Chef Sun’s Noodle and Dumpling McKinney

I visited Chef Sun McKinney Saturday night.It is a cozy and welcoming spot that’s perfect for a relaxed meal. The staff was very attentive, checking in often to make sure we had everything we needed, which made the experience even better. The ambience is really nice — warm, comfortable, and inviting. We tried a variety of dishes, and overall, the flavors were impressive. The soup dumplings and rainbow dumplings were absolutely amazing — perfectly cooked and packed with delicious, rich flavors. I highly recommend trying them! The hot pot was another standout, beautifully presented and full of deep, satisfying flavors. It’s definitely a must-order if you visit. The only dish that missed the mark a little was the three pepper chicken — it was a bit dry and didn’t carry the same flavor punch as the other dishes. Pricing was a little on the higher side, but considering the quality, atmosphere, and service, it felt worth it for a nice outing. Overall, a great place to enjoy flavorful dishes. It’s 30-45 minutes wait so plan accordingly.

What an amazing place. Stopped here for a late lunch with my wife. The decor is inviting and relaxing with doors mounted on the ceiling. We started off with the chicken dumplings. I wasn’t expecting them to be red. I’ve seen green and brown at other restaurants. Our server said the red comes from red carrots. They were really good and full of meat. My wife had the Orange Chicken. The sauce had bits of orange peel and some red peppers. The chicken was plump with great flavor, and is served with a side of rice. I had the Oil Drizzled Beef Noodles and it was served in a bowl with a side of scissors (yes, you read that right). The noodles are two inches wide and at least a foot long (that’s why you get scissors). You could tell the entire dish was scratch made with sliced garlic and jalapeño, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro. So many different flavors in one dish. The service was impeccable, professional, and friendly. They were proud to answer any questions that we had.

I have had Chef Sun’s at the Plano location and was in love! We were desperate to have the hand pulled noodles again. However, we made the mistake and ordered the noodle soup dish instead and there was decent flavor but lacked the spice that we were hoping for. Also, the spicy fish didn’t have as much fish as we were expecting. Will have to come back and try more options!

We recently went to Chef Sun’s Noodle and Dumpling in McKinney. A huge plus for many – they have a halal portion in their menu. The ambiance hits just right with a warm and inviting feel the second you walk in. Those noodles? Cooked to perfection. And the dumplings? Flavor explosions in every single bite, clearly made with fresh, quality stuff. Honestly, trying to pick a favorite was a delicious struggle. Beyond the amazing (and halal!) food and atmosphere, the service was top-notch. Our server was super friendly, attentive, and full of great suggestions, really making the whole experience a joy. If you're anywhere near McKinney and craving some seriously tasty (and halal!) noodles and dumplings in a great setting, you absolutely have to check out Chef Sun’s.

Chef Sun’s delivers on taste, especially for noodle and dumpling lovers looking for handcrafted Chinese fare in McKinney. It has strong flavors, a clean and spacious atmosphere, and live dumpling preparation. The best halal authentic Chinese restaurant, must try

I went for my last family meal lunch in Dallas before heading back to Sydney and this place quickly went from a 4 star to 2. Don’t get me wrong, the food was good,but the hygiene level was a put off. We found hair in 2 dishes not 1. The manager quickly came and removed the dishes from the bill and were happy to replace as well, but hairless in food can be a put off. Again, food - good. Hygiene - disappointed. We ordered hot and sour a oh o, spring rolls, fried rice, kung pao chicken (did have a fish taste though), noodles, beef noodles and hand stretched noodles with chicken and vegetables which was really good.

I had high expectations for this place as when we first walked in, it was incredibly busy. The server’s were sweet and friendly. However, it went downhill when they brought our dumplings and expected us to make our own soy sauce mix with a flat plate. Then once we finished our appetizers, we waited 1 hr for our main meal (sweet and sour chicken with some white rice on the side). Everybody around us got their food within 15 min and we were still waiting. We finally got sick of waiting and asked for the bill. Then they finally brought the food. I thought to myself “maybe I can finally enjoy some good food and forget the ridiculous wait…”. The chicken was inedible and the rice looks like it has been sitting out for 3 days from how dry and stale it was. Overall, would not recommend.

