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    Ten Seconds

    4.4 (68 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    G1 Porkbone(Traditional) 原味(热锅)
    Dora S.

    Loved the servers, the environment, and options on the menu. All of it is really cute BUT i've been to the city where this dish originated and i will say this place is not authentic...at all. The noodles were good but the soup was flavorless, it didnt seem like they slowcooked the pork bone broth for that long, i was adding lots of salt to my soup to add some additional flavor. the beef tendon appetizer is very worth it. The flavor was good and we got A LOT of beef. I will probably not be back but a nice restaurant to try out if you've never had ten second noodles before

    A10. Popcorn Chicken 盐酥鸡
    Vandesha L.

    A wonderful experience was had! This place was welcoming and very homestyle. It's a small establishment but suitable for a large group (family style). While this is more of a noodle soup spot the menu has plenty of items if you don't want soup. Unlike other spots the bowl comes out steaming but after a few seconds the food gets cold. My food was hot the entire time! The popcorn chicken could have been an entree versus an appetizer. The service was prompt and sufficient. The spice levels are a little off. I got medium and just smelling the broth made me cough and my eye watered a bit. Pricing is average for the area but over all the food was worth it. The beef was tender and the broth was flavorful. My only issue was the drink options were minimal but the water carafe at the table did the job.

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    Amber L.

    Ten Seconds Noodle House is an easy spot to miss located in a small strip of shops right on Research Boulevard. It's probably a spot you've driven by a hundred times and somehow never seen, but we're very glad we stopped by because the food was great. Since it's in a strip of shops and close to a Plucker's, it can be hard to find decent parking, especially on a Friday night so be prepared. Once you step in, the restaurant looks nice and clean, much more modern than a lot of other noodle houses you'll see in Austin. We were able to be seated for 6 immediately and the place did fill up quickly so we may have gotten a bit lucky. The food was also very good. We ordered the pork xiao long bao, tonkatsu ramen, and copper pot rice noodle soup with szechuan mala base and stewed beef. The soup dumplings were okay, the dough was a bit too doughy and the filling was alright. The more standout dishes were the ramen and copper pot. The ramen was delicious with a nice deep broth and good chashu. Likewise, the copper pot had a rich flavor, especially the mala base. In both dishes the noodles were also cooked to perfection. We really loved the copper pot and would come back for that alone! The rest of our group also liked their food a lot which is always a plus to see. We very much enjoyed our dinner at Ten Seconds Noodle House. It's an excellent noodle option in North Austin combining good quality and value. It's the perfect spot for a casual date night or group dinner and we think you'll love it so come give it a try!

    Dry Rice Noodle 干拌米线,  G1 Porkbone(Traditional) 原味(热锅)
    Diana S.

    I finally got around to trying this place on Sunday during lunch. Everything came out super fast and the staff was extremely helpful in helping us choose what to get. There wasn't a lot of people but they still had full tables and that seemed to be the case for everyone. I did the build your own hot pot type and it was so good! Staff asked if I needed any help explained everything and really enjoyed my meal.

    Cross the bridge pot items beef slices
    Charli V.

    So cute!! I was in this area for work and decided to have a solo lunch after seeing some one on Facebook mention this spot recently. I was very pleasantly surprised with the interior decor and portion/cost. Very clean and well light for the type of meal. The menu is large and so many dishes intrigued me but since I was solo.. I could only go with one. I ordered the cross the bridge with a tomato base soup. I'm usually an adventurous person but played it safe with this one. Pretty safe for a first timer, btw. Some of the items included were not for me but that beauty is, you can just leave out the items you don't want. I didn't have any instruction on what to do here but going purely off my own brain processing, I put everything in immediately except for the noodles. The soup stays warm but it does not constantly stay cooking btw! 5 pieces of beef was enough for me but you can always get an extra order. The noodles were sooooo bouncy and soft. Might want to be careful with your clothing cause this soup broth is staining. lol.. This was so good. Hit the spot for this pseudo autumn AM weather. I expect to be back relatively soon to try the dry pot with mala :)

    Cooper Pot, Mala and Beef ($16.99)
    Wendi K.

