House of 3 Gorges never disappoints! I always forget how tasty their food is until I take that…read morefirst bite of the meal. The jumping fish and green beans have always been my favorite, but this time, I tried the Dry Pot Lamb as well. It was so good! I usually don't enjoy the gamey taste of lamb, but somehow the meat tasted more like beef, but more tender! Service is always fast. Very minimal interaction besides ordering up front. But hey, you come here for a tastey and reasonably priced meal, not the service!

First time trying this place, and I mainly wanted to give it a try because it made Austin's Top 25…read moreRestaurants list. It's a cute small restaurant in a strip mall with other Asian stores nearby. The service was great. You go up to the front to order your food, and then they seat you and serve you. I ordered the mapo tofu, which was great. It was super flavorful, and I'm glad I gave it a try. The portions were huge and provided enough leftovers for two more meals. The dishes were definitely meant for sharing. Glad I gave this restaurant a try!

Quite good choice for Chinese food in Austin. Taste is perfect, recommend to all who want try real…read moreChinese food.

I've been waiting for this moment to eat duck. This place has set the standard, just sayin'. First…read moreoff, not sure what other places serve to wrap peking duck but those spring pancakes were so thin and perfect. And the accoutrements. Not too many add ons, sliced nicely engineer like thin.... allows you to be able to savor the perfection of the duck and crisp of the skin vs being overwhelmed by toppings. Guys, I mean, first off I was so full and forcing myself to finish my 1/4 of a duck portion. Second off, even though I was full, I still felt healthy and vibrant leaving. It's a big deal to leave a place and not feel like you have to go veg out on the couch to process things because you're too stuffed. Shared 1/2 a duck with the hubs and we were both satisfied. He had also ordered pork belly but no way I had room for that. Even that portion size lasted both of us a couple meals the next day or two.

Absolutely love China Family. Literally come here once a week not even joking. Portions are huge…read moreand a great price. I can get a single plate with the equivalent of 3-4 meals for $16. Service is the absolute best everyone here is so kind and they're super hardworking and helpful. The wall art is super cool and there's tons of drawings from customers, you can tell there's a lot of love for this establishment. 10/10 lots of love for China Family!

There's nothing special about the customer service here (although you'll get a really nice greeting…read moreand goodbye) but the reason for visiting this place isn't for the human interaction...it's absolutely for the PORTIONS and the FLAVOR of the food here. The restaurant is never 100% clean. The best way to eat is with chopsticks. My favorite dishes are the Kung Pao chicken, the General Tso's (it's weirdly spicy), and any lo mein dish. The serving sizes are bigger than your face and will literally feed you three times. Stick with water w/ lemon and you'll be able to leave spending under $20 and have three meals. I promise it's worth dining in. You'll be surprised when you see that your plate is just for you!

Yes, yes yes. The wonton soup was great and flavorful. The dry fried chicken was salty, crispy, and…read moredelicious. Loved the Mapo tofu the most, this dish will stick with me for a long time. The sesame chicken was also super tasty. This is a new Austin favorite, i love Szechuan food and i love it here! The owners are so nice and this was a great experience. Will be back!

Good food, good service....always gets my order right! It is my "go to" place for Chinese food.read more

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.

I wasn't as blown away by the service and menu as I hoped- but continue to hear great things so…read moreI'll be back. Can't recommend the truffle fried rice or soup dumplings enough. The chicken basil pot stickers and pork belly were good.. but a bit dry for my taste. However, the sauces they offer were all good. Martini was a jump scare in color but taste was on pointtt! Service was fine but we were out front on the patio and though our waiter was attentive while we ordered, we ended up finishing and waiting 40 minutes for someone to come by so we could grab the check. I ended up just heading inside and the maître d' was able to close us out. Tables around us were open so I'm not sure what had them held up, and it could've been a one off, but definitely not ideal at this price point.

