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Old Thousand, Austin, TX

Old Thousand

4.7
4.7
84 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Old Thousand is a neighborhood Chinese restaurant on Austin's east side. We offer an eclectic and inventive mix of flavors, ingredients, and styles with modern interpretations of classic American-Chinese recipes.

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Additional information

  • Area
    East Austin
  • Cross Street
    11th St. and Curve St. - Access private parking lot through Waller St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    11th/Waller Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Austin

    Lively

  • Austin

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Austin

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Thousand is a standout Austin gem, celebrated for "outstanding" food and "great service." The imaginative venue offers a lively atmosphere with a unique fusion of Asian and Texan flavors. Friendly service enhances the dining experience, and the restaurant is known for its "great happy hour" and enticing menu options.

84 Reviews
  1. Kim

    VIP

    Austin

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We parked behind the restaurant where 2 hours was the minimal time at around $9.50. We didn’t look for street parking but 7 pm was a very busy time in the neighborhood. This is a very small restaurant and noise levels were just below a roar. We had two things from the shared menu.. gen Taos chicken and salt and pepper shrimp. Both were not traditional Chinese but were meat and rice. Very few veggies and no sauce on either. They were both very dry but somewhat tasty. We also ordered ragoons that never got to the table. My husband hates coming downtown for dinner altho to me this is East Austin. it is a few blocks east of 35. Cool looking place inside and out.

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  2. Shelby

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was Delicious, great service, super quick and the deals were great.

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  3. Caitlin

    VIP

    Austin

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun downtown spot for a double date! The orange chicken and honey pecan shrimp were really delicious!

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  4. Nancy

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and laid back atmosphere. Came on a week night when they were not too busy.

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  5. Aleksandra

    VIP

    Austin

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really fun and cool restaurant with yummy food and attentive service. Glad we discovered it!

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  6. Stephanie

    Austin

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was able to get a late reservation on Lunar New Year and they did not disappoint. All dishes were perfectly times and delivered, will be back for sure.

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  7. Erik

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great! Hard to hear yourself talk at times but definitely will be back.

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  8. Midge

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First experience with Old Thousand. It was the best Chinese food I've had in many years. A gem of a restaurant with servers who care and are very knowledgeable ! The food is exceptional as well. Definitely a keeper!

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  9. Karen

    Austin

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We loved our previous visits to this restaurant. This time, however, the service was slow and not great. Our meals took > 30 minutes, and one of our party was finished with his meal before the rest of the order arrived. We barely saw our server. She did not check in at all during the protracted wait for our food. We made a reservation, and were seated near the door with the cold air hitting us every time someone entered or left the restaurant. It was disappointing, because we had praised this place so much and the expectations did not match reality.

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  10. Tom

    VIP

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Old Thousand is an ATX must. The food is outstanding, the service is great, and it’s in a great room, designed by someone with imagination. Loved it.

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FAQs

Old Thousand offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Old Thousand also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 222-6637.

Old Thousand is rated 4.7 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for Old Thousand

1000 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th St. and Curve St. - Access private parking lot through Waller St.
  • Area
    East Austin
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Cocktail Bar, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    11th/Waller Bus Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Brown
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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