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I really enjoyed this place! The food was really good, I got the scallion pancake that was fluffy, and vegan lo mein with tofu. Everything was delicious. The waiter was very helpful and honest and gave good recommendations. The vibe was really cute, they had good decor, nice seating and fun music. I had enough food for at least two meals. Definitely recommend and will be back!
Located in east Austin, Sweet Chive is a small restaurant that serves Taiwanese and Japanese food. Note, they don't serve Japanese until 5pm! Staff is friendly, unless it gets busy, they they get pretty annoyed when you ask for something. Food comes out pretty quickly. We got the Zha Jiang Mian, Lu Rou Fan and Szechuan Bon Bon Chicken. All had light flavor, but and the noodles were cooked really well. I didn't realize the chili oil was homemade and an extra $1! There's chair and bench seating. They have a parking lot in the back and ramp/stairs to make it stroller friendly. Overall and okay spot for lunch.
Wanted to come here during the day for some cold sushi but that is only during dinner time. So we settled on cold noodles. Food was still good, would be even better if the cold noodles had beef shanks as an option instead of just tofu and chicken. The fried eggplants were good but nothing to rave about.
No sushi until dinner. That was a bummer considering I wasn't in much of a mood for anything heavy or fried. We got wood ear mushrooms, cold noodles, and fried eggplant. Like their cold noodles so it was a good substitution for sushi. I didn't really touch the eggplant because I didn't want fried food, so it was all for my boyfriend
Spicy wonton was good. Other dishes like Dumpling and scallion pancake etc were okay. Will be back to try other dishes in the future. We came during dinner time and the service was slow. It took a while to get food, get a bowl or chopsticks etc. it's a good restaurant to hang out and saw some people on date night. Very relaxed vibe. Some good paintings on the wall. The decorating feels like home.
I really wanted this to be better. I see the reviews on Yelp. Follow their instagram. But our experience was mid at best. Late lunch on a Thursday and the place was empty. Server was nice and helpful. No sushi at lunch, at least at the time we went. We hit up a few of the standards that were recommended. I don't know , just hate to say it nothing special. I am sure others have had better times. Probably not going back.
This restaurant serves both Taiwanese and Japanese food. We were immediately drawn to the beef noodle soup, which was a very comforting warm meal. My friend ordered the chive pocket but was then told shortly after that they were out of it. I do think most of the menu items seem like quite the small portions for a high price. The beef noodle soup was around $20 before tip. This is probably one of their dishes of better value as the portion size was sufficient. The restaurant has what I would describe as a very clean look to it. It's a nice ambience with minimalist decor. There is a small parking lot behind the restaurant as well as street parking.
Stopped in here for a drink. Great service and super nice people. Loved the atmosphere. Very good drinks and not expensive. Hot saki. Good variety. Non alcoholic too.
Sweet Chive has been blowing up on another platform so hard to give this a try. Came for family dinner night. Wow! This was not a disappointment!!! It's a total mom n pop small place packed full of goodness. Literally everything is made from scratch and so amazingly fresh. Thank you influencer Caroline for the hype! Starter off with the pancakes and chili vegan. Both so very tasty and fresh n hot! The chili sauce packed a punch but not overwhelming. You would not even know they were vegan at all. Let's talk about this beautiful egg! No idea how it's made but it has the most unique flavor. Normally I can pick out an herb or flavor, nope not at all. Has the most distinctive taste and so very pretty too when it arrives! All of our mains were so delicious! I had the dumplings myself but did try a bit of everyone's meals and they were all perfectly flavored. If you are wanting to have everyone's Neal come at the same time, not here. You get your food pipping hot straight from the kitchen. Which was great. No heat lamps here. Service was great. We believe the owners came out and checked on us and of course we raved. It was packed for a rainy cold Saturday night but it was warm and kind inside. Parking is limited so be prepared to find street parking. Thanks Caroline for the recommendation!!!
