WU Chow - Downtown Menu

WU Chow - Downtown, nestled in the IBC Bank Plaza, is a gem of elevated Chinese cuisine that has delighted Austin for over a decade. The menu showcases a vibrant selection of dishes, featuring classic favorites like Beef Chow Fun and WU Chow Fried Rice, which skillfully blends organic chicken and local shrimp with rich flavors for an unforgettable experience.

Don't miss the Dan Dan Noodles and Sesame Peanut Noodles, both packed with unique sauces that awaken the palate. Meat lovers will revel in the Crispy Sesame Beef and Tangerine Peel Beef, where neverever beef flank steak meets a sweet and spicy medley. The atmosphere buzzes with a warm community vibe, often hosting local events.

Overall, whether you're celebrating a special occasion or seeking a flavorful meal, WU Chow offers a memorable dining experience with exceptional service that keeps patrons coming back.

Non-Alcoholic

• Johnny's Jungle Juice

  Pineapple, Grapefruit, Lime, Lychee, Demerara, Ginger, Cranberry.

  US$7.91

• Virgin Island

  Pineapple, Lime, Coconut, Orgeat (contains almond)*

  US$7.91

• Richards Sparkling Water

  US$3.96

• Lunch Thyme!

  Lime, Thyme Simple, Cucumber, Club Soda.

  US$7.91

• Richard's Still Rainwater

  US$3.96

• Lil' Pepino

  Cucumber, Lime, Jalapeno Simple, Avocado.

  US$7.91

Rice & Noodles

• Beef Chow Fun

  never-ever beef flank steak wok-tossed with wide rice noodles, oyster sauce, mung bean sprouts, and local onions and scallions

  US$27.12

• Wu Chow Fried Rice (GF)

  organic chicken thigh, local shrimp, Chinese BBQ’d pork shoulder, onion, scallion, and local scrambled eggs

  US$27.12

• Two-Faced Crispy Noodles Beef & Chicken

  organic chicken breast and never-ever beef flank steak, crispy-fried wonton egg noodles, local cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, snow peas

  US$30.51

• Two-Faced Crispy Noodles Vegetable

  tofu, local assorted vegetables, crispy-fried wonton egg noodles

  US$27.12

• Veg Sing Noodles W/Egg (GF)

  thin rice noodles wok-tossed with a mild yellow Madras curry, with tofu, mung bean sprouts, and local bell peppers, onions and egg

  US$25.99

• Seafood Fried Rice (GF)

  local shrimp, snapper, squid, onion, scallion, and local scrambled eggs

  US$28.25

• Two-Faced Crispy Noodles Seafood

  local shrimp, snapper, and squid, crispy-fried wonton egg noodles, local cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, snow peas

  US$36.16

• Singapore Noodles (GF)

  thin rice noodles wok-tossed with a mild yellow Madras curry, with organic chicken thigh, Chinese BBQ’d pork shoulder, local shrimp, mung bean sprouts, and local bell peppers, onions and egg

  US$27.12

• Vegetable Fried Rice (GF)

  onion, scallion, carrot, local cabbage, mushrooms, and local scrambled eggs

  US$22.60

Noodles

• Sesame Peanut Noodles

  Chilled wheat noodles tossed with a chilled homemade sesame peanut sauce topped with crushed peanuts, mung bean sprouts, and julienned cucumber

  US$16.95

• Zha Jiang Noodles

  Wheat noodles with a sweet and savory sauce with minced pork and fermented soybean paste, topped with julienned egg ribbon and julienned cucumber

  US$16.95

• Dan Dan Noodles

  Wheat noodles with a savory combination of minced beef and fermented mustard greens in a savory beef stock, topped with mung bean sprouts, julienned cucumber and chili oil

  US$16.95

Small Plates

• Vegetable Eggroll

  mushroom, cabbage, carrot, celery, green onions, with sour plum sauce *contains egg and dairy*

  US$11.30

• Egg Ribbon Soup (GF)

  US$7.91

• Chicken Taro Eggrolls

  3 eggrolls with ground chicken thigh, shiitake mushrooms, taro root, served with sour plum sauce

  US$11.30

• Spicy Sichuan Deep-Fried Tofu (GF)

  fried tofu tossed with Sichuan peppercorns and chilis

  US$12.43

• Spicy Sichuan Deep-Fried Chicken (GF)

  crispy fried pieces of organic chicken thigh, wok-tossed with Sichuan peppercorns and chilies

