This was one of the most authentic chinese restaurants I've been to. From the decor to the plating, I would give it a 10/10. What set this restaurant apart from other restaurants is the service. My family of 7 with children of 2 and under were seated pretty quickly. The waitress recommeneded cuisine that accommodates both the babies and adult, which I really appreciate. The waygu beef and crab soup dumplings were authentic as it gets as the broth was very savory and had plenty of fillings. The filet mignon beef was so tender that we wanted to order another plate. But the main show of the dinner was the spicy sichuan chicken. The balance of spiciness and tenderness was perfect. And when you pair it with their signature cocktail, it elevates to another level. We had the white lotus which is a good mix of tartness and sweetness. I would definitely come back here again with my friends to try other dishes. If you're tired of restaurants claiming to be "authentic chinese cuisine", this might be the place for you! read more

Had a great dinner experience at Lulu. Autumn behind the bar was very nice and attentive. The food tasted amazing and was quick to come out. Ambiance is dark and fun with a good playlist read more

What a delicious meal! Pricier than other local restaurants but the ambiance was very nice for dinner for four and the freshness and quality was worth it. Call ahead to reserve your duck with your reservation. We were seated quickly on a Friday night with no wait at 6:00 pm. Definitely a nice dinner destination and wow factor if someone likes roasted duck. read more

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Summary = Highly disappointing, really poor value, much better options nearby. Family is a big fan of Peking duck and really excited to try Lulu's! We ordered several dishes (egg fried rice, XLB, sichuan crispy chicken, blk angus filet, whole duck, veggies). Overall the service was really poor (we saw our server maybe 4 times the entire time) and did not fit the modern experience the restaurant touted, the food was average but $108 for a whole duck lol. Please please PLEASE go to Duck & Dumplings in Plano instead, much better food and literally half the price (HALF). read more

If you're looking for a new spot to check out in the Dallas, Plano area. Look no further. Stopped by here on a random Thursday and the vibe here were immaculate. The ambiance and atmosphere is good for both girls night out dinners or family dinners. The duck was amazing, Wagyu egg rolls amazing, Wagyu dumplings were really good. The owner was also gracious enough to stop at my table and sent over edamame on the house. 10/10 recommend. read more

Lulu Modern Chinese - Dinner - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I booked a reservation for 7 people to try their flaming peking duck experience for lunch on a Thursday. It wasn't crowded for lunch so the service was quick and efficient! Watching them carve the duck tableside was a unique experience. The duck was very juicy and so tasty. I would come back just for that. We also ordered soup dumplings which were good. The sizzling cumin lamb was also set ablaze at our table and full of flavor! read more

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Parking: Lots of free parking. Interior: Clean and...modern lol Service: Went right when they opened during a weekend - staff was friendly and attentive. Food: Ordered the duck and some other dishes - all were delicious! Drinks: White wine paired well with the duck! Overall: Definitely enjoyed the food but felt like the price was a bit overpriced - still was an enjoyable experience though! read more

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The space is modern and comfortable without trying too hard, and the food actually delivers. The moment you walk in, the sleek, chic atmosphere sets the stage for an incredible meal. The Xiao Long Bao is the real highlight - thin, delicate skin, plenty of savory broth, and that authentic flavor you hope for. Just really well done. I also tried the Kungfu Panda cocktail, which blends baijiu, sake, and soju. The baijiu comes through clearly but doesn't take over - it adds a nice, distinct kick that works well with the meal. Service was friendly, everything came out hot and fresh, and the whole evening felt easy and enjoyable. read more

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We had a nice welcome and professional friendly service, but the Duck is what makes this restaurant truly special. Our Duck was as good as the one we ate at Tin Lung Heen in Hong Kong. We were all delighted. Nice dining ambiance as well. read more

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Excellent ambiance, every single dish was a hit! Great customer service. A bit on the pricey side, but a perfect location for special occasions. I can highly recommend. read more

