Best authentic food in DFW (from people who actually grew up with it)

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Fraz0R_Raz0R@reddit

Every time we have a prof from Japan visit us for a symposium they are really impressed by sushi sake in Richardson and proceed to drink a bajillion sakes before leaving town.

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caffpanda@reddit

Sushi Sake is definitely great and been around for ages.

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Diabetesh@reddit

Ever had sushi robata in addison? I don't go there much, but i feel like they are pretty legit when it comes to the yakitori, sushi, and other grilled/fried dishes.

I am not counting the entrees, just the alle carte type items.

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Sushi Robata is my favorite Japanese spot in Dallas. They're spectacular. I miss some of the things they've removed from the menu when they pared it down (I miss the renkon hasami age they used to have), but they're still amazing.

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Koennraad@reddit

I used to frequent this place with my group of friends in the mid 2000s. We were gutted when the owner passed and they shut down. My wife and I have been back since they re-opened, and it's not quite the same as it was back then, but still delicious.

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NintendogsWithGuns@reddit

They’re inconsistent. Sometimes it’s on par with the best Izakaya food I’ve had in Japan, other times it’s tiny servings of half-assed food. If your table is primarily Asian, you’ll get better results.

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HD335@reddit

Mr Max is massively overrated imo. We’ve been there multiple times and never felt it was close enough to even Izakaya spots we’ve had in other cities let alone Japan. The ambience is nice at their original location, that’s about it.

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NintendogsWithGuns@reddit

Disagree. When it hits, it hits. Their own problems are consistency and the fact that the cooks only give their full effort when actual Japanese people are ordering. This is common, given that I’ve managed Japanese owned restaurants before and have seen the behavior first hand.

I’ve had Izakaya all over Japan, but also New York, Seattle, Austin, etc. I haven’t had a better one that Mr Max in the United States just yet, but I’m still looking.

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competitor6969@reddit

Wrong Mr., mister. Mr. Sushi is the best Japanese spot in the metroplex. Still run by Akira-san who founded it in the 1990s. And now his son taking the reins.

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caffpanda@reddit

Mr. Max definitely isn't the best sushi in town, but there's far more to Japanese food than sushi.

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TheBaconShortage@reddit

Second option would be Waya Izakaya in Lakewood. The owner is from Japan and frequently goes back and forth for new featured menu items or sakes/drinks.

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RowdyRoy11@reddit

Russian Banya of Dallas up in Carrolton serves delicious authentic Russian food.
You can enjoy a spa day/evening relaxing in the saunas and have snacks or a full meal wearing your robe in the Tea Lounge or… Dine on the restaurant side called Volga. It’s a quirky little place with a fun, friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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batfacecatface@reddit

That is a cool place. Wish it weren’t so expensive.

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RowdyRoy11@reddit

Have you been? As far as restaurants go, the food isn’t so expensive. Most menu items are under $20 and large portions of authentic, freshly made food. $5 - $7 for appetizers/snacks. Banya admission is high for one day, but $80 for the whole week is very reasonable if you go multiple times during that week.
And the spa treatment prices are significantly lower than other spas.

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arabs_legend@reddit

Afrah in Richardson, is a really good Middle Eastern place.

For Dessert go to Bigdash, they have two locations.

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Emotional_Distance48@reddit

Al Baghdady - Try anything but their shawarma is very popular.

Afrah Mediterranean - I like their hummus, yogurts, kebab plates, pita, etc. I usually get chicken.

Ramallah Bakery - Any of the pastries in the glass case they rotate, but try the za'atar). To the right on the back wall there is bread they have the best samoon baked fresh.

Shiraz Mediterranean - Get the ghormeh sabzi it's a type of stew that is usually listed under entrees or specials. I also love lamb shank, but the ghormeh sabzi is very authentic & delicious. Under appetizers the dolmeh & baba ganoush are great. Definitely get the Shirazi salad.

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KnowledgeNo8067@reddit

apparently the restaurant has been renamed to salam grill while the bakery remains the same, the food portions have been reduced while the prices remained the same. haven’t checked it out post renaming

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Scruberaser@reddit

Confirmed we love al baghdadi. I think they changed their name recently though!!! The bakery next to it is still called al baghdadi but they changed the name of the restaurant.

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MagicWishMonkey@reddit

Are you from the middle east? What do you think about Ali Baba (it's near Afrah)?

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EntropySimian@reddit

Not from there, but travel enough to know the difference.

If you stick to the falafel, the sauce from the saffron chicken (but not the chicken), the roasted cauliflower, baba ghanoush, hummus and the shawarma, then it's pretty good.

The pita is not great, and much of the rest of their buffet is either dry or bland.

The restaurant changed hands a few times and the prices and quality reflect this. The one draw for me is that the falafel is coated is sesame and has the right flavor/texture that I haven't found outside of Arabica (RIP best falafel, hummus and baba ghanoush - I don't vouch for anything else there).

