RedFarm

First time here. It was a quiet weeknight. Our server was excellent! Very knowledgeable and friendly! She definitely knew the menu inside and out. Started with one of the tequila cocktails. It was delicious and balanced. Shared some small plates from the happy hour menu. The vegetable dumplings were super tasty and had a wide variety of vegetables. Also shared the pork bun and sizzling beef. Very tasty, but the dumplings we my favorite! Also had the sea bass. It was so light and fresh! Definitely worth coming back to try more things!

RedFarm was a solid experience downtown with plenty of great food options and great service. The starters were great and had a nice variety for all food pallets. The Pacman dumplings were a cool visual take on the dish. I really enjoyed the Spicy Crispy Beef. The entrees could be split, but if you come hungry and don't do startes, it was enough for one person. Not the greatest Asian food in Austin, but if you want a solid spot and plenty of options, RedFarm fits the bill.

I'm gluten free and the fact that the have gluten free dumplings?!?!!! Game over. The dumplings are so light and delicate and delicious. I've gotten I think all of the gluten free ones at different times? And they are all amazing. Big fan of their spicy chili oil and their bacon fried rice too! If you're feeling spicy, get the Le Hot - their spicy cocktail. Not too spicy and perfectly balanced!

I had spent the evening before at comedy mothership and may have had a few drinks…. I crave dimsum after a night like that and I found REDFARM. The best pan fried pork buns ever!! Also, the pastrami egg roll was SO GOOD. You will not find that anywhere else. My server Jackson (sorry if it is spelled wrong) was the best. We chatted like we knew eachother forever! Thank you to everyone at REDFARM for making my solo trip to Austin feel so welcoming …. The key lime pie and sorbet is the perfect way to end a meal. Thank you for the sweet treat!! I will be back.

We stopped by for an early dinner before watching Tom Jones live at the ACL. This place was amazing with great food and great service. We didn't want to order too much food for the fear of having to take leftovers but wanted at least one entrée and our server recommended the BBQ Duck Noodles, which was amazing. It reminded me of a Malaysian dish called Char Kuey Teow. The duck was just perfectly cooked, too. The dim sum was amazing, and my favorite was the pan-fried pork buns. The truffle mushroom pancake was also great. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes.

Excited to try this place after all the reviews. I was sorely let down by the atmosphere and experience, at a restaurant that serves $21 cauliflower I was expecting a top notch atmosphere and amazing service. The service was more than adequate but the atmosphere was severely lacking. Maybe I am wrong but with their pedigree and pricing I was expecting much more than we received. The bathrooms were not only dirty but the toilet paper dispenser and a shelf in the stall were broken and hanging off of the wall. Their website describes ample street parking but as anyone going to downtown Austin on a Saturday night knows that is not the case. Amazingly there wasn't even a valet option, which is what I would expect from a restaurant priced and described as it is. The food was definitely solid, we ordered everything recommended to us by our server and the only thing that blew us away was the crispy beef appetizer. While the bar and restaurant were not by any means packed our drink ticket got lost in the mix and we had finished 3 appetizers before our server checked in on us and we could let him know of the issue. To his credit the situation was quickly fixed and that round of drinks was comped on our final ticket. As our party departed I made sure to say good night and thank you to the staff up front at the door and received no reply from the 4 present employees. I feel like I would not be as critical of our experience if the items were priced much lower. But with our bill just below $100 per person I feel like I need to hold them to a much higher standard.

We saw this restaurant while walking downtown. Got a seat immediately without reservation. The foods are good and shareable and it came out so fast too. The service is good and our server suggested what was good on the menu. We tried the chicken and shrimp lollipop(not on the pic), pork and shrimp shu mai, applewood bacon fried rice, ribs, panfried pork buns and yakisoba (not in the pic). I must say my favs are the fried rice, chx lollipop, pork and shrimp shumai. What a nice dinner experience although it’s too loud inside.

We absolutely love RedFarm! The food is consistently delicious, with plenty of options for everyone—gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian included. My personal favorite? The gluten-free lobster dumplings—oh my god, they are incredible. Robert was our server (as he often is), and he always takes excellent care of us. He’s knowledgeable about the menu and incredibly thoughtful when it comes to food allergies and dietary needs. Jen, the manager, is also a standout. She’s been there for years, always greets us with a smile, and it’s clear she cares deeply about both the staff and the overall operation. The restaurant is clean, well-run, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

My husband and I went to RedFarm last night for our anniversary. The experience was top notch! Everyone was so incredibly kind. Marissa, our server was amazing! She brought us a free dessert of our choice for our anniversary. They also significantly discounted our check because the music on the patio where we were sitting was pretty loud and couldn't be turned down. Honestly it really wasn't a problem for us! But their attention to detail and kindness meant a lot to us. But why you're really here... the food! - Crispy Spicy Beef was - Pan fried pork buns were amazing - Applewood smoked bacon fried rice was delicious - Pork and crab soup dumplings were sooooooo good - Pastrami eggrolls were really good but maybe not our favorite - Five Flavor chicken dumplings were very peanut forward but we both liked that! - Gold coin scallion pancakes were good. Loved the sauce that came with them. We ordered soooo much food (too much) so if I had to take something off it would be those. - crispy duck and crab dumplings did nothing for me. We ordered these based on a friends recommendation but they just didn't hit for us. Just to say everyone has their own tastes! Overall we loved it and would go back!

