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Royal China Restaurant

Item: Royal China Restaurant
Author: Ilene Jacobs

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Price Range: $

10Best Says

A stalwart of Dallas' Chinese food scene since 1974, this family-run restaurant is perennially popular for its authentic dumplings, perfectly prepared dim sum and fantastic regional Chinese dishes. While you can expect to find iconic Americanized favorites such as moo-goo-gai- pan and dry-stirred beef--the rest of the menu offers more modern Chinese specialties. Items like hand-pulled noodle dishes and Shanghai-style xiang zao pork belly are stellar, but the big draw here is the dumpling bar. Try to snag a seat up close to watch the dumpling ladies whip up handmade pillowy parcels that come filled with everything from shrimp, jicama and ginger to pork, Napa cabbage and chives. It's a good idea to make a reservation before coming, otherwise expect a wait at both lunch and dinnertime.

Address:

6025 Royal Lane, Suite 201
Dallas, TX 75230

Phone:

214-361-1771

Website:

royalchinadallas.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert

Chinese, North Dallas' Best Restaurants, Preston Hollow's Best Restaurants: "Royal China offers free delivery within a 3-mile radius."

Best for Chinese Because: Royal China is Dallas' oldest and best Chinese restaurant.
Best for North Dallas' Best Restaurants Because: Royal China is one of Dallas' oldest and best Chinese restaurants.
Best for Preston Hollow's Best Restaurants Because: Royal China is one of Dallas' best and oldest Chinese restaurants.

Main Menu
- Dumpling Jiaozi
  
  Dumpling Sampler
  
  Pork, Chicken, Shrimp, and Vegetables ($10.00)
  
  Pork Dumpling
  
  Shiitake, Jicama, and Napa ($8.00)
  
  Chicken Dumpling
  
  Basil, Jicama, and Mushroom ($8.00)
  
  Shrimp Dumpling
  
  Shiitake, Jicama, and Ginger ($9.00)
  
  Vegetable Dumpling
  
  mixed Vegetables, Vermicelli, and Shiitake ($7.00)
- Starters
  
  Asian Tostadas
  
  A Mix of Shrimp, Red Pepper, Onions, Celery, Avocado and Asian Mustard on a crispy Wonton ($9.00)
  
  Buck's Spare Ribs
  
  Oven roasted, fork tender, and sweet, Cantonese style ($12.00)
  
  Buck's Lettuce Wraps
  
  Minced Chicken, Water Chestnuts and Mu'er Mushrooms on a bed of crispy Rice Noodles ($13.00)
  
  Chicken Wings
  
  Marinated in Ginger, Garlic and seasonings ($8.00)
  
  Crab and Cheese Wonton
  
  Snow Crab and Cream Cheese wrapped in a crispy Wonton, served with sweet and sour with Asian Mustard Sauce ($8.00)
  
  Egg Rolls
  
  thicker, bubbly wrapper, filled with pork and vegetables, two per order ($4.00)
  
  Sichuan Spicy Wonton*
  
  Pork Wontons in a red spicy, sweet and sour tangy Sichuan peppercorn sauce ($10.00)
- Soup Dumpling
  
  Xiao-Long-Bao
  
  Savory steamed soup Pork Dumplings, a delicacy of Shanghai ($9.00)
  
  Beijing Xien-Binn
  
  Pan seared, flat circular dumplings, filled with Pork or Chicken, Mushrooms and Daikon ($10.00)
  
  Beef Baozi
  
  Steamed Buns filled with Beef and Daikon ($10.00)
  
  Pork Belly Gwa-Bao
  
  Slow braised tender Pork Belly in clam shell Buns with Scallions and pickled sweet and sour Vegetables ($10.00)
- Gluten Free
  Pearl Rice Meatballs
  
  Steamed Pork with Shiitake and Jicama meatballs, rolled in Sweet Rice, steamed ($10.00)
  
  Rolling Napa
  
  Pork, Shrimp and Shiitake Mushrooms wrapped in Napa Cabbage, steamed ($10.00)
  
  Purple Haze
  
  Eggplant filled with Pork and Shiitake Mushrooms served ($8.00)
  
  Cool Vegetable Rolls
  Mixed Vegetables, Avocado, Rice Noodles and Cilantro wrapped in Rice Paper
  
  $4.50
  
  Add Shrimp: $8.00
- Vegetarians
  Chive Pockets
  
  Chives, Eggs, Shiitake Mushrooms and Vermicelli, pan seared ($10.00)
  
  Edamame
  
  Steamed Soybean pods with Sea Salt ($4.00)
  
  Scallion Pancake
  
  Thin, crispy Wheat Flour pancake seasoned with Salt and chopped Scallions ($5.00)
  
