This place has over 500 reviews and sitting at an overall consensus of four stars. Since I knew I was coming here the day before, I decided to read through many of the reviews and pick out the highlights. One common comment is that the portions are small and the prices you pay are high for what you get. The brisket fried rice and their unusual take on chicken and waffles are quite popular. As for parking, they do have a lot out back that is fairly spacious and a parking garage making it one of the easier places to park at downtown. Once you pull in to the lot, just scan the QR code inside the restaurant for two free hours of parking and you will need your license plate number (you'll get a text when your time is running out). 2/3 of the interior is dedicated towards two and four tops and a long bar that you can also sit at. The other third is for groups of 10-25 which can be reserved in advance. They have a great bar along with four craft beer taps and a good selection of wines. I came here with a group of 10 so we got our food served family style. We started with hot/sour soup, which had lots of fungi, but was salty and the fried cream cheese rangoons tasted like they had been cooked earlier in the day. The bowl of dumplings that followed fared better. General Tso's chicken was good and crunchy and the beef and broccoli was finely cut making it kinda mushy, but decent. The best dish was the grilled shrimp bowl at the end. Some of the dishes came with a side of sauce, but I really could've used some soy sauce and siracha on the table. Plenty of informative photos included. read more

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A fun restaurant with a quirky vibe. They have an all in one TV/VHS combo above the bar playing old movies which is a fun little touch. Service isn't the fastest, but our waitress was pleasant and friendly, and had good suggestions about the menu. The food is very tasty, and we especially liked the brisket fried rice and the chili wontons. The Jalapeño popper rangoons were more like dumplings. I've made reservations both times we visited, which are easy to get last minute. I'd recommend a reservation to ensure you don't have to wait to get seated. read more

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I'm a harsh judge when it comes to Chinese food, because I'm trying to find the perfect upscale Chinese. Something that feels & tastes more elevated and doesn't leave you feeling heavy & tired. Old thousand is close, but doesn't quite hit the mark for me. There were some positives: Our service was great, the staff was very nice & friendly. I also can appreciate that they have validated parking. I just overall wasn't impressed with the ambiance & the food itself. read more

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I stopped by Old Thousand for a quick, healthy bite before heading to Anato's jazz concert just a few doors down. I ordered the cucumber salad and a few chili oil dumplings, and was delighted by how quickly they arrived. The presentation was spot-on, and both dishes were full of flavor. I'd happily order them again. read more

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So glad we have this spot another chance on Valentine's Day. We got a totally different experience than our first visit years ago. I'd highly recommend the wok green beans, but everything we had was delish including the General Tso and beef & broccoli. We also tried the mala corn ribs, which were on special and they should be added to the regular menu. SO so good! read more

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Mak, Jam, Harrison, and the crew are why I keep coming back. Great local energy, consistency, and they elevate every visit and the music vibe is fire. Adding protein to the noodle dishes is a huge win and keeps me coming back. I would love to see more options like beef, chicken, shrimp, and especially brisket in noodle dishes. A customizable bowl with rice or noodles, vegetables, protein, and sauce would also be a great addition and strong value. Major miss: the egg roll. Moving from multiple spring rolls to a single flaky, freezer style egg roll feels like a big downgrade. Honestly a disaster compared to the rest of the menu. I come often, the drinks never miss, the staff is fantastic, and event menus are always top notch. Hoping to see a few tweaks back in the right direction. Ratings:5 Staff: 5 Food Overall: 5 Egg Roll: -5 it's an Utter Disaster read more

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This Chinese restaurant is located in one of my favorite neighborhoods in Austin. It's a great vibe to go to with friends if you want comfort Chinese cuisine but also want a cocktail or two. I was very impressed with the brisket fried rice but I felt the pork dumplings lacked flavor. Our server was super sweet and went above and beyond for my group which left a lasting impression. read more

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Unfortunately, this was a case of Austin overhyped for me. Saw many great reviews and people talking about this spot before and wanted to try it. The reality turned to be a gentrified and repackaged Panda Express. A warning sign should have been when boyfriend's barber said she didn't recommend it. We decided to check it out anyways... The lunch menu was very limited and felt very inauthentic. We settled for some small apps (but personally I was okay to just leave lol) and had actual meal somewhere else. The rangoons were just okay. Pretty small and on size and amount of filling. The pickled cabbage was actually pretty good and this is what I was mostly munching on. Overall, a nope for me. read more

