Qi Austin

Great Chinese food is hard to come by in Austin, but Qi is the exception. Led by chef Ling Qi Wu, the restaurant blends Ling’s Fuzhou upbringing with global culinary training. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the half Peking duck is a standout and my personal favorite. The dish is served with steamed bao, scallions and hoisin sauce. Other dishes worth ordering include the bird’s nest (yes, it’s actually an edible nest) with seasonal vegetables and the Shanghai soup dumplings. The drink menu is just as impressive, featuring craft cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic options, like a matcha and yuzu concoction. Qi sources its vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey and eggs from Wu Lanfang farm just 30 minutes outside Austin, ensuring every dish is made with the freshest ingredients.