Not a bad experience but it lacked value. We made a reservation for three but we were sat at the communal table. I would think if you'd made a reservation you could get an acactual table, there were plenty of open tables when we were sat. We ordered soup dumplings, lettuce wraps, & pac-man dumplings for dim sum. The lettuce wraps were good, the soup dumpling were fine but over priced in my opinion, and the pac-man dumplings lacked flavor. For entrees we got: Spicy Beef - A little salty but yum! Crispy Skin Smoked Chicken - No, underwhelming and the skin wasn't even crispy at all. Wide Rice Noodles w/ BBQ Duck- My favorite! Would order again. Overall, some hits and misses, but not worth a trip downtown :/

Ambiance and services were great, but bottom line the food sucked. We ordered: lamb dumplings, crispy crab and duck dumpling, pan seared pork buns, bbq beef fried rice, and the cashew shrimp. Lamb dumplings were bland, the crispy crab dumpling were more theatrics than actual flavor. The bbq beef fried rice was super smokey and the cashew shrimp was somehow salty and bland. The pan seared pork buns were the best thing and actually very good.

Great dinner. Excellent and inventive cocktails. Great small plates and dim sum. Everything we had was tasty but all are a bit on the small side. PAC man dumplings were amusing and good but not amazing. Crispy beef was probably the small plate we had. Scallion pancake were savory good but tiny silver dollar pancakes. Larger dishes were also good. Server pushed the Peking duck but we didn't bite. Crispy skin chicken was likely the best. Next trip we'll just stick with lots of small plates. We were going to skip dessert but I'm glad we didn't. Custard buns were excellent as were the chocolate dumplings. Noisy vibrant atmosphere. Long communal tables but spacing is ample so you don't feel like your in each others way.

This place should be full for Sunday brunch; the food and the service was exceptional, and it was wild how empty it was.

In town for a concert and found this GREAT Happy Hour Spot! We pretty much ordered every item on the Small Bites happy hour menu and everything was AMAZING!!! plates came out in stages, crispy beef was a little too crispy but delicious flavor. The chicken and shrimp lollipops were a delightful surprise! Pan fried pork buns had an incredible "chorizo flavor". The STAR of the show for me was the BBQ fried rice. Not too much a BBQ taste but the beef was soooooo tender and rice cooked perfectly! Our server- Sire was an absolute Gem!!!! He was sooooo very friendly, professional and helpful! Very clean restaurant, spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating!

I'm shocked that fellow yelpers have given such low ratings for RedFarm. Originally conceived in New York, the Austin Branch opened a year or two ago. We went to RedFarm for a private party, and we had an incredible smorgasbord of different yummy Chinese dim sums and dishes. RedFarm is a high end interpretation of some of the best delicacies of Cantonese and Northern Chinese cuisine. If you are looking for super authentic Chinese, I'm not sure RedFarm will be your jam. But if you are looking for a fun and trendy place with yummy Chinese food then... THIS is among Austin's best. Yeah it's expensive... but isn't that common with all new restaurants with beautiful digs? We eat mostly whole food plant based and had plenty to eat. For the omnivores at the table, the Peking duck and soup dumplings looked like hits.

