"The combination fried rice, spicy chicken, shredded chicken with vegetables salt and pepper fish are my favorite items from this place."
"Best Chinese noodles in Austin! Hole in the wall type of vibe but the service is great. It's usually always busy so I like ordering my noodles to go. They usually give a larger serving for to go"
Concotion of our house chili-oil sauce and signature beef broth, served with beef, bok choy, pickled vegetables, cilantro and bean sprouts
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Pan fried flat rice noodles tossed with napa cabbage, carrots, onions, broccoli and mushrooms with choice of protein.
$16.00
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"Rice Bowl Cafe is a north Austin mainstay. I don't know how long it has been around but I can't remember the local landscape without it.Located in a strip mall at the corner of Lamar and Braker, they specialize in Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine. When I call and order, they ask for my number and then call me by my first name - a nice touch. Dining in or to go, service is always good and the food relatively fast.I suggest the 3 cup chicken (if you have a picky eater, you can specify white meat only). The meat is slightly crispy but not breaded and the dish is full of stir fried basil. I also love the moo shu chicken/beef/pork/vegetable. I always order extra pancakes and plum sauce to go with it because they are generous with their portions of the main entree. The beef roll is a tasty app that combines green onion pancakes with sliced beef. Stir fried green beans always hit. If I want to eat light, I get the chicken lettuce wraps, hot and sour soup and sauteed snow pea leaves. Parking is easy. The menu offers a lot of variety. If you haven't eaten here, what are you waiting for? Try it out soon and often!"
"We came on a Friday evening around 8 PM--wasn't super busy. The space is smaller, but my party of five still sat comfortably. Would love to have given this restaurant five stars, however the service here was not very good. We were seated very quickly, but our table was not approached for almost ten minutes. Aside from our food being brought to us, we did not receive any attention whatsoever by a server--no one to ask us how we were enjoying our meal, no one to pick up our empty dishes to clear out the table, etc. it was very disappointing. The plus side was the food was wonderful. I had an Alaska Roll and the Tonkatsu Ramen. I loved both of my dishes. They tasted fresh, the pork in my ramen was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I highly recommend it. The restaurant's all-day Happy Hour items are great--there are a variety of different sushi rolls listed at a very cheap price. Would definitely be back for the food, and hopefully those serving will be more attentive during the meal rather than just when we're getting ready to cash out."
"I stopped eating here for a while but when I get the craving for takeout, I've been ordering the vermicelli bun bowl. It comes with an egg roll and a salad with cucumbers and carrots. It's a great deal at under $13 and it's super satisfying. I'm glad Me Con is back in my life."
"I was browsing around on Yelp yesterday, as I too often do (Lol!), and Twin Panda caught my eye because, at first, I read it as Twin Peaks, and I used to love that show! Anyway, the reviews look great, and Indonesian food is something that Hubby and I have never tried before, so we're headed there for lunch today. I will report back...We just walked in, and this place is cute and homey! They have a super-sized area of packaged snacks like taro chips, banana crisps, rice cakes, and other Indonesian faves, I'm presuming! (We're buying a few things to take home. Why not? )When we sat down, they gave us these DELICIOUS crispy bits with sweet and sour sauce that we demolished! I opted to go the Chinese route with the Cashew Chicken combo with a pork egg roll, white rice, and Wonton Soup!Chris dove into the deep end of Indonesia with the Kari Kambing (Lamb Curry) which I applaud! He has just added Nasi Padang as a second lunch choice for him, since the delightful lady who took our order is Indonesian, and she said that this was one of the most popular dishes over there! This, I further applaud! What did we think of it all? Cashew Chicken combo with a pork egg roll, white rice, and Wonton Soup:The soup came out first, and it was piping hot! Perfect for this cold weather! The wontons are meaty and excellent. This soup is what you want when you're feeling a bit under the weather and needing a warm hug, for sure! The broth, y'all! Bright, clean, and so dang yum! The Cashew Chicken is the best that I've had in a seriously loooooong while! Plenty of cashews, tender chicken, and a dark and delicious sauce base! I'm a happy camper who would most happily reorder this! Kari Kambing (Lamb Curry): This just came out, and Chris is in love! He calls it a definite reorder, and he destroyed it in no time! He says to be very careful with the spice paste that comes with the lime on the side plate with the rice. His mouth is en fuego , but he keeps adding it, so he's about all that spice! He loves this one!Nasi Padang: He opted for the beef rendang on this one, and he said that you could cut it with a spoon! It's clearly been cooking for hours. Very reminiscent of pot roast with savory Indonesian flavors. The spicy egg on it has almost a sweet and sour vibe, and it's a perfect combination with the beef rendang! It also has a delicious vegetable curry on the plate! Another reorder for him! Bottom line, this place is LEGIT good, and absolutely worthy of the Yelp praise! Such a killer find, y'all!FYI, they have a surprisingly good beer list and wine on the menu, which we would have partaken in, if this weren't a quick lunch! Thanks so much, Twin Panda! And welcome to our regular restaurant rotation!"
