Delicious food and kind service! A girlfriend and I had lunch there a couple of weeks ago and had a wonderful experience. We asked for recommendations and ordered the dumplings, hand pulled noodles and kung pao chicken. We loved the assortment of sauces they ordered and appreciated the customization they provided for our dish. Highly recommend! read more

Uncle Zhou - Hand pulled noodles and kung pao chicken. - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

My best friend and I have been seeing this place pop up on all our social media platforms; so we decided to come check it out for lunch. We ordered enough food for like 12 people but we wanted to try a bit of everything. Our waitress happened to be someone my family knew from another spot we frequent with the kids; so it was amazing to have her because I basically just asked, "okay what's your favorite dishes and what's good." Her recommendations did not steer us wrong. I unfortunately did not get all the pictures because I was too busy eating! So starting off, you definitely have to map getting here because I come this way semi frequently and I never knew this place was here. The inside has a vibe and I love it. We got there around 11:20ish on a Friday and there were a few tables in there but it wasn't packed but when we left there was a wait! Definitely a popular spot so go early if you don't like crowds. Service was great! No lie, we ordered and all the food came out..... it was amazing. Prices to portions I feel are semi normal to most more authentic Chinese spots. Presentation was great, the menu itself offers a lot! Hence why we ordered so much. We started off with the edamame (for my kid), Cucumber Salad Henan Style, pan fried lamb dumplings, and the Chinese Lamb Hamburger. The cucumber salad was amazing! Definitely 5/5; I need this recipe for my house. The lamb dumplings were super fresh, cooked great only down fall is you have to make your own sauce. But not a deal breaker. I give those a 4/5. Edamame was edamame you can't mess that up, and the hamburger was interestingly good. It reminded me of a small Chinese stuffed pita. The bread wasn't my favorite; but it wasn't bad, in my mind I wanted the pillow buns from Peking duck . The meat was good but there was a rather powerful cumin taste. It wasn't bad just really potent. I'd give those a 3.5/5. Next everything else came out. We legit ran out of room on the table. We got the following...Mapo Tofu (5/5), Prawns with Henan Sauce (4.5/5), Pork Belly w. Preserved Veges (5/5), Dry Stir-Fry Cauliflower (5/5), Beef Hand-Drawn Wide Noodle (3.5/5) and Dial Oil Hand-Drawn Wide Noodle (5/5). I definitely want to come back for other noodle and vegetables options. My favorite was the cauliflower and the mapo tofu, the dry seasoning on the cauliflower was spectacular. The tofu had great flavor with a little tongue numbing sensation. The pork belly was really tasty a little too soft for my liking but the flavor was there. The prawns had great flavor and were huge but a smidge overcooked which made peeling more difficult. As for the noodles.... I got the beef bc my kid and I were sharing and she wanted a soup base. She loved it and ate the majority of it; it was good but was lacking flavor which I had to add... I know that's normal but I like it already seasoned. The dial oil noodles were where it was at; the sauce it was tossed in was great and well I prefer dry noodles anyhow. Texture of the noodles were awesome! I do feel they should offer normal kitchen shears for cutting rather than the kids safety scissors which were difficult to use. All in all this place was great. It's up there with bamboo house for Chinese cuisine. I will be returning to try more vegetable dishes and seafood. read more

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PHENOMENAL flavors, dishes made to perfection. The hand pulled noodles are THE can't miss menu item!

When it comes to freshly hand-pulled noodles, this location is the best in dfw. Much preferred over Highland Noodles (also in Frisco). Service was fast and efficient. We were seated right away. They handed us menus and took our drink order. They were ready to get our food order whenever we were. Restaurant was not loud. We had the meatball soup, lamb dumpling, cucumber salad, and chili oil hand-pulled noodle. It was a great dining experience. read more