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At lunch, on a Saturday, Old Thousand has a limited brunch menu. We didn't expect this but we're flexible - no biggie! My husband kept it classic with the General Tso's and was really pleased with it. I got the chicken and waffles. The bubble waffle was cut into individual bubble pieces and layered in a bowl with the fried chicken, syrup, and something similar to the General Tso's sauce. It was unique, but the waffle pieces just soaked up grease and syrup at the bottom of the bowl. I wasn't able to eat very much because of the amount of oil - not super appetizing and definitely not what I expected. I would have preferred the waffle separate or at least the option to apply my own syrup. Our service was good and we got our food quickly. The restaurant is very attractive, but could be cleaner. Overall, we would like to come back and check out their daily menu. read more

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This place was really a 3.6 or less.... Came here for lunch and the menu was quite limited with a lot of basic items where it almost felt Panda Express like. And I'm not saying that because it has a panda with a crown on it. So instead we just decided on a snack instead of a full meal. When the pickled cabbage was better than the rangoons something might be up. The food wasn't bad but the rangoons were just average and kind of small. The prices here were also average. Not sure I'll be back since the dishes don't seem very authentic Chinese. read more

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We first came here about 8 years ago when we first moved to Austin. Forgot about it since it's so far from Home. But we're in the address before a show at the Moody Center. We've been missing out! Great service, great vibe. Food was tasty! I hear their happy hour is great. Will be back! read more

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Holy hell, across the board, AMAZING food. I can't emphasize enough how good the mapo tofu was especially! It's different from the norm because it uses crispy, fried tofu cubes rather than soft. It's spicy in a way that's more flavorful than hot, with plenty of mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns. Plus, it's loaded with meaty mushrooms rather than pork; that makes it vegan by default! I need to get back out for happy hour. read more

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Visited Old Thousand on a day in which I was just craving a good Chinese meal, and they did not disappoint. I appreciated the quirky ambiance and unique menu combining traditional Chinese dishes with a Texan fusion flair. We ordered the hot and sour soups to start , followed by the incredible brisket fried rice, kung pao chicken, and a side of green beans. The soup was served hot and was absolutely delicious. The brisket fried rice was phenomenal and should not be missed. Kung pao chicken was okay (I didn't like that they deep fried the chicken). Green beans were flavorful. Service was good but you have to ask for utensils if you can't use chopsticks and it took them a while to get us spoons/forks to eat with. Overall a solid meal and good experience. I'll be back! read more

Service very good! Ordered the sandwich, xiao noodles, fried rice, and a few other entrees. To keep it a buck, most of it is overly oily with very little flavor. Food extremely bland and we had to season our own foods with their sauces. If you're looking for an asian spot to eat at, this not it gangies. Service is great tho. read more

Top place for us been coming here for years. Great drinks and amazing food! The revolving menu is awesome and the vibe is so cool, always great music and such a cool atmosphere. We love old thousand in my onion this is the best Chinese in Austin. read more

One of our good friends came into town over the weekend and Old Thousand is his favorite restaurant so we made reservations earlier on Sunday for our party of 4 at 6pm. My sister in law decided to join at the last minute and although, I couldn't update the reservations online to 5, the hostess was kind enough to find us a different table, we just had to wait a few minutes which was definitely not an issue. To drink, a few of the ladies got the $5 mules and they were decent; my buddy got a drink off the secret menu and he was so happy they still had it. I got a yuzu type drink, everything was really good. To eat, we did it family style. We shared the cauliflower, brisket fried rice, the bao, the green beans, and the fried chicken. The fried chicken had a great spice to it and my only regret was not getting to eat it all for myself lol. Otherwise, and I'm not a huge veggie person generally but the cauliflower was my 2nd fave; the flavor was fantastic. To finish, we had some of the fried donuts. Such a fun experience with some of my favorite people. I wish I could remember the name of our waitress as she did a fantastic job. She was sweet, helpful, and prompt and even had some jokes. We'll definitely be back! read more

Really really good Asian American food. It has some traditional feels while also bringing their own twist. The bartender was awesome and they play old vhs movies on repeat. Highly recommend and will go back! read more

