Food was good but the rice lacked some flavor. I loved the cream stuffed puffs, crispy and delicious. We ordered takeout and did have to remind them to add plastic ware as we were staying in a hotel. Other than that they place everything in the bag. Sauces were delicious (lemon chicken and sweet and sour pork). Egg rolls were delicious. The egg rolls were wrapped in small baggies. My only gripe is the food lost most of its crispiness because there was no ventilation in the to-go containers. I had a 15 minute drive from the restaurant.

One of the best Chinese hunan food We ever had. We ordered 4 dishes...kungpao tofu, string beans with tofu and kungpao chicken.. Every dishes were fabulous and server and chef were quite personable and service oriented.

New to the area and looking for good Chinese food. Fyi, we’re Chinese American from New York and have lived abroad in China, so we weren’t expecting much. Especially based on the outdoor and indoor decor and atmosphere. But had a friendly server and asked what she recommended. We went with the hot and spicy jumping fish and dry pot chicken. Both were excellent. So much so that my wife said she missed Chinese food like this. Got the fried string beans and chicken Lo mein for the kids, both of which were excellent as well. The food came out very quickly as well. Portions were large, took enough home for another small meal. Sadly the Asian buffet next door was packed and Sichuan River was mostly empty aside from some takeout orders. I’d guess the quality at a buffet is subpar (I haven’t been there). Give this place and chance, would love to see it stick around as it’s so close to home in south Austin. Will be going back.

Not sure what happened to all the reviews for this place as this establishment has been present for over 5 years now. Seems like someone deleted and recreated the restaurant on Google maps. Service is decent, the host and server is the same, more like family owned restaurant. Gives you a feeling of a cozy spot. Prices are okay, reasonable for the quantity, but quality of food could definitely be better. Food is sub par tbh, not really that cozy/ homely taste. When we asked the server that one particular was overly salted, they suggested that we order something different for next time and gave an alternative which supposedly isn’t that salty. Won’t recommend coz of the food taste.

Ordered online and the mochi had clearly been sitting out for a while. The sauce container with the dumplings wasn't even halfway full, and when I ordered the crispy chicken with no coleslaw, they put no toppings at all, no sauce, just chicken and bun. The food tasted really good but it was not a good experience to take out food.

Jobie with Offline - We recently visited Bao’d Up’s Mueller branch, taking advantage of our $10 credit through the Offline membership, and it was an enjoyable experience overall! I ordered the Spicy Dan Dan Noodles with Hot Pot Brisket and a Taco Bun on the side. The noodles were perfectly seasoned, with just the right amount of heat, and the tender brisket was a fantastic addition. My husband went for the Tonkotsu Ramen with Pork Belly, paired with his own Taco Bun. The ramen was rich, comforting, and full of flavor—definitely a standout dish. We also tried the Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings, which were just okay but not the best we’ve had. While they were flavorful, they lacked the standout texture and juiciness we were hoping for. For drinks, We had the Taro Latte with Boba and Coco Jelly, which was a delightful mix of creamy, sweet, and chewy textures. It paired wonderfully with the meal and was the perfect way to round things off. The food, the friendly staff, and the cozy atmosphere made this visit worth it. While the dumplings could be improved, Bao’d Up Mueller is still a great spot for flavorful Asian comfort food!

First time ordering food from this establishment. It’s mainly a take out/delivery place, which I didn’t mind because I was picking up my meal to go anyways. I placed my order with DoorDash and it was ready for pick up fairly quickly. I ordered the Chicken Broccoli, Egg Roll and an Egg Drop Soup. The chicken broccoli was the right amount of sweet and savory. The broccoli was crispy, just the way I like it, not over cooked. I’m picky with my egg drop soup and their egg drop soup was delicious and just the right amount of egg and flavor. Their portions are pretty large, my meal could have easily fed 2 people. I am looking forward to trying other dishes.

