Old Thousand

"The Central East Austin restaurant offers Chinese American fare like mala fried chicken, brisket fried rice, and dumplings. If you're dining in, take advantage of the solid cocktails. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Dine on cool Chinese grub at this hip Central East Austin restaurant, which is open until 10 p.m. on Mondays. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services." - Polly Anna Rocha, Darcie Duttweiler

"You’re not really coming to Old Thousand for classic Chinese dishes cooked by traditional methods and recipes. You’re coming to Old Thousand on East 11th Street to try dishes like smoked brisket fried rice, five-spice churros, and pecan bubble waffles. And while not all of the menu leans into fusion territory, we think that’s when Old Thousand is at its best, particularly when you’re eating it in a new-school dining room playing old school hip hop on the speakers. It’s Chinese food that grew up in Texas, and it’s food that you probably won’t find anywhere outside of Austin. Old Thousand also has a second location on Burnet that offers an expanded takeout menu.  " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"For slightly irreverent but solid Chinese American fare, head to this Central East Austin restaurant for brisket fried rice, mapo fried tofu, and kung pao Brussels sprouts. Save room for the five-spiced doughnut holes, which are still tasty even hours later. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online." - Darcie Duttweiler

"When everyone on your group text mentions how sad their desk lunches were today, head to Old Thousand for a group dinner that will erase everyone’s last meal from memory. Everything on the menu—from the brisket fried rice to the mapo tofu—is super sharable, but the char siu steamed buns are what everyone on the thread will be talking about tomorrow." - max bonem, nicolai mccrary