Lin Asian is one of our favorites and Qi is just as good. All the dishes from soup dumplings to honey beef, pot stickers had flare and flavor. I am finding less and less appeal for the over hyped high end Austin establishments in favor of the more interesting ethnic restaurants. Qi has inventive twists on traditional Chinese fare and I can't wait to go back. Fried chicken is a must! Enjoy! read more

Food was excellent. Service was even better. Oliver took care of us. Made recommendations and suggestions that were top notch. Just in Austin for a day work trip and grabbed lunch here. Definitely worth the stop. Try the Qi soup dumplings, roast duck app, and the yuzu dessert. All exceptional. read more

Their concept says Farm to Table. The fresh ingredients sure make it all pop with flavor and texture. The boss there accomodated us even though we had no reservations. We ordered Shanghai Soup Dumpling, Crab Meat Fish Maw Soup Dumpling, Pan Sear Basil Chicken Dumpling, Zha Jiang Noodle, Shrimp Har Kaw. All was great to eat in a lively atmosphere. read more

Qi Austin - Table view at Qi Austin - Austin, Texas - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

OMG. Wow. I had the bbq pork buns , short ribs and a steamed chicken dumpling. The star of the show (besides the bbq pork buns) was the vanilla custard bun that was served WARM! Good god. Run and get these two things, they're worth a gym visit. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Sat at the bar. The bartender was very helpful and honest. They helped me pick what to eat and what drinks to get. The staff checks on you and gives you instructions on how to get the full experience of what you eat and drink. The portions are good as well. I had the Shanghai Soup Dumplings and the Honey Akaushi Beef with Jasmine Rice. For drinks, I had the Tingling Electric Daisy and the Tokyo Pear. The Tingling Electric Daisy is such a cool experience that leaves your tongue tingling (hence the name). I loved everything. Will definitely come back in the future. read more

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I've heard wonderful things about Qi and I'm so glad I finally had the chance to visit! It's definitely become one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. I came here with a group of 5 and was able to get a great taste of their menu. We ordered the crab meat soup dumplings, Shanghai soup dumplings, shu mai, bird's nest, truffle fried rice, and Peking duck! The soup dumplings were so tender and juicy, and I especially loved the crab meat one. The shu mai was also incredible, and the fish eggs on top were the perfect touch. The bird's nest was such a creative dish with an assortment of colorful vegetables in a wonton shell. The truffle fried rice was super fluffy and you could taste the amazing truffle flavor. The Peking duck was also well-cooked and came with Baos and green onion/sauces. Overall, I had a great first impression walking into the beautiful place, decorated with stunning umbrellas and golden leaf decor hanging from the ceiling, cultural wall art, and cushion seating that resembled Chinese red envelopes. The ambience of the place combined with the fantastic service and delicious food made for an unforgettable dim sum experience! read more

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haven for lovers of Asian fusion cuisine! The Korean BBQ tacos are a must-try, bursting with bold flavors and expertly balanced textures. The modern yet inviting atmosphere sets the stage for an unforgettable meal, while the attentive staff ensures every need is met. Qi Austin effortlessly elevates Austin's dining scene. read more

