Lotus Chinese
11501 Rock Rose Ave. #152, 512/334-9387
photo by Katy Fordyce/Giant Noise
Located at the Domain Northside, this locally owned Chinese joint serves handmade dumplings, wok fried rice, lo mein noodles, and more. Need to soak up a night of boozing? Lotus keeps extra-late hours on the weekend.
Self-proclaimed "Badass Bao" food truck sells fresh Gua Bao buns and small plates.
10420 Metric Ste. 150, 720/416-4440
Some say it's got the best dim sum in town, with a full bar, wine, and sake. The choices include mostly Hong Kong and Cantonese classics.
3407 Greystone, 512/343-9307
has a menu long on fresh seafood and meat, all authentically prepared and priced right – try roast or Beijing duck, Chinese barbecue pork, whole roast pigs, hot pots, and more. Get it to go, or eat there.
8557 Research #116, 512/832-8788