Xiao Long Bao = 10/10 Juicy, flavorful, and so good! The Peking duck was cooked perfectly, with crispy skin and juicy meat, paired beautifully with the wraps and sauces. Dessert was the perfect sweet finish. Such a great dining experience! read more

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The spicy chicken was perfectly balanced between sweet and sour, not too spicy, and the combination of crispy shrimp and plum sauce was absolutely perfect. read more

Uptown Dumpling - Signature Crispy Prawns In Plum Sauce () - Dim Sum Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Went for lunch last week and everything was spectacular. Had a couple different dumplings and enjoyed them both. Then we ordered all separate entrees. We all tried everyone's dish and they were great although note that some of these are huge family style options . Highly recommended! read more

The space for Uptown Dumpling has been many restaurants through the years, but this one - Uptown Dumpling is by far the best one! Let's start with the interior. Gorgeous! The designer put much thought into the details is this space. Tucked away a booths, warm interior, rich colors, and it doesn't stop there. Their to-go bags are beautifully designed. For the first time I was excited about bringing food home just because of the bag. We didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar - and it worked out well. Our bartender/bartender was delightful, engaging, offered excellent suggestions, and stay on top of our service the whole time. Such a pleasant experience. The food - delicious! We ordered the veggie spring rolls (cooked to a perfect crispness), mushroom dumplings (my first time to order dumplings and I loved them!) and chicken chow mein - delicious! This was such a great experience overall I look forward to coming back! read more

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Uptown Dumpling was just okay. Spent $125 for 3 people, we only had water. My favorites - the garlic green beans - the fried rice with chicken Could be better - cucumber salad (needs to be sliced thinner with more of the "dressing" and marinated more. It tasted more like a raw cucumber. - half duck (appreciate that you can get half ($38) but the duck didn't really taste seasoned. There was no flavor although the skin was nice and certain pieces that were crispy were pretty good) We also got the truffle and mushroom dumplings and the beef bao and both were fine. I didn't have anything that I absolutely need to come back for. read more

To preface, I was SO excited to see a dumpling shop open up here. Service: The waiter was very nice. My stars are just for him. Ambiance: Nicer restaurant. Not like the former Tian Tian, which was casual. Well designed. Food: As a Taiwanese American who absolutely loves XLB and beef noodle soup, this place was a complete let down. The Xiao Long Baos were juicy - I'll give them that, but the meat inside was dry and gritty. The XL XLB was really just for looks. And the beef noodle soup noodles weren't good. The broth was so bland. And it wasn't beef that just falls apart and melts in your mouth like it should... instead it was thin slices that did absolutely nothing for the dish. We wanted to order the Peking Duck, we were one of few customers in when they opened that day - and the wait would have been 45 mins (what we were told) so we opted out. Our total was $58.94 for a lunch for 2. We left disappointed and won't be back. read more

Delicious food+ value = home run! This is our new favorite Chinese restaurant. The food was spectacular, and service was outstanding. Our waitress was so attentive and genuinely very friendly. Off in the distance, I could see hostesses working hard to make sure everything was running smoothly. I saw a lot of people come in from our table, so the restaurant filled very quickly for early dinner. Interior decor looks nice but only complaint about the atmosphere was A/C seemed to be blowing full blast on a not that warm day so it was colder than I would've liked and this made the food get cold quickly. The food was too-notch! We started out with the Pork & Shrimp Xiao Long Bao- the soup dumplings. They were delicious and perfectly chewy. Very satisfying texture and taste. For an entree, I had the Sichuan Dandan Noodles. These were absolute perfection. They are handmade noodles that had a perfectly springy texture. It comes tossed in a creamy sesame and chili sauce which was culinary bliss. I am very sensitive to spicy foods, so I asked to have this modified to be mild and it was fine. My husband got the King Pao Shrimp. He loved it, and it looked amazing, but I didn't try this dish based on the heat level. I seldom drink sodas, but I didn't try order a Sprite and it was served cold without ice- somehow, this was the best sprint I've had in a very long time and the carbonation was excellent. Overall Uptown Dumpling was solid in nearly every regard. Definitely coming back here soon! read more

