Mon–Fri · until 2:30 PM
Lunch Special
- Lunch-size entrée
- Two scoops of steamed or fried rice
- A fried beef or veg egg roll
From$9.25
Available on select entrées only.
Three generations. One table.A family Chinese American restaurant in Austin
The same family and Grandma’s homemade sauces, serving Austin since 1984.
Founded by Your King Chen & May Pao, 1984
Est. 1984
In 1984, Your King Chen and May Pao opened a ten-table restaurant on a little hill on William Cannon. 42 years later, their daughter Judy and their grandsons are still cooking the family’s recipes on Slaughter Lane.
From our family to yours
From the kitchen
House favorites
General Tso's Chicken
The OG since 1984. Crispy chicken tossed in our signature sweet, savory, and spicy General Tso’s sauce. An Austin favorite for generations.
$12.95
Beef with Broccoli
One of our all-time favorites. Tender sliced beef and fresh broccoli in rich, savory brown sauce.
$12.95
Sesame Chicken (or Beef)
Our most loved dish, and our #1 bestseller. Crispy chicken (or beef) tossed in Grandma’s sweet-and-spicy sesame sauce. The one that keeps Austin coming back.
$12.95
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Crispy white-meat chicken with Grandma’s homemade sweet & sour sauce served on the side. A family-table classic.
$11.95
Pork Dumplings
Our 2012 Austin Chronicle Critics’ Pick potstickers, still a China Dynasty favorite. Six pork dumplings with dumpling sauce, pan-fried with crispy bottoms or steamed until tender.
$7.25
Lo Mein
Soft noodles with broccoli, cabbage, yellow onions, carrots, mushrooms, napa cabbage and celery in soy sauce.
$12.45
Our story
Est. 1984 on William Cannon.
It began with about ten tables and a lot of help from family and friends. In 1989 we moved to Slaughter Lane, and we have been here ever since.
- 1984The first China Dynasty opens on William Cannon
- 1989A bigger home on Slaughter Lane
- TodayThree generations, 42 years and counting
Made in our kitchen
Grandma’s sauces
We’re known for our sauces, and every one is made from Grandma’s recipes, the same way since 1984.
- 01
Brown Sauce
Our bestseller. Rich, savory, and packed with umami. Think soy sauce, but better.
- 02
Sweet & Sour
Homemade with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Served on the side to keep everything crispy. Perfect for dipping your favorite appetizers.
- 03
General Tso’s
A customer favorite. Sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy with just the right kick.
- 04
Garlic Sauce
Bold and garlicky, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang.
- 05
Lemon
Homemade, sweet, and with a hint of pineapple. Served on the side to keep everything crispy.
- 06
White Ginger
Light, clean, and delicate. A perfect match for snow peas or Buddha’s Delight.
Every day
Lunch & dinner specials
Any time · any dinner entrée
House Dinner Combo
- A fried beef or veg egg roll
- Egg drop, hot & sour, or 2-piece wonton soup
Add to any entrée$3
Rice does not come with lo mein house dinners.
In the press
Austin’s been talking
The Austin Chronicle
Critics’ Pick, 2012
Best Way to Start a Chinese Meal
“A triumvirate of amazing starters.”
Read the archived piece“Nothing fancy; just great, dependable Chinese food.”
The Austin ChronicleRead on Austin Chronicle “Dishes with that kind of simple grace.”
Austin American-StatesmanRead the archived piece A profile of our family and the loyal customers who kept us going through 2020.
FOX 7 AustinRead on FOX 7 Austin
Visit
On Slaughter Lane since 1989
Mon – Sat 11 AM – 9 PMHours
- Mon – Sat
- 11 AM – 9 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Takeout & delivery only. Online orders close 15 minutes before closing.