We absolutely love the food here! Some of the best Taiwanese i've ever had. We started with the pork belly sliders and dumplings. Although we preferred the sliders, the dumplings were tasty. I had the pork noodle soup and my husband had the beef noodle soup. Truly a very tough choice to what was our favorite. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the service. I can't wait to come back!
This is one of the few Taiwanese restaurants in Austin, but overall, I found it just okay. Given the limited competition, it may be worth a visit when you're really craving Taiwanese food, but I've had better versions of these dishes elsewhere--and even made some better at home. At this price point, the quality and flavors did not feel worth it to me.
On another work trip and one thing great about business trips, you can try out restaurants. I visited this restaurant because after my long drive from Houston, I was craving some dumplings. I remembered I had dumplings in Portland, OR and wanted to savor buns in my mouth with sauce to dip them in. I was ready!! The restaurant is located in Old East Austin near Juiceland. About 10 minutes from Tru Hotel near the airport. Thankfully, there was a small parking lot with tight parking spaces. When I walked inside the very cold temperature of a restaurant, I was immediately told with a smile to sit anywhere. I of course, sat at a small table as it was only me dining in. There was one other person with a child dining too, so the dining area was fairly quiet. The crowd didn't come until after 6:00 PM as I was leaving. I ordered the vegan dumplings, a winter melon drink, and a scallion pancake appetizer (vegan). The appetizer and drink came out first. The drink came out in a Shiner glass. I wasn't sure if it was alcoholic or not; so that was confusing. I don't drink alcohol anymore for health reasons. Graciously, the drink didn't give me a spike. The drink was very sweet, but refreshing. I was given a side water. I liked winter melon drink as I've never had that before, but no refills. Next time, I'll try a hot tea. The scallion pancake was very tasty. That within itself could have been a meal. I took me back to the days when I attended an Korean Christian church and at break, they served scallion pancake. I miss those days to be honest. The batter was crispy, but not gummy, but chewy. The dipping sauce was divine and within itself could have been a salty drink. Haha!! I wanted to gobble it up, but I waited until the final meal of dumplings arrived. Surprisingly, the dumpings were absolutely a stunner of deliciousness. Omg, as I was eating it, I thought to myself, these taste so much better than the dumplings I had in Portland. The dumplings at Sweet Chive was packed with so much flavor and the filling was stuffed, but not the point of falling out. The wrapper was neatly formed with slight crisp, the filling well seasoned of what appeared to be tofu and vegetables, and this dipping sauce was the same for the pancake. I honestly wanted to ask them to jar that up for me to take home. I loved my meal and so badly wanted seconds, but having recently lost 10 lbs I just couldn't chance it. I'm for sure going to add this Taiwanese restaurant to my list of favorites of Austin. Funny thing, I lived in Austin for a year and having to never visited this place, but frequently went to the Juiceland across the way. Anyways, the staff was friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations on the winter melon drink. I'll be back once I'm in Austin again. I slept like a baby because Sweet Chive made that possible. Keep whipping up solid good food!
Came back to Sweet Chive over the weekend for a quick dinner. I said it before, and I'll say it again - the spicy chili wontons are SO good! Had to order them again. This time, I grabbed the spicy wontons, scallion pancakes, miso soup and the rainbow roll. My husband grabbed the Pancake Sliders (scallion pancakes stuffed with pork belly) and the beef dumplings. First, the miso soup comes in two different sizes - a cup and a bowl. The cup was perfect for me and probably the more standard size if you're having a hard time deciding on sizing (just fyi). Next, the Pancake Sliders were phenomenal - the pork belly was juicy and tender, and complimented the scallion pancake nicely. The fried beef dumplings were little soggy by the time I got home, but the flavor was great. (Maybe order steamed for to-go) Overall, great restaurant and look forward to coming back for brunch!
