Wu Chow-Downtown

Name: Wu Chow-Downtown
Address: 500 West 5th St. #168, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 476-2469
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2183 Reviews

$31 to $50

Chinese

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 39 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,183 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

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.

2,183 Reviews

M
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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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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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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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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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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COLE
Jacksonville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Every dish was delicious. Loved that our server brought a small sample of another dish we had asked about but did not order. We will be back!
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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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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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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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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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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 2183 OpenTable diners.

Wu Chow-Downtown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 2,183 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?

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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