Hunan Lion – Chinese
Hunan Lion welcomes guests into a vibrant space where the communal sizzle of a flaming Pu Pu Platter serves as a centerpiece for shared stories and celebration. Golden-fried crab puffs and crisp, hand-rolled egg rolls offer a satisfying crunch, while the refreshing heat of spicy cucumbers and savory edamame rounds out an experience designed for festive, flavorful gathering.
4006, South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78704 https://www.hunanlionaustin.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Hunan Lion
Dairy-Free at Hunan Lion
Hunan Lion in Austin has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1 Piece Steamed Spring Roll, Honey Crispy Walnuts and 4 Pieces Beef Kabobs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Hunan Lion
Hunan Lion in Austin has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 4 Pieces Beef Kabobs, 6 Pieces Crab Puff and Spicy Cucumber. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Hunan Lion
Hunan Lion in Austin has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1 Piece Steamed Spring Roll, Honey Crispy Walnuts and Fried Noodle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Hunan Lion
Hunan Lion in Austin has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken with Vegetable Soup, Bean Curd Vegetable Soup and Pu Pu Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Hunan Lion
Hunan Lion in Austin has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Cucumber, Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings and Chicken with Vegetable Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Hunan Lion
Hunan Lion in Austin has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salt and Pepper Calamari, Spicy Cucumber and Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Hunan Lion
Hunan Lion in Austin has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken with Vegetable Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Hunan Lion
Hunan Lion in Austin has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1 Piece Steamed Spring Roll, Fried Noodle and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Hunan Lion
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pu Pu Platter | 24.4 g | 83.2 g |
| House Noodle Soup | 4.5 g | 66.5 g |
| Salt and Pepper Calamari | 15.2 g | 24.1 g |
| Hot and Sour Soup | 15.3 g | 19.1 g |
| Spicy Cucumber | 9.7 g | 18 g |
| Bean Curd Vegetable Soup | 17 g | 15 g |
| Seafood Hot and Sour Soup | 13 g | 14.7 g |
| Chicken Lettuce Wrap | 79.9 g | 11.7 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Spicy Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Chicken with Vegetable Soup | 3.4 g | 8.7 g |
| Wonton Soup | 2.3 g | 4.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- 1 Piece Egg Roll - $1.9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1 Piece Vegetarian Egg Roll - $1.9: Vegetarian Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Noodle - $1.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1 Piece Steamed Spring Roll - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Cucumber - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Edamame - $6: Hot and spicy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- 6 Pieces Crab Puff - $6.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 6 Pieces Chicken Wing - $7.25 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pu Pu Platter - $9.5: Per person. Egg roll, crab puff, beef kabobs, ribs, chicken wing and fried shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- 6 Pieces Spicy Meat Dumplings - $6.75: Hot and spicy Available at: dinner, lunch
- 6 Pieces Steamed Dumplings - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Crispy Walnuts - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Pieces BBQ Pork Ribs - $9.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Pieces Beef Kabobs - $9.25 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap - $8.25 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Calamari - $8.75: Hot and spicy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- 6 Pieces Butterfly Fried Shrimp - $6.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings - $9.25: Hot and spicy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Egg Drop Soup - $2.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot and Sour Soup - $2.5: Hot and spicy Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Vegetable Soup - $8.25: Large Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Curd Vegetable Soup - $7.5: Large. Vegetarian Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Hot and Sour Soup - $9: Spicy Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Noodle Soup - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Hunan Lion
- Is Hunan Lion dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Hunan Lion has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1 Piece Steamed Spring Roll, Honey Crispy Walnuts and 4 Pieces Beef Kabobs.
- What can I eat at Hunan Lion on a dairy-free diet?
- 1 Piece Steamed Spring Roll, Honey Crispy Walnuts and 4 Pieces Beef Kabobs carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Hunan Lion have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 1 Piece Steamed Spring Roll and Fried Noodle.
- Is Hunan Lion gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Hunan Lion?
- Pu Pu Platter, at roughly 83.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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