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    Ling Kitchen

    4.8 (41 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Megan L.

    There are times when I feel like I get tired of the Austin food scene and get envious of that of LA's or NY's, but then I visit restaurants like Ling Kitchen and feel incredibly blessed to live in this city. I already love Ling Kitchen's sister restaurants, so I did have an idea that I would love Ling Kitchen as well. However, as a true Chinese person, I was also skeptical about paying more than $150 for Chinese food, which is famously inexpensive. However, I would do it again and again and again. From start to finish, our experience was perfection. Every dish is thoughtfully crafted and cooked, and I love the group vibe and ambience. It is hard to hear other people in the room, but I love that they try to create a really friendly and easy-going experience for everyone to get to know each other. I won't say too much because it would take me forever, but I will say that Ling Kitchen is definitely in my top five restaurants in Austin, and everyone is so kind and attentive. I highly recommend going with friends because I had the best time. I also loved seeing very traditional dishes have a unique or fun spin to it without compromising the original taste and idea of the dish. I knew I tasted some Cantonese flavors, and the owner (?) told me they have a lot of Cantonese-speaking staff, so the chef loves incorporating Guangdong flavors and spices!

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    R H.

    Been twice now. A very fun and unique experience. Staff is great. Food is very tasty and exceptionally well presented. I've enjoyed pretty much every course I've had here. Everything lean towards Americanized Chinese. I wish the drink options were a little broader. Specifically the Sake. Wine selection is Ok but mostly geared towards bottles. Excited for Chef Lings Cedar Park location!

    Carmen A.

    Ling Kitchen has been on my list of restaurants that I want to try out since they opened up. My husband and I finally decided to make a reservation for a Saturday evening. When you arrive, they offer you a choice of complimentary champagne or hot tea. They do not offer wine pairing but they have a fairly extensive wine/sake menu. We also got to meet Ling. She was nice and I could tell she was really passionate about food. Although $150 might seem expensive for the meal but I can tell they spent a lot of time on the preparation and the presentation/decoration of every dish. My favorite dishes were the cantonese style steamed fish, peking duck, fried taro with crab, and the dumpling trip. We also enjoyed the "different" proteins like pig ear and duck tongue they served - ive never had them before and i loved how it was prepared. I thought it was pretty cool they allowed us to walk around the kitchen to observe and take pictures halfway through the meal. We also really liked the ambiance and the music they played. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and dining experience and I will definitely be back.

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    Lauren E.

    I wanted to love this experience so badly. I've been eyeing this restaurant for months but I never had a reason to spend $150/person on a meal until my brother came to visit to celebrate my belated birthday. I made a reservation two weeks in advance. There is only one seating per night at 6:30 pm. All of the details of the restaurant are sent out in advance via text, including how to enter the private parking lot behind the restaurant which is gated for security. When we arrived, we were escorted through the kitchen into the front waiting room. The kitchen staff seemed genuinely happy to see us, which was really nice! The host in the front was super friendly and engaging. He served us welcome drink options of prosecco or hot jasmine tea. All 13 of the guests were asked to introduce themselves and we were given a question card from the game "We're Not Really Strangers" to ask the group. The host really emphasized that tonight we're not strangers and the dinner is about making new connections. We were seated in the dining room at a large group table, which was a bunch of steel prep tables pushed together. They added a "Happy Birthday" decoration to the table in front of me, which was a nice touch! The host introduced all of the chefs and gave some background on each of them. He then began the meal using a gong. There were 10 courses in total, with a few extra surprises from the chef. My favorites were: - Fried Taro with Spicy Crabmeat Aioli: The taro was crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle, and the crabmeat was creamy and just a tiny bit spicy. - Pork Belly with Yangmei Sauce: My favorite part of this dish was actually the pickled watermelon rinds that were served on the side! They were sweet, tangy and really cut through the richness of the pork belly. - Rainbow Pepper Steamed Seabass: This dish was not a crazy innovation, but it was perfectly tender and seasoned so well. I absolutely love the broth that it came with paired with the saffron on top. - Coco Lobster Puff: This was by far my favorite course! The puff looked like an adorable little mouse. The dough was made of mochi, so it was pleasantly chewy and a little bit crispy on the outside. The inside was a slightly sweet, creamy lobster filling. Coco should definitely create more courses! Many plates were creative reimaginations of classic Chinese or dim sum dishes. Despite having a menu listing each course, I never knew what to expect. The presentation was absolutely gorgeous, and I love that they explained every ingredient on the plate, including the flowers! All of the dyes used in the foods were derived from natural sources, such as beets and charcoal, which was really neat. However, as creative as the food was, overwhelmingly I found it to be under seasoned. Several of the dishes just seemed to be lacking salt. At this price point, I had very high expectations for the food, and I was quite disappointed. Almost every course left me with thoughts like "the pork belly should have been more tender" and "the skin on the peking duck should have been crispier." At the end of the meal, they gave us a gift of a pair of chopsticks and a printed out thank you note and copy of the menu. As far as tasting menus go, I liked the progression of the courses and the concept overall, but for $150 per person, I expect every dish to be on point. I would recommend this restaurant based on the experience alone, but I felt that the food was a little bit lacking.

