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    Half Peking duck that took 40 min to get. No flavor and served lukewarm for $58 plus $10 dollars to fry bones that we didn't really want.
    Yakentha C.

    Decided to try this place out after finding it on yelp. The review here is mixed but I'm giving the restaurant 4 stars in support of the two items that we had that were actually good. Let's start with the good. We ordered the Taiwanese fried rice and general TSO chicken and both dishes were well executed and came out timely. The chicken was flash fried perfectly and the sweet and sour sauce that they cook it in is well balanced and just complements the meat really well. If you are a sweet and savory lover- this dish is for you. Portion was decent for both rice and chicken for the price at roughly 22 for rice and 24 for the chicken. The concerning meal was the half Peking duck that came out 30-40 min post order. Our waitress did inform us of a possible wait but it made the experience lack luster without being able to pair it with our other dishes- specifically the rice. I would have waited for everything to be prepared to come out at once, but we weren't given that option. I would not recommend ordering the half duck. We went with the half because we weren't hungry enough to do a whole so we thought that option was perfect. To our dismay after waiting 40 min, the duck came out cold and the flavor wasn't there for us. It was a big disappointment and after letting the waitress know that the duck was cold, she just offered to microwave it to reheat and I didn't want that option as the skin was already too tough for chewing. I watched them carve out several full ducks as table side service and wasn't impressed with the thoroughness of the deboning and meat plating. They leave so much meat on the duck bones and for $100+ ... I need all my meat. Lol I wouldn't order the duck again if we come back. The last thing that took us by surprise was that our waitress asked us what flavor do we want to essentially flash fry the duck bone in. She presented it as though it was an extension of our duck selection where they take the bones from the duck and dry it in sauce and batter to get the benefit of the meat that is left on the bones. We weren't all that interested but since it was asked, we provided a flavor of choice. The bone frying took an additional 30-40 min ! Could not believe it and when we got the bones it was literally batter on bones. We ask for the check immediately so that we could leave and to our surprise, the fried bones were itemized for an additional 10 dollars. Waitress never made any mention of this coming at a cost and given how much longer it took, I was just taken aback by them charging anything to fry left over bones from a duck that we paid for. I thought the situation was distasteful and didn't appreciate that the waitress presented this as an extension of the duck selection vs an add on. The duck wasn't flavorful enough to naw at the bones and especially not enough for 10 dollars. Drinks are priced a little high especially for Plano. Paid $25 for a basic smoked old fashion drink. The service staff was nice but our experience was tainted a bit by the lack of education of the menu and just overall transparency throughout the dining experience. I'd go back for the rice and maybe try some other meals as I do think that they use quality food to prepare. I'd probably do pick up- ambiance was okay. I didn't get dim lighting or chill vibes. Decor is giving Austin powers meets Z Gallery with a dash of Chinese influence. Decor was all over the place.

    Ryan N.

    Parking: Lots of free parking. Interior: Clean and...modern lol Service: Went right when they opened during a weekend - staff was friendly and attentive. Food: Ordered the duck and some other dishes - all were delicious! Drinks: White wine paired well with the duck! Overall: Definitely enjoyed the food but felt like the price was a bit overpriced - still was an enjoyable experience though!

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    Shahed K.

    Excellent ambiance, every single dish was a hit! Great customer service. A bit on the pricey side, but a perfect location for special occasions. I can highly recommend.

    The Duck!!!
    Rafael S.

    We had a nice welcome and professional friendly service, but the Duck is what makes this restaurant truly special. Our Duck was as good as the one we ate at Tin Lung Heen in Hong Kong. We were all delighted. Nice dining ambiance as well.

    Xuenie Z.

    The space is modern and comfortable without trying too hard, and the food actually delivers. The moment you walk in, the sleek, chic atmosphere sets the stage for an incredible meal. The Xiao Long Bao is the real highlight - thin, delicate skin, plenty of savory broth, and that authentic flavor you hope for. Just really well done. I also tried the Kungfu Panda cocktail, which blends baijiu, sake, and soju. The baijiu comes through clearly but doesn't take over - it adds a nice, distinct kick that works well with the meal. Service was friendly, everything came out hot and fresh, and the whole evening felt easy and enjoyable.

    David P.

    We happened upon Lulu's as we were searching for chinese cuisine. So, glad we stumbled upon this great spot. The ambiance was a cross between asian and ultra modern, we loved it. Adeola was our magnificent server. She had great suggestions for what we may like and she was spot on with the ideas and her service. We started with the Xiao Long Bao, homemade in house and they were so good (we even got to watch the chef making these). I decided to have the Wagyu Spring roll as my meal, and it was out of this world. Full of flavor, with a satisfying journey on my pallet. The side rice our server recommended was probably some of the most robust flavors I have ever encountered in a fried rice, simply delicious and paired well with the golden prawns. Next time we will def be trying the Peking duck, served flaming, table side where they carve it up for you! A wonderful dining experience!

    Anne C.