Having grown up in a household where dumpling making and preparation were treated as a meditation…read moreon perfection, I've been incredibly pleased to see Austin seriously upping its dumpling game. While I've yet to find a Korean joint with a proper Korean mandoo on offer, Chinese varieties are thriving with the likes of Julie's Noodles, Steamies, Lin's and, the subject of my review, Dumpling World. Definitely don't expect ambiance here. After suffering the Triangle's persistent lack of parking, you'll walk into this place and find a really spare, almost utilitarian set up that screams "we mean business." They definitely mean business. I've probably been here a good 5-6 times, and have tried almost everything on the menu. Soup dumplings shine -- my daughter refuses to eat them anywhere else -- and their recently introduced thumb buns, which I think are fried mini soup dumplings, just ooze flavor. More traditional half-moon dumplings, no matter your filling of choice, steamed or fried, never disappoint. Don't ignore the non-dumpling items too. I don't know what the seasoning is in their green beans, but it's ridiculously delicious. You'll never look at green beans or haricot vert the same way ever again. Good, but unremarkable, are the soups and stews. Better to get those at other Chinese eateries. I don't mean to dissuade anyone from those, but did you really come to a place called Dumpling World to eat anything but dumplings? It gets crowded here at times so I recommend trying on a weekday evening. Uniformly, whether it's packed or slow, service is quick and courteous. With dumplings this good, it's clear that humility is one of the key ingredients to their consistency and quality.

Hell, yeah! I like this place. Good for groups. Everyone order something and pass it around the…read moretable! The spicy and sour dumplings are the bomb. Way better than the soup dumplings (which are really good!). You can't go wrong with the curry chicken and potato pot stickers. Tan-Tan noodles were really good. The only side you need is the garlic box choy - it's pretty f'n awesome! Service is attentive and friendly. Ask questions and the staff will steer you in the right direction. And...did I mention this place is REALLY affordable! Can't go wrong!

Our friends told us about this place and we went with them. I'm so glad we did! We got the soup…read morepork dumplings, onion pancakes, and the House Special Noodle with Sweet Garlic Pork. The onion pancakes were amazing. And the special noodle with garlic pork was nothing I've had before but so so so good. And the portion was huge. We shared the onion pancakes amongst the 4 of us. And then the other two dishes with me and my fiance and we had leftovers. I want to come back here and try the pig's feet and orange chicken. Their menu is huge and I wish I could've ordered more but I knew we couldn't finish it. You know a Chinese restaurant is authentic when there's duck blood and pig's feet.

I do not know why this place gets good reviews. The place smelled strongly of butane, and half of…read moreour dishes tasted strongly of butane. The items that did not smell and taste like butane were mediocre at best. Maybe it's just me though, and most people love how butane smells and tastes. Also, food comes out immediately, so you know it was just sitting in the kitchen premade. Oh, also extremely overpriced! So yeah, the high reviews for this place make no sense. Go figure!

This place is a gem and definitely warrant a trip. We ordered a variety of five items and every one…read moreof them tastes great. Not overly oily or has too much msg and everything taste clean. We had one person taking care of us the whole time and she is very sweet. We enjoyed the service. We went around noon on a Saturday and we were the second couple but as we left, people were coming in and a few Togo orders. Will need to go back and try some more.

Pleasantly surprised at my dining experience. Seven Spice is a bright and welcoming atmosphere in…read morean unassuming location. I was craving spicy food after all the Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving festivities so we checked it out. It totally delivered! We ordered beef in beef in hili oil, beef tendon and Dan Dan noodles. The food is flavorful and fresh. The woman server was sweet and attentive. The food is very very flavorful and we intentionally ordered dishes with the numbing mala flavor. Dan Dan noodles were thin and toothy. The beef was quite tender.in The portions are big and we probably have a couple more servings left and my husband is a big eater. It's totally worth it to check 7 spice out for a casual meal. Love supporting local businesses!