3 years ago
Best kept secret on the east side of Austin. Spice is nice! Interesting. Get the scallion pancakes and dumplings. + Sushi rolls. John, the waiter gave me great recommendations!! I highly recommend this yummy place. read more
5 years ago
I was so happy to check out this place with a friend who was raving about it, especially after I learned that it's locally owned. While I thought the service and interior were wonderful, the dishes felt awfully overpriced. I particularly enjoyed the pork jian jiou dumplings, but the lo mein I ordered wasn't that flavorful nor filling. I tried a bite of my friend's lu rou fan and wished I had ordered that instead. I'd be down to try some of the sushi offerings on their menu next time! read more
4 years ago
Sweet Chive features authentic Taiwanese fare including noodles and dumplings in addition to specialty sushi rolls and maki. They also offer plenty of delicious vegan options! Now the food: the Fried Eggplant was crispy and came drizzled in a savory sauce. The Vegan Dumplings were hand-made and filled with a bounty of minced vegetables - were sweet and savory - which paired well with the dipping sauce. The house pickles were peppery and refreshing between bites. Their noodle dishes are excellent: the spicy cold noodles were a particular favorite due to its spicy sauce and chewy noodles. My personal favorite was the chive blossom and dou gan stir-fry; it's a nostalgic dish and tasted so fresh. Lastly, they also have in-house made desserts which are delectable. Highly recommend if you're in Austin. I promise you the food and hospitality will keep you craving! read more
Dump the shaken wagyu beef rice bowl but don't dump the dumplings! Went here with large group and we tried every dumpling they had and most were pretty good. Overall a majority were pan fried to a nice crisp. They also come with a generous amount of sauce per dish. I ordered the shaken wagyu beef rice bowl and I would pass on ordering it. Although reasonably priced the amount of meat is minimal in comparison to the mountain of onion and green bell peppers that come with the dish. read more
7 years ago
Sweet Chive (@sweetchive) So I don't know who did what, but Yelp says that this place is Sushi and Google says this place is Chinese. This restaurant is actually a Taiwanese restaurant a fairly authentic one at that. Now, nothing beats a mom's cooking but the stuff that they serve here, especially this Lu Rou Fan dish, is supposed to be soul food. This Ground Meat in Sauce dish at Sweet Chive isn't as good as theirs but it'll do. So it's a simple dish really. The meat is supposed to be braised in the sauce so it's tender and juicy. It embellishes the rice and then the pickles embellishes the meat. Pickles also added a crunch bite that texturely and flavorfully cuts through the fattiness of the meat. Sauce is a 50/50 sweet and salty flavor. This session was straight forward. I mixed it all up with a big spoon and devour it. read more
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Amazing service!! They make you feel like home. Food is amazing and their ambiance is great! 10/10 recommended ! If you want a homey feeling vibe, this is the place for you read more
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Best go-to handmade dimsum and fresh sushi restaurant in Austin. A lot of places put an emphasis on fancy appearance. Sweet Chive is a lot more casual and inviting. There is nothing pretentious about this restaurant. The owner, Phoenix, is an extremely wonderful person who is always so personable. Her family makes their homemade recipes and the dimsum is made fresh daily or sometimes to order. I'll update this the next time I go for more tasty pics :). Favorites include: Pork Jian Jou: handmade dumplings that are freshly fried and crisp while still having a perfect soft chew. Served with a delicious tangy/spicy sauce that's also made in-house. Chili Wonton Dumplings: little bites of Heaven. Soft, boiled and served in a mild but flavorful chili sauce. Bao: if they have the bao available, get it! The fluffiest perfectly portioned bao I've ever had. Crisp on the bottom. Made to order. Sushi special nigiri/spicy tuna roll: Fresh sushi - simple and perfect. Large nigiri pieces. Daikon leaves: drool. Bright green rich greens mixed with a very light ginger sauce. Hot and refreshing. I could eat this every day. It needs to be ordered with your meal. read more
