Great vibes, beautiful art, friendly staff and beautifully presented food…read more Soup dumplings are always a win in my book - I enjoyed these. The mapo tofu was more soupy than I'm used to which made it a different type of spice. I've had mapo tofu many times before and I think this will be better enjoyed by people who are always wanting spicy food

My friends mentioned this place and I did not know we had a place that did knife cut noodles…read more(basically shave dough with a knife into boiling water). I got beef stir fried knife cut noodles and it was delicious. The menu was not super clear, but I asked the waitress to substitute whatever noodles they normally use for knife cut noodles. Anyway, service was very good and food was also delicious and would go again.

Awesome food, simple atmosphere, friendly. Besides the…read moredumplings try the ribs and noodles.

I decided to try Hello Dumpling after seeing it featured on *Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives*, so I…read morewent in with pretty high expectations. I ordered the Pork Ba, Pickled Smashed Cucumbers, Pan-Fried Chicken & Mushroom Dumplings, Pork Bao Zi, and Peach Dessert Dumplings. The Pickled Smashed Cucumbers with the sweet and spicy chili dressing were a nice start, but the Pan-Fried Chicken & Mushroom Dumplings were fairly unremarkable. They weren't bad, but they reminded me of gyoza I've had at many other restaurants and didn't particularly stand out. The Pork Bao Zi had one of the better fillings of the meal. The pork itself was flavorful and delicious, but the bao bun was very plain and lacked enough flavor to complement the filling. I was especially interested in trying the Peach Dessert Dumplings because they sounded so unique. They were definitely an interesting treat, but ultimately fell a little short for me. The peach filling tasted more like preserves or jam than a fresh fruit-based filling, which made them sweeter and less balanced than I expected. The restaurant itself has a modern, clean, open interior and a casual atmosphere. One thing worth mentioning is that it was fairly warm inside, probably around 78°F. It wasn't unbearable for me, but with North Texas temperatures easily reaching 100°F+, some diners may find the dining room warmer than comfortable. Parking is also somewhat limited, so keep that in mind during busier times. Overall, I'm glad I tried Hello Dumpling, especially after seeing it on *Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives*. There were some enjoyable flavors and creative ideas, but based on this visit, the food didn't quite live up to the expectations I had from the TV feature. I'd give it a solid 3 stars and will go back to try some fresh noodle entrees.

Wow. So good…read more For 5 years I've had a specific place be my favorite curry and nothing comes close and I have been very picky about my curry. I took one bite of the shrimp curry here and immediately it became my favorite BY FAR. And was half the price of my old favorite. The curry was also served with butterfly pea flower rice which didn't change the flavor but was super fun. The fried rice was really good but nothing crazy. Next time I plan to get their pho as that seemed like the most popular item. The drinks were also phenomenal and a perfect sweet but not too sweet and super fresh mixture. Super nice people too and not crazily priced. Will be going back!

This is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Vietnamese restaurant that is also opening up a new location in…read moreNYC. We made a reservation for a Tuesday night at 7:30pm but it wasn't really necessary because it wasn't that busy. The inside is bright with plenty of seating available with a mixture of regular tables and high tops. The food itself was excellent. The wings were so good that we got a second round. Everything was really fresh and flavorful. If I'm in Dallas again I would absolutely go again! It was also very reasonably priced.

Great Ramen and service. The only draw back is the smell of raw sewage that hits you when you walk…read morein.

Long time fan of this ramen house. Historically a 5 star, best ramen in Dallas but has changed…read more I had tonkatsu ramen and shishito peppers. The shishito peppers were swimming in sauce, albeit the sauce is tasty, it was WAY too much. The ramen was 5 star, as always. It was disappointingly served in a chipped bowl, which is inexcusable to me. The kitchen should never serve food on or in a damaged dish. Throw it away. The table was sticky (maybe from a prior order of shishito peppers, lol) and I had to request and wait for it to be wiped down. The restroom was in need of attention and cleaning. Service was pleasant but not very attentive. Hostess was slow to seat me because she was chatting with coworkers. While the ramen (only) was outstanding, the rest of the experience was unpleasant. While I will be going again because the ramen is great, I really hope management looks at the change in attention to important matters and addresses accordingly.

Great environment, great food, great service. Worth to come back again and again. Highly recommend…read moretheir noodles.

The server was attentive and anticipated needs when I walked in with my 2 young kids. I felt seen…read moreand cared for. The bathroom was clean and easy for my kids to use (sometimes the sink is too tall for kids to wash their hands unassisted). We ordered the braided beef noodle soup, chicken cutlet and the cabbage (it was delicious and I ordered a second). We would absolutely return! Everything was wonderful. Thank you for a great lunch!

