple and fast. I drove about ten minutes there and found the restaurant to be hidden away in a corner in parking lot. There were people dining inside but also many pickups. The staff was nice and the food was hot and fresh! Best chicken fried rice I've had in Austin! Bar none! The cheese wontons were yummy and the spicy chicken was delicious! I probably should have ordered medium because the mild spice level was subtle for me. They did include chili sauce though which was much appreciated. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend! read more

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I'd give this a 4/5 stars First note for parents with littles, there aren't any changing tables in the bathrooms, so something to keep in mind before coming in with them. As a new mom this kind of thing is important to me. The restaurant is family friendly, I just wished they had that. It certainly helps sometimes. Besides that the food was great, we went during an after lunch rush so it wasn't busy and there were many tables open. We were given some great recommendations by friends and the staff and everything tasted great. No complaints there! 5/5 for the food honestly. I really enjoyed that you could see them making fresh dumplings through the glass window. The staff was great too. Friendly and like I said gave great recommendations. Filled our waters and sort of checked in on us politely. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. It's small but not too small. It's tucked in the corner of the strip mall and parking was easy to find. read more

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This is my first time going to be dumpling, my friend took me as a suggestion because he really liked it. As soon as we arrived it was super busy but they were able to seat us immediately. We got a handful of items to try out between the pork soup dumplings , chicken and corn pot stickers, cucumber salad, and kung pao chicken. All the food was hot and fresh made to order for sure! Servers were very attentive to making recommendations on how to sauce items and fast with refills. The Ambiance of the restaurant was very bright and high energy. Would go again! No true complaints read more

Bee Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

NOTE: I think my expectations are a bit higher just because I'm from Houston (where there's more Chinese food) and Taiwanese. Is this like Din Tai Fung? No but it's a pretty good place for soup dumplings/Chinese food. The restaurant is smaller than I thought but luckily did not have to wait long for a table. Seems pretty popular based on all the take out orders I saw and people dining. They look like they have the service down just from seeing how all the orders were being handled. We also didn't have to wait long for the food. Regarding the food: we tried things from the fried rice to appetizers to main dishes. The soup dumplings were a good size and the filling was good, just wish there was more soup. My favorite was actually the chili wontons; I would come back just for that. We got the braised beef noodle soup and I expected it to come in chunks of beef, not slices. Also got some specials Including the lamb which definitely has a kick of spice. Overall large portions and good food but nothing really stood out. Still a good addition to the Austin area though. read more

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Soup dumplings are yummy. I appreciate that they are hand made. Dumpling skin is thick enough to hold the filling and not fall apart. There's a little window in the kitchen you can see them make the dumplings from scratch. We got the mild mapo tofu without realizing. Will try the spicy one next time. Wonton soup is simple yet delicious. Comes with 10 wontons. Portions are large family style so you'll def have leftovers. Service is fast, attentive, and friendly. Came in a Sunday late lunch and it was very busy. Waited about 20 mins. read more

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We stopped by after hearing about this place on social media. We went early enough in the day that we didn't have to wait to be seated. Near the end of our meal, there was a line to dine. We ordered a variety of food to try. The soup dumplings were great! The barbecue pork buns (not pictured) were great. Will definitely come back for those, and the dumplings. Everything was not overly salty (which my dad would love). Service was great. Nice vibe. Will be back! read more

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Service was quick, friendly and attentive. Could not have asked for more. Every food item we ordered was delicious. Soup dumplings were well prepared and just the right temperature (didn't burn ourselves eating them). My son ate most of the bbq pork buns. I didn't get to try them but he loved them. The beef roll was my favorite item. Wonderful flavor and the green onion was a great balance to the heaviness of the beef and sweetness of the sauce. So thankful to have this restaurant in South Austin. read more

