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Chinatown Center
Citysearch Editorial Review. Easily distinguished by the large traditional decorative Chinese gate along North Lamar, the ambitious shopping enter targets Austin's growing Asian population. Arranged around a central parking lot, the 180,000 square-foot center boasts a straightforward design augmented with Chinese-inspired flourishes. Ginseng tea shops, noodle houses, clothing and jewelry stores, banks, travel agencies and hair salons accompany the popular oriental supermarket. Despite the name, the center's shops boasts imports from across Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand and India.…
Best one stop shop for Asian groceries and dining.
I've had the pleasure of really getting to know Chinatown Center and what it has to offer Austin after helping them plan their special events over the past 12 months. I'll be the first to admit that
prior to Chinatown Center, I really didn't know where to go other than Houston (where I grew up) to get what I needed if I wanted to make authentic Chinese dishes or even eat authentic Chinese meals. I love the selection that MT Supermarket has to offer, and I really like how spacious and clean it is compared to the "normal" Asian grocery stores.
And my two favorite restaurants in the Center have to be First Chinese BBQ and Pho Saigon...and I can't wait for Kim Son to open...but if these don't appeal to you, no worries as they have 5 more other restaurants you can choose from. Definitely worth at least one visit if you've never been before.…
