Looking to stay up-to-date on restaurant news in your area? Here's a list of five new restaurants that have opened recently or are coming soon in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. This list is not comprehensive.

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1. Lulu Modern Chinese

The restaurant offers a variety of modern, elevated Asian American dishes, presenting contemporary interpretations of traditional Chinese cuisine, including handcrafted dim sum and wok-seared entrees. Other noteworthy features include an innovative cocktail program and contemporary ambiance.Opening in 2026

2. Gen Korean BBQ House


The restaurant will open its first Denton location in mid-January at Rayzor Ranch Marketplace, a company representative told Community Impact. The all-you-can-eat restaurant allows guests to cook their own meats, such as beef, pork, chicken and seafood, in a built-in tabletop grill, the company’s website states.3. Teaspoon

The California-based boba tea shop is coming to the Rayzor Ranch Marketplace shopping center in Denton this year. Teaspoon’s menu includes several varieties of tea, like Thai tea, honey oolong and cream-infused jasmine green tea. The Denton location is scheduled to complete construction in late March.4. Fresh Monkee

The business offers a wide range of naturally flavored protein shakes with a large portion of fiber and low sugar. The Keller location is expected to start interior renovations for the business in February, and the expected completion date for the project is Aug. 26.5. Cold Stone Creamery

The business will be opening in the Rayzor Ranch Marketplace shopping center. Renovations for the ice cream shop will start Jan. 2 and are expected to be finished by March 1. Cold Stone Creamery is known for taking ice cream, spreading it on a marble slab and mixing in extra treats, such as candy and cookie pieces.