I actually haven't tried the actual restaurant food yet, but my father was gifted a chili oil product they make and it is absolutely fabulous. There is something special about it that I cant put my thumb on but it takes it to a DELICIOUS on almost anything level. I have tried other similar products that are no where close flavor wise.. I'm sure its a simple secret but they are smart to jar it for sale! Once all this covid mess is over I hope to come try their food :) As I know they recently open, best of luck to Texas Forest Farm!
Allen W
I used to like this place, but not any more， I can tell the deterioration of everything. I tried to order an item this morning, they told me it wouldn’t be ready in an hour ，why do you open your doors when food is not ready ?? I tried to ordered the same item last time， they told me the machine is broken ！
Aaron M.
Quick tip: order a lot and take home for the next day (it's less crowded) This is definitely a hidden gem I'm very glad I found. The food was outstanding, and the soup dumplings lived up to their amazing ratings at this restaurant. It is a great spot to stop by and eat some delicious food at about anytime (seriously though, I could eat this anytime). This gets 5 stars for not only their food, but for their amazing service, (the owner is very nice, and loves to hear great comments), and the best part, the food comes extremely quickly when there is not a lot of people there. (And I mean QUICK). To make a long story short... 5 STARS.
sarah gorospe
3.5 rating. We walked into some drama between the owner and a very irate customer. So the atmosphere was a bit tense. I'm glad I didn't lose my appetite and was still able to enjoy our meal. This family business believes in delivering fresh ingredients straight from farm to table. They had us at 'soup dumplings' as we passed the pictures on their windows. It's no soup dumplings on Canal Street in NYC but it will do. We also tried the siopao. It wasnt as soft as it could be. Front cashier was also friendly and I couldn't even tell it was her first week on the job. Walls could use some touch- ups but shows me many people come thru to enjoy some meals. Utensils need some re-filling and perhaps tables need to be cleaned up after customers.
Jonathan Roozeboom
Delicious dumplings and great service!
Joyce Y.
Overpriced and small portion. Look at my wonton.... no meat for $10? I am not sure how this is working out. The pork dumplings have a bad flavor too
Moniece G
This place has become one of our favorite places for soup dumplings. The restaurant has a farm to market concept and is operated by a family with a farm. Orders are placed at the counter from the menu, there are also pictures of some dishes on the wall for reference. Some items can be purchased cold or frozen for home preparation as well, mainly steam buns and raw cuts of meat from their farm. After placing your order you'll be given a number to place on your table and the food will be brought out to you. Condiments, water and utensils are located to the left side of the counter where you pay. Over a few visits I have tried the soup dumplings (which are a family favorite). The dumplings come out piping hot, there is the perfect amount of soup to filling ratio. The dumplings sorta melt in your mouth and are very flavorful, just writing this review has me wanting to drive over for an order! I've also tried the duck soup, wonton soup, Shepherds purse wonton soup, seaweed salad, traditional dough stick, pork buns, steamed dumplings, and the King Pao chicken. My kids love the traditional dough stick both said it reminded them of the beignets they had when we visited New Orleans. They only wished there was powdered sugar to add to them lol! The soups were tasty, my personal favorite is the wonton soup the wontons has a decent amount of filling and was seasoned well, not to salty like I've experienced at a few other places. My sister enjoyed the King Pao chicken, she said it was one of the better ones she has tasted. My husband loves the steamed buns and steamed dumplings. Everyone I've brought here has enjoyed something off the menu. Overall, the food here is pretty solid, the service has been great each time we've visited and we will definitely return in the future
J P.
Read the Plano Health Department scores for this place - gross me out. Note to owner: Quit trying to position this as a farm-to-fork restaurant - it's more like farm-to-toilet brush... gross me out. You're not "natural," and certainly not "Texan" - just gross.
Jeremiah Cotton
This place is awesome. The best pork I’ve ever tasted. Everything tastes really fresh, and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. If you don’t speak Chinese, there are English menu options at the front or the staff can help you decide.
Shea D. Aric
The pork here is the freshest I've ever had. Delicious! The pan fried pork buns and the bowl of ground pork with, eggs, rice, and bok choy are especially delicious.
Their wonton soup and baozi are on the best in the DFW area from my experience. The owners are very friendly and inform you about their organic farm to table concept.
Hong L.
