The US has some incredible Chinese restaurants, from roast duck and chop suey served in longstanding Chinatown mainstays to high-end takes on dim sum. There’s so much good food, in fact, that picking the best place to eat can be as overwhelming as selecting a dish. We’ve done the hard work by seeking out the most highly rated Chinese restaurant in every state, from sleek modern spots to family-run favorites. Be sure to check individual websites for the latest opening updates, and takeout, curbside pick-up and delivery options.
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Alabama: Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, Birmingham
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Alaska: Charlie’s Bakery & Chinese Cuisine, Anchorage
As the name suggests, it’s not just traditional dishes on offer at Charlie’s Bakery in Anchorage. It’s a classic American bakery with a twist – it serves dim sum too. As well as turning out everything from Thai curry chicken to Mongolian beef, this place is known for its phenomenal dumplings, steamed buns and Cantonese-style egg tarts (pictured).
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Arizona: Little Szechuan, Tempe
Run by Ted and Swanie who relocated to America more than 40 years ago, Little Szechuan in Tempe is the most adorable restaurant around. Pretty much everything on the menu is delicious but the most consistently raved-about customer favorites include its potstickers (fried and steamed dumplings, sometimes served crispy – pictured) and kung pao chicken. It’s currently open for pick-up and delivery only.
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Arkansas: Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling, Little Rock
This modern, Chinese-influenced café in Little Rock is the perfect place for a light and healthy lunch of dumplings, noodle salad and noodle soup. The menu at Three Fold is simple and pared-back with only a few options but everything gets rave reviews. The taro chips are praised for being unique and tasty; the plump, tender dumplings described as heavenly; and the beef noodle soup compared with what might be served in Taiwan.
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California: Yang Chow, Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles spot Yang Chow has been serving its famous slippery shrimp since the restaurant opened in 1977. It consists of fried shellfish in a sweet and sticky chili, ginger, garlic and vinegar sauce, and is the resounding favorite dish here. Yang Chow has two other California locations in Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley.
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Colorado: Flower Pepper Restaurant, Boulder
The dining experience at this tiny, homey restaurant has been compared to eating in someone’s kitchen – assuming that someone is a master of Chinese cuisine. Flower Pepper is said to serve some of the best Sichuan food in the States. Dishes include spicy dan dan noodles, pork belly stew over rice and soup dumplings, as well as more interesting options such as tiger food salad – a zingy combination of shredded crunchy veg spiced with jalapeño and cilantro – and tofu stewed in a spicy, umami-rich broth. It’s currently closed for dine-in but takeout is available.
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Connecticut: Peter Chang, Stamford
Located in Stamford, this restaurant from award-winning chef Peter Chang is regularly cited as the best in Connecticut. Elevated and unusual dishes include founder fish fillets coated in spiced breadcrumbs and seafood simmered into a complex stew and served in a hot stone pot. The Peking duck (pictured) is legendary and said to be better than what you get in world-class restaurants. The bar is also praised for its cocktails and unusual drinks.
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Delaware: Mom’s Kitchen, Bear
Mom’s Kitchen swerves Chinese-American dishes in favor of cooking inspired by the cuisine of northern China. Among its greatest hits with customers are the frog in garlic, shredded beef with peppers and fried tofu in chili sauce. The crispy orange beef, steamed pork buns and dumplings are also top choices.
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District of Columbia: Tiger Fork, Washington DC
Tiger Fork brings a taste of Hong Kong to Downtown DC. The bright red façade is hard to miss and the interior, with long, chunky wooden benches, detailed murals and paper lamps, is equally striking. People come for the modern dishes and excellent cocktails, made with medicinal herbs and infused with unusual, complex flavors. They perfectly complement dishes like the beef chow fun, a must-order dish of beef brisket, bok choy and rice noodles. Reservations are required for dining in.
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Florida: Red Shallot, Doral
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Georgia: Masterpiece, Duluth
Voted the best Chinese food in Atlanta in 2019 by AJC, Masterpiece in Duluth is a Sichuan restaurant known for perfectly prepared, flavorsome dishes like fermented long beans with streaky pork, fried eggplant in chili powder and braised fish in chili oil. Although fans reckon there really isn’t a bad choice on the menu.
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Hawaii: Simply Sichuan, Honolulu
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Idaho: Happy Chinese Restaurant, Idaho Falls
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Illinois: MingHin Cuisine, Chicago
With several locations in and around Chicago, MingHin Cuisine is a far cry from a standard chain restaurant. The menu combines style and substance – picking up Michelin Bib Gourmand awards in the process. Its Chinatown restaurant on Archer Avenue is famed for its dim sum. Other stand-out dishes include siu mai (pork and shrimp dumplings), har gow (shrimp dumplings), ha cheung (rice noodle rolls), barbecue pork buns and egg tarts. Restaurants are closed for indoor dining but some locations offer outdoor seating. Carry-out and delivery is also available.