Tbh I have mixed feelings writing this review cause I do want to support small business but this is health concern. No dining-take out only when we got there so we had to. They put the hot meal in a styrofoam box without wrap or anything. The entree sauce spilled and the bottom styrofoam was melting and that’s for a fact is not safe to consume. We had to toss some of the food and that’s a waste of money. Dumpling soup tasted horrible we had to toss that too. Egg roll tasted old oil. I really hope they fix this issue and adding small things like aluminum foil on top of the styrofoam which is cheap and quick and create a huge difference. They can do if they want to. On top of that the shrimp in lobster sauce is so thick that I personally wouldn’t want to indulge if it’s not for the money that we spent. Hopefully owner fix this issue. I understand they only take a to go order but please please clean your restaurant. We could see the chairs and back of the cashier were messy and haven’t been cleaned for a while. Carpet smell old. They were kinda busy tho so not sure if they even care about this input.

No taste. First and last time to order. It’s the worst experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant, even worse than fast food. They have a sign on the door saying everything will be served in plastic containers. The cashier said the same thing. I thought they’re just cheap. Then the menus are all at the cashier place. We had to order right away right there. Now I know they are lazy. It was so awkward to look at the big menu and decide. We ordered and waited. It was fast. When we got home, every single dish had no taste. I don’t understand how could they do such a bad job even with soy sauce. My husband threw up right away after taking a bite of the sesame chicken cause there was no taste. My seafood plate, the scallop and crab tasted not cooked. The scallop texture was too soft. We both had weird sick feelings after taking several bites. What a waste of food and money. How can someone cook such bad food and doing a business? Adding this review hopefully to show the true rating. Stay away guys.

A once a month must in our home. - sesame chicken extra spicy combo egg drop soup - general tso extra spicy combo hot & sour soup - 8 chicken wings for the kid The chicken wings are really really good. I’ve been eating here for nearly 10 years and the quality and price are always fantastic

Delivery was timely but the food itself was very disappointing. The crab ragoon were not cooked - hot but not crispy and inedible. The drunken noodles were delicious, the egg drop was ok but the spring rolls were seriously tiny like the size of a pinky finger. Really left a bad taste overall. This was the worse Tsos order we had ever experienced…

Happy family meal the chicken was spoiled n the beef was uncook, the whole meal was nasty, I order like 9:45 pm , so probably gave us what was left from the whole day n put a meal together with the left over. as soon I taste the meal I threw it out of .y mouth. This is not right .

Ordered Chicken and Cashews daily special last night,, this was my very first time here, my order was VERY VERY SALTY, made up of mostly cashews and celery unfortunately.

Super Bowl was my go to place back in the day and I was sad when it closed. I'm very happy that it is back, with big portions and great service, but, guys I have to say do something about the egg rolls if you can. I remember crispy and delicious, what I got today was soft and chewy. SweetnSour sauce included at no charge is a plus

Overall, I'd rate this as "average". Everything was okay but nothing stood out. The wonton soup was the best thing out of my order. The broth was nice and salty and it included a lot of chives, with a fair amount of wontons. The wontons, themselves, had a tasty filling but were a bit thicker than I prefer. The Hot and Sour soup was a bit off. It had a nice amount of ingredients but it was a little bland. It didn't really have the classic, hot and sour taste that it looked like it was going to deliver. Lastly, the Kung Pao beef was good. It was more of a bell pepper centric kung pao than the spicy kind, with the baby corn, but the sauce was nice and the beef was tender. I might reorder from here but I would definitely double-check my other options first.

We decided to try out this restaurant on a whim, but sadly, it didn’t meet our expectations. When we think of Chinese food, we imagine bold spices and rich flavors, but what we got was quite the opposite. The heavily battered and fried pepper steak lacked the authentic taste we were hoping for, and the chicken prepared in two styles also fell short of our flavor expectations. To emphasize our disappointment, we compared this restaurant to Panda Express, a fast-food chain. Surprisingly, even Panda Express offered more satisfying flavors than this place, which was a bit disheartening. Adding to our dissatisfaction was the pricing. We were quite surprised to see a single spring roll priced at $4, which felt like an overcharge. In conclusion, we genuinely hope the restaurant takes our feedback to heart and works on improving its culinary offerings. While we were initially excited to try something new, the lackluster flavors and pricing have left us with no desire to return. Our feedback is meant to be constructive, and we look forward to the possibility of a better dining experience in the future.