This is a new restaurant that serves Jiangzhe cuisine. It is located between the bank and Big Claw. The interior is fairly small. Come early if you have a large party. Some notable items on the menu include soup dumpling and noodle soups. There are chef's recommendations on the back of the menu. Those same recommendations are also hanging up against the wall. They accept credit card. However, there was a cash special going on when we visited - pay cash to get a free 牛肉酥饼 with your meal. Order at the register, get a number card, grab a seat and wait for your food to be brought to you table. Water and utensils are self service. Someone will come by to bus the table when you're done. I am unsure when payment happens as we paid after ordering, but we saw others pay after eating. Maybe you get to choose or it depends on what or how you order? We ordered the Jelly Tofu (salted), Jelly Tofu (sweet), JiangNan Style Ham, Chinese Dough Stick, Signature Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pan Fried Forest Farm Pork Bun. Jelly Tofu (salted) - Overall, it was refreshing. It had cilantro, wood ear, shiitake mushroom, and a salty broth. Jelly Tofu (sweet) - This was not sweet at all. I was completed surprised by the flavor. The liquid was wine (酒酿). Maybe that's how it's supposed to be in Jiangzhe cuisine but I did not like it. JiangNan Style Ham - It was chewy and refreshing. It was good. Chinese Dough Stick - It was average. I wish I had some soy milk to go with it, but the soy milk was sold out by the time we arrived. Signature Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao - There is a very strong fishy flavor. Fishy flavor is usually good but it was so strong that it overpowered the rest of the dish. Even eating it with the vinegar didn't help. On top of that, the dumplings were completely stuck to the paper and the dumplings would rip releasing all of its soup juices. This is not my first time dealing with soup dumplings so I totally get that it is a delicate process, but this was almost beyond master level chopstick skills. Pan Fried Forest Farm Pork Bun - It was pretty good. It was also filled with soup which is hot and explodes everywhere if you are unawares. Be careful. 牛肉酥饼 - It was 酥 enough but the filling was average. The price is a bit expensive for the most average quality that you get.
Moniece G.
This place has become one of our favorite places for soup dumplings. The restaurant has a farm to market concept and is operated by a family with a farm. Orders are placed at the counter from the menu, there are also pictures of some dishes on the wall for reference. Some items can be purchased cold or frozen for home preparation as well, mainly steam buns and raw cuts of meat from their farm. After placing your order you'll be given a number to place on your table and the food will be brought out to you. Condiments, water and utensils are located to the left side of the counter where you pay. Over a few visits I have tried the soup dumplings (which are a family favorite). The dumplings come out piping hot, there is the perfect amount of soup to filling ratio. The dumplings sorta melt in your mouth and are very flavorful, just writing this review has me wanting to drive over for an order! I've also tried the duck soup, wonton soup, Shepherds purse wonton soup, seaweed salad, traditional dough stick, pork buns, steamed dumplings, and the King Pao chicken. My kids love the traditional dough stick both said it reminded them of the beignets they had when we visited New Orleans. They only wished there was powdered sugar to add to them lol! The soups were tasty, my personal favorite is the wonton soup the wontons has a decent amount of filling and was seasoned well, not to salty like I've experienced at a few other places. My sister enjoyed the King Pao chicken, she said it was one of the better ones she has tasted. My husband loves the steamed buns and steamed dumplings. Everyone I've brought here has enjoyed something off the menu. Overall, the food here is pretty solid, the service has been great each time we've visited and we will definitely return in the future!
Julie C.
The worst chinese foos I've had so far in the DFW area. Their "old duck soup with vermicelli" was only boiled water with salt and sesame oil. No flavor, no meat, only a few slices of duck gizzard which tasted old. Mapo tofu was sauce with tofu on top. The tofu was not cooked thru, no flavor, sauce over thickened, barely any meat, which was ironic for a place advertised its farm-to-table meat. Rice didn't come with the dish, you had to pay for it, which was fine if the rice was "at least" the right type of rice. The thing pissed me off the most was they gave Thai jasmine rice, not chinese/japanese rice. If you are from a country eat rice everyday, you would know the importance of having the correct type of rice. Even my italian husband knew the rice was wrong and barely touched the tofu -- yes it was that bad. The popcorn chicken meat was fresh but missed a few seasoning. The soup dumpling was their no.1 dish and was good. To me, this restaurant treated customers like they don't know food and was a joke to me.