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My review is for my favorite HOUR...Happy Hour Happy Hour is in the bar area only. Sunny the bartender was AMAZING! He was polite, professional and polished. My friend and I asked him many questions. He was very helpful and friendly. Great customer service! Service gets 4 STARS Ambiance is so chic and modern. I love the colors and decor. One of the coolest Asian Fusion restaurants. It's lovely and ultra plush. It looks and feels special. I really loved the Asian art and gold silverware. It was clean and classy. Ambiance 4 STARS So for food it almost went left. Everything I wanted to try they didn't have or were saving for New Year's Eve. Sunny to the rescue. He went and asked if they could make me some Wild Mushroom Truffle Rice. Presentation was on point. OMG this rice dish was so delicious. It was savory and rich. The mushrooms were the perfect touch. The flavor and depth of this rice was divine. I can't wait to get it again. The only thing it needed was beef. I will be sure to add a side of beef next time. 4 STARS Cocktails were made with love. Presentation was nice. Lychee Martini was good. Pornstar and Spicy Margarita were ok. Old fashion was fun and Mimosas were good. 3.5 STARS OVERALL...it was a good time. Looking forward to returning. They are still pretty new and working out a few kinks. read more

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Finally checked this place out for its famous Peking duck! The staff brought out a cart and carved the duck tableside, which was really neat to watch. We also tried a few other dishes, and everything was good. The service was great and friendly throughout our meal. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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My review is of the happy hour. I went after they were open for a month. They were out of a lot of the food options. I really wanted to try the mushroom fried rice so I was glad they were finally able to prepare that for us. The drinks on the happy hour menu were more than $10 but the bartender modified them to use happy hour liquor and made those for us at the happy hour price so that was really nice. The drinks were really good. The once upon a flame and pretty n lychee cocktails were really good. Overall it's a good happy hour. The drinks are reasonably priced but the food is more pricey. read more

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We happened upon Lulu's as we were searching for chinese cuisine. So, glad we stumbled upon this great spot. The ambiance was a cross between asian and ultra modern, we loved it. Adeola was our magnificent server. She had great suggestions for what we may like and she was spot on with the ideas and her service. We started with the Xiao Long Bao, homemade in house and they were so good (we even got to watch the chef making these). I decided to have the Wagyu Spring roll as my meal, and it was out of this world. Full of flavor, with a satisfying journey on my pallet. The side rice our server recommended was probably some of the most robust flavors I have ever encountered in a fried rice, simply delicious and paired well with the golden prawns. Next time we will def be trying the Peking duck, served flaming, table side where they carve it up for you! A wonderful dining experience! read more

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Came on grand opening night and sat at the bar. Food was okay, but drinks were good! Andy provided great service at the bar and the ambiance is lively and fun. Drinks: I had the Wayfinder Martini and Pretty N Lychee. Solid espresso martini and the lychee drink was sweet and tarte-perfect balance. I definitely recommend their drinks! Food: For appetizers, we tried the Lulu's Wagyu Roll, Fried Dumplings, Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao, and Wagyu Xiao Long Bao. For entree, we got the cumin Lamb on Sizzling Plate and Mapo Tofu. Overall, the food was okay. Everything was decent, but nothing stood out to us. They were out of Peking duck, but I will for sure come back to try that! I have been in the search for the perfect Mapo Tofu in Dallas. I have yet to find it, but the Mapo Tofu here was good. Next time, I would order it again with extra Sichuan peppercorns. Service: Andy the bartender was very attentive and kind. Although he was very busy, he still took care of us very well. Gave us good recommendations. The other bartender, Monserrat, was very nice as well. Ambiance: Very lively and modern. It's kind of giving "Crazy Rich Asians" vibes. The interior design especially the bar reminds me of that movie. It's pretty fun and upbeat with a hint of club. read more

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Celebrated a family birthday and booked the duck in advance ( which is mainly why we came ). The food was pretty good - if you like duck, it's worth the visit. We also tried the shrimp shumai, fried wagyu dumplings, bao buns, sichuan crispy chicken, kimchi and cheese fried rice, and fries. Personally, the chicken was too salty for me, and the dumplings were just ok . But I would come back for the duck and kimchi rice . It does take them a while to get any food out . Our reservation was for 8 and our first dish didn't come out til 8:40 . And the order of bringing stuff out was kind of awkward as they brought out the bao buns by the very end of our meal when there wasn't really anything to eat them with. Service and ambiance were nice but they definitely still have some kinks to work through . read more

Adeola and Payton made me want to come in here and eat for hours! The food and service is top tier I can't even believe how amazing everything was. 10/10 recommend the Sichuan crispy chicken and Lo mein add on some soup dumplings and a lychee cocktail #AMAZING read more

Lulu is a hidden gem. My wife and I had the snap garlic peas, pork sausage fried rice and tofu crab. One word, PHENOMENAL! Highly recommend. The ambiance was modern and the service impeccabile. The owner greeted us and made sure the service and food was not jist up to par but beyond. Must try!!! read more