Afrah is better, but I'd rank both in the "serviceable" category.

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mineraloil@reddit

I tried Ramallah bakery last week and it was really good

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XELA_38@reddit

LOVE AL BAGHDADY!!!!!

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Emotional_Distance48@reddit

Soooo good! I'm hungry now thinking about it lol

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Electrical_Long_4222@reddit

My Vietnamese friend took me to Ngon a couple months ago and said it was the best vietnamese food he'd had since moving to DFW. I've been back since and haven't had a bad order.

Kuby's and Henks are top-tier german food. I got some Leberkase for my German grandmother-in-law when she visited and she said it was the best she's ever had.

Kirin Court is my favorite Dim Sum in Dallas.

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hiimaninja@reddit

Ngon is great for it's target audience, but there's better Viet food here in dfw. Here's a list of places I think are better than ngon. Lmk if ya wanted dish recommendations

Bep nha LA me Pho bang Pho Pasteur Pho bac Pho Tay do Saigon block Com GA Houston (the name is a bit ironic since we're in Dallas but og location is Houston) Goc hue

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SystemNo4724@reddit

Which place has top tier BBH???

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pugm0m_w-o_pug@reddit

pho tay do

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hiimaninja@reddit

Pho Tay do Goc hue Pho real Pho is for lovers

I think my fav spot for bbh is go hue

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SystemNo4724@reddit

Gotta make that drive to garland soon then 🫡 thanks homie!! 🙏🏻

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hiimaninja@reddit

Lmk if ya want an eating buddy when you go lol I'll show you some super secret special items for you to try

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bigmad168@reddit

La Me is sooo good! Their bun cha Hanoi tasted just like I remembered from our time in Vietnam. My viet friend took us and we were the only white people in there which is usually a good sign. 😂

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hiimaninja@reddit

You've gotta try their Viet flan! They're the absolute best Viet flan I've ever had from a store

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Guson1@reddit

My wife is Vietnamese- this dude knows what he’s talking about.

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hiimaninja@reddit

Probs helps that I'm Viet too lol

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Guson1@reddit

With a rec list like that I assumed you probably were lol.

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ango198@reddit

honestly as a vietnamese person Ngon is incredibly mid and catered to non viet people. I recommend Pho Ngon 999 in Grand Prairie and Arlington for bun bo hue, ba le for banh mi, PTT in Arlington for broken rice dishes. Honestly Garland and Arlington are basically the only spots for authentic vietnamese food

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MughalPrince22@reddit

Ba le banh mis are goated

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avebelle@reddit

Honestly dfws dim sum game is super weak considering how many Canto folks live there. Kirin is mediocre at best for such a large metropolitan area.

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hayashikun@reddit

i trust the customer demographics for dim sum and your assessment of kirin is still generous. if it were still open, maxim would be an easy top pick ~ now it should be flower garden.

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theHiddenTroll@reddit

I’m not Vietnamese but I thought Ngon was overrated compared to other Viet spots I’ve been to, I do need to give it another shot though.

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OtaniOniji@reddit

Seconded. I must add that Ngon is an upper scale Vietnamese cuisine and the owner really devoted to keep the place at high standard without letting go of the authenticity, but it’s not the type of “taste like home” kinda place.

You would need to go to Garland for authentic moms and pops Viet places.

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dirtt_dawg@reddit

I’m a fan of Bistro B, been going there my whole life and my family loves it. My cousin thinks the pho broth is watery but I swear almost no restaurant pho will satisfy a Vietnamese American who grew up eating their grandparents two day stock every Sunday

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zex-258@reddit

Agreed. Ngon is delicious but I'd say it leans more towards Vietnamese fusion than authentic Vietnamese. It's not the hole in the wall authenticity if that's what you're looking for.

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SystemNo4724@reddit

I've never been to Ngon but these were my exact thoughts while looking at their menu and Google page, I prefer hole in the wall places, they actually feel homey

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Magnitude_Ten@reddit

Ngon is good, but over priced. Plus a longer wait time due to the location.

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Skunk_Gunk@reddit

Ngon blew me away. I wish I lived closer to it

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s_w_a_g_yy@reddit

Maharaja in Fort Worth for Indian food.

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dajenkumgod@reddit

Hadramout Restaurant in irving is yemini and is the best place to eat in town rn I believe. Look at the simplicity and limited options of their menu, it is made fresh the right way. Same with Samad Cafe, very authentic Persian food near the airport in Dallas made by a family in an old automotive shop turned into a restaurant.

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n8texas@reddit

If you want authentic Southern / Texan home cooked style, you can’t beat Celebration on Lovers Lane. Same location since 1971, some of the staff - from bus boys to waiters to managers - have been there almost that long.