Amazing Chinese restaurant in Dallas! I visited this restaurant based on a friend’s recommendation, and it did not disappoint! I heard it’s a relatively new place, but the food quality is top-notch. The menu had so many tempting options, and I ended up ordering xiao long bao, steamed dumplings, chicken potstickers, chili noodles, pork & shrimp siu mai, and the wood ear mushroom salad. Everything was absolutely delicious! The chili noodles were bursting with flavor, perfectly chewy, and had the right amount of spice. The xiao long bao was juicy and full of umami. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for authentic and delicious dim sum in the Dallas area!

This is a new establishment ! If the host is not at her station seat yourself and grab a waitress. I ordered shrimp, lo mein and my hubby ordered shrimp fried rice. Everything was fresh hot and tasty. Even with a full house the food came out fairly quickly. This restaurant does not serve alcohol. It's BYOB. ; A BYOB service charge may apply, depending on the type of alcoholic beverage you bring. Jalen the host who doubled as our waitress was a gem ! We will be back !

Came by for some noodles and dumplings, and overall, it was a good experience. The noodles were fresh. Handmade and well-cooked. The rainbow dumplings were fresh. The flavors were nice, but leaned a bit too subtle for my taste, could've used a little more punch. Service was okay, it felt just a bit off. They were doing some sort of team table waiting where one person took the order, one person brought drinks, another brought food, etc. felt disjointed, had to ask for refills. The place itself is nicely decorated, and the restrooms were clean, which is always a plus. Prices were fair for what you get, and it felt like good value. If you're looking for a clean, comfortable place with solid food, this is a good option. Just don't expect bold flavors or super attentive service.

4 stars because of the dumplings! Spacious interior and clean from what I saw. As you walk in, you pass by the people making the dumplings, which is pretty cool to see. Triple delight dumpling - very juicy, flavorful, and good amount of filling!! I'd come back just for this. The wrapper is also a good texture. Cumin lamb - got med spicy, and surprisingly, it wasn't spicy..even with all the peppers and oil. Some pieces were tender, but overall, there were more tendon/harder to chew pieces. Good cumin and cilantro flavor. Fish boiled in hot sauce - got med spicy. Once again, it wasn't as spicy as it looks. Usually this dish gets me drinking water a lot, but not this one. Good flavor though! Shumai - very salty, though juicy. I'd pass on this one. For what you get, I think it's a little bit more on the expensive side. I could just be cheap though lol. 4 dishes for $65, pre tax and tip. But if your wanting good dumplings, it's worth a try.

Had lunch here this past Sunday, June 8th...what a great find. Authentic, good, relatively priced well, service was very good. Might be my go to for Chinese food. Try it out! Laz

Service was good, but everything was kind of bland. Good serving of bok choy but it was bland. Fried rice was horrible and sent it back. Bland and old. The chicken and lo mein was good. Ambience was nice. Thank you

Hmm we really had higher expectations for the food, but perhaps we ordered the wrong items? See pictures below. Chili oil wontons- really no taste in the minced chicken and the chili oil lacked heat. Beef Mongolian- the flavor was amazing but the meat was sometimes chewy and over cooked. Three pepper chicken- our waitress recommended this as it's popular. This was our least preferred dish. The flavor is more umami than spice (if you like vinegar/sour flavor this is perfect!). But when the name of the dish is three spice, it lacked any spice. Also, too heavily battered and we barely tasted the chicken. Service was okay, our waitress was highly distracted but the manager did stop by and asked for feedback which we shared! I will give it points for ambiance though. Really cute decor and like the open kitchen concept so you can see the dumplings being made.

Soup dumplings & steamed chicken dumplings are amazing! Very well constructed, doesn't fall apart. We ordered the Kung Pao chicken and fried rice, chicken was absolutely flavorless. Rice was equally as flavorless. Kung Pao chicken is supposed to be packed with flavor but to be served one with absolutely no flavor is upsetting. Service was a bit slow, we did not see our server most of the night and had to flag someone else down to tab out. I wish she would have checked in and we could have figured out a different entree. It was a very busy restaurant for a Sunday night. It's a very tight space also.

