Happy Dragon Xian Taste — Restaurant in Round Rock

As a huge noodle lover myself, I rushed over there later that evening with my dining group so we could eat. My biggest worry was that there would be a long line and we would have to wait. Fortunately, that wasn't the case but the tables were all filled with other Asians ordering noodles from the newly revamped menu.

I ordered the traditional Biang Biang Spicy Handmade Noodles. The noodles were wide and chewy, the exact type of noodles that I enjoy and was searching for. I do recommend mixing the noodles with the vinegar sauce at the bottom so you get the full flavor of the dish. But I must warn you, the spice level on it was fire . On future orders, I may ask request for the spiciness to be toned down for mine because I was downing water like mad and reaching for the napkins constantly.

Also tried out the Handmade Noodles with Pork, Vegetable, Tomato & Egg Sauce. This dish allowed me to try out multiple flavors at once so I could get a feel of their offerings. The pork belly was a bit dry for my taste, I prefer the melt in your mouth kind that is cooked in a slow gentle braise, but I understand that it could be time consuming in the kitchen compared to a quick stir fry. The tomato and egg sauce was good and the vegetables consisted primarily of bok choy and potatoes, which I enjoyed. They used the same exact spice as for the Biang Biang noodles, so I would recommend skipping the spice if you don't like spicy food. It was essentially the Biang Biang noodle dish with pork belly, potatoes, and eggs & tomatoes added on top.

In my rush to order, I accidentally ordered the stir-fried Liang Pi instead of the traditional Liang Pi dish that I had intended to, but it was still tasty .

The staff did confirm that they launched this new menu just one week ago to gauge interest in food from their hometown. I informed them that I would definitely return to try out the other handmade noodle dishes at the restaurant and for them to please continue offering authentic hand-pulled noodles as there aren't a lot of options in the Austin area! It Saves me from making a trip to Dallas...

Tldr: the new menu is pretty great

The wait: we arrived 7 pm and didn't get seated until 7:30 pm. It was also busy yesterday (Friday) at about 6:30 pm too and we ended leaving that day bc we were in a rush. Today, the food ended up coming pretty fast and when we left there were several open tables.

The food:

Sesame Liang Pi - definitely our favorite. Super saucy and very refreshing. The right ratio of sesame sauce and chilli oil! The wheat gluten is always delicious and the sauce made it so much better. Noodles were "perfect" (according to my partner). It's a vegetarian dish, but I didn't miss the protein at all (and Liang pi usually is vegetarian)

Beef noodle soup - note that there's a beef intestine noodle soup and a regular beef noodle soup. We got the spicy regular beef noodle soup. The noodles were hefty without being too thick and still a little Al dente - just the right texture. The beef was a little chewy and it could have had more vegetables. It was too spicy for me (I'm weak), but the perfect spicy level for my partner.

Lamb Hui Mian - the noodles were the same as in the beef noodle soup (ie really delicious) and the broth was light and not spicy at all. The lamb meat was a little dry but overall great flavor from the soup and meat

Pig ears - a little more cartilage and chew than I'm used to but it worked! I liked the cilantro and onions that were added in and it wasn't too spicy. It was a pretty big portion (more than I was expecting) so we will be eating this for the next few days!

Service overall was really good, even with the wait. The staff was super friendly and attentive once...

Best Chinese noodle place in Austin. This restaurant recently changed ownership so ignore all the reviews from before 2025. It's now run by a couple who brings authentic Shaanxi regional cuisine, something the Austin area is seriously lacking.

All of the flavors are spot on. The menu selection offers noodle dishes you can't get anywhere else in Austin bc most of our Chinese restaurants here lean towards Sichuan or Cantonese food. The wide noodles are handmade and cooked to an excellent texture. The spiciness is well-balanced and not overwhelming. The service is fast and the prices are very reasonable.

We tried so many dishes: The Traditional Liang Pi (#3) is highly recommended. The flavor and textures are on point with what you'd get in China. We asked for the cucumbers on the side and they were very accommodating The #37 (Highly recommended hand-made noodles with pork, vegetable, tomato and egg sauce) is a must try. It takes the toppings from their three main noodle dishes and puts them all onto one. It sounds weird but they balance each other out into an absolutely fragrant dish. Highly recommended indeed! The #28 (Spicy Hot Oil Seared Stewed Pork Hand Made Noodles) is the pure pork version of the #37. It's good but I think having the other two toppings elevates the flavor The #42 (Classic Hand Made Beef Noodles) is the best beef noodle soup in Austin according to my Taiwanese husband who is super picky about his beef noodle soup.

This place is on par with good noodle places we've had in NYC and Bay Area. We don't live close by but will come by regularly bc I absolutely...