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peterfourthree@reddit

I am Taiwanese and here are my recs

Tao rice roll - one of the only places in DFW you can get a full offering of authentic Taiwanese breakfast. My parents were hyped when they found this spot and say it tastes the same as what they ate growing up in Taiwan.

First Emperor - owned by a Taiwanese family. The wife works the front and husband works the kitchen. That’s how it’s been for 2, almost 3 decades. My family has been going here since I was like 6 years old and the wife still remembers our modifications to each dish we like to order. Truly does not get more mom and pop than this. Make sure you call ahead and order the sesame cake since they are the only Chinese/Taiwanese restaurant in DFW that has it on the menu (it takes ~40 minutes to bake)

Taiwan Cafe is great. Not as good as it used to be in the 2010’s. Price to quality ratio has fallen, but it is still an easy, no frills spot. I take my non-Asian friends here since the cafeteria line, pick-three, style of service is conducive to the way Americans order and eat food (not family style).

Real Taiwanese Cuisine - this is my latest gem. Inside the food court at 99 ranch in Frisco. Dad works the front and wife works the kitchen. Prices are incredible for the portion sizes and it is all very authentic. The best fried pork cutlet w/ rice (classic Taiwanese lunch) you will find in DFW.

Taipei station is okay, wasn’t blown away but wasn’t let down either. I have not tried Lee’s Taiwanese comfort food but heard good things.

Yama Izakaya & Sushi - the owner is Taiwanese, but opened a Japanese restaurant to try and make more money. The front half of menu is sub par Japanese food, but the second half has bomb Taiwanese and Chinese dishes. Sleeper pick.

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Head-Literature7889@reddit

Jake’s, Bangkok inn, Bavarian grill

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Competitive-Dog-1653@reddit

I like Mexican fonda style cooking - small, often family-run restaurants serving home-style, authentic cuisine. Recent fav - Ana’s Restaurant on maple, chilaquiles with eggs and carne were hearty and flavorful.

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jonimitchellmp3@reddit

My brother-in-law from Afghanistan loves Wings Kebab in Plano

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Ornery_Bandicoot_679@reddit

Kebabs to go in Irving also slaps my entire inlaw side of the family is also from Afghanistan and they really like it

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jonimitchellmp3@reddit

Thank you! I’ll have to take him there next time he visits!

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neonsadgirl@reddit

Taquero in Lowest Greenville area. Such good Mexican food.

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lotsandlotstosay@reddit

If someone has an English/British place please share that too! Can’t find authentic anywhere.

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Ornery_Bandicoot_679@reddit

Across the pond is a gluten free British style pub their onion rings are to die for

They are over in colleyville off cheeksparger

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BloodyNora78@reddit

They only have a food truck now, but Fish and Fizz has the most authentic fish & chips.

What else are you looking for?

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crooke86@reddit

Their frozen oven chips spoil it. When Proper Baking Co does their pop ups, that's the best fish and chips in the area.

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BloodyNora78@reddit

I didn't know they did this. I'll be on the hunt for it now.

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lotsandlotstosay@reddit

Know anywhere with a proper full English?

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crooke86@reddit

Cannon's Corner is the closest. Proper bacon, sausage isn't perfect but it'll do. Black and white pudding.

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Expert_Bedroom_544@reddit

Can’t vouch for it as I haven’t tried it but Jaquval in OC says they do full English breakfast and during the winter they do Sunday roasts.

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Virtual_Structure520@reddit

Not OP but I'm interested in trying a full English breakfast especially the black pudding.

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DistinctAd3865@reddit

I was sad when they closed down but didn’t know they have a food truck. Gonna have to hunt it down!!

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Soonhun@reddit

Also super interested. My friend is British and always dismissive of British food. I was hoping to take him to a nice English or British restaurant to better appreciate it. Never had it myself, either, so excited to try.

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lotsandlotstosay@reddit

Yeah my husband is English and he’s been disappointed by everywhere we’ve tried (not in TX). We haven’t found anywhere in Dallas to try though, so that’s why I’m looking for recs.

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GoneAmok365247@reddit

Same here, husband wants a proper fish and chips! We’ve tried so many!! We’d both love a good fry-up!

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FaerieGreen@reddit

Fish ‘n Fizz is going to be at Strangeways from 5-8 pm this Sunday, Four Bullets Brewery in Richardson on May 2nd from 4-8 pm and at the British and European Car Show at White Rock Lake on May 3rd from 10 am - 2 pm. Their fish and chips are so delicious.

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Mr_Abe_Froman16@reddit

Been tough since Trinity Hall closed. Old Monk is still quality.

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Polipop395@reddit

That was such a loss. Trinity Hall had a unique menu of good food.

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stewie_boopie@reddit

Lochlands has some good pub food

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Ornery_Bandicoot_679@reddit

Babes chicken in Roanoke

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themopylae@reddit

A ton of authentic Chinese places up in Plano. My goto is always Chens. My wife absolutely loved it and she’s from China.

