Pao's Mandarin House
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Dawnk
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2009We have been eating at Pao's a number of years and have never received bad food or service. The food has always been very good and more than abundant. The owners and staff have always gone out of their way to be friendly... (more)
LesleyJ
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2009I live in Lakeway and my family and I have been going to Pao's for a long time, however the last few times the owner cant remember her name I was so mad, is so rude, I have never written a blog before but i had to vent this one... (more)
ginnylovesfood
on Citysearch Jan 12, 2008The dim sum menu here is pretty limited. There are only a few small dishes and they aren't the ones you usually have during dim sum. I grew up in New York and I'm use to the screaming ladies with the carts going by. The... (more)
jsun2492
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2007Coming from Taiwan 23 years ago, I am always looking for the most authentic Chinese food wherever I live or travel to. After living in Austin for 4 1/2 years, I have to say Pao's Manderin House satisfies me the most among... (more)
ohyeahlach
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2007After moving to from Chicago where we had a great chinese place on every corner, we quickly found it was slim pickins in Austin (so far). This place gets it right. (more)
tinymighty
on Citysearch Dec 21, 2006Pao's is the best overall Chinese restaurant in town. Two of my Chinese friends, one from Hong Kong and the other from Taiwan, recommended me to go there. I have been going to this restaurant for over decades since I... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2006<b>In Short</b><br>The decor includes the usual Asian art, as well as tranquil aquariums and cleverly-placed mirrors. All lunch entrees come with the soup of the day, an appetizer, fried rice and a fortune cookie.... (more)
nofoodinlakeway
on Citysearch Jun 27, 2006There are few good places to eat in Lakeway. And this one is at the of of the list. The top. And they deliver!!!! I have NEVER been disappointed, and I never waste time writing these online reviews, but this one deserves a... (more)
johnkelcy
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2006Yep, great Chinese food at Pao's. Not much else to say. Go, eat, be happy. Service is excellent, and the food is outstanding. Egg rolls are a real treat! (more)
nyago
on Citysearch Mar 02, 2006I went there with 8 other people and we were there from 12 to 1 on Sun. They have a special breakfast menu on weekends and that's why we went there. But it was hard to order -- the waiter kept "running" away. They were also... (more)
rangerbob
on Citysearch Oct 08, 2003Oh man do I miss Paos... Why did they move away from downtown? Easily the best chinese food in Austin. My family and I brave the 30 minute drives into the middle nowhere in order to dine on their authentic chinese food.... (more)
Ovip
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2003I strongly believe that Pao's is the best chinese food in Austin. However, do get prepared that it's not that Americanised in term of their food service but it's the real chinese food that a chinese expects.... (more)
lili4202
on Citysearch May 26, 2003I have a chinese last name, believe me, this Chinese place atops all Chinese restaurants in Austin. Go for steam whole fish, baby bokchoy in oyster sauce, tofu delight, etc.. I like Crab Puff for appetizer. Food comes... (more)
ranscafe
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2002They are no longer downtown but Paos is well worth the trip to lakeway. Make sure to ask for the Chinese menu. The best chinese food period!!! A special shout out to the owners Steve and Linda...see you soon.... (more)
Lazyboy234567
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2002Pao's Mandarin House is by far the best original chinese food that i have every tasted for quite some time. Pao's Mandarin House offers a wide variety of dishes to select from. Including dishes not found in any other... (more)
fireflyblue
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2002All I can say is Crab Rangoons. They are so good here. This is by far the best Chinese resteraunt I have ever eaten at ever. If it is not on the menu they will make it for you and it will be wonderful. I have never had a bad meal... (more)
kumuki
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2002The interior is very nice. The service is always prompt. The food is consistently the best Chinese in Austin. It is very tasty, distinctive and of good quality. Additionally, the vegetable dishes are very good too.... (more)
bliau
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2002Pao's is the only restaurant offering authentic chinese breakfast/brunch dishes. The food is wonderful. (more)
eatingOut
on Citysearch May 29, 2002Pao is still one of my favorite Chinese restaurant. The food is always wonderful. I've never been disappointed. (more)
nathanstull_citysearch
on Citysearch May 16, 2002From staff to food, everything here is good. If you live out in the Lakeway area, this is a must-try. I like the balance of the spice and sweetness in the sesame chicken. The wonton soup is also good.... (more)