Wu Chow-Downtown

4.5

2178 Reviews

$31 to $50

Chinese

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 56 times today

Hot spot
Good for groups
Lively

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
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
Website
http://www.wuchowaustin.com/
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.

Location
500 West 5th St., #168, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
San Antonio
Parking details
On-Site Valet and Street Parking Available
Public transit
Curbside Pick-up on San Antonio Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wu Chow-Downtown offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and excellent service." Known for its standout Dim Sum, especially on Sundays, it features locally sourced ingredients and a vibrant atmosphere. The pork soup dumplings are a must-try. While some guests noted service inconsistencies, many praised the attentive staff and fantastic cocktails.

2,178 Reviews

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Laura
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had Christmas dinner here and it was really lovely! The service especially ✨
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Margaret
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
As always - the food was excellent. The service last night was marginal - the courses are served as they are prepared, but the sides (rice) were never brought and one entree (green beans) had to be reordered as it was missed. Since we were essentially finished with dinner we asked if consideration could be given for the missed items and were told “I can check”. Five minutes later our server returned with a bowl of rice. Guess that answers that question! 🤣 I love Wu Chow but managements lack of oversight on these types of misses will cause me hesitation in the future.
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Shuchi
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great for meat eaters. My vegetarian friends craved for some more flavor.
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John
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Morgan was super sweet! Informed us about items on the menu, and was super welcoming. Loved this place, can’t wait to be back!!
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Lainey
VIP
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We love Wu Chow, but this time we had a poor experience with the service. We sat outside and were told the wait staff operates on a team basis, meaning we have an assigned server, but anyone can help us. We only saw our assigned server once right at the beginning. After that we had to flag someone down to help us, and even when we did that, the server forgot to help us and we had to flag someone down again for the same reason. We love the food, but very disappointed in the service for the price point of the food.
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Nicole
VIP
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places in Austin! Can’t recommend enough.
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MYLES
VIP
Austin
34 reviews
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It had been a while since we dined at WUCHOW until last night which had mixed results yet with reason to return. There were winners and some flaws in food and service. The evening's outstanding dish was the SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP ($22) with very tasty shrimp under a cover of minced onions with a great tang to it. Well prepared. Also pleasing everyone's palate was the Dried Fried Local Green Beans ($16). Somewhat disappointing was BEEF CHOW FON ($23). It is enigmatic why the kitchen prepares it by chopping the broad rice noodles into small patches, something I've never seen in China or in the States. Very difficult to pick up with chop sticks and belies the claim of "authentic" (just like the mayonnaise does in a shrimp dish on the menu). Some but not all beef pieces were a touch overcooked. Flavor was good though. We were told there was only one 1/2 Peking Duck ($40) remaining and it was a bit scrawny but tasty and they get points for serving it with traditional pancakes instead of buns. Accompanying hoisin sauce was fine but the duck can't compare to BAMBOO HOUSE in Central Austin. The hot chili oil I added to every dish was delicious and aromatic. The restaurant environment is pretty and it was quiet (what a relief). But the server lost points when she interrupted us working on the last dish by asking if we wanted dessert. Bad training or they just want the table empty. It happens a lot in Austin.
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Cori
VIP
Austin
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Honestly not as good as I remember it being. Soup dumplings lacked flavor, chicken was too spicy, one dish was forgotten…I good go on. It was fine, but not at that price point.
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Cindy
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food , Drinks Service were all Great ! I would definitely go back worth the drive to downtown Austin ❤️
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Lindsay
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wu Chow has a great Sunday dim sum menu offering. A number of very tasty selections and always made fresh to order (not off a cart). Definitely worth going if you are looking for good dim sum!
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FAQs

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

Wu Chow-Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 2178 OpenTable diners.

Wu Chow-Downtown 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

Dec 28, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross street
San Antonio
Neighborhood
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
Price
$31 to $50
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wuchowaustin.com/
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.

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Wu Chow-Downtown

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What 2,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Wu Chow-Downtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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