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Wu Chow-Downtown, Austin, TX
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Wu Chow-Downtown

4.6
4.6
2221 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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!

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
  • 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.
  • 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 2,221 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wu Chow-Downtown offers a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like "pork soup dumplings" and "pecan shrimp." Guests enjoy the "friendly and helpful" staff and "fantastic service." The "ambiance is nice," making it perfect for "a great night downtown." While service occasionally falters, the incredible flavors often win diners over.
2,221 Reviews
  1. Giovanna VIP

    Dallas32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m disappointed with the dumplings. They got cold within minutes of being served. And actually weren’t piping hot to begin with. They should all be served hot and in the wicker baskets to ensure they remain steamy. Ours were put on a plate. The flat noodles and beef was very good. The service was excellent.

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  2. Jevon

    Austin1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great! Unfortunately ordered two things, one was brought out late after a reminder and the other food did not show up at all. No one seems to like their job there with the exception of two servers neither of which was ours. Food was definitely good enough to come back for but I would not recommend a second visit if asked by someone.

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  3. Jim

    Houston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food has gone down hill in a big way. The rice was stale/old. The vegetable dumplings were gummy and overcooked. Our server was pleasant and it was relatively quiet due to few diners. It’s not what I remember. Disappointed.

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  4. Mi

    Austin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Been one of my favorite places. Really disappointed this time and will not be returning.

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  5. abe VIP

    Nashville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ireland was great explaining in very detail about the menu and suggestions to our dietary needs she was great and we had a wonderful experience 😊

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  6. Cindy VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the menu here. Can’t go wrong for a great night of food!

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  7. Toby VIP

    Central Texas152 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was exceptional. Pork mapo tofu was the surprise table favorite. Fantastic service.

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  8. Amy

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service…always top notch! If you want a nice night downtown, Wu Chow should be at the top of your list.

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  9. Brian

    Austin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE THIS PLACE! The food was amazing. Had the wraps and spicy dumplings as appetizers, then pecan shrimp, and the duck for entrees. Wow wow wow! Everything was really tasty! No wonder this place has so many 5 star reviews. Our server was equally great!! Highly recommend!!

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  10. Teresa VIP

    Des Moines76 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered several dim sum options from the menu and also went with some recommendations from our server. Our favorite choice was the shumai. We enjoyed everything else we ordered, but there seemed to be a lack of good flavor compared to other places we have eaten. Our server, and all the others helping out, were friendly and helpful. They had a firm understanding of the menu items and could describe the choices well.

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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 2221 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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Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Wu Chow-Downtown

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
  • Phone number
  • 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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