Amazing service and even more amazing food! There was a large group of us so we reserved the private room upstairs which was perfect, especially if the drinks start flowing. We tried many dishes but my favorites were the Oxtail and the whole steamed fish. I highly recommend Qi! I will be back. There is a parking garage in the building which was very convenient. read more

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This place is always amazing. Well worth it! The soup dumplings are good. K thought better than the shrimp ones. The rice noodles are bomb. The chicken basil dumplings are unique. Good atmosphere read more

Qi is Lin's sister that is just a bit closer to down with a better parking situation. We walked in on a busy weekend, grabbed a drink, and waited with fingers crossed that we would get a seat at the well appointed bar. Success! (I definitely recommend making resos.) We tried all of the Lunar New Year special cocktails. They were beautifully crafted and served by witty and cheerful bartenders. The wine list is impressive! But the true stars lie on the pages of the food menu. We started with crab corn soup. It was somehow both light and hardy. The velvety broth was dotted with ample protein, yet the corn was perfectly highlighted. Next came the scallop caviar shu mai. What a treat. We could not resist the aroma and gobbled the steamy sea pillows. We could have stopped there, but the beef dishes called out. Both the pepper beef and honey beef were beautifully seasoned and seared. The honey beef was a bit overly honeyed for me. Also, I asked to make it spicy, but it was not. It was still delicious, but I preferred the pepper beef. All in all, Qi is a must when looking for passionately chef-driven Asian cuisine in Austin. But once you eat at Lin, I just don't know if I can give another restaurant 5 stars! If I could give 4.9 though, I would! read more

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I tried Lin a few months back, which is owned by the same people, so my expectations were not very high for Qi. I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed Qi so much more! It's beautiful inside, came here during December and the restaurant was very tastefully decorated festively.There is also free parking in the same building on level P4. We tried a variety of things from the dim sum menu: Scallop Caviar Sui Mai, Sautéed Baby Bok Choy, Sautéed Water Spinach, Dan Dan Noodle, Scallion Pancake Curry Dip, Shrimp Har Kaw, Pork and Shrimp Sui Mai, Steam BBQ Pork Bun, Shanghai Soup Dumpling. I would pass on the Sautéed Baby Bok Choy and Steam BBQ Pork Bun. My favorites were the Sautéed Water Spinach, Shrimp Har Kaw, and Pork and Shrimp Sui Mai. The one thing we got from the main menu was the truffle fried rice. This was okay but nothing special, was way more impressed with the dim sum. read more

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WOW, delicious! I came for a friend's birthday dinner and they provided a great large table in the corner that gave us some privacy. The server was very patient, consistent, helpful. This was the first time for everyone in the group and he gave great recommendations. We, of course, got the soup dumplings, a few appetizers, and shared a few entrees. I was VERY impressed by the shrimp entree. It was so tasty, flavorful, and filling! Definitely a unique dish that I would ABSOLUTELY come back to get again. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful decor and absolutely delicious food. The dumplings were delicate and flavorful, and the drinks were elegant and delicious. read more

Very pretty atomosphere and decor. The location is great too, however the food's flavor is not worth the pricing at all. We got the Qi soup dumplings which were good, but I've had better flavor with the frozen ones by Bibingo. Beef Bao was decent, the flavor of the bao was good but the beef inside was bland. The lobster cheese rolls were good but $15 for 3 small rolls. We also got the alligator entree and it was in desperate need of a sauce. All the entrees are a la carte too so $30 for a medium sized bowl of bland fried alligator. Dessert was tasty however portion was TINY for $15. No complaints on the service though our waiter was very nice and attentive. Honestly I think there are way better dim sum restaurants where you get more for your money. Here the food is mid and you're just paying for the location. Probably wouldn't go back unfortunately :( read more

Qi Austin - Dessert - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came for a friend's birthday dinner. We ordered a bit of everything from the dumplings and beef potstickers so we could try and they were all good! I got the orange chicken for myself and we shared the fried rice. I would get it again. For cocktails I got the coconut margarita and it was delicious! Perfect amount of tequila and coconut flavor. It was a busy Sat night so it was loud and busy. The only thing I do not like is they only have 2 bathrooms, which i waited forever for, and they are gender neutral. They were extremely dirty and not pleasant to go into. Good experience, good vibes and good food. read more