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Walking up, even from the outside you know you are going to a beautiful place. Walking in is like walking into another world. Tranquil music plays lo over the radio as your eyes adjust to the other world experiences you are about to have. Relax, soak it in, and enjoy! We quickly learned upon checking in that reservations are strongly recommended if you wish to sit in the dining room. Not knowing that, we opted to sit at the bar where there was immediate seating available. The bartender Emmanuel, has FANTASTIC people skills and made a great experience even better! I am learning that sitting at the bar has advantages when it comes to dining out because it is hard to beat the personalized service a great bartender gives to you. We ordered Veggie Spring Rolls, Mushroom/Tofu Buns, Japanese Fried Rice with Shrimp, and Chow Mein with Chicken. Everything was so good, it's hard to choose which one was my favorite, but I will say that even with the smorgasbord that was in front of me, I kept gravitating to the Shrimp Fried Rice. It was nothing short of amazing! This place is a definite 5-Star and excelled in every aspect I could critique them on! read more

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Uptown Dumpling is now soft-opening in the former Tian Tian Dim Sum space, and the transformation is impressive. The restaurant has had a full facelift--both inside and out--and now feels like a beautifully upscale dumpling spot. During our visit, we were seated at the bar. Emmanuel, who handled both serving and bartending, did an excellent job--friendly, attentive, and professional. The front reception, however, could benefit from a bit more warmth and service-mindedness. As for the food, it was wonderful. The Peking duck is a must-try, and the taro bun is equally memorable. We're definitely looking forward to coming back soon. read more

Uptown Dumpling - Black Truffle Scallops and Wagyu Beef Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I really wanted to like this new place. I made a reservation for 5:30 PM on Friday night. Since it's a new location, I was hoping to get the feel of the ambience of all that work they put into the construction, instead, they put us in a room of four tables with no ambience with nothing exciting and a set of people at one of the tables that were on their phones constantly on video and loud. As for the food, we shared the Wagyu beef and truffle dumplings, which were too salty, the Mongolian beef dish, which was great, and the beef and broccoli dish, which was very bland. I will say the second Star I gave because of presentation. Everything comes out in nice dishes and they really spent a lot of money on paper goods to make things aesthetically pleasing. Again, I wouldn't know what was going on in the dining room because I never got to see it. Our server did a good job. My advice to the management is that if you have somebody who has made a reservation to come experience your restaurant put them in the dining area, if somebody is a walk-in, put them in those little rooms that look like bedroom rooms. I was very disappointed at that. I will not be returning. And unfortunately, I've already had friends who asked me about the restaurant and I already told them what I thought. read more

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Service wasn't the best but food was good. The decor is stunning! Absolutely love the ambiance. I ordered the Taiwanese beef noodles and portion size is huge!!! The dish came abit luke warm to me but if they made it hot, I'd enjoy it more. Still, it's a delicious bowl of noodles. I would order it again and epic for $15 only! The huge xlb was also delicious but a little hard to eat. Still, I'd order it again. read more

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Came for dinner with the family for the first time. First thing is the decor is nice and the staff friendly. I did have an issue with the condiments in that they have soy sauce and vinegar bottles on the table. Unfortunately both had vinegar and I doused my noodles with it thinking it was soy. I brought it up to the attention of a manager who just took them away and didn't come back to rectify my disgusting plate of food. The waitress asked me if I wanted her to ask if they could do something about it. Well hell, why do I have to ask when you should automatically make it right? I declined because I didn't want to be viewed as a scammer. Needless to say that I don't recommend this restaurant. Oh and the reason I needed to add soy sauce is because the food was bland. I had loaded it up with chili sauce but it was still insipid. Expensive and underwhelming lacking customer service. read more

Uptown Dumpling - One should've been soy sauce but no they're vinegar. No warnings... - Dim Sum Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food and service both are above average. We shall come back again. Peking duck and shrimps were my favorite so far. Soup dumplings were juicy and will try again next time! read more

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Best soup dumplings of dfw! I've been on the hunt for the best ones. The soup dumpling doesn't tear when you pick it up and the ratio of meat and warm soup is perfect. The dough doesn't feel soggy at all. I recommend: Xiao long bao Truffle Xiao long bao Crispy shrimp Short Rib Scallion noodles Pecking duck Ambiance is nice, perfect for date night or bringing your entire family. The family tables feel private. Presentation if food was definitely thought out. Our server was sweet and very attentive! I went during their soft opening and didn't get the full menu. I'll post more recommendations when I am able to return! read more

