LOVED our experience here! We sat outside on the patio with our dog. We tried Shanghai soup dumplings (not as flavorful as I remember their sister restaurant's offering (Lin Asian); Chicken with cashew Dumplings (VERY tasty!); Steamed vegetable dumplings (good but could use more flavors); Sesame Balls for dessert (always a favorite of mine!) BUT what STOLE THE SHOW was the Crispy Chicken Turnovers. I don't know why I picked this one, but SO GLAD I DID! It looked NOTHING like what I expected. I've added a photo.. 3 MICE came to the table! Noodle tails & almond slice ears! SO CUTE!! Apparently whoever owns this restaurant & Lin Asian employ ARTISTS! :) (NOTE: While Lin Asian has a dessert that is an amazing sculpture, it's too disturbing for me to order. You'll have to visit & see for yourself!) read more

Qi Austin - Crispy Chicken Turnovers! - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Qi is one of my all time favorite restaurants in Austin! The best way to describe is exquisite dim sum and chinese cuisine. As a sister restaurant to Lin's, Qi has the famous soup dumplings that in my opinion make this place worth visiting. I have not yet encountered any other establishment that has great soup dumplings that are comparable to Qi/Lin's. Other items that I liked to get at the scallop caviar Sui mai, honey sesame chicken, and occasionally the har gow. If you are used to normal traditional Chinese dim sum establishments, do NOT expect the same experience here. Expect to pay higher prices and receive good service. If you are looking for a large variety of dim sum items, I would look elsewhere in Austin. During lunch and dinner, the dim sum menu is not as expansive. I would say this makes for a great spot to meet with friends or go on a date. I'm hoping they will open a restaurant in Houston! read more

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Incredible food, impeccable service. We sat outside for lunch. It was very nice. We were able to leisurely visit as there weren't a lot of patrons waiting to be seated. read more

Skip the Zha Jiang Noodles (Dan Dan Noodles) Get the soup dumplings, the salt and pepper tofu, the sesame chicken. Skip the tarp chicken eggrolls, just order one Peking duck with extra buns Absolutely get the HAR gow. Pan fried seafood noodles were just meh Loved the sautéed pea shoots and truffle fried rice The cocktails are just okay. read more

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We picked this place because brother wanted Dim Sum, but it was a pleasant surprise. Upscale Chinese dishes are served in this farm to table family restaurant. The patio was lovely and we needed the torch heater our server turned on for us! Brrr. So, the dim sum is not trolleyed around in little carts you say yes or no to, but rather is listed on the menu. Most dishes are three to five pieces so perfect for sharing in our party of five. We ordered two of the 3-piece pan fried akaushi beef bao, the lobster dumplings, crab and fish maw soup dumplings, and akaushi beef potstickers which come stuck to a beautiful lacy crispy wonton fan. Every single dumpling we tried was a flavor burst in our mouths. So delicious. I had General Tso chicken with a side of this, gelatinous hot sour soup. The hot was there, but the soup was not sour at all and could benefit from some Chinese dark vinegar. My entree was good, but very bland and the chicken was a little dry. All their batters are cornstarch, so very light. Just not successful with this dish. My daughter had the peppered shrimp and shared; it was sooo good, *that's the dish I recommend! Overall delicious food and impeccable service! read more

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Sadly, this is the third of this companies restaurants I have been to and they are all pretty much the same. The food is good but not good enough to be the same in, at least, 3 of the 5 or so restaurants. On this night, we ordered the special which was yellowtail (I think) collar and it was horrible. The smell was a little off but we both took a bite and spit it out. It was exceptionally fishy and slimy. I probably wouldn't go here again. There just wasn't anything special. The atmosphere at Lin Asian (another of their restaurants) is better, IMO. read more

This experience was terrible. From no lemons after 3 asks, the soups came out cold, and the chicken served was of such poor quality that J would not feed it to my dog. Avoid this place altogether Austin... read more

Need date night ideas...come to Qi Austin! Our table ordered a multitude of items. Honestly couldn't tell you the name of some of them, but everything I tried was absolutely delicious! My favorite was the Sugarcane Shrimp, Truffle Fried Rice & Dumplings. I also learned there is a certain way to eat a dumpling. 1st time eating a dumpling. Shame on me. But now I know the proper way and will be back for more. The Zha Jiang Noodle was my least favorite. It wasn't bad, but I just like noodles that have more sauce. If you come with a larger group it's a fun spot to share a few plates. Although I will say between two people the Half Peking Duck & Zha Jiang Noodle is more than enough. I'll be back for date night! read more

