Wu Chow is great for occasions with a more upscale vibe, and service is always fantastic here. Staff has always been knowledgeable about vegan options. However, the food and drinks are pretty pricey for what you get. I was advised to get the Vegetable Stir Fry and it really lacked flavor. There's no onsite parking so it's easiest to pay for parking in a nearby garage. read more

Wu Chow - Local Vegetable Stir Fry - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Today is July the fourth, we ordered 7 dishes and hot sour, there are 3 dishes is just half of the normal amount when we dine in. Very disappointed! read more

Tuesday night 7 pm and the place is hopping! A few tables open, but most everything is packed, including the patio with a breezy 72 degree Austin evening. Two different servers asked if I had any allergies or dietary restrictions before ordering - impressive! I ordered the seafood bird nest. Here, it's a taro root nest and it's served with a side of rice -- interesting! I also received a pair of metal tongs, which I used to break apart the nest for consumption. Tools were definitely required, as the nest was thicker and crunchier than I've previously experienced. Still very good! Flavors were pretty authentic. Only complaint were a couple fishy tasting scallops. Service was very attentive and the highlight of the meal -- thank you Ireland! read more

Wu Chow - Seafood Birds Nest, with rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Disappointing experience overall. I had been gifted a $100 gift card and chose to dine at Wu Chow because I've heard some good things. Definitely a mistake I'll learn from. Manager sat us at the table, (I'm assuming she was the manager because she was wearing a blazer and was on her laptop at the the whole time we were there) and gave us a very lukewarm "greeting." Server was underwhelming, no personality or charm or any warmth whatsoever. He seemed annoyed with us from the beginning, only replying with "Yup." Didn't offer any food recommendations. We told him we had limited time to dine, so you'd expect he'd check on us here and there, but he RARELY ever came to the table and took forever to get our order in. The most service we got was from the busser/food runner, who was actually cool but far from made up for the lackluster service we got from everyone else. And the crazy part is the manager (again, I'm assuming) served us diet coke that was extremely flat, and we had to send it back. They served us a plate of dumplings that we didn't even order, clarified that it was a mistake and were preparing our correct order, so that only added time onto the limited time we had. We ended up overstaying a whole 30 minutes and running late to our next meeting. At the end, after sitting for 5 minutes trying to make eye contact anyone from the staff we were growing so impatient that we actually had to GET UP from our table to find our server just to ask for the check. Ridiculous and extremely inattentive. read more

4/5 (probably a 3.5 but I'll round up). I appreciated their attempt to elevate dim sum and the options on the menu including lots of drink options. Several dishes were very good and stood out such as the green beans, turnip cake, scallion pancake, and shrimp stuffed peppers. Other dishes were decent but didn't have as much of a wow factor in terms of flavor/seasoning. I think with a large selection you will find dishes for everyone in your party. Our server was very nice and checked with us frequently and also suggested alternatives when a few items had sold out (we went around 1pm). The restaurant itself is a bit on the smaller side, but it's upscale with elevated chopsticks, plates, and finishes along the bar and in the restroom. Overall, we had a nice Sunday meal with family and would probably come back for select dishes and for the level of service they provide. read more

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Great food and fun atmosphere! Asian fusion with a hip hop twist. Our group of four friends went to Wu Chow on a Friday night. We had reservations and only waited a few minutes for our table. Hip hop plays in the background, and most of the cocktail names have a hip hop reference. Of course, I can't remember any of them now, lol! My drink had blueberry vodka, grapefruit, and sparkling wine- kind of their twist on a French 75. It was light and refreshing, although it got a little too heavy on the grapefruit toward the end. We got tons of dishes to share. My favorites were the honey pecan prawns, and the wu chow fried rice- lots of meat chunks (shrimp, chicken, pork) throughout. The green beans were also delicious, and we got a "secret menu" item as well- the braised beef, which was tender and delicious. I can never handle soup dumplings correctly, so they were just ok to me. Our server was efficient and funny and pretty much everything came out all together except the soup dumplings, which was great for a shared experience. Highly recommend! read more