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The ambiance is a vibe, and the staff was friendly, but our server did not have the best communication about which food items were out. Overall, we were not impressed with the food. Make reservations for 5:30 and was disappointed that the Peking duck experience needs to be reserved in advance. We also ordered 2 other items, the crispy fried dumpling and the wagyu fried dumpling, which were also out. I also think it the dumplings are overpriced. Traditional soup dumpling (xiao long bao) (1/5)- not enough soup, and the meat is bland shu mai (2/5)- plump and juicy, but again also bland wagyu soup dumpling (4/5) - had the best flavor and was juicy duck fries (5/5) - was good lu lu golden prawn (3/5) - it's salted egg flavored, but the shrimp was evenly coated, and the sauce was sitting on the bottom. I love salted egg snacks, but this was too eggy for my taste. read more

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I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday with my family and made reservations a week in advance. We even called ahead to confirm our reservation, and prepaid for the Peking duck in advance so we were shocked when, just two minutes before our scheduled reservation time, the hostess called to tell us that our table was not ready. She asked if we could wait at the bar and, when I asked how long the wait would be, she said she wasn't sure but that it could be about an hour. To make matters worse, she suggested that we place our food order while waiting. After about 15 minutes, we were finally seated, but the table was set up for five people even though our reservation was for six. An extra chair was squeezed in for my adult son, leaving us cramped and uncomfortable throughout the meal. The service only deteriorated from there. Our first course, the Peking duck, arrived in a reasonable amount of time and was enjoyable. However, the next dish, Szechuan chicken, did not arrive until about 45 minutes later. The dish was supposed to be served with rice, but despite repeatedly asking for it, the rice did not arrive for another 20 minutes. By then, the chicken had gone cold and was nearly gone because we were hungry and had no choice but to start eating. The fried rice that followed looked more like plain steamed rice than fried rice. We then had to wait for utensils because none were provided. When the soup arrived, we once again had to ask for bowls, and it took more than 20 minutes for them to arrive. At that point, our patience had run out. After spending more than two hours at the restaurant dealing with delays, missing items, and constant service issues, we decided to cancel the final two dishes. A manager came over, apologized, and offered discounts on the bill. While the gesture was appreciated, the issue was never about the money. It was about the experience. This was supposed to be a special birthday dinner with my family, and unfortunately the evening was completely ruined. Between the reservation problems, poor pacing of the meal, repeated service failures, and lack of attention to basic details, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we have had. We will not be returning. read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Exceptional Service, Delicious Food, and Beautiful Setting... We've already mapped out our next visit/entrees read more

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First meal here an impromptu decision for Friday lunch. It wasn't crowded at all. Plenty of parking. Ambiance very nice, bright, classy comfortable with a good looking bar. Service was terrific - they were very responsive. We had the cucumber salad, pork XLB, Chinese broccoli, hot and sour soup, and 1/2 duck. The duck was delicious and well presented with several accompaniments. Crispy skin, moist tender meat, and the pancakes were individually separated. Nice touch. Chinese broccoli was good, perfectly done and nice flavor. Hot and sour soup was filled with ingredients and was ok. The pork XLB had thin skin on bottom, thicker on top and plenty of flavorful broth which was fattier than usual. They serve it with a sweet vinegar (it looked like what you would normally get with the ginger slices but was sweet) - which was not good and didn't go well with the dumplings. We asked for normal black vinegar. Much better. The cucumbers were terrible. Would not recommend getting. Super oily and lacked the dimensional flavors of salt, vinegar, and garlic. We sent it back for them to doctor up and it came back slightly better but not good. Wouldn't order that again. We saw several whole ducks come out which were presented well. The place is pricey but we will be back to try other dishes and the whole duck. read more

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We found this place randomly and it was the best find!!!! It has stunning modern decor, really kind staff, a great looking bar and amazing menu items! The black fish in chili oil was sooooooooooooooo good my goodness ! It was super spicy (to me, my spice tolerant isn't high), BUT the flavor was so good I couldn't stop eating it ! My friend ordered the xiao long bao and duck fries and she absolutely loved it! I had the Korean Pornstar cocktail it was good too !! Honestly I cannot wait to go back! read more

