Modest eatery with aquariums providing a menu of familiar Chinese dishes including many BBQ options.
Amber Lee
Needing a fresh start to Chinese New Year we turned to Ho Ho to lift our spirits. Located right off of I-35, Ho Ho is tucked away into a shopping center but should really be more accessible because this place makes some good Cantonese style Chinese food. We ordered for pickup and they had the food ready fast and pickup itself was a breeze. The price felt very fair for the amount of food that we got, which is nice to see as many Chinese places now seem to be getting much pricier.
After a short drive back we were very excited to dig in. Here’s what we got for our New Year feast:
Steamed pork dumplings – some big dumplings, packed with filling and not too bad on flavor
Salt and pepper pork chop – very good. Salty flavor and good spice from the peppers
Singaporean noodles w/ chicken – phenomenal, deep flavor and texture. Best dish out of all
Beef chow fun – wet style chow fun is very good, beef was perfectly tender and flavorful
Plain lo mein – simple but tasty, executed perfectly with good noodle texture
Ho Ho excels at Cantonese style food, maybe better than any other place in Austin. This trip knocked us out of the park and we can’t wait for our next excuse to come here. They do offer dine in as well and have a pretty large inside area so maybe we’ll sit down formally next time. Either way, convenient, good value and good food as well makes this a standout choice for Chinese food in the North Austin area.
… moreTaylor Thompson
This place has delicious and succulent Chinese meals. My god, the food made me question what I considered Chinese food up to now. I played it safe with the chicken fried rice since this was my first visit but even that was delicious and far above average. My family had the pork fried rice, crab rangoons, egg rolls, szechuan chicken, BBQ pork, and General Tso’s Chicken.
Everyone loved their meals, the only hang-up was that somehow our order slipped through the cracks and we ended up waiting an hour and 30 mins for our food. It was a little awkward seeing newcomers or guests who had recently sat down getting their meals first.
We accidentally came at what looked like a busier than normal time for them. The staff was super sweet and took care of us when they could.
We’ll definitely have to stop by again, just on a much slower day.
They also have this race car outside!
Also if you spend over $50, you can get a labubu for $35.
That cracked us up, thank y’all for the delicious meal!
… moreSydney
Decided to order here for a quick lunch while passing through and right away I could tell it’s very authentic. We got the roasted pork over rice, shrimp wonton noodle soup, and lo mein. On the roasted pork plate they were VERY generous with the white rice. Filling up the whole big square container. Which as Asians more rice the better. The pork itself was very tasty and didn’t have that weird nasty pork taste that some places be having. Skin wasnt crispy, but that’s cause we ordered it to go and it was sitting in the container. Now for the shrimp wontons, they are too too good. They don’t have that fishy strong shrimp taste and smell. They almost taste like shrimps balls. The soup was very clear, flavorful and not greasy feeling. Lo mein actually had flavor unlike some places that just taste like oil.
Highly recommend this place, and would come again if I ever pass through the area in the future.
… moreVivian Bi
Ho Ho used to be one of our favorite restaurants. On Christmas Day, we ordered takeout. We understand that it can be very busy on holidays, so we didn’t mind the wait. However, when we opened the box of food, we were honestly disappointed.
The soy sauce chicken was extremely dry and completely flavorless. The roast duck came with five pieces that were all bones, almost as if they were leftovers or scraps no one wanted. The crispy pork looked carelessly chopped, with each piece so large that it was unappetizing.
The other stir-fried dishes were acceptable, but ever since the ownership changed, the overall environment of the restaurant has looked unclean. The floor appeared very dirty, and the overall quality makes us not want to go back again.
… moreMike Tur
I had a fantastic meal at Ho Ho Chinese B.B.Q.! The B.B.Q. pork was incredibly flavorful, the roasted duck was tender and juicy, and the salty chicken was just perfect. Everything was delicious and the service was super friendly. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!
… morePhuong “Sabrina” Chau
This is an old Chinese restaurant with fantastic food. My family and I always order the live lobster, which is incredibly fresh and tender. We especially love the salt and pepper seasoning, and the fried garlic on top is a must-have. It’s one of the main reasons we keep coming back. In addition to the lobster, they offer a wide range of sautéed dishes that attract food lovers who enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. The food comes out quickly, so we never have to wait long. We also make sure to order the Peking duck and roast pork, both of which are excellent choices. Highly recommended! I’ve rated the atmosphere lower, though, because the restaurant is quite old and could really use a renovation to update the furniture.
… moreVonny Brea
Best Chinese restaurant I know. Consistently the same for the past 20 years. I know it’s a new owner since Jackie but the food is still the same in my opinion. I’ll always be a fan and go there. I love the shredded garlic pork and my friend got the Peking duck which was excellent. The owner took our order personally. That’s service.
… moreJohn Creswell
We have been coming here for many years . Food has always been consistently great. In addition to the normal Chinese dishes, they have a really good wonton soup and their pork barbecue is very tasty Prices are very reasonable, considering the portions you get. The lunch menu has great options and is really reasonably priced and you get a lot of food. Vegetarian options are plenty. Not much more to say than good selection, quality of food and quick service has always been my experience.
… moreChase McMillan
Went in here for lunch during the week. Has a great lunch special for $10.50 that comes with an entrée, side of rice, egg roll, and choice of three kind of soups. Ate the General Tso chicken with fried rice and wonton soup. Chicken was very flavorful but slightly chewy. Fried rice felt a little lacking in flavor and kinda dry but still pretty tasty. The egg drop soup my partner had was very tasty, wonton soup was a little lacking. The cream cheese Rangoon appetizer was perfectly fried and we enjoyed the egg rolls as well. Service was very attentive and friendly. Atmosphere is kinda lacking but still had an overall great lunch experience. Definitely recommend for a decent lunch Chinese spot.
… moreGK
Most folks come here for the barbecue. My wife loves the duck, her family loves the lobster. I have a preference for their crispy noodles, fried pork chop and wonton soup. Good wait service but the bathrooms are always a nightmare. Really good prices. Lots of veggie options.
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