Wu Chow - Wu Chow Special , Dry Fried Local Green Beans - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love the food at Wu Chow - their Singapore noodles are soooo yummmm! It qualifies to be a fancy restaurant, so you can expect a nice ambiance and good service. I remember the first time that we went to Wu Chow and had ordered veganfried rice as one of the dishes ,the chef accidentally added thai chilli instead of scallions! And we almost blacked out LOL! The way they handled that situation spoke a lot about the quality of their service and the care for their customers. Most recently, I visited them back for brunch. Really nice food, my only complaint is that the brunch menu hardly has any vegan protein options. It's full of starch, carbs and fat. Not that this is a health food location, but would like some vegan protein options from dinner menu to be included in brunch too. read more

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I've written well over 100 reviews as a Yelp Elite, and Allyssa provided the best service I've had for any of them. Wonderful service! We had the Tangerine Peel Beef (highly recommended, with a lot of deliscious tangerine peel), the nightly special shrimp with fermented greens (which we very much enjoyed), and their shanghai dumplings (we've never met a soup dumpling I didn't love, and of course we loved these). We also tried a couple of their signature cocktails. They don't have a dessert menu but they say they're working on one. We came on a Tuesday night without a reservation. We found free parking and were seated right away. All the servers and staff were very friendly and attentive. And the food came out of the kitchen quickly. The place is dimly lit, but not too dim, and they had hip hop playing over the speaker system (but not too loud) to complete the hip ambiance. read more

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My sister in law and I tried this restaurant today while visiting Austin. Delicious food 10/10 Service was quick 10/10 Ambiance was super nice great aesthetic and vibe 10/10 The only thing I would say was a bit weird was the waitress gave us 1 to-go box when we asked for two to keep two separate food items and then we forgot it but I rushed back after a minute or two, and it was gone from our table and I asked another waiter around and he apologized but I saw the waitress who attended us standing there but she didn't say anything. We ordered hot n sour soup the serving is small but it was very delicious no additional sauce needed The Sichuan crispy tofu was spot on spicy and crispy with garlic spring onions and Sichuan peppers! It just needed a little salt And we ordered the steamed chicken dumplings which were pretty tasty too! Will definitely go again to try entree's and drinks. read more

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Quite an eclectic variety of food on their menu. Definitely not your traditional Chiese restaurant. Very interesting and creative items on their menu. They have a killer Happy hour where you can sit at the bar. Food was really good. My only issue is that two of our dishes (Crispy Sesame Beef and Spicy Sichuan Deep Fried Chicken) were overcooked. Both were very tasty. My wife asked to have the beef refine, which they did so right away and it came back perfect. I regret not having asked for the Fried chicken to be redone because they were both very tasty. Dumplings were all very good, as were the spicy wontons. The place had a real cool Austin vibe to it. We would definitely eat there again. Cocktails were great! I had a Mala-Rita. I kept sucking those down because they were smaller and so good (had some heat ... awesome). Don't let the size fool you, as they packed a punch. Service was fantastic. You don't get just one server, but a team of guys that kept coming by to ensure we were taken care of. Service is 5 stars for sure. So, the only reason I gave Wu Chow 4 stars out of 5 overall is because of the two overcooked dishes. I hate asking for redo's, regardless of how polite and attentive they are when you ask. Also, dessert items were all of two to choose from ... a gelato and forgot what the second one was, as it was equally as boring. read more

TLDR: bugs crawling on booth as we were eating, hostile staff One of my favorite restaurants in Austin at one point, totally ruined. This restaurant has gone downhill in more ways then one and I would recommend dining elsewhere. Early in the meal we noticed a hoard of at least 7 bugs crawling on the booth where I was sitting and on the wall behind us. We alerted staff and they moved us to a different table but there was no apology or acknowledgment of the situation. It was disgusting and the lack of any sympathy from staff was very off putting. Our meal from then on was tainted. I watched bugs crawl along the wall and the subsequently unoccupied booth from across the restaurant the rest of the meal. As a cherry on top, our final entree came out very late (we had to ask if was even coming at all). The food was salty and not what I remembered. Our waitress was short with us the whole meal, as though the bugs crawling across the booth were an inconvenience we had somehow caused. We had a celiac in our party and after the bugs, staff stopped sharing with us what was gluten free as they brought out dishes. When a member of our party asked which beef was GF/which was non-GF, the response was curt as though we should have known. We did receive 50 percent off on the check but had to endure a hostile and unpleasant hour and a half waiting for dish orders we put in before the bugs arrived. No management ever came to the table. Save your money and eat anywhere else! If I could give zero stars I would. read more