  US$15.82

• Hot & Sour Soup (GF)

  black vinegar, seasoned mushroom stock, egg, tofu, bamboo shoots, enoki mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, housemade chili oil

  US$7.91

• Spicy Sichuan Cucumbers (GF)

  seasoned white vinegar, housemade chili oil

  US$7.91

• Vegetable Eggrolls

  mushroom, cabbage, carrot, celery, green onions, with sour plum sauce *contains egg and dairy*

  US$11.30

• Sichuan Spicy Wontons

  ground pork shoulder, local shrimp, garlic, ginger, scallions; served in seasoned mushroom stock and house-made chili oil

  US$11.30

Poultry

• Chicken With Fermented Black Bean (GF)

  organic chicken breast with local bell peppers and onions, and a fermented black bean sauce

  US$24.86

• Gong Bao Chicken

  a classic Sichuan favorite! Tender pieces of organic chicken thigh, wok-tossed with fermented chili bean paste, house made chili oil, local bell peppers, crispy fried peanuts

  US$23.73

• Chicken With Chinese Celery (GF)

  organic chicken breast, Chinese celery, and a lightly seasoned sauce

  US$21.47

• Chengdu Chili Chicken (GF)

  organic chicken breast, wok-tossed with dried Sichuan chili peppers, house made chili oil, carrots, asparagus, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, local cabbage

  US$25.99

Fried Rice

• Wu Chow Fried Rice (GF)

  organic chicken thigh, local shrimp, Chinese BBQ’d pork shoulder, onion, scallion, and local scrambled eggs

  US$21.47

• Vegetable Fried Rice (GF)

  onion, scallion, carrot, local cabbage, mushrooms, and local scrambled eggs

  US$19.21

• Seafood Fried Rice (GF)

  local shrimp, red snapper, squid, onion, scallion, and local scrambled eggs

  US$25.99

Extras

• 2oz Thai Chili

  US$0.56

• 2oz Yu Xiang Sauce

  US$0.56

• 16oz Brown Rice

  steamed brown rice

  US$2.26

• 1oz Chili Oil

  Chef Chen's House-made Chili Oil

  US$0.56

• 16oz White Rice

  steamed white rice

  US$1.13

• 2oz Sour Plum Sauce

  House-made plum sauce

  US$0.56

Frozen Dumpling Packs

• Frozen Vegetable Dumplings (5)

  carrot, mushroom, corn, asparagus, bamboo shoot, scallion, ginger, garlic, soy, and sesame oil cooking instructions included

  US$14.69

• Frozen Beef Dumplings (5)

  beef, ginger, garlic, scallions, sweet soy, hoisin, sesame oil cooking instructions included

  US$14.69

• Frozen Pork Dumplings (5)

  pork shoulder, ginger, garlic, scallions, sweet soy, sesame oil. cooking instructions included

  US$14.69

• Frozen Chicken Dumplings (5)

  chicken thigh, ginger, garlic, scallions, sweet soy, sesame oil cooking instructions included

  US$14.69

Seafood

• Honey Pecan Gulf Prawns (GF)

  gulf prawns, lemon aioli, topped with honey-candied local pecans

  US$29.38

• Seafood Bird's Nest (GF)

  crispy taro root “nest” with shrimp, snapper, squid, and fresh vegetables in a light sauce of ginger, garlic, and scallion.

  US$32.77

• Chengdu Chili Shrimp (GF)

  shrimp, wok-tossed with dried Sichuan chili peppers, house made chili oil, carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, local cabbage

  US$27.12

Vegetables

• Sichuan Braised Eggplant

  local Chinese eggplant wok-tossed with a sweet and savory Yu Xiang sauce

  US$19.21

• Dry-Fried Local Green Beans (GF)

  local green beans flash fried then wok tossed with fermented mustard greens

  US$19.21

• Chengdu Spicy Local Cabbage (GF)

  local green cabbage wok-tossed with Chef Chen’s house made chili oil

  US$16.95

Tofu Vegetarian

• Chengdu Chili Tofu (GF)

  Thick cuts of tofu, wok-tossed with dried Sichuan chili peppers, house made chili oil, carrots, asparagus, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, local cabbage

  US$23.73

• Vegetable Fried Rice (GF)

  onion, scallion, carrot, local cabbage, mushrooms, and local scrambled eggs

  US$22.60

• Salt & Pepper Tofu (GF)

  tofu, onions, garlic, and thai chili peppers wok tossed and dusted with a signature white pepper blend

