36 Best Chinese Restaurants in Birmingham

“I LOVE LOVE Ming’s! Been enjoying their cuisine for the last 25 years!! Food is very tasty! The owners are FABULOUS! Very accommodating to your specific dietary needs.“

“Despite being a small corner located restaurant I found the food and service good with more than I could eat and got a take-out box to finish later at home. I give the atmosphere a good rating also because this restaurant is similar to many oriental restaurants Ive been in. I had a lunch special $8.95 (Shrimp Lo Mein) which included fried rice and an egg roll.“

“Great place to eat! Our family enjoys being together at Happy Wok and the food is always great. Large menu has something for everyone!“

“Ordered food delivery from here and the food was fantastic! It was still hot when I received it. My mom and I split a dinner and still had so much food left over. Miso was delicious and ginger dressing tastes like it’s supposed to. Would highly recommend!“

“Absolutely the best food I’ve had Great quality, staff friendly and beautiful decor. The owner says the restaurant has been there 49 years and he says they have many regulars that come there to eat. We just accidentally ended up here by googling .. this is our new favorite place when in town.“

“Love their food! Quality sauces and always delicious!“

“Loved the service and ambiance! Enjoyed the cocktails and the Shrimp or beef tempura is exquisite!“

“Very fresh tasting food. Sweet and sour shrimp and egg drop soup were delicious. Food was ready when stated. Friendly owner.

Vegetarian options: Tofu is available.

Parking: Shared parking with Metro Diner, and Bubble Tea Restaurant. Plenty of spaces.“

“Man , this is my spot ! Food is always on point. Price is good for the portion size . Customer A1! I got the house fried rice but have tried several things from here. always good and fresh . I paid a little under $12 plus tip for this portion size and well worth it ! House fried rice“

“Yan Express in Birmingham is a great choice for anyone craving fresh and flavorful Asian food. The menu offers a nice variety of dishes, and everything we tried was well-prepared and satisfying. The flavors were balanced, and the ingredients tasted fresh, which made the meal even more enjoyable.

The service was quick and efficient, with friendly staff who were attentive without being intrusive. Whether you’re dining in or ordering to-go, the team makes sure everything runs smoothly. The restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained, providing a pleasant atmosphere for a casual meal.

One of the standout features of Yan Express is its convenience. It’s a great spot for a quick lunch or dinner without sacrificing quality. The portions are reasonable for the price, though slightly larger servings would make it even better value.

Overall, Yan Express is a reliable spot for tasty Asian cuisine, and we’ll definitely be back. It’s a four-star experience that’s just a few small tweaks away from being perfect. If you’re looking for a clean, convenient, and delicious place to enjoy a meal, Yan Express is worth a visit.“

“Our waitress Lola was absolutely fantastic! She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Her positive attitude and quick service really stood out. She made our dining experience so enjoyable—thank you!“

“We ordered take out on Christmas day. It was a fairly large order and we placed the order early in the day to be picked up at 4pm. We arrived right at 4 and everything was ready to go, was still nice and hot (had not been sitting for some time), and was exactly what we had ordered. The food was delicious. Will definitely eat here again.“

“The food is amazing everytime I come here. This last time I got it to go and had an hour and a half drive. By the time I got home, my food was still hot and delicious! Also, they have some of the best fried rice ive ever tasted.HIGHLY recommended!!“

“They do have a few tables but this is primarily a take-out stop. Really good food at very reasonable prices. Everything is good, but when I have a cold or flu their wonton soup is my standby. I think it's the best in town. Really never had anything that wasn't good though. The service is fast, and the people who run it are really nice“

“Good food and large portions“

“Great...wonderful House Special Hot N Sour Soup...The Best Spring Rolls Around...I like Their House Special Lo Mein and Fried Won Tons and hubby likes Sesame Chicken or General Tsa's Chicken...Good Homemade Hot Mustard Sauce Also... Always Consistently Good!!!“

“Enjoyed a quiet evening visiting a new Chinese Restaurant. Enjoyed a cup of hot and sour soup and the Mongolian combination Chef's special with white rice. Also tried and egg and spring roll. Will have to come back and try other dishes. Heard that they have a great lunch buffet. Worth checking out.

Vegetarian options: Pick your veggies.“

“Great food and people

Vegetarian options: A lot of vegetarian options on the buffet

Parking: Plenty of parking

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy in and out of the door and they've always made room at the table for my chair“

“Excellent!! Great food and service!!“

“*update*
We tried them a few more times and honestly, we judged too harshly on the first round.

I LOVE the fried rice, chicken or pork. My husband found something he likes as well, and Chinese donuts sweeten the deal. No delivery fees or price raising when you call in. They still deliver to my door hot and fresh every time. The prices in this economy are great for the amount of food they give you!

We discovered this place because a takeout menu was left on our door.

I want to first say that the service and delivery was fast. The food came hot and fresh. No complaints there.