Dropped in for an early dinner and caught the tail end of happy hour (which was good given the pricing of the cocktails). The restaurant has a bar area where you can get a drink if you need to wait for a table. Seating is both within the restaurant and a covered patio area. It looks like the restaurant could accommodate large parties, but would really require advance reservations if you want to do that. According to the website - valet parking is available for $12 (plus tip). The happy hour menu was a welcome reprieve for pricing - both food and drinks. Cocktails were near the $20 mark so $10 happy hour pricing made them much more affordable (if not an indication of the mark up). Several appetizer plates were available as well for reduced pricing which gave us the opportunity to try more things. Our server Taylor was awesome and helped with recommendations and kept our little table full of food and devoid of empty plates. Overall - I would say that the food was pretty good albeit leaning more towards the over salted side. Pricing was rather elevated - which I think is owned in part to their other locales (NY and Miami) - this makes it less of a place I would have on rotation and more of an occasional change of pace restaurant. Here's what we had: Spicy Crispy Beef - Crisp (or at least hard) bits of fried beef tossed in a slightly spicy sauce (a little sweet/spicy) with onions. This was much better when hot - less so as it cooled. BBQ Duck Lettuce Wraps - a mix of dice duck and some veggies with beautiful Bibb lettuce leaves. Served with what appears to be a pico de Gallo and a sauce. We were excited about this dish but it was turned out to be just ok. The duck mix wasn't memorable, the pico was an odd accompaniment, but the sauce added a little more depth to the flavor). We wouldn't order this one again. Mushroom & Vegetable Spring Rolls - a bit of a misnomer since they aren't exactly spring rolls, but are more fried egg rolls. They show up looking like trees on a cucumber base with wild fried limbs. An interesting presentation, but the rolls were a surprise delight for the evening. Easily in our top 3. Chicken and Shrimp Lollipops - two long toothpicks adorned with a golf ball sized ball of shrimp and chicken that had been fried. If you try to bite - they will fall apart (maybe better as a single bite). We liked these. Ma Po Tofu with Chopped pork and shrimp - this was also a very good and also the least salty of the dishes we had. It paired well with a side of rice (but also - getting charged $5 for a bowl of rice??? I mean it's it a staple of Chinese food?) Wide Rice Noodles with BBQ'd Duck - this one had fairly authentic flavors with nice wide rice noodles and tasty duck. This one was universally well liked. Drinks - The Eastside Roku - Roku Gin, Bergamot, Butterfly Pea Blossom, Shiso, Cucumber and Lemon to combine in a flavorfully refreshing purple drink. Kiyushiki Old-Fashioned - Suntory Tiki, Nori, Angostura Bitteres, Ginger and Agave. Makes a pretty decent lightly flavored old-fashioned.

The Cheesecake Factory of dim sum. No no no no. The prices at this restaurant are criminal. $12 for TWO mediocre fried shrimp. $20 for 4 soup dumplings with rubbery skin and under seasoned soup. The service was nice but this place is extremely mid and overpriced. I was shook by the price to size ratio of the food. I get that we are in downtown Austin but if you're charging these prices your food better knock me outta the park. The food here barely registers as flavorful and is definitely not anything to write home about. Nothing was bad but nothing was great. It was all fine and small and underwhelming. There are so many other delicious dim sum restaurants to go to in Austin (see:Qi) that are so much more reasonable price wise. The pastrami eggroll was good and interesting but felt like it needed something to cut the heaviness like an acid. I won't be back but decide for yourselves.

The presentation was whimsical but unfortunately the portions sizes were pretty small. I realize it's dim sum but the lobster dumpling were just two small servings in a small cocktail glass. The Pac-Man dumplings were adorable! We were informed that there was a variety of dumplings on the platter (salmon, shrimp, bamboo, etc) but there must have been an error as each one tasted the same and had just shrimp as the key ingredient. Overall, cute place for a date night but likely won't return.

Great ambiance and the servers are always really welcoming. But that only gets so far at a restaurant. The food is really hit or miss and expensive for the sizes. The shrimp triangles are good but only three little triangles for $17, the short rib starter was so fatty and lacking flavor, I didn't finish it. $24 for snow peas without even any protein is steep. However, the key lime pie is some of the best I have ever had.

Among the recent influx of Chinese restaurants in Austin, Red Farm stands out as my favorite. I visited on a Friday night and was promptly seated on their covered patio. The restaurant boasts a modern ambiance with abundant wood tones and greenery. What particularly impressed me was the server addressing me by my first name throughout the meal, a rare personal touch. I kicked off my dining experience with the El Sabio cocktail, a bright and refreshing blend with yuzu flavor. For those inclined, they offer a diverse selection of beer, wine, and sake. Moving on to the main course, we opted for the Peking duck, recommended for sharing between two. Accompanied by three sauces, veggies, and pancake-like tortillas, it's best enjoyed taco-style. The duck was exceptional--crispy, flavorful, though admittedly, not budget-friendly. The menu also features an array of other tempting dishes, from rice and noodle options to dumplings and bao buns. With such stellar service and a tempting menu, I look forward to returning to explore more culinary delights.

Honestly this place was super overpriced and underwhelming. We were really excited to try this place since we love dimsum but nothing was especially impressive. Not to mention we also had a server that was quite pushy with trying to get us to order alot more than we wanted. We started with the crispy beef per her recommendation and there were sooo many pieces that were just fried batter. The ones that actually had beef were tasty. We then had the pan fried pork buns which were good. We then had the shrimp shumai which was standard and good. We ended with the applewood bacon fried rice which was probably our favorite and definitely a good portion size too. With places like Ling Wu that are stellar, I'm glad we checked this place off but probably won't be back.