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    Marsha C.

    This was our second time here and the experience and service was still amazing. The setting is their test kitchen area for their restaurants. They clean it up and seat around 18 people each night. The staff makes you feel right at home and they are super caring. The dishes were different and still delicious compared to the first time. Our favorites were the dumpling trio and the smoking duck.

    Leila L.

    Fiancée took me here for a belated Valentine's date. They have a meet and greet prior to dinner which we had to miss. After waiting in a small area, we're moved into the kitchen that is also the dining room. We were spaced well enough that you could chat with your group but also mingle with others. The table decor was stunning as was the entire 10 course meal. Every dish looked like art. The meal started light but definitely got heavier as it progressed. My partner couldn't eat meat that evening due to religious reasons, so sadly we did not have the same experience. The highlight for me was the peking duck which is delivered in a box. So juicy! They also give you duck tongue that was very seasoned. I also really enjoyed the lobster puff, although it arrived looking like a derpy mouse. The puff was super soft and bouncy. Overall a great date experience. Definitely on the pricier side though. I can't say I was super full but the pacing kept me satisfied. They also gifted us chopsticks with their name on it, which works out for me since I have the same surname!

    Adrianna H.

    Amazing experience! All of the food was amazing, service was impeccable and we got to meet the chef behind it all! Just a great time and such an intimate night able to see all things behind the amazing food! Put this on your list!!

    Angel C.

    There's a lot of thought put in at Ling Kitchen. However, personally, it did fall short in meeting the bar for an elevated, Chinese dining experience. I appreciated the crafted chef's table experience and warmness provided by the staff. They were welcoming from the get go, providing warm tea, hot napkins, and lovely introductions. The dishware and chopsticks selections were also fabulous. I was so excited to see the next set of chopsticks per course. There was also finesse with the dumpling trio course; they were stunning to look at and incredibly designed. The details in these little things are not going unseen. However, I will never let these aspects outweigh the tasting experience. There, it fell short for me. The pros: There were expectedly good dishes for the price point, like the refreshing meal opener: salmon and kanpachi crudo, the seared seabass with crispy skin, the pork wraps. There were absolute standouts, like the mushroom soup, which had immense flavor and unforgettable savory earthiness. The ox tail curry was also delicious, easily an item I would order again and again elsewhere. The dessert was also very tasty; it had a great citrusy and sweet balance. The cons: The rest of the food tasted quite forgettable. I'm not positive if it is due to growing up with Chinese food, but I wanted wows. While the dumpling trio was cute, none of them stood out in my mouth except for the ox, whose outer shell felt like it was fried too long and sat too thick; it was leaving sores in my mouth from trying to break it apart and chew it. The skin of the crispy shrimp was unpleasant to break apart for my friend and I; I've eaten shrimp shell in other instances that were more pleasant to chew while still remaining flavorful. Their take on Peking duck was something to look forward to. It was dressed up with fois gras and caviar, but the duck itself was just alright. The cute, poo looking lobster cream egg, also just okay. It was a couple bites I would've been fine not taking. Another thing I notice in some tasting menus is an ingredient theme that floats throughout the courses. Funnily enough, theirs was charcoal for our experience. It was infused in everything... lol. May not a bad thing, just interesting is all. Overall, the effort put into the dinner experience is to be fully acknowledged. I'm glad to hear that many others have thoroughly enjoyed the tastings, though personally I could not justify a better rating for the price point.

