This was our first time dining at Uptown Dumpling. We drive past regularly, but from the outside it doesn't look incredibly appealing. However, the interior is a much welcomed surprise, beautifully decorated and peaceful. Starting with the hostesses, we were greeted kindly and shown to a quiet table, even asked if we felt comfortable with the table and our location (which we were). We were then greeted warmly by our server, Ashley, who was attentive and proactive during our entire visit. We started with the Xioa Long Bao, including trying a single of their extra large version (I've forgotten the exact name on the menu, but it will be obvious). Both the small and large versions were excellent quality and flavor! The giant one was incredibly difficult to eat, but that's beyond the point - it's whimsical and impressive that they could craft a wrapper that large and maintain its proper texture and shape and that the juices and meat inside were true to their flavor profile. The restaurant also provides a nice amount of ginger to add the vinegar for the Xioa Long Bao, something other restaurants in the area have started being cheap about. The highlight of my meal was the beef and scallop with truffle noodle soup. We also tried the dandan noodles. While they were tasty, we have yet to find anything that rivals the flavors of our favorite from Crystal Jade in Hong Kong. We were very pleased with our experience here, and will definitely be returning - not only for the food and ambiance but for our server Ashley's expert service! read more

Uptown Dumpling - Black Truffle Scallops and Wagyu Beef Noodle (黑松露鲜贝和牛面) - Dim Sum Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Uptown Dumpling wasn't bad, but overall I felt the portions were small for the prices and we left feeling like it wasn't really worth what we spent. The restaurant itself is really nicely decorated and in a great location. The staff was also very friendly from the moment we checked in until we sat down, so no complaints at all when it came to the service. We started with the Wasabi Cereal Shrimp, which unfortunately I didn't enjoy. It lacked flavor, I could barely taste the wasabi, and personally I don't think the cereal coating worked very well. I think something like panko crumbs would have been a much better combination. We also tried their famous Huge Juicy Xiao Long Bao. It was nice and definitely something different to try, although it was quite difficult to eat because of how large it is. It could have used a little more flavor, but overall it was okay. We actually preferred some of the smaller dumplings we tried, which had much better flavor. For our main, we ordered the Sichuan-Style Beef Pieces, and this was probably the most disappointing dish. There were a lot of Sichuan peppers but only around 10 pieces of beef, and the beef itself wasn't tender. For a dish that was around $25, I expected a much better portion and quality. We also tried the Kung Pao Shrimp. The portion was okay, but again, nothing really stood out about the dish. One other thing that surprised us was the sake. It was served in what looked like small whiskey glasses, so I asked if they had sake glasses and was told those were the only glasses they use for sake. Not a huge deal, but for a restaurant like this, it felt a little odd. Overall, we spent over $100 and unfortunately left feeling like it wasn't worth the price. There were a few things we enjoyed, especially some of the smaller dumplings, and the restaurant itself is beautiful with friendly service, but the food and portion sizes just didn't justify the cost for us. read more

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We came here for the 1st time thinking they had shrimp dumplings only to find out they do but they mix the shrimp with pork. This is a bummer for folks like us who are pescatarian! The menu has pork dumplings so we just don't understand the need to mix the shrimp with the pork! What we did order was good. The fried rice we added shrimp to, but they were the little bitty shrimp which was also another let down, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Our server, Veronica was fantastic! She was patient and pleasant! The restaurant is gorgeous and spacious! We loved the vibe. It was busy but it's very spacious so it didn't necessarily look busy! read more

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So we came here with 5 people on Friday around 7:30pm. It was hot as balls outside, my car registered 111. We were hoping to get a cool down but the restaurant was really hot inside. I think it's bc the front door was opening and closing. So for comfort I'd giving it a 3/10. We were literally sweating bullets trying to eat. So for the food. The dumplings were bomb.com! The table liked the pork ones and I ate the truffle beef ones we ended up ordering another round it was so good. I had a ton of other dishes but I didn't take a photos or notes of them bc quite frankly we were so hot in there I think everyone was irritated trying to eat lol. In terms of service 10/10, we loved our waitress! She was sweet and attentive even though it was a packed house. The restaurant itself is very nice inside. Def a spot that could be a date night. Would I come back, hell yeah! I wasn't to just writing this review. I'll give this one a 8/10... I think it'll be 10/10 next time if we can get comfortable temps inside the restaurant. read more