Christian P
The place was small and new but their food was very delicious. We tried their soup dumplings and beef noodle soup and both were rich in flavor. The owners were friendly and told us about how the ingredients come from their local farm. Will try more in the future.
I actually haven't tried the actual restaurant food yet, but my father was gifted a chili oil product they make and it is absolutely fabulous. There is something special about it that I cant put my thumb on but it takes it to a DELICIOUS on almost anything level. I have tried other similar products that are no where close flavor wise.. I'm sure its a simple secret but they are smart to jar it for sale! Once all this covid mess is over I hope to come try their food :) As I know they recently open, best of luck to Texas Forest Farm!
I used to like this place, but not any more， I can tell the deterioration of everything. I tried to order an item this morning, they told me it wouldn’t be ready in an hour ，why do you open your doors when food is not ready ?? I tried to ordered the same item last time， they told me the machine is broken ！
Quick tip: order a lot and take home for the next day (it's less crowded) This is definitely a hidden gem I'm very glad I found. The food was outstanding, and the soup dumplings lived up to their amazing ratings at this restaurant. It is a great spot to stop by and eat some delicious food at about anytime (seriously though, I could eat this anytime). This gets 5 stars for not only their food, but for their amazing service, (the owner is very nice, and loves to hear great comments), and the best part, the food comes extremely quickly when there is not a lot of people there. (And I mean QUICK). To make a long story short... 5 STARS.
3.5 rating. We walked into some drama between the owner and a very irate customer. So the atmosphere was a bit tense. I'm glad I didn't lose my appetite and was still able to enjoy our meal. This family business believes in delivering fresh ingredients straight from farm to table. They had us at 'soup dumplings' as we passed the pictures on their windows. It's no soup dumplings on Canal Street in NYC but it will do. We also tried the siopao. It wasnt as soft as it could be. Front cashier was also friendly and I couldn't even tell it was her first week on the job. Walls could use some touch- ups but shows me many people come thru to enjoy some meals. Utensils need some re-filling and perhaps tables need to be cleaned up after customers.
Delicious dumplings and great service!
Overpriced and small portion. Look at my wonton.... no meat for $10? I am not sure how this is working out. The pork dumplings have a bad flavor too
This place has become one of our favorite places for soup dumplings. The restaurant has a farm to market concept and is operated by a family with a farm. Orders are placed at the counter from the menu, there are also pictures of some dishes on the wall for reference. Some items can be purchased cold or frozen for home preparation as well, mainly steam buns and raw cuts of meat from their farm. After placing your order you'll be given a number to place on your table and the food will be brought out to you. Condiments, water and utensils are located to the left side of the counter where you pay. Over a few visits I have tried the soup dumplings (which are a family favorite). The dumplings come out piping hot, there is the perfect amount of soup to filling ratio. The dumplings sorta melt in your mouth and are very flavorful, just writing this review has me wanting to drive over for an order! I've also tried the duck soup, wonton soup, Shepherds purse wonton soup, seaweed salad, traditional dough stick, pork buns, steamed dumplings, and the King Pao chicken. My kids love the traditional dough stick both said it reminded them of the beignets they had when we visited New Orleans. They only wished there was powdered sugar to add to them lol! The soups were tasty, my personal favorite is the wonton soup the wontons has a decent amount of filling and was seasoned well, not to salty like I've experienced at a few other places. My sister enjoyed the King Pao chicken, she said it was one of the better ones she has tasted. My husband loves the steamed buns and steamed dumplings. Everyone I've brought here has enjoyed something off the menu. Overall, the food here is pretty solid, the service has been great each time we've visited and we will definitely return in the future
Read the Plano Health Department scores for this place - gross me out. Note to owner: Quit trying to position this as a farm-to-fork restaurant - it's more like farm-to-toilet brush... gross me out. You're not "natural," and certainly not "Texan" - just gross.
This place is awesome. The best pork I’ve ever tasted. Everything tastes really fresh, and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. If you don’t speak Chinese, there are English menu options at the front or the staff can help you decide.
The pork here is the freshest I've ever had. Delicious! The pan fried pork buns and the bowl of ground pork with, eggs, rice, and bok choy are especially delicious.
Restaurantji Recommends
Their wonton soup and baozi are on the best in the DFW area from my experience. The owners are very friendly and inform you about their organic farm to table concept.