    Scott T.

    We see you, Chef Ling!! If there was any way to one-up your game in the mastery of culinary arts, this place is it! I'll say this might be the best dining/quality experience you will have in Austin. From the initial Tea Room in the front area while you wait for everyone else to arrive (approx. 16) people in total... to the explanations of each dish, you will be amazed at the attention to detail here. Not wanting to give too much info away, but one fun fact.. you will receive a different pair of chop-sticks to use for each dish, and you'll even get a spork at one point! I said that, a damn Spork!! It's glorious. She just changed the menu for the first time on our visit on 2/25. There is one dish with a truffle broth that is utterly out of this world. Order a couple bottles of wine and sit back, make some new friends, and enjoy. I would go watch the movie The Menu prior to going, because once you hear a gong you'll instantly start to reference the movie points. Ha! She treats you like family while dining in this establishment. Parking is located in back, they will open the gate. (Cavian or Gavian?) I'm sure I got your name wrong, blame it on the two bottles... but you made the entire night my friend, great hosting and exceptional descriptions, loved the interaction questions aspect. Gets my vote for best dining in ATX!!

    Kampachi and salmon salad
    Andrew C.

    This small format (up to 16 people at dinner) is located off 183 at the off-site kitchen for Chef Ling Wu's other restaurants (Lin's, Qi). Chef has a rockstar team with her husband Jimmy, Albert, Rocky , Micon and a few others (met them all but I'm terrible with names). Parking is to the right of the building as you pull in with a chain link fence opening to let you in. You'll be greeted and led through the kitchen to the front where you'll wait for seating (offered some tea as you wait or drinks if you order some). If you rideshare, you'll be dropped out front and walk in through the door to the waiting area). Once everyone and the kitchen is ready, you'll be led back to the dining area/kitchen. You dine just off the kitchen surrounded by refrigerated cabinets and equipment and atop prep tables on counter height chairs. Each dish replete with its own setting and utensils (really really loved the unique look and plating of each dish - adds visual appeal!) Menu for the kitchen will be seasonal and will feature elevated dishes that showcases a different side of Asian cuisine and uses ingredients that help push your palate. High quality ingredients used and all the coloring for the foods are derived naturally (i.e. beet juice for red, etc.). Experience is omakase so the menu is set (although they may be able to accommodate for allergies). Without further ado our meal: Kanpachi and Salmon Salad - Sashimi grade cuts of salmon and amberjack in Chef Albert's mom's fish sauce with a slice of kumquat and pomegranate seeds. That fish sauce!! Dumpling Trio (Lobster, sea cucumber, crawfish) - a lobster dumpling (if you've had this at Qi or Lin's - you've seen the cute rabbit) with a baby carrot, crispy sea cucumber in a charcoal wrapper garnished with edible gold, sachet of crawfish. All so good. Taro Cake with Spicy Aioli and Caviar - lightly crispy crust on this cake with soft center topped with caviar. Incredibly delicious Chinese Steam Egg with Foie Gras and Truffles - I love chawanmushi so this dish speaks to me. velvety, silky steamed egg with such a smooth texture the foie gras butter adds umami quality contrasting against the sweet of the egg and the earthiness of the truffle. Love this one. Stuff Shrimp with King Oyster Mushroom and Chicken with Morel Mushrooms - stuff a chicken stuff a mushroom. I wish this dish were on the dim sum menus. Two bites and they're gone. Crispy Quail with Oolong Quail Egg - Quail quarter marinated in 12 spices for a day and then crisped up - perfectly glazed skin that traps all of the flavors (I tasted hints of anise and peppercorn amongst other flavors). House made garlic salt to sprinkle over the top or to dip pieces of the fried taro "nest" or the oolong quail eggs (think tea egg). Smoked Duck with Szechuan Meat Sauce - served in a box that wafts up applewood smoke when you open it to delight your sight and olfactory senses. Super tender slices of duck with just the right hint of smokiness. Left me wanting more! Hainanese Chicken Rice - This dish was a lighter fare with chicken over a round of rice (cooked in broth?) served with cashews and some fried mini sardines. Cucumber vase held edible flowers (I do eat garnish sometimes). Coco's Chicken Turnover - This came in a little basket and looked like a gray house with a curly tail and two silver sugar bead eyes. As cute as it was it was delicious - a slightly stick rice wrapper containing savory chicken inside. Desserts - Coconut rabbit, Orange with edible butterfly, and a chocolate bun. Can't wait to go back.