Food- 3 stars. Everything was bland... except the Truffle Mushroom Scallion Pancakes which was really just all mushroom topping and no discernible truffle flavor on overly thick half dollar size scallion pancake which had no flavor by itself....so the 3 Chili Chicken needed seasoning badly but the spice of the chiles was okay. Then there were the Wide Rice Noodles with Duck. The duck skin was grossly soft and flabby, not crispy at all and noodles were mushy. Service - 3 stars. He came off as very arrogant and mildly dismissive when answering menu questions but was knowledgeable. And very opinionated about what to get and what not to get without being asked. Ambience - 2 stars. Very, very loud. Tables also very close together. Definitely NOT an intimate or upscale experience. I read that it was beautiful. Where??? Prices are ridiculously high. $19.25 - 4 chicken dumplings $19 - 4 coin sized scallion pancakes with no discernible truffle taste $32 - for an average, regular chicken Chinese dish that they charged an extra $5 for a scoop of white rice because it doesn't come with rice $105 for one Peking duck This is a place we will never, ever go to again.

This place is a great spot for a fun night out! I loved everything we got, especially the crispy beef. They also have a great happy hour on food and drinks! The spicy marg drink is so good. Decor inside is beautiful. The manager was very nice and helpful!

My husband and I came on a Wednesday night for date night. We heard great things, so we couldn't wait to try! The restaurants is upscale, with low lighting and a mix of chairs and comfy couches. Service was excellent. The staff knew what they were talking about and food came out pretty quickly. For two, we ordered the pork soup dumplings, crispy beef, pastrami egg rolls, the wide noodles with duck and the key lime pie for dessert. Sadly, I wasn't impressed or satisfied with RedFarm's food, especially for a high price. The soup dumplings and noodles lacked flavors. The crispy beef was alright and the pastrami egg rolls tasted like something I could get at a local bar. The key lime pie shocked me! It was really good (probably fav dish), but $16 for a small slice?! I don't think so. I would come back fro the service, but the food was very subpar for me, especially at a high price.

THE BIG: Modern American-Chinese cuisine in downtown Austin. Nice decor inside and parking is relegated to the street or parking garages nearby. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here on a low key wednesday night and it was just that. We had a little wait while being seated which was weird because not that many people was inside. We ordered the pastrami egg rolls, crispy beef, shrimp/crab soup dumplings, bbq duck flat noodles, and the key lime pie. All portions were tiny to be honest. The best was probably the soup dumplings, but at 4 pieces for $25, there was more to be had. Service was great. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall damage done for 5 items was around $140. Very pricey for the amount of food we received and honestly the food was mid. I'd maybe come back to try the duck but it is spendy at $105. I could get that at better places around Austin.

We had a nice time there. It might be a little pricey for what it is but everything was tasty. The service was good, and the restaurant was cute. I appreciated that despite it just being two of us they still sat us at a booth unprompted so we could enjoy a cozy date night out. They do ask you order everything at once and they'll course it out. This isn't a practice I enjoy and I would have liked some dumplings with my cocktail while we figured out mains. Be aware, we went planning to use a deal on inKind. When it came to pay though the app was giving us errors after applying the discount but wouldn't accept payment. It's less than 24 hours later but we haven't heard back from inkind. To no fault of the restaurant but be aware if you're going with a plan to use inkind it may not work.

Fantastic service! The staff were all knowledgeable, kind and friendly. I can't say enough about the manager of the restaurant. He came to the table and asked questions, made recommendations and made sure each person was happy with their dinning experience! The food was delicious, the dumplings were perfect to share, along with the curry. I would highly recommended this location if in the Austin area!

Great spot! Parking sucks, but the hype is real. Food & service on point. Everything is made with care and layered flavors for an outstanding experience.

Stopped by RedFarm for an early dinner on Christmas (thank to for staying open ). The interior feels very warm and inviting. The staff was top notch. We probably had 7-8 people stop by our table to clean, swap plates, pour water, take our order, etc. The food is good with plenty of new non-traditional takes on traditional items like lamb dumplings and pastrami egg rolls. The price is where I'm struggling. We spent over $220 for 2 people. This place is definitely worth checking out, but I wouldn't show up too hungry.

Totally enjoyed this meal and the overall vibes of the restaurant! They also had an excellent wine list! The service was also stellar I felt like the staff was friendly, knowledgeable about the food and over all wanted me to enjoy my meal! My friend Lauren has some severe allergies and they easily accommodated all our food so it was safe to eat! Thank you Red Farm! Still dreaming of the spicy crispy beef! It was so good! I also loved the pork and shrimp dumplings! I think the bacon fried rice was also very good and I'm not a fan of fried rice typically. We also ordered the steak salad and it was super light and fresh. I enjoyed the vinaigrette! I enjoyed all of these items and I cannot wait to go back in the future! It's such a new restaurant that I can't wait to see it blossom and really perfect the dishes!