  Shanghai Kao-Fu
  Shiitake Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, Edamame Peas and Wheat Gluten, a tasty meat alternative, loaded with protein
  
  As A Starter: $10.00
  
  As A Main Course: $15.00
- Chef Specialties
  
  Cumin Lamb
  
  Stir-fried Lamb slices with Onions and Bell Peppers seasoned Soy sauce and Cumin ($20.00)
  
  Pork Belly with Leeks
  
  Slices of smoked Pork Belly stir-fried with Leeks ($18.00)
  
  San Bei Chicken
  
  Braised Chicken cubes with Basils, Gingers and Garlic in a savory brown sauce ($18.00)
  
  Pork Rib Wu-Xi Style
  
  Slow braised until very tender with lightly sweet and Savory flavor ($20.00)
  
  Xiang Zao Pork
  
  A traditional Shanghai cuisine. Slices of Pork Belly marinated in Xiang Zao (Rice Wine Lees) Steamed until very tender, with a very aromatic flavor ($18.00)
  
  Dong-Po Pork Belly
  
  Braised Pork Belly with Five Spices. Named after the famed Ancient poet - Su Dong-Po, for his special Pork Belly recipe ($21.00)
  
  Grilled Berkshire Pork
  
  The best cut of pork, marinated and grilled, with String Beans, browned Onions, Red Bell Peppers and King Oyster Mushrooms ($22.00)
  
  Sichuan Gon Bao Pork*
  
  Cubed Pork stir-fried with Green Onions, Garlic, Ginger and Chili pods topped with roasted Peanuts ($16.00)
  
  Duck
  
  Boneless Duck - half, roasted with Five Spice, Ginger, and Garlic, flash fried to crisp the skin, served Beijing Duck style, with Mandarin Pancakes, Scallions and Haixian Sauce ($22.00)
  
  Crystal Shrimp
  
  Specially marinated Shrimp are translucent and crispy after stir-fried, has a clean taste in a very light sauce, a classic Shanghai dish ($20.00)
  
  Royal Prawn
  
  Fried to crisp gulf Shrimp tossed in Asian Mustard Mayo, topped with Honey Walnuts ($22.00)
  
  Zho Liu Fish
  
  Slices of White Fish Filet stir-fried in a delicious light White Wine sauce, topped with Goji Berries ($18.00)
  
  Sichuan Spicy Fish / Shui Zhu Yu*
  
  Slices of White Fish, Napa Cabbage, Chili Pods, Garlic and Scallions ($18.00)
  
  Crispy Red Snapper*
  
  Crispy filet of fish with Water Chestnuts, Shiitake Mushrooms, Red Bell Peppers in Garlic Sauce. Fish can be steamed by request ($22.00)
  
  Dragon and Phoenix*
  
  A combination of crispy, sweet and spicy General Kao's Chicken and Shrimp with Vegetables in Garlic sauce ($24.00)
  
  Dou Ban Yu*
  
  White Fish filet with Tofu in Rice Wine Lees and Sichuan Fermented hot bean Sauce ($20.00)
  
  Ma Yi Shang Shu / Ants Climbing Trees - Vermicelli with Minced Pork*
  
  A traditional Sichuan Cuisine, Yam Vermicelli cooked with minced Pork in fermented chili sauce with Garlic and Green Onions ($15.00)
- Buck's Classics
  General Kao's Chicken or Shrimp*
  Crispy bite-sized Chicken or Gulf shrimp stir-fried in sweet and spicy sauce
  
  Chicken: $14.00
  
  Shrimp: $18.00
  Dry Stirred Beef*
  
  Crispy slices of beef in a sweet and spicy sauce, an all time favorite since 1974 when the restaurant first opened ($16.00)
  
  Moo-Goo-Gai-Pan
  
  Slices of Chicken stir-fried with Mushrooms, Broccoli and Snow Peas in a white sauce ($14.00)
  
  Cashew Chicken
  
  Slices of Chicken stir-fried with Mushrooms, Onions, Zucchini, Water Chestnuts and in a brown sauce, topped with Cashews ($16.00)
  
  Ma-Po Tofu*
  Sautéed with Garlic in spicy Dou Ban Chili Sauce
  
  $10.00
  
  Add Pork: $13.00
  Egg Fu-Young
  Cabbages, Onions, Bean Sprouts mixed with Eggs, topped with mixed Vegetables
  
  $13.00
  
  Add Chicken Or Pork: $15.00
  
  Add Beef Or Shrimp Or Combo: $17.00
- Land
  Orange Chicken or Beef*
  Crispy, tender Chicken or Beef stir-fried with sun-dried Orange Peels in a tangy sauce
  
  Chicken: $15.00
  
  Orange Beef: $17.00
  Salt and Pepper Chicken or Shrimp*
  Crispy bite size Chicken tossed with Green Onions, Basil, Garlic and Jalapeno
  