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skarekroh@reddit

Also in Richardson in the “Little China” district (just east of 75, around Arapaho/Belt Line)

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coffee-4lyfe@reddit

Jeng Chi is phenomenal.

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sushiwife@reddit

Jeng Chi is good but it’s kind of white people’s idea of what authentic Chinese food is. Source: My husband is Chinese and that’s his take lol.

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bikerdude214@reddit

What places are better, according to your husband?

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mijo_sq@reddit

This is truth.

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HD335@reddit

Jeng Chi has strayed from authentic roots, it’s tailored towards the American palate.

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MephistoHamProducts@reddit

I feel like they've dropped off since Covid.

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FirstAmendAnon@reddit

I love royal sichuan

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sushiwife@reddit

Second vote for Royal Sichuan. Love them. Totally slept on

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FirstAmendAnon@reddit

I've been goin there for years super consistent and good

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themopylae@reddit

Can confirm. There’s so really good hotpot over there.

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A_Few_Electrons@reddit

Which one?

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themopylae@reddit

Chens restaurant on Coit, the Hunan Bistro next to it as well is one she really likes. She also likes Sichuan Pepper house off of Wagner.

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sushiwife@reddit

Sichuan Pepper House is tasty. I’d throw Chongquing house into the conversation as well as See You Again off Parker for some legit Chinese BBQ

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Stevenab87@reddit

These are my wife’s top 3 too lmao

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themopylae@reddit

lol great minds think alike!

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A_Few_Electrons@reddit

Thanks for the recommendation. If you are looking for Korean food. My favorite Korean spot is Joy kitchen in Richardson.

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themopylae@reddit

I’ll need to try that! I love Korean food, Maht Gaeks my favorite but I’ve never tried Joy, I’ll check it out!

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YourFavoriteFlavor@reddit

Maht Gaek's quality has diminished substantially since Covid in my opinion. A new place in Carrollton Korea called The Jinkook has supplanted it as my favorite. The menus differ though. Joy Kitchen is a great little spot, too.

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themopylae@reddit

While it’s certainly gone down a bit in quality, those ribs have a grip on me! Can’t get enough of em.

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Adultery@reddit

Wu Wei Din

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ashbjordan@reddit

Third Wu Wei Din. I would have said China Queen but it's quality has gone downhill.

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A_Few_Electrons@reddit

I had wu wei din in Lewisville. It was pretty equivalent to 88 baoabo and baobao is closer.

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servetarider@reddit

All of them. Every. Single. One. Start with Jeng Chi and then work your way through.

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servetarider@reddit

Referring to Little China District in OG Richardson.

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skarekroh@reddit

I like Canton. 400 N Greenville, ste 25.

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w633@reddit

That restaurant had been there for so so so long, first went there in 90s and I think the waiter is still the same one, I wonder if he is related to the owner.

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XELA_38@reddit

start with Jeng Chi and then work your way to Canton Chinese

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the-last-pinata@reddit

Shootout to Taiwan Cafe! If you eat there, there's a big pot of soup that you can grab fron at your leisure. If you take it to go they're extremely generous with the portions.

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thecobra42@reddit

Yeah authentic chinese dishes like orange chicken and general tso’s chicken lol

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themopylae@reddit

Have you been to Chen’s Restaurant? I don’t even know if they sell that shit. It’s got amazing Sichuan cuisine.

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Bethesdan@reddit

Kuby’s Sausage House in Snyder Plaza!

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habaneromargs@reddit

I would vote Noodle Wave for authentic Thai/Laos food. My old coworker is family to the owners and highly recommends it. The one in Richardson is the best, the Dallas one is tiny and more like pick-up. The Carrollton one is also good but menu is slightly different as she said that one is franchised/not directly owned by them.

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asdfghjk001@reddit

aila himalayan bar and grill - bedford for newari/nepali food

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DelishSmoothie@reddit

Tipicos has good tradional Mexican dishes with beer on the cheap. Perfect combo.

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Particular_Rest_4274@reddit

Saw some of their photos and they use yellow cheese, that’s a no no. 😭😭

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DelishSmoothie@reddit

It isn't a "true spirit of Mexico" place. It's cheap and tasty and serves the Hispanic/Latino community it's smack dab in the middle of plenty faithfully. They even have people who are down on their luck trying to earn some cash by holding the door open and greeting people in. If yellow cheese is the line, you probably weren't going to like this place.

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Particular_Rest_4274@reddit

I agree! Regardless, thank you for the suggestion.

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Friendly-Win1457@reddit

I was looking for this answer. Tipicos is great.

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mideon2000@reddit

I don't have a suggestion becausei i am a meat and potatoes guy, but i just wanted to say it is actually nice to see a lot of suggestions without a bunch of gate keeping assholes saying "ThaTS NoT AuTHentIC!!!".