Hello, DIM SUM! I've enjoyed RedFarm Austin twice, once after the first opening and Christmas Eve Dinner, thank you for being open and for the private room with the "I can't believe my eyes, is that a Lazy Susan" ?, which makes all Chinese dinners entertaining and joyful! The service has a red-carpet family approach; not only does the waiter treat you as family, but each Manager also comes by to welcome you! RedFarm is the green market sensibility to modern, inventive Chinese food and super-charged dim sum. Master chef Joe Ng's menu is a clean, fresh approach to Chinese food, with signature dishes including clever dim sum creations Ng is known for and small plates: My favorites are the cutest as can be: Pac-Man dumplings! The Yuzu wasabi shrimp, please give me more. And the modern twist on classic main dishes, including tender marinated rib steak with steamed baby bok choy and spicy sea bass. I can't forget Ed's pastrami egg roll, Hello Lover! Restaurant designer Jun Aizaki's farm-to-table mindset was brought to life in the 1828 townhouse parlor, creating a classic farmhouse feel. Whether you are in NYC West Village or the Upper West Side, Red Farm Austin is growing to be a mirror image of the incredible NYC locations. RedFarm is now on my list of Austin's top 5 outstanding Chinese restaurants. Cheers.

Had to try out this restaurant! It has cross-cultural vibes. There is a RedFarm in NYC and anticipating opening in Miami. After perusing the menu, I ordered the Peking Duck. I am not sure if I actually have had this dish before. The duck was not very flavorful on it's own but it was accompanied by a few sauces. Served with a few sparse veggies and light pancakes (tortillas). It was an ample amount of food to be shared. Will go back to try some of the more reasonably priced dishes. Service was great!

Visited Red Farm after recently visiting the other new Chinese restaurant in town (Zoé Tong) and unfortunately was not blown away. We were able to easily book a reservation in advance and were seated quickly, however our server took about 30 minutes to take our order, then had to take it again 10 minutes later after she misplaced her notebook. We ordered the shrimp-stuffed shishito poppers with tomatillo sauce, pan fried pork buns, long life noodles with morel mushrooms and yellow leeks, applewood smoked bacon fried rice, and three chili chicken with peanuts, and split it between four people. The portion sizes are slightly above average but still rather pricey, and we left the restaurant still hungry. I'd recommend ordering the gluten free version of the shishito poppers which come grilled instead of fried and have a much better texture (there was a kitchen mixup so we ended up trying both the gluten free and menu versions -- trust me!). The pan fried pork buns were also good and had the right amount of crispness, however came out kind of cold. The three chili chicken was our favorite dish. The peppers have good flavor and the chicken was tender and perfectly cooked. In contrast, the long life noodles did not have a lot of flavor, however the morel and brown button mushrooms in the noodles were delicious. Red Farm's applewood smoked bacon fried rice also did not have a lot of flavor and was pretty dry. If you order this dish I would definitely request soy sauce or any one of their other sauces, it is not already on the table. Their sauces are very flavorful and delicious. We tried the peanut coconut satay, hoisin, soy sauce, and housemade chili oil. The drinks were flavorful too. Our favorite was the El Sabio, which had delicious yuzu foam. The drinks take a while to come out, so I would recommend ordering them as soon as possible after you're seated. They bring out fresh plates for everyone after each dish which can be nice if you do not want sauces/flavors mixing, however seemed kind of wasteful. The restaurant decor is trendy and its location is conveniently located on West Third Street. Overall, I was expecting more from a restaurant at this price point that is successfully operating multiple locations in New York. Maybe it is just this restaurant, or maybe they are still experiencing growing pains, but I am not sure if or when I'll be returning.

Well the service was nice and I like the concept of bringing food out as it is ready... however! I think everything was already ready hours before as it all came out cold and within minutes. At least toss this stuff in an oven or even a microwave for me. The outdoor seating area is pretty decent but the red lighting was not fun for me. So other than the food being cold, it all tasted like things you could easily make at home. Not sure if that's what they're going for, but I don't like when I eat food and it reminds me of a worse version of something I made at home. THREE CHILI CHICKEN, PEANUTS - Just a subpar dish that tastes like soy and sugar. Any heat to it? Of course not! They tell you that the peppers are only for decoration but I ate them anyway. Best part of the entire meal was experiencing -something- via the spice of the peppers I naughtily ate. SPICY CRISPY BEEF - I hope you like ginger (and of course soy + sugar) because you're getting a lot of it. I swear I was biting into a thumb of ginger with some of these bites, but the more balanced bites were tolerable. JUMBO SHRIMP WITH SEASONAL VEGETABLES, CASHEWS & XO SAUCE - You're gonna get your dose of soy-sugar here too but I think it was executed a bit better here. Had some balance to it. Still not good. PAN FRIED LAMB DUMPLINGS (4) - A bit mushy and simply didn't taste good to me. Maybe I don't like lamb as much as I thought, but something was amiss here. I would have been upset if I had paid $10 per plate for this at some national Chinese chain, but the icing on the cake was that this was all about $118 total. I'd also much rather prefer to go to a national Chinese chain. This is what 1-star tastes like. Red Farm. If you've read or glanced over what I said and still decide to go then I suggest you order one preliminary dish to try things out.