  $15.00
  
  Shrimp: $18.00
  Sesame Chicken
  
  Crispy bite-sized Chicken In a sweet sauce, topped with roasted Sesame Seeds ($15.00)
  
  Basil Chicken
  
  Slices of Chicken stir-fried with fresh Basil, Broccoli, Tomatoes and Mushrooms in a brown sauce, with a touch of sweetness ($14.00)
  
  Kung Pao Chicken*
  
  Sautéed with mixed Vegetables and Chili Pods in a spicy Kung Pao sauce, topped with roasted Peanuts ($15.00)
  
  Lemon Chicken
  
  Panko crispy Chicken Breasts with Lemon sauce ($15.00)
  
  Da-Chien Chicken*
  
  Slices of Chicken Stir-fried With mixed Vegetables in Sambal Garlic Chili sauce ($14.00)
  
  Mongolian Beef*
  
  Slices of Beef stir-fried with Onions and Scallions on a bed of Vermicelli ($16.00)
  
  Sichuan Beef*
  
  Marinated Beef stir-fried with juliennes Carrots, Celery and Water Chestnuts in a spicy Sichuan sauce ($15.00)
  
  Moo Shu Pork
  Pork sautéed with Cabbage, Egg, Bamboo Shoots, Mu'er Mushrooms and Onions, served with two handmade Mandarin Pancakes
  
  $13.00
  
  4 Pancakes: $14.00
  Pork with Edamame, Jalapeno*
  
  Stir-fried with Smoked Tofu, Edamame and String Beans, please specify your preference of spiciness ($14.00)
- Sea
  
  Kung Pao Seafood*
  
  Shrimp, Scallops, White Fish and Vegetables in a brown Kung Pao sauce ($22.00)
  
  Happy Family
  
  Shrimp, Scallops, Beef and Chicken sautéed with mixed Vegetables in a brown sauce ($20.00)
  
  Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
  
  Gulf Shrimp sautéed with Mushrooms, Water Chestnuts, and Snow Peas in a creamy Lobster sauce ($17.00)
  
  Shrimp with Snow Peas
  
  Gulf Shrimp stir-fried with Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts in a white sauce ($17.00)
  
  Shrimp with Black Bean*
  
  Stir-fried with mixed Vegetables in a Sichuan Black Bean sauce ($16.00)
  
  Grilled Salmon
  
  Served on a sizzling hot plate with Scallions and Ginger in a Soy Vinaigrette sauce ($18.00)
- Earth
  
  Sichuan String Beans*
  
  Stir-fried with Garlic and Mushrooms ($11.00)
  
  Eggplant with Basil*
  
  Chinese Egg Plants sautéed with Basils in Garlic Sauce ($11.00)
  
  Bokchoy with King Oyster Mushrooms
  
  Fresh Baby Bok Choy stir-fried with King Oyster Mushrooms in White Sauce ($12.00)
  
  Kung Pao King Oyster Mushrooms
  
  Stir-fried with Garlic, Gingers, Chili Pods and Bell Peppers, topped with roasted peanuts in a brown sauce, it has a touch of sweetness ($15.00)
  
  Mix Vegetables
  
  Stir-fried Baby Corns, Broccolis, Carrots, Mushrooms, Napa Cabbage, Snow Peas, and Water Chestnuts in a white sauce ($11.00)
- Handmade Noodles
  
  Thin Dan-Dan Mian*
  
  Served cold in a spicy, sweet and sour tangy Sichuan peppercorn sauce. Can be served warm or with an un-sweet Garlic sauce by request ($11.00)
  
  Lu-Rou Mian
  
  Slow braised meat sauce with Pork Belly, Five Spices, Mushrooms and Soy sauce ($15.00)
  
  Buck's Zha-Jiang Mian
  
  Boiled noodles topped with stir-fried minced Pork with Egg Plant in spicy Dou-Ban Bean and Haixian sauce ($15.00)
  
  Beef Noodle Soup
  
  Clear Beef Broth with slices of Beef Shank Cold Cut, topped with Cilantro, Daikon and Green Onions. Chili Oil can be added upon request ($15.00)
  
  Chicken Noodle Soup
  
  Chicken Brest meat and mixed Vegetables in a clear Chicken Broth ($14.00)
- Fried Rice
  Fried Rice
  Mixed Vegetables: Baby Corns, Broccolis, Mushrooms, Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts
  
  Add Chicken Or Pork: $13.00
  
  Add Beef Or Shrimp: $15.00
  
  Add Combo Of Meats: $16.00
  
  Add Mixed Vegetables: $12.00
  Chicken Curry Fried Rice
  
  With Eggs, Peas, Carrots, Cabbage and Pineapple chuncks in Yellow Curry ($14.00)
- Hand Pulled Noodles
  