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Optimistiqueone@reddit

Sweet Georgia Browns - best authentic soul food.

Old school. Mom and pop.

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carabear85@reddit

Sweet Georgia Brown is terrible now. Everything is sweet even the greens. Yuck. Lisa’s, Kendall Karen’s, Stormie Mondays, and Madeas in Ft Worth is better

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Alarming-Interview90@reddit

Naw that place is awful

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AdmirableSwim5838@reddit

The Londoner - Legit Cottage Pie! And a Shandy.

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Sguidroz@reddit

I’m Cajun and Nathan’s is legit

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Potential_Push3019@reddit

Joys kitchen - Korean best bulgogi everrrrr & dumpling soup Bep Nha- Viet Kitchen Fisherman’s Kitchen- best seafood in DFW even tho it’s in garland Rayo’s Taqueria- Authentic Mexican food Holy Khao- Thai food Zemen Bar & Restaurant- Ethiopian food so yummy Ayat Dallas- new but CHEFS KISSS Maple leaf diner Kome- best sushiii

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Chemical_Support4748@reddit

Joys kitchen in Richardson

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Potential_Push3019@reddit

Agreed

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toodleroo@reddit

The original Burger House on Hillcrest.

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whriskeybizness@reddit

Yep this is the one

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toodleroo@reddit

Is it the best burger in town? Maybe not, but man does it taste like home.

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redraider-102@reddit

Caribbean Cuba off or Webb Chapel and Belt Line makes picadillo exactly like my Cuban grandmother used to make it.

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Blanche_Deverheauxxx@reddit

Is there raisins in the picadillo? I've met a number of people who always claim things are authentic Cuban and I've always been disappointed outside of Miami.

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redraider-102@reddit

You know what? I don’t think they do. That would be the one difference between theirs and my grandmother’s, then. I shouldn’t have said “exactly,” but it’s similar enough that it passes for the real thing. Now I’m really missing hers. I wish I had gotten her recipe, though I did get her arroz con leche recipe and make it often.

I’ve also noticed that many Cuban restaurants don’t even have picadillo on the menu. And practically none of them have boliche (Caribbean Cuba does not, BTW). I found one in Miami that does, but it was entirely different from what I’m used to.

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Randeezy@reddit

Dona Maria Mexican on Coit in Richardson. They have a lot of guisos, everything tastes like the best homemade food. I like to get a plate with mole and guisado arriero

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TheFirstKaren@reddit

Bangkok Inn or Thai Soon for Thai food, Queen of Sheba for Ethiopian, Mr. Sushi for Japanese, Sevan G&G Cafe for Mediterranean, Desperados for Tex Mex, and Kuby’s for German.

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Trillion_G@reddit

Thai Soon is BOMB!!!!!

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Next_Service3788@reddit

no good persian food in town. don't let anyone try to convince you otherwise. it's ok. our cuisine is more than a kabob

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Dphippo@reddit

Nate’s Seafood in Addison is my favorite for Cajun food.

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MughalPrince22@reddit

On the Fort Worth side I like Cocodries and Terrebonnes

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Ragnnar_Danneskjold_@reddit

Love Nate’s ! Nate is actually from Lafayette, LA so very authentic !

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thetruckboy@reddit

Keller's.

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BroccoliTechnical604@reddit

Some of the people on here need to call 911 and get their taste buds checked

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SimpleVegetable5715@reddit

Kuby’s is still the best German food.

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VallettaAwoo@reddit

mmm i think if i had to put it between the two, Henks is waaay better

plus you get to snoop around HPB

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ishanyadee@reddit

Henks is black forest cake for me. Not sure i have even tried their food. I think it is time i do.

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CakeUpstairs@reddit

What should i get?

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VallettaAwoo@reddit

get the full order of knackwurst

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CakeUpstairs@reddit

Noted. Thank you

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Elbandito78@reddit

Love me some Henks! Food is great and good german beer selection too. Hitting up the HPB after is def a nice bonus.

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emc3o33@reddit

Love Henks because they sell Remia Frietsaus. Using regular mayo on my fries doesn’t feel right.

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GarbledTransmission@reddit

Better than Bavarian Grill? (Plano counts too, right?)

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EntropySimian@reddit

Bavarian grill is certainly fine, but I don't think they're even the best German/Austrian food in Plano though, that would be Jorg's.

Kuby's is still better.

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RandomNameFTW@reddit

Jorg was the worst experience I had in the area. Even Bavarian grill is better — which means a lot.

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Corn_muffin214@reddit

Agreed. Jorg’s is massively overrated. It’s cheap imitation Bavarian food

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zatchstar@reddit

Bavarian grill went downhill pretty hard. a lot of their food became more "commercial" like their german potato salad isn't made in house anymore.

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RandomNameFTW@reddit

their curry wurst is not authentic.

