Incredible! We had the Chinese hamburger (roujiamo), Liang Pi, and beef soup. The noodles with the…read moresoup were absolutely perfect, and the soup was flavorful while not being too salty. The Liang Pi came with different hand cut noodles and an excellent sesame dressing. The Chinese hamburger was excellent as well, it reminded me of Cuban pulled pork. I agree with other reviews that Chef Hong had the best Chili oil in Austin.

A very small food truck with no parking! My husband and I tried this spot on a Saturday evening for…read moretake out. They were out of some things, but we had beef noodle soup and a spicy noodle dish with peanuts. The Chinese hamburger is good, but needs sauce. Overall the noodles are fresh and hand pulled. Flavors are there but not overly amazing.

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.

This might be the best dim sum in Austin now…read more I actually had never eaten at Shanghai having grown up in Austin. I didn't have their food until around COVID when we got dim sum to go a few times. I remember at that time thinking it was pretty unremarkable, and also quite expensive for dim sum. Fast forward to this year. I'm not sure if they have new ownership or new cooks, but the difference is night and day. I've been a couple of times now for dine-in in dim sum and each time was awesome. You can order off the menu or by QR code. They definitely focus on the classics but they're all executed really well. Standouts for me were the pan fried turnip cake, full of turnip and super sweet, the shrimp and leek pan fried dumplings, shrimp stuffed eggplant, and chili wonton. What makes them unique to me is that the food is all cooked to order and comes out hot and fresh. The fried items are crispy and hot and everything else you can tell just came straight from the kitchen. This avoids the one issue with carts which is that the food has been cooked who knows when and has just been sitting in a steam cart for an unknown amount of time. Also since you order off the menu, you can get exactly what you want instead of having to wait for a cart to come by. The service is always friendly and I've never had to wait to be seated, even on a weekend. If you haven't come here in awhile or written it off in the past, I'd encourage you to come and try it again. Right now it's a hidden gem but if more people realize how much better it is now, it might not be for long. Also bonus points for being a dim sum place that's not super far north like New Fortune 2 or Golden Palace.

when your girl visits you in Austin and her one request is chinese food, you bring her to china…read morefamily in Highland. this place does not disappoint! we loved the pork with bamboo shoot and the griddle cooked cauliflower. you honestly can't go wrong IF you order from the specialty list of dishes ‍ the restaurant always looks closed but GO ANYWAYS because you're missing out

There's nothing special about the customer service here (although you'll get a really nice greeting…read moreand goodbye) but the reason for visiting this place isn't for the human interaction...it's absolutely for the PORTIONS and the FLAVOR of the food here. The restaurant is never 100% clean. The best way to eat is with chopsticks. My favorite dishes are the Kung Pao chicken, the General Tso's (it's weirdly spicy), and any lo mein dish. The serving sizes are bigger than your face and will literally feed you three times. Stick with water w/ lemon and you'll be able to leave spending under $20 and have three meals. I promise it's worth dining in. You'll be surprised when you see that your plate is just for you!

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.

I love this place i went after hearing great things. Walked in and it was empty so sad this food is…read moreso amazing. I got brisket pho, pork spring rolls and veietnamese coffee with boba!! I can't even explain to you how delicous all of the food was the owner was so happy to help me pick out food and was so friendly! The place had ac blasting so even though it's hot out come on bye!! Will definitely come again!!

I'd never noticed Banh Xeo before, and it sounded intriguing.... Oh my goodness... I lovrd iy! I'm…read morestill dreaming about it the next day. Yum!

Wat Zab is a really solid Thai spot in Austin. I got the pad thai and it was honestly one of the…read morebetter ones I have had in Austin when it comes to flavor. The noodles were very soft, which some people might not love, but I personally did not mind. The sauce had great balance and tasted rich without being too sweet. I ordered medium spice and it was perfect for me, enough heat to notice but still very comfortable to eat. The portion size was a little on the smaller side, but it honestly is not too expensive considering Austin prices, so it still feels like a fair deal overall. The people working there were also very nice and even gave me a free water bottle, which was a really thoughtful touch. The surrounding area had a very peaceful vibe too. They were the only food truck open at the time, which made it feel super relaxed, and there was plenty of seating and parking available.

