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HOPS Kitchen + Bar will bring a unique fusion of flavors to Keller residents in 2027.
The overview
Tommy Zheng and Donny Wu are the owners of the new restaurant, which will combine elements of a traditional steakhouse and Chinese food that they grew up with, Wu said.
Menu items will include premium steak cuts, live seafood, Chinese classics, Asian-inspired entrees, family-style dishes, handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list.
“We wanted to create a restaurant where guests can enjoy premium steaks alongside authentic Chinese cuisine in a refined, modern setting,” Wu said. “It’s designed to be a place where guests can celebrate, share, and experience flavors that are both familiar and elevated.”
HOPS will encompass 7,200 square feet and hold three distinct spaces, Wu said. The first is the main dining area, which is referred to as Jade Hall. This area will have a full bar with seating, as well.
The second space, called the Jade Garden Room, will have a panoramic view that is bright with natural light while remaining indoors. The final space is House 88, which is an exclusive dining lounge similar to a speakeasy. This part of the restaurant will have its own cocktail menu, exclusive menu options and specialized dining hours.
The backstory
Wu and Zheng moved to Texas four years ago without knowing anyone after selling their business in Ohio.
Wu said the Keller community welcomed them and their children, and they opened Hush Sushi + Bar in 2022. Wu said the success of that restaurant gave them the confidence to “dream bigger” and open HOPS.
“We love building restaurants that bring people together, and HOPS is the next chapter in that journey,” Wu said. “My husband and I are very hands-on owners, so having the restaurant close to home allows us to be involved every day and continue investing in the community that has supported us from the very beginning.”
