Best Restaurants in Richardson (2025)
A Chinatown mainstay since 1990, Jeng Chi is celebrated for hand-rolled dumplings, noodles, and a busy in-house bakery. Featured by local reporters and praised by critics, it marked 35 years with community festivities in 2025.
Old-school dim sum carts roll daily through this grand ballroom of Cantonese classics. Consistently recommended by Eater Dallas and recently lauded by The Infatuation for standout shrimp leek dumplings and deep-fried duck.
Central Texas–style smoke, market-line service, and scratch sides have made Ten50 a local favorite; critics note its steady craft and banana pudding. In 2025 the family-run pit opened a Dallas sibling, underscoring its momentum.
A Lebanese family restaurant turned local landmark, known for shawarma, house-baked pita, and a lively lunch buffet. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and regularly praised by Dallas food writers.
A serene, long-running Japanese spot where regulars come for pristine nigiri, traditional hot dishes, and tatami-style group seating. Frequently cited by local critics for consistency and craft.
Part distillery, part community hangout, serving Southern-inflected plates alongside house spirits. Lauded by D Magazine and locals for its patio energy; expanding production in Richardson underscores its hometown roots.
Beloved for a fiery, deeply flavored bún bò Huế and restorative phở, this family-run Vietnamese staple appears on multiple Eater Dallas lists and remains a go-to for Vietnamese soups in the suburbs.
A welcoming Ethiopian kitchen where injera anchors comforting tibs, kitfo, and doro wot. Frequently highlighted by Eater Dallas and locals as a key Richardson destination for East African flavors.
Scratch-made New American plates, a handsome indoor-outdoor space with a glowing fireplace, and weekend brunch make this locally owned spot a neighborhood favorite and an Eater Dallas pick.
Since 1957, Del’s has grilled burgers over charcoal and poured frosty root beer for generations. After an April 2025 fire, it reopened in June to citywide relief—proof of its deep community ties.
New in 2025, Nay brings Iraqi dishes—kebabs, shawarma, dolma, and breakfast plates—to a relaxed space with an inviting patio. Noted by local reporters and opening roundups for adding fresh Middle Eastern breadth to Richardson.
A humble, long-running favorite for Gujarati thali—rotis, dal, vegetables, snacks, and sweets served on metal trays. Endorsed by Eater Dallas and praised by local writers for homestyle flavors at fair prices.