  Wide Dan-Dan Mian*
  
  Served cold in a spicy, sweet and sour tangy Sichuan peppercorn sauce. Can be served warm or with an un-sweet Garlic sauce by request ($11.00)
- Stir-Fried La Mian Noodles
  
  Vegetables
  
  Bean Sprouts, Broccolis, Carrots, Cabbages, Mushrooms, Onions, Snow peas and Water Chestnuts ($14.00)
  
  Chicken or Pork
  
  Stir-fried with Bean Sprouts, Cabbages, Carrots and Onions ($15.00)
  
  Beef or Shrimp or Combo
  
  Stir-fried with Bean Sprouts, Cabbages, Carrots and Onions ($17.00)
- Lunch Special
  General Kao's Chicken or Shrimp*
  Crispy Chicken or Gulf shrimp stir-fried in sweet and spicy sauce
  
  Chicken: $12.00
  
  Shrimp*: $15.00
  Orange Chicken or Beef*
  Crispy, tender Chicken or Beef stir-fried with sundried Orange peels in a tangy orange sauce
  
  Chicken: $12.00
  
  Beef: $14.00
  Moo-Goo-Gai-Pan
  
  Slices of Chicken stir-fried with Mushrooms, Broccoli and Snow Peas in a white sauce ($11.00)
  
  Jalapeno Chicken*
  
  Slices of Chicken stir-fried with Broccoli, Bell Peppers Jalapeno, and Water Chestnuts ($11.00)
  
  Kung Pao Chicken*
  
  Sautéed with mixed vegetables and Chili Pods in a spicy Kung Pao sauce, topped with roasted Peanuts ($12.00)
  
  Chicken with Asparagus
  
  Slices of Chicken stir-fried with fresh Asparagus and Mushrooms ($13.00)
  
  Broccoli Beef
  
  Slices of Beef stir-fried with fresh Broccoli and Mushrooms ($12.00)
  
  Sichuan Beef*
  
  Marinated slices of Beef stir-fired with Celery Carrots, Onion, and Water Chestnuts ($12.00)
  
  Mongolian Beef*
  
  Slices of beef stir-fried with green onions on a bed of Vermicelli ($13.00)
  
  China Town Special
  
  Beef, Chicken, Pork and Shrimp with mixed Vegetables stir-fried in brown sauce over Rice or Noodles ($13.00)
  
  Happy Family
  
  Shrimp, Scallops, Beef and Chicken sautéed with mixed Vegetables in a brown sauce ($16.00)
  
  House Curry Supreme
  
  Slices of Beef, Chicken and Shrimp stir-fried with mix vegetables in spicy yellow Curry with Coconut Milk and Lemon Grass ($14.00)
  
  Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
  
  Stir-fried with Mushrooms, Water Chestnuts, and Snow Peas in a creamy Lobster sauce ($13.00)
  
  Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce
  
  Stir-fried with Mushrooms, Water Chestnuts, Bell Peppers and Zucchini in a Sichuan Black Bean Sauce ($13.00)
  
  Pork with Garlic Sauce*
  
  Sautéed with garlic and mixed Vegetables in a spicy brown sauce ($11.00)
  
  Moo Shu Vegetables
  
  Sautéed Cabbage, Egg, Bamboo Shoots, Moo-Er Mushrooms and Onions served with 2 handmade Mandarin Pancakes and Plum sauce ($11.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Salad
  
  Slices of Chicken marinated in Lemon Grass and Ginger Soy sauce, with Lettuce, Avocado, Mango, Tomato and Sweet Chili Lime Sauce ($12.00)
- Vegetarian
  
  Vegetable Deluxe
  
  Stir-fried Snow Peas, Mushrooms, Carrots, Napa Cabbage, Water Chestnuts and Broccoli ($10.00)
  
  Sichuan String Beans*
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Eggplant with Basil*
  
  Stir-fried Chinese Egg plant in Garlic Sauce ($10.00)
- Fried Rices, Noodles
  Fried Rice
  All fried rice has eggs, cabbage, onions, peas, carrots, and your choice of protein. Vegetables: Baby Corns, Broccolis, Mushrooms and Snow Peas
  
  Add Chicken Or Pork: $11.00
  
  Add Beef Or Shrimp Or Combo: $13.00
  
  Add Vegetables: $10.00
  Lo-Mian Noodles
  All Noodles are stir-fried with Bean Sprouts, Cabbages, Carrots, Onions and your choice of Protein. Vegetables: Baby Corns, Broccolis, Mushrooms and Snow Peas
  
  Add Chicken Or Pork: $11.00
  
  Add Beef Or Shrimp Or Combo: $13.00
  
  Add Vegetables: $10.00

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