Zao's Chinese Kitchen

Review №1

Rating: 1

If I could give them no stars I would. Serving size is ridiculous for the price. Called and got a I m sorry they looked pretty full to me. Never going back again. And I wouldn t order from here if I were you! Save your money and go elsewhere. Was told the much servings are smaller.

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Chose this restaurant specifically to avoid using Doordash, and couldnt be happier! Food was hot, fast, and tasty! The delivery guy was super nice, and it was all around a great experience. :)

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 3

The spring rolls were crunchy with a good filling. But the chicken fried rice was partly dried out. It also tasted bland. I was expecting so much more from such a basic Chinese dish. I dont know if Ill go back. Food : 3/5

Date: a month ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

My family and I love the food here! They have affordable lunch specials and portion sizes for lunch and dinner are large. It s an intimate place with a few tables. The food is prepared fresh, and service is friendly. I ve tried multiple dishes and love them all. Pork egg rolls are .

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Amazing food with an amazing atmosphere

Date: 3 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Went in for lunch on a Saturday and had great customer service and fresh, quick food. Kid-friendliness: Our kids enjoyed the kid menu options and juice boxes

Date: 3 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Solid Chinese American takeout. Good for lunch with leftovers for dinner.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 1

I got home with my $60 order. No soy sauce, no sweet and sour, no hot mustard, no chopsticks, no utensils, no napkins. This place is a joke! Rip Off overpriced! Bad service. Mediocre overpriced food!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 3

Good flavor and healthy portions. There was not a lot of shrimp even though I asked for and paid for extra.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

We just visited Zaos Chinese kitchen and it was amazing the food was delicious I encourage everyone to come out and taste the great food they have. We just visited Zaos Chinese kitchen and it was incredible the food was delicious I invite everyone to stop by, primarily the good food they have.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 2

First thing, food was okay, but the fact that I clearly ordered teriyaki sauce with while me and my fiance were ordering to go, while another employee was helping the dumb dude cashier, and said shed put it on the side (not even offering to mix it in was already an unprofessional sign), they dumb staff STILL doesnt put the teriyaki sauce in the to go bags. I would avoid this place definitely and go to UMIYA instead and have authentic good Japanese and great service.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Very good place to dine in or take out They offer delivery too. Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Everyone is so kind! Great food, and an amazing staff.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

Will never go to this restaurant. Soup was too salty and chicken was chewy. Cleanliness was poor as there was a lot of dust. Even for dine in they service you food in styrofoam.

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

Probably the worst General Tso Chicken I have ever had. The hot and sour soup tasted off in flavor and portions were real small in general. Not sure how they are getting 5 star reviews.

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Was not expecting this place to be as good as it was! We enjoyed our food variety of crab Rangoon s, sweet and sour chicken, sesame chicken, egg drop soup and egg rolls. Good portions, well prepared and steaming hot. The fortune cookies are on point, inside and out

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 4

This used to be my hands down favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. The last two times I ordered the food portions were exceptionally small - with the Uber Eats markup, each entree was $14 to $17 plus tip. I think the portion sizes were about half. The sweet and sour chicken leaked everywhere. The food was still good but not as good as in the past. Well give them one more try before switching to another we like.

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

Tasty food

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

My favorite Chinese to go in Cedar Park

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

OMG!! I m putting this gem of a restaurant on my list(6 places as of now). We only eat at local restaurants(vote with your dollars) after reading ALL the reviews, we decided to try. So happy we did. The fried egg rolls were crispy(chef s kiss) also they were able to modify his order(chicken fried rice no onions) and I went with General Tso s chicken(so good, perfect heat)as is. If I wasn t starving I would have had leftovers too. But it was so good, I ate it all. The prices were good. I liked the dining area, I felt like I was in a foreign land(In a good way). We will be back. And often. Thank you. Dietary restrictions: They were able to cook without onions. Parking: Clean and safe. Wheelchair accessibility: There is parking.

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

My daughter (13) and I tried this place for the first time this evening The girl on the phone was sweet I ordered a variety of items, they were all pretty good and well portioned we will have leftovers for sure ,but best of all the girl on the phone said it would be 30 mins until food was delivered it was here in 20, the delivery driver was very sweet , so the service was on point and the food could have been a little better but was decent . We will obviously be ordering again soon thank you

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Excellent location for take out, done in isnt really their thing. Food was very good and an incredible value. Please help keep them around by patronizing them.

