I've been looking for a place for Shrimp Fried Rice, and I found it at Oriental Kitchen Restaurant. My taste buds know what they want, and their Shrimp Fried rice fulfilled that taste! It was hot, fresh, and perfectly seasoned and not heavy on the peas! The service was quick and friendly. It wasn't very busy dining in. It looked their take-out was busy.

Have been eating at this place for a while now and have tried a few of their dishes. Their beef fried rice reminds me of a traditional Chinese-American recipe. Very simple but delicious. Their beef Lo Mein is remarkable and is my usually go-to. Their General Tso leans too much into the sweet taste buds leaving much to be desired.

January 2025 Great values but with limited seating. Pretty flavorful selection and a small but busy place. This restaurant is a destination for many thus serve up some great food. We ordered the lamb and fish soup which was a great comfort meal for a January cool day. The hot soup warm our spirit and enhance our appetite. However, the authentic 宫保鸡usually don’t served with vegetable. Regardless, we enjoyed our large portion meals with attentive front servers even though they were quite busy. Recommended highly and will revisit if we are in town.

This is easily one of the best Chinese restaurants in town. I really enjoyed the food here. While Americanized Chinese food is common across the U.S., finding high-quality, authentic, and spicy Chinese cuisine is rare. I noticed a lot of Asian diners, which is always a good sign that the place serves genuinely appealing food. The restaurant specializes in Sichuan and Hunan cuisine. I ordered a pepper chicken dish, lamb on a toothpick, and mapo tofu, along with house chicken fried rice. Everything was outstanding—highly recommended. Honestly, I found it even better than Three Gorges. The interior was nicer than expected for what I thought would be more of a takeout spot. While they could improve the aesthetics, the food is so good that it really doesn’t matter.

When you are in Austin, please please come here if you are craving for Indonesian food. We came here twice in our 5 days visit here. We love ❤️ their Nasi Padang, chicken noodle ( Bakmi Ayam), Nasi Goreng , Sop Buntut ( Oxtail soup) , Ayam Kalasan ( Marinated Chicken) . They really nailed their spices, so delicious and tasted like food back home. We are so happy 😃 that we came here and leave with our tummy stuffed and happy.

Came for lunch and left full and happy. Quick friendly service. Food was out in no time. Food was super duper good

Very fast service! We visited on Sunday morning at 12pm and only waited for 10-15 minutes. The cart service is great, so many options to choose from, from savory to sweet. The staff was very attentive. Our hot tea and water was always full and the completed dishes were cleaned away immediately. 10/10 definitely recommend, great place to enjoy a meal with the family and try multiple different dishes at a time. I'll definitely be back! Top dishes at our table: salt and pepper shrimp (we ordered it 3 times) and the egg custard tarts!

Food is good and fresh. And the seat waiting is not too long for 2-4 pax. The restaurant is new and nicely renovated and staff is ample. There is a great variety of Dim Sum available here. Personally I like the seasonal stir-fried green beans. However, the server may take a while to come and sometimes forgot to serve beverages and need to call them. Overall, the experience is good. And will visit again.

Quiet day to myself had me venturing inside China Cafe for table service. Started with a Shirley Temple, not bad but no cool garnishments even though there was a bar; then ordered Pot Stickers for an appetizer. Pot stickers were pork only and lightly pan fried just the way I prefer and 8 came on a bed of shredded cabbage with spicy soy for dipping. Meal was Sweet & Sour Chicken which came with stream white rice and no egg roll so I ordered 4 to complete my meal. All very tasteful and juicy with plenty to take home. I would absolutely recommend this place for dine-in or take out.

This place is a treasure! The food is such high-quality. My wife and I usually go at lunch and the cost is $13 per person, which includes the main meal along with your choice of rice, and eggroll, and soup of your choice. I’ll attach a photo. This place needs to get busier and stay busy because it would be a shame for them to go out of business when they serve such fantastic food!

We visited Mala Chili for the first time and were seriously impressed — the food absolutely lives up to the hype! We sampled a variety of dishes: egg rolls, soup dumplings, red chili wontons, chicken lo mein, and sesame chicken. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Ordering was super convenient with the tablet right at the table, and our food arrived quickly. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. A fun bonus? Our food was delivered by a robot, which added a playful touch to the experience. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

