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Wu Chow

4.7
4.7
1928 reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
We are now open for Dine-in, Patio Service, Curbside, and Delivery!
Lunch
Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm
Dinner
Monday – Thursday 5pm–10pm | Friday – Saturday 5pm–11pm
Sunday Dim Sum 11am–3pm
Happy Hour | Monday -- Friday (Cocktail Area & Patio Only) 5pm–6pm

Wu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine, as well as Dim Sum service on Sunday's -- dine-in or to go!

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2 people

19:00


Booked 36 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Dim Sum, Asian

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (512) 476-2469

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Ji Peng Chen

  • Private party facilities

    Experience a modern, farm to table take on Chinese classics at Wu Chow. We offer semi-private patio space for happy hours, networking, and large celebrations or full use of our space for weddings, corporate parties, and all-day events.

  • Private party contact

    Our Director of Events: (512) 923-5150

  • Area

    Downtown

  • Cross Street

    San Antonio

  • Parking Details

    On-Site Valet and Street Parking Available

  • Public Transit

    Curbside Pick-up on San Antonio Street

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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What 1,928 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Waitress was very unfriendly despite it being our first time. Provided no recommendations or explanations of things
  2. StephanieF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Just OK in every way 🤷🏻‍♀️. I found this restaurant significantly overhyped. Food was uninspired and atmosphere felt like a bar.
  3. GigiAustin

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We enjoyed the food and because of that we will try again. However, our waiter suggested ordering everything at once and allowing the kitchen to space out the arrival of our dim sum items. Shortly, all the dishes were at our table. The dishes barely fit on our table for two. They were delicious for the most part but we felt rushed to enjoy them while they were hot. The only dish that was somewhat disappointing were the soup dumplings. They were not hot. No steam released as we broke into them. We will try again but we will order over time to control the spacing out of our meal ourselves.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only downside to this fabulous experience was having to wait 25 minutes regardless of having a confirmed reservation
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food with great ambience. We were seated on outside patio.
  6. JohnnyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came for the soup dumplings. Stayed for the 2000's Hip Hop music
  7. SLE1212

    Austin

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It has been a couple of years since we visited Wu Chow. It was slightly disappointing as it seems the value of this place is not what it used to be. My entree came in a small plate. Feels like the food portions are smaller and the prices are going higher. Waitress seemed distracted as she never brought me soy sauce. We had to get up and get it ourselves.
  8. denisem

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a ladies lunch of 8 people and had a lovely table and delicious food! We all agreed that we will be back!
  9. Scott

    Austin

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 May 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    In general, the experience was good but the wonton's were not the same and was quite surprised to learn the only thing they had to offer for desert was vegan ice cream!
  10. KellyP

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal with authentic Chinese traditional dumplings with a great fresh twist where they are made to order and everything comes out hot and perfect. Staff was excellent. 100/10
  11. ConnieS

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wu Chow is one of our go to restaurants walking distance from where we live in downtown Austin. We come at least once a month and it is always consistent!! The food exceptional, the service outstanding and the atmosphere comfortable!!!! highly recommend if you are in the mood for some really good Chinese food!!!!
  12. 4formore

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and bigger portions . Tables were too close together
  13. TahW

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wu Chow never disappoints!!! Get the Fried Chicken appetizer...gluten free fried chicken? Are you serious?!?!?! The Wu Chow Special Fried Rice is my fave.. and the eggplant... and the local mushrooms.... Just go!!!
  14. ToryJ

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was a amazing and game my gf a wonderful birthday experience. We will be back!
  15. NicholeW

    East Texas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service, the oyster mushroom and orang beef dishes were delicious.
  16. Jonisa

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dumplings are a must. Tiki drinks are also a must. Everything we ordered was delicious (Soup and Beef dumplings, Szechuan fried chicken, Singapore Noodles, Honey Pecan Shrimp, and Baby Bok Choy and Mushrooms). This is not your typical Americanized Chinese food nor it is actual Chinese. I would describe it as elevated Americanized Chinese with a farm-to-table mentality. So it more expensive than most Chinese you are going to get. It is worth the occasional splurge. The bar is outstanding and inventive. Excellent and very friendly, knowledgeable service. They work well as a team. Lovely space. I will for sure return if just for the dumplings alone.
  17. SullivansMom

    Austin

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 April 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I wanted to date Wu Chow higher. Overall our rating is based on the outstanding service we received. Party of 7 we were seated quickly and were received by friendly helpful staff. The dim sum itself was good but the difference between good and very good was based on three items that were surprisingly stand out and not the ones we expected. Soup dumplings, shumai, and fried dumplings were okay. Nothing very original. The stand out was the crunchy turnip and shiitake cakes, spicy won tons, and salt and pepper shrimp. It might seem a little pricey but if you have dim sum regularly, you’ll know it’s because the food is made of high quality ingredients and fresh not frozen. Maybe more vegetable choices to balance out the dim sum.
  18. funtogo

