Paos Mandrin House

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Pao's Mandarin House in Austin is a four star Chinese restaurant. This is a great place. Check out this affordable place in the Downtown area. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features delivery. This restaurant is good for groups.

User Reviews of Paos Mandrin House

Yelp.com Review - by Joy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was born and raised in Taiwan and frequently visit Taiwan during my vacations for the greatest food in the world.A group of Taiwanese friends and I went to Pao's Mandarin House one night in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by adriana t.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is THE BEST HOT AND SOUR SOUP there is...period. I miss the old Commodore Bldg location downtown...but alas, when I have a hankering for the hot and sour...nowhere else will suffice.The chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is probably my favorite nice Chinese restaurant in Austin... if only it wasn't so far away. Their dim sum is awesome, though when last I had it (too long ago) it was odd in that you ordered from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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PLEASE DO NOT GO TO PAO'S MANDARIN HOUSE!!

I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by felice t.

5.0 of 5 stars. dear pao, why oh why are you so far away? the only BAD thing i can say about Pao's is their location; i hate hate hate that they are so far away. i can't stand that i have to take like 4 highways to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food is excellent and they have a creative menu. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's the only place that delivers to my area other than pizza, so I give them a call once every week or so for dinner. Their delivery service is fast but I find the food so-so.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris U.

4.0 of 5 stars. How have I lived in West Austin for three years and am just discovering how great Pao's is? I guess in general I'm suspicious of Asian restaurants in Austin and who knew that there is a fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I don't get the rave reviews about this place. It's your typical Americanized Chinese place. I've never even been told there is an authentic Chinese menu. They have that weird, unmanicured mystery...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaye J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been wanting to check out Pao's for a while now as I've heard great things about the Chinese menu here. My friend who loves Chinese food as much as I do was in town last night so we decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Chinese food in the middle of nowhere.Pao's is interesting in that they serve really authentic Chinese food in a location where there aren't really any Chinese people... so they serve your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by emilie s.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's Pao's MandArin House - Not Pao's Mandrin House...Somebody can fix this please?This place needs to be discovered! It's far but it is worth it. And for those who love to shop like me, you can go at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Not really dim sum

The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Will Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pao's was the first Chinese restaurant I went to after I came to the US in '85, I thought it was excellent then and while not quite as good as before, I still prefer the northern Chinese cuisine...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jase L.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best Chinese restaurants that I have been to in the U.S. Food was delicious and authentic and the service was fantastic. I got the scallion pancakes, spinach, Mongolian beef and sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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One of the best Chinese restaurants in Austin vincinity

Coming 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

3.0 of 5 stars. THey only get a 3 from me because I was quite disappointed in the beef noodle soup. it was watery and tasteless. The porkchop rice was standard and nothing special. Need to go back and try other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara M.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I lived in Lakeway I would dine in or order to go here often. The Scallion pancakes, String Beans and Scallops in Garlic Sauce here have me rethinking my moving to South Austin for a cheaper...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by joe s.

5.0 of 5 stars. great authentic chinese food. nothing else must be said. Excellent Taiwan style dishes, made with authentic ingredients and spices.Service is excellent and the owner and staff are ever so friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabelle K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went back again with Chinese friends for New Year celebration.They offer special meals for Chinese New Year, like Lion heads and Eight treasure rice, etc. I liked all of them. Just be careful about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by matt S.

4.0 of 5 stars. A bit of a haul out to Lakeway, but it is worth it. Northern-Chinese style restaurant with Taiwanese, Sichuan and Northern Mainland food. We went for lunch and ordered a whole bunch of dishes.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Phyllis K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I remember coming here years ago when visiting Austin, but never appreciated the deliciousness of the food until I actually moved to Austin. I mosdef agree with the others, this place is good, like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I agree with Michelle C. It is the BEST. I give them four stars for being out in BFE instead of downtown Austin, where it used to be :-(
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Good egg rolls

After 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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The Best Chinese Restaurant in Town inTaste, Quality, and Service

Pao'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe nobody has reviewed this place! It is, hands-down, the best Chinese food in Austin. Well, it's technically in Lakeway, so I guess it's the best Chinese food in the greater Austin...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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yummy

There 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Yum!

Yep, 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!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Good chinese food

This place is very far out of the way of anywhere, but if you are in the area, stop by for some good...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Good food but chaotic service

I 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....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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Why is it so far?

Oh 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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Great Food

I 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2003
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Far but by far the BEST

I 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....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2003
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I Am So Sad!!!

They 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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The Best Original Chinese Food.

Pao'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Gourmet Made to Order

All 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Quality authentic Chinese food

The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2002
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Truely Authentic

Pao's is the only restaurant offering authentic chinese breakfast/brunch dishes. The food is wonderful.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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Still favorite!

Pao is still one of my favorite Chinese restaurant. The food is always wonderful. I've never been disappointed.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2002
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Always good

From 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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AOL CityGuide

mouth-watering morsels from the middle kingdom...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Austin360.com

just the fragrant impression of a delectable dish is worth the ride when it comes to pao's and its three-cup chicken, with chunks of dark meat nestled with sliced mushrooms in a spicy brown sauce flavored with...
austin360.com - user review
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