Chinese American dinners can either be a treat or come off as a joke. Luckily, this place is actually worth your time. Make sure you eat inside. The atmosphere alone is worth coming in. They seem geared towards parties of 4 or bigger, so don't be surprised if they fill up quick on the weekends. Lobster Dumplings - not worth it. Expensive, lackluster, and fairly large that will leave you fumbling with your chopsticks and mouth. I felt more resentful that I bought two orders than satisfied. Beef pot stickers - I think these were ok, but depending on how much you can eat, you may want to reconsider Calamari was WAY better than I thought it was gonna be. A delicate tender inside with a decent, sturdy breading on the outside. Just the right amount of seasoning as well. The crab soup dumplings are a must out of all the dumplings. They pack a punch of seafood goodness in their broth Pecan Shrimp is so damn satisfying. Panda Express vibes but elevated. Fresh shrimp, big hunks of pecan, and the right amount of sweet glaze. Pork belly is a solid choice, but its not magical. I was expecting something that was going to be crispy or melt in your mouth, but that wasn't the case. Don't get me wrong - they were tender. But the fat wasn't rendered to a level of melt in your mouth goodness that I look forward to. The sauce they provide is the workhorse of the dish. The peking duck is a fantastic choice, especially with the bao buns they serve. My only complaint is I wish the duck could have been more warm. I know it can hard to serve it fresh and hot, but that would have made the experience that much better. The hoison sauce aint no grocery store slop, so much sure you coat those buns with it. The alligator gives me mixed feelings. I liked that still had some texture (not mushy soft but not rubbery chew), but if you didn't tell me it was alligator, I wouldn't have known. There wasn't that faint, swamp aftertaste that I actually look for afterwards. The truffle egg fried rice, even though it doesn't seem like a obvious choice, was a highlight of the meal. The right amount of truffle that had me reaching for more. The weakest point of this restaurant is their cocktails. They sound promising on paper, but the drinks come out as unimaginative twists of standards, more ice than liquor, and no sophistication in composition. Depending on your taste and the size of the group, you may be better ordering wine honestly The desserts are satisfying in that they offer some novelty, don't stick to cliches, yet still have the light footedness of asian desserts. Nothing sweet to the point that you cant get up from your chair, but enough to register the sugar along with all the other fruity floral flavors. Both desserts also had a fun element of playful textures and colors that enhance rather than make the situation hokey. read more

Really enjoyed the food here. I recommend to anyone who enjoys Asian cuisine. Get an appetizer, entree, and cocktail! Giving 4 star because I personally wanted more vegetable offerings alongside the entree inside of a side dish. However you must know that the dishes are served family style - didn't really work for my party considering our dietary restrictions. Hence the comment above. Nonetheless, come with your family or for a friends night out. You will not be disappointed. Free parking in garage at back on level 4 read more

Qi is excellent, let's say that upfront. My wife and I loved our brunch. Brunch is great because you have so many choices. You can see on the attached pic what we ordered. The salt and pepper shrimp was our fav. The lobster dumplings and chicken and cashew dumplings were seriously amazing. The service was impeccable. We love that we can mark what we want on the paper menu and add dishes as we go along. The serving portions are generous. We chose the Blue Moon dessert which is a delicious blueberry concoction w all kinds of textures and flavors. It was refreshing on a hot summer day. The decor is beautiful. Lovely experience. read more

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Shoutout to Qi Austin for my wonderful birthday dinner! It was a spontaneous celebration, but I'm so glad I was able to spend it here. Our party of 3 came in on a Thursday night with no prior reservations, so I really appreciate that they keep some tables open for walk-ins! Man, the interior is gorgeous! It really felt like I was transported into another time. The dimly lit ambience felt luxurious and stylish. Our table was only open until a certain time, but it was enough time to have a full meal and drinks. Our server (Sophia, if i remember correctly) was a delight! She accommodated us wonderfully and provided great service! She was super patient with us with the menu and explained the dishes to us. My friends got sesame chicken and the truffle egg fried rice. I got har kaw and shanghai soup dumpling! Everyone enjoyed their dishes. It excelled in quality and taste. For drinks, I tried the electric daisy, and it was electric alright!! What a fun and inventive drink. We mentioned it was my birthday, and that dessert was AMAZING!! The whole experience was perfect for my birthday dinner. Thank you so much for a lovely time, Qi Austin staff!! read more

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I didn't realize how fancy this place would be until I walked in. The waiter was super nice and the decor was fun. We ordered a few dim sum items and then the crispy seafood noodle dish. Everything was delicious! Then we asked for a recommendation for dessert and he said the matcha dessert was a top contender. It was perfect end to our meal, not too sweet and not too much. Will definitely come back when I'm in town! read more

Qi Austin - Matcha dessert - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great ambiance and nice murals. Food is just average, a little overpriced. Our servers were pretty attentive. My favorite dish was the hot & sour soup. And my least favorite one was the truffle egg fried rice - very plain, would not recommend. I tried to be a little adventurous and ordered the crocodile but it was a little disappointing. Overall a restaurant with good vibe and 7/10 Chinese food. read more

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Best dim sum in Austin. Shared a plate with a friend and then we also tried the egg rolls. Service was quick and I loved the bar area.

I was a little skeptical when my friend suggested "upscale" dim sum in Austin. both because I prefer my dim sum with no frills and because I hadn't found many great Asian places in the city. Street parking might not be the easiest but there's a parking garage for the building that Qi is located in. We were able to quickly get seating at the bar, which provides the best view of the steamers, woks, stock pots and chefs in action. Crab meat corn soup: substantial lumps of crab, warm, comforting soup. Great with some of the chili oil that you can ask for on the side Asian fried chicken: tender and juicy, seemed to be roasted rather than deep fried. Sauce of palm sugar and lime is addictive. Pan sear basil chicken dumpling: never had Thai holy basil in a dumpling before, but it works. Thin wrapper and just lightly crispy. Szechuan peppercorn alligator: battered pieces of alligator with some toasted chilies, peppercorn, and scallion. Similar in texture to chicken and good flavor, but definitely more suitable for sharing family style. Truffle egg fried rice - in my opinion, a bit on the drier side though it's typical to use day-old rice. Yolk is mixed with each grain of rice to give a golden hue, and the yolk and earthy truffle flavor makes for a really fragrant bite. I think the truffle shaving on top could have been a bit thinner and maybe some scallions to garnish would have ben nice Tingling daisy: probably the most unique cocktail I've had. You're supposed to take a nibble of the peppercorn flower in between sips for a little numbing sensation. Overall, definitely a spot worth trying out in Austin when you're looking to splurge a little. Cozy and dim atmosphere with great food, would definitely return! read more

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This dim sum restaurant has been my favorite restaurant in our whole trip to Austin so far! The interior of the restaurant is very well decorated, and we were able to make a reservation at the dim sum bar. We got to sit right in front of the ladies that were making the dim sum and cooking it! We ordered quite a few things, and loved all of them. The crab meat soup dumplings are quite unique, and live up to the hype. The shrimp har gow are packed with shrimp, and a substantial dumpling to eat on their own. My fiancée loved the Sumai, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the baked barbecue pork buns (so fluffy!). The spare ribs were perfect over steamed rice. The last dim sum dish that we ordered was the steamed egg custard buns, which was fluffy and sweet, and the perfect end to our meal. Our meal was definitely not cheap, but we loved it!! read more

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If you like Lin you'll like Qi :) they are sister sites. The spot has a slightly different vibe then Lin but it's more "down town" fancy vibes. Loved the bar, it's small, but would be fun for a fancy happy date or something (post Covid). We had dim sum and it was yummy. No disappointments. The service was efficient and friendly. We tried the crab soup dumplings they were def my favorite, I recommend. Also, this is weird but go to the bathroom, they have those wild high tech toilets if that's your thing. As far as covid distancing goes they did great. We will be back! If you're a Lin fan and can't get a resy or just want to switch it up try here! Seriously it won't disappoint. read more

Qi Austin - Pickle platter (One of them was jelly fish, wild) - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love this place It's aesthetic is so cute. They have amazing drinks, especially the coconut mark or the hot sake. Highly recommend the combo fried rice over the truffle fried rice because the truffle fried rice, lacks flavor in my opinion. The honey beef is also so amazing and so are the soup dumplings and pork belly. Also would recommend the hot and sour soup read more

Wonderful food, very kind & informed staff, cozy environment! Definitely recommend. We can't wait to go back read more

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Amazing food, ambience and service. We will be back again with friends and will spread the word

I've been here twice in the last two weeks--first with an out-of-town friend and then with my parents. Qi has an upscale take on Dim Sum, and there is a lot to love about it. As others have said before, this was not the typical Dim Sum experience with rolling food carts that you'd find in Houston or Dallas (or in NY or Boston chinatowns). Everything was made-to-order, which does add to the quality of the dishes served (you don't end up with some of the mushy-ness that sometimes happens with steamed dishes that have been on a cart for too long). And you also have the advantage of ordering cocktails to accompany your meal. Between both trips, however, I have found the dishes to be somewhat hit or miss for me. My favorite dishes have been the Crab Meat Meat Fish May Soup Dumpling, Scallop Caviar Sui Mai, Sauteed Baby Bok Choy, Sauteed Chinese Broccoli (they were out of Pea Shoots), and Shanghai Soup Dumpling. It's also notable that they do have off-menu offerings for vegetarians if you ask--my parents and I really enjoyed the Salt and Pepper Tofu. As a random note, my friend also wanted me to mention the fancy self-sanitizing toilets in the bathrooms. All in all, I have enjoyed the food and the ambiance of Qi both times that I have been. My one quibble is that, for being one of the only Dim Sum options in Austin, it is on the pricy side; to be fair, though, it does offer the upscale dining experience to back up the prices. read more

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Just WOW. A lot of family in town so we decided to gather here and what a smart choice that was! We were quite a large party and they were able to accommodate us on their patio area. Hosts of the dinner ordered an array of foods for the table and we were not disappointed. My favorites were the juicy dumplings, chicken, and the truffle rice. I could eat that truffle rice everyday for every meal for the rest of my life. Waiters were constantly checking on us, but not in a pestering way. read more

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What a disappointing experience and on my birthday, no less. The food was very tasty but service and the meal as a whole left much to be desired. Everything felt rushed and the server never asked if we wanted dessert. The space is pretty yet small and quite loud. My husband and I did decide we would go back but with a group so we could try more foods. read more

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THE BEST QUALITY DIM SUM I'VE EVER HAD. I would come back to Austin just for this place. We came for dim sum brunch and got the pork shrimp shumai, beef potstickers, steamed chicken dumplings, pan fried beef baos, shanghai soup dumpling, pickle platter and zha jiang noodles. Everything was spectacular! My favorites were the shumai, noodles and soup dumplings. Do yourself a favor and get the pickle platter, it was so refreshing and a delicious palette cleanser in between bites. They make delicious cocktails as well. I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. read more

I was losing hope about finding good dim sum in Austin, but I was blown away by this place! My group and I came here on a weekday night with a reservation in advance. The atmosphere is super intimate and relaxing. We ordered a bunch of dim sum to share along with the house special fried rice and honey Akaushi beef. The dim sum were delicious, especially the soup dumplings. They were extremely flavorful and juicy. The beef was delicious, crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. The fried rice was delicious and flavorful too, though I wish the rice itself was a tad bit crispier. The only thing lacking was the service. Our server was maybe an East Asian young man. It felt like our server was giving us attitude the entire night and didn't want to get us anything. My friend simply asked for some spoons for the sauces, but he assumed we were using them for the dim sum and explained to us how to eat the dim sum in an aggressive manner. He was super attentive in refilling our waters without us asking, but he poured the water so quickly that it splashed onto my plate of food and left a puddle of water. He didn't offer to change or clean the plate after acknowledging what happened. Maybe he had a bad day, but his aggressiveness left our table feeling super uncomfortable. Other than that, the food is super delicious, although on the pricier side. If you decide to eat here, hopefully you'll get better service than we did. read more

Stopped by for dim sum brunch and made a same day reservation on Resy. The place seemed to be at distanced capacity. Highlights were the scallop caviar sui mai, lobster dumplings and Shanghai soup dumplings. I like the variety available compared to Lin, although they did run out of one of our items. I saw some beautiful desserts being prepared in the open kitchen (behind plexiglass). I wish Qi put these as options on the dim sum menu because I definitely would have ordered one! read more

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This was the best place for a celebration. We had a big party so we were in a separate room. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Drinks were great. Will be back. read more

Some of the best dim sum in Austin! Not only are the portions more than fair, the service is incredibly attentive and helped us pick off of a menu filled with great options. For dinner, the decor definitely stood out. From the polished wood furniture to the Asian chandeliers, the dining space is beautiful and definitely worth taking note of. The Shanghai soup dumplings were fantastic; a delicate and thin skin with plenty of soup to go down with the savory pork filling. Sitting at the dim sum bar, we could watch the dim sum chefs work, and it's clear each dumpling is made with care. We also got the truffle fried rice, and even though we didn't indulge with the truffle, the dish itself had more than enough to offer. Each grain of rice was evenly coated in oil and packed with flavor, and nothing was overcooked in the dish. Finally, the green tea cremeso was amazing. Had it not been for the dim sum, this would have been the highlight of the meal! It's somewhere between a classic matcha cheesecake and a delicate fine dining sugar sculpture. Popping the bubble on top was as fun as you'd imagine, and it tastes incredible! Definitely will come back! read more