"I view Americanized Chinese food as separate from Chinese food - not necessarily because the flavors and ingredients are different but more so because they fulfill different cravings. While I consider soup dumplings or dim sum as comfort food, Americanized Chinese food feels more like a guilty pleasure.While Panda Express fulfills that craving very well, I like having other local options, and First Wok is one of them. The portions are huge and I think good for the price. My favorite thing here is their Crab Puffs (aka Crab Rangoons) - it is an extremely satisfying version of it. I also like their General Tso's Chicken and Sesame Chicken. Their Orange Chicken is okay but it's hard to beat the Panda Express version that forever stays in my mind. I've also tried the Sweet and Sour Pork but it is not done well here so I would try another place if that is what you're craving."
"Consistently good food but the prices have steadily increased since Covid. The pricing continues to keep going higher each time we order. Sign of the times I guess."
"I got this for takeout through an app and I was very impressed! I got the beef meatball pho and the portion size was great. The broth was reallly good. It was my first pho in Austin and I would definitely get it again. They do charge 1.20 for hoisin which I was a little annoyed about especially because the bean sprouts came with a hoisin sauce already which I did not know. Otherwise a good selection for takeout."
"Very tasty with many options for all of your Asian food desires. The egg drop soup is especially good and I also like that they have quite a few options of sushi. The sushi is mediocre as you can expect but it is all you can eat.The service is fast and efficient and the ambiance is high ceilings with a attractive decor.The food is hot and fresh!"
"The BEST Chinese food in Austin! I've tried 100 of places in Texas, and the Chinese food has always been abysmal. This place is hands-down, the best. Before ordering, I looked at the yelp pictures and once I noticed the authentic homemade dumplings, I already know it was gonna be good and the food was Outstanding!"
"I've ordered several meals from here in the past few weeks and everything we've ordered has been delicious. They did forget to include our fried rice once but I just called them and they made a note for me to get it on my next order. Ordering online is convenient and simple and the food comes nicely packed for pickup. We really enjoy the Lo Mein, Sesame Chicken and Sesame Shrimp."
Angelica M.
Sep 20, 2023
Looked up this little restaurant after a doctor's appointment and decided to give it a try. Location is in a small shopping area that wasn't crowded, that had plenty of parking, easy access to the establishment. The restaurant was roomy, tables only, no booths. They hand you a menu and you order and pay for your food first. Asian cafe had a pretty good selection of dishes, appetizers, soups, and drinks. I ordered the beef broccoli and shared an egg drop soup and my spouse ordered the Chong Chin chicken containing plenty of peppercorns and Szechuan peppers. We did not have to wait long for our order. Our food arrived neatly displayed in the plates along with a good size bowl of egg drop soup. Everything was fresh, hot, and the flavors were out of this world. You could taste the ginger, garlic, lemon grass, and the rest of the delicious spices combining them all to deliver quite the punches and explosions of flavor. The portions were large and filling. My beef broccoli tasted great. The meat was very tender, and served in a brown sauce. Very flavorful. I could taste the fresh spices in the dish. Very authentic. I also got to eat some of the Chon Chin dish which consisted of tiny, crispy, fried pieces of chicken mixed in with great tasting flavors. The chicken was crispy, and juicy. It was spicy as we wanted it to be. It had peanuts that were roasted just right with thin, tiny slivers of roasted fresh ginger. Absolutely delicious. At times you could get the great taste of lemon grass and garlic. The egg drop soup was so comforting and just reminded me of the holidays for some reason. The food was the undeniably the best tasting Asian food we have had. The way they blended in their ingredients was perfect. The staff was friendly and attentive. we could not have asked for better tasting Asian food. Definitely would recommend this establishment to you all.