    Kampachi and salmon salad
    Lee Roy C.

    This was definitely one of the most unique and enjoyable dining experiences I've had in Austin. As a heads-up, you'll need to make your reservation way in advance. We had a group of 8, so we booked over a month early but it was worth the wait. The parking is on the right side of the building, and you enter through the back of the kitchen and are walked into a sitting area with tea. After all the guests arrived, we were seated in the kitchen where we saw our food being made and were treated to a really fun and delicious meal. They seat no more than 16 people, and we all went around introducing ourselves to each other. If you're not into an interactive experience, this might not be your thing, but I personally enjoyed chatting and playing icebreakers with the other guests. We also got to meet the staff, who were all incredibly friendly, talented, and attentive. As expected, the main attraction is the food. Every dish felt unique, creative, and was beautifully presented and executed. My personal favorites included the kampachi and salmon salad, which was so refreshing and a perfect starter. I never thought I'd enjoy drinking fish sauce, but it was that good. I also loved the stuffed shrimp with mushrooms, which beautifully combined a lot of different flavors and textures. Surprisingly, my favorite bite of the night was the matcha dessert because I'm not the biggest matcha fan. But this dessert was silky and creamy, not too sweet or bitter, and it had a nice crunchy base. Overall, our group had a great time, and we were stuffed and totally satisfied with our meal. I hope we can come back soon and try out future menus.

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    Anisha G.

    All I have to say is WOW! What an incredible experience it was. The experience starts with a warm welcome from one of the kitchen team members & tea/champagne. It's a 10 course meal showcased in unique styles. The best part is, you get to experience this in the kitchen on the table they have prepped the food. The chef and team, the food, the ambiance felt so touching! I would 100% recommend this dining experience.

    Vida H.

