Royal China Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Preston Hollow
6025 Royal Ln #201, Dallas, TX 75230
Highlights
Hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and Chinese American favorites
Hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and Chinese American favorites
"Dumplings, egg foo young, dry-stirred beef, and a host of Chinese American favorites are on offer at this north Dallas restaurant (don’t sleep on the handmade noodles section). The restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, earning an award from Eater Dallas for being a local legend. Co-owner April Kao still makes trips to China annually to source ideas for the restaurant from the country’s regional cuisine, while her husband George is likely to be the person serving folks behind the bar or manning the host stand, if various family members don’t beat him to it. Best for: This simple dining room has a lot going on, from the dumpling-making station to the ceiling covered with red umbrellas. Head here for the fourth date and beyond, family meals, last-minute nights out without a reservation, and friend catch-ups." - Courtney E. Smith
"It’s time for baby’s first soup dumplings, and they might as well be some of the best dumplings in DFW. This classic Dallas spot, which been around for 50 years this year, has always been accessible and family friendly. From the dumplings to jian bing (a folded crepe that is popular Beijing street food), there are fun dishes to introduce the kids to in a restaurant loaded with traditional Eastern decor and cooking methods. Adults can enjoy any traditional Chinese-American dishes they imagine, and incredible handmade noodle dishes." - Courtney E. Smith
"Starting (or just dabbling in) Chinese food for Christmas Eve is something everyone should strongly consider — especially when there’s a classic, excellent spot like Royal China in town. Chow down on dumplings galore, an incredible array of soups, Chinese American favorites, and incredible vegetarian options." - Courtney E. Smith
"Tucked into the massive shopping center at Preston and Royal, this North Dallas institution has a devoted crowd of regulars. Try the excellent chilled dan dan noodles, which are hand-pulled in-house, and xiao long bao (soup dumplings). Chinese American favorites like kung pao and sesame chicken also get a serious upgrade on this menu." - Didi Paterno
"No muss, no fuss—just great Chinese food. That’s what Royal China has been serving up since 1974. If Monday calls for hand-pulled noodles and handmade dumplings in a place that cultivates its neighborhood vibe, this is the ticket." - Courtney E. Smith