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Cristal Y.
Jan 5, 2025
Really great noodle and dumpling place that's reasonably priced! Great for large groups! You pay for your food first and then they bring the food to you. The water and utensils are self serve. Overall a great place to catch up and can have boba/dessert next door to continue the hangout :) Beef noodle soup is always great. We also get the leek dumplings and the wrapper is the thicc kind so don't get it if you don't like carbs. They also serve it with vinegar which is nice!
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Jessica N.
Dec 15, 2024
Okay first of all, the beef rolls were so delightful! Hands down, would come back just to eat those again. The service was friendly and we were quick to get our food! The S&P tofu was more salty than peppery, but it had a good crisp to it which i appreciated
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Clau R.
Aug 31, 2024
My boyfriend and I didn't want to cook, so we went to Xian for some sushi. Everything was delicious and fresh, as usual! It was happy hour, so we ordered some happy hour rolls, Shumai, and noodles. Service was quick for the food, but it took a while to get drinks and several reminders. This wasn't too much of an issue, though. We normally do takeout from Xian, so this was the first time we have sat inside. Takeout is very convenient, so I'm not sure the next time we will dine-in, but it was a good experience!
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Dana R.
Jan 15, 2025
So glad we found this place. The waiter, Anton, was so nice and inviting. The potstickers, spring rolls, and egg rolls were all fantastic!I had the pad Thai which was a nice change from other places. Not greasy or gloopy. Everything tasted fresh and lighter. My husband had beef Pho. He loved it. The broth was so clean tasking as well. We will be back soon!
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Wes E.
Oct 3, 2024
I'm happy to report that Twin Panda is open again after a couple of weeks when they were closed for repairs after someone drove a car through their front window. I live only a short drive away, but the reason this is one of my family's favorite Chinese/Indonesian eateries is the quality of the food. Twin Panda is not a chain; it's a modest, family-run restaurant owned by friendly and welcoming people. Some of our favorites are the dumplings, various combo plates, beef sticks and spare ribs. Don't neglect the Indonesian specialties, either; my favorites are Kwetiau (flat noodles with a protein), Kari Kambing (lamb curry) and Nasi Padang with Beef Rendang. We've never had a bad meal here.
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Dillar S.
Feb 13, 2024
Good old greasy Chinese food!!! Perfect for that old school craving. Great prices too!
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Jonathan U.
Dec 19, 2023
Stumbled upon this restaurant after walking the wrong way from my hotel. I came on a tuesday night and it was completely empty, so I decided to give it a shot. It was nice and quiet which was perfect for me. First thing I noticed was that there were a lot of to-go orders, which must mean the food is solid. The gentleman recommended the Crispy Beef and I added a few sides as well to the order. The sides were solid, but the crispy beef was really good.The food was an 8.5 /10 but the workers were so nice, easily a 10/10 experience.
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"My mom and I went on a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't too busy. Which was nice for a casual weekend lunch. We got the Shrimp Dynasty and Garlic beef. + the scallion pancake, and shrimp spring rolls. Nicole was our waitress, who was amazing. She was kind and attentive. She spoke to us like we had been there many times before, Making us feel incredibly welcome.She did an amazing job at providing suggestions on what to eat, as well really delicious wine pairings. The hostess was super nice as well. The whole team who work here are fantastic. The food is super yummy. My biggest regret is not coming to eat in person sooner. As I had only ordered from the sushi menu for delivery. Please stop by! 10/10!"