    It's so much deeper than food. Ling Kitchen is a community experience where food connects perfect strangers to each other. Before we were even in the building, we were greeted warmly by someone from the staff who happened to be walking past us in the parking lot. It was then that we knew this was going to be an exceptional experience. We were escorted to a side room to sip tea, order drinks, and introduce ourselves to the other guests before dinner started. Cavione was the host with the very most and walked us through how our night would go. He let us know that the goal was for us all to know each other better by the end of the night and to feel satisfied and not like we needed to grab a cheeseburger afterward. He also made the amazing playlist that was playing all night --we couldn't sit still in our seats. Once it was time for dinner, we were taken into an area just off of the kitchen at a long stainless steel table. I loved how unpretentious the vibe was (even though we'd all paid an arm and a leg to sit there). Dinner was amazing! It didn't feel like your typical chef's tasting menu of frou frou food that takes itself too seriously where you're pretending to even know what the hell has been placed in front of you. No, this felt like the food that you'd have at a close friend's small dinner party. You could taste the love in each dish. These folks don't just love cooking, they love cooking for people and it shows. The dishes were fresh, well seasoned, diverse, and creative af. Between courses, we went around the table and shared tidbits about ourselves --where we're from, favorite restaurants and vacation spots, etc. And the cooks (including Chef Ling herself) also came around and chatted with each of us about their love for food, cooking, and community. We felt so welcomed and connected. Because connection is so important right now --when loneliness has been deemed an epidemic, we find it highly important that we prioritize community and connection and this was the ultimate example of that. Chef Ling and her staff are ahead of the curve and are making the world a more connected place one dinner service at a time. For that reason, they absolutely deserve a 5/5 connection rating (yes, I made up that metric but it's important!). Other ratings: Food - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Service - 5/5

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    Delicious dim sum but u have to be patient to enter and get a table. Priced a bit high compared to other dim sum.

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    As usual, they do not disappoint. The dumplings are phenomenal here also. The service was on point the whole time.

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    One of the best dining experiences in Austin. If you have tried all her restaurants, this is one to definitely try.

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    Unique food experience! Everything was delicious. I would highly recommend it for a special occasion.

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    Awesome Omakase experience. Enjoyed everything about the dinner. Will be back in early April with friends. Highly recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent chef's table experience. Thoughtful, exciting, expertly crafted menu for adventurous palates.

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    Ask the Community - Ling Kitchen

    We like to have cocktails before dinner. Is there a bar or is it possible to have a cocktail prior to the start of the tasting menu? I emailed the restaurant but have not yet…

    They have tea, wine, champagne and other option before the dinner.

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    Qi Austin

    Qi Austin

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    Market District, Downtown

    Went to Qi for dim sum brunch and overall had a really enjoyable experience. Qi is know for…read morecombining western and traditional Chinese cuisine by using local organic farming. Did not have a reservation on this occasion, but they always make me feel welcome and manage to fit us in. Sat on the outdoor covered patio that was cool and shaded. The atmosphere is modern and lively, making it a great spot for a weekend brunch. Started the meal with cocktails including Lycheetini with Deep Eddy Vodka, Giffard Lichi-li. lemon, cranberry, I cut the cranberry. Also had a Fresa Paloma with Socorro Reposado Tequila, Contratto, strawberry, lime, grapefruit, five-spice that was very sweet and garnished with a flower. You are given a card where you can mark your dim sum selections. I ordered the Shrimp Pancake, Snow Crab Ball and Chinese Sausage Sticky Rice. The standout was the shrimp pancake that had a really great texture and flavor. The snow crab ball had a strange texture with shrimp surrounding the snow crab claw. The Chinese Sticky Rice is always a favorite. Also ordered the Truffle Egg Fried rice and Birds Nest with Seasonal Vegetable. The Truffle rice is so flavorful like a flavor explosion in your mouth. The Birds Nest is made with fried potato shreds which contain the a variety of vegetables including cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms and asparagus. The nest is also edible and has a crunchy texture. The presentation of the food is amazing and everything came out hot and fresh. The flavors were on point, and you can tell there's attention to detail in the preparation. Service was attentive outdoors and the pacing of dishes felt just right for a relaxed brunch. This restaurant is truly a gem whether you come for brunch or dinner service. Will definitely be back.

    A large group of us came for dinner - the ambience is super fun, modern, and vibey!…read more Service was prompt, friendly, and accurate. As for the food - everyone loved their dishes! The flavors were spot on and delicious. The only challenge we had was that they would not allow split checks or at least partially split checks - so we spend a huge amount of time figuring out what everyone owed. I wouldn't do a large group here in the future, but I'd definitely come back for a date or small group.

    Lin Asian Bar And Dim Sum - Sticky rice baskets. Photo by Oanh McClure.