    4.5 Stars Authentic Chinese cuisine (they also have ramen) in a clean casual spot with phenomenal, filling portions at good prices. We tried the - Sesame Balls ($6.99) - always great. They could have had a bit more red bean paste inside. Simmered Chicken in Chili Oil ($9.99) - So yummy, and so much chicken. Loved the crunchy peanuts too. Beef in MalaTang Copper Pot ($16.99) - broth was the perfect level of tingly spice. Located in a plaza. We came for lunch and left stuffed. Polite staff.

    Delores L.

    Ten seconds immediately conjures zen...slate wall with a very powerful message with the history of "Crossing the Bridge Noodles " story. No spoiler alert...you have to come into the restaurant to read the story. I am not sure how they did it...it is scorching hot outside and some cool not cold inside...the absolute perfect temperature. Ten Seconds has an ordering kiosk where you can self-order or place your with the wait staff. We ordered the Shrimp tempura and fried pork dumplings. The Shrimp Tempura was 6 out 5. Definitely coming back for that one. Fried pork dumplings were good not great. Next time we will have to try a hot pot. No time today...

    brenton m.

    I love ten seconds! Whenever I'm craving some comfort, healthy soup I always get their chicken broth noodle. It's so delicious! We eat in but we akso order delivery and I love how they package the soups, it's very well done. The service is great when we eat in and the restaurant itself is nice.

    Kristine L.

    Noodles here are top notch! Came on a Friday evening and was seated immediately. Service and food comes out quick. Although they forgot about our kimchi soup the first time. The dry noodle with beef is excellent. Noodles are fresh and the peanuts add a nice crunch. I heard the spicy is really spicy so I got non-spicy with spice on the side. Shrimp tempura is very crispy and the seaweed salad is large and great too. Kimchi soup was my favorite because you can add all the fixings yourself. Over solid noodles!

    Copper pot noodles - Mala broth with fish filet
    Briana N.

    We had an early dinner (5pm) on a Tuesday evening and we were able to be seated immediately! The menu was a little confusing. But the make your own noodles come with 5 slices of beef and you get to pick your own broth. The toppings all come out on a tray and you're able to put the ingredients in yourself. You can then order additional meats as toppings for an additional price. And this is where the name of ten seconds noodle house comes from, because the broth comes out bubbling and you only need to cook your noodles for 10 seconds! The copper pot noodles, you can also pick your own broth, but then you can also pick what type of meat you want. (And it comes with more meat.) All of the ingredients and toppings are also constructed in the kitchen with the chef, so you only get the final product. I got the copper pot rice noodles, with fish filet and mala broth. I was kind of afraid it would be too spicy, especially because I was gonna play pickleball after dinner. But that wasn't the case at all! I still ordered it because I had been craving some mala tang, and I was able to get through my whole meal and play pickleball just fine. The broth wasn't too salty or anything, and it came with a lot of tender fish. It hit the spot and I was so fill afterwards. I didn't even finish all of my noodles! I also tried some of my friends pork bone broth and it was also delicious! The pork flavor was super strong without being too salty or heavy. I wasn't the biggest fan of the noodles, but that's just a personal preference. It kind of just reminded me of spaghetti. I kinda wish they had customisable noodle options, but i know that kind of defeats the purpose of the whole 10 seconds concept. Anyways, the rest of the menu looked pretty good too, so I would definitely wanna try some of the appetizers next time!

    Crossing the Bridge Noodles with Pickled Pepper Tomato Soup
    Emily Y.

    Excited to finally try this Austin location after enjoying the Katy location one! Went for a Wednesday lunch at 11:45am and it filled up quickly once it hit noon. Food comes out quickly and hot so it was especially nice on a cool day. The spicy tofu was more of a fish tofu texture and not what I was expecting. A bit on the salty spicy side and would be great with plain rice, but a bit much as a standalone appetizer. Filling portions. Entree itself was great with the very hot bowl of steaming soup and noodles + toppings on the side you add in yourself to cook as you like. I got the pickled pepper tomato soup that wasn't that spicy considering it has 2 peppers indicated. Not sure if there was much tomato either. Service at the table was also nice and helpful. There's a cash register counter, but stuff had iPad and we just paid at the table. Overall atmosphere felt like it was going for a small traditional feel with the wooden furniture and full length mural on the story of the Crossing the Bridge Noodles. More of a 4.5/5.0. A solid place for a quick large bowl of hot noodles. Glad to have this option in town.