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Upscale Chinese cuisine Nicely decorated with fresh upscale interior finish out no more than six months old. Service was prompt and attentive. Hot and sour soup is amazing. They serve an appetizer with the quality of an entrée. The Soup Dumplings... (dumplings with soup inside) were a new experienced for me. They were excellent The uptown spicy chicken was a bit overcooked and chewy, but the sauce was good and the portion was healthy enough to serve the four if us. I could see how this could be one of their top items if cooked to the right read more

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Sad to see our latest Uptown Dumpling experience fall short of the five star experience we had in our previous visit. I remember our last time here loving everything, but this time some of the same items really missed the mark. To start, we ordered the Shrimp and Pork Xiao Long Buns just like the last time. Even though we asked that they arrive before the main entrees, they arrived maybe 3 minutes before. The wait for them was pretty long, and when it arrived we figured out why. I think the they were ready a while back, but our waitress just didn't get them out to us on time. As a result, the dumplings were not hot. It really degraded the experience of the dish. We also had the orange chicken and Sichuan DanDan noodles. The flavors in the chicken were good, but the ends of the chicken were kind of tough, and the noodles seems kind of slapped together with not enough sauce. There was barely any sesame paste. The last time I had these noodles, there were perfect, so it was really disappointing to have this batch be so off. The waitress was pretty inattentive throughout our meal later on, a manager checked in on us, and we had to ask her for the check since our waitress was no where to be found. Overall, we left with a bad impression of this meal. Knowing the Uptown Dumpling is capable of so much more is just a tough pill to swallow. We really loved our last experience here, but this most recent visit was a disaster. It may be a while before we decide to dine here again. read more

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Thus place is so pretty and uniquely decorated with lanterns, nice dim lights and friendly staff. The service was pretty fast and they were attentive. The dumplings were pretty good as we got the pork and veggie soup dumplings with the cucumber salad, and the best of all the dumplings with chili oil. The chili oil dumplings 4.5/5 Soup dumplings 3.7/5 cucumber salad 5/5 thai tea 5/5 read more

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LOVE! LOVE! LOVE this new Chinese restaurant!!!! Beautiful, excellent interior design! The best customer service at a Chinese restaurant I have had, and of course, DELICIOUS food!!! We came here once when it was Tian Tian for the Peking duck. We passed by here the first night we got back in town this time, and I saw it's a new restaurant now. Didn't think much of it until the last day we were here. I was looking on Resy for nearby restaurants with same day reservation to use my Amex credit. Uptown Dumpling popped up and I'm so glad they were on Resy! As soon as I walked in, I was blown away by how beautiful it is inside. They completely renovated the whole restaurant! From the design to the color theme, everything goes so well together in such an elegant way that also provides lots of privacy no matter where you sit, and makes it look more spacious. I was so surprised and ecstatic to see that they also offer Peking duck, so of course I had to order it. I was told it'd take about 30mins, but it ended up being close to 45-50 mins. Definitely a must call ahead to order for next time. However, it was well worth the wait. One of the crispiest Peking duck I have had, without it being overly oil. The pancakes are super thin but have great chewy texture. Each one is separated by beautiful parchment. Also, this is the first place that you can request extra cucumber and green onion without charge. 10/10 for this dish and my top 2 for Peking ducks! While waiting for the ducks, we also order the wagyu beef with black truffle XLB, eggplants with garlic sauce, and black truffle beef tenderloin with crispy garlic. Everything was good, but my most favorite was definitely the black truffle beef tenderloin with crispy garlic. The beef was so tender and flavorful. They were super generous with the garlic amount. Looks like the dish must have come with at least 2 whole heads of garlic if not more. When I read the name of the dish, I was expecting more of crispy garlic chips, but I was actually more excited to see whole pieces of garlic and so much of it too lol. It's definitely one of top 3 favorite dishes from a Chinese restaurant now. Last but not least, had to give a huge shout out to our waitress. Unfortunately I did not get her name, but she was African American and deserves all the praise plus recognition! She was so friendly and upbeat, checked up on us often. Made me feel like I was in a 4-5 stars restaurant instead of a regular Chinese restaurant, with the level of service, the food, and the interior. They currently offer 15% off all day from Monday to Thursday during the summer. It's a run, not a walk deal! Wish we still lived in DFW so I could come here at least a few times a month. For now, Uptown Dumpling is on my must visit list every time we are back in town now! read more

