Din Ho Chinese Bbq
(512) 832-8788
8557 Research Blvd Ste 116
Austin,
TX
78758
30.3614
-97.7169
Neighborhood: North Austin Civic Association
Reviews & Ratings for Din Ho Chinese Bbq
54 reviews
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Good Chinese foods (if they're not out), the WORST service, greedy owner
by trumpet111
October 17, 2007
The foods are excellent, if they're not out of them. If you come after 7pm, chances are they will be out of at least one of their house special bbq's. If it's not duck that is out, it will pork bbq, or chicken, you name it.
You'll walk out of the restaurant stinky because of their terrible ventilation system.
All wait staff will stick their thumbs in your plates and bowls when they are bringing them to you. Conserve your water because it will never be refilled. And don't try to get their attentions, they intentionally ignore you. They will look at you and walk across you like you're not there! You will leave the restaurant feel like a second class citizen!
The greedy owner. She is the one that chops the bbq in the front (boy short hair, about 50-60 years old). I ordered steamed brown chicken togo one time and told her I did not want the brown sauce, and wanted the white chicken sauce. Both the sauces are in the same size (you know the tiny plastic cups with one inch diameter). She charged me extra because I exchanged one sauce for another. That was ridiculous! Of course I walked out of there after telling her that she was crazy and after the bbq was chopped. Hey, she was trying to rip me off.
If you want bad experience, especially bad service, go there!
- Pros: Excellent Chinese foods and bbq. Come before 7pm (before they're out the bbq)
- Cons: Wait staff stick their thumbs in your foods. Greedy owner. You'll smell bad after eat there.
Bad service
by CSMobileUser
June 24, 2009
We had reservation and we still had to wait 30mins. Then by the time we got our food our bill came with it. Then on top of that we had 2 adults 2 child and a 5 month old and were charged gratuity. When I asked he said your baby counted. Never knew they charge per person and you have to pay for the food as well. Our overall experience as bad. It as dirty and over crowded. Half the time they don't understand what your asking for. So we only had the table for 30 mind and basically they kicked us out.....don't eat there I will never eat there!
Love it
by saralewis123
February 07, 2009
Hands down best Chinese food in Austin (coming from a Chinese person!) get the sizzling bead curd and duck fried rice, you won't regret it!!
Very bad service
by superpogi
January 09, 2009
I used to like this restaurant, but the customer service has gradually gotten worse over the years, and that's a make-or-break it deal for me. When dining in, the waiter pretty much ignores you until the food is ready to be served or it's time to collect the money.
But taking out has been fine...until recently. My wife ordered snow pea leaves, combination fried rice, and sesame chicken. Because the foam boxes here are not very durable (they melt if you put something hot on it, which has happened in the past to us), we usually request a sheet of aluminum foil underneath the hot food inside the box and we have had no pushback on it. We simply do not like eating foam. Well, the manager of the store, who was the cashier, told my wife that there's nothing wrong with putting hot food on the foam and that my wife doesnt know anything and doesn't go to health class. My wife was obviously upset and left without buying the food. So much for customer service.
I recommend going to great asian restaurants with better service like Sea Dragon or T&S. I know they do a better job of keeping the customer happy.
- Pros: Authentic food
- Cons: Terrible service
THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN IN AUSTIN
by beasteater
September 17, 2008
amaxing
godly
awesome
great service
clean bathrooms
fish fresh
pan fried noodles awesome
bbq awesome
i love this place
i go there every day
good restaurant
so pro
it pwn noobs
go there
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWESOME
good credit card slider
good oranges
best FORTUNE COOKIES
Authentic - good food, bad service
by mitchwilson1969
August 28, 2008
Take from someone who knows: this is the real deal. The menu has authentic Chinese food and authentic bad Chinese restaurant service. Most people expect good service at restaurants, but trust me, most good chinese restaurants have bad service. The food is most important and they know it. From the duck to the chinese bbq pork, it's definitely worth visiting. asianaustin dot com.
- Pros: food, ambience
- Cons: service
Delicious!
by youarewhatyoueat
August 06, 2008
I went to this restaurant for the first time this past Mon with a group of 4. We were seated and served very quickly. I am not an expert on real Chinese food, but I know quality, fresh food when I see it and this is it! My husband had the pork fried rice, which was fresh made with delicious bbq pork. It was not greasy at all. The same goes for the pork lo mien, which was my favorite. The pepper steak was tender and flavorful with plenty of fresh bell peppers and onions. The chicken and broccoli with crispy pan noodles came in a very mellow sauce, but still pretty good overall. The price was very reasonable. We'll definitely be back!
- Pros: Delicious food, very reasonably priced
- Cons: Location
WAT
by mustcop
April 09, 2008
why do ppl make a big deal about service at an asian establishment? asian restaurants are not known for having excellent service. big deal. is it that much trouble to raise your hand to get a refill? if you dont like the service, then dont tip. STFU
- Pros: food
- Cons: too many people
Worst Service in Town!
by hlhlhl
January 06, 2008
I've been there several times and their dishes are just OK(too salty and too sweet, so American-Chinese). We went there on a Sunday evening just because we live very close and thought it would be a quick dinner. But it was so crowded we had to wait for about 10 minutes for a table. Another 10 minutes after we sat down, no waiter or waitress showed up, I had to wave the menu to a couple of waiters passing by and obviously they saw it. Still, no one came to even just offer some water or drink. Some kids on the next table were jumping up and down, two guys are two other tables use their cameras with flashes. It was so annoying we had to leave the restaurant. I briefly talked to the girl at the front and said I thank her for leading us to the table, she seems to have no problem with customer leaving and didn't even say sorry. Sure your restaurant is popular and crowded today, but we are still customers!
This is the worst experience I had in any restaurant in my whole life. I am Chinese and I love our food, but I would never go there to dine in again! Their BBQ to go is OK though.
- Pros: BBQ to go
- Cons: Service
If you truely want great bbq in Austin this is it!!!!!
by catfishaustin
October 23, 2007
I was in the Navy and traveled the Far East and lived there for four years, so I know great food!!!! In my world this is the best place for great bbq and anything else that your taste buds could want. Where else in Austin can you get your chicken with the head still on, or watch your pork being sliced from the pig while you wait. Love stone fish now you know where to get it
- Pros: The BEST in Town
- Cons: not for people who love buffets!!!!!
