Night Rooster
$$$ • Asian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Night Rooster
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Duck Fat Chicken Wontons
Cheeseburger Dumplings
Mashed Potatoes
Duck Fried Rice
Peking Duck
Sesame Seeds
Night Rooster Reviews
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Too often in Dallas there’s great ambience but the food leaves much to be desired. Not here! The ambience was great while the food/meal was absolutely delicious! I also loved the presentation. I’ll be back!
Came here back in July and I’m still thinking about how good it was lol.
Their happy hour menu is so worth it. We had the Lychee Blossom, Momotaro Margarita, and Matcha 3x and they were all delicious. The Oysters were clean and flavorful and the broth with the Spicy Chicken Wontons was addicting, we were recommended to save it for the rice and that really elevated the experience!
We also had the Drunken Yellowtail - I personally loved the citrus and freshness....read full review
Their happy hour menu is so worth it. We had the Lychee Blossom, Momotaro Margarita, and Matcha 3x and they were all delicious. The Oysters were clean and flavorful and the broth with the Spicy Chicken Wontons was addicting, we were recommended to save it for the rice and that really elevated the experience!
We also had the Drunken Yellowtail - I personally loved the citrus and freshness....read full review
Our meal was super good - felt like the 3 course dinner was a great deal! The dumpling dishes were the favorite, but all the entrees were good too. They were out of the dessert we wanted to try, but made up for it for bringing out some delish donuts as an alternative. It was very quiet in there, feels like it hasn’t been discovered yet? Would go back.
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 10PM |
Night Rooster is a restaurant that offers a unique blend of Chinese-inspired dishes with Texas twists, set in a moody and stylish atmosphere. Located at 1000 N. Riverfront in the Dallas Design District, the space features dim lighting, red booth seating, gold accents, and deliberate decorative touches like butterflies and florals, creating an inviting and immersive environment. The restaurant is renowned for its exceptional food, friendly service, and memorable ambiance.
Chef Shirley Chung, a former TV personality and a survivor of stage IV tongue cancer, played a key role in curating the menu. Her journey of overcoming illness and returning to her passion is reflected in the thoughtful, flavor-rich dishes served here. The menu includes standout dishes like the Duck Fat wonton, Cheeseburger potsticker, Tea smoked duck, Duck fries rice, and Crispy orange chicken, all earning five-star praise. The Wagyu cheeseburger potstickers are a highlight, featuring Wagyu beef and bacon tomato jam inside a dumpling—a deliberate culinary choice that elevates the dish beyond gimmick. The tea-smoked duck, brined and smoked with jasmine tea and hickory, paired with complex plum sauce, is often mentioned as a must-try. Other favorites include lobster and shrimp air eggrolls, chili oil-spiced dishes, and the innovative Cacio e Sichuan Pepe pasta, blending carbonara with Sichuan peppercorns.
Service is attentive and warm, with staff often going above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. Guests appreciate the thoughtful atmosphere, great portions, and the chance to enjoy a culinary journey that combines meticulous technique with innovative flavors. Night Rooster is a place where extraordinary moments are created, sometimes with the simplest act—a rooster crowing into the dark until the sun returns.