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 1

The food here was not very good. Sorry to say. I couldnt even eat it and I love chinese food. Fried roce no taste. Sweet and sour chicken was soaked in red sauce and was rubbery.

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

Overpriced, almost zero portion sizes, tastes worse than cat food.

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 1

Tastes weird. Worse Chinese food I ever had! Wont be going back!

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Today we tried Zaos Chinese Kitchen, and we are glad we did. The service was pleasant and quick. We placed our order Mongolian with a combination of protein and Chicken Moo Goo with bean sprouts. Absolutely delicious and enjoyed our lunch/first visit very much. We will be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 3

I spent $33 and just didnt enjoy it. I had sesame chicken [dinner portion] and it was maybe a lunch portion. They tasted okay. The lo mein noodles were dry and thin. The dumplings were on par with the same product from HEB, but HEB gives you twice as much. I wont be back. Its just not a good value or good tasting.

Date: a year ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Employees are extremely kind, food was amazing and prices were wonderful!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

This is the best Chinese food Ive had anywhere in the world, including China.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

This is our new favorite Chinese takeout place. The egg rolls are crispy and delicious, the tofu is pressed and crispy, my husband says the cashew chicken was near prefect, and the staff is an utter delight. Reasonably priced, quick service, and an easy to access location means we will continue to pick up food here for a long time!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

For a quick/fast food style of Chinese food it was really good. Super friendly staff. Crab Rangoon was tasty! I will be back to pick up and head home with more of their meals.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 2

Very disappointing. Fried rice was fine. Sweet & sour and General Tsos were also both fine (but not what I would call good). Cashew tofu was completely inedible. Had a nasty astringent chemically taste.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

My dad wanted Chinese food for his birthday and this place had good ratings so we went here. The young lady at the counter was very nice and friendly. Our food came out hot, fresh, and prompt, and it was delicious. My husbands only feedback was that his tofu was a little oily but mine was fine, it didnt bother me. Its not a fancy date type place, but the food and service are great. We will have it again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

This place has consistent tasting Chinese food. Love it!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

I ordered the salt and pepper shrimp spicy with a side of fried rice and pan fried noodles with chicken. The food was super fresh and absolutely delicious! Good portion size too! I recommend this place to anyone and everyone craving Chinese food. I will be trying more of their menu items soon. Thanks for the delicious food Zaos, keep up the good work.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 3

Spent 24 dollars on orange chicken an it was so hardly son couldnt even chew it

Date: 2 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 1

You will not get what you pay for with this place. Food was expensive AND not edible. The food made me sick and I have an iron stomach. Dont even try it!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 1

$54 of food and the portions are small, the veggies are not cooked, white rice is undercooked, meat is over cooked. Manager was rude and said it was my taste buds and even though we ate none of the food after the first bite refused to give refund or recook the food. If you want a diet I would recommend trying this place as it will make you lose your appetite real quick!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 3

The staff was Great however every thing kinda tasted the same.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Solid Wok flavor and nice service. Had their black bean sauce with tofu and their combo fried rice. Serving size is adequate for the price - but for the quality it s quite fair.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

Good basic Americanized Chinese takeout style food. Nothing special going on here but very solid food at a good price.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 1

Worse excuse for a restaurant of any genre. Food was flavorless and even eat- in dishes are served on styrofoam containers

Date: 2 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Great food fast

Date: 2 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

We order delivery from Zaos a lot. Everything on the menu weve tried has been great.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Food is always great

Date: 2 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

My first time trying the food, I was impressed and will be returning!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 1

There was a snail shell in my lo mein. I found this when I crunched down on it. This was my first and last time trying this place. I have reached out and have not heard back yet about a refund.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 1

Waited 30 min for my delivery then arrived no soy sauce or forks/spoon when I called attendant said I didnt ask for it and I told her when I ordered I was at a hotel just arriving to cedar park because I had to find something in my room with the address

Date: 3 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Very good food. I wanted some spicy, not bland, Chinese food and this place did not disappoint!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 2

The food was mediocre at best. There was no flavor and egg rolls were soggy.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 4

It was good and they have kid friendly options for picky eaters

Date: 3 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 1

Chicken was extremely dry, gave us the wrong kind of rice, and lo mein was like angel hair with soy sauce. Do not recommend.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Great inexpensive food. I usually get the Kung Pao chicken. They dont get things very spicy but i keep going back. Lunch, soup and an egg roll for $7.85? Yes, please!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

