Qi
Market District, Austin
Restaurant in Austin, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Qi when the goal is modern Chinese and dim sum in Austin without a high-friction reservation. The smart order starts with dumplings, then adds noodles, vegetables, or one premium dish if the table wants to spend more. It is strongest for brunch, lunch, dates, small groups that like sharing.
About Qi
For Austin diners looking for Modern Chinese & Dim Sum, Qi is a grounded pick to consider at a price of about $45 per person. The known details are direct: the restaurant serves Modern Chinese & Dim Sum, keeps a casual dress code, offers service across midday and dinner hours throughout the week.
The most reliable way to plan an order is to start with the signature dishes. Qi’s listed specialties include Shanghai Soup Dumpling, Scallop Caviar Sui Mai, Crab Meat Fish Maw Soup Dumpling, Turmeric Ora King Salmon, Szechuan Peppercorn Alligator, Truffle Egg Fried Rice, Zha Jiang Noodle, Peking Duck. That mix supports a meal built around confirmed menu highlights without needing to assume details beyond the available facts.
Order from the signature dishes first, then decide how far to go
The clearest confirmed draw is the combination of dim sum and modern Chinese signatures. Shanghai Soup Dumpling, Scallop Caviar Sui Mai, Crab Meat Fish Maw Soup Dumpling make sense as an opening focus for diners who want to explore the restaurant’s listed dim sum specialties.
From there, the meal can move toward other signatures such as Turmeric Ora King Salmon, Szechuan Peppercorn Alligator, Truffle Egg Fried Rice, Zha Jiang Noodle, Peking Duck. At about $45 per person, Qi sits in a range where ordering selectively matters: a focused order of signature dishes is the safest way to experience the restaurant without overbuilding the meal.
The cuisine is Modern Chinese & Dim Sum, so it is best understood as a contemporary Chinese restaurant with dim sum as a major part of the appeal rather than as a narrowly defined regional specialist.
Useful for midday or dinner plans in Austin
Qi’s hours make it practical for both midday and evening meals. It is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM–2 PM and 4:30–10 PM; Friday from 11 AM–2 PM and 4:30–11 PM; Saturday from 10:30 AM–3 PM and 4:30–11 PM; and Sunday from 10:30 AM–3 PM and 4:30–10 PM.
The casual dress code keeps the planning simple. Qi can work for a relaxed Austin meal where the table wants Modern Chinese & Dim Sum without needing formal attire.
Qi also has a verified Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. Beyond that recognition, the strongest confirmed planning details are the cuisine, the $45-per-person price reference, the casual dress code, the hours, the signature dishes listed above.
Planning details
- Location
- 835 W 6th St #114, Austin, TX 78703
- Website
- qiaustin.com
- Phone
- (512) 474-2777
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qi good for solo dining?
Qi can work for solo dining if you want Modern Chinese & Dim Sum in Austin and plan to order selectively. The price is about $45 per person, so a solo meal is best built around a focused order rather than trying to cover the full list of signature dishes.
What should I wear to Qi?
Qi’s dress code is casual. Neat casual clothing is a safe choice for a modern Chinese and dim sum meal in Austin.
Is midday or dinner better at Qi?
Either can work. Qi has midday and dinner hours throughout the week: Monday through Friday include 11 AM–2 PM service, while Saturday and Sunday begin at 10:30 AM and run until 3 PM before reopening for dinner.
What should I order at Qi?
Qi’s signature dishes include Shanghai Soup Dumpling, Scallop Caviar Sui Mai, Crab Meat Fish Maw Soup Dumpling, Turmeric Ora King Salmon, Szechuan Peppercorn Alligator, Truffle Egg Fried Rice, Zha Jiang Noodle, Peking Duck.
What are alternatives to Qi in Austin?
If you want a different Austin option, compare Qi with other local Chinese or dim sum restaurants based on cuisine, price, hours. Qi is the relevant choice here when you want Modern Chinese & Dim Sum at about $45 per person.
Is Qi good for a special occasion?
Qi can work for a low-key special occasion in Austin, especially for diners who want Modern Chinese & Dim Sum with a casual dress code. It also has a verified Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.