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Background_Noise_227@reddit

Amazing

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Narrenschiff_Skipper@reddit

Can't beat the vibe at Henk's for lunch on a weekday though

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cleemartini@reddit

Jorgs in Plano is good!

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NintendogsWithGuns@reddit

That’s not really saying much.

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skarekroh@reddit

Seconded

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starsfan6878@reddit

Fritzl's in Rowlett used to be. RIP.

(Fritzl didn't die. The restaurant rent was going way up so he retired to Mexico.)

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Nervous-Command8374@reddit

Tony’s neighborhood food store on Gaston and Fitz. Not sure if it’s the same anymore, but the papusas there are amazing (or were amazing when I lived over there)

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festivechef@reddit

I made this list mostly from recommendations in other international foodie groups.

NE Dallas Restaurants To Try · Lively Local https://maps.app.goo.gl/hQewh1338hjEVmqdA?g_st=i

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Corn_muffin214@reddit

HongYuan in Plano is 👌🏽

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FartusMagutic@reddit

My mom makes authentic Libyan food available for delivery through an app called Yalla Bites. Her name is Hnena's Kitchen (Instagram also). It's the same stuff I grew up with, it doesn't get better or more authentic than this.

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InfernalBiryani@reddit

I’ve seen this recommended by my boy iqfoodreviews. Gonna have to give it a try!

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FartusMagutic@reddit

❤️❤️ heck yes

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johnnyma45@reddit

Wholesome content. Our moms do make the most authentic food.

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ApprehensiveAnswer5@reddit

Thanks for this rec!

I am too far away for delivery, but it looks like my sister is in range.

Next time I’ll be up that way, I’m definitely going to order!

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FartusMagutic@reddit

Forgot to mention that she makes sweets! She has the best baklava. Thanks for taking a look at her shop!

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Flaky_Breakfast_64@reddit

What’s her top 5 best dishes/desserts?

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ApprehensiveAnswer5@reddit

I saw that on the insta! I am a sucker for a good baklava lol

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Zestyclose-Finish778@reddit

Fattoush is the best Iraqi food I have ever had, what a great restaurant in Arlington

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veryliquidsquid@reddit

Eddie's EuroMart in Dallas is a unique combination of a Balkan grocery store and a restaurant, specializing in Bosnian, Albanian, and Eastern European cuisine, including stuffed pitas, grilled meats like cevapi, and a wide variety of imported sweets, cheeses, and other goods. It's known for its authentic, fresh-made dishes and its extensive selection of European products, making it a popular spot for both a meal and grocery shopping.

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cometssaywhoosh@reddit

Alright. Sichuanese Chinese food. My family comes down from many generations of Sichuanese Chinese food, and my mom still makes bomb sichuanese chinese food. This is what our family likes the most. You've got plenty of options here, up north though. The ones below the chefs are from Sichuan and trained in that style so you know it'll be authentic...

Chen's Restaurant - Plano

Sichuan Folk - Plano

Taste of Chengdu - Carrollton

Chongqing House - Plano (it shows temporarily closed right now, but that's because they're on vacation)

Alternatives - not as spicy in our option but still good if you don't want super spicy food. Still authentic for the most part

Royal Sichuan - Richardson

Sichuanese Cuisine - Plano

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Elbandito78@reddit

Is this in order of preference? I love Royal Sichuan, but it's the only one I've been to on your list. First place I ever went and experienced that "mala" spicy.

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cometssaywhoosh@reddit

For the first four, those are ones my family and I prefer. The other two are ones we like, but it's not necessarily our favorites.

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Elbandito78@reddit

Noted! Adding some places to my list. Thanks!

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mijo_sq@reddit

Chongqing House and Sichuan Folk are good to try.

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avebelle@reddit

Thanks for being clear that it’s not just “Chinese” food. So many people are so clueless.

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IReallyHateJames@reddit

Taste of Chengdu is the goat

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xanoran84@reddit

King's Noodles for Taiwanese food.

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mijo_sq@reddit

I like Genroku in Richardson for some specialized Taiwanese foods. (Wife is Taiwanese) Other's are on point

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Lookinintokillers@reddit

Taste Of Jamaica- In Lancaster Is A 10/10 Every Time Hunnicutt’s - is what sweet Georgia brown used to be Gordo’s Tacos - best tacos- nachos they literally use authentic tortillas chips for the nachos Pho Nhu Y - Has The Absolute Best & Authentic Pho

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Lookinintokillers@reddit

& koolys is always a 10/10 for the best authentic loaded baked potato NEVER fails.

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aquariuslovingya@reddit

Honestly Kurobuta, Wabi House, and Jinya is the closest thing to Real Japanese ramen is all I can say And honestly this place inside Mitsuwa run by a Japanese guy is really good

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sushisection@reddit

Namaste Grille has some fire desi food. highly recommend their chicken biryani and tandoori

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XELA_38@reddit

I know it's got a following on TikTiok but El Paisano', still best salsa ever and I wish i knew how to make it

Kiran Court

Jeng Chi

Two Guys From Italy

Seafood Shack for Mexican Seafood/ seafood

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versusChou@reddit

Kirin Court is pretty mid dim sum. It's just the best we have in DFW.

