Fortune House gets Texas liquor licence for third Dallas location

Overview

Updated Oct 6

Fortune House opened its third North Texas location at Preston Hollow Village in late September, serving the Shanghainese menu of handmade soup dumplings that built its following in Irving and on Lower Greenville. The restaurant occupies ground-floor space at 7825 Firefall Way inside the Douglas apartment building.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued the location's mixed-beverage licence on September 24, covering liquor, beer, and wine service. The restaurant plans to stay open until midnight, later than most eateries in the area.

Why it matters

Preston Hollow residents now have a soup-dumpling and cocktail spot, with late-night service planned until midnight.

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Key Indicators

Fortune House locations in North Texas

Original in Irving, second on Lower Greenville, new space in Preston Hollow Village.

Late Sept

Opened at Preston Hollow Village

Confirmed by Preston Hollow Advocate on September 28.

MB licence

Licence type issued Sept 24

Mixed-beverage permit for on-premise liquor, beer, and wine sales.

Voices

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People Involved

John Kim

Owner, Fortune House

Overseeing expansion to a third location

Lucy Yong

Founder, Fortune House

Former owner; sold the restaurant to John Kim

Organizations Involved

Fortune House

Restaurant

Operating three North Texas locations

Shanghainese restaurant known for handmade soup dumplings, or xiao long bao.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

State regulator

Issued the licence

Texas agency that licenses and regulates the sale of alcohol.

Preston Hollow Village

Mixed-use development

Hosting the new location

Retail and residential complex at the northwest corner of US-75 in North Dallas.

Timeline

2015 September 2026

5 events Latest: September 26th, 2026 · 2 months ago

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September 2026
Fortune House opens at Preston Hollow Village
Latest Opening

The restaurant began serving lunch and dinner at 7825 Firefall Way, confirming the September 26 target reported by Dallas Observer and CultureMap.
September 26th, 2026
Texas issues mixed-beverage licence
Licensing

TABC grants Fortune House a mixed-beverage licence for 7825 Firefall Way, Suite 100.
September 24th, 2026
August 2026
Third location announced for Preston Hollow
Announcement

CultureMap reports Fortune House will open September 26 at 7825 Firefall Way, next to the Douglas apartments.
August 28th, 2026
2023
Lower Greenville location opens
Opening

Fortune House opens its second location at 2010 Greenville Ave in Dallas.
2023
2015
Fortune House opens in Irving
Opening

Lucy Yong opens the first Fortune House location on MacArthur Boulevard in Irving.
2015

Scenarios

Fortune House opens Preston Hollow location on schedule

Deadline passed (Oct 31, 2026)

Discussed by: Dallas Observer and CultureMap, which both reported the September 26 target

Fortune House serves its first customers at 7825 Firefall Way #100 by late September, as DuWest Commercial Real Estate, the center's leasing agent, has stated. The licence issued September 24 covers liquor service; the main risk is any remaining inspections or permitting.

Fortune House's North Dallas opening slips into fall

Deadline passed (Oct 31, 2026)

Discussed by: CultureMap noted the September 26 date was tentative

Extra permitting, construction delays, or staffing issues push the opening past September. The licence does not by itself confirm the restaurant has every approval needed, and the venue has not announced a confirmed service date.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

2000–present

Din Tai Fung's US expansion (2000)

Din Tai Fung, the Taiwanese chain famous for soup dumplings, opened its first US location in Arcadia, California in 2000. The restaurant drew long lines and critical praise, proving American demand for hand-made xiao long bao.

Then

The Arcadia location became a destination with hours-long waits.

Now

Din Tai Fung spread to cities including Seattle, Las Vegas, and New York, helping popularize soup dumplings across the US.

Why this matters now

Fortune House competes in the same handmade-dumpling market Din Tai Fung helped build, betting North Dallas will support a dumpling restaurant with a full bar.

1975

Chili's opens first Dallas location (1975)

Chili's opened its first restaurant on Greenville Avenue in Dallas in 1975. The single location started a brand that grew into a national chain.

Then

The first Dallas Chili's drew local crowds and proved the casual dining concept.

Now

The brand expanded across the country, making Dallas a launchpad for multi-unit restaurant groups.

Why this matters now

Fortune House is following the city's pattern of turning a strong concept into multiple locations, starting with Irving and Lower Greenville before this third spot.