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I'm always a sucker for trying out a new Asian spot in town, and I typically judge first impressions by trying their pork soup dumplings and beef noodle soup. I appreciated the fact that the soup dumplings were handmade, and there's even a transparent window at a station in the kitchen where you see the staff make the dumplings live! The dumpling skin was thin (just how I like it) but still sturdy to hold the meat and soup. Although the flavor of the meat was excellent, I did wish for a bit more soup/juic in the dumplings. As for the Braised Beef and Tendon Soup, I think it did its job but the flavor profile did not exceed my expectations. They did provide a generous amount of protein but I didn't like the noodles they used for this dish. It was more like stringy ramen noodles, and I was expecting for this dish to have more authentic hand-pulled or knife-peeled noodles. My friend and I also shared a side order of their Cucumber Salad, which I really liked! It was crunchy yet soft and there is definitely a spice kick in their sauce (but the spice doesn't linger). I would get this specific dish again! Overall, it was a good first-time experience but I would still rank Julie's Noodles as my top contender for beef noodle soup and Dumpling World for my soup dumpling cravings! read more

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I heard this restaurant is a "Din Tai Fung Dupe" which perked my interest. Having no Din Tai Fung in Austin meant that anything close to that would be worth a 30 minute drive from North Austin to South Austin. The place looked like a normal Chinese restaurant, not a high end place like Din Tai Fung so I was looking forward to some good food at a more reasonable price. We got to a strip mall with the restaurant in the corner around 7PM on Friday. The restaurant was packed with people seated in the waiting area and some folks even sitting in their cars the parking lot. The wait for this Friday evening was quoted as 40 minutes but we only had to wait 30 minutes. One thing to know is that when you place the order, the food comes out in sequence not all at once. I don't think that they came out as the food was ready none of these dishes take longer than the others to make. They did come one at a time about 3-4 minutes between each dish. This is good and bad. We ordered Peach tea Kumquat tea, which came out first. The Peach tea was especially notable because it has a Japanese-esq light, sweat, peachy taste to it and this was better than the Kumquat tea in my opinion. Next came the Cucumber Salad. This salad is a bit different than what we had experienced before at Din Tai Fung, as it was very spicy. I would say it may be too spicy for those how are unable to handle more than minimal spiciness. Having a specially trained taste buds especially tuned for a high level of spices, this cucumber salad was really great for me! It woke the taste buds and prepared them for the savor coming later. Next came the onion pancakes. The pancakes with thin and light. Not super different than your typical pancakes but they were less greasy and were another welcomed appetizer. The third dish was the Shrimp fried rice. The ship was not chopped up as typical fried rice, but part of the dish as whole shrimp. The rice was sticker than normal fried rice and was a bit heavier the rice had absorbed the sauce quite well. We ended up deciding that we liked this version of the fried rice as a good change up. The fourth arrival was the shumai dumping. They were good but not anything to write about. They had bit of extra texture with minced water chestnuts in it. Next came the main draw for this restaurant. The Pork Xiao Long Bao was very good. The soup in the dumplings were tasty and the dumping skin was nice and thin. It came what the prerequisite side of ginger to put on top of each mouthful of bao. The last thing to come out was the spinach sautéed with garlic. This was good also, we just wished it would have come out earlier as we ended having to eat just spinach by itself without the mains. The menu was a plethora of options, given how good the food was, we will definitely be coming back to try the other options, including the lomein. Now this Din Tai Fun dupe compares well against other normal Chinese restaurants, but the menu doesn't have the specialties and exotic-ness as special as Din Tai Fung's, but it does have a lot more options. The price was pretty reasonable also... all this was $71 before tips. So with no Din Tai Fung in Austin, this is a good lower-cost alternative. read more

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Bee Dumpling aka One Bite Dumpling is an adaptive Chinese restaurant. In an environment where fresh pea shoots aren't readily available, they sub the dish with spinach instead. Soup dumplings and limited dim sum can also be found on the menu. There may not be someone making the dim sum in house but the food was, overall, quite good. Dumplings maybe a little too thick skinned and the veggie one was filled with vermicelli, but it had good flavor. No frills interior, enough versatile seating for bigger groups. It was full when we went. This part of Austin is lacking authentic Chinese restaurants so Bee Dumpling is a happy, repeat visit find. read more

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So glad we have a delicious Chinese spot right by us. Went here the other night and ordered: 1. Black pepper udon noodles - this was just OK but it was nice to try something different. 2. Orange chicken - delicious and slightly spicy 3. Pork soup dumplings - not the best I've ever had but def good. Portions are big, so they're easily shareable. Will be back to try new dishes! And the service was great - everything made fresh! read more