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I would probably not be the best person to leave a review for a restaurant. Especially one with an "Asian flair." Or maybe I am exactly that person. The person who can see through the fluff. The one who understands the import-aint's... and the import-NOT's. I was invited by a friend to one of the grand openings of this place. Or maybe one of many openings. I'm honestly not sure when it became a trend for restaurants to have a month-long grand opening, but I have mixed feelings about it. It used to be a training night. A live run for friends and family. Make sure that everything "fires" printers print, credit cards process, food actually gets delivered to the correct tables, schedules are functional, and all systems GO. Usually that happens after getting the OK from the health department, then the CO, and then after a few weeks of ironing out the kinks... you throw a party. Today the party lasts several weekends. And honestly? I kind of like that. It's not just Yelpers, food critics, publicists, and local publications anymore. It's normal people. People like us. Now the location itself used to be "not so great," but after the tollway expansion past George Bush Turnpike, it became... good and stable for an immediate 5 mile radius service. The restaurant itself was what you would expect from a modern Dallas spot. Different zones everywhere: dining room, lounge, bar, community table, patio -- though the patio was closed during my visit. We ordered a couple appetizers and a few snazzy named drinks. The Duck on Fire prepared tableside was unexpected, and at $100+, it definitely needed some flair. Here's the thing though: I eat a lot of duck. The duck itself? Maybe a 7 out of 10. Maybe 7.5 because of the tableside presentation. Now here's the most important part. Is it a MUST TRY? Yes. Absolutely. Have I ever been back? No. And that says something. Maybe it wasn't memorable enough. Maybe it was my wife's mood. Maybe it was the company. Maybe it was that strange little "je ne se WTF" feeling you sometimes leave with. It's not that I alone can make or break a restaurant. But it is me not coming back at least one more time. And maybe that matters more today than ever in a saturated Dallas retail duck market where duck somehow became the new fad. duck faat? :) Maybe I also didn't discover this place on my own, and maybe that changes the psychology of the experience entirely. Maybe i did not recommended to anyone because i just came back from China and missed the vision of a "black swan" on fire by the table side, entirely. At the end of the day, the question becomes simple: Why did i not come back to this place where i choose "Chinese" for dinner every time. are we discovering a new concept of food? "Honey, do you feel like Pizza or Chinese? Perhaps Modern chinese ?" Nah. Than what is it? "Is your duck better than mine?" Go eat the ducks and decide for yourself. I personally refuse to pay this kind of money for a duck that sells for $14 at H-Mart. Or is it a GOOSE ? That is Oksana question. Lulu or NOT. I stopped paying $30/lb for lobster a long time ago... and yet somehow, just this weekend.... Chinese anyone? read more

Decided to try this place out after finding it on yelp. The review here is mixed but I'm giving the restaurant 4 stars in support of the two items that we had that were actually good. Let's start with the good. We ordered the Taiwanese fried rice and general TSO chicken and both dishes were well executed and came out timely. The chicken was flash fried perfectly and the sweet and sour sauce that they cook it in is well balanced and just complements the meat really well. If you are a sweet and savory lover- this dish is for you. Portion was decent for both rice and chicken for the price at roughly 22 for rice and 24 for the chicken. The concerning meal was the half Peking duck that came out 30-40 min post order. Our waitress did inform us of a possible wait but it made the experience lack luster without being able to pair it with our other dishes- specifically the rice. I would have waited for everything to be prepared to come out at once, but we weren't given that option. I would not recommend ordering the half duck. We went with the half because we weren't hungry enough to do a whole so we thought that option was perfect. To our dismay after waiting 40 min, the duck came out cold and the flavor wasn't there for us. It was a big disappointment and after letting the waitress know that the duck was cold, she just offered to microwave it to reheat and I didn't want that option as the skin was already too tough for chewing. I watched them carve out several full ducks as table side service and wasn't impressed with the thoroughness of the deboning and meat plating. They leave so much meat on the duck bones and for $100+ ... I need all my meat. Lol I wouldn't order the duck again if we come back. The last thing that took us by surprise was that our waitress asked us what flavor do we want to essentially flash fry the duck bone in. She presented it as though it was an extension of our duck selection where they take the bones from the duck and dry it in sauce and batter to get the benefit of the meat that is left on the bones. We weren't all that interested but since it was asked, we provided a flavor of choice. The bone frying took an additional 30-40 min ! Could not believe it and when we got the bones it was literally batter on bones. We ask for the check immediately so that we could leave and to our surprise, the fried bones were itemized for an additional 10 dollars. Waitress never made any mention of this coming at a cost and given how much longer it took, I was just taken aback by them charging anything to fry left over bones from a duck that we paid for. I thought the situation was distasteful and didn't appreciate that the waitress presented this as an extension of the duck selection vs an add on. The duck wasn't flavorful enough to naw at the bones and especially not enough for 10 dollars. Drinks are priced a little high especially for Plano. Paid $25 for a basic smoked old fashion drink. The service staff was nice but our experience was tainted a bit by the lack of education of the menu and just overall transparency throughout the dining experience. I'd go back for the rice and maybe try some other meals as I do think that they use quality food to prepare. I'd probably do pick up- ambiance was okay. I didn't get dim lighting or chill vibes. Decor is giving Austin powers meets Z Gallery with a dash of Chinese influence. Decor was all over the place. read more