A Delightful Dining Experience at Red Farm in Downtown Austin We recently had the pleasure of dining at Red Farm in downtown Austin, and it was an experience worth sharing. The standout feature of our evening was the impeccable service provided by our server, Natalie, who truly went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. She gets from us for sure! The culinary highlight of the evening was the truffle scallion pancakes. The menu offered a diverse selection of dim sum and main entrees, each dish impressing us with its unique and delicious combination of ingredients. Among the dishes we sampled were the scallion pancakes, hot & sour soup, siomai, pastrami eggroll, crispy beef, green beans, vegetable fried rice, steak, and broccoli. The variety allowed us to savor a range of flavors, showcasing the chef's skill in combining traditional and innovative elements. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere, both inside and outside, added to the overall appeal of the dining experience. We particularly enjoyed the covered outdoor patio, which remained toasty even in cold weather. The fact that the patio is dog-friendly was a delightful touch, making it a great spot for pet owners. While the quality of the food and service justified a five-star rating, the only drawback was the price point. The overall cost seemed a bit high for the dining experience, which is the sole reason for awarding four stars. However, the exceptional service from Natalie and the delicious truffle scallion pancakes certainly made our visit to Red Farm a memorable one, and I would recommend it to those looking for a unique dining experience in downtown Austin.

Caveat overall: I went back and forth balancing everything between 3 and 4 stars. I took into account Austin market, holidays, etc. TLDR to eaters: expensive for confused food and experience. Looking for dumplings you can enjoy? Look elsewhere. This was hard. Let me start with the easy - very cute and inviting. Their dark wood ceiling as a sound board and also contrast to white washed brick was actually extremely well played. yes, we notice. Here is where things get tricky because I don't think the service itself was not fantastic and the food itself was not fantastic.... It was a combined experience that I'm not sure was intentional. Either way, it was flawlessly executed... I had to quickly write this review because we couldn't even enjoy our food. They tell you to order the entire family style meal at once (cool I love expectation setting) but then what happened was a whirlwind of "what the fuck happened? Did we eat?" Situation. Food was dropped at the too small table without saying what dish it was, so fast (again could be great service) they had to stack plates then tried taking plates where we weren't even done and it was pretty stressful. Now, dumpling family style street food is fast, and honestly amazeballs.... Were they trying to mimick that? Idk. But if they were, then don't charge that much to not even enjoy the food ‍ three of us had a total of 5 drinks (3 beers and 2 of the house roses) along with three dumplings and black bass for $188 before tip. So long story short: it has potential? Would like to see them figure out which angle they're going for and nail it. Before then, I will not be back. Too stressful and I like to taste my food.

Yes it's pricey but the food here is quite elevated in comparison to run of the mill Asian fusion places. They do a really good job of making their take on Asian favorites interesting and tasty. It's not boring food. The execution on each plate and the variety of flavors is impressive. They also have many great options for Vegans of which the best is the Happy Buddha. Our favorites were the Pastrami Egg Roll, Crispy beef, Suffed shishito peppers, and shrimp/snow pea dumplings. These were top notch dishes. Service was super friendly and prompt.

- We had a reservation on Monday but they ended up only operating Wednesday thru Sunday. So they moved us to Wednesday but took very good care of us. - The restaurant had farm crates, ducks and plants for decor and it was buzzing with people. - Our waiter was very friendly and explained the background of RedFarm and the owners and their passion. - He made great recommendations for us on both drinks and the food - the most popular and personal favorites. Drinks: - The Lễ Club Hot was spicy, tangy, smoky and refreshing. I would get this drink again. - The old fashioned was on point and had a great flavor Food - You can taste and smell the wok hay from the various dishes which is a good thing - The truffled scallion pancakes were delicious. Mushroom flavored with crispy leeks and we topped it with the house made crispy chili oil. - Lamb dumplings - lamb flavor but not gamey. They added ginger to balance. Different flavor - lamb and cumin. - Duck noodles - husband said it's the best duck he's had in Austin. They say it has less fat and it's higher quality. It had a perfect amount of fat for flavor. The noodles were delicious too. - the lobster came with a tail and two claws, it was also delicious and had that wok fried ginger flavor. Our favorite was the duck with noodle. It's a comfort food.

Hands down the best Asian food in Austin ! Amazing dumplings, perfect wrapper and succulent fillings. The duck is the signature dish and absolutely worth trying. Wonderful service and ambiance !

