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Try some dim sum: Hitlist of Austin's Asian restaurants open on Christmas Day
So, Thanksgiving has come and gone and now you’re staring down the barrel of yet another holiday’s worth of meal preparations and family entertaining.
While learning a few new culinary tricks is always a crowd-pleaser, there’s nothing wrong with shaking it up and trading in the traditional Christmas dinner for a little dim sum instead. See below for a list of area restaurants open on Christmas Day:
This Austin classic specializes in Hunan cuisine and features dim sum on the weekends.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
3407 Greystone Drive
(512) 343.9307
Friendly environment and Pan-Asian fare, Chon Som offers a range of options from Thai delicacies to inventive sushi rolls.
Christmas Day: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
2013 Wells Branch Pkwy., Suite 109
(512) 989.5559
Authentic and consistent are two words often used to describe this local favorite.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
8557 Research Blvd., #116
(512) 832.8788
This South Austin favorite boasts two menus — authentic Cantonese and a more traditional version.
4534 West Gate Blvd.
Christmas Day: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
(512) 892.6699
Insider Tip: Chinatown Center
Karen Boyer, Executive Director of the Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce lets us in on her favorite North Austin destinations for Asian Cuisine — Chinatown Center. “They have so many wonderful spots there — Vietnamese, Chinese, Pho restaurants and noodle houses — and even this one place where you can get delicious bubble tea. If you’re out looking for something new to try, I’d definitely say you should explore one of these delicious Asian restaurants.”
Chinatown Center
10901 N. Lamar Blvd.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(512) 339.0234
Christmas Day: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (or possibly later)
(512) 821.1022
Christmas Day: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(512) 873.8235