We stopped at Hawkers on our party bike site seeing tour. We only had a few minutes and the staff…read morewas incredibly accommodating. The service was super friendly and fast. They also gave us fans because we were so sweaty. I had a match lychee lemonade. We also shared shrimp summer rolls and chicken egg rolls. The lemonade was refreshing and delicious, but a bit too sweet for me. The egg rolls were piping hot and so delicious. I could eat a plate of those. Definitely looking forward to another visit.

I stopped by Hawkers Asian Street Food on a Sunday evening after watching a World Cup game and the…read morerestaurant was surprisingly empty at 7:00 p.m. My party of four was able to get seated immediately. Between the four of us we ordered the roti canai -- with an extra piece of roti, since the base only comes with two, roti murtabak, two orders of the pork belly baos, chili crisp cucumbers, nasi lemak, beef haw fun, and bò tái chanh -- Vietnamese rare beef salad. Overall, the food was outstanding. I feel like the restaurant took all the greatest hits from every Asian culture and put them together on the menu. My favorite dish of the night was a toss up between the rare beef salad, the roti, and the pork belly baos. I loved how crispy and flaky the roti was and the curry dipping sauce that it was paired with was super aromatic, nutty, and rich. The pork belly in the baos was incredibly tender, well-marinated, and had a nice balance between lean and fatty parts. If you enjoy sour dishes, you will love the rare beef salad: there is enough lime in the dish to make you pucker. Every bite is a concentrated punch of flavors, and there is a nice variety of texture between the chopped peanuts, thinly sliced onions, rare beef, and crispy rice cracker. If you're in this part of town looking for a dinner spot, I would not hesitate to recommend Hawkers Asian Street Food. In addition to the solid food menu, the service and drinks were equally spectacular.

My husband and I have been coming here since we moved to Dallas and have always enjoyed it, but our…read moremost recent visit was disappointing. Service was noticeably slower and we had to ask for basic things like drink refills, which hasn't been our experience in the past. The food is still good, which is why i'm giving 3 stars instead of lower, but overall the experience didn't feel the same as it used to. Not sure if we'll be back.

Food here is good. Avocado salad is very good and the chicken kaarage is great with the lemon juice…read moreon it. The signature ramen is great, you can get it with the chili on the side. Service is a little slow to sit but the food comes out quickly. Theres parking across the street thats a little difficult to get out of, about 10 dollars for an hour.

Five stars for service and atmosphere. Good was also remarkable. Just had appetizers. But we…read morewere wowed. Beef tartare and ravioli. Banh Bao...soso. For us. Will be back. Shout out to Libby and Randy. Well done.

Mot Hai Ba is an East Dallas gem serving delicious elevated Vietnamese food and creative cocktails…read more We stopped in recently to get our monthly fix and of course everything was amazing. I had two seasonal signatures that were perfect summer refreshers. My first was a pineapple rum cocktail called Lewis Street Daiquiri. The second was a very creative spin on a Negroni made with tequila instead of gin. Lewis Street Daiquiri uses a pineapple rum combined with Yuzu Kosho cordial. A yuzu kosho cordial is a sweet, syrup flavored with yuzu citrus and a spicy Japanese chili paste.It's a creative way bartenders add sweetness, acidity, and a spicy kick to recipes. It definitely had all of that along with a bit of a sour feel to it with some light froth from some vigorous shaking. It's really tasty. The second cocktail is JuJu's Negroni. I've never seen a tequila Negroni variation. They use a Blanco tequila, JuJu's coffee, Pamplemousse (grapefruit), and coconut. JuJu is a local East Dallas coffee shop around the corner from MHB. I love the local touch to use a neighbor's ingredient. I cant remember why is has a red tint given the ingredients, but it must be the combination of the coffee and grapefruit liqueur. I think i remember them saying they clarified some combination of the ingredients, but i cant remember. Regardless, it was delicious ams you should definitely try it. You don't need an excuse to go to MHB because it's one of the best restaurants in Dallas and is Michelin recommended. I would go@back for both of these cocktails like we do for the world famous garlic noodles. Go try these beauties and visit our hood because it's one of the best joints we have to offer in Dallas. Salute. @thejohnnycocktail Lewis Street Daiquiri Pineapple Rum Pineapple Yuzu Kosho Cordial JuJu's Negroni Blanco Tequila JuJu's Coffee Pamplemouse (Grapefruit Liqueur) Coconut