We had reservations for a Sunday for dinner. There were a lot of empty tables and only 3 other parties there. Service was great and the ambience was good but I wish so many tables open and available they would have sitted us and the neighbor party... not right next to each other since there was plenty of space. We couldn't hear our conversation because we were seated too close to the other party. Dining would have been more enjoyable and not a repeat of conversation because of no one can hear each other. Place is striving for upscale and the prices for the dishes are set on the higher end. We had ordered the following: 1. PAC man shrimp dumplings - 1/5: love the creativity of this dish but it just feels short. The dumpling was thick and chewy almost like it still needed time to steam. 2. Pan fried pork buns 5/5: one of the best dish we had. Great ratio between meat to bun. Flavorful and the dough wasn't thick which I love. There were grounded beef topped on the bun. Unique to have and change of flavors between the two different meat. Crispy bun and highly recommended this dish. 3. Spicy crispy beef - 2/5 was crispy but had no heat whatsoever. Very small portion and was salty to eat by itself. Not served with rice. 4. Applewood smoked bacon fried rice: 5/5 I was pleasantly surprised how great this dish was. I never had bacon fried rice and this one was stellar. Smoky crunchy and was seasoned well. Balanced and love the pop of green onions in it. Perfect ratio to share amongst 4 ppl. 5. Wide rice noodle with duck- 1/5: before ordering I had ask the staff if the duck skin was crispy? He said yes, the duck skin was not crispy and it was rubbery. Wide noodles were mushy and was too salty. One noted. 6. Grilled prime steak with asparagus- 1/5: tender but the steak was served in a liquid marinade sauce. Flavor was ok. 7. Mushroom & veggie spring rolls - 1/5: super hard to eat because the spring rolls had crispy tops sticking out of one end. It was presented like 2 eggroll "tree" stuck on sticks into a a base cucumber stand. Eggroll was mushy side and lacked flavor. Super oily outside and inside like the eggroll was not completely sealed and the fry oil got into the eggroll. 2/7 dishes we liked. Proportions are small and food is super over priced for the quality and quantity of the food. The most disappointed was the one with the duck. If the staff had said the skin wasn't crispy we would have not ordered it. Thank goodness we didn't ordered the whole duck. Honesty is the best policy. Due to this and our experience we will not be returning.

Redfarm was one of top restaurants ive been waiting for to open this year in Austin. I really liked how they added their own twist/flavors to traditionally chinese dishes. The teas we ordered were also really nice. I personally thought their food was way better than wu chow. The peking duck was tasty but i think i prefer bamboo house's duck. The chicken dumplings and the crispy beef were my favorite dishes of the evening. Will definitely be back to try out their full menu in the future.

I was excited to try this restaurant but unfortunately, the hype did not live up to expectations. The crispy beef came out cold and had very little actual beef in the dish (mostly breading). The lamb dumplings and the pork+shrimp shumai were probably our favorite things on the menu. The three chili chicken was a bit undercooked and the duck in the wide noodles was a bit slimy. I wonder if the kitchen is still working things out as the restaurant recently opened. If I'm being completely honest, I'd go to Wu Chow or Lin's for upscale Chinese food (especially given Redfarm's expensive prices as well).

I casually dropped in for happy hour for a glass of wine. Wow! I was surprised! I started with the candied walnut shrimp with yuzu & wasabi, then, Kowloon beef tarts, BBQ Duck lettuce wraps, pastrami egg rolls, a variety of dumplings, steamed redfish in a lotus leaf, all carefully curated by Jacob. Excellent service, nice atmosphere, amazing food

If I could give this place 22 stars I would! Blown away by the experience. How to describe the luxuriousness of this food? I can't!! It's like nothing I've ever had! Pastrami egg rolls -- interpretative dance in your mouth. OMG! To die for. Our cocktails were served directly from Jesus I'm sure. I ordered BBQ Duck with rice noodles and the duck was so succulent and tender and the noodles were so full of flavor just kill me now. My husband ordered Filet with Broccoli and it was so tender you could cut with a fork! YOU MUST GET HERE RIGHT AWAY. Come hungry!!!!!

I will say service was amazing. Our server was attentive and his team ran food and drinks out in a timely manner. We made it there for happy hour. Specialty drinks were $10 compared to the $16-18 normal price. We tried a ton of appetizers bc they were discounted on happy hour. Top faves were the crispy beef, the candied walnuts with shrimp, and the shrimp and pork shumai. I was disappointed with the majority of the entrees. The only ones I thought were decent were the fried rices. Probably the best was the duck fried rice that I ordered Togo and ate the next day. The black cod fish had a nice flavor but the veggies lacked any flavor. The 3 Chile chicken was good but only bc it was spicy. The tofu was super slimy. They did give us a complimentary yuzu pie aka key lime pie. Wasn't awful but not something I would order. If I go back I would only order apps and a fried rice.