A bit pricey. but great food. definitely plan to visit there again

Date: 3 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Great place

Date: 3 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

We have been ordering from Zao s regularly since it opened and have always been satisfied with their food and service! I have always postponed writing my review but today I really want to give a big shout out for their huge effort last night, following the storm in the area and a difficult week for everyone accessing food. Zao s was ready to serve us last night. They were extremely busy with take-out orders as not all restaurants were able to open so fast. They still managed to serve a very large amount of customers, although some substitutions had to be made because they run out of some items. They called me twice while I was waiting for my order to be delivered, keeping me updated about the substitutions and they delivery delay. Zao s is definitely a nice local business to support! Coming from California, I really missed the easy accessibility of Asian food and I am so glad to have this restaurant in our neighborhood. The food is good and they are consistently providing a great experience! Thank you Zao s!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

General Tso s chicken is the best!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Phenomenal! Get the hot and sour soup!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 1

I was craving some chinese food and this place came up first on the search. The sesame chicken and sesame shrimp were ok. They forgot to send the fried rice for both orders, I double checked the receipt and it shows the rice was added and paid for. The scallion pancakes were burnt. The egg rolls were good. Too expensive for the amount and quality of the food.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Ordered orange chicken, Chicken fried rice and Hot Garlic. My family liked them and I liked the Hot Garlic best.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 3

I dont know how this place got such a good rating its like something in between a decent Chinese restaurant and a Panda Express its not that great Its fast food Chinese

Date: 3 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Good portions. Hot. Thankful for Zao s

Date: 3 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Did curbside pickup for lunch. I ordered orange chicken, delicious

Date: 3 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 3

Delivery was quite fast, but the food was disappointing. The Hot Garlic sauce tasted more burned and smokey than tangy spice garlic and the hot and sour soup was bland. The egg rolls were small and lacked flavor, while the sweat and sour sauce for them tasted a bit like ketchup.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

After hearing so many good things we decided to give it a try. The food was horrible and I really hate to say that. The chicken in the orange chicken was dry and over cooked, the fried rice and fried steak rice was overcooked and mushy.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Best noodles and fried rice ever!!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Best eggrolls in town!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

This is the best Chinese food weve had in Cedar Park.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

5 stars due to excellence of food matched excellent service. Lunch specials great portion. Definitely a do again and again and again....

Date: 4 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

Date: 4 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Just amazing food hands down and the staff is so friendly!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Excellent food! Large portions and stellar service! Great place!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Food always fresh,lovely owners and great inside atmosphere.great place to sit and eat quality made food.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

WoW! Daughter asked to eat here tonight. First ever visit. Everyone is sooo nice! Food Excellent.We got served soo fast too! Prices are Great! Feels like a true Family operation. We are coming here more often.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

The nicest folks around , and the best Chinese food we have had in cedar park! I called Right around end of lunch , The employee greeted me on the phone with a few different lunch specials extremely nice when I walked in with my daughter even walked me out to my car to help me with the food! Food was spectacular , they have a life customer here :)

Date: 4 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch today. Courteous staff

Date: 4 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Our favorite restaurant! It s the best!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Food is delicious and customer service above and beyond. I always order the Kung pao tofu; their tofu is just so good, and I love this particular sauce ...just enough spice. We also get green bean dish, hot and sour soup, egg rolls, steamed dumplings and fried rice dish... all very good. We did order the Loméin once, it was not traditional Lomein. The noodles were thin and kid does not like anything different. It tasted good, but be prepared as it is not the traditional lomein the kids love. I ordered cashew tofu today. I will review if not good, but so far everything is delicious here. Oh and they give the crispy noodles with the soup at no extra cost. Love it!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

Above average chinese takeout. Price was a little higher than expected, especially for the appetizers.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Great food, great service and decently priced.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 2

We ordered the food online, and it was clearly stated on the order what was to be delivered. Unfortunately, they did not deliver the order as submitted... upon contacting the restaurant to correct this, I was told a manager was not available, and they could not refund or replace the meal. After calling the manager and waiting for 10 minutes, they were able to replace the order.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

Very good general tsos chicken. Rice good. Egg drop soup a little salty but good. Egg roll OK. People friendly. Prices OK.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 4