"The food is always magnificent! I ordered Tekka last time and I always get the veggie dumplings which are delicious !The service is always good. The ambience is pleasant (it's always busy) and the location is center of Domain. Great place!"
"3.5 My husband and I decided to meet up with some friends for lunch. They suggested Chinatown. We hadn't been there in years so we thought we'd give it a try. We drove up and parked on the side. The entrance is on the side of the building. When entering the building there is a sign that says you go downstairs for Dim Sum. The bathrooms are also downstairs. We headed upstairs and were greeted by a nice hostess. We saw our friends already seated and headed over to their table. There was plenty of seating in this restaurant. It was decorated with lots of red, many wine bottles and lots of windows. It was a large room and we were the only customers there for a while. Our waitress gave us some menus and then asked us what we wanted to drink. We ordered waters and she brought them to us quickly. We were not ready to order so she gave us some time to look at the menu. I decided to try a Shanghai Egg roll to start and the Sweet and Sour Chicken plus cashews for my main dish. My husband ordered the Chef Special Beef. The waitress was good as she took care of us the entire time. Making sure we had water and checking to see if we needed refills. The Shanghai Egg roll was okay. It was crispy on the exterior and has tiny pieces of pork in it. I really couldn't taste the pork but the egg roll in general was okay. We were given two types of dipping sauces for our egg rolls. The sweet and sour sauce and the mustard. I ate the majority of my egg roll with sweet and sour as I like the sweet flavor. The mustard sauce was very strong and I couldn't eat very much of it. The sweet and sour chicken was tasty. The chicken was soft and even though it had a fried exterior it wasn't crispy at all. It had plenty of sweet and sour sauce almost too much. It looked like the cashews were a bit overcooked though. It came mixed with pineapple, white onion, and green bell peppers but I honestly didn't taste much of that stuff. I would have loved a more even amount of ingredients but it was mostly fried chicken with lots of sweet and sour sauce. My husband's chef special beef came with crunchy beef, orange peel, and a spicy brown sauce. I tried it and the flavor was really good. The combination of ingredients was flavorful. Overall it was an okay lunch. The restaurant was bright, the service was decent, and the food was okay."
"We were rather disappointed in Wasabi. From the beginning to the end it was in disarray. Parking was very tough and the restaurant was full in the doorway because of the takeout customers. We luckily had a reservation and were seated right away.A man dressed like a manger greeted us and took our drink order then ran off. The restaurant was extremely busy and he was the only server. I found that to be a very foolish decision especially since this was Valentine's Day! Let's plan better for the busiest day of the year shall we? We waited quite a while but then our food came. We ordered a sushi roll after getting our appetizers and dessert. Those took a long time so it's a good thing we didn't wait longer to order. We got our food and I unrolled my fork to find it was gross and dirty! Please polish your silverware before rolling them up next time.I wanted dessert and they were completely out of ice cream (green tea, vanilla, and chocolate!) The server told me they only had tempura cheesecake, I got it and I never expected scalding hot cheesecake! It was something I would not order again. Needless to say it was not the most pleasant dining experience."
"I have eaten at Amy's before but it has been a while. My fiancé and I ordered the House Spicy Chicken and Buddhas Delight. They completed the online order quickly and I did not have to wait at all when picking my order up. Both dishes were very good, we had no complaints. I am used to other places who do a brown signature sauce with Buddhas delight but theirs was just as good. The vegetables were nice and fresh as well."