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Indiana: Oriental Inn, Indianapolis
The menu at Oriental Inn, tucked away on the east side of Indianapolis, features plenty of crowd-pleasing Chinese classics alongside some unexpected delights. The fried crab rangoon, spicy seafood soup, egg drop soup, Mongolian beef and bean curd with vegetables (pictured) come highly recommended. The friendly service also helps it to stand out from the competition.
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Iowa: Long Xing, Iowa City
Casual in style and ambiance but serious when it comes to flavor, popular takeout spot Long Xing serves American-Chinese dishes such as General Tso’s chicken, vegetable lo mein, crab rangoon, and hot and sour soup to much acclaim. Intricately carved carrots in shapes from parrots to fish (pictured) add a cute and quirky touch too. The restaurant currently offers food for pick-up only.
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Kansas: Blue Koi, Leawood
The loyal customers of Blue Koi in Leawood know it’s the place for Chinese cuisine in Kansas, with one customer describing it as the best restaurant around. Besides friendly staff, it offers consistently great food in large portions. The ginger basil chicken, crispy tofu, seafood noodle soup and Fire Bird (roast duck, chicken or tofu sautéed with chili, scallions and bamboo) are top picks. There’s a second location on the Missouri side of Kansas City too.
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Kentucky: Oriental Wok, Fort Mitchell
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Louisiana: Red’s Chinese, New Orleans
Red’s Chinese in New Orleans’ Bywater district isn’t afraid to be bold, pairing craft cocktails with American-Chinese fusion sharing plates like the unusual cheeseburger fried rice and Chinese donuts. Other classic dishes given a Southern twist include kung pao pastrami, a spicy stir-fry with peanuts, vegetables and pastrami, which is said to be tender and delicious.
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Maine: Empire Chinese Kitchen, Portland
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Maryland: Bob’s Shanghai 66, Rockville
The star dish at popular strip-mall joint Bob’s Shanghai 66 is the xiao long bao (pork and crab soup dumplings). Each huge dumpling is filled with a hot, rich broth, the skin is thin and they’re regularly described as the best in Maryland. Other notable dishes are the spicy fried tofu, sweet and sour pork chop and dan dan noodles. Carry-out and delivery is available.
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Massachusetts: Dumpling House, Cambridge
Cambridge’s Dumpling House offers a varied range of Chinese dishes and each of them – from soup dumplings and chicken noodle soup to orange chicken – is fragrant, moreish and delicious. Among customer favorites are the mini soup dumplings, while people also rave about the hot and sour soup. Attentive, friendly staff further elevate the experience. The spot is open for takeout and delivery.
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Michigan: The Peterboro, Detroit
Located in Detroit’s historic Chinatown, The Peterboro is a stylish yet laid-back spot with colorful, industrial-chic décor and a contemporary take on traditional Chinese cooking. Stand-out items include the crab rangoon and inventive twists on classics such as these cheeseburger spring rolls (pictured). The restaurant also serves an impressive range of cocktails.
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Minnesota: Magic Noodle, St. Paul
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Mississippi: Ichiban Bistro & Go, Flowood
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Missouri: Wonton King, St. Louis
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Montana: Jade Garden, Helena
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Nebraska: Dragon Wok, Omaha
The dragon motif features heavily in this Omaha restaurant’s dining room and branding – there’s even a resident fire-breathing (toy) mascot, Jev. It’s the freshly cooked, made-to-order food that really makes an impression at Dragon Wok, though, described as consistently exceptional. Stand-out dishes at this hidden gem include crab rangoon (crisped dumplings) and the egg drop soup.
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Nevada: Shang Artisan Noodle, Las Vegas
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New Hampshire: Golden Tao Restaurant, Manchester
One of the most popular Chinese restaurants in the Granite State is Manchester’s Golden Tao. Its casual ambience and unassuming exterior belie the intense deliciousness of its dishes, with the chow mein described as the best by far. Other favorites include the huge, tender chicken wings, perfectly crisp egg rolls and “build your own” combo plates. Fans reckon it’s incredible value for money too, especially with such generous portion sizes. The restaurant offers takeout and delivery.
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New Jersey: Hunan Taste, Denville
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New Mexico: Rising Star Chinese Eatery, Albuquerque
The owners of Rising Star Chinese Eatery in Albuquerque pride themselves on their winning customer service. Family-run for more than 30 years, it serves Chinese-American classics to loyal customers who return again and again. Expect all the usuals such as General Tso’s chicken, sweet and sour pork and egg rolls – all reliably delicious and dished up with warm, friendly service.
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New York: Dian Kitchen, New York City
Dian Kitchen in New York’s East Village specializes in dishes from China’s Yunnan region. Rice noodles are typically simmered in broth with different spices and toppings. Its signature dish is the tofu rice noodles with pork (topped with tofu, ground peanuts, chives, pickles, ground pork and bean paste), which is a favorite of many customers. The hip restaurant has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options too. There’s currently outdoor seating, plus pick-up and delivery available.