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A new restaurant, but by no means lacking in experience. With a well-decorated chef as its foundation, you can tell it's aiming for Michelin level service and quality. The ambiance brings you into a different world, setting the tone for the cuisine journey you're about to embark on. Service was quick. We ordered the greater jasmine tea to begin our immersion, and it did not disappoint. Neither did the food, as we ordered: Wagyu XLB - a nonnegotiable Cucumber salad - fresh reset for your palate Uptown spicy chicken - VERY LARGE PORTION. Great for a sharable with the kids. Not as spicy as it looks. The flavor soaks in the longer it sits Pan Fried shrimp dumpling - delicious, must get Wonton soup - lightly flavored and soothing, served in a large bowl Scallion noodles - needed a kick, added chili oil which enhanced flavor. Large portion and good for sharing Uptown duck Half - love how thin the bao sheets are, allows you to eat more without feeling as full. Duck is delicious, its skin caramelized. Cleanly presented With the flavoring profile for certain dishes, given time they will improve. Their "signature" baos as they are will be a strong contender against Dragon House! read more

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Went in March during their soft opening. Normally I would be very graceful about this period. But if you're going to claim a Michelin star (which they don't have) on all the server's sleeves, you're asking to be judged to a higher standard. Unfortunately, uptown dumpling was nowhere near the standard. The recurring theme of the night : high expectations, underwhelming experience. Food: 4 stars. XiaoLongBao: 8.5/10. Currently the best in town. The dough is a little thick, but clearly they took the execution of this dish seriously. It's not DTF, but it's the best we've got in DFW. Mouth Watering Chicken was good, not as spicy as it looks. Sweet and Sour Ribs were good. Beef noodle soup: complete disappoinment, basically noodles in water. The rest of the dishes were meh. Service 2 Stars. 1 extra star was given because of the soft open period. The service was atrocious, especially with a Michelin star on everyone's sleeves. The hostess was unenthusiastic and didn't greet any of the customers. The service was ridiculously slow. At a certain point, we tried to ask the waiter walking by to see if we could have two bowls of rice. He told us he cannot take any orders, only for me to watch him take the food orders of the table next to us right 2 mins later. When we were leaving, 4 tables were just sitting empty with no customers and only dirty dishes. Did I mention everyone has a Michelin star on their sleeve? Ambiance/remodel: 2 The remodel tries to elevate the ambiance over the old Tian Tian decor. (I would guess this was a $1MM+ build out). The problem: you're serving FAST CASUAL FOOD. This is NOT a Michelin star tasting menu, you're serving the same food as Shanghai Taste and WuWeiDin!!! The tiles in the mens bathroom is already scratched up. You spent so much money trying to make this place look nice but if one person has stomach issues, 100% of mens toilet will be occpied... This owner has more money than common sense... Will return in a few months to see if they've improved, if they are still open... read more

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I recently visited Uptown Dumpling and overall had a very enjoyable dining experience. The standout dishes were definitely the mango walnut shrimp and the Sichuan-style beef -- both were incredibly flavorful and well-prepared. The xiao long bao were impressive as well: large, juicy, and filled with a generous amount of rich soup inside, exactly what you hope for. The roast duck was another highlight -- very authentic and delicious. I also really enjoyed the chicken soup, which was deeply flavorful and comforting. Some dishes were just average, such as the hot and sour soup and the assorted cold vegetables, which didn't stand out as much as the others. The service was excellent -- attentive, friendly, and efficient, which made the overall experience even more enjoyable. Overall, most of the dishes tasted great, and you can tell there is solid quality in the cooking. The only downside is that the portion sizes are on the smaller side. That said, it's still a great spot for tasty dumplings and classic Chinese dishes, and I would definitely come back to try more items. read more

