May 26, 2026 | 3:58 pm
A new family-owned spot for dumplings has debuted in Flower Mound: Called Dumpling Queen, it’s now quietly open at 1050 Flower Mound Rd. #110, in the former Here Asian Cuisine, where it’s serving steamed dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, and other family recipes from Sichuan, China.
Dumpling Queen is the brainchild of chef Lulu Du, a native of China who moved to the U.S. in 2021 and has worked at well-regarded restaurants in China and the U.S., including the acclaimed North Dallas restaurant Tian Tian, which closed in 2025.
She’s joined by a stellar team that includes her husband, John Watson, and daughter Ruby Sun; restaurateur Yen “Louie” Jing (Ocean Buffet, Hokkaido Ramen Sushi) who brings operational expertise; and chef Andy Feng, who previously owned multiple locations of Lovers Egg Roll…