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Visited Uncle Zhou (UZ) after we couldn't find the other Asian restaurant we were looking for. It's well lit at night so it was easy to discover. Inside the ambiance is cozy and inviting with booths and tables and a somewhat viewable kitchen. The service is meh; didn't receive a rundown of restaurant or any suggestions from staff. They also seemed to just be hanging out when we needed something. Onto the food: The fried dumplings were delicious but came out piping hot (without warning); potential lawsuit maybe lol, no jk. General Tao's Chicken seemed like a sure fire to order (as aforementioned, no rundown) but tasted like day old microwaved nuggets; we did not finish this plate behind one tasting. But the redeeming dish was the Dial Oil Hand-Drawn Wide Noodles! This was a savory surprise. A tasty blend of spice and flavor. So glad we saved this for last. As we finished said dish, it left us wanting to well-satiated and desiring for future visits to UZ. Overall, a seemingly average restaurant but lacking in service/hospitality. Welcoming ambiance. Food experience enjoyable but advising new visitors to utilize Yelp or other reviews to better serve taste/experience preferences. read more

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I spotted this restaurant when I was driving by in the area. It is located just off the main road. I can't tell what type of cuisine they serve from the restaurant name. The menu says their speciality is Henan (literally means River South), which is from the central part of China. I'm sure there is delicious food from any part of this food centered country. Not knowing too much, we just ordered what we knew. We got the beef in hot pepper broth. The broth was very rich and spicy, with a thin layer of chili oil on top. The beef was so tender and flavorful, mixed with some cabbage, cilantro, green unions, and many other ingredients. Whenever we have this spicy broth, we always bring the leftover broth home and recycle it with more meat! We also ordered the lamb hand pulled noodle soup. The broth was crisp and flavorful. The noodles are more like flat noodles. Because they are fresh, they have a chewy, gummy texture. It's just so different from the dry noodle type. Because of covid, we just ordered a take-out. They do open for dine-in. There are so many other delicious dishes, like the lamb dumplings, Henan fish, braised pork belly, etc. When the thing is over, we'll eat in and enjoy the oriental decor inside. read more

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The noodles and dumplings and spring rolls - all were made from scratch and it really made a difference! We had the beef wide noodles served dry - amazing!!! I also had the Pork with garlic sauce. Cooked perfectly and delicious. Lots of Chinese Nationals were dining here when we were here and that speaks volumes. Don't miss this place if you love Asian food!! read more

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Food is all 10/10, very authentic. Except the orange chicken lunch specials (for the picky eaters). 4/5 since the staff doesn't get paid well, rely on tips. Businesses have a responsibility to pay their employees! read more

Cozy, hole-in-the-wall feeling inside that adds to the homey-ness of the food! Honestly, the food is delicious, but not as outstanding as I had thought from the hype. They clearly know what they're doing and the food is an art form, but they're just as good as other hand-pulled noodle/beef soup/wonton restaurants, and some I'd prefer over Zhou. The real notable aspect is their chili oil mixture! Numbing yet addicting, but not the same traditional chinese flavor you expect. Just heads up that at night it can be a long wait, but once seated the food comes out quick! read more

If you're really into the hand pulled noodles, this is the spot. I have had multiple, consistent and overall good experiences. The prices are very reasonable. read more

Everything we had was delicious! Must try, especially the dial oil noodles. You will not be disappointed. read more

Uncle Zhou - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Delicious noodles and juicy dumplings. Note not the place I would go for traditional Shanghainese dumplings. But love the flavors here and the dumplings are delicious! read more

We entered the restaurant and the am iance was very oriental and quaint. The servers were quick to greet and take the orders. Food came out surprisingly fast and temperature was good. The cumin lamb was delicious, the cumin did not overpower but gives a good kick to accompany the heat from the peppers. Meat was tender. The three cup chicken was perfectly flavored rich in multiple flavors! Sweetness is just right and the chicken was perfectly cooked. The dragon eggplant was a let down, it was just sweet and the skin if the eggplant was tough to bite through. The wide noodles dish was perfectly flavored with oil. The noodles was al dente in texture which I absolutely love! Overall, i will return and try the rest of the menu! read more