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On a quick trip to Austin, this place was lively on a Sunday night. For a group of 3 at 7:30pm, we were sat immediately at a table outside under some fan/misting. Food was delicious: - the Shanghai soup dumplings were hot and unique in that the filling was soft and homogenous rather than a lump of meat sitting in a pool of liquid - Zha Jiang noodles were a touch spicy that made it flavorful and tasty - Honey Akaushi Beef was delicious with great soft texture and crunchy fresh onions in a sweet glaze - Baby Bok Choi was fresh and crunchy with yummy shiitake mushrooms and came beautifully presented The ambiance was classy with thoughtful touches and nods to Asian culture around. The outdoor patio was on a relatively busy street, but didn't diminish the ambiance much. Service was prompt and friendly, and food came out quickly! Our only gripe was the price tag. While the food was delicious, we weren't sure that the few pieces of beef garnered a $29 tag, nor the XLB/soup dumplings $3 each. Understandably, it's presenting itself as finer dining in an expensive-to-rent area, so we definitely think it's worth trying if you're willing to splurge! read more

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All I can say is Yes. Yes to this place, yes to the food, and yes to the ambiance. I love the artistic design in the restaurant especially at the bar area. Customer service is great because the employees are attentive and friendly. The only thing I didn't agree with was the tipping system. When I tried to tip the waitress, her expression made it seem like the employees there shared tips. I don't know if that is how they do things there, but I strongly disagree with this. I think if the waitress or waiter did a great job for the customer, then they should be tipped in any amount that the customer deemed fair. I don't believe in tip sharing. If my assessment is wrong, then please correct me. read more

Dumplings are amazing! Service was great, very busy Saturday night and we had a reservation but they were a bit behind. We were allowed to hang out at the bar until our table was ready. Very accommodating, will return and recommend to anyone that visits Austin. read more

Came here solo and was seated at the bar by the open kitchen where they were actively making the soup dumplings fresh. Had really good service, even seated at the bar. Vibe of the place is great! Soup dumplings are their go to and they did not disappoint. Also had jhajang noodles which were good not great. Ended with the mango bomb dessert and it was Bomb. I will definitely return to sample other menu items. Great spot! read more

Absolutely delicious soup dumplings. Can't wait to Have them again. Shanghai Soup Dumplings 10/10 Truffle Fried Rice 6/10 Pan Sear Basil Chicken Dumpling 10/10 Scallop Caviar Sui Mai 3/10 read more

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

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The decor is elegant and eye catching. The food is delicious, but doesn't automatically come with sides. You'll have to order sides in addition if that's important. The drinks are nice and strong, but still delicious and beautifully presented. read more

Sat in their patio and despite the weather, the heaters did their job! Would have been nice to sit indoors but I recommend looking for a reservation weeks in advance. The food was really good, however, each dish came one at a time which left us waiting between eating. read more

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Always an amazing experience! No weakest link and perpetually consistently so good. I have had 85% of the menu and the biggest problem is deciding what to get because it's all the stuff dreams are made of. Ambiance 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Sunny is the Man and will ensure you have a memorable experience. read more

Upon arriving, ambiance looked very nice and elegant place for a dim sum restaurant. The wait was "10 minutes" but we waited for like 20 minutes. When seated our server seemed nice, I forgot her name but she was this Asian waitress, looked Filipino. We had horrible service, she didn't check on us often, she kept forgetting to get certain things we requested like our hot tea. Every time we asked her for something it seemed like she was annoyed. She even forgot to mark off items that we received and didn't really check up to see what we didn't. At first everything came out pretty quick and the last 2 dishes took a VERY long time to come out and another waiter had to check for us. Usually I enjoy regular soy and sate (chili oil), the sauce given was more sour tasting. You have to request for regular soy for your dumplings. The vinegar-y soy is meant for the soup dumplings. Crab Meat Fish Maw Soup Dumpling (2/5) - I would pass on this, the soup dumping held together but it was very mushy and I didn't like the way it tasted. Hakka Veggie Noodle (5/5) - I enjoyed this more than the zha jiang noodles. Packed with veggies and flavor. Scallop Caviar Sui Mai (5/5) - I was skeptical about ordering this but they ordered some and it was very good. Small pieces of scallop, topped with crunchy caviar. Lobster Dumpling (5/5) - Fresh, crunchy lobster meat, was really good. Sautéed Baby Bok Choy (4/5) - Needed a tad more seasoning but the bok Choy was cooked perfectly. Still soft but crunchy. Salt and Pepper Shrimp (3/5) - Had a lot of batter, I would pass. Zha Jiang Noodle (3/5) - Almost like Dan Dan noodles, but I wanted more flavor. Shrimp Har Kaw (5/5) - Shrimp tasted fresh, the dumpling itself wasn't falling apart like most har kaw. Pork and Shrimp Sui Mai (5/5) - Not too porky like other sui mai. I liked the even amount of the shrimp and pork mixture. Flavoring was great Chicken Feet (4.5/5) - Soft enough fall off the bone and enjoy. I liked the flavoring on this as well. Sugarcane Shrimp (5/5) - Fried shrimp dumping on a sugarcane. Savory shrimp with a slight sweetness from the sugarcane. It was really good! Curry Beef Puff (4/5) - Soft but flakey, beef was kind of chewy. Wasn't the greatest puff I've had but wasn't too bad. read more