    First meal here an impromptu decision for Friday lunch. It wasn't crowded at all. Plenty of parking. Ambiance very nice, bright, classy comfortable with a good looking bar. Service was terrific - they were very responsive. We had the cucumber salad, pork XLB, Chinese broccoli, hot and sour soup, and 1/2 duck. The duck was delicious and well presented with several accompaniments. Crispy skin, moist tender meat, and the pancakes were individually separated. Nice touch. Chinese broccoli was good, perfectly done and nice flavor. Hot and sour soup was filled with ingredients and was ok. The pork XLB had thin skin on bottom, thicker on top and plenty of flavorful broth which was fattier than usual. They serve it with a sweet vinegar (it looked like what you would normally get with the ginger slices but was sweet) - which was not good and didn't go well with the dumplings. We asked for normal black vinegar. Much better. The cucumbers were terrible. Would not recommend getting. Super oily and lacked the dimensional flavors of salt, vinegar, and garlic. We sent it back for them to doctor up and it came back slightly better but not good. Wouldn't order that again. We saw several whole ducks come out which were presented well. The place is pricey but we will be back to try other dishes and the whole duck.

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    Nisha R.

    My review is for my favorite HOUR...Happy Hour Happy Hour is in the bar area only. Sunny the bartender was AMAZING! He was polite, professional and polished. My friend and I asked him many questions. He was very helpful and friendly. Great customer service! Service gets 4 STARS Ambiance is so chic and modern. I love the colors and decor. One of the coolest Asian Fusion restaurants. It's lovely and ultra plush. It looks and feels special. I really loved the Asian art and gold silverware. It was clean and classy. Ambiance 4 STARS So for food it almost went left. Everything I wanted to try they didn't have or were saving for New Year's Eve. Sunny to the rescue. He went and asked if they could make me some Wild Mushroom Truffle Rice. Presentation was on point. OMG this rice dish was so delicious. It was savory and rich. The mushrooms were the perfect touch. The flavor and depth of this rice was divine. I can't wait to get it again. The only thing it needed was beef. I will be sure to add a side of beef next time. 4 STARS Cocktails were made with love. Presentation was nice. Lychee Martini was good. Pornstar and Spicy Margarita were ok. Old fashion was fun and Mimosas were good. 3.5 STARS OVERALL...it was a good time. Looking forward to returning. They are still pretty new and working out a few kinks.

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    Jeanette D.

    My review is of the happy hour. I went after they were open for a month. They were out of a lot of the food options. I really wanted to try the mushroom fried rice so I was glad they were finally able to prepare that for us. The drinks on the happy hour menu were more than $10 but the bartender modified them to use happy hour liquor and made those for us at the happy hour price so that was really nice. The drinks were really good. The once upon a flame and pretty n lychee cocktails were really good. Overall it's a good happy hour. The drinks are reasonably priced but the food is more pricey.

    Michelle I.

    The ambiance is a vibe, and the staff was friendly, but our server did not have the best communication about which food items were out. Overall, we were not impressed with the food. Make reservations for 5:30 and was disappointed that the Peking duck experience needs to be reserved in advance. We also ordered 2 other items, the crispy fried dumpling and the wagyu fried dumpling, which were also out. I also think it the dumplings are overpriced. Traditional soup dumpling (xiao long bao) (1/5)- not enough soup, and the meat is bland shu mai (2/5)- plump and juicy, but again also bland wagyu soup dumpling (4/5) - had the best flavor and was juicy duck fries (5/5) - was good lu lu golden prawn (3/5) - it's salted egg flavored, but the shrimp was evenly coated, and the sauce was sitting on the bottom. I love salted egg snacks, but this was too eggy for my taste.

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    Michelle C.

    Came on grand opening night and sat at the bar. Food was okay, but drinks were good! Andy provided great service at the bar and the ambiance is lively and fun. Drinks: I had the Wayfinder Martini and Pretty N Lychee. Solid espresso martini and the lychee drink was sweet and tarte-perfect balance. I definitely recommend their drinks! Food: For appetizers, we tried the Lulu's Wagyu Roll, Fried Dumplings, Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao, and Wagyu Xiao Long Bao. For entree, we got the cumin Lamb on Sizzling Plate and Mapo Tofu. Overall, the food was okay. Everything was decent, but nothing stood out to us. They were out of Peking duck, but I will for sure come back to try that! I have been in the search for the perfect Mapo Tofu in Dallas. I have yet to find it, but the Mapo Tofu here was good. Next time, I would order it again with extra Sichuan peppercorns. Service: Andy the bartender was very attentive and kind. Although he was very busy, he still took care of us very well. Gave us good recommendations. The other bartender, Monserrat, was very nice as well. Ambiance: Very lively and modern. It's kind of giving "Crazy Rich Asians" vibes. The interior design especially the bar reminds me of that movie. It's pretty fun and upbeat with a hint of club.

    Chiquitta J.

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Exceptional Service, Delicious Food, and Beautiful Setting... We've already mapped out our next visit/entrees

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    Alicia S.

    We found this place randomly and it was the best find!!!! It has stunning modern decor, really kind staff, a great looking bar and amazing menu items! The black fish in chili oil was sooooooooooooooo good my goodness ! It was super spicy (to me, my spice tolerant isn't high), BUT the flavor was so good I couldn't stop eating it ! My friend ordered the xiao long bao and duck fries and she absolutely loved it! I had the Korean Pornstar cocktail it was good too !! Honestly I cannot wait to go back!

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    I really enjoyed the food. It was very tasty and well-presented. I also found our server, Adeora, very knowledgeable and helpful.

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    I really enjoyed the bartender. She was a delight. And made my drink exactly how I like it. I hope you keep her.

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    Khloe was awesome!!! Her vibe was great and the drinks were amazing!!! Definitely will be going back!!!

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    Khloe the bartender was super nice and attentive she made our drinks perfectly the service was exceptional definitely coming back

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    Very nice place. Upscale food items. Solid place for a memorable meal. Friday afternoon was pretty quiet. Quick service, friendly staff.

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