Bee Dumpling - Black Pepper Beef Udon Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was super excited to give Bee Dumpling a try since...and I hate to be this guy...but Chinese (-American) food has been a bit tougher to come by in Austin, particularly as someone originally from the NYC/NJ area. I'm not saying I want Texas or Austin to be more like Jersey by any means, but would appreciate a nice Chinese joint with tons and tons of items where you order by letter & number....and Bee Dumpling does a heck of job filling that void! Family run spot with very friendly servers...I thought the food is very good - huge portions. I will return to try more dishes! read more

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The wait was so busy the first time so we decided to come back another day and try out too many dishes for 2 people haha. We enjoyed the food here and would order the udon again but less spicy next time to enjoy it more without sweating. I think we got medium and it was packed with different peppers. The squid was also one of our other favorites. My expectations for dumplings and wontons are fairly high and I would say these were okay but not my favorite. Wrapper was thin and good filling but could do with more soup. Wontons I prefer more of an oil than a sauce. The portions are big so it's perfect to share or save for lunch the next day! read more

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I was really craving some dim sum, so my husband and I decided to check out this restaurant and wow, what a great choice! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely outstanding; every bite was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can really taste the quality in each dish. The service was also excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. I was pleasantly surprised when one of the servers even spoke Spanish to me, such a nice touch that made the experience even more personal and welcoming. The restaurant itself has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere, with a mix of booths and regular tables. They were playing Halloween movies when we went, which added a fun, seasonal vibe to the meal. A definite must-try here is the pork siu mai, it contains water chestnuts for that extra texture, and also their signature teas. I ordered the passion fruit tea and my husband got the strawberry; both were refreshing, beautifully presented, and the perfect complement to the meal. read more

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I love grocery shopping as you never know who you might meet, and on one of my trips I happened to meet a kind guy who ended up being the Chef of One Bite! He was so sweet and helpful that I decided to make the trek down South. It honestly was a bit of a drive, but the food didn't disappoint and I was shocked as my picky eater kept asking for more! We ordered a bit of everything as variety is the spice of life! They are known for their soup dumplings so we ordered the seafood version and the OG and both were tasty but I still preferred the OG even though they were generous with the crab! The wrap was a bit on the thicker side but my picky eater really enjoyed it. The snowflake pot stickers were also very popular with my picky eater. We also ordered the chili oil wontons which were very flavorful but because we left it sitting the wrap felt a bit thicker when cold. I think this would have been better if we ate it fresh. We also ordered the popcorn chicken which was probably my favorite, great taste and perfectly fried! It was a bit too spicy for the little but the Chef was so nice and offered to remake it less spicy, def good to know for future visits! I also really liked the beef roll as it was a good amount of meat and the wrap was nice and crunchy! Speaking of beef, don't skip on their beef noodle soup, it looks unassuming, but once you dive in, the broth is so rich and the beef super tender! Oh also the string beans were so good, crispy and well seasoned. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The space was very inviting and clean and even had high chairs! The quality and quantity of food were definitely worth it, and the Chef is just such a sweet guy so definitely stop by if you are down South! read more

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A cute little place that locals seem loyal to. The pork soup dumplings, chicken fried rice, hot and sour soup, scallion pancakes, bbq pork buns, chicken and corn steamed dumplings, and black pepper udon noodles were passed around the table and well loved by everyone. I highly recommend going family style with a group. Also, don't be afraid to try something new! The radish salad was sour and a great palette cleanser. Our server Aiperi was attentive and had great recommendations. Great for families and groups that want to try a bit of everything read more

I was excited to try out Bee Dumpling for a while and saw them on Uber Eats so I leapt at the chance to order. They accept the order and then Uber Eats tells us the restaurant needs more time. They give us no real estimate and one hour later we still had no update so I changed the order to pickup and head over there. There was a huge queue of people waiting to pickup and the person at the desk didn't seem like she was in any hurry to help. Another person waiting in line had ordered their food 2 hours ago!! This is ridiculous. As for the food, my veggie dumplings were pretty decent but other than that the wonton soup, fried rice and lo mein were all extremely disappointing. I don't understand the crazy good reviews this place has. read more

Show me a better brunch in Austin. Great food, great prices, great service. They don't have a liquor license, and their beer and wine menu is limited, but the food is so damn good, and you don't yet need a reservation to get in. read more