It's true! Both locations are owned by the same people. We met the owner and his daughter a week ago, who warmly invited us to come back and try their expanded menu. Tonight we gave it a shot. And by the end of our meal, I dreaded having to write this review. We ordered three entrees: Orange Chicken - Large, perfectly cooked chicken chunks, tangy orange sauce made with real orange rind, and a generous amount of peppers and onions. Delicious. No complaints. Shrimp Lo Mein - Lo mein portion was reasonable, but where'd the shrimp go? The butane gas taste was horrible. It was not editable. Can't report it if you don't have a waiter! 招牌陕西油泼面 House Biang Biang Noodle - Still the best thing on the menu. If you want their top dish, this is it. Customer service was zero. One person seated us, another took our order, someone else brought the food... and then we were abandoned. No one waited on us. If one person had checked in, we could have told them the Shrimp Lo Mein tasted like butane gas. We also needed our water re-filled before our food arrived -- and needed water especially while eating. Not having a waiter made us miserable!! We are generous tippers, and we've never skipped giving a tip until now, but this was that bad. The whole vibe was off!!! Really disappointed in this location--not sure if we'll be back.

Interior is open & airy. There's a comfy seating area for waiting & its got a classy ambiance vs Plano's casual feel. There is outdoor seating & a small bar area but they're still waiting for the alcohol license. Menu items are slightly different, such as skewers & a halal section. Dinner was wood ear salad, rainbow dumplings (beef, chicken, veg & seafood) & stir fried handmade noodle with beef & tomatoes along with a live show of dumpling making. The wood ear salad was light & fresh & the noodles had a nice chewy/qq texture. Same friendly & kind owner & family as Plano & they welcome feedback.

I blame only 4 stars on my desensitized American palate. I ordered the house biang biang noodles. I expected big flavors based off of past Chinese food experiences from around the Dallas metroplex for the past 20 years. I was underwhelmed by the simple flavors of the food. After a few bites, I had to come back to reality and really evaluate the food I was eating. The noodles were fun. They provide scissors to cut the noodles, as they are thick. They lie on the al dente side, delightfully chewy. I got beef added, which was tender and played well with the noodles. There seemed to be a very thin sauce on the dish, which kept it from being dry. I added some chili oil that came on the table to brighten it up. I had leftovers. Hub got the beef wraps. He liked them all except for what he said was an overkill of cilantro stems. He also got orange chicken in which he stated was the 2nd worst orange chicken he's had. The chicken was okay, but the sauce wasn't orange enough, no orange peels...tasted more like general tso. Inside the restaurant was really fresh and new. It was inviting, decorated nice with short and tall tables as well as a bar area where ladies were making dumplings. My meal was $12 for the noodles and $5 to add beef. Worth it.

Great upscale atmosphere with a nice selection of menu items to choose from. I especially enjoyed the pork & shrimp shumai. The hand pulled noodles were very good. We tried a beef and chicken dish with the beef being our favorite with the flavors and baby bok choy. Staff was professional and attentive.

Love this place! This is my second time going and I am very impressed with their dumplings. Today, my husband and I got the pork&shrimp shumai and chicken potstickers, along with some hot&sour soup. Flavors were great and each were cooked really well. The potstickers had an ice flower skirt (aka dumpling lace) and for some reason that really impressed me since I went to din tai fung and they didn't have that when I ate there. They have 2 locations in the DFW area but I've never been to the Plano one. I heard this location looks better and they also have a nice outdoor seating area for when the weathers nice! Can't say much about the service since we were trying to find someone to get us sauce dishes and already finished our food by the time someone came. They were really friendly though!

Food 5 out of 5 Freshly homemade and super tasty Chinese food. Highly recommended. Check in system 2 out of 5 There was a kiosk tablet near the bar counter (which was in the middle of floor) for you to drop off your name. It was hard to see/find it when I walked in, there were too many people waiting and blocking the view. It took us a while what to do since NO receptionist waiting NOR the kiosk tablet near the entrance. Customer service 3 out of 5 Not so friendly, they seem like they are focusing on doing their job but if they are more attentive to customers, it will make better experience.