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Food: After hearing glowing reviews (through social media and WOM), my partner and I decided to give this place a try. We ordered the Uptown Fried Rice (with shrimp), the Pork & Shrimp Xiao Long Bao, Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle, and Pan-fried Shrimp Dumpling. The dumplings and fried rice were fine--they had a decent flavor to them. However, the beef noodle soup fell a bit short. The broth tasted like soy sauce more than anything and lacked the richness that I've enjoyed from other beef noodle soups. Service: No complaints. Came for lunch on a Sunday, with no wait for a party of two. However, the food did take a bit to come out of the kitchen. Waiter was attentive. Ambiance: Casual, modern. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza. P.S. The floor in the men's restroom was very slippery. Take heed! read more

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We visited this restaurant for dinner on a Friday night. There was a 10 min wait and during our wait, we saw water dripping from the AC vents on the roof on the wait area chairs. Kinda gross and I hope the restaurants takes care of this. But with food, we still loved the steam soup dumplings, wontons in spicy sauce, the uptown special chicken, salt and pepper tofu, Dan Dan noodles and stir fried broccoli. The uptown fried chicken was beautifully seasoned and crispy. The dumplings had the right umami it deserved. The Dan Dan noodles was also nice with the right spice and texture of the noodles. read more

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I was highly intrigued by Uptown Dumpling given the chef is highly acclaimed. (Btw, it's located in Plano, not Uptown! But no complaints as parking was a breeze). Although named after dumplings, the Peking Duck caught my eye! And it did not disappoint. The skin was incredibly crisp, while the meat remained tender and juicy without being dry. When making the reservation, they asked to notify them at least an hour in advance for the duck, which we did. My only complaint is that the accompaniments didn't quite match the serving size. For a whole duck, the portions of cucumber, green onion, and duck sauce were very sparse, whereas on the other hand, the portion of granulated sugar was excessive. Reading other reviews, I am not the only one who feels this way. Next, the soup dumplings were very solid. The wrappers had a nice texture, the filling was flavorful, and there was a generous amount of soup inside! As a bonus, they use organic meat in their filling. The pan-fried dumplings were also excellent! If youve never tried them before, they're similar to xiaolongbao, but the dough is leavened and crispy on the bottom, but the filling is also soupy on the inside! We also ordered the duck fried rice. It was slightly greasy, but the flavor more than made up for it. There was a good amount of duck throughout, the portion was generous, and it had great wok hei. Definitely one of the better fried rices I've had in DFW. The interior is gorgeous and would make a great spot for a special occasion or date night. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation, especially if you're planning to order the Peking duck, as the restaurant was packed. read more

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Everything we've tried here has been delicious, but the Peking duck is especially amazing! We come here every once in a while just for the duck. Just a heads-up: the Peking duck needs to be reserved in advance, so I highly recommend calling ahead to order it. Otherwise, you may have to wait quite a while. read more

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5/5 stars. I finally tried Uptown Dumpling and it completely lived up to the hype! Chef Hao's Michelin-rated background really shows. The food quality is incredible for the price, and the space is beautiful. We ordered family-style and every single dish hit the spot. Their soup dumplings were excellent! Paper thin wrapper and loaded with soup. We had to get the HUGE Juicy Xiao Long Bao. It's basically 4 or 5 regular soup dumplings in one. The rest of our spread: The Wagyu & Black Truffle XLB, Pan Fried Beef Buns, Half Roast Duck, Signature Crispy Prawns in Plum Sauce, Wonton Soup, and Beef Pieces. Everything was delicious! Wontons in the wonton soup was chef's kiss. I'm cutting back on drinking right now, so we got the Jasmine tea. It was incredibly fragrant and came in a proper teapot. If you do want alcohol, their new happy hour deals are crazy good! Mondays and Thursdays feature half-priced wine bottles, meaning you can grab a bottle for as little as $20. I will definitely be back. Exceptional food, service and great vibes. read more

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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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I had a great experience at Uptown Dumpling! Our server, Matthew, was incredible. We told him it was our first time visiting, and he did a wonderful job explaining the menu and helping us decide what to order. The restaurant itself is well designed and sectioned off in a way that allows your table to have a more intimate atmosphere! We started with two orders of the soup dumplings, and they were absolutely delicious. I also ordered the hot and sour soup, which was flavorful, comforting, and perfect to start the meal. For my main dish, I got the chicken fried rice, and the portion size was huge, I was able to take leftovers home! To finish everything off, I grabbed a milk tea to go, and it was such a refreshing way to end the experience. Between the great service, delicious food, and generous portions, I'll definitely be back! read more