Bee Dumpling - Veggie potstickers. - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Met a friend at One Bite Dumpling which is Austin's go-to spot for authentic, handcrafted dumplings and Asian comfort food. They specialize in freshly made dumplings, flavorful noodle soups, sizzling stir-fries, and delicious dim sum. I was greeted promptly on arrival and the staff accommodated my request to be seated at a booth. They have plenty of searing in the dining area with both booths and tables. There is a window in the kitchen where you can watch the dumplings being prepared. Their Chinese cuisine features high quality ingredients and bold flavors. Ordered the pork soup dumplings that were made fresh using traditional cooking techniques and served in a basket with an order of 8. The waiter removed the lid of the basket and you could see the steam come out. There was a side of vinegar and chili oil on the table for dipping sauce options. Also ordered the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf. The rice was very flavorful with a mixture of sausage. They were fun to unwrap and then enjoy eating with chopsticks. They had several specials including the crispy plum shrimp had a balanced sweet and savory flavor. The shrimp were butterflied and fried and you have the option of eating the shell which had a very crispy texture with a nice flavor. The entree was served with rice and was a good portion size to split. Overall had a great experience trying this new establishment and they offer both dine in and take out options. I am excited to come back and try other items on their menu. read more

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There aren't a lot of Chinese food options here in S. Austin so I was excited to check this out but was met with disappointment. The food is overall ok but it's not a place I would go back to. I would rather drive a bit further north. We got the black pepper beef udon, scallion pancake, and soup dumplings. Black pepper beef udon is alright with rice but by itself is too saucy and peppery. Scallion pancake is good but is small. Honestly, the soup dumplings I can get at Costco taste better. We waited a while for these too. It's a new restaurant so hopefully it can improve but I probably won't be going back anytime soon. read more

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After several months passed by the first trying, I came in for lunch and glad they improved a lot. Beef and tendon noodles soup broth has decent flavor (not like 1st time the broth tastes like soy sacue with water). Pork soup dumplings taste better, good amount of soup inside the dumplings. Beef rolls tasted good but the sauce inside is too sweet so overpower the taste of beef and the onion pancake outside. Staffs are very friendly and the environment is clean and bright. You can see them making dumplings in the house from the window. (However, the 1st time I went, there were mold on the bamboo basket for the dumpling. This time, still have mold but way less than the 1st time) read more

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Simple and delicious. I like both the quantity and the quality of this place. The Mongolian beef's are amazing and the rice smells nice too. read more

Bee Dumpling - Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was delicious! We got our food to go and I forgot to take a picture until everything was half eaten because I couldn't wait to dig in. You call tell it's a popular spot. The staff warned us in advance we would have to wait a bit longer than normal for our food to be ready for pick up because of peak hours. I appreciated them being honest about the wait time. Food was worth the wait, though! My favorite items were the popcorn chicken and the pickled radish. The seasoning on the popcorn chicken was perfection! The inside of the restaurant looked nice and clean. I would be down to eat inside next time instead of getting it to go. read more

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Ordered on door dash for a night in date night and all I have to say is WOW. As a die hard "DTF" fan I was unsure if it would be in that caliber and honestly.. it was just as good if not better (and I don't have to catch a flight to get it). Must have the cucumber, pork soup dumplings, green beans, hot and sour soup. The noodles were just okay with me but next time I'll swap that out for something new. read more

Bee Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We got soup dumplings, sticky rice with lotus leaf, and shrimp cooked in plum sauce. The soup dumplings and sticky rice were flavorless. The shrimp was probably my favorite item. However, if dumpling is in the name of the restaurant, I would've expected more out of the dumplings. Glad I tried it to check it off my list but probably won't be going back. read more

Bee Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came in for dine in and this place doesn't disappoint! The dumplings are clearly handmade and you can even watch the team making them through a window. The pork soup dumplings were the star. They were super juicy and packed with flavor. I dipped them in vinegar and chili oil and really recommend it. The beef roll was sweet, savory, and had a nice crunch. It is very filling so recommend sharing. I also tried the spicy beef noodle soup, and it delivered that numbing, Sichuan style spice I love. It was spicy but was still balanced and so tasty. The whole place felt inviting and lively, and the food quality really impressed me. There are so many other things on the menu I didn't get to try so I'll absolutely be back soon. This place is a must-visit! read more