Yum! Our very first visit and won't be the last. We went today for lunch today to celebrate our 24th anniversary. We ordered the red oil wonton and the house special soup dumplings for appetizer and both were delicious!! Used the leftover juice on my plate to put in my entree it was so good. I ordered the house biang biang noodle with beef and hubby got orange chicken. Mine had a delicious flavor, noodles were perfect and beef was tender and flavorful. Hubby's orange chicken had HUGE pieces of chicken with just enough spice and orange zest. Everything was delicious. Service was great and a nice atmosphere. Well done chef sun!!!

We visited on a Saturday and had about a 20-minute wait for a table, which seems pretty standard for a weekend. We started with the soup dumplings and shumai, both of which I really enjoyed! They were a tad saltier than what we're used to, but still delicious. The absolute standout of the night was the fish in chili oil - seriously amazing! The cumin lamb was decent, but didn't quite reach the same heights as the fish.

This is a great place, good food. I would have given it a better rating but the servers seemed not to know what we ordered and brought out one dish at a time.

The new Chef Sun's is a very weird mix of a few authentic dishes and several very americanized dishes. The interior is quite nice and modern so the experience is great, but the menu doesn't properly separate out what will be americanized properly. The Salt and Pepper shrimp under the Chef's Recommendation for example, which normally means authentic, was very badly americanized. No shell, and heavily battered, and I would absolutely not recommend it. The dan dan noodles as well was made with what felt liked packaged ramen noodles, but its right next to their big plate chicken and braised beef noodles, which are incredibly authentic and satisfying. If you come here, stick to the braised beef noodles, biang biang noodle, or big plate noodles. The dumplings are all great as well, but the piggy custard buns are quite literally store bought frozen buns that come in packs of 10 for 5.99 from H-Mart but is sold here in a plate of 4 for 14$. The service is also a hit or miss. I came twice, and the first time it was over staffed, while the second was badly understaffed. They are probably still feeling it out, so I expect that to improve. It is a bit annoying that none of the servers spoke chinese, but I suppose that makes it more friendly for americans. Either way, I think I will personally stick to the original location, though I do think the braised beef noodles here is a bit better.

So happy McKinney has another great Asian restaurant! Their beef soup was amazing, and their sieu mai was good as were their garlic bok choy and bao. You can't go wrong when you enter a Chinese restaurant, and there were mostly Asians eating there. Flavoring was good, and service was great! I thought it was kind of funny they played country music, but everything was great. We'll be back.

Chef may have been a cook at dumpling house from what I was told but seems the dishes are more western than asian.

Yesterday we went back and like i said on my first review food is delicious! Fresh, well seasoned, fast and just yummy!!! Place is clean, always looks spotless. Service on the other hand, :-/ very disappointed this time.. i counted 4 servers and there were 3 tables occupied ( in total we were 8 customers at the moment) and the staff was in a corner just talking and playing around. Took them 10 minutes to get close to us and they didn't come and check on the table i had to call them to please bring a box and the check.

This place is right next to us since we live within Craig Ranch. Went for a quick lunch with wifey and ordered 2 dishes from the Chef's Special - Pepper Chicken and the Salt & Spicy Shrimp. The biggest mistake was that we didn't ask for a walk of the dish and hence ended up ordering dishes that were deep fried. It was quite dry and we found it hard to eat fried stuff beyond a point. The place is convenient to get to, ample parking and the vibe is just great. Will be back and try other dishes before making a final verdict!!

So exciting to have such a great quality Chinese restaurant in Mckinney! The food was very good. The service was attentive and the menu has a lot to choose from . I did think the rice was dry and not to my liking. That needs a little work IMO. The stir fry beef noodles were tasty and my husband who is very picky absolutely loved them. Sweet & sour chicken was good but a little dry. Loved the spicy crispy chicken!! That being said I am very excited to return and try many of the dishes we did not get to.