"Still on the hunt for a good Chinese restaurant so we tried Wok & Roll. Hubby got general tso's and asked for chicken fried rice, and egg roll. Mom had Mongolian beef-spicy , fried rice, and egg roll, and I had something new, garlic beef, fried rice and egg roll. I also got crab Rangoon. The restaurant is really nice and the bathrooms were clean! Hubby said General Tso's was ok and he thinks they gave him pork fried rice. He liked the spice level and the rice. The crab Rangoon did not have crab at all and the egg rolls tasted old. The beef in garlic sauce was sweet and not tasty to me, but it's not my normal entree. Mom said Mongolian beef was ok as well. They were really nice. We were greeted as soon as we entered and our order came up fast. We will keep looking for a good Chinese restaurant."
"I went here for a late lunch. It is a very nice restaurant in the shopping center across from H-E-B. I walked in and the restaurant was very clean and comfortable. We were the only people in the restaurant. We were seated promptly.This restaurant serves both Vietnamese and Chinese food. They have a generous menu. I was able to alter my dish to make it sugar-free. I was very impressed, because even though none of the sauces on the menu were sugar free, The server communicated my food restriction to the chef, and the chef made me a wonderful sauce with soy sauce which he mixed with corn starch to make it thicker. He then poured it over shrimp and vegetables and gave me white rice on the side. It was absolutely amazing! I totally took note of how he made that sauce, and I'm going to make it at home! I felt this was over and above, because they could've easily said, no I'm sorry we don't have anything sugar-free, but they did not! My meal was so generous that I brought half of it home to eat later. The prices were quite reasonable. We bought three main dishes, and including Tax , my bill was less than $50.I will definitely be back!"
"Service was slow and they missed the mark on two out of three dishes. Wife's Pad Thai noodles were undercooked and the meal was bland. How do you take 20 mins. to serve and have food undercooked?My shrimp pho broth was unremarkable and the noodles were in a clump at the bottom of the bowl. Much teasing with chopsticks was required to pull the mass apart. Only 5 shrimp in the bowl. If you don't give a damn about the food you are serving, find another trade. Daughter's dish was good according to her. Chicken wings came last - was the appetizer, but not now! Wings were nothing to write home about, but at least they didn't screw them up.We've eaten at some great Viet places in Little Saigon. This place would not have lasted 3 months there.Never going back."
"Consistent, good food, good proportions and inexpensive. This is my go-to Asian food spot. The jalapeño crab Rangoons and Thai soup are 2 of my favs. The soup is soooo good, I want it in my veins!! Perfectly spicy, citrusy, and salty. These are some of the best Rangoons too. I got general tso chicken for the first time, wasn't my fav it had a very slight burnt taste BUT it was still good."
"I had their shrimp egg foo young and the shrimp fried rice, both were very delicious and they have the dark gravy/sauce which is my favorite. Highly recommended restaurant"
"As I was casually looking at the menu on the wall outside, I see this lady make a beeline for the door. There was no hesitation in her demeanor, this lady knew what she wanted! I stopped her right before she opened the door, I said excuse me is this place any good? She stopped and said "Oh yes it's like the best in this entire area! It's been around like forever, I've been coming here for years". So as we both walk up to the counter to make an order, she already had one waiting for her. She begins to chit chat with the man behind the counter like they knew each other by name, probably cause they did! Proof that she definitely has been coming here for years. At this point I'm like okay, this is definitely going to live up to her hype.So I ordered the Rice Clay Pot House special, cause that sounds different from my usual. There's also no way im leaving without trying the fried dumplings.Everything was amazing! I almost thought there was no rice (was at the bottom), that's how much meat and vegetables they put in my dish! I'm usually more of a fan of steamed dumplings but man these fried dumplings hit the spot as well. I walked out of that restaurant feeling like Buddha. hahaThe guys working the counter were very nice. There was no one really in the restaurant. It was kind of a ghost town which is surprising cause they had like 30 tables, I guess they have their rushes at certain times. Maybe when it's more busy they have waiters or something but it's kind of like self-serve. This place is worth checking out!"
"Great food, quick pick up service. We did not dine in this time. Lots of food with good flavor not fast food quality. The restaurant is nice and can't wait to go back."
