34 Best Chinese Restaurants in Birmingham

“Their food is amazing So are their employees Larry helped me so much !! Tonight was my first time“

“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.“

“The food was fantastic! I had been looking for a Chinese restaurant that served fresh, tasty food for some time. I was not disappointed. I ordered the Sizzling Rice Soup, which is a favourite of mine. The soup was lovely, and the fresh vegetables were vibrant with just the right amount of crunch, and the chicken and shrimp were tender and tasty. The only thing missing was the sizzling rice, which, admittedly, was a bummer, but I cannot fault anything else about the dish. The roast pork fried rice also hit the spot. Heavenly.
I am looking forward to the next time I can try more of the menu.“

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

“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.“

“My son and I are in town for a baseball tournament and stayed around the corner from Eating Time. We noticed it yesterday after eating at the burger place next door. We wanted something different today so we stopped in after reading the reviews, and I’m really glad we did.

First, it was a smaller place with about 10 or so tables. It looked like a typical Chinese take-out place but that is where the similarities ended.

First we were greeted by the sweetest lady who sat us. She informed us the lunch special included a drink so we both got sodas. Originally we were doing water but she let us know we could get a soda as it’s included.

I ordered the sesame chicken and my son ordered the sweet and sour. These are our go to meals. We opted for egg drop soup and the meal also come with an egg roll.

The egg rolls and soup came out super fast. The sweet and sour sauce for the eggrolls is the best I have ever had. Also, I’m not normally a fan of egg drop soup but I went with it because I didn’t want the hot and sour soup. I’m glad I did. That soup is the best egg drop soup I have tasted. I ate mine and my sons because he wasn’t a fan of it. PLUS…they give you a huge basket of crunchy fried wonton strips with it.

The eggroll was good. It was on the smaller side in side…basically halfway between a spring roll and typical size eggroll.However, the highlight was the sweet and sour dipping sauce. 10/10. My sons who NEVER eats eggrolls ate this one and raved about the sauce. So…plus 1000 points just for that.

The entrees came right on time. It was served on and actual plate with some attention to presentation. Sesame chicken was just about perfect. Crunchy and sauced with plentiful sesame seeds. It was not highly breaded and soggy dripping with sauce. I think it would rival P.F. Chang’s unquestionably.

Fried rice was great. I make fried rice at home a ton so I am picky. This was a perfect pairing. A couple of pieces of broccoli and a bed of rice noodles under the chicken rounded off the plate and added a nice extra texture.

My son’s sweet and sour chicken looked like full chicken fingers they were so big. Definitely not the small mostly breaded chicken bits you get at most places.

Now for the best part….total bill for all of this was $26 and some change. After 25% tip we left paying under $35 for a fantastic meal.

I would go back over and over if I lived here. Just a solid and wonderful experience at a local restaurant. Stop by and support them!“

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

“Starting, been to this place 4 times now since it opened in February of this year.
The food is great and the portion sizes are very generous, but the prices are too low. Lol.
Two entries, noodles and large soup cost about $15! Not bad at all. My only gripe would be that the food is too salty, especially the sweet & sour soup. This is coming from a guy who salts all his food, but it’s too much even for me. I’ll give them 7.5 out of 10 dumplings, would give them 8.8 if they cut 40% less salt in their food.“

“They are the best! Adam has the best disposition and delivers the best customer service!“

“I am really impressed! We were in town working and wanted chinese food. We found Happy China Chinese Restaurant and it was very good! Everything was good! The people were extremely nice and family vibe. Very good experience! We will definitely be back when in area.“

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

“Just moved here, & I'm so thankful I found this hidden gem! I looked up over 20 places, & I didn't see what I wanted on the menu I'm so thankful I called in and asked if they have Tofu & they did! I made my own Tofu with broccoli, & fried rice with only egg/onion. They have the best prices affordable prices in Hoover! This will be my only to go spot for Chinese food. It's well worth the drive in a very beautiful neighborhood to the plaza. One of my favorite things is the crispy noodles 🤤 they make there's fresh next time I'm getting 10 bags because one wasn't enough. I will be getting food here weekly very generous with the portions almost enough for 3 meals. I highly recommend everyone try this spot, & if you don't see something on there menu just call & ask. Hidden gem thank you so much for the wonderful food.“

“Don’t focus on the 2 stars for atmosphere, unless you’d rather pay for ambience than for good food. The thing that first hooked me on Yoe Express was their coconut soup. Even on that visit I noticed the good price for their lunch specials (which appear to be available at other times as well). So on my next visit I decided to try the black pepper chicken. It was really good, AND the portions of the chicken and the fried rice were large enough that I ate half and took the rest home for dinner. I’ll be back again and again to try the other dishes. Back to the prices - with meal prices going up and up at other restaurants I go to, it’s nice to see Yoe not following suit. You can still get a generous meal of good food for a reasonable price. If you live in Homewood, you owe it to yourself, and to the good folks at Yoe Express, to support this establishment. If you don’t live in Homewood, get in the car and drive there to check it out; it won’t be your last time.“

“We ordered here on DoorDash last week and it was amazing. Honey chicken delivered and still crispy, Mongolian combo was perfectly sweet and savory. Beef was tender.
Here it is 3 days later and we went by to get take out.
Glad to find this neighborhood takeout.“

“I had one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time at P.F. Chang’s, and it was entirely because of my server, Erin. I was dining alone, and she made what could have been a simple meal feel genuinely special from start to finish.