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HIDDEN GEM ALERT!! The food was AMAZING. We ordered the soup dumplings, spicy beef soup noodles, beef roll, and kumquat lemon tea. All of it was wonderful. Everything tasted homemade. It is one of the best asian restaurants in the south austin region (we don't have as many asian spots in the south) Our waitress was very kind and checked on us very often. The ambiance is casual and welcoming. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!! So many other things on the menu I want to try!! read more

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Came here for the soup dumplings and they were good but not great. I hardly ever say this, but I wish these dumplings were seasoned a little bit more with soy sauce or something else umami because the soup was a little bland. I also got the walnut shrimp, which was decent. I probably wouldn't get that again because the breading/coating on the shrimp was a little bit on the thicker side. Overall, this was a good meal and I appreciated the fact that the food came out pretty quickly. read more

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I'm so glad we caught this little hole-in-the-wall. This quaint little restaurant may seem timid as it is tucked away in the corner of the plaza, but after eating here... this place is anything but shy. The food speaks for itself - authentic and flavorful. The chicken was crispy and beautifully spicy, the bok choy was super umami and cooked to perfection, and the dumplings although fragile, were delicious. The flavors of the food were undeniably bold and so was our server. He was upbeat, witty, and quick on his feet. This is someone who has mastered his craft as a server. Hats off to you sir! Our experience was amazing! read more

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The chicken soup dumplings were so tasty even though it was take out. The soup was still contained inside the dumpling. Nothing was broken. I also tried the beef roll. The beef is cold cut. Love the green onion pancake wraps! Greasy and delicious. A great Chinese/Taiwanese restaurant down south is an automatic 5-star in my book! Casual interior durable for all gatherings. The service was excellent. Plenty of parking. Will definite return to try more items from the menu! read more

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My husband and I tried one bite dumpling yesterday evening for the first time. We were seated promptly and ordered Jasmine tea. No water was provided which was a little weird but I'm sure we could've have asked for some. We got the chicken chow mein and chicken soup dumplings. I really enjoyed the chow mein, very fresh noodles and flavorful. I wish there were more noodles but it was still a decent portion. The chicken dumplings we received were dry and did not have any soup in it. They were also very bland tasting so we didn't finish them or take them to go with us. I would recommend this place for their noodles to be honest, a little disappointed with their dumplings and services but still a place I'd like to come back and try more food! read more

Bee Dumpling - Chicken soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Spartan settings in a deep corner of a strip mall at William Cannon and Manchaca - this place is no frills, but serves up good Asian food which is so lacking in South Austin. Service is a little spotty as they work out the kinks (one open 2 weeks), but hopefully it will even out - they are very friendly and appreciative of your patronage. Walk in and take a look at the window where you can see dumplings made by hand. We feasted on a few things: 1. Braised beef and tendon noodle soup (this was sooo good). 2. Garlic bok choy (very good - a bit too much garlic for me but I think others would love it) 3. Mapo Tofu - so flavorful and a very good sized quantity. I like this one in small quantities since the peppercorn and its numbing effect isn't my favorite). Still - very good with the bowl of rice it comes with 4. Spicy wontons - slightly sweet and spicy. Good but was not expecting the portion to be as large as it was - like 10 wontons or so. 5. Soup dumplings - these were very good. Looking forward to returning and trying a few more different things. read more

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Totally enjoyed the restaurant! I had seen many videos about this place since I had been looking into places to eat in the southside of Austin and this place continued popping up. The place is such a classic dumpling spot, nothing flashy and nothing extravagant. BUT the food that was placed in-front of me, showed me WHY there's hype about the place. Everything posted about was great, super filling and super big portions. The service was also great too, staff were always super attentive. Like said the interior was nothing flashy, but that food is why it's always popping. Check out the menu and prices, trust me, pictures do NOT do justice. read more

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I came in today for lunch for the first time. The was service was fast and prompt. We were allowed to sit anywhere we wanted and they had plenty of tables available. We went with the waitress recommendation and I was very pleased especially with the black pepper shrimp udon. We knew we wanted soup dumplings but the udon was the real star or the show. The soup dumplings were good too nothing crazy to rave about. Overall was a pleasant meal. The actual dining area is very bare so the ambiance is almost a little eery but if you want a solid meal this is a good place! read more

Bee Dumpling - Pork soup dumplings and black pepper shrimp udon - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas