I wish I lived here so I could dine here all the time…read more Martin was our server and made great recommendations. He made us feel right at home. Wine was delicious and paired perfectly with our spicy dishes. Soup dumplings and shrimp dumplings (with chilly sauce) were our faves. Hope to come back and try more dishes during our visit to Austin. Highly recommend.

Pricey and elevated dimsum with cool interior design…read more The best dishes were the duck scallion pancake and har gow! Most dishes were good or satisfying, including the egg tarts, soup dumplings, and dan dan noodles (more sour than sesame/peanut flavored). Unfortunately, we do not recommend the fried beef dumplings at all. They were tasteless (not even beef flavor). Overall good experience and I'd be interested to try other dishes next time.

I came here a few times and finally got a chance to write this over due review for Shanghai. I am…read morehappy to report the 21-22% service charge is no longer automatically included in the bill. There is now a waitress that you can place an order instead of the QR code system. The business have taken customer feedback and made adjustments to their business which I appreciate. Our Waitress is Amanda is Super friendly and provided great service. She was attentive and checked in with us often. Neat fact about Shanghai is they make the dumplings fresh and daily in house. No frozen dumplings and you can definitely taste the difference. This is the only dim sum place that I love and go to. They do not disappoint and for the most part is really consistent with their dim sum. The price is comparable to other dim sum places in Austin. My regular 5/5 favorites * pork shrimp sumai * shrimp eggplant- * pork puff * shrimp chive pan fried dumplings * black bean pork * chicken feet * fried shrimp ball * sesame balls Something new added to my favorite: * fried chicken dumpling - they were so kind to give us this complimentary dim sum and I am so glad they let us tried it because I usually don't order the chicken dumplings. I am surprise how good these fried chicken dumplings are. The texture of the chicken is bouncy yet juicy. And the flavor of the chicken with the veggies was really good. Do I recommend this place? Yes Best dim sum in town! Authentic. Made freshly daily. No weird fillers. Fresh dim sum. Go get itttttt!

We came in for dim sum on a Sunday night, only about 30 minutes before closing, and the staff could…read morenot have been nicer. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they repeatedly told us not to rush. We never felt limited in what we could order or pressured to finish up and leave, which we really appreciated. And the food delivered! Everything came out fresh, hot, flavorful, and legit. I'd give the food a solid 4.5/5, but the service was an easy 10/10. Great food, exceptional hospitality, and an all-around great experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

We ate here last night and if I could round to 3.5, I would but I can't justify 4 stars so sticking…read moreto 3. The restaurant was about 1/2 ro 2/3 full. It was Saturday night and they had ONE server. This poor lady rain around the place yelling "sorry sorry sorry". We told her please don't apologize and that we see how hard she's working. No stars given or taken for this. Just mentioning. We even tipped over the automatic gratuity. The food was all average. Not one dish stood out and we ordered a lot. We went for dim sum and the dumplings were pretty lackluster all around. The soup dumplings were dry and stuck to the foil cups and the others were like what we cook at home from Costco. The hot and sour soup was not spicy and again very average. We had a little and stopped. Even the steamed white rice seemed old. They have chilis next to certain items on the menu to indicate spicy and we ordered a few of those and nothing was spicy. The eggplant with garlic was enjoyed and the Bo luc lac was better than I expected but overall I would not return. Our meal came out to $32 per person which would be fine if we thought it was worth it. This was a consensus

Have not been to this restaurant for a while. We went on a Sat so know to arrive around 11am to…read moreavoid the crowds. This worked out perfectly and we were seated right away. The nice thing with this dimsum place is it has the pushcart style. One is able to view a variety of dishes and select the ones desired. The bad thing is as soon as we sat down, actually before I even sat down, a pushcart arrived and we were asked to pick dishes. I always wanted my tea first and the waitstaff haven't had time to take our tea order. We had the most standard old style dimsum. Shrimp dumplings, siu mai, sticky rice, steamed rice noodles, fried taro balls, chicken feet, lo bak gou or pan-fried turnip cakes. Everything was decent, not outstanding, but ok. The failures are the lo bak gou, which is lukewarm, and the fried taro balls, which had the hardest shell I've every had, and also lukewarm. This are definitely leftovers from another day. The nice thing is a waitress asked us what we thought. When we told her about the disappointing dishes, she told us we could have returned them and get a fresh dish. I'll keep that in mind next time.

I knew we were going to leave happy and full as we walked up to Wu Chow. I could smell joy as we…read moreentered the restaurant, and Wu Chow did not disappoint! I love the inside aesthetic and vibe of the restaurant. It is a perfect size and has a lot of different table options for both larger and smaller groups, and the seats were comfortable and setting intimate. The service was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about gluten free options, explained the menu to me so I knew what I could eat safely with my gluten allergy, and even mentioned that they had gluten free dumplings off menu to which I quickly said, "Yes please!" Everything is traditional Sichuan, farm to table, and organic. The quality of the food was excellent, and outside of the dumplings, I could not tell the food was gluten free modified. The dumpling wrapper was most likely rice, but the pork filling was so good - it had subtle ginger notes and a sweet pork which was lovely. The Sichuan Deep Fried Chicken was hard to stop eating, but we had to because we had entrees coming! Definitely enough to feed 4 people as an appetizer, not too spicy, perfectly breaded and fried, and the chicken was super tender. We also got the Wok Toasted Cumin Lamb and the Chengdu Chili Chicken. The chicken was tender and perfectly cooked with veggies and a subtlety spicy sauce that wasn't drowning the food and the flavors. I love Sichuan food because the veggies aren't cooked until soft, so they still had a fresh snap to them and complimented the spicy chicken well. The lamb is one of those dishes that you eat knowing that as you let it sit longer it will only keep getting better. I love the way the lamb was breaded/coated. Sometimes you have coated meat and it is not properly fried or some areas are dry, and then it isn't strongly seasoned so it tastes blah. Not this lamb! The seasoning, flavors, all shined bright with this beautifully tender lamb, and I also loved how it wasn't drowning in sauce which would have softened the subtle crunch. We took some home and about 3H later it was even better. Loved this dish! I also got their smashed pumpkin cocktail which may seem steep at $23, but oh was it delectable and worth every dime for some quality bourbon and nicely balanced fall pumpkin drink. If you're looking for something sweet, this isn't it, but you actually still taste the bourbon (which is delicious) and subtle pumpkin, and it was DELICIOUS. Overall, 5/5 hands down, and I'm only sad we didn't come sooner!

Get you some dim sum! Sunday is the day to visit for all your Chinese small plate needs. They make…read moreit stress-free to order as a vegan with a clearly marked menu and knowledge staff to help when in doubt. They do tend to get busy, as one would expect for such a limited window of opportunity, so come armed with patience. Even if it takes a bit to get a table, service is fast as can be. You'll be chowing down in no time once you can secure a seat. If you ask me, the crispy turnip cakes with shiitake are a must. It's so hard to find this made without meat or seafood, and they're doing it right. The braised eggplant is a close second favorite, but it is admittedly a large entree, not dim sum, though that's a good thing because it means you can order it any day, any time. The spicy cucumbers were also excellent, refreshing and crisp, perfect as a palate cleanser or started. Next time, I might skip the veggie dumplings, which were fine, but tasted mostly of cabbage, and little else. Most importantly, come with a crowd so you can order all the things and share around. That's the point of dim sum, after all.

We started off strong. Got seated right at our 8:30 reservation time which is always good. All of…read moreour food was great, pho beef dumplings, shrimp and crab fried rice, and four seasons duck. All amazing! Timing and tempo could have been better. My meal came out around 5-10 minutes after my dates meal. His was cold by the time mine came. We were done with our meals for quite a while before the server checked on us about dessert. We were told we only had 3 minutes to order dessert which was a bit off putting considering we had been ready to order at least 15 minutes prior. We got our dessert shortly before 10, and at 10:02 the house lights came on glaringly bright - aka time to get out. We hadn't even gotten our check yet. Overall the back end of the night felt rushed which put a damper on the experience. I would come back maybe during social hour or earlier in the day.