"Wonderful food and great service well worth coming here it's amazingHaving next get together here"
"Our family has always ordered takeout from red lotus, but today my fiancé took us to dine in. The food is always incredible through takeout, and it's even better in person. The service is a liiiittle slow, but that's fine. The food makes it absolutely worth it. We started off ordering the sample platter appetizer and steamed dumplings. Everything was great. As usual. Then for main entrees, we orders the general tso with chicken, beef fried rice, and chicken lo mein. Everything came out in a timely manner, and my initial assumption of everything being incredible in person was absolutely correct. I can't wait to dine here again."
"I came here twice. The food is amazing (I always get the rice with the honey walnut shrimps and the cheeseburger dumplings)!The place is really cute, especially the patio outside that has an amazing atmosphere at night!The only thing, I would probably make the portions slightly bigger, but it's not a big problem."
"This has become my go-to once/week place over the last 6 months (thanks to my friend Luci for introducing me). You're always greeted with a warm welcome, the wait staff are extremely attentive and so kind, and the food is remarkable. The food comes quickly and is consistently flavorful with perfect ingredients. My favorite dishes are the egg-drop/corn soup and the shrimp and eggplant in garlic sauce."
"For the price, this place is really good. Very big portions and the food was amazing. The server had several options and was helping us with our imagination. You can taste the food with the way she was explaining it. Very casual restaurant. Not fancy or anything to be amazed by as far as the atmosphere. What lacks atmosphere makes up with flavor in the food though. Would definitely come back and try more of the menu"
"Stopped by here for lunch today. I ordered the imperial chicken, pork dumplings and a Vietnamese coffee. Everything was delicious. The coffee is made cup by cup with an individual strainer. Nice to find Vietnamese coffee done the right way! Kylann was my server and he had some great recommendations, great service and overall was very knowledgeable.If you're looking for the best Vietnamese food and coffee this is the spot!"
"The food is made fresh, you can definitely tell by the taste and texture. I had the best pork egg foo yang ever. Served hot and the flavor was amazing. We definitely recommend this restaurant and we will definitely be back again. Also the staff is very friendly. Also, the best egg rolls!"
"This hidden gem seems to be on its third change of ownership. We're loyal customers, and happy that the food has been consistently good.We only ever order two things here: pho & ap chao. Both are always on point and served hot straight from the kitchen. The veggies and herbs are always fresh. I also love their homemade chili oil, which comes as a standard table condiment alongside the requisite sriracha, hoisin & soy.Pho Ha Noi seems to be the only place in town that has ap chao on the menu--it's absolutely delicious. One of my favorite crispy noodle dishes of all time!"
"New management = went from being a place I'd willingly drive 10+ miles to no longer a place I crave at all. Sauce for the Crab Rangoon's (sweet & sour sauce) is now orange & very corn starchy. Weirdest s&s sauce I've ever had. Chicken lo mein used to be great but now they have also changed the sauce to some thick, much lower quality choice. Very disappointed because my husband & I loved this place."
"Great Chinese spot! Came here on a Friday night. The place was pretty full but there were a few tables still open and my group of 3 got seated right away. We all shared the Chicken Fried Rice, Eggplant and Minced Pork Noodles, and the Pork and Mushroom Soup Dumplings. I'd say the noodles were my favorite dish but overall everything was pretty tasty. Very glad I got to try this place!"
"Food was good, but way over spicy for my taste. It took a while to eat my food with 5 or 6 refills of water. I probably should have ordered milk. The service wasn't great. The waitress did not attempt to smile or try to any sort of effort of customer service of any kind other than just go back and forth refilling my water. When taking my order, there want absolutely no smile or anything coming from her. Even when I smile to her, only then did she smile quickly and then frowned afterwards. Wow! The atmosphere was clean and well organized. I would go back to this place if I was in the neighborhood and I was starving. But it's not on my to do list again. I ordered my appetizer and then ordered my dinner. My pork wantons (appetizer) came with my General Tso Chicken (entree) at the same time. I was expecting the appetizer to come out first, then a few minutes later have my entree come out. It all came out to be a total of $20.03. Not badly priced."