Lulu Modern Chinese - Half Peking duck that took 40 min to get. No flavor and served lukewarm for $58 plus $10 dollars to fry bones that we didn't really want. - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Lulu's Modern Chinese is such a nice addition to the area, finally an upscale spot with great food and beautiful presentation. Everything we tried was pretty good, and the dishes came out looking stunning. I especially recommend the Spicy Crispy Chicken and the Truffle Oil Stewed Egg; both were flavorful and super satisfying. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a modern Chinese dining experience in town! read more

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Amazing soft opening visit, we think we were underdressed but felt really welcome. Sat at the bar as we were not planning on eating. Just a couple of cocktail drinks and maybe some appetizer or dessert as we were ending our. We ended up getting their strawberry shortcake which was very nice treat after a long week. Not too sweet but enough to dream of its fluffy goodness, piled high with fresh strawberries and a cloud of whipped cream. Definitely the right choice over a rich chocolate mousse (but will try this next time). The decor and ambiance has a vibrant modern, contemporary feel. Great for date night but homey enough for family nights. Definitely will plan to return to have a meal here in the future. read more

Lulu Modern Chinese - Strawberry Shortcake - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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We had an incredible NYE Dinner at this new gem of a restaurant in Plano, Lulu Modern Chinese. The food, service, and ambiance were all spot on fantastic. The food isn't old school Asian nor is it Americanized Asian, it is in a separate category that they appropriately call "Modern." The restaurant is beautiful and hits perfectly at the point where a suit & tie / dress or jeans & a nice shirt meet. The service is friendly and professional. Everyone working, from one of the owners (who was also busing tables) to the waiters, bartenders, host, and food runners were smiling and happy. The live music was wonderful and once again they hit perfect target with volume. We could clearly hear the musician and could also hear each other talking without having to speak loudly. The presentation of all dishes was well done and fit the elevated, but still comfortable target. The tableside flaming whole duck stole the show and resulted in many cell phone videos and appreciation of the guest. The duck was cripsed to perfection and tasty. The optional sugar and pineapple tableside was an added bonus. The Beef Short Ribs was Terry's favorite and he's already planning our next visit to have it again. The Truffled Egg was amazing and without a doubt the best we've ever had. A definite MUST order. The Tiger Prawns were a very elevated take on the Americanized Walnut Chicken dish and even people that aren't fans of the typical dish in other restaurants should try this version. The Chocolate Moose was delicious without being overly sweet. Lulu Modern Chinese should be on everyone's rotation for Date Nights, Special Occasions, Dinner With Friends, etc. We will be back soon and will be there often. read more

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Had the chance to check out Lulu Modern Chinese while visiting family for the first time in the Plano area. We came in late with a family of four and had a wonderful time. The Peking duck is made tableside to order and is a show complete with fire and chef cut meat to end. The meat is juicy and the skin pieces melt in your mouth. I had the Sichuan crispy chicken to myself and the nice mild heat is similar though less intense to the famous Chongqing variety. The loofah is cooked perfectly for a vegetable that can untenable when underdone. The green beans were made perfectly with black sauce and spice. The fried red snapper was made perfectly with a nice spice. I prefer it without the spice as a dry guy. My spouse tried the Tokyo Drift cocktail special which was refreshing with some spice. All in all a great experience and will come back in the future. read more