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Service was good. Sat outside with mist fans so in the summer time on a Friday evening it was tolerable. Truffle fries rice - so smooth. Just like any Asian food it's amazing the next day. I was ok with the truffle shaving on top. I didn't need anymore. It was so silky smooth. Honey Beef- good portion for 2, or one depending on how you much you like it. It was great with the fried rice and especially yummy the day after. Good date night spot. Prices are steep for Asian food but it's downtown swanky 6th. read more

Qi Austin - Soup dumplings yummy - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really good dim sum and fancy setting. Good for a special occasion. A bit pricey but worth it after all.

The food is phenomenal but the service leaves much to be desired in comparison. We enjoyed a dinner here after about a year since our last visit and quite a few things have changed. The decor has been revised and the new style diminishes the atmosphere pretty significantly. It was my partners birthday, which i mentioned on the reservation and it was not acknowledged at all by service staff. If you are curious about this restaurant, I'd recommend ordering take out, as the service style isn't really worth sitting in for. read more

Traveled to Austin from Houston for a concert and decided we wanted to try dim sum for brunch. We have a lot of awesome dim sum spots in Houston but they are far from where we live so wanted to give this place a try. We were blown away. We came in around 11 AM for Sunday Dim Sum brunch and were seated promptly without a reservation. The inside of the restaurant was clean and welcoming. The decor was beautiful and the service was fantastic. We tried the bok choy, shrimp and eggplant, crispy chicken dumplings, lobster cheese rolls, duck pancake, pork shumai, and egg cream rolls. The entire meal was absolutely delicious. The duck was out of this world scrumptious and the lobster rolls were heaven. We will definitely be back when we're in town again to try more dishes and highly recommend this to anyone looking for quality dim sum. read more

Qi Austin - Shrimp and eggplant dim sum - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food here was amazing and the staff was helpful in explaining the different menu items. I had the truffle egg fried rice and shanghai dumplings -- both were really good and the flavors suited my taste. There was no wait time when I visited and the interior was pretty; low lighting but not excessive, and a very welcoming atmosphere overall. I really recommend this spot and would definitely come eat here again if I'm ever in Austin! read more

Qi Austin - Truffle Egg Fried Rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I enjoyed some yummy food here! Steam lobster dumplings- delicious, I'd get this again Shrimp har gao - average Basil Chicken dumplings - it was good Chicken taro egg rolls --this was my favorite! I didn't care for the passionfruit dessert at all. I like the more elevated/upscale vibe though it didn't seem too busy on a weekend. The service was okay. Keep in mind, this isn't one of those places with the rolling cart (which I happen to love but that's okay). Qi has great food and is a good option for grabbing dim sum. read more

This breaks out from the standard issue "suburban" American Chinese to a serious level-- I'm amazed that I didn't discover this place sooner. We've had a couple meals here so far, and everything was at a high level- lobster,2.5 lbs, cooked in a tempura style, Waygu beef, snow pea leaves, truffle fried rice. All stellar. You can't find this at most places in town or even out of town. Enjoy~ read more

Qi Soup Dumplings: Amazing flavor and the soup is fatty and rich. The best dumplings I've ever had. Mei Choy Pork Belly: Very sweet and is very good but is definitely a unique flavor. Truffle Fried Rice: Very strong truffle flavor and the texture on the rice is wonderful. Would not recommend if you do not like truffle. The service was amazing as well and the atmosphere is nice! read more

Lovedddd the egg rolls & the style of them. Soup dumplings were good! The beef was good but a little too much sauce for me. Enjoyed the fried rice and truffle flavor. Loved the inside of this restaurant and the service was great too!! Recommend! read more

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Dim sum in Austin? He'll yes! Glad our waiter mentioned to us a must check out. Just to name a few my faves were xiao long bao, lobster dumpling, truffle fried rice, and shrimp stuffed eggplant. Definitely a good recommendation. Peep out my photos. read more