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avebelle@reddit

Agreed. It’s disappointing for such a large metropolitan area.

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Past-Bug2484@reddit

I’ve had a few ‘this is supposed to be authentic?’ moments in Dallas tbh 😅 but a couple spots people recommended to me actually hit.

But my friend put me onto this app called Bitelyt (pink logo I think) we ended up finding some smaller, family run places on there with reviews that felt way more real. Might help you dig up some legit spots.

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avebelle@reddit

TKS for Cantonese food. The owners/chefs are from HK the wife is a mainlander and doesn’t speak canto. Food is legit.

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StRemedius@reddit

My grandparents were Canadian, and I was raised in Michigan: Maple Leaf Diner is the next best thing to being back home, including the absolute best Belgian waffles I've ever had outside of Toronto.

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dizzlemydazzle@reddit

Del Campo Empanadas. It's Argentin style Empanadas and they also have choripans on Tuesdays. The family that own and run the shops are from Buenos Aires. They also sell some seriously good chimichurri sauce.

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dizzlemydazzle@reddit

OP, do you have a general area that you're trying to stay within in DFW? Or are you willing to take a trek for some good food?

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thechos3n2@reddit

Noted

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ArizonaARG@reddit

Tacos de Cabeza/Salsa Verde at NW HWY and Community are great, reliable, and authentic Mexican street tacos.

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StockPapi2020@reddit

Dominican food... Doña Maria Dominican Cuisine in Irving.

Get the sancocho, shrimp or fried pork mofongo, rice and beans with stewed chicken. Tamarind juice. Slice of Dominican cake if available.

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Holiday-Search1147@reddit

Bistro B - Vietnamese

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SBR2TH@reddit

They have everything under the sun on their menu. Jack of all trades, master of none. The only thing worth getting is the cheap 2 for $1 egg roll deal where you can order a bunch for a good potluck dish.

When I’m in Garland, I usually go to Pho Bac or Pho Pastuer. Pho Tay Do for BBH. Or Quoc Bao for banh mi.

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MephistoHamProducts@reddit

Pho Tay Do

Pho An down the street from there has been my "go to" for years.

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OtaniOniji@reddit

Yeah. No. Bistro B is Vietnamese’s version of Panda Express.

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notadamnprincess@reddit

La Me just across the parking lot is legit, though.

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SystemNo4724@reddit

They have a really good B2GO deal for their pho, and their portions are MASSIVE!

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mustafakapasi69@reddit

careful w google maps reviews...they're manipulated:

"The top-rated Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas, according to Google Maps, isn’t Mia’s. It isn’t Mariano’s, E Bar, or Las Palmas either. It’s a place called Rj Mexican Cuisine, and there’s a good chance you’ve never eaten there. As of April 13, Rj Mexican Cuisine carried a 4.8-star average across 11,252 Google Maps reviews, according to D Magazine. That’s more reviews than Mia’s, Mariano’s, E Bar, and Las Palmas combined, and a higher rating than any of them. For anyone who grew up eating queso at Mia’s on Lemmon or spending Friday nights at Mariano’s, that number stops you cold." (source: Preston Hollow local)

total mess lol

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ashbjordan@reddit

Great point. I've learned if Asian places are below 3.5 starts they're excellent.

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NoSheDidntSayThat@reddit

This is a great point and good example. I was not impressed by Rj Mexican -- ate there after going to the 6th floor museum and it was both super empty for its West End location and just completely average.

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ashbjordan@reddit

Been to Guadalajara in Jalisco and had authentic Birria and Carne en su jugo. My family is from Acapulco so this cuisine I never knew about growing up. Not Quesobirria (yes they have it, but it's not the OG way to eat it and it's goat! Still amazing). At Maskaras Mexican Grill in Dallas.

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ChapoShitTrap@reddit

Pakistani - Al Markaz in carrolton

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YourFavoriteFlavor@reddit

Nobody in town can top their Biriyani. Soo freaking delicious.

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Haunting-Shine-8471@reddit

Definitely Khashoka in Richardson!

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kimbeeee@reddit

Babes Chicken for southern food

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Lippeeler420@reddit

Um Ma Son Arirang Korean Kitchen in Carrollton has the best Korean knife cut noodle soup (kalguksu) in DFW. And the best kimchi imo and they sell it by the jar! You can’t go wrong with any of their knife cut noodles soup.

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Azra17@reddit

Cooking Borscht Soups and Salads in Carrollton off of Josey and Frankford. Amazing Ukrainian borscht, they make it with brisket and it’s divine! They also have cabbage rolls and Napoleon cake. They make their own rye bread to go with the food.