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It's about 3 o'clock and this place caught our eye as we were running errands. I looked here for some reviews and de died to give it a shot. We don't plan on returning. Definitely modern feel. Great for photo ops if that's your thing. Looks great for a date night. Only 1 other table and one person @ bar. Table had specs of rice on it. I ordered a Prickly Pearloma which tasted nothing like any of the ingredients but did smell nice since it had a dried rose, I believe in the top. No pear, agave or ginger beer taste. Def couldn't taste the agave at all. Quite disappointing. Granted our waitress was also the person "making" the drinks. Poor lady definitely had no idea what she was doing although she was pretty nice. She touched all over our silver ware and straws that she brought from the bar. They had no sweetener for iced tea, offered simple syrup. Apps: Mushroom & black angus soup Dumplings are really good but 2 of the 4 fell apart before I could enjoy all the soup. That has never happened to me before and I was so disappointed bc they were actually really delish. Main- Mopa tofu was delivered before the other entree and with no rice. About 5 minutes later waitress came to check on us and took the tofu back. My dish apparently just circled around bc less than a minute later another person came out with my husbands meal. Black angus filet mignon and one rice. Had to remind them we had 2. My tofu was almost too spicy too eat and I didn't find any meat in it. I had 3 pieces of his steak and although flavored nicely, 2 of the 3 were chewy. The veggies were undercooked as well. I love Asian food and was disappointed. They have many kinks to work out. Our waitress although sweet had no idea about the menu and as other people came to the bar it was obvious she was clueless about the food in general and the menu. At this price point, definitely not worth the visit. read more

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Great food with extraordinary presentations and service! The ambiance is very big city fine dinning meets exclusive NYC club. read more

Lulu Modern Chinese - lamb chops - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

One of the best restaurants in Plano and most people have no idea it's here. It sits behind the Cinemark on Park and Dallas Parkway, tucked out of street view, which is the only knock I have on the place. It deserves way more foot traffic. My first visit, our server Kirsten took care of us and was polished, attentive, and spot on with every recommendation. The staff wear beautiful traditional garments that make the room feel authentic the moment you walk in. Through Kirsten I met the owner, Sunny, a Marine from New York who came out and sat with us and told us the story behind the restaurant. As a fellow business owner, I know how hard it is to run a place like this and build a team this good, and he does it with a real smile on his face. I've been back more than ten times and worked through six or seven dishes, all excellent. The Peking duck is the best I've had, including New York and San Francisco. They pour alcohol tableside and light it, real presentation, then the duck itself is succulent and full of flavor. Most Chinese food I've had elsewhere is cheap ingredients rushed onto a plate. Every dish here is upscale and consistent, visit after visit. The room has an art gallery meets lounge feel, great lighting, and a bar program that never misses. It's one of my favorite date night spots in Dallas. Find this place. You will not regret it. read more

We dropped in after the movie at the Cinemark for a quick bite for dinner. The only thing we had actually was the whole fried fish. I would like to say this was probably the best iteration of this dish we have had in Dallas, including the one that's made at NOBU. We also had some vegetarian, hot and sour soup that had a wonderful umami and a good taste of mushroom. This is a brand new restaurant run by Sonny, a New Yorker who wanted to bring a classy Chinese restaurant to the Plano area. I think he has succeeded. They are one of the few restaurants that I know of in Dallas that serves a whole Peking duck carved tableside and it's priced reasonably if you call $125 reasonable. You do need to call in advance to reserve one and I was told that there are times when you can actually get half a duck . We look forward to trying this when we return very soon. read more

Lulu Modern Chinese - Whole fried fish - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

I would recommend this place. Great ambience, food was great and so was the service! We had the soup dumplings, truffle fries, wagyo rolls, shrimp sumai, and the filet mignon....everything was delicious! read more

We had a late lunch to celebrate our friends birthday. Food was bomb! We ordered the peking duck ahead of time, you have to rsvp the duck to make sure they have one for you. The duck came with two plates full of meat. You have the option of turning the duck bone into soup or salt and pepper or Szechuan dish. We opted for salt and pepper and so glad we did, it was crispy and there were a lot of meat on the bones. We also order lu lu prawns aka honey walnut shrimp without the walnuts. I think the dish would be a lot better with candied walnuts and kept it traditionally but I understand people have nut allergies. That was so good. We also had the crispy gyoza. Must get all of it! everything was delicious. The only complaint I have is there seems to be a disconnect in the kitchen, chef forgot our rice and so we had to ask for it. By the time the rice was brought out, the shrimp was cold. They also forgot my friend's drink and we had to ask for it. Other than that, ambience was good. read more