This is an upscale Chinese restaurant. Typically from my experience, these types of establishments tend to Americanize the food by incorporating fusion elements that makes it lose the authenticity of Chinese cuisine so I was pleasantly surprised they didn't do that here. **FOOD** - Hot and Sour Soup (5/5) - this comes in a small cup. Usually I would add pepper to this when I order it elsewhere but the way it's prepared was perfect and I didn't need to add any more to it. - Shanghai Pork Soup Dumpling (5/5) - there's only 5 dumplings in this order. Dumplings were super flavorful and delicious. I only wished they gave an even amount of these per order. - Homestyle Tofu with Minced Pork (4.5/5) - this came with leeks and mushrooms as well. There were barely any minced pork in the dish but overall it wasn't bad. I enjoyed how the tofu tasted. - Dry Fried Local Green Beans (4/5) - I absolutely love green beans, especially at Chinese restaurants. This dish was good but sadly it was a tad too salty. - Red Braised Beef (5/5) - the meat was so soft and delicious. I love that they had napa cabbage as part of this dish as well. - Drinks - if you enjoy lychee, I would recommend their Welcome to the Jungle cocktail - Bonus - we also received complementary white rice and homemade chili sauce with the meal. We were able to get more rice togo for free as well to go with our leftovers. **SERVICE** I made a late reservation for a Thursday night. We arrived a bit earlier and were seated fairly quickly even though it was pretty packed. Our server was very nice and provided good recommendations from the menu based on what we were craving for the meal. No complaints here. read more

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Had a solid good time at Wu Chow. The bartender made tasty cocktails, like the Rum Punch and others. All were good and the $15 happy hour flight included three tasty drinks. For dinner we had: Crispy Beef - warm, sticky, yummy Soup dumplings- 6 full of tasty broth and large meat inside Kung pow equivalent- flavorful and not that spicy if you don't eat the red chili peppers. Pork Belly, came with sauce and veggies. All is family style and this was enough food for four people so the tab was only $87 without drinks. Not bad! Warning! The parking across the street is $32 for only two hours! If you need to extend it, it's another $32. Pretty place, accommodating hostesses and warm waitstaff. They did not rush us even though the place filled up. read more

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SPECTACULAR. The dumplings are very tender and flavorful, the lamb was very crispy, the chicken had a very nice kick due to the spice, and the beef had a very nice glaze on it that was sweet and tangy, and the meat was tender. Drinks were very creative and the presentation was very eye catching. The ambiance was very dim and modern, really enjoyed the atmosphere. I recommend getting a resy if it's on the weekend, but during the week its easy to find a spot. Service was fantastic and our server was very sweet. I will definitely go here again, very unique take on Szechuan Chinese cuisine! read more

Mid ambiance. Service mid. Soup dumplings were amazing. Everything else terrible Do Not Order: Scallion Beef - small and mid Zha Giang noodles - no sauce or seasoning Taro Chicken eggrolls - like skinny straws Just come for the soup dumplings and leave haha read more

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When am I go to places when I want a upscale Chinese restaurant experience! It is always on point and the service is always great. Worth every penny in calorie! read more

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It's really important to note that the weekday menu and the Sunday dim sum can be vastly different experiences, so consider that when you visit here. Personally, I think the dim sum Sundays are a bit better, but the weekday options aren't bad either! The vibes here are pretty nice: dim "romantic" lighting with some light Chinese-inspired accentuations. There's a bar for all you avid drinkers, and their bathroom has a fancy ROCK sink. The hosts and waiters have all been super nice and helpful with explaining menu items, making suggestions, etc. As for the food: Sichuan Spicy Wontons, 1/10 or 10/10. This menu item is VASTLY different depending on when you go. The weekday dinner version is overly doughy and lacks flavor. But the Dim Sum version is absolutely delicious. Tangerine Peel Beef - 9/10. Great flavor and texture. Simply prepared really well. Singapore Noodles - 8/10. Nice choice for a noodle dish and comes with a wide assortment of meats and veggies. Sichuan Braised Eggplant - 9/10. Chinese style eggplant just hits different. Wu Chow's does not disappoint. And for some dim sum selections: Char Siu Bao - 6/10. Great flavor but too much bread to meat ratio. Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant - 10/10. Knockout. Foil Chicken​​​​ - 8/10. In the end its just chicken, but it is quite flavorful. Pork & Shrimp Shumai - 8/10. A solid shumai. Dan Dan Noodles - 8/10. Pretty good. If you need something more filling for your dimsum meal, this is a good choice. Gai-Lan Broccoli with Oyster Sauce - 10/10. This is just incredible for a veggie dish. Great presentation, great taste. Sticky Rice - 7/10. Cute presentation. I like adding the Sichuan wonton leftover sauce to this. read more