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This is a dimsum restaurant that you should try when visiting austin. My favorite dish is shrimp dumplings; they were filled with shrimp filling, and the dumpling crust was thin. The dimsum chicken feet were also flavor explosion. read more

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It's hard to continually knock companies in this day and age for service issues. I know getting quality employees might be the biggest challenge in all service industries. So I'll try and set slightly slow, slightly seemingly disinterested server issues aside... The food was great. The ambiance was great. The drinks were exceptionally creative and impressive. Portions were slightly on the small side, but maybe I just wanted more of what we didn't take home! Lol. I will definitely go again. read more

I really don't get what the hype is. The ambiance is nice. But other than that, there's nothing good to say. If you are going for upscale feel, then make sure your bowls and plates are not chipped or wore. The water "cup" is so cheap and was it aluminum? We ordered the jasmine tea and that is the cheapest jasmine tea I've ever tasted. It's bitter and just not good. Sugar shrimp - shrimp way too salty. No sweet sauce to go with it whatsoever. Shao-Ling-Bao - the filling is juicy which is nice. But the meat itself is not the best quality. Chicken feet - it's ok! Chives shrimp dumpling - the best dish we have here. But the presentation is super sloppy. BBQ buns - the buns are not as soft and fluffy as the ones we usually have. The filling is very blah. If you never had dim sum in Asia or LA or Bay Area or Vancouver, maybe you will still enjoy it. read more

Great food, cool atmosphere, great location, always really nice servers! Great service! We love the seseme chicken, dumplings, beef fried rice, and the pecan shrimp! read more

I've been here quite a few times. It's definitely an experience the first time we sat at the kitchen window and watched food prep as we enjoyed a fried rice dish and dumplings.... How is the kitchen so quiet and neat ??? With all of those people!!! It was like watching ASMR but with a good bonus read more

Great food and drinks Ambiance is great Must try truffle fried rice Espresso martini was the best read more

The food reminds me of my hometown. Excellent service. They also gave us a "sweet" present! read more

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Highly recommend!! Food is amazing service is top notch! Ambiance is so chill!! Was in Austin for The Weeknd and went here twice! It was so good read more

Qi Austin - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had high expectations with Qi after seeing all the good reviews. Maybe we went during the lunch hour, the food were just not matching with the prices. We got the 3 items that were recommended by our server. Sui Mai was pretty good, but not good enough to pay more than $5 for each. The Shanghai soup dumplings were terrible, it tasted like raw pork and the skin breaks when you pick them up, so no juice left. ( most likely just undercooked) We were so looking forward to the $40 half duck, it wasn't terrible just fairly standard with 3 Bao to go with it. Duck Skin wasn't crispy and the meat wasn't flavorful. The Bao was nothing special, maybe I am just used to the traditional duck serve with thin pancakes instead of Bao. Our server was very nice, I may give them another try during dinner time, hopefully they will have better food. read more

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I had a great experience here at Qi! I made a reservation for Wednesday right when they opened and was seated as soon as we walked in since it was pretty much empty. The interior is a bit on the smaller side, but was super clean! I loved the ambiance and high ceilings as well. I came with a friend and thought the akaushi beef stood out the most to us! It came in a sizzling clay dish and had the best sear. The chunks of meat was also very tender. The soup dumplings came in 5 pieces, and was super hot and fresh! I loved the texture of the dumpling skin, and the inside had a lot of soup. The zha jiang noodles were good, but in my opinion, not that special. There was also lots of street parking available, and the service was amazing! I would definitely recommend Qi to try out their soup dumplings and for their ambiance, but I don't know if I would come regularly since i think it is slightly pricey for the food you get. read more

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Dim sum was just alright. The wrapper on the soup dumplings were super thick. I wouldn't recommend getting them. Everything was just okay. Ive had better dim sum at more authentic places with better prices. read more

Consistently delicious dim sum, lovely atmosphere, and a really helpful wait staff. Our 5 year old has become hooked on their soup dumplings - she asks us all the time to go to Qi! Everything always tastes fresh and well-made. Happy to be regulars here :) read more