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WU Chow - Downtown

Sichuan Tofu, Veganizable Dishes

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Top tips

Ask about: mixed vegan claims Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the Sichuan braised eggplant; it was a standout for one reviewer.
  • Good to know: Confirm that dumplings are vegan with your server before eating; reviewers reported conflicting information about the dough and preparation.
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  • Ask your server which dishes can be made vegan, and confirm each item before ordering.
  • Consider booking ahead, especially for dinner; one reviewer went to the bar after arriving without a reservation.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention sichuan tofu, sichuan braised eggplant and singapore noodles.

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Also dumpling, dumplings, cabbage, chengdu chili tofu and ice cream.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and fast service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Brunch, lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Wu Chow pairs Sichuan cooking with weekend dim sum brunch in a contemporary dining room with indoor and outdoor seating. Vegans can ask about adaptations such as Sichuan tofu, braised eggplant, green beans, and Singapore noodles; reviews praise knowledgeable servers, though reports on labeling and dumpling ingredients aren’t fully consistent.

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500 W 5th St #168, Austin, TX 78701

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–14:00, 16:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–14:00, 16:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–14:00, 16:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–14:00, 16:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–14:00, 16:00–23:00
Saturday
17:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–15:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.3 1,861 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
4.0 6 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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