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I decided I wanted dumplings for dinner one night in Austin and so we walked over to Wu Chow. They were fully booked but had full open bar seating which we decided to take. We ordered: + Hot & Sour Soup: offered per bowl, this soup hit the soul. There was a mushroom or bamboo piece in each spoon. + Honey Pecan Gulf Prawns: your typical walnut prawns. + Local Mushroom Stir Fry: mushrooms with local vegetables like celery and peas which was super flavorful. They served this with a bowl of rice which we did not eat it with. + Pork Soup Dumplings: meaty dumplings with a nice broth inside. The dumplings were on the larger scale so it was hard to plop it all in your mouth in one go. Din Tai Fung is my favorite and I consider it the standard. These were just as good. + Vegetable Dumplings: super flavorful. Filled with a lot of veggies and it went well with the dipping sauce. + Thyme Me Up: Gin, Elderflower, Thyme cocktail. It was so refreshing with all the small plates. Our server was super sweet and checked up on us frequently as he was behind the bar. He gave us the heads up to order the dim sum in advance as it takes 20-30 minutes to steam. The plates come out randomly one by one. We at them like small plates vs with rice and/or noodles. The food was fulfilling and hit the spot without making us feel heavy. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in downtown Austin. Cheers! read more

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Went here with a large group. First, they seated us outside and it was hot. Not necessarily their fault as an event planner Boones it but they didn't even put our two tables next to one another which was odd. Apps were chicken egg rolls which were good and some sort of fried chicken small plate that was unremarkable but some folks liked it. For dinner, we all shared crispy snapper - good, tangerine beef- ok, and Singapore noodle, also good. We then had potstickers which were oddly tough and went in-finished/not great and pork soup dumplings that weren't hot, and were so thick they were chewy- and went unfinished. I LOVE soup dumplings too, so I was pretty disappointed. Server was pretty absent throughout the meal and not very talkative. Very odd actually. Everyone thought he was having a bad day maybe. Who knows. Considering this place came highly recommended, we all left feeling kind of let down. read more

The food is good, but generally normal. You pay a premium for a full service restaurant in downtown with what amounts to good Chinese takeout food. Nice if that's what you want. The soup dumplings are solid. We have good service when we eat here. It can get a little loud if the place is full. The cocktail menu is good but nothing really catches my fancy so I usually end up with a glass of wine. read more

Wu Chow - Purple rain - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went for lunch with a group and was pleased with the overall experience. The portions are generous and perfect for sharing with others (just make sure to order a few different items). Everything ordered was delicious and service was great. I also tried their mocktail, Virgin Island, which was heavenly on a hot day. I can see why my colleagues rave about this place - solid lunch spot if you're in the area. Prices are reasonable considering location - I do recommend. read more