    Lin Asian Bar And Dim Sum

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    Came here on Monday foe lunch. We arrived just before the crowd, at 11:30 and got nice seats inside…read moreby the window. It was raining snd the inside of this restaurant was warm and cozy. We ordered a variety of items. My favorites were the duck pancake and the soup dumplings. I will make a stop here every time I visit Austin if I can!

    Fabulous experience! Our son made a weekday lunch reservation ahead of time. Highly recommend…read morereservations and the earlier, the better. Parking was limited behind the building and is shared with other businesses. This place was super cute! You can tell every decor detail was thoughtfully put together. The exterior building mural was amazing - Asian street scenes. Loved the cute Asian table cups, table decor, and the bathroom was another story lol, the toilet was a full on bidet. Toilet seat opened up automatically when I came up to it. And the paper towels were luxuriously thick and soft, not the cheap stuff. Our server was attentive, accommodating , and understanding. We told her of our special needs and she answered our questions. We all ordered from their lunch menu- which included choice of soup and steamed rice. I ordered the crispy shrimp with jalapeños. Perfect! Extra large plumpy shrimp with bits of sliced jalapeños and cooked veggies. Definitely not spicy or saucy. I enjoyed my choice of soup- egg drop, comfort soup for the soul. Our table shared an order of soup dumplings and shu mai. The soup dumplings were fabulous- an explosion of soup in each delicately wrapped package. Everyone at our table enjoyed their dishes! Overall, excellent food and service with cute decor!

    Shanghai Restaurant - Combination platter of roast duck and BBQ pork

    Shanghai Restaurant

    (737 reviews)

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    Went here for the first time! The food was great, but the service was amazing! Will definitely be…read morecoming back

    Back to Shanghai and I believe they improved so much since the last time I visited!…read more We came with a large group of 12 people and all to be seated at a lazy Susan with no wait during Sunday lunch. Ordering is still done with the QR code so we had one person order all the food and then we split the bill afterwards. You have to pay first before the order gets sent to the kitchen. The service has improved slightly, with us being so close to the kitchen. We were able to flag down servers to help us get an extra plate, tea cups, etc. Got a variety of dim sum classics: hargow (shrimp dumpling), siu mai, rice noodles, custard buns, chicken feet, chow fun, egg tarts, soy sauce noodles, charsiu bao, turnip cake My favorites are the siu mai, chow fun and custard buns! They also have non-traditional dim sum dishes such as soup dumplings, which actually originated from Shanghai. We got them and they were ok. We ordered a second time to get more custard buns but it seemed they ran out so it took some time for them to make them fresh. When they finally came, the buns were not smooth and it really looks like the custard was about to burst. Someone bit into theirs and the custard exploded onto their shirt. However, we all had a good laugh and still enjoyed the food. Have to have tea during dim sum so we also got our puer and chrysanthemum tea mix. Not sure if they usually charge for this, but we got it complimentary! Yay! If you are familiar with dim sum, then you know these are smaller dishes meant to be shared among the group! Everybody ate and was satisfied. Each person paid about $25 after tip! There's a designated parking lot with lots of spots. If you are looking for a dim sum spot that is not too busy, this is the place to go to!