I took my parents out to dinner tonight along with my family (4 adults total + 3 kids). This was our first time here. We called ahead for same day reservations, which I appreciated that they were able to do. I had been to brunch previously next door at Escape 360, which I enjoyed. Unfortunately, we will not be back at Chef Sun's, and we would not recommend. The atmosphere was nice, but the food was average. Nothing we ordered was terrible, but nothing was great either. I don't mind paying more for excellent food, but the prices were a bit high for just average food when compared to places like Dumpling House or Kitchen Master, which are not only cheaper, but better as well, especially their soup dumplings and beef pies. The 2 stars given is mainly for the poor service we received. We did not see our server again after she took our order and maybe brought out one of the dishes we ordered. Not once did anyone ask if our dishes were ok, if we needed water refills, napkins, or anything. I had to flag someone down to give us our check and boxes. Today is Labor Day so a Monday night. They were busy, but not anything crazy. When I received our bill, I saw that an automatic 18% tip was applied. The girl who brought us the bill and boxes to pack our leftovers was not our server either. I let her know that had the service been great, we always tip 20% minimum and over that. I let her know nicely and respectfully that if they had not applied an automatic tip, our server would have only received 15% (and that's being generous) because we never saw her again and not one person checked on us. She apologized, and I told her it was not her fault, but I just wanted to give them feedback. Just because an automatic tip is applied doesn't mean you should give subpar service. Especially since I would have happily given over 18% for good service. If you are wondering what we ordered, we got the soup dumplings ($13 for 6 pieces), beef pies ($9 for just 2), steamed beef buns ($12 for 5, recommend), red oil chicken wontons ($10 for 8), walnut shrimp (too much batter, $19), House Biang Biang Noodles with beef ($12 + extra $6 for the beef), stir-fried beef noodles ($18), Braised Beef Noodle Delight ($17, husband enjoyed and recommends this one), and shrimp tempura ($10 for 4). Overall, dishes were overpriced and service was poor.

I was recommended this place from one of my regulars at my job, I've been to this restaurant about 5 or 6 times and have had a great experience every time, but today. The front desk lady was great and nice but I orders at 6 pm on a Saturday, I asked how long it would be. They told me only 15 minutes, it took over an hour for my food to come out and when I got home i realized my dumplings were burnt.

My wife & me came here for dinner as it is new. For a Friday night it was pretty busy as the atmosphere was buzzing. The host was nice and our server was fairly prompt. The food tasted good except they gave us our dessert first and then the main meal. Also our order of Singapore Noodles tasted good as long as you like Indian Curry and not Thai Curry or Everyday Curry. Overall experience was good.

Amazing place that opened in McKinney. We need more Asian Food! Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the biang biang noodles and wonton soup. Our server (bald) was the best. I guess you flag down whoever is available which sucks for the server because you can tell some work harder than others. We did stand at the front for a while and no one came up so we started walking around. Saw other customers do the same after we were seated. They really need a hostess because that clearly is t working out. Also, saw the 10% offer for new customers after we paid. Wish someone would have told us to download that prior. I think training needs to be a little better. The restaurant is beautiful and clean and highly recommend it.

Everything here is good; well prepared and good taste. My only complaint is that they'd do well to bring dishes at the same time. There's too much time between different diners' ability to start. They also brought out entrees before appetizers, too. Should straighten that out. Otherwise very good.

This is a new neighborhood Chinese restaurant just opened. The restaurant is neat clean and nice. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The food is just ok. Sadly. Had the scallion pancakes, salt and pepper Tofu, Mongolian Beef, chicken fried rice, flat noodle with beef. The tofu and flat noodles were good. Besides that the food was just so so. Did not like the portions.

Can't say how good this was! From time we entered door till sat, smiles. Server was happy, upbeat, and helped us order. Each person walking by that worked here was happy and asked if we need anything. Heck, don't get that kinda service at other places, but here you do! Food was on point, Dandan noodles, and rainbow dumplings. Wow. Wife and I shared, excellent experience!

Fantastic experience every time!! Soup dumplings are amazing. Service is excellent. They seat you quickly and it's always busy. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Love the homemade noodles!