Wu Chow - Virgin Island - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Unfortunately it was a 2 star experience here (Could've Been Better). Chalk this one up to the typical Austin over-hype-over-priced-place with lots of anticipation and sugar-coated-press only to underdeliver and underwhelm. Sorry, but I know dim sum, and I was not impressed. Allow me to elaborate. I miss Dim Sum, as do a lot of Austinites. My favorite place was that New Fortune Seafood Restaurant on N. Lamar that shut down during the pandemic. They were classic dim sum, a lot of variety and options, it wasn't perfect but it was pretty darn good. So Wu Chow - it's been on social media. People pumping it on Reddit and Insta, raving about this place. I bookmarked them and one Sunday I happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped by for a visit. First thing - the outside table they sat me at was sticky, it was not completely cleaned. That really irked me. Tip top cleanliness doesn't seem to be a priority here, I did not see a lot of wash cloths or wiping down tables and chairs as people came and left. I got some feedback from the server and surfed through Yelp's pics and picked the high runners, here's a rundown: - The best thing I had were the Mala Ribs. They were pretty good. Crispy and suttle seasoning, I do recommend these. - The next best thing I had were the Crispy Turnip Cakes. They had good flavor and I really liked the slightly sweet soy dipping sauce they came with. Everything else after those 2 items were downhill from here, subpar to mediocre. The biggest criticism was that most of these dishes had the similar flavor profile. It was the same sichuan chili oil base and flavor, and they would just add vinegar or sugar or soy to it to change it up. So I felt like I was eating the same flavor with most everything I had, the flavors lacked differentiation which I am used to when eating dim sum. I hope that makes sense. Shanghai Pork Soup Dumplings (everyone raves about them) were really disappointing. It contained way too much vinegar inside of it - very pungent and was not good. After one of these I was done. They also love the Pork & Shrimp Shumai - a dumpling I am familiar with - these had a strong fishy taste to them that was a turnoff to me. It was not a good flavor, eating one of these and I was done with them. I do not recommend. Both dipping sauces were the same - disappointing. Salt & Pepper Shrimp were okay. Not awesome but okay, just a little on the wet side but if you like shrimp you will like these. Sticky Rice w/ Sausage was okay, believe it or not it was not as flavorful as it looks or as I expected, just okay. I also waited way too long for this dish - at least 15 min - and no one gave me an update or warning about it. I had to ask 2 servers to check on it for me. That wasn't cool. Dan Dan Noodles looked appetizing, but they were really dry. I cannot explain it but just dry and maybe poor execution in the kitchen. A few bites and I was done. The spicy cucumbers were good, but again another similar sichan sauce with some soy and vinegar added - a repeated taste and flavor profile here that I was already getting tired of experiencing. And all that was $82! Eighty-two bucks for 2 good plates and several others that had similar sichuan chili oil flavor profiles, too much vinegar, dry noodle dish, and mediocre experiences. I'm sorry but I've never paid $82 for one person for dim sum, and if I pay that much then I expect to be wowed or have some great dishes, and that did not happen. Very underwhelming experience. Not to mention half the dishes they brought out were wet with soy sauce and really made a mess of the table when they placed down my dishes. Service here could have been much better as well. So I think it's safe to say I've crossed this dim sum place off my list and won't be back for that. I was thinking of checking out the beef orange peel dish or the sichuan chicken amongst others, but this was such a disappointment I'm not nearly as motivated to come back and spend more premium $$ here. read more

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Wu Chow never disappoints! Incredible flavors, beautifully prepared dishes, and consistently excellent service. Everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere is upscale but welcoming. Easily one of my favorite spots in Austin. read more

Wu Chow - OL' DIRTY FASHIONED, GREEN DRAGON - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The service is better than the food and drinks respectfully. I was brought here for an event with co-workers, and I think it was selected because it was walking distance to our hotel. Austin has to have better than this place. read more

The quality of food at Wu Chow is fantastic. The taste and texture of the food is perfect. Service from staff has always been phenomenal. Price point for Chinese food is a bit higher than I'd normally pay, but the vibe and location of the restaurant makes it work it. This is authentic "hole in the wall" food and flavor quality in a beautiful upscale and well maintained facility. No valet when we went, had to pay for spot in parking lot across the street, about $25. Keep that in mind. read more

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Really enjoyed the dishes we had at Wu Chow. The food is tasty and strikes a good balance between savory and sweet. The stars of the meal were the sesame braised beef and the soup dumplings. Simply delicious. The dumplings are bursting with flavor when you bite into them. The beef fish is a perfect combo of savory and sweet and just enough spice. Honorable mentions are the Wu Special fried rice which has pork, chicken and shrimp The Pork belly dumplings were equally tasty. Nice modern ambiance and service was friendly. read more

