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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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Dim Sum of That: A How to Guide to Dim Sum

We’ve written about dim sum in the past, and never grow weary of the subject. You can explore our articles on the subject here or here. Or if on LA, Vegas or one of the many North American cities to host a Din Tai Fun, go here.

A crowded dim sum parlor is a cacophony of sounds, scents, and tastes. Upon entering the dining room, you’ll likely hear snippets of animated conversation, interspersed with the clatter of wheels rolling along the floor.

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Kirin Court Brings Its Dim Sum Legacy to Plano

Kirin Court, the beloved Richardson restaurant known for its classic Cantonese cooking and dim sum service, is expanding to Plano. Set for a soft opening on November 25, 2025, the new location brings one of North Texas’ most cherished dim sum experiences closer to home.

The restaurant will open at 1301 Custer Road, in a shopping center that has seen its share of culinary tenants over the years. Most recently, the space was home to China Pearl Restaurant, which served lobster noodle dishes and traditional Chinese fare earlier this year. Kirin Court’s arrival feels like a new chapter for the space, bringing renewed energy and a restaurant with an established reputation for quality and consistency.

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7 Must Try Dallas Chinese Restaurants

1st Chinese BBQ

A great Chinese restaurant doesn’t just serve good food—it tells a story with every bite. Whether it’s a steamy basket of xiao long bao or a platter of crispy roast duck, the most memorable Chinese dining experiences begin with authenticity. The menu should honor traditional techniques, regional flavors, and family recipes, whether you’re ordering Sichuan-style spicy fish soup or Cantonese BBQ pork. Beyond the food, atmosphere plays a role too: the clatter of chopsticks, the aroma of five-spice, the warmth of tea service, and the pacing of dishes that feel like a shared journey through China’s vast culinary map.

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Michelin Starred Dim Sum Tim Ho Wan in Vegas

Tim Ho Wan, renowned as the “world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant,” has expanded its global presence to include a location in the Palms Las Vegas. This branch, situated in the vibrant district of the city, brings the celebrated dim sum experience of Hong Kong to the heart of the American gambling capital. Known for its commitment to authentic Cantonese cuisine and impeccable quality, Tim Ho Wan’s Las Vegas location aims to offer a high-caliber dining experience that reflects the restaurant’s storied reputation.

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Garden Restaurant in Garland Offers A Fantastic Dim Sum

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You are most likely familiar with a handful of wonderful spots in Dallas to eek out decent dim sum.  We recently stumbled upon an additional find that until now has gone under our massive radar, and this restaurant is a wonderful find. You will want to make plans to visit Garden Restaurant located in Garland.

If you were familiar with Arc-en-Ceil, one of the best dim sum restaurants that existed in Dallas (and Arlington), this is the same building in Garland. At Garden you will find a whole host of delicious Asian cuisine that varies from both Chinese and Vietnamese. The dim sum menu is good all day and night, but cart service flows only during luncheon hours. All other times you order off the menu and get the items you choose freshly made from the kitchen. This can actually be a good thing as the dim sum list is vast and always fresh.    Continue reading

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Dim Sum at Garden Restaurant

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by Steven Doyle

You are most likely familiar with a handful of wonderful spots in Dallas to eek out decent dim sum. You can read about those here.  We recently stumbled upon an additional find that until now has gone under our massive radar, and this restaurant is a wonderful find. You will want to make plans to visit Garden Restaurant located in Garland.

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What About Dim Sum?

Traditional Chinese dim sum

Originally a custom in Cantonese cuisine, dim sum is inextricably linked to the Chinese tradition of yum cha or drinking tea. Teahouses sprung up to accommodate weary travelers journeying along the famous Silk Road. Rural farmers, exhausted after long hours working in the fields, would also head to the local teahouse for an afternoon of tea and relaxing conversation.

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