Dumplings & Noodles by Cooking Girl – Galleria’s Go-To Chinese Spot

Craving authentic Chinese food in Houston’s Galleria? Dumplings & Noodles by Cooking Girl is a lively destination for noodle lovers and dumpling fans. This modern eatery, part of the beloved Cooking Girl chain, serves up steaming bowls of noodles, flavorful dumplings, and budget-friendly lunch specials that include free veggie egg rolls and hot and sour soup. From savory beef and broccoli to spicy pepper dishes, the menu caters to all palates.

Located in the heart of Galleria/Uptown, it’s perfect for a quick lunch break or a post-shopping meal. Pair your dish with a refreshing boba tea for the ultimate Houston dining experience. With its welcoming vibe and prime location, this Chinese restaurant is a must-try for foodies exploring Houston’s culinary scene.

Top Picks:

• Enjoy affordable lunch specials with free sides.

• Sample dumplings or spicy noodle dishes.

• Sip boba tea for a sweet treat.

• Combine dining with Galleria shopping.

Reviews

Sara I. (January 22, 2025):

 “I wish I could've liked the food here but it was just okay. We ordered the fried chicken today as an appetizer and it literally came out as crumbs, almost "bottom of the bag" crumb type. It was like pecking with crumbs with a chopstick, terrible. A bad rendition of Taiwanese style popcorn chicken. The lunch portions are decent but the food is just okay as mentioned. I liked the crispy veggie egg roll and the hot and sour soup was filling and warm. These were the items I enjoyed within our lunch hangout. These 2 items are complimentary when you dine in for their lunch menu deal. The beef and broccoli lunch choice was decent. It was fresh and warm, not that salty. Paired well with steamed rice. I appreciated the flavors but I would try something else next time around from their main menu item. I like food on the spicier side and would try one of their pepper based items. I have had their hot diving fish in the past and it's decent, similar to other Cooking Girl locations. But, this location is a little different with the emphasis of "dumplings and noodles"

Steamed beef and onion dumplings are good, I suggest that item if you're looking to dine-in.

I have to admit that I like the food at their other locations better. I have always enjoyed dining in or getting "to-go" from most Cooking Girl locations. But this location is subpar at best. They do have nice and cordial customer service and it's conveniently located within the Houston Galleria area. This part of town doesn't have too many options for this style of cuisine. I hope y'all can improve in some aspects. Their iced milk tea/boba drinks look good. Perhaps I'll revisit and grab an go' a drink and a small item.

Toodles and see ya next time!”

Category: Chinese 

Location: Galleria/Uptown, Houston 

Tags: Chinese Restaurants, Dumplings Houston, Galleria Dining, Boba Tea