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We adored this meal!!!! Everything was a hit, especially the dumplings and bao zis. Was not the biggest fan of the giant chicken dish. The peking duck was solid!!! Not the best in town, but still excellent. They use the thin wrappers rather than buns FYI. We have ordered takeout so many times since then (the peking duck is not available for takeout) and it holds up well even coming from near Plano all the way to Uptown! read more

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Ahmazing staff and the food....... Chefs kiss. Of course we started with the soup dumplings. Also ordered the big one. That one takes 20 mins and comes out Hot. So give it a minute before you use your straw to slurp in the juices. Next up was the shrimp and meat dumplings. Cooked to perfection. The dry spicy dry noodles oh so good. It wasn't crazy super spicy. The chicken chow was pretty standard fare. Now the rice cooked in duck sauce was the clear winner! The beef in honey was oddly sweet the menu did warn us. So yeah delicious. Go. read more

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Flavorful noodles, fast service, cute decorations inside. They were also very mindful of food allergies! read more

Uptown Dumpling - Uptown Chow Mein (经典炒面) - Dim Sum Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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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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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Cross your fingers that Uptown Dumpling succeeds in this spot located on the NW corner of Frankford and Preston. The food and ambiance are both 10/10 so there's hope the jinx is over. Let's start with the ambiance. The restaurant is exceptionally designed. It feels intimate because the seating has varied sections separated by artistic partitions. There's a lot of movement in the architecture-curved walls and columns that makes the space graceful and stylish. My only observation that was not quite right, is that the counter of the bar is too high for the bar stools. Sitting at the bar, which is gorgeous btw, feels awkward and has the "child at the adult table" effect. I've eaten here several time and the food has consistently been delicious. The dumplings are delicate, golden brown and perfectly pleated. The interior pork is plump and savory. Yum! I also loved the Uptown Spicy Chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken. I would skip the Egg Drop soup (bland) and I also was not a fan of the Uptown Fried Rice Cake. The texture was mushy for me. Overall this restaurant is a little slice of heaven right here in North Dallas. read more

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The service was impeccable! From the moment you walked in the door to paying. We had a party of 4 and waited at the bar for about 15 minutes. I had the Lychee Martini that wasn't too sweet nor tart. Tasted great. The other had the Asahi beer which is pretty common. We started with the one large Xiao long bao. It was good but we enjoyed the smaller ones better. They do not serve you a separate juice for the dumplings that you customarily receive. You make your own with the sauces in the table. We shared the uptown chow mein and noodles were cooked great. Next we had the uptown beef, it was so tender! The white rice they serve with it was perfect together. Fried rice was standard. Lastly, Taiwanese braised beef noodles. Noodles were good, however the broth was too beefy and no other flavors. I get it's suppose to be, but it was lacking a spice to finish it. Definitely worth going back. read more

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The Uptown Dumpling! Freshly renovated, stylish ambiance, and an upgraded menu. The Peking Duck et al. were delicious. Service is okay... Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Uptown Dumpling -- Dallas Finally Has Its Soup Dumpling Contender The backstory matters here. Chef Hao Wenjie is a UNESCO Ambassador of Intangible Culinary Heritage, led China Day banquets at the UN, and was part of the founding team behind the Michelin Guide's launch in Beijing. World-class credentials, Preston Road strip mall. Only in Dallas and we're lucky he's here. The space, formerly home to Tian Tian, has been completely reimagined and the result is stunning. Warm, elegant, and upscale without a hint of pretension. You walk in feeling welcomed, not intimidated. Someone put real care into this room, and it shows. Now the food, which is why I've already been back twice. The Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings). For Dallas, these are easily top 3. The skin is beautifully thin, holds together on the lift, and floods your mouth with broth. They're doing this right. And if you really want an experience, order the Giant XLB a massive single dumpling served with a straw so you can slurp the soup directly. Yes, it's a spectacle. Yes, you need to do it. Uptown Spicy Chicken (霸王辣子鸡 -- "Overlord Spicy Chicken") A generous plate of crispy fried chicken pieces buried in dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and sesame. It hits spicy, it hits numbing, it hits addictive. The kind of dish where you know your limit and completely ignore it. Don't skip this. Service both visits was warm, attentive, and genuinely knowledgeable. With a chef of this caliber bringing Jiangnan cuisine to North Dallas, Uptown Dumpling is exactly the addition this city has been waiting for. Get there sooner rather than later. read more

