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Where to Eat the Finest Dumplings in Dallas

Steamed, pan-fried, or filled with soup — Dallas has a stunning array of dumpling options

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The word “dumpling” is a term of endearment for a reason: these handmade parcels of vegetables or meat wrapped in wonton are always a delight, whether they’re filled with or served in savory soup, steamed or fried.

Looking for the best dumplings in Dallas? Head to one of these 13 Dallas restaurants for traditional favorites and creative riffs on one of the world’s most perfect comfort foods.

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The Chinese Neighbor

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Prosper restaurant The Chinese Neighbor recently moved to 6801 Warren Pkwy #125 in Frisco. This unique spot combines Chinese favorites with an American spin thanks to the Chef Bob Tam’s upbringing in San Francisco. Signature dishes include a Dragon Dumpling Burger, Smoked Brisket Fried Rice and Flamin’ Hot Wontons.

JS Chen's DimSum & BBQ

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Whether it’s because the restaurant’s dim sum menu is served all day, or because the dumplings are just that good, this restaurant is a longtime favorite of suburban dumpling enthusiasts, and it’s worth the drive to Plano.

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Dumpling House

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Fans flock to Plano and Frisco’s Dumpling House for their shrimp and pork dumplings, among other Chinese favorite dishes.

MuLan noodle and grill

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This hole-in-the-wall spot in Carrollton turns out soup dumplings and Xiao Long Bao worth writing home about. And even better news? Mulan has a dim sum menu, too.

Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine

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The wontons and dumplings at Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine are very traditional. Fans of spicy food and soup dumplings have discovered this gem in Plano and are particularly fond of the spicy pork wontons and xiao long bao, or soup dumplings.

Jeng Chi

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When folks in Dallas think dumplings, they often think of Richardson’s Chinatown shopping center — specifically to Jeng Chi, where the family-owned restaurant churns out dumpling after dumpling to happy, loyal customers and newcomers alike.

Kirin Court

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This regal addition to Richardson’s little Chinatown features a whopping ten different varieties of dumplings on its dim sum menu. Obviously the goal is to try them all.

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Cris and John - Vietnamese Street Food

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Definitely not from the traditional side of the dumpling spectrum, the fried or steamed, veggie or chicken dumplings at Cris and John in North Dallas represent Vietnamese street food with volumes of flair and flavor.

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Dragon House

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Picture-perfect dumplings await at Dragon House in Southlake. Soup-filled Xiao Long Bao are on offer, with pork or shrimp inside, plus Jiao Zi come steamed or pan fried and filled with chicken, pork, shrimp or vegetables.

Fortune House Chinese Cuisine

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Over in Irving, Fortune House offers several varieties of dumplings on its “Shanghai Flavor” menu. Options include pork and crabmeat, steamed pork juicy dumplings, vegetable dumplings, and chicken and celery dumplings.

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Royal China Restaurant

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In the corner of the Preston Royal shopping center sits the king of Dallas dumplings, Royal China. Hand-pulled noodles, traditional Chinese-American dishes and yes, dumplings in many varieties, are always on offer here. There’s even a dumpling bar, where diners can try a dumpling sampler or steamed soup dumplings.

Photo via Royal China

Hello Dumpling

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Across town in East Dallas, Hello Dumpling offers fried or steamed versions of the delightful little treats filled with pork, beef, chicken, vegetables, tofu or fish. Guests order at the counter and try to be patient as they await hot steaming bowls of noodle soup – and of course – all those dumplings.

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Monkey King Noodle Company

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Once just a tiny walk-up window with rooftop seating, Monkey King Noodle Company grew to three locations before scaling back down to just one again, sticking to its Deep Ellum roots with a prime spot on Main Street. Inside, they serve hand-pulled Chinese noodles and addictive dumplings of the pork, soup, and vegetarian edamame variety.

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The Chinese Neighbor

Prosper restaurant The Chinese Neighbor recently moved to 6801 Warren Pkwy #125 in Frisco. This unique spot combines Chinese favorites with an American spin thanks to the Chef Bob Tam’s upbringing in San Francisco. Signature dishes include a Dragon Dumpling Burger, Smoked Brisket Fried Rice and Flamin’ Hot Wontons.

JS Chen's DimSum & BBQ

Whether it’s because the restaurant’s dim sum menu is served all day, or because the dumplings are just that good, this restaurant is a longtime favorite of suburban dumpling enthusiasts, and it’s worth the drive to Plano.

via JS Chen

Dumpling House

Fans flock to Plano and Frisco’s Dumpling House for their shrimp and pork dumplings, among other Chinese favorite dishes.

MuLan noodle and grill

This hole-in-the-wall spot in Carrollton turns out soup dumplings and Xiao Long Bao worth writing home about. And even better news? Mulan has a dim sum menu, too.

Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine

The wontons and dumplings at Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine are very traditional. Fans of spicy food and soup dumplings have discovered this gem in Plano and are particularly fond of the spicy pork wontons and xiao long bao, or soup dumplings.

Jeng Chi

When folks in Dallas think dumplings, they often think of Richardson’s Chinatown shopping center — specifically to Jeng Chi, where the family-owned restaurant churns out dumpling after dumpling to happy, loyal customers and newcomers alike.

Kirin Court

This regal addition to Richardson’s little Chinatown features a whopping ten different varieties of dumplings on its dim sum menu. Obviously the goal is to try them all.

via Kirin Court

Cris and John - Vietnamese Street Food

Definitely not from the traditional side of the dumpling spectrum, the fried or steamed, veggie or chicken dumplings at Cris and John in North Dallas represent Vietnamese street food with volumes of flair and flavor.

Via @bella_love425 on Instagram

Dragon House

Picture-perfect dumplings await at Dragon House in Southlake. Soup-filled Xiao Long Bao are on offer, with pork or shrimp inside, plus Jiao Zi come steamed or pan fried and filled with chicken, pork, shrimp or vegetables.

Fortune House Chinese Cuisine

Over in Irving, Fortune House offers several varieties of dumplings on its “Shanghai Flavor” menu. Options include pork and crabmeat, steamed pork juicy dumplings, vegetable dumplings, and chicken and celery dumplings.

via Fortune House

Royal China Restaurant

In the corner of the Preston Royal shopping center sits the king of Dallas dumplings, Royal China. Hand-pulled noodles, traditional Chinese-American dishes and yes, dumplings in many varieties, are always on offer here. There’s even a dumpling bar, where diners can try a dumpling sampler or steamed soup dumplings.

Photo via Royal China

Hello Dumpling

Across town in East Dallas, Hello Dumpling offers fried or steamed versions of the delightful little treats filled with pork, beef, chicken, vegetables, tofu or fish. Guests order at the counter and try to be patient as they await hot steaming bowls of noodle soup – and of course – all those dumplings.

Via @eatthisdallas/Instagram

Monkey King Noodle Company

Once just a tiny walk-up window with rooftop seating, Monkey King Noodle Company grew to three locations before scaling back down to just one again, sticking to its Deep Ellum roots with a prime spot on Main Street. Inside, they serve hand-pulled Chinese noodles and addictive dumplings of the pork, soup, and vegetarian edamame variety.

Via @MKnoodleco on Twitter

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