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Had a great meal of fresh Chinese dishes made of quality ingredients at Uncle Zhou in far north Preston, TX. "Uncle Joe" as they say, is a clean & very busy, unpretentious Chinese eatery that gives you good portions for your money. Nice enough interior ambiance, yet a bit Spartan. Small staff is pleasant & courteous, but no time for small talk. "Hand-Drawn" noodles means the Chef actually makes all noodles from scratch, and stretches them with his own hands. Lots of Pasta-bilities here, if you are a Noodler! We got the Hand-Drawn Beef Noodle, which is an egg Noodle dish, and a great meal. Be hungry before trying Uncle Zhou, or be happy with the leftovers you take home! The Cucumber Salad appetizer plate was very generous, and great flavor. General Tso's Chicken was very good, very filling. Finally, the Hot & Sour was a bit tame on flavor, but loaded with tofu and authentic ingredients, and complimented our meal. And... staff brought sturdy leak-proof containers for our leftovers! **Located in the group of small businesses along east side of Preston Road, north of Headquarters Drive. Uncle Zhou faces south toward Headquarters, easy to spot. Enter at small entrance along the westbound lane of Headquarters. Parking can be a challenge during prime hours. Carpooling is better idea if arriving as a group. #unclezhou #PlanoTX #FriscoTexas #ChineseFood #Sitdown #dining read more

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It was our first time eating here today. Uncle Zhou, wife, and staff were incredible. Food was outstanding! Definitely going back again and again! read more

The ambience and service was great, the whole place was clean and decorations was tasteful. I need to apologize to Uncle Zhou for thinking that he doesn't serve authentic Chinese food because of the name of the restaurant, but oh boy was I wrong. The Dail Oil Noodle was very authentic and tasty, and because I personally preferred stronger tastes, I added more chili oil and vinegar and the noodles became super tasty! Furthermore, the Pork Belly w. Preserved Veges was really well done, the pork belly was very soft and tasty and the preserved veges was among the best I've tasted. I'd be coming here again to try out more dishes. read more

Uncle Zhou - Dail Oil Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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This is as our first - but not last visit to Uncle Zhou. We celebrated a birthday and were surprised that the birthday boy received a present. Our server, David was a delight and we followed his recommendations. We all loved our meal and will be back. read more

Uncle Zhou - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

The food was very fresh and tasty. The staff was very attentive and explained the dishes we weren't familiar with. The scallion pancakes disappointed but the dumplings were very tender. The whole place seemed like a mom and pop operation. read more

Great food and good service. Came late night Saturday and were sat right away Ambience was nice We ordered Black pepper beef 5/5 This had the best savory sauce flavor and the beef was tender. It had onions and bell peppers too Salt and pepper shrimp 4.5/5 Big plump shrimp which were deveined. Thr shrimp were cooked well too and weren't dry at all. The only thing that didn't make this a 5/5 is that I'm used to salt and pepper shrimp having more garlic, jalapeños and other spices. This seemed like it was just salt and pepper. Still good but not what I'm used to when ordering this dish Spicy crispy chicken 4/5 Good flavor. That numbing spice is so good. Lots of bones but I think that's normal. Dial oil hand drawn wide noodle 4/5 Didn't know what to expect here but it was good. Noodles had a great chewy texture. It's not a spicy dish. It was more slightly tangy and sweet with a little garlic and very little spice. It was a good palate reset in between the other dishes. read more

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This place is authentic and soooo craveable. After seeing a social media video about their handmade noodles, some friends and I decided to check it out--and I was so glad they were there! Everything is served family style and no matter how many people we have, there are always leftovers to take home. I guess that's what happens when you wanna try everything. We've been thrice more since... This hidden gem is tucked away on the backside of a small strip center. Although unassuming on the outside, once you walk through the doors, it's like you are immediately transported someplace else besides Plano,TX. The inside reminds me of visiting restaurants in Chinatown LA and NYC and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. So far, every dish I've had has been delicious. A15 Cream Cheese Wonton: crispy and creamy decadent perfection, as it should be. P9 Pork Belly: rich, savory, and mouthwatering--truly, the best I have ever had. H1 Dial Oil Hand-Drawn Wide Noodle: I crave these time and time again and they keep leading me back. These famous noodles, actually one really long noodle, come with tiny scissors to cut it. The flavor is tart and vinegary with a hint of chili crisp. I have also had the E6 Fried Hand-Drawn Wide Noodle and it is to-die-for as well, maybe even better. I will come back again and again for either of these noodles. Orange Chicken: basic but delicious. V12 Dragon Eggplant: a show-stopper!!! The elongated Chinese eggplant is spiral cut then lightly tempura dipped and fried, then heavily coated with sweet 'n sour. It is excellent with some chili crisp drizzled over it--I can't get enough. V15 Dry Stir-fry String Bean: simple, traditional, crispy, and slightly spicy, these are a must-order every time. There are so many more things I can't wait to try on the menu; it won't be long either as the craving for these unique noodles will be calling me back soon! read more

