Don Don Express — Restaurant in Austin

I’m perplexed. Why are there so many great reviews about this place? Surely someone is paying for bots to create positive reviews.

Well, it worked! I went to this location tonight at approximately 9pm. Their closing time is 9:30. I arrived without another customer in the place and the owners were eating dinner with their family. I felt bad, I don’t want disrupt a family meal. On to my salivary nourishment or lack there of!

It was HORRIBLE!!! A frozen food meal from HEB would be a Michelin rated meal in comparison and even that is being gratuitous!

The hot and sour soup was nothing more than beef consume, cornstarch and a very insignificant amount of vegetables, if that’s what you can call it.

The pork egg roll which the owner sold me on was burnt. The sauce to dip it in was once again, water, red dye, cornstarch, sugar and a sprinkle of vinegar, really disgusting. The hot mustard, if I can even call it that, came in a “to go” ketchup style packet that was a far cry from anything it should have resembled.

We also ordered the crab appetizers It was basically the leftovers of spicy imitation crab filling with old wonton dough. Please refer to the picks for this.

I hear you, “What do you expect from cheap Chinese food”? Well… Something edible at the VERY LEAST! This meal has now found is $60 home in my garbage disposal.

It was DISGUSTING beyond belief!! I wouldn’t refer my worst enemy to eat here!! DON’T waste your time or money in this...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this fantastic restaurant and I must say, the ramen and fried rice were absolutely delicious! The flavors were simply mouth-watering and had my taste buds dancing with joy. The ramen noodles were cooked to perfection and the broth was rich and flavorful, while the fried rice was loaded with fresh vegetables and the perfect amount of seasoning.

I was blown away by how well the chefs had crafted these dishes, taking them to a whole new level of excellence. Every bite was like a culinary adventure, with the flavors blending together in perfect harmony to create a truly unforgettable experience.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was also fantastic, with a cozy and welcoming ambiance that added to the overall experience. The staff were friendly and attentive, always ready to offer their recommendations and make sure that I had everything I needed.

Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience. The ramen and fried rice alone are worth the trip, and the overall experience is one that you will not forget. This is definitely a restaurant that I will be visiting again in the...

Update Apr 2023 I was a big fan of this place until today! Today I ordered a tempura shrimp don and marinated beef don, paid $28+. First thing i noticed when i opened the bag with my order was the size of the boxes - they were smaller. To my surprise amount of food I got was significantly smaller than just a few months before. There was spring mix mentioned in the menu, but none of the dishes had any vegetables. Marinated beef was sprinkled with some green onion, thats it. Over the last couple years the prices went up multiple times (which is understandable) and the amount and quality of food went south :( I will probably give this place one more chance in a couple months, but if nothing changes, I'll have to find a better alternative.

Original post, 2021 This is my go to place for Asian food.. Good quality and tasty dishes, on par with many more expensive local Asian restaurants but for a...