Came to Old Thousand because of the hype on social media, big mistake. It wasn't busy, yet we stood there waiting to be acknowledged. When a server finally came over, she walked us to a table, slammed the menus down, and walked off. Rude for no reason. Food was just as disappointing. The rangoons were good. My husband wanted orange chicken but it wasn't on their brunch menu, they were kind enough to still make it, which we appreciated. It was good, but everything else? No. The "mala fried chicken" was basically chicken nuggets with steamed rice, the menu said it had chili oil, I expected it to be drizzled over the chicken but instead was sitting at the bottom of the bowl. I didn't notice it till the end and since I thought they had forgotten it, I asked for some and got just the oil. Idk if that's the way they do it, but usually when I ask for chili oil I receive the chili flakes with the oil. Anyways, it was mid. But the brisket fried rice..... now, that had zero flavor. We barely touched it, left the whole thing behind. Between the attitude and the food, it's a no for us. Wouldn't come back. read more

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We came in on a rainy Saturday at 2:30pm and a women who seemed like she didn't want to be here put our menus on the table and walked away without a word. She "sat down" another couple in this manner, and they had to ask her if she wanted them to sit down at the table she placed the menus on. The man that took our order was pleasant to talk to. The brunch menu was limited compared to the dinner menu, so we settled on duck fried rice and orange chicken. The air circulation in the dining room is weak, so it felt stuffy. There is free street parking available in the area, or they validate parking via QR code in the parking lot behind the restaurant. Fortune cookies were brought out with the receipt. read more

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Nice place! Went on a Friday night with my wife. It was very busy but not packed. The decor is neat, the tables are packed dense but not uncomfortably so. Lots of energy. Everything we ordered for our meal was delicious: Chinese-style jalapeño poppers, dan-dan noodles, Tso chicken. Portions were on the smaller side but prices are so reasonable that it was just fine and gives you the chance to try more dishes. The coconut panacotta dessert was the only disappointing thing about the evening. Totally recommended. read more

Old thousand was super good! I got the rec from a friend and was surprised to find that they actually do have a lot of parking bc they validate for the lot in the back, plus the neighborhoods have free spots. There are a couple spots directly in front of the place too but they're often filled. The inside is actually quite spacious with lots of tables, a full bar, and clean bathrooms! Our server Olive was very helpful and friendly, and gave good recs. I did get the brisket fried rice because it's so popular and my mom got bubble waffles. We shared them with each other because it was too much food for me and not enough for her - and we both felt comfortably full at the end. We also got the coconut mango panna cotta which was lovely. Not the best panna cotta I've ever had, but it was fun to try. We also got mimosas - mine was grapefruit and my mom requested a more fruity one so they did a passionfruit one for her that was SUUUUPER lovely, I liked hers even better than mine. It was one of the best mimosas I've had actually (and they were only $3 each, omg!). And in total we spent like $50something including tax and tip, so very reasonable!! Honestly im splitting hairs here - i would give 5 stars, but the $5 side of bacon my mom got was embarrassingly small, and the fried rice was a little bit heavy on the oil (i think adding a little more veg would balance it out perfectly, but that's just me!). So it was overall very good, but there were a couple things I think would have made it exceptional. Except the mimosas already were, just wanna put that out there again. 10/10 no notes on those read more

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We came here on a last minute whim as we were craving some Asian food. You can park in a lot behind the business and it will be validated, just scan the QR code inside. We were greeted quickly and sat. The decor was unique and the restaurant seemed pretty clean. We did not know that they only had a brunch menu offered at the time we went in which was a bit of a bummer. The waiter did ask the cooks if they could make something on their typical menu and they opted to stay on the brunch menu, which is no big deal. We ordered some fried rice and the general tso's chicken. Both had some spice, but were good! Our server was hard to grab attention unless he was looking directly at us (even though he said to wave him etc). Overall, I think we'd go back if in the area and not wanting to try something new. read more

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The food was really good. The server was very knowledgeable about the vegan options. FYI there are more options than are marked in the menu, the online menu shows most of the vegan options. We were told all of the chicken dishes could be vegan by subbing tofu and that the panna cotta was vegan in addition to all of the labeled items on the menu. I got the salt and pepper tofu and it was filling and delicious. The $5 happy drinks are also very solid. The place was cute and funky and I enjoyed eating there. read more

