From the Wok · Signature Beef
Fried rice with wok-shredded beef. The same slow-cooked beef that appears in the Shredded Beef Stir-fried Noodles and the Shredded Beef & Shishito Peppers — tender, rich and slightly smoky, over wok-fired rice.
Ugly Dumpling's shredded beef appears on the menu in three places: the Shredded Beef Stir-fried Noodles, the Shredded Beef & Shishito Peppers, and this fried rice. Its repeated use isn't laziness — it's a signal that the kitchen has perfected a specific preparation and knows how to deploy it.
The beef is braised low and slow until it pulls apart into tender strands with a slightly smoky, deeply savory character. When it hits the wok for the final toss with rice, eggs, and house sauce, the pulled fibers soak up the wok char and become something richer than simple stir-fried beef. The texture contrast with the fried rice grains is the best thing about the dish.
At $13, it's priced identically to the Shrimp Fried Rice — and the choice between the two is almost entirely a protein preference. The beef version is richer and more savory; the shrimp is lighter and cleaner. Both are excellent. If you've never had the shredded beef here, this is the lowest-stakes way to try it.
Per full order. Figures are estimates; actual values may vary.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 580 |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Sodium | 960 mg |
Contains Soy, Beef, and Egg. Not gluten-free. Not suitable for beef-free or egg-free diets. For GF fried rice, see Chicken, Shrimp, or Vegetable Fried Rice.
This is a complete fried rice plate — no need to order White Rice ($3) separately. If you want to try the shredded beef with a different base, see the Shredded Beef & Shishito Peppers and add rice on the side.
Slow-braised and hand-pulled — not a quick stir-fry cut. The long cook time develops a depth of flavor that diced or sliced beef preparations can't match. If you're a beef eater, this is the right fried rice to order.
The pulled beef strands have more surface area than diced beef, which means more contact with the hot wok and more caramelization. The smoky, slightly charred edges on the beef elevate the whole dish.
If you haven't tried the Shredded Beef & Shishito Peppers or the noodle version, this is the lowest-commitment way to try the kitchen's signature beef preparation — complete with rice, no extra order needed.
