Uncle Zhou
Chinese restaurant · Plano ·
Authentic Henan cuisine, hand-pulled noodles, chili oil
Authentic Henan cuisine, hand-pulled noodles, chili oil
"A Henan-style Chinese restaurant located in a strip mall in Plano, Texas, with a cult following. Known for its hand-drawn noodles and authentic Henan dishes, it offers a no-frills dining experience with a focus on food quality over ambiance." - Diana Spechler
"Acclaimed New York City transplant Uncle Zhou’s been serving Plano residents traditional Henan cuisine since 2020, and all noodles are made in-house. Of particular note are the Henan cold noodles. Thanks to their intimidating red color, this dish is associated with heat and spice — but it’s neither. It uses thinner noodles doused in a savory, sour, mildly sweet sauce with roasted peanuts and bean sprouts." - Didi Paterno
"A Plano spot singled out for its dial oil noodles, a dish that made a strong impression on local chefs and reviewers who wondered how they’d gone without it for so long." - Amy McCarthy
"Originally launched in Queens and recognized on Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list, this famed NYC noodle eatery has opened in Plano, offering Henan cuisine for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on hand-pulled noodles—served in a brothy soup or in the restaurant’s signature “dial oil” with toppings like spicy beef tendon and pork in Peking sauce—while other highlights include sweet-and-sour fish paired with “dragon’s beard” noodles and Sichuan staples such as mapo tofu and kung pao chicken. The restaurant is currently in a soft-launch phase, and early Yelp reviews warn that service can be a bit spotty." - Amy McCarthy
"Beloved in Queens for its hand-pulled “dial oil” noodles—seasoned with garlic, vinegar, and hot oil—and for traditional Henan dishes that earned food critics' raves after opening in Elmhurst in 2011, this restaurant closed its Elmhurst location in January 2018 and now appears to be relocating to Plano. Tipsters spotted “coming soon” signage in the window of 8200 Preston Rd #110 (the former Minato Ramen and Izakaya space), and the restaurant's website promises a soon-to-be-announced grand opening along with a better environment and more traditional Henan offerings." - Adele Chapin