I was in the area and in the mood for classic, Chinese-American lunch and Google directed me to this establishment. This place was pleasantly full of customers of all classes and ages, in classic, Chinese kitsch unchanged since it opened decades ago. Service was efficient and friendly and the food arrived promptly. The meal was excellent...with the striking exception of the rice, which was dry, grainy and powdery. Regardless, I enjoyed my visit, and found the restrooms immaculate and prices reasonable versus portions. I would return and hope the rice is better.

The food is cooked perfectly and delicious and totally hit the spot! The staff was also wonderful! Very kind and treaded everyone as if family. I will love to come back here!

This is an excellent buffet if you happen to be in the area. Plenty of booth and table seating, more food choices than it would be possible to try in a single visit. There's a sushi bar and Mongolian wok station in addition to all the hot and cold food choices. 4 kinds of soup. Full dessert bar. Waitstaff were polite, quick, efficient in removing plates and refiling drinks. My meal (Sunday evening dinner buffet) saw the restaurant mostly full, but there were zero issues with service or restocking items on the buffet. $20 for my meal (with water and tip), and I definitely got my money's worth.

My 2 sons came to take to eat a late lunch Valentine's day after on Sunday. This was our first time. The place is huge and had a big selection of items but I was so packed, been on Sunday that it was hard to keep the place clean by the staff. That was the only minus for me. I was happy I got senior citizen discount. Also our server was very efficient. We will come back during the week or early on the weekend.

Delicious food. I’m Chinese-American, grew up on real home cooked Chinese food, and have visited China many times. Lin’s makes authentic Chinese dishes and it was so delicious!! Honestly loved everything we had here. Sat at the bar and was able to see the workers making dumplings—they stuffed the dumplings with so much filling. That’s another awesome thing about this place- the serving sizes are generous and well worth the price. Nice and clean ambience as well and friendly service.

Upscale popular Chinese and dim sum with great ambiance and excellent service. A great place to take family and less initiated friends for dim sum. It’s very popular so make reservations or be prepared to wait an hour or more. It’s upscale in ambiance and service as well so the prices are higher accordingly. The decor is on point and the murals on the side of the building are gorgeous. One of their signature dishes is their seafood soup dumpling. Think a giant soup dumpling containing a whole bowl of soup with large chunks of seafood in a rich and a flavorful broth. It looks really cool. It’s a little difficult to eat without making a mess. The regular soup dumplings were very juicy. They give you a small cup to help you eat your soup dumpling instead of a traditional soup spoon which worked out well. All the dishes we had were delicious and upscaled from more traditional dim sum. Asian owned by Chef Ling. Love to support local small businesses with a great story. Parking is a little tricky. There’s spots in the back and a lot near by with a few more spots as well as near by street parking.

Qi Austin is a charming spot, perfect for a date night. They offer creative cocktails and a great wine list, allowing you to customize your drink of choice. Be sure to reserve a table in the cozy dining area. During my dinner, I tried a variety of dishes, and everything exceeded expectations. The soup dumplings were a highlight, but the scallop caviar dumplings were truly phenomenal. The truffle fried rice was a unique and delicious discovery, and the duck was cooked to perfection and served with delightful little buns. The hot and sour soup was also spot on in consistency and flavor.

Their soup dumplings are absolutely delicious! You can even watch the staff making these tasty dumplings on-site! I especially love soup dumplings, and this is already my second visit because of them. The hot and sour soup is flavorful and is also the second time I’ve ordered it. The lobster dumplings are amazing, similar to the shrimp dumplings you’d find at dim sum, but with fuller meat. The salt and pepper shrimp go perfectly with rice, and they even include a small bowl of rice and soup for free. But! Why would a chef cut ginger into such thin and tiny pieces that they look like shredded cabbage?!