If you’re craving bold, flavorful Chinese cuisine, **Mala Chili** is a spot you need to try. We were impressed with the food, and I can’t wait to share the highlights! ### The Food: 9/10 We started with the **Chicken Pot Stickers**, and they were fantastic—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Next up was the **Chicken Lo Mein**, which was a solid choice. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the dish had a great balance of savory flavors with just the right amount of veggies and tender chicken. The star of the meal, though, was the **Dry Hotpot**. It was packed with spice, depth, and a mix of textures that made every bite exciting. The ingredients were fresh, and the seasoning was spot-on—spicy but not overwhelming. It’s a must-try if you love bold, aromatic dishes. ### The Service: 8/10 The staff was friendly and attentive, though the restaurant was busy, so there was a bit of a wait for our food. That said, the servers were polite and made sure we had everything we needed. ### The Atmosphere: 8/10 Mala Chili has a cozy, no-frills vibe that feels authentic and welcoming. It’s not overly fancy, but it’s clean and comfortable, making it a great spot for a casual meal. ### Value for Money: 9/10 The portions were generous, and the quality of the food made it well worth the price. We left feeling satisfied and already planning our next visit. ### Final Thoughts Mala Chili is a great choice for anyone who loves flavorful, authentic Chinese dishes. The Chicken Pot Stickers, Chicken Lo Mein, and Dry Hotpot were all highlights, and the overall experience was enjoyable. If you’re in the mood for something spicy and satisfying, this is the place to go.

Im really not sure how this place has so many good reviews. I should of followed my gut about this placeand walked out before waisting my money and lunch break. Its obvios they never clean. Its all self service. Even the coulple utilities that were rapped in towns on the tables were covered in dust. Now to the food The egg roll had a nice initial crunch. Then was raw on the inside/not edible..the seaseme chicken was not good at all . Was under cooked probably starting to spoil and Has WAY too much fat/skin left on it. The rice was very bland. And i also ordered a wonton soup. Cooked at wayy to high ov heat and served scalding hot. I endee up throwing out 90% of the food. At the mushy soup after it cooled down enough just to have something to get me through the day. This it my third time eating here. First time u was already feeling sick so i figured iy was maybe my taste buds but then was more sick. Second was very mediocre. This time not edible so i wont be back. Im sure yhey would be shut down if were inspected.

Delicious BO Bistro Chinese food, go ahead and order yourself some. Lunch specials during the week are a must!! :)

The hot and sour soup is a bit different from others but quite tasty. And spicy. The orange beef is not of this world. And the portion is large. The side of fried rice is also large. The tempora shrimp is also good. The service was great. I drink tea quickly and they did not let me run out.

Edit- the spice level on my dish was perfect. Just enough to make me sweat a little. Mongolian beef was great! The beef itself was tender and flavorful. Just a little bit spicy. Would definitely come back to try other menu items.

they are takeout only. We had sesame chicken, the vegetarian stirfry and chicken and vegetable vegetables. Each one of us were thoroughly impressed with our meals! Very fresh vegetables, not too salty, excellent taste! We will return

The food was so bland and tasteless, we couldn't eat it. Meat was tough (beef) and brown sauce had no flavor at all. They left off ordered items. Always good to check out new restaurants, but we will not be going back.

We ordered the chicken and broccoli in a brown sauce and it was very good! I figured this was a safe dish to try for our first visit and I was not disappointed! It's a food truck and there is very limited outdoor seating. (Just to compare our taste in Chinese food . I enjoy food from PF Changs and Fire Bowl. ) I did ours for take out.

This place is a hidden gem and such a wonderful addition to the neighborhood! The food is phenomenal and the staff are so nice, I'll be back as much as I can! The food truck is parked in the gas station parking lot and there is a good amount of shaded seating nearby. The perfect spot!

King Pao chicken - no taste at all, lots of big chunks of celery and water chestnuts, waters down sauce, paid extra for fried rice and it was not good; looked and tasted like they tossed it in frying pan for a sec. Fried rice was rice only. Unfortunately, I had to throw it all away. Husband ordered Mongolian chicken - no taste as well, lots of onions, watered down sauce, same fried rice - no taste.

Went to the new Bamboo Garden in Lago Vista the other night. We ordered chicken in garlic sauce and combo lo mein with added extra vegetables. They were great portion sizes and oh soo delicious!!! The chicken in garlic sauce was just the right amount of spice(heat) and bursting with flavor. Service was fabulous and atmosphere was also nice. There were a lot of people dining. I will definitely be making this a regular stop. Being able to bring in a bottle of wine was also wonderful. Can’t say enough good things about our experience!!

I was nervous this place wouldn’t be as good as a sit down restaurant, but I was wrong! The portions sized are perfect, it comes with a side of rice, and the flavor is so authentic. I’ve tried a few restaurants in CP that were more expensive yet the flavor of the food tasted off. This will be one of my weekly go to spots- fast service, clean restaurants, excellent tasting food!

Went as a family of four and ordered fried dumplings + garlic edamame + Thai sticky chicken for appetizers. The dumplings were crispy and piping hot. The edamame was well cooked and the chicken was juicy and super spicy. For mains, we got the vermicelli Bowl, zaos fire bowl and zaos fried rice. Everything was great but the zaos fire bowl was not spicy enough. Had to add half the jar of chilli oil from the table but the resulting flavour was perfect. The noodles absorbed the spice really well and that elevated the dish. The fried rice was really good too. The vermicelli Bowl was literally perfect. It tasted great and is pretty healthy. Service was top notch. The cashier helped with everything and answered any questions I had. Stellar service from the server and cashier. Would definitely come back 10/10.