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What a delightful experience! The flavors were absolutely fantastic, and those soup dumplings were a standout. The interior aesthetic was fabulous, and having easy parking right within the building. I was already a fan of Lin's, and now I'm thrilled to add Qi to my list of favorites! read more

Qi Austin - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious and super cute! Great selection of Dim Sum. They're pricey but it's good quality. Definitely will return, probably more than once! read more

Qi Austin - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food and atmosphere!! The service is good, but because of how busy they are it is very unpersonalized, you have to make a reservation in advance, but it is worth it because the food tastes good. I would definitely come back for the food and the different options of dishes. read more

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My partner and I brought our dog and took advantage of the heated outdoor space for dinner. We ordered quite a lot for 2 people, going with the Shanghai Soup Dumplings, Pan Fried Baos, Imperial Tofu, Seafood Lover's Feast, and Jingdo Pork Chop; finishing with the Chocolate Tower. Impressively hardly a bite went uneaten. Everything tasted great, came out very quickly, and made for a good dining experience. Pros: -They were very accommodating to my dietary restrictions and had many options that were gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free. Even their fryer is completely GF, which is a rare and appreciated find. -Good mix of formal atmosphere, high quality food, and casual/helpful staff -Farm to table -Authentic but elevated dishes read more

Qi Austin - Curry seafood feast, soup dumplings & pan-fried pork buns - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was amazing, the server was so kind and attentive and the ambiance (maybe because we sat at "bar" seating) was wonderful. read more

Qi Austin - Sesame chicken and truffle rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Found out about this place from a story on someone's IG. Thought the food presentation and decor looked really good, but that's all it is. Looks. Service wasn't the best. Our server wasn't personable, he actually seemed miserable being there. He took long and didn't really talk unless he had to. Food presentation was nice and it sounded good on the menu. Lobster dumpling, scallop caviar siu mai, it sounds good right? No, it wasn't good. It was terrible! I felt so bad because it was my idea to go there and the food is kind of pricey. I couldn't finish the food, I didn't enjoy it at all. The only food I decently liked was the egg drop soup and fried rice. But how can you mess those two foods up. I guess it's a place to try if you want to see the pretty decor and take some foodie pics, but that's it. I have no interest coming back. read more

Qi Austin - Top: Scallop Caviar Sui Mai, right: Crab Meat Fish Maw Soup Dumpling, bottom: shanghai soup dumpling, left: lobster dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Somebody PLEASE stop me from coming back to this place so often. Every time I visit, I have such a wonderful experience that I keep coming back. Their truffle egg fried rice has. me. in. a. chokehold. It looks underwhelming on the outside but boy, does it pack so much flavor. I get it every time I visit along with the Shanghai soup dumplings. I adventured a little last time and tried their alligator, pea shoots, spare ribs, and eggplant dish and found them all so flavorful and delicious. Qi never misses! Although it's a pretty pricey place, I think their dishes and service are worth every penny. The staff is always very friendly and check up on you often. read more

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I think the meat in my soup dumplings were undercooked - I got food poisoning afterwards and have been sick for days.

Great service and food was so good. Definitely over bought the amount of food we needed but it was worth it.

The waiting in line was very awkward as no one acknowledged us and the staff kept walking around us until I went up to a person and asked them who the host was. We were seated promptly as we had a reservation. The food was good but the service was pretty bad given we had to flag someone down and try to get their attention. The duck was exceptional but could serve more than two pancakes with half a duck! (You can order more for an up charge) The soup dumplings were decent - they didn't give us spoons for them, had to ask for that as well. read more

Qi Austin - Roasted duck - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Love this place I'm not from Austin The service was amazing The food were delicious even though not really fan of alligator meat Overall I enjoyed and really happy with everything read more

Me and my boyfriend came here for Friday night for date night and we had an amazing time!! We got the Shanghai soup dumplings, the caviar Shumai, pork belly, bok choy with shiitake mushrooms, and the spicy sesame chicken. We liked everything we got but our favorites were the shumai and the pork belly bc of how flavorful and juicy/tender they were!! They are known for their Shanghai soup dumplings but they were kinda eh to me just bc they tasted kinda frozen. We were so stuffed at the end and it was fun sharing everything family style. For drinks we got the lycheetini, watermelon cooler, and some sake all of them were so delicious! We made a reservation so we were seated right away and the service was really quick!! Overall a really cute and yummy date night spot especially if you like to dress cute would definitely recommend!! read more