  US$19.21

• Two-Faced Crispy Noodles Vegetable

  tofu, local assorted vegetables, crispy-fried wonton egg noodles

  US$27.12

• Spicy Sichuan Deep-Fried Tofu (GF)

  fried tofu tossed with Sichuan peppercorns and chilis

  US$12.43

• Tofu With Chinese Celery (GF)

  soft tofu, Chinese celery, and a lightly seasoned sauce

  US$21.47

• Mapo Dofu (No Pork)

  silken dofu, chili bean paste, house-made chili oil, local leeks, and Sichuan peppercorn powder

  US$20.34

• Homestyle Dofu (No Pork)

  tofu, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, local leeks and vegetables tossed in chili bean sauce and housemade chili oil

  US$19.21

• Veg Sing Noodles W/Egg (GF)

  thin rice noodles wok-tossed with a mild yellow Madras curry, with tofu, mung bean sprouts, and local bell peppers, onions and egg

  US$25.99

• Vegetable Bird's Nest (GF)

  crispy taro root “nest” with thick cuts of tofu and fresh vegetables in a light sauce of ginger, garlic and scallion.

  US$28.25

Meat

• Crispy Sesame Beef

  never-ever flank steak, with sweet and savory soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds

  US$30.51

• Hunan Style Beef (GF)

  Never-Ever flank steak, fermented black beans, dry crushed chilies, and local vegetables. (Spicy)

  US$27.12

• Tangerine Peel Beef

  never-ever flank steak, sweet soy, local tangerine peels, and Sichuan chilies

  US$30.51

• Scallions Hugging Beef (GF)

  never-ever flank steak wok-tossed with local onions and scallions finished with a sweet hoisin sauce

  US$25.99

• Mapo Dofu With Minced Pork

  silken dofu, pork shoulder, chili bean paste, house-made chili oil, local leeks, and Sichuan peppercorn powder

  US$20.34

• Twice-Cooked Pork Belly

  Tender Belly pork belly, fermented chili bean paste, house-made chili oil, local leeks and Korean peppers

  US$24.86

• Homestyle Dofu With Minced Pork

  tofu, pork shoulder, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, local leeks and vegetables tossed in chili bean sauce and housemade chili oil

  US$19.21

• Wok Toasted Cumin Lamb (GF)

  dry fried, cubed leg of lamb in aromatic cumin blend

  US$28.25

• Lion's Head Meatballs

  never-ever flank steak, water chestnuts, garlic, ginger, scallions, carrots, bamboo shoots, and baby bok choy

  US$20.34

Entrees

• Honey Pecan Gulf Prawns (GF)

  gulf prawns, lemon aioli, topped with honey-candied local pecans

  US$24.86

• Local Vegetable Stir Fry (GF)

  local seasonal mix of vegetables with tofu in a light sauce

  US$18.08

• Sichuan Braised Eggplant

  local Chinese eggplant wok-tossed with a sweet and savory Yu Xiang sauce

  US$19.21

• Chicken With Fermented Black Bean (GF)

  organic chicken breast with local bell peppers and onions, and a fermented black bean sauce

  US$21.47

• Shrimp With Preserved Greens (GF)

  shrimp, fermented mustard greens, garlic

  US$20.34

• Dry-Fried Local Green Beans (GF)

  local green beans flash fried then wok tossed with fermented mustard greens

  US$18.08

• Lion's Head Meatballs

  never-ever flank steak, water chestnuts, garlic, ginger, scallions, carrots, bamboo shoots, and baby bok choy

  US$20.34

• Gong Bao Chicken

  a classic Sichuan favorite! Tender pieces of organic chicken thigh, wok-tossed with fermented chili bean paste, house made chili oil, local bell peppers, crispy fried peanuts

  US$20.34

• Chengdu Chili Shrimp (GF)

  shrimp, wok-tossed with dried Sichuan chili peppers, house made chili oil, carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, local cabbage

  US$22.60

• Chengdu Chili Chicken (GF)

  organic chicken breast, wok-tossed with dried Sichuan chili peppers, house made chili oil, carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, local cabbage

  US$22.60

• Scallions Hugging Beef (GF)

  never-ever flank steak wok-tossed with local onions and scallions finished with a sweet hoisin sauce

  US$21.47