    New Fortune 2 - / Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

    New Fortune 2

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    Catered dim sum for 50+ people at our home -- Eric was absolutely excellent in helping plan the…read moremenu and portions, and the whole experience exceeded expectations from start to finish. A special occasion called for a special menu: it was my wife's 60th birthday party, and she is a Fire Horse woman -- born in the year of the Fire Horse, turning 60 in the year the cycle completes. Dim sum was the only choice, and New Fortune II delivered in every sense of the word. What we ordered: - Crystal shrimp dumpling (har gow) - Shrimp and pork dumpling (siu mai) - Steamed BBQ pork bun (char siu bao) - Steamed rice noodle roll with shrimp (cheung fun) - Vietnamese shaking beef - Stir-fried flat rice noodles with beef (dry chow fun) - Salt and pepper shrimp -- went incredibly fast, should have doubled this - Sautéed water spinach with chili and fermented bean - Sautéed Chinese broccoli with garlic - Szechuan style green beans - House special fried rice Every dish held up beautifully in our buffet setup. Impressive given the transport. The salt-and-pepper shrimp and water spinach were the runaway crowd favorites. Both platters were empty within the first 20 minutes, which tells you everything. Eric walked us through sizing and timing with patience and real expertise, which made the whole execution feel effortless. We called ahead to confirm, paid by card, picked up at 6 pm sharp. Zero friction, zero stress on a night when that mattered enormously. If you need dim sum catering that can feed a crowd, travel well, and still generate compliments three hours into a party, this is your answer. Our guests raved about the food all night. They are still raving about it. Thank you, Eric and New Fortune 2!

    Our Canto family came in for weekend dinner and it was surprisingly not packed. There's plenty of…read moreparking in the back. The vibe is modern: very bright, well lit, with the lion statues in the front, tea pots on the walls and clean spaces. The nice thing is you can order dim sum even when the push carts aren't going, which I personally think is better since it's fresh. My wife felt like she had a ratatouille type moment when she bit into the sesame balls and the deep fried mince turnover. I personally thought while the dim sum had a good fry, it was about average on the flavor and texture, but like I said, some others in our group thought it was excellent. On the other hand, the main entrees, I thought were stellar. The Sichuan green beans (despite this not being a Sichuan shop) were the best rendition of the dish of anywhere I've had in town - very good fry on the green beans with smoky wok hei, well seasoned with the pickled veg too. When your five year old opts to eat just this and rice, you know you got something special on your hand. The seafood fried noodle is also very good - tender squid, shrimp and veggies in the crunchy noodle nest is a great contrast in texture, as well as a lesson in simplicity. The peking pork ribs are also incredible - saucy, not overly sweet sauce clings to the riblets and gives you something incredible to gnaw on. I prefer it in pork chop form, but this is stellar as I think I've only had this one other place that was even remotely close. All in all, great place for Canto food in a town that doesn't have enough of it.

    Ling Wu Asian Restaurant at Lantana Place - Spicy cucumbers and 4 dipping sauces

    Ling Wu Asian Restaurant at Lantana Place

    (325 reviews)

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    My girlfriend was back in Austin briefly before leaving on a trip to Vermont with her friend who…read morelives in Dripping Springs, so I went to work browsing nearby spots on Yelp to make a decision. Thanks to reviews from fellow Yelpers like Steve W. and Samuel C., I felt confident suggesting Ling Wu to my friends and my girlfriend. I made a reservation for that Wednesday night at 7:00 pm, and by the time we arrived, the place was absolutely packed. There was a line of people waiting to be seated. I don't know if they were walk-ins or also had reservations, but thanks to ours, we were sat immediately with ease. I definitely recommend making a reservation. The interior of the building is beautiful, as is the patio with string lights and shrubbery. We sat inside, and the lowly lit atmosphere was excellent. All of the decor really makes the space feel cozy. Water is served in little mugs, and a paper mat is placed on the table because they know Austinites are messy. We all ordered drinks. Two people got a Kirin Light, one got a cocktail, and I ordered their mocktail Spritz. We also shared an appetizer of the Szechuan Spicy Cucumber, which arrived as an incredible tower of cucumber that was both fantastic and delicious. I lowkey ate half of the tower. My girlfriend ordered their soup dumplings, which were pretty good. Soup dumplings are not really my personal style, but everyone else at the table loved them. I was most excited for my entrée. I ordered the Orange Peel Akashi Beef with a side of brown rice, and honestly, it is some of the best Asian cuisine I've ever had. I've seen reviews complaining about the price point, but you can't compare a wagyu steak to Texas Roadhouse, and you can't compare a sit-down Asian restaurant to a Chinese buffet. This is clearly a step above. You don't have to fully dress the part, but this is practically fine dining. Top tier service, top tier atmosphere, and top tier food. This isn't a casual noodle shop, buddy. Overall, it's an excellent experience and definitely worth the steeper price tag. I recommend Ling Wu if you understand that sometimes you have to pay more for a higher quality meal. If you're not that type of person, grow up, because you're missing out on some of the best Asian food Austin has to offer. RIYL: A great meal with a great atmosphere

    Beautiful place with elegant decor and a warm atmosphere. I had heard about Ling Wu from a few…read morelocal friends so came to check it out. We had reservation for an outside table but it was raining so they put us upstairs in the communal dining room. The room was beautiful with red lanterns and a giant one-piece wood table! Food was contemporary Chinese with American adaptation - but nevertheless well prepared and tasty! We had Peking Duck - ***** Pecan Shrimp ***** Sesame Chicken **** Beef with shishito pepper **** Green beans with garlic ***** Lychee mocktail ***** Service was superb! Prices are super reasonable for the quality of food!

    House of Three Gorges

    House of Three Gorges

    (386 reviews)

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    Three Gorges is a small, no-frills restaurant with bold, authentic Chinese flavors with a Sichuan…read morecuisine twist. The menu has nicely seasoned dishes that balance heat, flavor, and aroma. I ordered hot and sour pork soup. I had never had hot and sour soup with meat. Portions were generous, ingredients fresh, and the food arrived smoking hot. The noodles were soft, smooth and flavorful. The pork inside looked like tiny meatballs. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the restaurant was completely full and customers were continuing to flow in. Because the restaurant is rather small, I had to wait about 20 minutes for my order. Jim, one of the owners, said if I had ordered 3 items it would take about 45 minutes, that's why I went with one. You could easily tell that many folks at the restaurant were regulars, which means the food, service or both were exceptional. Definitely will be returning to Three Gorges...

    House of Three Gorges is a no frills, authentic comfort meal that is warming and delicious. Family…read morestyle, big portions at a good price point. - Cumin Lamb: A heaping pile of thinly sliced lamb that is tender mixed in with cumin seeds, sichuan peppercorns, fresh cilantro, and red chilis. The cumin seeds give it that signature earthy, aromatic flavor and you get a slight tingly numbing spice sensation from the chilis and peppercorn. The lamb is not overly gamey, but it still does taste like lamb so if you are not really a lamb fan, I'd choose something else. - Jumping Fish: A very popular dish! Tender white fish fillets that is so soft it melts in your mouth. It is in a flavorful oil and broth that is refreshing from the fresh jalapenos. It is a savory dish, yet still relatively mild. It commes with napa cabbage as well! This was my favorite dish and I loved the flavor combined with the white rice. - Mapo Tofu (Vegetarian): They have one with pork as well, but I got the vegetarian version. Silky soft tofu cubes in that signature mapo tofu sauce and numbing peppercorns. Despite the appearance of all the dishes, none of them were very spicy. Overall, a comforting soft, spicy, savory dish with a slight tingle. - Eggplant in garlic sauce: A deliciously sweet and umami garlic sauce. The eggplants could have been a bit more cooked through in my opinion though since it was still quite firm. I loved it still! Note that all the dishes to me were not spicy just had an underlying subtle spice or tingle (like a finishing flavor note if you will). Also, since it is sichuan the dishes are on the oilier side. You order with the cashier at the front and pay up front as well. Food comes out quickly. It is a small space with three rows of tables (maybe around 12-15 tables give or take), so it does fill up fast. I went at around 5:40 PM on a Thursday and there was no wait, but by the time we finished eating at around 7PM, the restaurant was full. House of Three Gorges was hyped up a lot on my social media feed and through word of mouth, so I came in with high expectations. Luckily, they did not disappoint.

    Ling Kitchen - diners - Updated May 2026

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