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Wu Chow-Downtown, Austin, TX

Wu Chow-Downtown

4.5
4.5
2182 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    San Antonio
  • Parking details
    On-Site Valet and Street Parking Available
  • Public transit
    Curbside Pick-up on San Antonio Street
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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What 2,182 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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,182 Reviews

  1. Maia

    Austin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Been here many times, unfortunately was disappointed with the service and attentiveness of the staff this time

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  2. Anthony

    Austin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is not our first visit but this is the first time nothing was memorable. The food was just OK. Usually we have a dish that is WOW delicious but not today. We had Dim Sum today.

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  3. Kayla

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Liked it but didn’t love it. Nothing was outstanding and the server we had was not good at all. We may give this place another chance for lunch one day.

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  4. Laura

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  5. Margaret

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  6. Lisa

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was disappointing but service was great! Ambiance and noise level were perfect!

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  7. Shuchi

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 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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  8. John

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 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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  9. Lainey

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 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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  10. Nicole

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 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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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 2182 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
19:00
Booked 38 times today

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Google Map for Wu Chow-Downtown

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Antonio
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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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