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There is an interesting menu here, the entrees are well made, and the early dinner service was attentive. Everything I ordered was carefully prepared and well-portioned. I really just wanted to try a little of everything and ended up ordering too much, but everything they served was such good quality we just overdid it a little this lunar new year. The restaurant decor is also really modern and colorful. read more

Lulu Modern Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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First time here with the girls the other night! I noticed many other girl groups but I can see why. It's a very photogenic place. If you make a reservation, they'll ask you if you want to reserve a dump because it takes long time to make and they need to make sure they have enough. I think. I didn't make the reservation but that's what I was told. I honestly don't like to overpay for Chinese food but I have to say it was good food! We ordered the full Peking duck. It's a whole show too. We also ordered the general tsos chicken and that was great as well. Stayed very crispy and it was flavorful. White rice is separate cost, which is disturbing but I feel like they do that everywhere now. They also make 2 other dishes with the leftover duck! All delicious! And then we needed a veggie dish so snow ora leaves it was! Can't go wrong. Our waitress was attentive and manager was sweet and offered us birthday drinks. I'd take family here next time for a nice experience! read more

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Came here for the first time on a Sunday afternoon. The place has a nice vibe and is really cute. I even complimented the host on it when I walked in, but she didn't respond or make eye contact. The waitress asked if I had been there before and then gave a monotone introduction about how the restaurant is upscale, high-end, and that everything is made fresh in-house daily. It came off a little pretentious. Usually, you can tell when a place is high-end without having to be told. I wasn't sure what I wanted right away, so I asked for a little more time. It looked like she was the only waitress working, and she didn't come back until after helping four other tables. I ordered the General Li Tsao shrimp. The sauce was too sweet for me and had soaked into the batter, so I ended up scraping it off just to eat the shrimp. The tofu and beef soup was okay. Service unfortunately didn't improve. I was glad I brought a water bottle because no one checked on me again. When I needed soy sauce, I had to ask the hostess, and I also had to ask her for the check. Maybe it was just an off day, but the whole place felt low-energy, almost like everyone was hungover. They didn't even turn the music on until I was halfway through my meal. As I was leaving, the hostess shouted "thank you" after I had already walked out the door. Overall, the atmosphere has potential, but the service and food didn't leave me interested in returning. read more

Lulu Modern Chinese - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

I saw this place on social media and I wanted to see if it was worth the hype. I will say, the Peking duck was excellent. Didn't have high hopes coming in, but it was delicious. The whole duck is $108 and for $10 extra you can do the three course duck. It'll come with your traditional Peking duck and fixings plus your choice of two out of three different duck dishes; 1. The duck soup 2. Salt and pepper duck 3. Spicy fried duck. We chose the soup and the salt and pepper duck. The salt and pepper duck was so flavorful but harder to eat trying to get the good bites. And the soup was amazing, the broth so delicious! My husband and I should've stopped with the duck because it was super filling, but what's the fun in that. We ordered the wagyu soup dumplings; which were tasty. The vinegar sauce they usually bring out with soup dumplings was a sweet. Wasn't loving that but it wasn't bad. The lettuce wraps were very tasty, I would've liked more pieces of water chestnuts; but the portions were hefty and you actually got a lot of chicken. The kimchi and cheese fried rice was my husband's pick and to my surprise it was quite delicious. It was more gochujang based vs kimchi, but honestly I like that better. You got a nice sweet spicy vs a traditional kimchi fried rice with a fermented sour taste. We also got the short rib, it was cooked perfectly and the sauce had a nice flavor, cumin I believe. Our waitress was amazing, the manager was super helpful the whole night, the presentation of the flaming duck was fun and all the food we ordered was great. Definitely a fun experience. The interior of this place is cool, I wasn't a fan of the QR code menu, but that's just my preference. read more

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Joining Lulu at their soft opening was a great choice for the night. The setting here looks chic and elegant with lively music playing in the background. We sat at the bar and opted for a couple of their signature drinks. The King Fu Panda and Prickly Pearloma. Thankful for it not to be overly sweet. It was enjoyable to sip on while just vibing and getting a real feel of the place. We watched dishes, plate by plate came out of the kitchen. Every plate honors authentic Chinese flavors. Bold, balanced, and soulful, yet each presentation is a modern art piece . The red snapper really caught our eye and would love to try that on our next visit. This is definitely not your mom and pop Chinese shop. Dim lighting, sleek decor, and curated music complete the ambiance, creating an elevated dining experience where tradition and innovation share the same table. Can't wait to comeback when they are fully open! read more

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