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by | April 23, 2026 · 1:32 pm

Uptown Dumpling with Amazing Soup Dumplings and Peking Duck



A new Chinese restaurant opened on Preston Road in March and it’s already one of the more interesting things to happen to North Dallas dining in a while. It’s called Uptown Dumpling, and the chef running the kitchen — Hao Wenjie — has cooked at a level most people in this city have never encountered.

Chef Hao is a UNESCO Ambassador of Intangible Culinary Heritage. He personally led three China Day banquets at UN Headquarters in New York, events the Los Angeles Times once called an edible cultural white paper. He was part of the founding team behind the Michelin Guide’s launch in Beijing and holds accreditation as a judge with the World Association of Chefs Societies. He ended up at 18101 Preston Rd., Suite 204c, in a strip mall space that used to be Tian Tian. Dallas does things like that.

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by | April 13, 2026 · 11:41 am

Lulu Modern Chinese Brings a Big-City Edge to Plano

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Photos & Article by Joey Stewart

At Lulu Modern Chinese, the room hits you first. A long bar runs the length of the space, stacked floor to ceiling with bottles and softly backlit like a display case, with three large TVs above it. It feels polished without feeling stiff. You can sit there and not feel pushed out.

The dining room opens up from there with curved banquettes, marble tables, and a ceiling full of geometric panels and hanging lights that give the space some movement. Booths line the windows, while the center of the room carries a little more energy. It’s modern and clearly thought through, but not overdesigned.

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by | April 10, 2026 · 4:00 pm

28 Waverly Place: The Most Important Chinese Restaurant in America

Most people come up Grant Avenue. That’s the Chinatown tourists know — painted lanterns, souvenir shops, roast duck hanging in windows. Brandon Jew moved the entrance to his restaurant around the corner before he ever opened it, tucking the door into Waverly Place, a narrow alley that runs parallel to Grant and feels like a completely different city. Quieter. More lived in. The street where old men sit outside in folding chairs and the shops are for people who actually live here, not people passing through. You have to mean it a little to find Mister Jiu’s. That was the idea.

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by | March 23, 2026 · 11:07 am

A Look at Night Rooster, an Upscale Chinese Experience

From the team behind The Saint, Hooper Hospitality Concepts introduces Night Rooster, a modern Chinese restaurant in the Design District that feels considered rather than hurried. After a long-anticipated arrival, it lands with confidence—polished, intimate, and distinctly its own despite sharing an address with its sibling concept.

The room, designed by Greg O’Neal, leans into mood without excess: low light, deep reds, and restrained gold create a space that feels quietly cinematic. The dining room reveals itself just beyond the bar, tucked behind drapery, adding a sense of arrival that matches the experience.

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by | February 5, 2026 · 6:14 pm

Duck & Dumpling: A Comfort-Driven Celebration of Duck

In North Texas, some of the most compelling Chinese restaurants are just outside Dallas proper, where chefs are afforded both space and a loyal, food-curious audience. Duck & Dumpling, located along Plano’s Central Expressway corridor, fits squarely into that tradition. The restaurant was conceived around two deceptively simple ideas—duck done well and dumplings made by hand—and has quietly built a reputation by executing both with care, restraint, and consistency.

Duck & Dumpling leans into classical Chinese comfort cooking, allowing technique, broth, and texture to do the heavy lifting. The result is a menu that feels thoughtful and deeply satisfying, particularly for diners who value warmth and craftsmanship over spectacle.

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by | December 12, 2025 · 12:27 pm

Garden Restaurant in Garland for a Delicious Take on Dim Sum

Dallas has a reliable roster of dim sum houses, but every so often a new find shakes up the familiar landscape. Garden Restaurant in Garland is exactly that sort of discovery—quietly operating under the radar despite offering one of the most satisfying dim sum experiences in the region. The restaurant occupies the former Arc-en-Ciel building, a name that once stood at the top of Dallas-area dim sum rankings, and Garden carries forward the spirit of that legacy with a menu that weaves together Chinese and Vietnamese cooking.

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by | May 5, 2025 · 2:16 pm

Teddy Wong’s Won’t Steer You Wrong in Fort Worth

Teddy Wong’s Dumplings & Wine has emerged as a must-visit culinary gem in Fort Worth’s Near Southside. Located at 812 W Rosedale Street, this intimate restaurant offers a fresh take on traditional Chinese flavors, built around expertly crafted dumplings and a globally inspired wine list. The space itself is modern and inviting, making it ideal for date nights, casual dinners, or celebratory evenings with friends.

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by | December 6, 2024 · 1:45 pm

First Chinese BBQ Roasted Duck For Christmas

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Throughout Chinese history, you will find notable recipes, poetry and even songs extolling the virtues of the tasty duck. The most popular treatment is by far the Peking Duck, one of Kissinger’s favorites and is said to have brought together our two countries during the 70’s Nixon visits.

Now considered a national dish, the Chinese roasted duck can be found almost everywhere. The best versions are most assuredly found where you may view the carcasses in their full splendor, and one of our very favorites can be tasted at First Chinese BBQ.   Continue reading →

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