My boyfriend and I had a reservation for two on valentines day (today) since January 20th. We received an email saying our reservation was canceled yesterday and we have been trying to call the restaurant since to see what happened bc this was really uncalled for and we were wondering if it was a mistake. After multiple attempts of calling the restaurant only to have someone pick up and then hangup, we finally got someone on the phone. When I told him what happened and asked if he could just check on it for me, he proceeds to tell me "if you call us back at 2pm we can help you but we are busy right now" and then hangs up. I have been looking forward to dining at Qi for a while now and we had made our reservation weeks in advance only to have it abruptly canceled the day of and to rudely be told to call back when they're not busy. I honestly don't even want to eat here anymore because the service is obviously not worth the money and this inconvenience is a big turn off for me. Maybe one day I'll be inclined to try again but seeing how they handle mistakes that they made for our reservation, it makes me doubt that they'll honor any future reservation we make. read more

Manager literally yelled at my girlfriend and I when we simply asked to move tables. Servers were acting scared of him, then apologized to us for how he treats people. Not how I expected the management of an up scale restaurant to treat us. Food was okay, Lin and Wu Chow are much better. read more

Hey Fellow Yelpers! I'm in Austin, TX and today I had dinner at Qi Austin. I highly recommend this establishment, the food was scrumptious. We ordered the Shanghai dumplings, shrimp pecan, whole fish, sautéed mustard greens, and a beef dish. Please see the photos. The waitress was well informed, professional, and attentive. The ambiance is relaxing. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed our dim sum brunch here with a couple friends. I made a reservation a couple weeks in advance and glad I did as it was busy when we walked in. Parking is free in the commercial garage that the restaurant is located in. The garage is pretty much empty on weekends so parking and taking the elevator down was a breeze. We ordered a slew of dim sum plates but our favorites were the lobster dumplings and the soup dumplings. The host at the front and our server were both friendly and timely. read more

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Fusion restaurant located in the west downtown area. Those of you craving traditional dim sum, you are about to be disappointed if that's your expectation. The menu is a creative fusion between American and pan-Asian--predominantly Chinese--dishes. If one were to rate this place based on its representation of more traditional dim sum, it would probably get only 2 stars. Alright! Now that we got that controversy out of the way, judging this establishment based purely on the quality of the food it serves, the experience, and the value, I'd give it 4 stars. Each of the dishes I've had here have generally been quite good, with nothing that stood out as anything altogether bad. If you have a xiao long bao craving, this place will work for you in a pinch. I feel guilty saying this, but one of my favorite dishes here in the past was the gator with Sichuan seasoning (see, I told you this was a fusion restaurant). This dish has a nice amount of numbing spice to it, and I can imagine that some people who aren't used to consuming numbing spice probably wouldn't be a fan (but I personally am). The cocktails here are also pretty solid and worth trying as well. read more

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Had dinner her for our #datenight! The atmosphere is trendy and lively. I like the inspired modern Chinese decor. We started off with the soup dumplings, shu mui and fried dumplings. The presentation was nice but it was a 3/5 for me. It tastes average and overpriced. You pay for presentation Then we ordered the truffle fried rice .. again.. nothing special but wasn't bad. And we ordered the pork belly and honey beef. They had rich flavors. Lastly we ordered the green tea dessert. Now that was a 5/5! The cocktails were pretty and I asked for the fruitiest and sweeter ones but because I'm not a drinker , I gave them both to my husband lol he enjoyed them. read more

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The Shanghai Soup Dumplings are PHENOMENAL!! Service was incredible! The bar is super sexy and the entire space is lovely! I definitely recommend visiting the next time you're in Austin!! Shanghai Soup Dumplings Chicken Taro Eggrolls read more

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Yummy dim sum dishes and great ambience with prime downtown location! We had noodles, fried rice, crispy tofu and veggie n chicken dumplings, all delicious! A little pricey but worth it for the location. read more

So SO yummy! Parking was super easy (parking garage is free), service was great, food was delicious, and ambiance was very nice. Would definitely bring friends/family to try it out. We had reservations and everything ran very smoothly with zero wait. The food came surprisingly quickly and all tasted delicious and fresh. The host who seated us was hilarious and personable (don't remember his name). read more

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Some of the best dim sum I have ever had. We ordered a ton of food and drinks including dumplings, baos, both soups, and truffle fried rice. I highly recommend stopping here if you can. Very awesome environment and decor. Quality staff, service, and food makes it worth the trip! read more

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Qi is a modern Asian Kitchen located in downtown Austin. We went there for lunch and I'm super glad that we were able to try this place out. The dim sum here is of great quality. The decor is very modern and gives you that classy vibe. We ordered a good variety of items and were impressed with them, especially the soup dumplings. These soup dumplings had great texture and also the soup had wonderful flavors to it. The Salt and pepper shrimp had a nice flavor of the wok, which is very rare but makes such a huge difference to elevate the taste of the dish. I don't think there's anything I wouldn't want to try here. read more

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