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I was excited to see a new Chinese place open up in Dallas. I had a friend recommend me to come here and try the food. When I first walked in, the place was very luxurious. I will say they renovated the place to be very nice, and inviting with tons of tables for big parties. The service was good, the servers were attentive and recommended their favorite dishes. I had the fried rice with the fried pork, it was so so so DELICOUS! This was a table favorite, and I'm definitely getting it again. My other favorite dish was the uptown rice cake, the favors mesh very well in my opinion. I will be coming back again with some friends! I'm gonna try the Peking duck next time, looks good! Thank you Uptown!! read more

Uptown Dumpling - Uptown Fried Rice Cake - Dim Sum Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Food was amazing it was good. The service was great, but the wait time for walk-in was a bit disorganized. Walk-in took about 30 mins and when I received a text my table was ready, I did have to wait for another 15 mins. But the staff was still sweet though. The ambiance was nice it wasn't too busy but had a good crowd. read more

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Fifth visit and I get more impressed each time. Of course the food is delicious. And the restaurant has a beautiful design. But now I am paying more attention to their plate ware, and serving dishes. The Uptown Spicy Chicken is served in one of the largest bowls I have seen in a restaurant. Like a family heirloom. The Mongolian Beef has a unique and fitting presentation. It all adds to a sense of specialness that the restaurant has created. read more

2.5/5 Friendly waitor, great ambience, but lacking a little in tastiness. - Sichuan dandan noodles: we opted for mild spice as we don't eat too spicy. Spice level was perfect but overall the sauce flavor was too salty and not much sesame paste flavor. Additionally, the noodles were a little overcooked and stuck together a bit. - Pan fried beef bun: was excited to try these as they're not the typical pork filling, but was disappointed to zero soup inside & a little more drier with beef... :( - Juicy Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings): filled with delicious soup, thin dumpling skin, not too fatty or fatless pork filling! Better than most places! - Huge juicy Xiao Long Bao: great to experience, same flavors as the regular sizes soup dumplings, but tough to catch all the soup in your bite - be careful the soup is HOT! Maybe they can provide a straw? - Uptown signature roast duck (half): not bad! Better to call ahead and reserve it if you don't want to wait for about an hour for it! Duck soup is also extra charge. read more

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After losing Tian Tian as one of the best Peking ducks in the area our family was hopeful that Uptown Dumpling would fill those shoes. Service was wonderful and decor/ambiance was quite nice. Food was mediocre at the very best. Dumpling dishes were the strongest except for the "Sichuan Spicy Wonton in Chili Oil". - Cucumber Salad Decent, some older pieces were overly soaked and salty. - Assorted Cold Vegetables Enjoyed, but overly salty at times. - Juicy XLB Pretty solid, good balanced flavor, and good skins. - Green Pepper XLB Enjoyed these the most, same as regular XLB but had some Sichuan type flavors. - Huge Juicy XLB Novelty item with same solid XLB filling and flavor, but skin was a little too thick. Understandable for it to maintain its shape. - Pan Fried Shrimp Dumpling Presentation and fry was nice with good flavor and filling. - Fried Pork Ribs Basically a fried pork chop sliced with some spicy powder on top served with chopped small bread and butter pickles..... Was nothing special, also found hair in it was removed from our bill. - Sichuan Spicy Wonton in Chili Oil Wontons in a bath of sweet and sour sauce with little chili oil in sight. This was quite offensive and removed from our bill. - Whole Roast Duck Served with crepes/panackes. No special presentation or soup for the base $76 price. Was only semi crispy and pretty sliced up with small pieces of skin. Not bad, but not great by any means. - Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodles Very bland, tasted like watered down beef noodle soup with soy sauce. We left a lot of this uneaten. - Stir Fried Broccoli Hard to mess up, but had good flavor and was cooked well. - Kung Pao Chicken Offensively sweet. Has potential and good wok flavor, but overly sweet. - Scallion Noodle Felt like a glorified dry instant noodle. Okay flavor and not much scallion. Lots left uneaten. - Uptown Spicy Beef Pretty watery, beef was overly velvetized, decent pepper flavor. I think the menu picture showed quite a bit of peppers, but the only thing in there was cucumber besides the beef. - Uptown Spicy Chicken Never came and removed from bill. Tried enough of the menu to know we will not need to come back unless they change a lot of things. Really hoped for better. read more