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Chicken & Taro Eggrolls 4 mushroom Sichuan Deep-fried Chicken 4 stripes Sichuan Deep-fried Tofu 3 a little plain inside Sichuan Braised Eggplant 4 soft, flavorful Dry Fried Local Green Beans 4 normal Kung Pao Chicken 3 need more sauce Sesame Chicken 5 sweet & salty, crispy Tangerine Peel Beef 5+ super juicy tender inside, crispy tangy outside Lion's Head Meatballs 4 juicy, not that flavorful Wok Toasted Cumin Lamb 5 super juicy tender inside, crispy cumin outside Twice Cooked Pork Belly 3 sliced, mostly just salty flavor Honey Pecan Gulf Prawns 5 better than walnut Salt & Pepper Squid 3 tempura Seafood Bird's Nest 3 plain, mushroom Singapore Noodles 3 yellow curry, seafood read more

A great place for Asian food served family style with small plates, and entrees with a variety of meat, sea food and veg dishes. We went here after work to celebrate a co-worker's work anniversary on a Monday evening. We were seated promptly and the service was quick and friendly. Our waters were refilled regularly, which we appreciated given the warm weather and spicy food! They have indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of 2,4,6 seater and larger tables making it great for a post work outing. We got the veg dumplings, Sichuan tofu - a unanimous favorite if you can tolerate the spice, to start our meal. We also tried the two faced noodles, a delightful concept where they're crunchy if you eat them immediately and they soften if you wait for a bit and the Sichuan eggplant that was served with a side of rice. They were kind enough to give us some complimentary mango sorbet which was perfectly flavored and great in the Austin heat for dessert to complete our celebration. Thank you Wu Chow, we will be back! read more

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Wu Chow is a vibe in Downtown Austin. We arrived earlier than our reservation and the host was very accommodating and they got us seated with only a short wait. The dishes are pretty big, perfect for sharing. I really enjoyed the steamed chicken dumplings. They were stuffed and huge, the picture really doesn't do it justice. The inside was steaming hot and wrap was the perfect thickness and I like how mild the sauce was, but it complemented the dumpling well. The Two-Faced crispy noodles is a cool dish to try. The noodle's softness keeps changing as you eat and mix more. I loved the crispness at first, then I mixed it up and the noodle became like lo me in. The flavors were balanced and robust. Veggies were cooked but had a nice crunch and the meats melt in you mouth. I'm sure everything is good here, can't wait to visit again. read more

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Went here for date night and came with high hopes. The wall of Mahjong tiles created a modern yet cozy environment. Then it took over 15 minutes for a server to come by...and another 10 minutes to get water. Granted they were busy so we tried to give grace to the staff. Appetizers were a decent portion but the entrees were on the saltier side and not very appetizing. Given the price, average food, and below par service, we will not be return. read more

Wu Chow - The wall of mahjong tiles - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent for Sunday brunch and really cute for date night, great service, not the traditional Chinese but still amazing I suggest get as many Dumplings as possible and get spicy chili oil read more

Wu Chow - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow!!! Flavors bursting with every bite! Singapore noodles seem like a rare find and these were amazing!! Dumplings were steamed perfectly and had the little bit of chewiness that I love. Pork belly also very flavorful but I would've liked a little crispiness to them. My friend ranted and raved about the honey pecan shrimp and due to my nut allergy we ordered without the pecans. The breading was not overbearing, they had the right amount of crunch and sauce. The ambiance is good for a date night or group/business gatherings with the tables having lazy Susan's to enjoy sharing and dabbling in different menu items. Food came out fairly quick and our wait staff provided great recommendations. read more

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What is TAKEOUT TAX and PACKAGING FEE?!?! So, not only did I not cause dishes or make you clean up my table and I got charged 5% for takeout boxes and paid another 10% for NOT eating in the restaurant? What the actual hell. Nothing was posted at the establishment for these hidden fees. What a scam of a place. Sure they took the fees off after I complained, but I should have never had to even have this conversation. I asked, if I had dined in, ate none of my food and asked for boxes if i would be charged the packaging fee. Answer: no. I asked, if I had dined in, would I see a dine in fee? Answer: no. So why am I paying 15% more to take out when take out boxes are free when dining in and I've made no mess for staff to clean up after - no table, no dishes - but am charged for taking food home that I then have to clean up myself. I was told the packaging fee is for them to recoup their supply costs for take out boxes, but then everyone dining in and leaving with leftovers should also be charged, but they're not. Where is the sense in that. It's not about the money, it's the principle. I would have gladly paid 20% gratuity ON MY TAKE OUT, like I do at every other establishment. I have an issue with hidden fees and unfair pricing forced upon me. read more