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Excellent Food Excellent Service Excellent Ambiance A bit pricey for someone who hails from Houston with its many selections of Chinese Food and Dim Sum in Houston's Asian Town, but it was worth it. Go try this place out. Seriously. read more

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Upscale Chinese fusion restaurant with beautiful ambiance, but a hefty price tag. I've dined here twice and my opinion hasn't changed much. I've tried a number of dim sum appetizers here and the Shanghai soup dumplings continue to be the best relative to the other options. Although, in comparison with other pork soup dumplings I've had at different establishments, this one falls to the bottom. The dough is too thick and vastly overpowers the under-seasoned filling. $13 for 5 pieces is also on the steep side. The peking duck was acceptable. It came with a pate you spread across the bao for flavor. There are only 3 baos that come with the order so expect disproportionate portions. I prefer my peking duck be wrapped thin pancakes or wraps, but unfortunately they don't offer that here. I much prefer the duck at Bamboo House or Jade at a much reasonable cost with more authentic flavors. The truffle fried rice was very underwhelming. Something that can easily be made at home. The only toppings it consisted of were egg and maybe 2 shavings of truffle. For a restaurant that encourages family style meals, the pork belly was really the only dish that was abundant. Unfortunately, it was doused in a sauce that didn't highlight the protein. The bird nest was probably the best thing that was ordered during this visit. The vegetables were seasoned nicely and the nest it was held in provided a satisfying crunch. For dessert, we got the mango bomb and the fly me to the moon. I found the mango bomb a bit too tart the more bites I took, but fly me to the moon was finished off in a blink of an eye. Overall, if you're looking to spend a pretty penny, there are plenty of other options to choose from with beautiful ambiance and better bang for your buck. If you're looking for more authentic flavors, best to look elsewhere. read more

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This was my first time trying dim sum. I'm usually pretty simple so I'll leave a simple review: Overall, food was very good. The place had a nice vibe, slightly on the loud side. I sat at the bar and that was cool watching them make all of the dumplings. Tad pricy but I would return! Chicken Egg Rolls: 5/10 mostly wrapper flavored Beef Bao: 8/10 nice soft buns and great flavors Shanghai Soup Dumpling: 7.5/10 good flavors but just not my type of food Crabmeat Soup Dumpling: 7/10 still good but preferred shanghai Truffle Fried Rice: 8.5/10 very good with a slight truffle flavor. Not overpowering Sesame Chicken: 9/10 my favorite of the items I tried. Very crispy, light batter and good flavor Mango with Lychee center: 6/10 good flavor but I did not enjoy the texture. read more

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Absolutely lovely--from the wait staff to the food to the ambiance. We started with the salad--which was simply dressed and delicious. I had thirds (served in a large bowl). On to dumplings which were crisp and yummy. Then the Peking Duck. The buns and toppings, the perfectly roasted duck, the presentation. I can't wait to come back! read more

This is the 3rd location we've been to of the Lin Asian restaurants and all of them have been very delicious. The dim sum soup dumplings are out of this world! For entrees, we had the salmon, pork belly, beef and truffle rice. The standout of the night was the salmon, but they were all tasty! I did not particularly enjoy the desserts. We had the green tea mouse and ice cream with a biscuit shell. They were just ok, I've had much better at other Asian restaurants. The service was great and the restaurant is very upscale. read more

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Amazing atmosphere, great cocktails, and fabulous food! Every bite was bursting with flavor. The fried chicken with the garlic dipping sauce was one of the best things I've tasted. Lots of gluten free options too! read more

The conundrum is, is it pronounced as Chi or Ki - of course, it should be Chi. This place is fantastic - from the intricate decor of Asian feels to the servers constantly coming in to check if we are okay. We had ordered a bunch of vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods - right from hot and sour soup, to sauteed pea shoots, from dim-sums to dumplings, everything was simply devoured and appreciated, especially their rum raisin cheesecake. read more

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I have a lot of food allergies sadly and this place had a few dishes I could eat without any sign of cross contamination! The imperial tofu dish was so insanely good. Gluten-free flour and sticky sauce....and there was meat in the sauce. It was like my dream come true dish. My fiance had a bite and said it was marvelous hahaha he never says that, certainly not about tofu. The corn egg drop soup was lovely too. The balance and textures were great. The service was wonderful. Our bartender was so polite and helpful. Loved it here. Can't wait to come back with people who can enjoy everything- the dumplings looked good!!! The drinks were good too. It's definitely a high craft place- Austin needs more of these! read more