Egg Drop & Hot/Sour soup real delicious, Lo Mein w/ tofu & chicken exquisite and tasteful. Excellent spot for a pretty affordable date lunch/dinner givin the fact staff very friendly.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Super friendly service and good super fast food. We will be back.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Good food

Date: 4 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 2

While the dumplings were excellent, I was unimpressed by the sesame chicken. It was overcooked and dry, and the sauce mostly tasted too much like soy sauce. Everyone that worked there was very kind, and the place was clean. Still, I was disappointed in the quality of the food.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

I ve had food from here twice in the last couple weeks and it s beyond great. I had shrimp fried rice and hot and sour soup both times and it was as good as I ve ever had anywhere. We will certainly be back.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Some of the best Chinese food in Cedar Park. The staff made some good recommendations. There are about 5 or 6 tables, with 4 seats each. It s mainly a self-service place (so I don t understand the tip options starting at 15% and going to 20%). The hand drawn flower art on the wall is cool. The prices are a little above normal, but the food is pretty great.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Food is awesome

Date: 5 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

This place has great food. Dumplings are delicious and the food was made very quickly. I dont write reviews often, but i just had to for this place. Give it a try.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

Delicious Fresh food Wait staff friendly

Date: 5 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 2

Food was excellent, service not so much! She definitely did NOT want to be there. No water refills, was missing one of three utilities and when asked to bring firmly placed on table. We had to ask for check which she never returned for and we had to take to counter. No smile the entire time, fortunately our daughter has eaten there before and said this is the first time shes experienced this type of service and attitude. Not certain if this is her norm or if she was just having a really horrible evening just like her service.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Super fresh and tasty!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 1

Littered all over my apartment complex with their fliers.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Good American Chinese food, especially compared to the rest of the competition around Austin. Their online ordering is also well designed with all the optional choices I look for (such as opting out of Broccoli) I wish they offered a Wonton soup option though. Im not a huge fan of the thick egg soups. Both times Ive been there for a pickup the food was hot and ready. The staff was welcoming and helpful. This definitely isnt authentic Chinese cuisine though, so dont get confused by the other reviewers saying it is. Its a typical American Chinese menu.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Delish!! I actually gave up on Chinese food but decided to try one more time and I will be going back. My confidence was boosted so tried that new joint off of Whitestone, a buffet place, what a dreadful mistake!!! I feel so sick to my stomach! I think Ill just stick to Zaos. Fresh, not sickening sweet or greasy. Thank you Zaos

Date: 5 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Excellent Chinese food, the freshest ingredients, expertly prepared. This locally owned and operated spot is the best restaurant in this end of town. The staff/owners are very friendly and efficient. Best hot and sour soup Ive ever had. Everything we have tried has been absolutely delicious.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Yummy. Would definitely recommend.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Fast and good food. Friendly staff. General Tso s was a good choice.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Food was very good and the staff were exeptionally caring and friendly

Date: 5 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 3

The food is okay, but not authentic

Date: 5 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Very good food and friendly service.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Best in the area.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

I am so happy this restaurant opened up! Its definitely the best Asian food in the area

Date: 5 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 2

We ordered 3 dishes and soup. The chicken wings were awful and the chicken tasted rotten. The orange chicken had an overbearing taste and the salt and pepper shrimp was deep fried with no shells. This is not authentic Chinese food. The soup was ok. In addition the menu is very limited. I was hoping for a much better experience but unfortunately it didn t happen.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Food is Great, nice and easy to order, always tasty!!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

AMAZING authentic food. Great atmosphere. Super friendly staff. If you want some food Chinese food on the go then stop in here and try the perfect lunch portions.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Great New Restaurant in our neighborhood! Went last night after reading the great reviews and food is awesome. Best Chinese in the area and strongly encourage you to give them a try!! Will be going back very very soon!!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere and super friendly family staff. We had the pan fried noodles with beef and General Tso Chicken....both were delish.The former superhero art is gone (nod to former owners), but in its place is an amazing hand painted mural that you should check out.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Finally a good Chinese restaurant in our neck of the woods. Zaos opened up at the end of March and are in soft opening mode right now. I have been to the owners other restaurants, so I had high expectations going in and they did not disappoint. We ordered a chicken pan fried noodles for the kids and a combination pan fries noodles for the adults. We are looking forward to trying out other dishes off the menu in the future!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Amazing, & AUTHENTIC, great new spot. Will never eat Chinese anywhere else! The owner is also kind and meets all needs!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago