Maison Chinoise

If you're in the mood for a unique dining experience, this is an exceptional choice. This Asian fusion restaurant offers a stunning array of highly curated small plates that pack a punch in flavor without leaving you feeling overstuffed. Each dish is beautifully presented, showcasing the chef's creativity and attention to detail. The ambiance is just as impressive, with a lovely outdoor area, and at the back you can enjoy after-dinner drinks accompanied by music. It's the perfect spot to unwind after your meal. I would say that overall this is a high end place, consider dressing up. Valet parking adds a touch of convenience to the whole experience, making it easy to enjoy a night out without the hassle of finding a parking spot. A special shout out to the manager Alyssa, who took the experience to a whole new level, by recommending the perfect dishes and drinks according to our personal taste.

There’s something about restaurants at this location that feels off. Regardless of the type of cuisine, I’ve watched good restaurants come in only to see them close down. Maison Chinoise is the most recent restaurant to give this location a go. It’s been open for more than a year so we thought we’d give it a try. The space feels upscale and there is a large patio. They set it up so that if the wind is blustery, they can quickly drop down these clear plastic windows to shield you from the wind while retaining the open air feeling. The staff was low energy and didn’t convey a sense that they genuinely cared. I could barely hear the hostess’s voice emanating from her expressionless face. Our server educated us about the menu really well, but overall it felt like he was just going through the motions. They kept our water glasses topped up so we never lacked for hydration. The timing of things felt either too fast or too slow. We ordered several appetizers that all came out in rapid fire succession. Then we waited awhile for the entree and sides. We wanted dessert but it took so long for the waiter to get us the dessert menu and return to take our order, we gave up and passed on it. He didn’t seem to care either way. The food was a mixed bag ranging from odd to good. The pork dumplings and spicy edamame (which was flavorful but not spicy) appetizers were good. The crispy beef spring rolls had a weird lemony zest to them. They weren’t bad. I just could get my brain to compute the flavor profile. I had a similar experience with the General Tso’s chicken. It wasn’t bad, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it. The green beans tasted good but the residual heat from the spice became too much about half way through the portion. If you really like Chinese food and want to experience it in a finer dining environment, Maison Chinoise fits the bill. In my opinion, there is something slightly askew going on and I hope they break the cycle of all of the prior restaurants that have given this location a try.

Maison Chinoise is a good spot but not without it's flaws. Upscale Chinese cuisine is a welcomed addition to the Dallas dining scene but flavors offer a little to be desired. Not 100% authentic but are still tasty. Cheaper more authentic options are available in the northern suburbs but of course require that drive. Will be back given then proximity.

The Fried Chicken Buns, Rock Shrimp, and Crispy Beef Rolls were amazing. The Crispy Crab Wontons & Lobster Dumplings were disappointing. Overall, 3 stars because the food was very hit or miss and pricey. (We’re talking $6-10 for a single dumpling.) Such a nice atmosphere though!

We had an amazing experience at Maison Chinoise last Saturday night with friends. The atmosphere was absolutely perfect, and every dish was executed beautifully with incredible flavors. The service was outstanding, especially thanks to our waiter, Billy. He truly made the evening special, and we’ll definitely be back—and requesting him again! Highly recommend this place for celebrating any occasion or even just a cozy date night.