Wu Chow - What is TAKEOUT TAX and PACKAGING FEE?!?! Got scammed. - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

A 3.5 but I'm rounding down. We got the soup dumplings, twice cooked pork, and the beef chow fun. The soup dumplings and twice cooked pork were very tasty, neither were super hot temperature wise though. The beef chow fun did not taste traditional or like any other beef chow fun I've had before. It was also extremely salty which made it harder to eat and we didn't finish it. The service unfortunately wasn't great either. Our server took a while to come up to us initially and only visited our table to give us the bill after she took our food order. The ambiance was cute, I liked how it was decorated. All in all, I would consider going back for vibes but Wu Chow is not even close to the best Chinese spot in Austin. read more

Solid over the years. Love their ambiance, style, wall, bathroom design, outdoor street seating, great indoor dining area... not sure if it's on the menu, but they do a whole fried fish as well. Fun. read more

THE BIG: Located in downtown Austin with a beautiful indoor/outdoor area. Parking is relegated to street or a parking garage. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Reserve ahead of time! It'll be hard to walk-in unless you're coming at a non-peak dining time. We ordered the Crispy Sesame Beef, Steamed Pork Dumplings (only 5 womp), Dry Fried Local Green Beans, Honey Pecan Gulf Prawns, and the Beef Chow Fun. All were delicious but very small for the price per serving. I say if you were to order something here, definitely the Honey Pecan Gulf Prawns. Service is fast and great. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for 5 entrees was around $97 w/o tip. A little on the pricey side but if you have an itching for Americanized Chinese food, this is your place. read more

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Had bookmarked WC for a long time, and finally decided to try on Juneteenth(Monday), had made reservations, but weekdays are not so crowded, so should be fine without reservations:)) Our hosts name is Rob, I think. He was attentive, helpful with picking the dishes, and friendly. We ordered, Sichuan Deep-Fried Chicken, Sesame Peanut noodles, Gong Bao Chicken & Chengdu Chili Shrimp. Sichuan Deep-Fried Chicken: super addictive definitely order more, it's so good, we all overate them Sesame Peanut noodles: I always prefer hot wok tossed noodles, but the way our host explained this dish, my son wanted to try it, it's a simple, refreshing, comforting food, especially for this Texas summer, must try. Gong Bao Chicken & Chengdu Chili Shrimp: both dishes were delicious, entree portions are pretty small, one per person, unless you have shared few appetizers Overall, healthy yet tasty, farm to table concept, totally loved it and recommend it. read more

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The atmosphere is nice and well located. Unfortunately the service is incredibly slow and we ended up cancelling 2 of our orders (sausage turnip cake and pork and shrimp shumai). It ended up taking 45 min for them to bring the turnips to which we ended up cancelling it. The string beans tasted pretty good but a bit oily to my liking. The spicy wontons unfortunately felt watered down sauce but still pretty decent. Lastly the cucumbers was not what I expected, sliced thinly. Overall 3/5 experience, the bathroom and interior are really nice. read more

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Stopped by here on a Sunday for brunch since they have dim sum. This isn't your traditional cart dim sum place but rather you order a la carte from a menu. The pricing was a bit pricey for some of the items, but the food overall was pretty good. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, shrimp ha gow, pork and shrimp shumai, shrimp stuffed eggplant, crispy sausage turnip cakes, chicken & taro eggrolls, and the gai-lan broccoli w/ oyster sauce. Everything that had shrimp or pork in it was juicy and meaty, which was nice because they didn't skimp out on meat. The broccoli was decent but could've been better if there was more sauce. My least favorite of everything we ordered was probably the chicken & taro eggrolls as they were super long and skinny and lacked a hearty filling inside. Overall, this is a more 'upscale' dim sum spot but the flavors were pretty spot on compared to your more traditional dim sum restaurants. read more

Wu Chow - Shanghai Pork Soup Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Austin, Texas

ambiance is amazing here, and service is fantastic! vegan options are available/ their dumplings are pretty good. price point is fair for an upscale place, but noodles were a bit lackluster. read more

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