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DairBair64@reddit

Atash is the best Persian food in DFW

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Lucky-Penny70@reddit

Jamaica Gates- Jamaican dishes (Arlington, Tx ) THE BEST OXTAILS & PEAS N RICE, Cabbage … won’t disappoint

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Strange-Economist-46@reddit

If you can handle spicy BBQ from Pakistan

Try Al-Mueed BBQ in Plano, TX

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marlo477@reddit

Try Shebas kitchen in Richardson for Ethiopian food

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Aant0ni0@reddit

For Vietnamese try Bếp Nhà. Their Mì Quảng is amazing. The egg coffee is on par with egg coffee in Hanoi.

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Doza93@reddit

Someone would have to verify the authentic part, but Selda (I go to the one off Beltline) is amazing and delicious Mediterranean (specifically Turkish) food. Their cigar borek (flaky pastry stuffed with melted feta), stuffed dates, and grilled haloumi cheese is all phenomenal.

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mineraloil@reddit

BK khan and al markaz for Pakistani. BK is very good but a bit overpriced. Al markaz is more low key.

Yamandi for Yemeni food

Ayat is an award winning Palestinian restaurant that just opened in Richardson (from nyc)

Bambu Thai in Richardson is very good

The Asian food is good in Richardson and garland 😋

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Happy_Towel_3109@reddit

Yemandi is one of the best restaurants of any cuisine in DFW

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throaway91234567@reddit

Al markaz da goat fr

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wild-hufflepuff@reddit

Gyro House in Arlington is absolutely delicious Mediterranean food. I think Gilbertos in around there too, which has the best Birria tacos

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Optimistiqueone@reddit

Best chicken and waffles is Tru Kitchen and Kocktails downtown.

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Alum2608@reddit

Kabayan Filipino store & Cafe (Lewisville) for excellent Filipino food. Pork skewers to die for. My Filipino in laws enjoyed it

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Weak_Quote4065@reddit

the McDonalds on Mcdermott is the best one

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Delicious_Hand527@reddit

I'd say the one on Virginia Parkway in McKinney. They have free mcnugget sauce available, you don't even have to ask. You just take which ones you want.

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mattgoldey@reddit

Nah, the one by the Greyhound station downtown is the spot.

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ChefMikeDFW@reddit

Second by the Greyhound. The locals make the food better.

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Weak_Quote4065@reddit

THE greyhound station downtown !! that McDonalds must be next level

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Blackchaos93@reddit

El Portal for Colombian

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anyoutlookuser@reddit

I’ve always enjoyed pollo regio. Their Mexican burger is spot on.

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gvilchis23@reddit

The closest i could found for good Mexican food in Dallas is cuquitas.

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Holiday-Search1147@reddit

Fuel City Tacos

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According_Froyo_1539@reddit

People are downvoting you but they are hating from outside of the club they cant even get in

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TheDakestTimeline@reddit

For farm to table Texas food, Celebration Restaurant!

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Longjumping-Car8324@reddit

El Cielito Lindo in Forest Hills i think is a hidden gem for mexican food! I absolutely love the rajas con crema and their bistec ranchero!

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Zeedlle@reddit

Maple Leaf Diner for Canadian food. They have great poutine, Nanaimo bars and butter tarts!

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silverspork@reddit

I love threads like this!

Heads up, there’s one from about 3 years ago with a lot of suggestions (though I look forward to getting new updated suggestions here): https://www.reddit.com/r/Dallas/comments/w81qsy/dallasians_born_outside_of_the_usa_what/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1

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Crying_in_99Ranch@reddit

This is an even more recent one from last year

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SystemNo4724@reddit

y'all coming in clutch and making my foodie heart so happy

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poop_pebbles@reddit

Not sure what authentic dallas food is. Get some street tacos or burritos from a taco truck or gas station taquria. Other than fair food, im not sure what can be defined as "authentic " dfw food.

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No_Square_3913@reddit

They’re asking for food found in DFW from another country that is the most authentic to where it’s actually from. They’re not asking for authentic food from Dallas.

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PomeloPepper@reddit

Taste of Poland is amazing for authentic Eastern European food. They also have a tiny grocery store attached.

Authentic Southern (US) American can be found at Mama's Daughters. Four locations, but I've linked to the one in Plano. Daily specials are meat and 3 veg for around $14.00.

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Valerie_austin_1965@reddit

Austins bbq Addison is a really good mom and pop place

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notphill@reddit

BK Khan BBQ or Al Mueed for authentic Pakistani Barbecue.

Both are my family’s regular go-to spots for food that tastes like home

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HeadsNotTails@reddit

Not sure on the authenticity but Chasu Kitchen in Plano has become my new go to. They have the best hot and sour soup I've ever had and I really like their garlic butter fried wings. The entrees we order are also great but the soup and wings are my favorites.

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