I excitedly ventured to RedFarm last night for a dear friend's birthday. We had a reservation for two and were warmly greeted and seated by the gracious host who wished my dining mate a happy birthday, as it was in the reservation notes. She gave us a cozy booth :) We were greeted by someone who took our drink order but didn't have answers to any questions. No big deal, our server arrived shortly afterwards and was full of answers! She had the bartender create really delicious mocktails for us with some general specifications. Super refreshing and delicious! My dining mate is a bit of a picky eater so she had lots of questions about the ingredients and our server was very helpful to steer her in the right direction. We ordered the crispy beef, soft shell crab, and several different dim sum dumplings right out of the gate. I LOVED the crispy beef! The softshell crab was battered and fried and tasty but I didn't care for the lemon sauce. It seemed like it needed something to round out the flavor and was pretty heavy on corn starch. All of the dumplings were fantastic! The PacMan Dim Sum was really cute :) We also ordered the seafood fried rice and the snowpea leaves and garlic. Both were incredible! Next time, I want to try the Sea Bass and the broccoli and shitake mushroom entrees. We were stuffed so for dessert, we went light and got the fruit plate, which was fresh and offered a nice variety of fruit. The mangos were rock hard but the lychees made up for it. I definitely want to return to RedFarm, especially with a slightly more adventurous dining mate. They lose a star for the softshell crab and the kind of snarky server who would occasionally come over to our table without communicating to our actual server and sow seeds of confusion. Our actual server was perfectly attentive and great!

Food was amazing and everyone in the restaurant was kind! Had a pretty rough day and they did everything in their power to make it a better one with their hospitality 10/10 definitely recommend

The manager and Giovanni, our server were beyond excellent (on Aug 28, 2024) . Every aspect of the experience from the time we entered to the dessert was A+++ both in terms of food quality but service. My friend and I were celebrating our birthdays and this was worth every penny. Must haves: the ribeye steak was a huge portion and melt in your mouth level tender. We got the lobster and egg dish which was beautifully presented and tasty as heck. Be sure to ask for the desserts on offer, they aren't on the menu but they are amazing (we had a key lime pie, and chocolate soup dumplings). This was a top 10 places/ best Chinese food ever in your life level meal!

Service was on point. Ambiance was cool, though gets very loud depending on how full the dining area gets. The food was incredible! Our part of five ordered six dishes. Shared family style. It was plenty of food. Would be happy to return to try more of their menu.

restaurants. Recently, I saw a TikTok video about a place that looked great, so I decided to plan a date there with my partner. I called the restaurant, and they quickly answered the phone. I asked if they had any openings, even though it was already 7:30 PM on a Saturday night. The lady who answered was very nice and offered to make the reservation over the phone. While on my way to the restaurant, I realized I was running late, so I called to let them know. They were very understanding. When we arrived, all the servers were super nice, and the food was exceptional. Everything was delicious. I'm definitely going back!

Red Farm Austin is a trendy new restaurant on 7th. If you're not a fan of duck, Red Farm will turn you into a convert. The wild rice noodle with bbq Peking duck was delicious. Also, I'd highly recommend the Chilean sea bass. Happy Buddha, our vegetarian dish with lotus root and mushrooms was also excellent. It is part of their Lunar New Year menu so not sure how long it will last. I have had some wonderful Asian desserts but wasn't excited with their options. Cocktails were great. Thanks Red Farm team for a wonderful evening.

Peking Duck all the way!!! The service was wonderful and the ambiance was great. Easy in-out for a restaurant downtown.

Service was outstanding. We went in during happy hour for our party of 6. We tried everything on the HH menu and the flavors, quality and presentation were amazing. It's a must when you're in Austin. Very fun spot!

The first four dishes were great! Crispy beef, walnut shrimp, shrimp Snow pea dumplings and pork buns. But the last two pastrami egg roll was so so and the soup dumplings were undercooked, starchy and doughy. Ice tea is charged per refill, Just like New York and these are New York owners but seriously this is Austin. Our waiter did not tell us this. Ambience is very nice, service was wonderful, food came out in stages like you want with dim sum. So stick to water, do not order soup Dumplings. We will come back and try again.

I could have sworn I kept seeing that they had gluten free soup dumplings and a large dim sum menu. They didn't, but what I tried was still pretty good, especially for gluten free options.

Good food 10/10 Service 10/10 this low key feels like fine dining. I'm blowing away. The whole experience was wholesome. I wouldn't change anything about our dining experience. Very cute and well executed ambience.

The food was incredible, we had Pastrami Egg Rolls, Pac Man Shrimp Dumplings, Lobster Dumplings and Chicken Dumplings. Our server, Sire, was very sweet, knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. We will be back!