Wu Chow-Downtown

4.6

2162 Reviews

$31 to $50

Chinese

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Good for groups
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

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!

Order delivery or takeout

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 2,162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wu Chow-Downtown delights with its "fantastic dim sum" and "excellent cocktails," making it a top choice in Austin. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and commend its locally sourced ingredients. While some note occasional hiccups, the "great atmosphere" and standout dishes like soup dumplings and cumin lamb keep patrons returning.

2,162 Reviews

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Bjorn
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible and the service was fantastic. Can’t beat the green beans and pork dumplings.
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Shayne
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The worst service!! Christian was our waiter and did a very poor job. I have have not had kind of bad service in a long time !! The food was cold when it finally came out. The appetizers were totally forgotten and never came out and it took at least tell 4 servers to get our drinks. Not a good experience!!!!!!! This makes the 2nd time at Wu Chow the food was bad! Won’t ever go back!!!!
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crystal
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I’ve met my friends many times at this location and we have always received amazing service ! However, this time was a a bit disappointed. We had one friend who’s pregnant and my other friend and I decided not to drink. As soon as we share we were planning on having any cocktails, our service seem to change. The meals weren’t inexpensive either so we were going to end up leaving a decent amount in tip. Also, one of my friends wanted her check split since she took some food to go. Not only did the server keep repeating that they needed manager approval to do this but the person who took her check gave it back to her to pay and kept reminding that they don’t do this. This must be a recent change because we have had many group gatherings and that wasn’t ever the case. It was quite annoying that even when she was paying it was reiterated. It left a poor taste in our experience at this location !
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J
Jordan
Austin
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The beginning of service was messy. We were sitting for almost an hour before we got our food. First the delivered our food to the wrong table, my martini was terrible, and they forgot my husbands beer. This is out of the ordinary for their service so not sure if our waitress was new but this might have been my worst experience at this location.
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Bryan
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vibe and food were incredible!! The playlist was fire too, with late 90s and early 2000's hip hop. Well done!
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Emily
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was incredible, highly recommend and a wonderful find in Austin.
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Kyle
Austin
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3rd time here and really enjoyed the food. Drinks were a bit hit and miss but the waitress comped the subpar libation. Good experience overall.
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Irene
Austin
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
What is the point of asking twice about the occasion for dinner if nothing is done afterwards?
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Tedd
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and attentive service from Megan and the rest of the team!
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Michael
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was fantastic and each item we ordered was excellent!! Appreciated the recommendations from our server!! She was the best!!
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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 4.6 stars by 2162 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 46 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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 2,162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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

How is Wu Chow-Downtown restaurant rated?

Does Wu Chow-Downtown offer gift cards?

Is Wu Chow-Downtown currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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