Wanted to try this new Chinese restaurant while I was in Dallas visiting family. Great dumplings! Very juicy and tender. Comparable to din tai fung imo. All the other dishes have a great flavor profile too! I will definitely comeback when I'm in Dallas and my family will probably be regulars. Staff are also quite friendly and attentive read more

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I recently just came to visit Dallas for the first time. I was craving some chinese food once I got off the plane. I came across Uptown Dumpling and went to give it a try. I ordered the Beef Short Rib, Pan-Fried Beef Bun, Wagyu & Black Truffle Xiao Long Bao, and they were all pretty good. The service was quite good for the store just opening up. The store was very clean and new. Looks like a very modern inspired chinese restaurant. Overall, I will definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends and family! read more

Uptown Dumpling - short rib: nice and tender - Dim Sum Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Uptown Dumpling did not disappoint. The place looks really nice inside - modern, clean, and a little bougie which I liked. Great atmosphere if you're trying to have a nice dinner. Food was delicious. The dumplings were on point and everything tasted super fresh. Our server was also really attentive and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. Great food, great vibe, great service. Easy 5 stars. read more

Chicken soup was served with chicken hastily had the skin on it. Small portions for high prices. Won't go back read more

this place was alright. they h ave the michelin star scattered throughout the restaurant, but as far as i'm aware, uptown dumpling is a sister concept of jiang nan nyc (which is a very delicious peking duck restaurant that was SUPPOSED to open in Dallas this year), which actually is michelin recognized. this is a very good place to take people who don't normally eat chinese food lol. but if you're very well versed in chinese food, don't expect the usual. the interior is decorated beautifully, and a great place to take a date. it's kind of hot inside though, at least when we went. very easy to make reservations, but i had to call to reserve a duck in advance. most of the dishes that were on the menu are the classics but made slightly differently than what i'm used to. i wouldn't go out of my way to get the baos or the dumplings, but the green beans were really good and so was the stewed fish. as for the peking duck, it's served in a nice presentation with all the fixings and crepes, not baos. in my opinion, the duck was better than duck and dumpling, but it's kind of a low bar. service was kind, but spotty occasionally. i wouldn't go back, but i'm glad i tried it. read more

Food tastes amazing!! I especially like the Wasabi cereal shrimp. The place is nicely build out, the vibe is good, service is good and the staffs are really friendly. See you guys again soon!! read more

Uptown Dumpling - Wasabi Cereal Shrimp - Dim Sum Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Fried Rice and Mongolian Beef were exceptional. Happy hour prices great. Service was superb. Giselle was friendly and very knowledgeable. The place is beautiful. Very conducive to talking. read more

Such good food prepared to order! We had three plates of dim sum and the green tea ice cream with tart--will be coming back for a fuller dinner soon! read more

We were excited to try Uptown Dumpling tonight. Our server mentioned that they've only been open for about a month, but the place was very busy. The restaurant is beautifully designed, all the staff are very friendly, and the service was excellent. The food was amazing, the soup dumplings, made fresh everyday are the best in DFW. The Taiwanese soup noodles and the Mango Walnut Shrimp were excellent as well. We will definitely come back to try other items. read more

Really enjoyed the food! Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The dumplings were juicy, and the Peking duck was crispy and delicious. Definitely coming back! read more

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Very odd pick up experience. Was waiting on order for 20 min. Asked the hostess if she would check on it. Her response was that she couldn't as the manager yells at her if she goes in the back and 'hopefully' the order would just show up. Also, none of the orders came with rice. Very odd for an asian restaurant. read more

I want my money back! I took my family here expecting a fine dining experience based on the ornate and spectacular exterior. Likewise, the interior was gorgeous. The food however, was a major letdown. We ordered the Schezuan Beef and I ended up spittting out every gristly fatty piece I put in my mouth. The Pan Fried pork dumplings were a joke, all stuck together and sitting in a pool of grease. We had to pull them apart with our hands. The green beans were flavorless and very greasy. Who is cooking this stuff anyway? They obviously don't know what they're doing. Folks, don't get sucked into this palace of nonsense. You'll be pissed as I was when I got the bill. This is the absolute worst chinese restaurant in Dallas/Fort Worth. We won't be back. There's better, much better out there. I predict it will fold within a year, maybe sooner. read more