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Comfortable place and good for conversation. Excellent and friendly service. Food tastes great and gets you from angles you might not expect. The smoked lo mein and cabbage pickles were a special favorite. Drinks were perfectly balanced. If you love Chinese food but are looking for something a bit more unique, give this a go. read more

This place was on my list for a long time as a classic Austin restaurant (5 years!), but unfortunately I was sorely disappointed by an overhyped Chinese restaurant that seems to be geared towards white people. The dishes are overpriced and underseasoned, and I do NOT recommend subbing tofu for their meat dishes because you get charged the same price for a subpar dish that was barely even good with chicken in it (per my friends). I had the mala tofu and xiao mian. The former had no flavor (fried tofu and rice) and the latter tasted like Maggi instant noodles, flavorful but not worth it. The only thing that was good to me was the ponzu sauce. Do not recommend if you are looking for authentic Chinese food. This is Austin Chinese food. read more

I ordered a meal tonight through the website and didn't receive an item. I have been sick with Covid, and until after delivery and calling 5 times was I greeted with someone that responded with "well we ran out of soup" when I inquired about a replacement, they firmly said no and tried to hang up. I proceeded to ask for a refund and they didn't know and had to put me on hold, where the proceeded to say "sure" and swiftly hang up. The food is fantastic, but this is no way to treat a paying customer. I would not use their site for delivery. Again, great food but horrible service and communication with delivery. read more

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As I saw one other person write, Chinese is not my favorite, but I would come to Old Thousand any day. The menu is limited to standout dishes. We came to celebrate my friend's birthday - and it was the perfect spot to share plates and have an enjoyable time. The inside has a fun energy with colorful decor. We split a few dishes and it was easy to find something that appealed to everyone. Standouts were the Hunan Beef and Shrimp dishes. Everything was plated so nicely and had creative and flavorful sauces. Cocktail menu here is also very appealing - and some in my group seemed to enjoy theirs, especially one with a szcheuan salt rim. They were kind enough to bring out a dessert with a birthday candle, making the night extra celebratory. read more

Wow. Stay away from this place. We spent just shy of $60 on a cup of soup, beef with broccoli - that was actuakky 3/4 filled with white rice, and what they called chicken lo mein that had exactly three tiny thin slices of chicken. This was not enough for 2 adults for the most outrageous price. The food was decent at best, but at this cost you can get actual food that would actually taste better and fill you up. Spend your money and fill your bellies elsewhere. read more

The food was so good, we ordered the Brussels sprouts, orange chicken and brisket fried rice. The ambience is also really cozy and cute, great place to meet up with friends. Our server Blu was incredible, super friendly and attentive with great recommendations for things to do in Austin. Thank you Old Thousand! read more

Old Thousand is one of my favorite go tos on the east side. The service is great. The vibes and music are always good. The food and flavors are especially top notch. Some of my favorites are the green beans, the kung pao cauliflower, the smoked lo mein with oyster mushrooms, brisket fried rice, and literally any of the shared plates/meats. Great place for brunch, groups, dinner, dates, you name it. read more

Restaurant is decorated very nicely and all staff members were super nice! I love that you can sub any chicken dish with crispy tofu!! Great options for all diet types. Parking is on the backside of the restaurant. They have a QR code at the hostess stand to validate parking so scan that first !!! Brisket fried rice 4/5 little dry/over cooked. Decent amount of brisket. Brisket was tender and good pieces. Green beans 5/5 : cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Probably my favorite thing I ate. Good portion for 2 people Honey pecan shrimp 3/5 : shrimp could have been tossed in the mayo sauce more. Kind felt like they dolloped the mayo on top of the fried shrimp. Kung pao chicken 3/5: nothing memorable about it Mala tofu : this on the menu is Mala chicken but we decided to sub as a tofu dish. fried tofu and dusted with chili powder. Beef and broccoli : 4/5 meat cuts were tender read more