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I'll cut to the chase, the hand drawn chili oil noodles are the real star of the show! Incredible flavor profile beyond simple spice. The fried eggplant is also worth trying but it's a huge portion of would recommend splitting it. Very understandable that the owner of the restaurant is a Michelin chef because the combinations of dishes are definitely worth the try. read more

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It was alright to be honest. Had the hand drawn beef noodles. The beef fried rice, sesame chicken, and the beef bao buns. The only thing I really enjoyed was the sesame chicken. It was also very hot in the back of the restaurant where we were seated. Very pricey as well. read more

Over hyped, tried the oil drawn noodles and the beef drawn noodles Flavorless not worthy of any Michelin stars to me read more

The dragon eggplant dish was really good! I would say it's a pretty Americanized dish. I was looking forward to trying this place. It may be me being spoiled by all the LA food, this location just didn't stand out to me. We came in on a Saturday afternoon as a group of 6. We ordered pork belly Henan style, dragon eggplant, boiled fish in hot pepper sauce, roasted braised chicken, sautéed wood ear, sautéed celery, lamb hand-drawn wide noodle. All the dishes were on the saltier side. The pork belly was very flavorful. Yummy: Dragon Eggplant Service: was okay. Didn't notice the waiters checking on our table. Ambiance: a lot of lovely traditional decor like traditional Chinese lanterns. read more

Very average setting, and most customers when we arrived 1945 on Thursday was non-Chinese. I saw most other tables had traditional American Chinese food (Kung Pao, Lo Mein, Mongolian Beef), but we came to try the lamb hand noodle soup. It was mediocre to me. Very tiny portion of lamb slices (3-4 tiny slices), and the rest were veggies and noodles. read more

Uncle Zhou - Lamb handmade noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Wow! Just wow! Everything was great. Seriously, everything we ate was superb. We went back a second time before our trip was over because we loved it so much and we don't have anything like this or comparably this good back in Houston. We went at lunch both times during the week and both times it was quiet. There might have been only 2 or 3 other people eating in the restaurant. And speaking of lunch, we decided to order a number of things since we wanted to try as much as we could while we were there. The cucumber salad was refreshing and very heavy on the garlic with a nice soy and sesame flavor. The spiced wontons were in a Szechuan style chili oil; there wasn't a lot of the Szechuan peppercorn that I could taste but just a enough to make my tongue slightly numb. We tried the Chinese hamburger with pork and that was extremely juicy and flavorful. I'd get that again for sure. And on our second trip we ordered the Dragon eggplant. That was my favorite vegetable dish. Tempura fried eggplant covered in a plum sauce. Soooooo good! And last but certainly not least, we ordered the famous Dial Oil noodles. And boy were those noodles good. Beyond good, epic. Sounds very over exaggerated but I'm not kidding when I say those are the best noodles I've ever had. They were savory, garlicky, filling but light at the same time. Perfectly chewy noodles covered in whatever makes Dial Oil, Dial Oil. Who knows what the secret ingredient is when it comes to that oil but dear lord, please bottle and ship some of that to Houston, or set up shop. Preferably the second option. We came back specifically for a second bowl before we came back home and I'm so glad we did. We even got to meet the chef and he was really nice too. I already miss it... please check this place out if you have the chance and please order the Dial Oil noodles. It won't be dish you regret ordering. Service was great too by the way. Or lady was super nice and very helpful. read more

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Really enjoyed the dial oil hand drawn noodles. The sauce it came with had a nice szechuan pepper kick to it that enhanced the flavors. We used the sauce of the noodles to dip our scallion pancakes in, which we traditionally do with the wonton chili sauce, but the wonton chili sauce here had way too much vinegar. The lamb was ordered to add some protein since the noodles doesn't come with it. It had a nice spice to it, which I feel was a nice additional flavor to the noodles. read more

