First Chinese
Alternate Names (2)
1st Chinese BBQ First Chinese BBQ
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Score Breakdown
6.8 / 10
high confidence 19 signals computed May 30, 2026, 03:30 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | 17 | 12 | 7.93 | 0.50 | 3.96 | ||
| 5.59 | 1 (958 reviews) | 0.50 dyn | 5.40 | 0.50 | 2.70 | ||
| Awards | 0.95 | 1 | bonus, no Bayesian | +0.14 | — | +0.14 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 6.67
+ Award bonus = +0.14 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 6.8
+ Award bonus = +0.14 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 6.8
Per-Category Scores (4)
| Category | Type | Score | Signals | Confidence | Computed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | cuisine | 6.9 | 13 | medium | 5/30/2026 | |
| Cantonese | cuisine | 5.4 | 3 | low | 5/30/2026 | |
| BBQ | cuisine | 5.1 | 2 | low | 5/30/2026 | |
| Vietnamese | cuisine | 4.8 | 1 | low | 5/30/2026 |
Locations (1)
+ Add Location| Name | Address | Type | Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Chinese BBQ | 10901 N Lamar Blvd Ste D401 Austin | restaurant | 86 | Edit |
Signals (20)
View All| Type | Value | Categories | Location | Sentiment | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award | 0.1 | Chinese | — | positive | Eater - The Best Chinese Food in Austin | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.4 (958 reviews) | — | First Chinese BBQ | — | Google Places - First Chinese BBQ | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 958 | — | First Chinese BBQ | — | Google Places - First Chinese BBQ | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Chinese BBQ | ChineseBBQ | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Chinese BBQ | BBQChinese | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Chinese BBQ... those serve the things I grew up eating and have staff who ... | Cantonese | — | positive | Non-Americans of Austin, what restaurant is the MOST authentic to your home country’s cuisine? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | There’s also Din Ho and First Chinese. | Chinese | — | positive | Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant recommendation? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Seven Spice, Din Ho, First Chinese BBQ, 1618 Asian Fusion | ChineseVietnamese | — | positive | Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant recommendation? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | we had a taste test ... between Ho Ho and First chinese | Chinese | — | positive | Best restaurants/bars/coffee shops in Tech Ridge (N. Austin) area? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Chinese BBQ | Chinese | — | positive | Best authentic Chinese food? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Chinese BBQ is great for that. | Chinese | — | positive | Dying for NYC style Chinese Food | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Din Ho is great, I prefer it to First and HoHo | Chinese | — | positive | Dying for NYC style Chinese Food | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Give first Chinese bbq a try! | Chinese | — | positive | Dying for NYC style Chinese Food | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Chinese in the Chinatown Center is Cantonese... has gotten close to the gr... | Cantonese | — | positive | Dying for NYC style Chinese Food | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Chinese BBQ in chinatown is always packed and often has a large Asian Clie... | — | — | positive | Dying for NYC style Chinese Food | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | 1st Chinese BBQ. | Chinese | — | positive | Dying for NYC style Chinese Food | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Din Ho and First Chinese BBQ for Cantonese. | Cantonese | — | positive | Chinese food recommendations? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Every Christmas Day I get #420 at First Chinese, Beef Flat Noodle with Satay Sau... | Chinese | — | positive | Chinese food recommendations? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | they sell whole peking duck if you’re into that kind of thing. | Chinese | — | positive | Chinese food recommendations? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | - First Chinese BBQ | — | — | positive | What are some of the best value eats in Austin? | Verified |