Amazing menu, amazing pho, allergies were marked very well too. Service was slow, but nothing worth…read moregetting upset over.

They all tasted amazing and that's coming from an Asian, who is very picky about her steam buns and…read morefish. I know it's not the traditional whole fish, but it was incredible. Don't let it fool you. These food are authentic and made fresh from scratch. I highly recommend this restaurant. The server was always very attentive. We can during the World Cup and at lunch time so we were the only ones there.

Third and final day with my Finance colleagues. We had dinner at Jade restaurant, one of our…read morefavorites. Jade specializes in authentic Asian cuisine including traditional Chinese dishes. The restaurant has a large assortment of wines to complement your meal. We enjoyed family style dishes. Specially, we had the following: Edamame Fried Rice Lettuce Wraps Shanghai Soup Dumplings Pan Fried Pork Potstickers Crispy Scallion Pancakes Chicken Szechuan Style Lo Mein Our servers were very attentive bringing out more dishes before we finished the last one. They were also quick to adjust our order if we needed more of an entrée. Our glasses stayed filled with water, tea or adult beverages. The food at Jade restaurant is delicious and a go-to for our Finance team. Last night, the restaurant was filled with customers, however, overall low-key atmosphere.

Beautiful interior, great food, and attentive service. The xiao long bao are especially well made,…read moreand I love that they're served with miniature bowls. You can break the dumpling open directly into the bowl to catch all of the soup, which makes them easier to enjoy and helps prevent any of the broth from going to waste. The other dishes we tried were also very good, making this an enjoyable dining experience overall. I'd definitely recommend stopping by.

4/5 Ling Wu is a…read moresolid spot for sharing a variety of Asian dishes, especially if you're going with a group and want to try a little of everything. The soup dumplings and fried beef buns are standouts and definitely worth ordering. For entrees, the duck is excellent and the coconut shrimp is another highlight. The egg drop soup is one of my personal favorites and a great starter. If you're saving room for dessert, the dessert dumplings and buns are also very good and a nice way to finish the meal. The atmosphere is upscale and comfortable, making it a great place for a relaxed dinner or group night out. Overall, very consistent food and a nice dining experience, just not quite at the level where every single dish hits perfectly.

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

Swung by here because the adults were craving spicy Sichuan food. The kids had less options, but…read morenevertheless the place was full of families as the ambiance is super casual. We ordered the mala fish, shredded potatoes, stir fry beef dish, and the daikon and beef soup. Stick with the claypot dishes, they were more of a success. Would reorder the fish, would venture out on the others if we come back. Service was quick despite the frequent waves of people.

Staff is so friendly, and food is consistently outstanding! I get the beef udon every time and it…read moreseems to get better with each visit!!

My little boy is obsessed with this place. He always asks to go after school. I thought their…read moreprices were a bit high but not outrageously so. The food was pretty good and the service is order via QR code after drink order if you choose or give your order to the server. It took about 10 min to get a serving of 4 dumplings. The ambiance is fairly traditional. Will be back since my child asks to eat here every time we pass it and it's on our drive home from his school.

The gentleman that took care of us was exceptionally. The service was on point. The chili crisp oil…read moreform my food wow it had a kick. It was so good. We didn't order anything bad. All the food was tasty. My favorite the fried shrimp balls. Other than adding a little drop of soy sauce to my miso soup. It was all great food. We were the first ones in so we had the best time and best service.

Called ahead and was told they offered weekday dim sum. The menu was only about five items and…read morepriced about double typical dim sum. If you know anything about dim sum, part of the draw is the price for the food. We ordered five dumplings but received four and when we asked why, we were told they were "made bigger, so you only get four". They were actually smaller, not bigger, so that clearly was not true (we frequent dim sum restaurants so we know the difference) and we were still charged full price. We complained, but the manager did nothing. Nice view, but overpriced and disappointing service. Not worth it. Unless you want to pay double price dim sum and get less than what their menu says you get. In this case the place is fine.