Uncle Zhou - Dial Oil Hand Drawn Wide Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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One of my favorite places to dine at! The hand pulled noodles are always a hit. They have a great texture and flavor. Also pictured is the pork belly w. Preserved veges and the beef filet in fresh hot pepper sauce. It is also byob beer and wine so we were able to pair our meal with a light beer. read more

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Updated review. Have been here a few times now and mapo tofu is a hit or miss. Fish was "eh" the one time we got it. The dragon eggplant is a "sweet and sour" style, so ketchup-based and not quite my jam, especially at that price point. But the resounding shining beacon is still the dial oil noodles. Those boiz still be slapping. The Michelin star wasn't earned for nothing and it's the only thing I've tasted that's been consistently phenomenal. I'll go back again and again for these noodles. read more

Had pulled noodle and 2 other dishes. It's good but not as good as I expected. Not Michelin level of food as it advertised.

Amazing noodle and dumpling place!!!! This is such a hidden gem in Plano. The oil pulled noodles are delicious, the noodles have a great chewy texture and are thick and filling. The vinegar in the noodles has a perfect tang to balance the starchiness of the noodles. I also had the pork and cabbage steamed dumplings which were amazing. The dumplings had the perfect bite to it and the pork was well seasoned. Definitely a must try if you're a noodle person. read more

Uncle Zhou - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Flavorful like it's supposed to be for this style of Chinese food!!! Been dreaming the next meal from this place since we had it. They totally deserve all the accolades that's on their wall! Although for us, we will order it more spicy next time. Yum! Thank you for your move to Dallas! I'm sure NY missed y'all! LOL!! read more

This was recommended by a fellow foodie and it delivered in spades...well we did take out but same thing! Dial Noodles were great and traveled well Kung Pao Chicken was very good and even better the second day! But the highlight was the braised cabbage and shittake mushrooms. As a meat lover I can admit it was AMAZING!!!!! read more

The hype is pretty high for this New York transplant to the Frisco/Plano area. Upon first impressions I'll say that it's just alright. We ordered the pork belly, bok choy, and tomato and egg noodle. The pork belly is overpriced imo, about $16 at my visit (the prices have been fluctuating as they figure things out). The pork belly had a nice savory sweet flavor but was not as tender and melt in your mouth as I would like for this dish. I would want to try the noodle dishes next time as it is what they are known for, currently about $10. Pro-tip: They have Lanzhou hand pulled noodles but it isn't on the menu, you have to ask for it. The server said not many people ordered it so they took it off the menu. Overall, just an okay experience but I am open to try again and order other things. ALSO, they charge $1.50 for a bowl of rice. My pork belly did not include rice, so it functionally became an $18 dish. Personally, it grinds my gears when an Asian place charges for rice. It's like charging for bags at the grocery, you just making my life inconvenient. I'd rather you include it in the cost already, which I think it is at this price point. read more

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I love good Asian food, and heard about this place as being excellent for their noodles from when they were in NYC! Was really looking forward to trying this place out. Went here this Saturday and saw the open sign lit up so was super pumped!! Ambiance: This took over a ramen restaurant that we used to really like and decor and layout was still familiar, clean and nice. Sadly that's where the excitement ended. Service: Apparently they're still in a soft launch, and I can see why. We went in and there were 3 waitresses that seemed nice, but everything seemed chaotic and you can tell they were overwhelmed. I could tell from the start it was going to be tough. - Upon entering it took awhile to get seated even though not many other people were there. - When we did get seated, we had a seat in the middle and continuously got passed by until flagging someone to take our order. - They apparently ran out of several items we ordered but we're confused and didn't tell us (green beans, scallion pancakes). Language barrier didn't help I'm sure. - Too awhile to get the check. + They at least filled up our water glasses once. Food: This was sadly not as great either, particularly since they didn't have any of those noodle dishes we came for. + Intestines: Very good flavor and decent portion, but pricey compared to other Chinese restaurants in the area. This was definitely the saving dish for our meal. = Mapo tofu: Good but nothing extraordinary. - Lamb dumplings: Decent flavor and juicy, but very dense and skin was thick and fell apart completely. - Pork and chive dumplings: Think skin and not salted enough. Overall, I would've expected a soft launch to be a little tougher but this was pretty rough. Not to mention, unlike other soft launches they didn't provide any discount or complimentary to make up for the gaps. Would have given a 1-2 star review if not for the fact that it was soft launch. Hopefully they get this sorted out, and we'll definitely come back when the full menu is available. read more