We were disappointed by 2 things:
1. The Egg Drop Soup had peas in it. That has never been a thing. My husband is allergic to peas and that was what he ordered. No mention at all of peas on the menu.
2. I got pork fried rice noodles. They were definitely hot and made fresh, but they lacked in flavor. I could just be a trash goblin, but I like my stir fry cooked on a “seasoned” flat top. I found myself dumping soy sauce on it to enjoy it.

Also, no chopsticks

All in all, the people were great, the physical quality of the food is high tier. I was just really saddened by the lack of flavor and the peas in the soup“

“We had the wings for the first time yesterday and OMG!!!! Definitely great like everything else on the menu!! 😍😍😍“

“This was our first time visiting. Very welcoming, clean restaurant with a fantastic selection of food. As mentioned by others, lots of fresh seafood, fruit, salad, Chinese and American choices. The buffet certainly offers something for everyone and was extremely well maintained. Excellent. We will be back!“

“The food was amazing and did a to go order when I arrived everything was ready. They’ve done redecorating to make the restaurant more diner friendly and appealing. I recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants good food on the go or dine in.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly from what I could see“

“I've ordered the Hunan spicy tofu with two vegetable egg rolls. 8/10, I would come back. Entrees are automatically served w/ fried rice. Fried rice has no egg in it.

Vegetarian options: Vegan options:
sauteed four season vegetable
kung pao tofu
vegetable tofu
Hunan spicy tofu (recommended)
vegetable egg roll“

“excellent food and service. highly recommend! food is fresh and well prepared and they offer a nice variety of dishes.“

“If the place doesn’t have a plastic container with a faded lid and a tiny little spoon, containing the house chili oil, or the squeeze bottle with the top cut off just enough to make you work for the chili garlic paste….. Do you even pho though?! “Side of Vietnamese fried pork egg rolls with a delightful fish and vinegar sauce)“

“I ordered steak & broccoli, combination yo mein, sesame chicken, egg foo young, and Large shrimp fried rice. First time asking for only meat on those dishes. The orders where right and all the food tasted very fresh. We were very satisfied! They included all the condiments we needed, unlike other establishments. Wait was reasonable 15-20 minutes.“

“The best, absolute chicken wings I have had from any where. This place is outrageously good. The decor is poor, the staff is professional, and the kitchen looks clean as hell. Can not find a better place, I'm serious when I say the best chicken wings. They are not coated in sauce they are just amazing wings.“

“Food was good. Food prepared very fast. My order was $45 I ask for a free soda they said they don’t give away anything for free. I’m visiting from Atlanta most places give a free soda if over a certain dollar amount.“

“Ok it’s a little run down to look at. But sincerely really really good food! Constantly bringing fresh @ hot food. Excellent soup. I have NO food complaints. The family running the place is SO kind and friendly fly. If you’ve been here before I’d say give it another try! We were very pleasantly surprised“

“why y'all so me like this for my13 dollars fish over batter dry chicken fry hard dryy come on now eat there every day and probably tomorrow but damn and hire a new Chinese cook my husband comes every day for soup and the Chinese cook rarely be there so out of seven days of coming there we got soup maybe three times so when is he planning on coming to work or what days do you work so we'll know and stop wasting gas“

“Love love ❤️ They have a large selection of not the average menu that is very tasty. I ordered Black pepper Sirloin Steak Stir-fry. It's worth the drive to go there again. Everyone I spoke was helpful with a smile. Neat very very clean. Definitely going back....“

“I loved it 😍. The service and food were excellent. The seating areas were well kept and cleaned even the bathrooms were very clean. Everything there was very clean even the staff were dressed nice an very friendly people and friendly environment. So I recommend this place. 👌“

“I think some of yall are ly8n like hell qith the things you say. NOBODY that works there is gonna sit and watch you eat. If you seen a roach.. guess what most all food places have them. Its also not nasty. I bet half of yall complaining got bugs at your nasty house and cant cook. Tryin to get something for free. ALSO YOU CANT CARRY OUT THE FOOD OFF OF YOUR PLATE!!!! THATS NOT HOW BUFFETS WORK. DUMMY“

“10 out of 10 highly recommended!! This was the best food I had in a while we ordered honey chicken with pork fried rice steam dumplings and shrimp egg foo young. Everything was fresh and perfectly balanced. When I say we did not use one pack of soy sauce or duck sauce because the food was that good!!! Enjoy!!!“

“My recent visit to Good Friends Chinese & Seafood was a delightful journey into Chinese cuisine. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere set the stage for a satisfying meal. I ordered fried rice, egg rolls, and shrimp, and each dish was a delight. The fried rice was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the egg rolls were crispy and packed with savory fillings, and the shrimp was a succulent and flavorful treat. Good Friends Chinese & Seafood's dedication to authentic Chinese flavors and high-quality ingredients was evident in every dish. The friendly service and the welcoming ambiance added to the overall enjoyable experience. Whether you're a fan of fried rice, egg rolls, shrimp, or simply seeking a taste of China, Good Friends is a must-visit. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to savor more of their delicious offerings!“