We came to this food truck park for pizza rolls but since we had some time to kill for them to…read morebake, I decided to see what else was open and thankfully Wat Zab was. I ordered at the window, and the gentleman helping was very kind, helping me choose dishes, and even reminding me of discounts we might qualify for. It was a pretty chilly day but luckily you can wait in your car as a text is sent when the food is ready. When I picked up the food, it was nice and hot and made non spicy as requested. The crab fried rice was surprisingly a bit sweet but the flavor profile was still tasty and I also liked the orange sauce that was included. I liked how the Pad Kee Mao had really tender noodles which soaked up all the sauce and so yummy! Also, just a heads up but beef is not being offered at this time, but the pork was still tender! Overall, I really enjoyed the food we ordered and will be back especially since the price was reasonable for how much food you get!

TLDR: Bao shop that offers a few other food options and bubble tea. Baos are delicious and…read moregenerously filled. Easy ordering at one of two kiosks. I have two small kids so I love quick food (but not necessarily "fast food"). I love being able to pop in, order a delicious handheld snack, and be out before my children start whining. Ordering was easy at one of two kiosks. The place is a bit small so you have to communicate with other customers to figure out which line is which. The baos were fat and filled generously. I loved the spicy brisket and juicy pork -- both were excellent. If I absolutely had to choose a favorite -- I think the spicy brisket would be it. Saw some kid-friendly elements inside as well -- coloring books and high chairs available. Highly recommended whether you want to sit down for a meal or grab a quick bao on the go.

The dumplings were very basic and tasted comparable to the frozen ones you can buy from 99 Ranch or…read moreH Mart and prepare at home. Considering the quality, the prices felt quite high. It wasn't a terrible experience, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to return.

If you're looking for the whole package - experience, atmosphere, service, etc. you are not the…read moretarget market here. But if you're looking for phreaking phantastic pho... This is it! I moved to Austin from San Jose a year ago and legit have been on a quest to find a place that can remotely compare to the best ones in SJ. And...the broth here is soooooo good. Savory and seasoned so well. This is the kind that even after I finish the noodles and meat, I keep sipping broth between sips of my Vietnamese iced coffee. And they offer a spicy broth version. This is their own spin - it's not bun bo hue, but their house chili sauce and red chili pepper. Highly recommended. The location, decor, & service are not fancy at all. It's a no-frills, classic, straight-up pho joint. And it's perfect. (PS - fwiw, it's weird that in my many searches for "pho" near me, this spot never showed up until I searched for "Vietnamese")

Picture this: It's a dreary day outside, drizzling rain…read morecoming down relentlessly, and your stomach decides it has one--and only one--craving. Pho. You get on the road, because everyone knows the best food comes from just driving around and stopping inside random restaurants. That is exactly what happened at Hai Ky. From the second I walked in, I felt an immediate comfort. My heart, stomach and nose knew, this was not going to disappoint. The waitress immediately came to our table to get our drink order in, and ensured the table didn't have any questions. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee to start, and it was strong, silky and smooth...everything you would want in a viet coffee. When going over the menu, everything was clear and easy to follow, and my eyes gravitated towards the Pho Tai. So naturally, that's what I ordered. The broth was hearty and warm, the meat was good quality and the fixings were bountiful: including onion, beans sprouts, basil, lime wedges, green onion and jalapeños. The sauces were on the table already and they had everything you could want such as hoisin, sriracha, and soy sauce. The flavors mended perfectly and went above and beyond just basic satiation. The service was fast and attentive, ensuring tables never went without anything they could possibly want. Nothing extra, but certainly not lacking in the slightest. The restaurant was maintained and clean, many promotions were on the wall boasting crazy good deals, and although the inside was relatively small, they hosted a large heart with even better food.