    Anthony M.

    Exceptional experience here. Food was served incredibly quick on a late Saturday afternoon. The dry noodle bowl was quite filling although I wish I went no spice. The server was great and the vibe and interior in here was all on point. Well worth the $$ here!

    Megan L.

    I'm definitely an outlier opinion because I didn't love Ten Seconds that much. There's another location in Houston that I've been to years ago, and I also remember it being just okay. I appreciate that Austin has some new Chinese options. Staff is super friendly, and they were even giving out nice mugs as a Chinese New Year celebration. My friend and I got the chicken appetizer and the condensed milk and fried buns combo. I'm a huge fan of condensed milk and fried buns, and it's typically a menu item only seen at hot pot places. It really hit the spot, and the buns were fried perfectly. I also enjoyed the cold chicken app. It was pretty spicy, and the peanuts were a great addition. I don't love the entrees or the rice noodles. That's just a personal preference because I prefer chewier noodles rather than super silky noodles. I also agree with another reviewer's thoughts that the broth is quite boring. It doesn't really make me want to keep eating it, and the toppings included are just okay as well. It's a pretty one-dimensional entree, so I only ate a few bites before I felt like I was full.

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    The soup needs more authentic flavor. It was kind of bland. Went back twice and ordered different noodle soup and it was all the same.

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    Food is very good and delicious, and service is very good too. Location is very convenient and parking is very easy.

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    Their soup was delicious! I also love that they separate noodles with soup for to-go orders

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    Julie's Noodles - Lamb Stewed Noodle Soup

    Julie's Noodles

    4.3(818 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    One of my absolute favorite Asian spots in Austin that is deservedly a well-known classic. I'm very…read morecompetitive so I love that you have to fight for a seat here and how it's very self-serve. It adds a homemade casual charm. The staff are also so efficient and kind whenever I've visited. I always get a beef noodle soup and douse it in spicy sauce and vinegar. The broth is always so warm and comforting and they give very generous portions of meat. The noodles are my favorite part as they are so long and thick and you can taste how fresh they are. They soak up the broth perfectly. As a pairing, I always get the mix dumpling plate. You can really tell that they make them in-house because of how unique and fresh they taste. The dumpling skins are so light and taste amazing. A top-tier spot in Austin.

    Stopped in here after seeing the reviews. Just looking for a quick snack to save off the hunger…read morepangs. Service was quick and easy. Order at the counter. Got the Pork and Shrimp boiled dumplings 12 pcs. $12.75 The dish arrived with 10 minutes. A plateful of dumplings and empty cup for condiments. I thought there would be a dipping sauce. The dumplings were flavorful without a sauce although I would have enjoyed an option. I added some chili sauce to the empty dish and spiced up things. By the end I was completely full and satisfied. Washed down with some authentic bottled green tea.

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    House of Three Gorges

    House of Three Gorges

    4.4(387 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Three Gorges is a small, no-frills restaurant with bold, authentic Chinese flavors with a Sichuan…read morecuisine twist. The menu has nicely seasoned dishes that balance heat, flavor, and aroma. I ordered hot and sour pork soup. I had never had hot and sour soup with meat. Portions were generous, ingredients fresh, and the food arrived smoking hot. The noodles were soft, smooth and flavorful. The pork inside looked like tiny meatballs. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the restaurant was completely full and customers were continuing to flow in. Because the restaurant is rather small, I had to wait about 20 minutes for my order. Jim, one of the owners, said if I had ordered 3 items it would take about 45 minutes, that's why I went with one. You could easily tell that many folks at the restaurant were regulars, which means the food, service or both were exceptional. Definitely will be returning to Three Gorges...