From the hits to the misses, my impression of Sweet Chive is that everyone will probably get a wide range of opinions here. The food does feel like it's truly home cooked, but that doesn't grant it immunity from criticism. Let's start with the service. The staff here was great and super friendly; the guy at the register will definitely chat you up. We were feeling a little hangry that day, so it might've been too friendly, but I dig it. We ordered the Pan Grilled Dumplings, Lions Head Soup, and the Lu Rou Fan. The skin on the dumplings were pretty good and crispy and the sauce was nice. The meat filling however, was too dense, almost as if there was a sausage inside. The Lu Rou Fan was super savory and tasty, but a bit heavy for one person to take it down himself. I would've also preferred the meat to be in larger, fattier chunks of pork instead of ground up. The Lions Head Soup was a clear favorite. The broth was delicious and the meatballs had the perfect consistency. I loved the clear noodles, and there were a lot of them in there. I also appreciated the use of napa instead of regular cabbage or lettuce. If you're looking for a perfect combo of authenticity and taste, this is it. Definitely curious about the other items on the menu as well, especially the beef roll and the three cup mushroom. read more
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This place is great! An odd but wonderful mixture of a hole-in-the-wall Asian joint and Trendy Austin vibes. The interior is very spacious but there's also a small office in the corner of the dining area, which to me makes me feel at home. EVERYTHING was very reasonably priced, a rare find in Austin these days. The food here was a mix of more creative options and just good old, traditional Chinese food. Real Chinese, not Chinese American. We had quite a few dishes, and the most notable were the Scallion Pancakes with Pork Belly, the Fried Eggplant, and the Cucumber Spicy Noodles. The noodles in particular were excellent - I ordered them with chicken and they had such a balanced, nuanced yet refreshing flavor that was certainly not too hot at all. 100% am craving that dish for my next visit. Check this place out if you live in the area! read more
3 years ago
Saw this open a few months back but wanted to wait a while before going in to let them work out the kinks. Overall verdict? It's a authentic Taiwanese joint that should fill an itch but won't blow you away. Did an order of the egg drop soup (a bit bland), pork fried dumplings (good), and zhajian noodles (good+). There's a parking lot behind the building that can fit maybe a dozen cars, and plenty of street parking right behind the lot as well. Inside looks GREAT and the overall feel is very clean. Service was very nice, although staff mentioned they're probably still working out some kinks. Didn't have a chance to try the Asian drinks (just as important for any Taiwanese restaurant) as the food but will be back for more. read more
Meh... It's okay. Order at the counter. Room is cold, they leave the door open in 50 degree weather. Sat a first table, had to move to an ant issue at that table. Second table didn't have that issue luckily. Food itself is good, but not great. I don't think I'll be back. I was hoping for so much more. This is no Lin. This restaurant needs to do a lot better if they want to attract food savvy people of Austin. read more
5 years ago
This little gem is one of our favorite east side restaurants. The family that runs the place is amazing. Kind, great food, super clean and the food is consistent and delicious! We ordered takeout a couple times a month for the past year or so. Some favorites: apple bottom jeans, cilantro made me do it and Texas summer rolls! Also the cold tastings are so interesting and fun. I want to try more stuff off the Chinese menu. The chili wontons OMG. My husband described them as pillows that melt in your mouth (spicy pillows, with homemade chili oil)...and I usually order the scallion pancakes which are fabulous. New fave is their miso soup. Solid. read more
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Overall very good food. The pork stuffed eggplant was surprisingly very good, along with their house made chili oil (I ended up buying a jar of it). The main dishes are pretty well-portioned, along with tasting exactly as expected. The service is decent and ambiance is pretty casual. read more
PROS: The service was very friendly. The restaurant design is cool and simple. The food came out fast (we were expecting to wait longer due to the previous reviews...looks like they worked out their kinks). The Beef Noodle Soup and the Lu Rou Fan were fantastic. CONS: The Za Jiang Mian seemed a little mushy and under seasoned to me. The veggies were nice, but the noodles themselves weren't as tasty in this dish, as they were in the Beef Noodle Soup. We'll be back for another visit, and I'll be sure to bring an extra sweater (it was chilly inside that day). If the owner reads this review, I'd suggest putting numbers next to items on the menu, or having two names for the dishes. We ordered the first dish using Chinese, but had to say the name again (in "English") so the employee could understand what we were trying to order. (ie Beef Noodle Soup vs Niu Rou Mian). read more