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North Carolina: Ni Asian Kitchen, Raleigh
Raleigh has a growing reputation for great food and Ni Asian Kitchen, which serves Chinese, Malaysian and Thai cuisine, is a local favorite. With a focus on healthy cooking, meals are prepared using fresh ingredients. It never lets its customers down, with consistently delicious dishes from egg rolls and fried rice to bang bang shrimp and lo mein. The restaurant is currently only open for takeout.
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North Dakota: Mandarin Kitchen Express, Fargo
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Ohio: LJ Shanghai, Cleveland
Cleveland locals (and visitors) in the know head to LJ Shanghai, a cute and homey restaurant in the city, for melt-in-the-mouth soup dumplings and warm, attentive service. Other must-orders are the spicy noodle soup with beef, the seaweed salad and spicy chaoshou (spicy sauce over meat dumplings). Some dishes are very fiery, though customers agree they’re all mouthwateringly good. It’s currently open for takeout only.
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Oklahoma: Fung’s Kitchen, Oklahoma City
This dim sum restaurant in Oklahoma City takes classic Chinese dishes and gives them a modern spin. It’s especially known for its sensational seafood dishes: customers rave about the soft shell crab and salt and pepper squid. Dainty dim sum dishes like har gow (shrimp dumplings) and perfectly cooked greens are also delicious. Desserts like pillowy custard buns and egg tarts are also to die for.
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Oregon: Danwei Canting, Portland
This cool, modern Chinese restaurant is much-loved in hip Portland. Danwei Canting focuses on Beijing-style street food dishes served as small plates, plus delicious dumplings and incredible noodles. Customers describe the flavors as phenomenal with the power to bring diners to tears – and not just because the food can be on the spicy side. Top choices include the crispy chicken wings, dan dan noodles and cucumber salad.
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Pennsylvania: Han Dynasty, Philadelphia
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Rhode Island: Chengdu Taste, Providence
Fabulously fragrant and spicy Sichuan cuisine is the speciality of Chengdu Taste in Providence, and it’s won fans with its fresh, flavorful dishes that use the best ingredients. The spicy country-style tofu is praised for its tender, silky tofu and deeply flavored sauce, while the Chongqing chicken – hot with dried red chilies – is described as crispy and delicious. For many customers, the food is so good they instantly want to come back for more. The spot is currently only offering takeout and delivery.
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South Carolina: Red Orchids Bistro, Charleston
One of a handful of upscale Chinese restaurants in South Carolina, Red Orchids Bistro is the place to go for incredible food in a stylish setting. Top dishes include Hunan shrimp – packed with delicious veggies in a spicy mung bean sauce – chicken in a coconut curry sauce, and crab rangoon. Though customers insist everything is amazing. The knowledgeable staff and great service add to the appeal.
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South Dakota: Phnom Penh Restaurant, Sioux Falls
Phnom Penh Restaurant does, as the name suggests, serve some delicious Cambodian specialities alongside dishes from other Southeast Asian countries, but it’s also one of the most highly rated spots in the state for Chinese-American food too. People praise the steamed buns (particularly the pork), sticky rice and zingy stir-fries – though pretty much everything gets rave reviews.
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Tennessee: Steam Boys, Nashville
Steam Boys’ mission was to bring Chinese comfort food to Nashville and they’ve definitely succeeded. The menu is made up of fluffy bao, dumplings and noodle bowls. Customers can’t say enough about how incredible the soup dumplings are, describing them as amazing and too good to share. It’s the sort of place people return to time and again, serving the sort of buns people dream about.
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Texas: Hu’s Cooking, Houston
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Utah: Mandarin Restaurant, Bountiful
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Vermont: A Single Pebble, Burlington
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Virginia: Peking Gourmet Inn, Falls Church
This is a must for lovers of Peking duck. The Peking Gourmet Inn in Falls Church, close to Washington DC, opened in 1978 and has become legendary for its tangy-sweet and crisp-skinned duck served with house-made hoisin sauce, freshly prepared pancakes and home-grown jumbo scallions. All of the extra effort and care clearly pays off as one customer describes it as the best in the world.
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Washington: A+ Hong Kong Kitchen, Seattle
This casual Hong Kong-style café in Seattle’s Chinatown isn’t known for sleek service or presentation but gets glowing recommendations thanks to its authenticity and the quality of dishes on its menu. It serves delicious beef curry and steamed ox tripe, as well as takeaway classics such as noodle soup and wonton soup, prepared really well. Plus, the portions are big and it’s great value for money.
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West Virginia: Bamboo Garden, Charleston
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Wisconsin: Emperor of China, Milwaukee
With colorful murals on the walls, bright red lanterns and decorative vases, family-run The Emperor of China certainly has ambience, which is one of the things that keeps customers coming back. The food is another, with must-orders including orange chicken, sesame chicken and Prosperity Shrimp. This slightly sweet speciality dish consists of crispy prawns in a sweet and creamy glaze with pineapple and candied walnuts. Curbside pick-up and delivery only.
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Wyoming: Chinatown Restaurant, Jackson
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