    House of Three Gorges is a no frills, authentic comfort meal that is warming and delicious. Family…read morestyle, big portions at a good price point. - Cumin Lamb: A heaping pile of thinly sliced lamb that is tender mixed in with cumin seeds, sichuan peppercorns, fresh cilantro, and red chilis. The cumin seeds give it that signature earthy, aromatic flavor and you get a slight tingly numbing spice sensation from the chilis and peppercorn. The lamb is not overly gamey, but it still does taste like lamb so if you are not really a lamb fan, I'd choose something else. - Jumping Fish: A very popular dish! Tender white fish fillets that is so soft it melts in your mouth. It is in a flavorful oil and broth that is refreshing from the fresh jalapenos. It is a savory dish, yet still relatively mild. It commes with napa cabbage as well! This was my favorite dish and I loved the flavor combined with the white rice. - Mapo Tofu (Vegetarian): They have one with pork as well, but I got the vegetarian version. Silky soft tofu cubes in that signature mapo tofu sauce and numbing peppercorns. Despite the appearance of all the dishes, none of them were very spicy. Overall, a comforting soft, spicy, savory dish with a slight tingle. - Eggplant in garlic sauce: A deliciously sweet and umami garlic sauce. The eggplants could have been a bit more cooked through in my opinion though since it was still quite firm. I loved it still! Note that all the dishes to me were not spicy just had an underlying subtle spice or tingle (like a finishing flavor note if you will). Also, since it is sichuan the dishes are on the oilier side. You order with the cashier at the front and pay up front as well. Food comes out quickly. It is a small space with three rows of tables (maybe around 12-15 tables give or take), so it does fill up fast. I went at around 5:40 PM on a Thursday and there was no wait, but by the time we finished eating at around 7PM, the restaurant was full. House of Three Gorges was hyped up a lot on my social media feed and through word of mouth, so I came in with high expectations. Luckily, they did not disappoint.

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    Qi Austin

    Qi Austin

    4.4(887 reviews)
    7.2 miMarket District, Downtown
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    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Went to Qi for dim sum brunch and overall had a really enjoyable experience. Qi is know for…read morecombining western and traditional Chinese cuisine by using local organic farming. Did not have a reservation on this occasion, but they always make me feel welcome and manage to fit us in. Sat on the outdoor covered patio that was cool and shaded. The atmosphere is modern and lively, making it a great spot for a weekend brunch. Started the meal with cocktails including Lycheetini with Deep Eddy Vodka, Giffard Lichi-li. lemon, cranberry, I cut the cranberry. Also had a Fresa Paloma with Socorro Reposado Tequila, Contratto, strawberry, lime, grapefruit, five-spice that was very sweet and garnished with a flower. You are given a card where you can mark your dim sum selections. I ordered the Shrimp Pancake, Snow Crab Ball and Chinese Sausage Sticky Rice. The standout was the shrimp pancake that had a really great texture and flavor. The snow crab ball had a strange texture with shrimp surrounding the snow crab claw. The Chinese Sticky Rice is always a favorite. Also ordered the Truffle Egg Fried rice and Birds Nest with Seasonal Vegetable. The Truffle rice is so flavorful like a flavor explosion in your mouth. The Birds Nest is made with fried potato shreds which contain the a variety of vegetables including cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms and asparagus. The nest is also edible and has a crunchy texture. The presentation of the food is amazing and everything came out hot and fresh. The flavors were on point, and you can tell there's attention to detail in the preparation. Service was attentive outdoors and the pacing of dishes felt just right for a relaxed brunch. This restaurant is truly a gem whether you come for brunch or dinner service. Will definitely be back.

    A large group of us came for dinner - the ambience is super fun, modern, and vibey!…read more Service was prompt, friendly, and accurate. As for the food - everyone loved their dishes! The flavors were spot on and delicious. The only challenge we had was that they would not allow split checks or at least partially split checks - so we spend a huge amount of time figuring out what everyone owed. I wouldn't do a large group here in the future, but I'd definitely come back for a date or small group.

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