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 20 April 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The host was very unfriendly, our service was poor and the seafood friend rice was tasteless. The espresso martini tasted like Bailey’s over ice. We did enjoy our crispy beef.
  19. AlishaH

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Wu special fried rice & potstickers were AMAZING!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2023

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    Food was excellent but the waiter was terrible. Took forever to get our drinks and thank again to order our food. To refill our drinks we had to ask other waiters to help us out. We have been there several times but the last 2 times the serice has not been good. We go back because of the food.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food as very good - we ordered several dishes to share. Our server was outstanding - very attentive and helpful with selecting dishes for seafood allergies in our party.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, the dumplings are amazing. The service is always excellent and friendly. Easily one of my favorite restaurant in Austin.
  23. DanetteM

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Loved the drinks so much!!! Waitress was so helpful, accommodating and pleasant. Only reason ambience was a 3 was because the lighting was so dark, and the print so small which caused us to need our phone lights to read the menu well.
  24. MikeJ

    Austin

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 7 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our son’s birthday tradition! It did not disappoint! Thanks for a great night Su Chow.
  25. JD83

    Houston

    84 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on 5 April 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    This has been my GO YO spot for Chinese cuisine over the past several years. Tonight, I had a horrible meal. Everything was over salted! Two of the dishes (one pork & one chicken) tasted exactly the same they had so much salt. I’ll take a few months off and try back.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s wonderful choice for every occasion. They’re spot on flavor and exceptional choices for everyone. It’s an easy choice especially if you’ve got a tough crowd to please!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience with flavorful and creative dishes. Service was on point. Highly recommend going with a group & trying many dishes.

    Wu ChowResponded on 5 April 2023Thank you for taking time to write us a review. We recommend trying many dishes as well.

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    We dine here often. When this restaurant first opened the owner introduced himself and was very attentive. The service and food is always good. The last two times we are here my husband received his food while I watched him eat. There are items like the soup dumplings and the crispy sesame beef that take around twenty minutes to prepare. Last night we ordered both of those items. We got the soup dumplings in twenty minutes. My husband got his dish. I got nothing. My husband gave me some of his food. The manager packed mine to go and comped it. That was nice., but it was a disappointment. I’m sharing my experience in case you chose to chance your dining experience in this manner. Had this not happened once before I would not submit this. I won’t be going back.
  29. edefosse

    Austin

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my daughter to dinner at Wu Chow and it was simply fabulous. I go there all the time and think the world of the food and service, yet this last visit was even better. Fairy dust in the food perhaps! We ordered the green beans, the eggplant, the Cheng Du chili chicken, the honey pecan prawns, and a pork dumpling. Everything was superb and even spicier than normal times high made us all happy. The staff was super attentive and caring. Can’t recommend Wu Chow enough.
  30. brookeg

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent! Can't wait to go back!
  31. Ellen

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brandon was great! Ordered soup dumplings, squid, and cucumber and all were fantastic!
  32. Brudy

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 March 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food, drinks, and service were great. Drinks are a bit pricey but expected for downtown. The most disappointing experience was that the men's restroom does not have a baby changing station and changing my baby was a struggle. It's 2023, should do better.
  33. RyanS

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 March 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very sunny outdoors. Great food as always. Little pricey but worth it.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Chinese in Austin. Not 100 percent authentic but high quality and the dumplings are amazing.
  35. VinP

    Atlantic City

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    As a New Yorker, found the food to be average at best. If this is high end Chinese in Austin, then I would pass on Chinese food in Austin.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty dishes and great service! A must place to try

    Wu ChowResponded on 20 March 2023Thank you for the great review. We hope you'll come see us again soon.

  37. carlc

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. My son said it was in his top 5 meals. Waitress’s recommendation of sharing our meal entree was perfect advice. Would highly recommend!

    Wu ChowResponded on 20 March 2023I'm glad your son enjoyed everything. Thank you for taking time to write us such a great review.

  38. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really delicious. The service was also great.

    Wu ChowResponded on 20 March 2023Thank you. I'm glad to hear everything was great.

  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Food was decent, good interior design, a tad overpriced, chicken dumplings were not good considering they were hand made
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was AMAZING! It was my birthday and she went above and beyond to make it a special night for us!

    Wu ChowResponded on 20 March 2023I'm so glad to hear that we were able to make your birthday special. Thank you so much for letting us know your server was amazing.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Wu Chow offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 476-2469.

Wu Chow is rated 4.7 stars by 1928 OpenTable diners.

Wu Chow does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Wu Chow

500 West 5th St., #168, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    San Antonio

  • Area

    Downtown

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Dim Sum, Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    On-Site Valet and Street Parking Available

  • Public Transit

    Curbside Pick-up on San Antonio Street

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Ji Peng Chen

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

  • Phone number

    (512) 476-2469

  • Private party facilities

    Experience a modern, farm to table take on Chinese classics at Wu Chow. We offer semi-private patio space for happy hours, networking, and large celebrations or full use of our space for weddings, corporate parties, and all-day events.

  • Private party contact

    Our Director of Events: (512) 923-5150

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