Chef Ling came from Fuzhou City, the southeast of China. Influenced by her grandmother and her home cooking culture, she developed a consuming passion for the art of Chinese cuisine. After becoming a mother, she has gradually focused on healthier cooking and the nutrition of foods. She is very passionate about traditional Chinese culture, especially Chinese opera. She has been promoting the combination of the Oriental and Occidental cuisine, in order to join the culinary art and healthy living together. The complete concept of the restaurant comes from the inspiration that Chef Ling received in Beijing.
Stylish, upmarket restaurant featuring a farm-to-table menu of dim sum & elevated Chinese cuisine. Based on 589 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
835 W 6th St #114, Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 474-2777
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Hours
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–3 PM, 4:30–11 PM |
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Reservations: qiaustin.com
Reviews
Francisco Galvan
I just didn’t know what I was missing out on this entire time. THIS is Asian food at its finest. The saying, “you get what you pay for” definitely holds true here. EVERYTHING is delicious here. From the dumplings, to the curry… It was fabulous and we will definitely be back.
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Elise M.
Hands down the best dim sum in town. We had a fantastic brunch experience at Qi. You must get the soup dumplings – the shrimp and seafood were the best. The salt and pepper shrimp ( a recommendation from our server) was expertly seasoned and makes me want to come back for dinner to try more of their traditional menu. The scallion and duck pancake items were so flavorful and delicious. The atmosphere is elegant, fun, and upscale. Our server made excellent recommendations. Would absolutely recommend making reservations. This is a must try restaurant if you are in the area.
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David and Ruthie Wu
My husband read about the @qiaustinrestaurant and wanted to celebrate his birthday early there. Made reservations for the Wu clan.
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Sydney Battle
Beautiful restaurant. Sat at the bar. The bartender was very helpful and honest. They helped me pick what to eat and what drinks to get. The staff checks on you and gives you instructions on how to get the full experience of what you eat and drink. The portions are good as well. I had the Shanghai Soup Dumplings and the Honey Akaushi Beef with Jasmine Rice. For drinks, I had the Tingling Electric Daisy and the Tokyo Pear. The Tingling Electric Daisy is such a cool experience that leaves your tongue tingling (hence the name). I loved everything. Will definitely come back in the future.
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Marcela Valladares
The food was really good, I didn’t think the Shanghai soup dumplings was special… but that’s about it, the rest of the food was AMAZING!!! The baos, the potstickers, the caviar dumplings, everything. The chaufa rice was delicious, the pork was amazing, our friends had delicious vegan options. The fried chicken was SOOOO GOOD tooo!!!
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Brett Rudolph
Spectacular place to eat some of Austin’s best Asian food. I absolutely love this restaurant. Everything we ordered was amazing, delicious, and prepared perfectly. QI is a great example of a restaurant that puts the customer front and center in a superb dining experience. The food is cooked perfectly, tastes delicious and beautiful to look at. The service here is second to none. From the time you walk in until you leave, the staff treats you with the utmost respect. Our server Danny. Was terrific. He made great recommendations, and we never had to ask for anything. If you’re looking for out of this world food and service, QI is a must. I advise making reservations because it does get super busy.
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sng1002001
The rating may be biased since I am a Cantonese and Shanghai food purist. The restaurant seems to be popular with large business group gathering, so make sure you have a reservation otherwise might have a wait 15-20 mins for a table.
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Elise Reynolds
My first time having dumplings and QI did not disappoint. The dining area is a little cramped so be prepared to awkwardly listen to the conversation of the people sitting next to you, but other than that it was wonderful.
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Ellie C.
Great ambiance and nice murals. Food is just average, a little overpriced. Our servers were pretty attentive. My favorite dish was the hot & sour soup. And my least favorite one was the truffle egg fried rice – very plain, would not recommend. I tried to be a little adventurous and ordered the crocodile but it was a little disappointing. Overall a restaurant with good vibe and 7/10 Chinese food.
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Binoy Subhakumar
Visiting QI Austin was a memorable experience. Its appealing ambiance makes it a perfect date spot. The ordering process is seamless, with guests simply marking their chosen dishes on the menu.
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