Qi Austin - Imperial tofu please don't ever take this off the menu!! - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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tried this place with my friends for my birthday and couldn't have picked a better spot. we all shared our food, which included the lobster dumplings, qi salad, sesame chicken, and berkshire pork loin, which were all amazing. the duck scallion pancakes were just ok, i thought the duck was a bit dry and bland. the ambience is very nice with the floating lanterns and the upscale vibe. we were so full, but our waitress was so sweet and insisted we have a complimentary dessert which turned out to be this cool little cat sorbet thing. read more

Qi Austin - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food: 4.5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Food- The Xiao Long Bao is very soupy with rich flavor. The Zha Jiang noodle was okay (I'm not too familiar with the dish though). The Shrimp Har Kaw was well filled, with a chewy outside that contrasted well with the inside. The sui mai was a bit on the salty side, but the chicken feet were nicely flavored and cooked. All the main entrees also have nice and rich flavors. Although the food was all pretty great, the price tag on various items threw me off, as good as the food was. Service- Very friendly and well spoken staff, with clear communication and understanding of both the customer and the menu. We got seated quickly, even during the busy lunch hours. Food comes out as it is ready in moderate time. Ambiance- Large modern oriental vibe that supports parties of any size with minimal natural light and ambient lanterns. Very well made establishment that puts you into a sense of peace. It also supports outdoor eating via the patio area, which is well shaded from the Austin heat. Overall, this is a great stop in Austin to enjoy a nice, rich, and comforting meal. Although the price tag may throw you off, as it did me, it still served great food with excellent service and ambiance. read more

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Great vibes, great service, great food. Sat at the kitchen window area. Staff at the window in the kitchen appeared to be a little insecure/nervous as customers watched them prepare the dumplings. I appreciated watching the young lady staying calm while learning. Soup dumplings were great! read more

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Wow!!!!!! Amazing food, amazing restaurant, wonderful service, what more could one hope for? I loved all the dim sum-- their soup dumplings were phenomenal and their hot and sour soup AMAZING. The dessert was a little small and overly decadently artsy for my normal taste, but it was perfect after all the food (may just try a different one next time--I'm sure everything is good)! read more

Qi Austin - Egg rolls - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If anyone was curious if Qi was really worth it, I would say that if you are going to spend that dough, go all out for the dinner menu as opposed to lunch/brunch. It wasn't bad at all. It was actually excellent but their sister restaurant Lin offers the same. The dinner here is where you'll get the innovative stuff like - Szechuan Peppercorn alligator. Meanwhile I go and take my own advice, here are photos of the dimsum brunch which are, again, just the classic dimsum. What makes them great though is they intentionally play with the dimensions of the food. For example, their shrimp sugarcane, har cow and shrimp dumplings are all minced shrimp but they have different levels of fat and density, chunky or smooth paste. I think this is the distinction from a standard dimsum place. Unlike other fancy western restaurants, they do not stand you up on the portions. Both size and quantity are wealthy and the price justify both the portion and quantity. There aren't any "filler" ingredients either like too much woodear mushrooms or waterchestnuts. Succulent, juicy and without artificial enhancers like MSG or like flavoring. Out of what I ate, this is what for sure encourage you to try for yourself Soup Dumplings ($11) because they are the best in Austin disconsidering price and has the most clean broth Shrimp Harcow ($11) because the shrimp stuffing chunky and juicy with a cute rabbit wrapping Pork Shrimp Sui Mai ($11) because you'll see chunks of meat Shrimp Dumplings ($11) because they're straightforwardly delicious read more