I don't particularly like Chinese food, so if I liked it, you know they're doing something right. We went to Old Thousand for an old friend's birthday dinner, and split multiple plates. My favorites were the sweet potato glass noodles, orange chicken, and brisket fried rice. A few other things were too spicy for me. I was pleasantly surprised that they gave her birthday doughnuts with a candle. Afterwards, they had us take a polaroid and put it on their wall of birthday photos, which was really cute! I noticed that they validate parking, but since it was Sunday, I'd already found free street parking nearby. I'd recommend it if anyone asks where to get good Chinese food. read more

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Stopped by Old Thousand for to-go order where my husband and I ordered the Beef & Broccoli, the Mala Fried Chicken and the Pickled Cabbage. Of the two meals, the Mala Chicken was next level - highly highly recommend. The pickled cabbage was also a nice accompaniment to both meals for that fresh bite in between. The Beef & Broccoli, although good, was little bit of a let down considering it's on the OT Classics list. Looking forward to coming back! read more

I feel so lucky to live in the same neighborhood as Old Thousand. Literally a five-minute walk for me to experience all the goodness they have to offer. The food is made with love and care, I mean it's so obvious from the first bite to the last. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. It's genuine and they make you feel like family. The decor and restaurant design are simply perfect. Know what else is amazing? Every single day during the summer 5-7 pm they offer $10 meals. I wish I could give ten stars!! read more

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I really love coming here with friends. It's always a good place to do a celebration of some sort. The food is always so good and I love that. It's mostly family style. Try a little bit of everything. That's what we typically do and love every moment of it. The service is really solid. Never left waiting or wanting. Even when we bring in a big party, we are met with a smile. read more

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Came here with my girlfriends for their happy hour and the staff was very accommodating and nice. They kept on checking in on us to make sure we had the best experience. We decided to go family style and share all our dishes. Everything tasted fresh and well flavored. My favorite dish was probably the kungpao chicken and brisket fried rice. Nothing was greasy which was good. There was a good amount of chicken in the dish! If we're talking about authenticity? Not quite...it wasn't super authentic but it's a good spot if you want americanized chinese food in a dimly lit up restaurant. My friends really enjoyed the dessert. We got the five spice donuts which came with pandan sauce. It was unique and a good portion size to share! read more

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I have been here a few times and have done takeout, it is so delicious!! Everything is very stress and flavorful. They had unique twists to the items making it a fun experience. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and I have been able to come without a reservation and get seated. The perfect casual spot to come enjoy a great meal with friends. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Amazing Asian fusion restaurant! We went Saturday night around 6:30 and were able to get sat luckily (just two of us)! Service was great, drinks and food came out quickly! We ordered the Brussels sprouts, chili wontons, orange chicken and brisket fried rice. Brussels spouts were delicious - great sauce and crunch from nuts! The Brussels sprouts and brisket fried rice together were a great mix! Brisket fried rice was great - my fiancée loved it but I preferred the orange chicken. The orange chicken was incredible - great sauce and perfect light breading on chicken. We also ordered the king panda and dragons breath cocktails! Both so dang good!! I love a Moscow mule take which was the king panda was passion fruit flavor - super refreshing and nice and sweet which I love! We got the dragons breath spicy and it was also amazing! The mix of both were incredible - my fiancée and I usually share sips lol The inside of the restaurant is so cute - I love the lamps and wallpaper! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while and now I cannot wait to come back! Had so many delicious bites here paired with a fun atmosphere and great service. Came on a Sunday night and was seated right away. I was in the mood for noodles and the xiao mian was the most delicious peanuty noodle dish I've ever had. Would come back just for those. We also tried the wok fried green beans which had a unique flavor that we loved and they were cooked perfect. For entrees, we tried the orange chicken and the salt and pepper tofu. The orange chicken was pretty citrus forward and less like the typical sweet orange chicken but was still very enjoyable! Then, I've had better more flavorful salt and pepper tofu but this was one fried very well and was still enjoyable too. Also loved all the peppers and veggies it came with and the sauce. I can't wait to come back for those noodles and try more entrees! read more

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One of the best new discoveries we had this month in downtown Austin. Great and easy location close to Nickel Bar and Loud Mouth (both great options for drinks or pizza respectively), they do offer free parking on the back lot just have to scan the barcode at the restaurant entrance using the parking app BEFORE paying or registering your car. The food was really tasty with great options for everyone in your group. Very energetic ambiance great for dates and family gatherings. Very friendly servers and staff providing a Perfect service every time. read more

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