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. Decided to try this place with my daughter after reading the glowing reviews, and I just have two questions: do you people lack familiarity with high quality food and not know how to cook? or do you actually like this sh*t? There was no flavor. And I actually consider this an insult to Asian cuisine (Americanized or authentic). Everything was awful and the disgusting smells emanating from the food, make me queasy and sick, and left my car stinky. Also, the guy who took our order had a nasty attitude, so it was a perfect match for the food.

Food is amazing, service is amazing, atmosphere is amazing. Soup dumplings & chicken fried rice is good.

Glad this place opened in McKinney. Similar to Plano location but much fancier looking since it's new. Food was great and high quality. Not busy yet since it's new.

Those noodles were hella delicious. The staff and waiters are very welcoming and its a very vibrant atmosphere. Lighting is perfect to take good pictures of the food. Definitely goin again.

The food is delicious. Wait staff are very helpful and friendly. The place is immaculate.

The food is great but.. the service sucks. We have tried to order pick up twice. The first time, they didnt have the food ready by the pick up time and it took an extra 45 minutes to be ready. The second time, my husband kindly asked if they could do a curbside pick up since he is there with our baby and they flatly said NO. No compassion at all and a blatant disregard for their customers. I wont recommend this branch to anyone. The one in Plano is better.

The food was very good. We were seated as soon as we walked in, our server was very friendly and welcoming. It's a new building and very upscale, quiet atmosphere.

Service was good with a large variety of noodle dishes. The soup dumplings were tasty. Not a fan of the beef they use in many plates. It's that velvety but chewy beef slices often seen at other Chinese places. We had three dishes and really only liked the Singaporean noodles.

Food was authentic and exceptional. I ordered the beef roll and biang biang noodles. So delicious.

The food we ordered was all delicious. Not heavy and full of soy sauce like other places. Salt and pepper shrimp and beef and asparagus were great. Shrimp and pork dumplings yum. Beef pies thumbs up. Huge menu of options. Will definitely order again.

Great atmosphere and delicious food. This was our first visit and we're already planning our next. From the golden egg drop soup, full of flavor, and the pork egg rolls which were the best we've ever had, the meal was off to a great start. We then enjoyed the string bean chicken which was flavorful with tender chicken and perfectly cooked green beans and the House Biang Biang Noodle which was the eight combo of chewy and spacey. Absolutely recommend giving this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

Today was opening day and they did NOT disappoint!! The restaurant is beautiful and everything was delicious! So happy that a soup dumpling place opened up across the street. Will definitely come back!

My husband had the Singapore noodles and I the beef flat noodles. Both dishes were awesome. I would recommend and will go again.

Dropped by this location today at 12:30 for lunch. When we entered there were 3 parties in line and about half the tables were empty. Host was very rude and short with those in line telling us there was a 10-15 minute wait because kitchen couldn't keep up. This was extremely disappointing. We left and drove to Plano location were the experience was perfect. I sure hope they can fix this, especially the surly host.

First time here and thoroughly impressed. Nice atmosphere. Great service. The food was delicious. We will be back.

Warm and welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant stands out for its fresh, made-from-scratch expertly crafted dumplings. Chef Sun's offers great value for the quality of food. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. The staff at Chef Sun's Dumplings is friendly and efficient. That's such a great experience! When a chef is gracious enough to take a photo with you . It makes the visit even more memorable.

First off, food aside, I'd like to say that the service was absolutely incredible!! Our server, Alexa was consistently checking on us and recommended items that ended up being 100% perfect. The ambience was very relaxing, it's perfect for a date night. I ordered the house lo mein and it was fairly good, 4/5. My partner ordered the broccoli and chicken, it was alright, nothing special. We also ordered soup dumplings prior to our meals and they were FANTASTIC!!! I'd definitely recommend this place and would go again. Pricey but worth it.

Really great service! Waiters were super attentive. All the food came out fresh and hot. Cute spot and vibes with authentic food.

The staff were great, we loved seeing the chefs preparing dumplings, the food was amazing!