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Interior was ok.. had some chinese new year decorations. Henan style tofu :5/5 Awesome. Vegetarian food Dial oil noodle: 4/5 Vegetarian food. SEasoned with oil (obviously), chili powder, dont know whatt else, and lots of garlic oil that made it really yummy. The noodle is very big, thick, chewy and very long.. hard to split the noodles. Not really used to this type of noodle hence 4/5. Chicken over rice. 3/5 Chunks of chicken stir fried with starch. Used a lot of star anise. If you hate star anise. Don't order it. Otherwise it's perfect to eat as dial oil noodle toPping. Beef noodle soup 3/5. Kid complained the beef topping was cold. Then it wasn't boiled together with the soup but sliced and put on top of the noodles. Soup was ok. Again with big thick chewY noodles. One of the waiters played Live music using traditional Chinese musical instrument called hulusi. Interesting read more

I found a hidden gem!!!! Uncle Zhou is some of the best Chinese food I've had in SO long in Dallas. Truly, every dish was packed with flavor. It was our first time and the staff recommended some popular dishes for us to try and it did not disappoint. My favorite was the beef hand drawn wide noodles and the Chinese hamburger with beef. The cucumber salad was refreshing too. The spicy prawns was packed with flavor. The texture of the noodles are perfect and chewy. You will definitely need a small pair of scissors to cut it though the noodles are LONG! The vibes are so cute too, pretty lanterns on the ceiling and plenty of seating. read more

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I've eaten in thousands of restaurants, and this may be one of the worst food service experiences. That said, I want them to succeed, but not if they continue along the path of what we experienced. - None of the servers can coherently explain anything on the menu as they barely speak English; - Wrong dishes going to the wrong tables; - We ordered food that never came and waited, and waited, and waited, and then asked only to find the server never wrote down what we ordered; - Food out of sequence where entrees first, soup in the middle; - Dishes piling up on the table and no one clearing it; - Rice bone cold as we waited and waited for our food; - Double cooked pork is flavorful as it's essentially bacon with leeks etc but was so put off by the seeming bucket of salt in it; - Hot and sour soup ok but needed to add your own vinegar as it was bland; - And yes, no noodles for sale; Then in the end they gave us two rope decorations and said "we're sorry". For real! Surely not ready for business! It was downright comical how awful it was as we watched them walk by our table countless times and doing nothing!!! read more

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Dial oil noodle had good fragrance and flavor with enough vinegar to brighten up the flavor of the dish. There were a decent amount of noodles which had a good bouncy texture. Overall solid dish. The wontons in spices sauce lacked some flavor from the sauce and was mostly chili oil. read more

I must say that reading up on the reviews and the popularity of this place - we were so excited to try it. Everything I put in my mouth was delicious at the restaurant but the quality of the customer service was so poor. We arrived an hour before closing (we were so excited that we made it in enough time through our travels). When we walked in the staff already looked like they were cleaning up and didn't look very excited that we were coming in the door. We ordered and the waiter barely uttered any words. He brought us most of what we ordered and forgot about the one of the items we ordered and brought use chicken fried rice (we are pescatarians) so we would have NEVER ordered chicken. The waiter got frustrated and started arguing with us. We told him we don't eat chicken and we would have never ordered chicken fried rice (we wanted egg/veggies fried rice). He seem to not believe us. Then he said we never ordered the noodles (which was the dish we came to the restaurant for - and all three of us at the table remember ordering) Food is amazing - service is rude. The only reason they got a three star instead of one is because that is how good the food is. What happened to the customer is always right? Also - if you don't want people coming into your restaurant at a certain time...then don't keep your OPEN sign on...‍ read more

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