This is a new restaurant that serves Jiangzhe cuisine. It is located between the bank and Big Claw. The interior is fairly small. Come early if you have a large party. Some notable items on the menu include soup dumpling and noodle soups. There are chef's recommendations on the back of the menu. Those same recommendations are also hanging up against the wall. They accept credit card. However, there was a cash special going on when we visited - pay cash to get a free 牛肉酥饼 with your meal. Order at the register, get a number card, grab a seat and wait for your food to be brought to you table. Water and utensils are self service. Someone will come by to bus the table when you're done. I am unsure when payment happens as we paid after ordering, but we saw others pay after eating. Maybe you get to choose or it depends on what or how you order? We ordered the Jelly Tofu (salted), Jelly Tofu (sweet), JiangNan Style Ham, Chinese Dough Stick, Signature Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pan Fried Forest Farm Pork Bun. Jelly Tofu (salted) - Overall, it was refreshing. It had cilantro, wood ear, shiitake mushroom, and a salty broth. Jelly Tofu (sweet) - This was not sweet at all. I was completed surprised by the flavor. The liquid was wine (酒酿). Maybe that's how it's supposed to be in Jiangzhe cuisine but I did not like it. JiangNan Style Ham - It was chewy and refreshing. It was good. Chinese Dough Stick - It was average. I wish I had some soy milk to go with it, but the soy milk was sold out by the time we arrived. Signature Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao - There is a very strong fishy flavor. Fishy flavor is usually good but it was so strong that it overpowered the rest of the dish. Even eating it with the vinegar didn't help. On top of that, the dumplings were completely stuck to the paper and the dumplings would rip releasing all of its soup juices. This is not my first time dealing with soup dumplings so I totally get that it is a delicate process, but this was almost beyond master level chopstick skills. Pan Fried Forest Farm Pork Bun - It was pretty good. It was also filled with soup which is hot and explodes everywhere if you are unawares. Be careful. 牛肉酥饼 - It was 酥 enough but the filling was average. The price is a bit expensive for the most average quality that you get.
This place has become one of our favorite places for soup dumplings. The restaurant has a farm to market concept and is operated by a family with a farm. Orders are placed at the counter from the menu, there are also pictures of some dishes on the wall for reference. Some items can be purchased cold or frozen for home preparation as well, mainly steam buns and raw cuts of meat from their farm. After placing your order you'll be given a number to place on your table and the food will be brought out to you. Condiments, water and utensils are located to the left side of the counter where you pay. Over a few visits I have tried the soup dumplings (which are a family favorite). The dumplings come out piping hot, there is the perfect amount of soup to filling ratio. The dumplings sorta melt in your mouth and are very flavorful, just writing this review has me wanting to drive over for an order! I've also tried the duck soup, wonton soup, Shepherds purse wonton soup, seaweed salad, traditional dough stick, pork buns, steamed dumplings, and the King Pao chicken. My kids love the traditional dough stick both said it reminded them of the beignets they had when we visited New Orleans. They only wished there was powdered sugar to add to them lol! The soups were tasty, my personal favorite is the wonton soup the wontons has a decent amount of filling and was seasoned well, not to salty like I've experienced at a few other places. My sister enjoyed the King Pao chicken, she said it was one of the better ones she has tasted. My husband loves the steamed buns and steamed dumplings. Everyone I've brought here has enjoyed something off the menu. Overall, the food here is pretty solid, the service has been great each time we've visited and we will definitely return in the future!
The worst chinese foos I've had so far in the DFW area. Their "old duck soup with vermicelli" was only boiled water with salt and sesame oil. No flavor, no meat, only a few slices of duck gizzard which tasted old. Mapo tofu was sauce with tofu on top. The tofu was not cooked thru, no flavor, sauce over thickened, barely any meat, which was ironic for a place advertised its farm-to-table meat. Rice didn't come with the dish, you had to pay for it, which was fine if the rice was "at least" the right type of rice. The thing pissed me off the most was they gave Thai jasmine rice, not chinese/japanese rice. If you are from a country eat rice everyday, you would know the importance of having the correct type of rice. Even my italian husband knew the rice was wrong and barely touched the tofu -- yes it was that bad. The popcorn chicken meat was fresh but missed a few seasoning. The soup dumpling was their no.1 dish and was good. To me, this restaurant treated customers like they don't know food and was a joke to me.
The place was small and new but their food was very delicious. We tried their soup dumplings and beef noodle soup and both were rich in flavor. The owners were friendly and told us about how the ingredients come from their local farm. Will try more in the future.