We went for the cold opening. The restaurant is beautiful. The service was great. The food was delicious. Our favorite was the shrimp with mango and candied walnuts. We are looking forward to trying some of their other dishes. read more

Very authentic Chinese dishes. Just opened but foods are top notch. Must have Peking Duck. read more

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Both food and service were exceptional. The wagyu truffle xlb was one of my favorite bites of the night along with the prawns , short ribs, dandan and Beijing noodles, green beans and cucumber salad were all delicious. The sous vide beef short rib and uptown spicy chicken come out in large grand plates , definitely shareable. Beautiful interior as well. Perfect spot for a birthday dinner or celebration read more

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I came for the soft opening of this new Chinese dumplings restaurant. Not only were the soup dumplings juicy, but they left a nice lingering flavor, especially when combined with their homemade chili oil. The chili oil was not too spicy, so don't be afraid of any dish that includes it. The Black Truffle Wagyu dumpling was the best. They also had a wonderful variety of other dishes such as the sweet and sour pork ribs, cucumber salad, beef short ribs, and dry noodles. I personally loved all their Sichuan style dishes the most. The Peking duck was my favorite dish as the skin was caramelized perfectly and the meat was so tender. Keep in mind that the Peking duck has to be requested about an hour ahead of your mealtime so that it can be prepped fresh for your party. My group had Fan as our waitress and she was great at answering all our questions and joking along with the party. She was very attentive at refilling our drinks and removing empty dishes. I don't remember having to wait or call on her at all for new orders as she was always there taking care of us. Overall the food was great and the ambience even better. The background music was calming, the lighting and decorations provided great vibes, and there was always something interesting/creative to look at. read more

From the moment you step inside, it's evident this spot is aiming high--polished presentation, thoughtful service, and a kitchen that's chasing fine-dining balance of precision and flavor. Peking Duck was our favorite, beautifully presented. The thin bao sheets are a smart touch, letting you enjoy multiple bites without feeling overly full. The duck itself is rich with a crisp, caramelized skin. read more

Let me preface this before we get too far: I am looking forward to going back to this restaurant. That being said, it was definitely a tale of two houses: the back of the house and the front of the house. Let's start with the good stuff. The back of the house serving the food was fantastic. We went through a number of plates, including dumplings, cucumber salad, noodles, and spicy chicken. All were very good! They were executed well and definitely worth going back for. The food came out quickly, and considering they're just a few weeks from opening, that's a really good sign. Now onto the front of the house. This is where things need quite a bit more work. If I had any suggestion, it would be this: please get some experienced front-of-house people and use them to train your remaining staff. I understand that it's hard to staff an entire team at once, but this will definitely hurt the restaurant if they don't address it. This was more than just early opening jitters. There were fundamental items that need to be addressed with training and better oversight. I will say that everybody we encountered was extremely friendly. It's just when you look at the ambience, the food, and the vibe they're going for here, there's a big gap in service. Serving the patrons small square bar napkins for their meals is not acceptable. I understand that maybe you don't have your custom napkins in, but run to one of the big box stores and take care of this. On to basic serving etiquette: You don't open wine for a table behind the bar and then bring the customer an already-open bottle (that's not just showmanship; there's a level of verification and quality control involved with that step). Give the staff a little training so that they don't open a bottle by tearing away at the foil with a fingernail and know how to use an opener (saw this with more than one server and bartender). The food and atmosphere of this restaurant is too nice to not have a better level of presentation standards. Tell the staff (and manager): no chewing gum on the floor. This is pretty simple etiquette, but if the floor manager doesn't understand this, that doesn't bode well for the team that will look to them for guidance. Make sure that your menu is correct. Your wine and cocktail lists were completely out of line with what you had in stock, and the staff seemed very confused about what they had. Again, the staff were all nice enough. And while it is hard to have a 100% new staff that has to learn their way around the layout and menu, there are some basics that can just be addressed with core waitstaff training. The restaurant has a great atmosphere. Of all the different restaurants that have occupied this location, this is probably the best interior and vibe it's ever had. We'll definitely be back. The food is good, and I'm hopeful they'll step up the front of the house to match the back of the house. We're rooting for you. read more