The best Chinese in Austin
House of Three Gorges leads our ranking for Chinese in Austin. Readers voted it first in Best of ATX in 2026. Wu Chow and Ling Kitchen come next.
1House of Three GorgesReaders' choice, 2026- 2Wu ChowReaders' runner-up, 2026
3Ling KitchenNamed by the MICHELIN Guide
127 Chinese restaurants are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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More Chinese in Austin
4 more · A to Z- Beijing Express1400 E Old Settlers Blvd, Round RockOpen now until 12 AM
- China Fun825 E Rundberg Ln Ste G5, AustinOpen now until 1 AM
- Fujian Grand China Buffet8709 N Interstate Hwy 35, AustinOpen now until 9 AM
- Mala Chili11301 Lakeline Blvd #300, AustinOpen now until 12 AM
No longer open
- Bamboo Garden, 625 W Ben White Blvd has closed.
- Beijing Express, 825 E Rundberg Ln Ste G5 has closed.
- Chen Z, 6705 US-290 has closed.
- China Emperor, 111 W William Cannon Dr Ste 312 has closed.
- China Pacific Restaurant, 107 Ranch Road 620 S Ste 107 has closed.
- China Palace Restaurant, 6605 Airport Blvd has closed.
- Dr Wok, 13201 Pond Springs Rd has closed.
- Dynasty Chinese Restaurant, 8644 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste D has closed.
- Hao Hao Restaurant, 1901 W William Cannon Dr has closed.
- Hoa Hoa - Dobie Mall, 2025 Guadalupe St has closed.
- Hunan Chef, 11815 Ranch Road 620 N has closed.
- Little Wu, 111 Congress Ave Bsmt 120 has closed.
- Lucky Bakery, 8557 Research Blvd Ste 144 has closed.
- Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant, 8929 N Lamar Blvd has closed.
- Mongo Fire Grill, 12636 Research Blvd has closed.
- New Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, 212 E Oltorf St has closed.
- North & South China Restaurant, 12300 Ranch Road 620 N has closed.
- Ocean China, 3421 W William Cannon Dr #101 has closed.
- Saigon Kitchen, 4323 S Interstate 35 has closed.
- Wanfu 3, 13717 Burnet Rd Ste 450 has closed.
- Zoé Tong, 1530 Barton Springs Rd has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
What changed
- Zoé Tong closed
- Wanfu 3 closed
- Saigon Kitchen closed
- Ocean China closed
- North & South China Restaurant closed
- New Mandarin Chinese Restaurant closed
- Mongo Fire Grill closed
- Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant closed
- Lucky Bakery closed
- Little Wu closed
- Hunan Chef closed
- Hoa Hoa - Dobie Mall closed
- Hao Hao Restaurant closed
- Dynasty Chinese Restaurant closed
- Dr Wok closed
- China Palace Restaurant closed
- China Emperor closed
- Chen Z closed
- Beijing Express closed
- Bamboo Garden closed
Questions
- What is the best Chinese in Austin?
- House of Three Gorges. Won Best of ATX 2026 for Chinese, voted by readers; The Infatuation (2023). Wu Chow and Ling Kitchen come next.
- How many Chinese restaurants are in Austin?
- 127 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including 1618 Asian Fusion, A+A Sichuan China, Amy's China Cuisine, Asia Chinese Restaurant, Bamboo Asian Grille and 122 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 26 more, in Elgin, Lago Vista, Bastrop, Taylor, Lockhart, Georgetown, Leander, Liberty Hill, San Marcos, Kyle and Hutto.
- Which Chinese restaurants in Austin take reservations?
- 1 take online bookings: 1618 Asian Fusion. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order Chinese online in Austin?
- 37 have online ordering on their own websites: 1618 Asian Fusion, A+A Sichuan China, Amy's China Cuisine, Bamboo House, Beijing Express, China Dragon Chinese Restaurant, China Dynasty, China Family Anderson Ln and 29 more.
- Is Bamboo Garden in Austin still open?
- No. Bamboo Garden has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Beijing Express in Austin still open?
- No. Beijing Express has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Chen Z in Austin still open?
- No. Chen Z has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is China Emperor in Austin still open?
- No. China Emperor has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is China Pacific Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. China Pacific Restaurant has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is China Palace Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. China Palace Restaurant has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Dr Wok in Austin still open?
- No. Dr Wok has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Dynasty Chinese Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. Dynasty Chinese Restaurant has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Hao Hao Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. Hao Hao Restaurant has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Hoa Hoa - Dobie Mall in Austin still open?
- No. Hoa Hoa - Dobie Mall has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Hunan Chef in Austin still open?
- No. Hunan Chef has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Little Wu in Austin still open?
- No. Little Wu has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Lucky Bakery in Austin still open?
- No. Lucky Bakery has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Mongo Fire Grill in Austin still open?
- No. Mongo Fire Grill has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is New Mandarin Chinese Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. New Mandarin Chinese Restaurant has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is North & South China Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. North & South China Restaurant has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Ocean China in Austin still open?
- No. Ocean China has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Saigon Kitchen in Austin still open?
- No. Saigon Kitchen has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Wanfu 3 in Austin still open?
- No. Wanfu 3 has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Zoé Tong in Austin still open?
- No. Zoé Tong has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2The Infatuation, https://www.theinfatuation.com/austin/guides/best-chinese-restaurants-austin, April 2023. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3Eater Austin, Best Chinese Food in Austin, May 2016. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4Austin American-Statesman, Austin's best Chinese restaurants open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 2021. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5Austin Monthly, Best Chinese Restaurants in Austin, November 2020. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
- 6the MICHELIN Guide, https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/austin_2958315/restaurants/the-plate-michelin, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
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