2 years ago
i absolutely love sweet chive, the service there is amazing. all the workers are super nice and helpful and always give their recommendations. the food is so good and the sushi is super fresh. i just love this place it's one of my favorite casual dining spots read more
3 years ago
This place is great. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, great food. Gabe is a great server. read more
I came here on a date Saturday night and it was rather empty. I think the problem was the food. I read the menu and thought that nothing was authentic Taiwanese. The minced pork rice says it is miso pork. As far as I know, Taiwanese minced pork rice has no miso in it and it should come with the egg that's marinated in the same sauce not tea egg. Whatever, I decided to give it a try and it was just salty. Taiwanese food is generally known be sweet and salty not just overwhelming salty. We also got the beef clay pot which is ever MORE SALTY! Back off on the oyster sauce or soy sauce people! Less is more. I don't know if I'm more judgmental when it comes to Taiwanese cuisine cause I'm Taiwanese and could easily have made any of the dishes at home. I don't think I'll ever come back. There's much better Taiwanese places in Austin for cheaper price such as CoCo's or Cafe 101. read more
5 years ago
Not one of the restaurants you go to if you want to take instagram pictures which makes it so much better! the food was delicious. I'm so glad I finally came here. The scallion pancakes seemed to be a little undercooked but the tempura salmon roll was delicious along with everything else. The staff are so friendly and service was good. read more
I was excited to try this place until I came in and saw a bunch of ants crawling around on the counter. The owner came out and tried to just push them away with her hand hoping I wouldn't see. If this is happening out front, I can only imagine what's going on in the kitchen. Super gross and really too bad because all of the reviews made me want to like it. Sorry, I just can't get past the ants on the counter. read more
7 years ago
We actually had meant to get Thai somewhere and it was closed so we drove around and stumbled on this gem! We were trying to eat healthy and I think the Shaken Waygu Beef really hit the mark. I got it with purple rice- kind of sticky here. The beef tasted like super fresh steak, said it was local too. I am giving thus 4 stars instead of 5 because the atmosphere is a little bright and less relaxing than desired for dinner. Highly recommend trying it out if you like Asian food. read more
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4 years ago
Great food and excellent service! The waitstaff is super knowledgeable and super friendly. Also the food is top notch. Highly recommend this spot. I also enjoyed their blood orange infused sake. read more
When I get Asian food, I usually stick to my hood - aka, north Austin. When people tell me that Austin doesn't have "good Asian food," I indignantly point out generally that they haven't been to Ho Ho, Din Ho, First Chinese BBQ, Pho Saigon, Hi Wings, etc. I just don't think of the general "central Austin area" as the go to place for my favorite salt and pepper shrimp. So, popping out of my comfort zone, I decided to try some Taiwanese food in east Austin. First of all - it's AWESOME that they have a parking lot in the back for a location this prime. Second of all - this is a REALLY cute shop. Tons of art outside and inside, big and airy, nicely decorated. And the food - the salmon nigiri was a pretty solid amount of salmon, which is always appreciated. There was something citrus-y (maybe yuzu?) painted thinly onto both pieces that made them extra delightful. The pan fried pork dumplings were great, sitting in a nice tangy sauce, but I wish they had just a little more salt in the meat. The shaken wagyu beef on white rice was delicious, a fairly simple, elegant sauce for anyone that's a little picky about flavors, and tender cuts of beef. I got my ground miso pork on purple rice with a tea egg - it was great and plentiful, but again lacking a little in the seasoning department. A little chili paste definitely helped it, but I know I'm a bit of a seasoning queen - so it might be perfect for someone who isn't quite as into salt. Overall, I think this place was maybe a little pricey, which is completely understandable for its amazing location, so I can't hate on that too much. If someone suggested we go back, I'd be down for it - but if I was honest, I'll likely be heading back to my normal North Austin haunts. read more
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2515 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702
Holly, East Austin
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(512) 394-5557
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