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The dumplings are the star of this place and they are simply divine. Great variety of flavors and ingredients and the execution on the dishes is simply top notch. Loved the Shanghai pork dumplings and Caviar Scallop dumplings the best. The pan fried Akaushi bao buns were also excellent. This is as good as any of the best dumpling places in Shanghai. 5 stars are well deserved. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday. We got a private room which was in a separate floor by itself. Loved the restaurant's decorations especially the low lighting ambiance. For food, I would say it's definitely on the pricier side, but we ended up family styling our meal. We ordered a lot since it was a big party. My favorites were the shanghai soup dumplings, truffle egg fried rice, and mei choy pork belly. The broth from the soup dumplings had so much flavor and the meat was well seasoned. I also didn't expect to like the truffle fried rice. Although it didn't have a really strong taste, the aroma from the truffle paired well with the fried rice and gave it a rich and pleasant flavor. The pork belly was probably the opposite. It was soaked in this delicious black sauce that bursted in your mouth when biting into the pork belly. As for dessert, we ordered every dessert on the menu! I honestly loved them all, but I would say my number one is the matcha dessert. It wasn't too sweet and had a creamy texture. I also recommend to try some of their cocktails, we ordered a couple and they were all really good. Our waiter was very friendly and checked up on us frequently. I really enjoyed my experience here despite it not being a traditional dim sum restaurant. Book a reservation here if you have any special occasion coming up! read more

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Always a fun, fresh, and delicious experience! Service is always impeccable and ambiance is perfect for a date night, fun with friends, family get together, or special event! read more

Qi Austin - Crispy Whole Fish, Amazing! - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had an absolute FEAST at Qi for a team lunch! We all know a picture is worth a thousand words, so I'll let them speak for themselves. However, here's a quick summary of the fan favs: - Soup dumplings (honestly the whole dim sum menu is amazing). - Akaushi Honey Beef (it comes out sizzling!) - Salt & Pepper Shrimp (NOT lobster) - Sesame Chicken (oldie but a goodie) Super friendly staff and if you have a large group, try to get seated at the long executive table when you first walk in! read more

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The soup dumplings were dried out and bland. It felt like they had been left out under a hot lamp all day, drying out the skin and the soup within. I was forced to repeatedly drink in between each deflated dumpling because of how dry they were. The dumpling skin was tough and underseasoned too. The restaurant used far too much pork fat within that overwhelmed the flavors within. Fish maw is relatively delicate and was barely noticeable under the fatty onslaught. When I told the waiters the proper name for the dish was xiaolongbao, they just waved me off and told me I was wrong. The only thing I was wrong about was ordering here. The dish should be called soupless dumplings instead. The pork belly was just as bad. The pork belly was tough, chewy, and obviously overcooked. The menu advertised that it was marinated for 24 hours, but I have trouble believing that. If it was truly marinated for that long, the meat should be much more tender. Furthermore, the marinade was uneven throughout the pork belly. It obviously had not penetrated to the center of the pork. They even managed to mess up the rice. It should be a crime for a Chinese restaurant to not add enough water to the rice. All in all, the restaurant is deceptive and inauthentic. The atmosphere reflects the menu; a messy hodgepodge of things that just don't quite work together. read more

Qi Austin - Pork Belly - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place was amazing!!! The food is incredible and extremely flavorful. I took my family here while they were in town visiting. We were able to get a walk in but it was very busy so I would highly recommend making a reservation if possible. They are famous for their soup dumplings and they were so good we ordered a second round of them. Our server was fabulous and knowledgeable to give delicious recommendations. I certainly will be coming back soon! read more

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Great soup dumplings. Mediocre shrimp shumai with fish eggs (they called it caviar). Great service. Nice ambiance.

7/10 - Shanghai Soup Dumpling, Crab Meat Fish Maw Soup Dumpling - Szechuan Peppercorn Alligator, Akaushi Beef with Green Pepper and Truffle Egg Fried Rice Qi Austin is a modern Asian restaurant located near the nightlife area of West 6th street in Downtown Austin. The decor is very cool and the atmosphere inside is whimsical. Now on to the food, I tried fried Alligator for the first time and I did not like it... it was okay. The beef and rice were flavorful. But I came for the soup dumplings. They're so rich in flavor and hug my soul. The drinks were also so cute & and delicious. I would recommend stopping by for some Dim Sum lunch and drinks! Instagram: @marcoeatinggood read more

Qi Austin - Szechuan Peppercorn Alligator, Akaushi Beef with Green Pepper and Truffle Egg Fried Rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The inside of the restaurant is very trendy and aesthetically pleasing. Parking is relatively easy, there is a parking garage behind the restaurant. Food was okay not the best I've had. The soup dumpling was dry and meat was crumbly. The lobster was over cooked and chewy. Overall the food is salty. I personally would not come back. The food is expensive and not good. read more