There is nothing better than a yummy Chinese food to make your student smile. Of course, they like the food you cook but they miss the smell and the taste of foods from their own country. Plus what a wonderful opportunity to get to know the Chinese culture while the whole family enjoys a great meal together!
We hand-picked the best of best Chinese restaurants in Austin and hope you will find an opportunity to try some of them. I am sure you won’t regret and certainly, your student will thank you for a long time!
Supermarket
Hmart
https://www.yelp.com/biz/hmart-austin
11301 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717
99 Ranch Market
https://www.yelp.com/biz/99-ranch-market-austin
6929 Airport Blvd, Suite #110, Austin, TX 78752
MT Oriental Market
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mt-supermarket-austin
10901 N Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX
Comments: the largest Chinese supermarket, like the size of an HEB. You can buy almost every Chinese or Asian grocery items here even fresh seafood! It locates in Austin Chinatown where there are many restaurants nearby.
Cantonese cuisine
Cantonese cuisine (simplified Chinese: 广东菜; traditional Chinese: 廣東菜; pinyin: Guǎngdōngcài) comes from Guangdong province and is one of the Eight Culinary Traditions of Chinese cuisine. Its prominence outside China is due to the numbers of emigrants from Guangdong. Chefs trained in Cantonese cuisine are highly sought after throughout China. When Westerners speak of Chinese food, they usually refer to Cantonese cuisine.
Ho Ho Chinese BBQ
http://www.hohochinesebbq.com/common/template/default.jsp?href=index.jsp
13000 N. IH 35, Bldg. 6, Austin, Texas 78753
Comments: the best Cantonese food in Austin
First Chinese BBQ
http://www.yelp.com/biz/first-chinese-barbecue-austin
10901 N Lamar Blvd Ste 401, Austin, TX 78753
Sichuan cuisine
Sichuan cuisine, Szechwan cuisine, or Szechuan cuisine (/ˈsɛʃwɒn/ or /ˈsɛtʃwɒn/;[1] Chinese: 四川菜; pinyin: Sìchuān cài or Chinese: 川菜; pinyin: Chuān cài) is a style of Chinese cuisine originating from Sichuan province in southwestern China. It has bold flavors, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic and chili peppers, as well as the unique flavor of the Sichuan pepper.
Asia Cafe
http://www.yelp.com/biz/asia-cafe-austin
8650 Spicewood Springs RD #115, Austin, TX78759
Fat Dragon
https://www.yelp.com/biz/fat-dragon-austin?osq=sichuan
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd, Ste 109, Austin, TX 78759
A+A Sichuan Garden
http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-a-sichuan-china-austin
13376 Research Blvd. Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78750
Sichuan Garden Chinese Restaurant
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sichuan-garden-round-rock
310 NIH 35, Round Rock, TX 78681
Sichuan Bistro
https://www.yelp.com/biz/sichuan-bistro-cedar-park
601 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Red Pepper Szechuan Restaurant
https://www.yelp.com/biz/red-pepper-szechuan-restaurant-austin?osq=sichuan
2700 W Anderson Ln, Ste 212, Austin, TX 78757
Chinese Buffet
Warning: you could eat a lot! Don’t go there if you are on diet!
Chi Chinese Buffet
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chi-chinese-buffet-austin
9900 S I-H 35 Bldg O, Ste 500 Austin, TX 78748
Comments: probably the newest and the largest buffet in Austin. Nearby there is Amy’s Icecream and Cinemark.
Others
There are many different kinds of Chinese foods, so try the following as well.
Hunan Bistro
https://www.yelp.com/biz/hunan-bistro-austin
10700 Anderson Mill Rd, Ste 105, Austin, TX 78750
Hunan Spicy
http://www.yelp.com/biz/szechuan-house-austin
11005 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot
https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-sheep-mongolian-hot-pot-austin
Shabu Hotpot & Noodle house
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chen-z-austin-3
2700 Anderson Ln Austin, TX 78757
Shanghai restaurant
http://www.yelp.com/biz/shanghai-restaurant-austin
6718 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752
Comment: Dim Sum is really good
Chinatown Restaurant
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chinatown-restaurant-austin-2
3407 Greystone Dr, Austin
Chen’s Noodles
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chens-noodle-house-austin
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759
Xian sushi and noodle
http://www.yelp.com/biz/xian-sushi-and-noodle-austin
13201 Ranch Road 620 N, Ste U208, Austin, TX 78717
1801 E 51 St, Bldg C370, Austin, TX 78723
Shanghai Noodle House
https://www.yelp.com/biz/shanghai-noodle-house-austin-2
10300 Anderson Mill Rd, Ste A, Austin, TX 78750
Korean Restaurant
Although it is not really Chinese food, they are close enough and very yummy!
Cho Sun Korean Barbecue
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chosun-korean-bbq-austin
713 E Huntland Dr. Austin, TX 78752
Comments: it is said to be the best Korean restaurant in Austin!
Korea House Restaurant & Sushi Bar
http://www.yelp.com/biz/korea-house-restaurant-and-sushi-bar-austin
2700 W Anderson Ln，Austin, TX 78757
Comments: it is said to be the second best Korean restaurant in Austin!
Misung 888
http://www.yelp.com/biz/misung-888-austin
911 W Anderson Ste 114 Austin, TX 78757
Have you tried some of them or you know better? We constantly update this list so please share your experience with us!