Carrollton’s rapidly growing Asian population has made it one of the state’s most exciting epicenters for Chinese cuisine.
Strip mall gems sit beside ultra-modern restaurants, drawing foodies from Dallas and beyond. Here are five standouts where you’ll find both authentic regional Chinese and innovative Asian-American eats:
1. Royal China BBQ
Effortlessly blending traditional and contemporary, Royal China BBQ anchors Carrollton’s Chinese community.
The décor is sleek; Shanghai specialties and Cantonese roasts come out quick and perfectly balanced.
Their crispy-skinned roast duck, honey BBQ pork (char siu), and spicy mapo tofu are constant favorites, while adventurous diners can try jellyfish salad or fish maw soup.
The open kitchen lets diners watch the expert chefs work wonders over woks and grills—a culinary show in itself.
2. Yummy Szechuan
Bold, spicy, and authentic, Yummy Szechuan is all about numbing heat and deep, complex flavors.
Carrollton’s sizable Chinese student community visits for mala hot pot, cumin lamb skewers, and crispy, spicy Chongqing chicken.
The menu offers ingredients rarely found outside China, and staff will cheerfully explain dishes or tailor them to your spice tolerance. Crowds are eclectic: young professionals, families, and adventurous food explorers.
3. Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine
Wu Wei Din stands out for its handmade noodles, xiao long bao soup dumplings, and focus on Taiwanese bento fare.
Weekends see lines of hungry diners, and the kitchen moves with precision: every dumpling is filled to order, every plate is Instagram-worthy.
The crispy pork chop rice bowl, spicy beef noodle soup, and cold cucumber salad are required eating for newcomers.
Kids love the bubbly drinks and boba teas; parents appreciate high chairs and helpful waitstaff.
4. Jeng Chi Restaurant
A Dallas mainstay now also thriving in Carrollton, Jeng Chi is best known for its enormous menu.
You’ll find both familiar classics (kung pao chicken, eggplant in hot garlic sauce) and regional Nantong specialties such as crispy-skin pork and braised whole fish.
The weekend dim sum has locals eager for turnip cakes, steamed buns, and sweet egg custard tarts.
This is a popular place for big family gatherings—the round tables are designed for sharing and celebration.
5. First Chinese BBQ
Casual and iconic, First Chinese BBQ serves the best Cantonese BBQ and noodle soups west of Plano.
Red lacquered ducks and racks of BBQ pork hang in the window, and the menu is loaded with Hong Kong comfort: wonton noodle soup, rice plates topped with roast duck or barbecue pork, and perfectly fried salt and pepper tofu.
Meals come out fast and staff rarely let your tea cup run dry. It’s wallet-friendly and great for big lunch groups or quick weekday dinners.
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