Antony H

Great food and serve quick. Authentic Chinese cuisine options are available if that's what you are looking for. Big portion in each dish ordered, plenty of food.

Wan Wan L.

Wide selection of authentic and non authentic Chinese food on the menu. Various dishes were unavailable when we dined in. The house fish fillet with tofu was a little spicy. There are peppercorns in it that numbs your tongue for a few seconds. Salt & pepper squid was a little too salty for me but when you mix with the garlic sauce from the shrimp and scallop dish; it is perfect. The eggplant in garlic sauce is must order dish for me and it was delicious. Eggplants were cooked to the correct texture where it is not too soft and not too hard. Cannot wait to come back to try more dishes!

Dark Star

This is my favorite Szechuan place in Austin. Have been going since it was in the back of the market. This is a big group kind of place where it’s best to order family style and get little bits of a dozen different dishes, I don’t really like to go with fewer than 6 people. Some favorites are Twice Cooked Fish, Chong Chin Chicken (you have to like eating lots of the red peppers, avoid the the ones that didn’t get deseeded and it’s not too bad), beef with cumin (pretty spicy), Snow pea leaves, Salt & Pepper Eggplant stuffed with Pork, and so many more. I do wish they had a premium green tea offering.

+1

Life's a garden, can you dig it Michelle?

Always great hot and fresh food. I have tried several menu items and have not been let down. If you want something yummy and healthy I order the steamed shrimp and scallops and veggies 😋 and have them add a steamed jalapeno sliced in there if you want some heat. I had stir fry noodles with chicken shrimp and pork with jalapeno this evening.

+2

Brandon Parry

I'm so in love with Asia Cafe. There is nothing special to note about the atmosphere and that's not what Asia Cafe is about. It's about the delicious Chinese unique dishes and classic dishes they serve. The staff is so helpful and friendly. The food is very fresh, flavorful and prepared with great care. Sometimes they serve special items not on the regular menu so check out the boards where you place your order with the cashier. I strongly recommend any of the dumpling and steamed pork buns to start. Honestly, the food is great and be adventurous. Try a different dish each time, the food is delicious. Go here, give them a try. Their portions are large. I love this place for authentic Chinese dishes 💛

Sam Pattnaik

This is by far one of the two best Chinese places in Austin. And by that I mean authentic Chinese food not general tsao or orange chicken. The food here is Schezwan style but their menu is extensive. This place has the largest number of Chinese dishes served by far. They have additional specials and daily specials on the whiteboard that you won't find in the menu. There is always a crowd and a line and you won't ever find this place empty. The best past is that the service speed is really fast and the serving sizes are more than ample. No table service, you line up, order at the counter and then your number gets announced at which point you have to get up and fetch your food. The decor is antiquated but nothing much to complain here. They have a big dining area and smaller rooms as well for group seating. We have tried a lot of dishes here but the pork dishes are really amazing and so the potato with chives. Give it a try and I'm sure you will come back, well only if you like Chinese food. The shopping complex this is in is a little dull though but don't be fooled by that. They have takeout boxes for leftovers.

+9

Luke

This is certainly one of the hidden gems of North Austin. From the outside looking in I'd imagine most people wouldn't think much from this Chinese restaurant, but they would be wrong. This place is my favorite Chinese food anywhere. I've gone here a countless amounts of times and I have always really enjoyed the food. The way this particular restaurant works is as follows. You select the dishes you want from their massive menu. Once each one of your dishes is ready, they will call your order number for you to pick up your food so you can bring it back to your table. For the best Chinese food ever, I know that seems a little strange but I assure you it is well worth it. I frequent this restaurant with my friends and we generally have four dishes we always get: Orange Chicken, Teppan Black Peppered Beef, Salt and Pepper Fish, and Stir Fried Water Spinach. These are all superb dishes. Additionally, my friends and I will order a few new dishes with those base dishes each time so I have tried a good deal of many of the dishes they offer. More often than not the new dishes we order are just as fantastic as the above referenced ones. I can also say there Stir Fried Noodle dish is fantastic as well. It's also important to note that the food here is all reasonably priced and not on the expensive side. If you go here on Friday or Saturday during regular dinner hours; expect this place to be packed. Please note that this restaurant also has around three to four rooms where you and your party can exclusively eat together. Happy hunting for your favorite base dishes.

+4

Deepak

Dining &Togo ordering is available currently. Friendly staff and quick service. Fried rice and noodles are served very hot and fresh. Chicken appetizer is must recommended in non-veg. Spring roll and momo is good for veg appetizer. Have a HappyDining

+5

Dharshini M

I've been to Asia Cafe several times when I lived closer in Central Austin, but after moving to South Austin, this is the first time I've been after many years. Food was overall good. My family loves Asia Cafe. Portion size was pretty decent, and one thing they have not changed is that compared to many other restaurants, which has increased the price and reduced the portions.

+2

S B

Asia Cafe is just off Hwy 183 and Spicewood Springs Road. Lots of parking and they have a big dining area with smaller private rooms for larger parties. Counter-style ordering and you’ll be assigned an order number for take out or eat in. Food: Yangchow fried rice, broccoli beef, sweet and sour pork ribs, and a number of their soups are tasty. Service: Again, as it’s counter-style ordering, they may call your number and you have to go to the front to collect your food on a tray. Self service for utensils, etc. Cost: Anywhere from $12-$18 for an entree. We have found that portion sizes are much better for your buck when you eat in versus takeout. Note: One irksome thing about eating here is they do not provide water, you’ll have to buy it. Takes cards and cash and has a rewards system to earn points to redeem for water (ha!) or other specified dishes.

Michael Hu

I recently visited Asia Cafe and was extremely disappointed with my experience, both in terms of food portions and service. First, I ordered the same dish for takeout that I had previously enjoyed while dining in. To my dismay, the takeout portion was noticeably smaller, despite the price being the same. This disparity felt like a rip-off, and I left feeling unsatisfied and frustrated. It's unfair to customers to provide less food for the same cost simply because it's a takeout order. And the order is not cheap as well. Additionally, the service was far from friendly. The staff seemed indifferent and unwelcoming, making the overall experience even more unpleasant. Overall, the disappointing portion sizes and unfriendly service have ensured that I won't be returning to Asia Cafe. There are plenty of other places where I can get my money's worth and be treated with respect.

Scott Collier

The service is terrible. I placed an order online, it said it was accepted, and drove 30 minutes to get there. When I arrived, she said she never confirmed my order. I had two options then: 1. Cancel and refund 2. Place the order again and wait 40 minutes What a joke of a place. I cannot recommend this place.