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Atmosphere is great, nice design, nice booth. The pecking duck is good. But I won't say it's so much better than a lot of other places. the other dishes is just so so. The huge soup dumpling is fun but the flavor is a little miss and also it should come with a straw for the soup probably because they don't want people to get burnt but it's very hard to drink the soup. The center seems slightly undercooked, we are unsure but it gives 2 out of 3 of us a little bit upset tummy couple hours later. Fried rice is lack of seasoning and beef soup is kinda bad, it just tastes like soy sauce. Overall with the price, I won't recommend this place as top 1 in the area 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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Saw this restaurant on TikTok and it did not disappoint. First things first, Ashley our server was so sweet and attentive. She made sure our glasses were never empty and was able to answer all questions we had about the food. We ordered the Spicy beef and chicken. The soup and pan fried dumplings, and the green beans with the uptown fried rice. Everything was amazing and definitely will try the Peking duck the next time we come. read more

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Was excited to try this new place and overall would recommend! Random but only complain is that the front door is super loud and we sat at one of the first tables in the dining room so it would slam hard every time someone went in/out. Otherwise, nice decor and very friendly staff. We ordered.... - truffle Wagyu XLB: so good! Lots of soup and great soft but chewy texture wrapper - giant XLB: fun novelty, good flavor and lots of soup. They give you a straw to help eat it and solid flavor but would probably go for regular pork XLB next time just to enjoy eating it more. - mango walnut shrimp: good, less mango flavor but had a light wasabi aioli which added interesting flavor - half Peking duck: delicious! We made a reservation and called a few hours early to ask if we wanted the duck as it takes an hour to prepare. Loved the toppings they included and definitely a star - uptown chicken fried rice (not pictured): solid flavor, not too salty, and had really soft chicken 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

We've only been here once but I can see this being a place we visit multiple times. My brother and his wife discovered this place and it is worth the drive from McKinney. I love that they have soup dumpling options that are not just pork. What I really liked are the Wagu & Black Truffle dumplings and fungus salad (we ordered 2 of these). Their Peking duck was absolutely delicious. This is the first place I've been to that has wraps instead of buns, and it was so good. It comes with the usual toppings. The real star is the duck which was absolutely crispy and juicy, with no gamey taste. Definitely must try. The dishes that were ok are the cucumber salad, crispy spicy chicken, and prawn in plum sauce. The honey beef brisket was a miss for me. While absolutely tender, the sauce was not a hit at our table. Service was amazing and attentive. Our server was aware of our dietary restrictions and made suggestions accordingly. Must try. read more

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Absolute awful, arrogant manager. Absolutely AWFUL service and hospitality. Rude manager. Came in around 430, plenty of room. They offered us a seat right by the entrance, which we politely asked if we could sit elsewhere. In ANY of the open seats. Manager quickly and rudely replied no. So we left. SO MANY other good, authentic, Chinese places to eat I'll never spend my hard earned money here. Ever. read more

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

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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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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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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The wonton soup here is amazing. I love it so much that I make a point to get it at least once a week. The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean, and inviting, and the service is consistently excellent. Great food and a wonderful dining experience every time. read more

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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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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Everything we had was amazing. The dumplings.... Perfect. There was nothing to complain about. Food was delicious and I wish them great success. We will be back. read more

Good for the people thinking they found their hipster replacement for P.F. Chang's. Same people who also like jeng chi. Best for people who enjoy the social media hype and ambiance before they taste their food. You really want to try to like it but food quality falls short every bite. Tried the XLB, Peking duck, Rice Cakes w pork chop, black truffle tenderloin, green beans, and Beijing noodles (zhajiangmian). Like I said, you really want to try to like it but food quality falls short every bite. It's either too oily, salty, lacking flavor, cold, or unremarkable. Peking duck is unflavorful if you don't immediately dressing it with a bunch of hoisin sauce. Pork chops and green beans also lacking flavor. XLB was cold inside. The truffle beef tenderloin and rice cakes were over salted and oily. The Beijing noodles are unremarkable. Service was inattentive when they are mostly required - too many tables for each server. This place is too used to serving entrees for one person rather than family style. Could never get a hold of our waiter for serving spoons or communal chopsticks. read more