Jeng Chi Restaurant
Chinatown, Richardson, Richardson
Restaurant in Richardson, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Jeng Chi Restaurant is a sensible Richardson pick when the goal is an easy sit-down meal rather than a formal special-occasion production. Use it for casual celebrations, family meals, or low-pressure dinners; choose Silver Fox or Another Time & Place Grille instead if the occasion needs more polish or atmosphere.
About Jeng Chi Restaurant
Jeng Chi Restaurant is a Richardson restaurant with a casual dress code and daily hours from 11 AM to 8:30 PM. Because details here are limited, it is best described in practical terms rather than as a destination built around a confirmed chef, award, price tier, or specific menu format.
A low-pressure pick for a meal that needs to work
The clearest confirmed appeal is simplicity: Jeng Chi Restaurant is open every day from 11 AM to 8:30 PM, and the dress code is casual. That makes it a direct option to consider when the plan calls for a relaxed meal in Richardson without formal attire.
menu, chef, pricing, award, booking, and service-format details are not available here, so expectations should stay grounded. If you are comparing other named restaurants, Another Time & Place Grille is another option to consider. If the priority is an easy, casual Richardson plan, Jeng Chi Restaurant remains a practical place to keep on the shortlist.
Where it fits among alternatives
For diners comparing choices, Jeng Chi Restaurant can be considered alongside Pineda's Mexican Cuisine and Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizza. The useful confirmed facts for Jeng Chi are its casual dress code and daily 11 AM to 8:30 PM hours.
For broader planning, a Richardson restaurants guide can help compare dining options in the city, especially if the meal needs a clearer price ceiling, a stronger occasion setting, or a specific cuisine match.
Planning details
- Location
- 400 N Greenville Ave #11, Richardson, TX 75081
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- jengchirestaurant.com
- Phone
- +19726699094
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jeng Chi occupies a modest strip‑mall storefront and lets the cooking do the talking. The writing emphasizes an unassuming, food‑forward character: modest signage, shared parking and a setting that purposely does not compete with the plate. Dining here feels quiet and familiar rather than theatrical — a neighborhood place where regulars return for reliably committed Taiwanese and Chinese cooking. The restaurant’s rhythm favors repetition and comfort, with a focus on straightforward execution and communal dining rituals rather than spectacle. The overall impression is of a quietly excellent, unpretentious neighborhood spot — a hidden gem for people who put flavor before frills.
Best For
Jeng Chi is best for relaxed group meals and everyday dinners where the point is the food and the company. The description highlights the Taiwanese table service ritual — dishes arriving in overlapping waves, the table filling incrementally — which matches family meals and group dining where plates are shared and the pace is set by conversation. Locals and regulars who prioritize classic, well‑made dishes over presentation will feel at ease here. It’s less about special‑occasion theatrics and more about returning for dependable flavors and familiar dining patterns.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu with a sharing mindset: order several plates to pass around and let dishes arrive in overlapping waves rather than expecting a fixed sequence. The write‑up singles out signature items such as Small Juicy Steamed Dumpling (Xiao Long Bao), Pork with Garlic Sauce, Gua Bao and Vegetarian Dumplings — good anchors for a communal meal. Because the pace is governed by appetite and conversation, start with a few dumpling or small plates and add dishes as the table fills. Expect straightforward, flavor‑focused cooking rather than theatrical tasting‑menu service.
Venue details
Ambiance
Comfortable and fairly upscale dining room with a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere; includes a noodle bar where guests can watch dumpling-making.
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Vibe
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Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Small Juicy Steamed Dumpling (Xiao Long Bao)
- Pork with Garlic Sauce
- Gua Bao
- Vegetarian Dumplings
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 400 N Greenville Ave #11, Richardson, TX 75081
Planning details
Location
400 N Greenville Ave #11, Richardson, TX 75081 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Pick Another Time & Place Grille if the occasion needs more atmosphere. Pick Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizza if the group includes diners who want a casual, familiar option with less decision-making.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Richardson
Choose Jeng Chi Restaurant when ease matters more than a big-night feel. Compared with Ten50 BBQ, it is the calmer choice for a seated meal where conversation matters; Ten50 BBQ is the better fit when the group wants a more casual, meat-focused outing.
Another Time & Place Grille is the stronger pick for atmosphere, while Jeng Chi Restaurant is the more practical choice for a low-pressure group meal. Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizza works better for a relaxed pizza night, and Pineda's Mexican Cuisine is the better call when the table wants Mexican comfort food.
If the reader is specifically cross-shopping Chinese restaurants, My Canh Chinese Restaurant is the closest comparison in this set, but location convenience should drive the choice. For Richardson diners, Jeng Chi Restaurant wins on ease; for a destination meal, the case is less clear without stronger price, menu, or recognition signals.
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Compare Jeng Chi Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Jeng Chi Restaurant | Richardson | No published awards |
| Ten50 BBQ | Richardson | No published awards |
| Another Time & Place Grille | Richardson | No published awards |
| Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizza | Richardson | No published awards |
| Pineda's Mexican Cuisine | Richardson | No published awards |
| My Canh Chinese Restaurant | Garland | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Jeng Chi Restaurant?
First-timers should treat Jeng Chi Restaurant as a casual Richardson restaurant with daily hours from 11 AM to 8:30 PM. details about the menu, pricing, chef, awards, and service format are not available here, so check directly if those factors matter for your visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Jeng Chi Restaurant?
Jeng Chi Restaurant is open daily from 11 AM to 8:30 PM, but specific meal-period details are not here. Choose a time based on your schedule, and check directly if you need confirmation about menu availability at a particular hour. Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizza is another named option to consider.
What are other options to compare with Jeng Chi Restaurant?
Other named options to compare include My Canh Chinese Restaurant, Ten50 BBQ, Another Time & Place Grille, Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizza, and Pineda's Mexican Cuisine. Because detailed information for Jeng Chi Restaurant is limited here, compare current hours, menu details, and any planning needs directly before deciding.