From the moment I sat down, Erin was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive in a way that felt natural—not forced or over the top. She has a rare ability to read the table perfectly. She checked in at just the right moments, anticipated what I needed before I even had to ask, and made thoughtful recommendations that were spot-on. Everything felt seamless.

What really stood out to me was how comfortable she made me feel dining alone. That’s not something every server does well, but Erin created such an easy, relaxed atmosphere that I never once felt out of place. She treated me with the same level of care and attention you’d expect for a large party or special occasion, which says a lot about her professionalism and character.

Beyond being attentive, she brought such a positive, genuine energy to the entire experience. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and takes pride in what she does—it shows in every interaction. It’s rare to come across service that feels this thoughtful and effortless at the same time.

Erin is an absolute standout and a huge asset to this location. Experiences like this are the reason people come back, and I will absolutely be returning—specifically hoping to be in her section again.

Thank you, Erin, for turning a simple solo dinner into something memorable.“

“Hot pot and pork roll was good, service was great, definitely coming back“

“The food was delicious and fresh as well as the inside was clean and neat,that's what I like to see. Everyone was extremely nice and I understand her very well. I tend to prolong when I am deciding on food, but she patiently waited on me. I highly recommend and we will definitely come back.“

“I have eaten carry out sesame chicken from this restaurant over the last 5 years and there has never been a taste difference in all those years....

Love the egg drop soup so much I learned to make the soup at homs with extra ingredients. ...
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Altho you have to specify medium.or large otherwise they automatically presume you want large .“

“Excellent!! Great food and service!!“

“Just picked up and the food is very good not overly sauced and fresh. Hot and sour souo good too. We had the beef and broccoli and triple delight. Would definitely recommend“

“We love our local Chinese takeout haunt. It’s not the fanciest Chinese around but they are super fast with your order and the portions are generous. Can’t beat it when we don’t feel like cooking and we can pick it up down the road in 10 minutes. The food is an excellent value for what you get. My husband and I particularly love the eggplant. I love their cheese wontons. Hot and sour soup is amazing. Their combos are great because you get rice and an eggroll or soup. The sauces are pretty generic and some dishes have been a little meh, and their fried rice isn’t really fried rice (more like yellow rice lacking any veggies or egg bits) but for the price you can’t beat it. If you want something spicy, make sure you ask because just because you see something is spicy on the menu doesn’t mean it will be. I ordered Hunan chicken and it looked nothing like Hunan, no chilies. The eggplant which wasn’t supposed to be spicy was spicier than my chicken. Pretty sure they just make up their own version of sauces for some dishes. I do like that they serve broccoli, carrot, onion etc with almost every stir fry. Next time I will ask for chilis if I want it spicy.“

“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“

“We have eaten in and had take-out. Usually the food is better than average. I just hate it when I order take-out and get home to find something missing. This time it was the chow mein. No noodles! Really? Only cabbage and shrimp, no noodles.
Chicken Lomein is good! Mooshoo is very good! Not crazy about the egg rolls or spring rolls. I ordered online. It's better to call in and actually talk to someone.
Hit and miss, but still above average.
Update: We have found our favorite dishes here and they are consistently delicious. Try the Moo shoo pork with extra plum sauce, and Kung pow chicken. Get the fried rice too! Soups are also good!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Panda Express is a solid choice for fast, flavorful Chinese‑American food that’s convenient without sacrificing taste. The setup is cafeteria‑style, letting you choose from a variety of well‑seasoned entrées and sides — perfect for a quick lunch, dinner on the go, or a casual meal with friends or family.

The menu hits all the familiar favorites. Orange Chicken is the star attraction: crispy, saucy, and sweet with a hint of tang. Beijing Beef and Kung Pao Chicken bring savory, bold flavors with a bit of spice and texture, while Honey Walnut Shrimp offers a sweeter, crunchy alternative. Sides like steamed rice, fried rice, and chow mein are dependable classics that balance the bold main dishes.“

“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“

“I've eaten here many times. The selection is top notch. Food is great and very tasty. All my food selections have been piping hot. Its usually quite packed whenever I go. The one star reviews are not trustworthy. Would highly recommend this compared to kings and the super 8 buffet.“

“I've only been here maybe once or twice but the food is always fresh, if you have a wait a few minutes it's because they are actually cooking the food. Today they were giving out samples of 2 new drinks.

Maria is amazing, I don't know if she is the manager or one of the owners but her customer service is 1000% she is amazing. Maria goes above and beyond every time and is incredibly nice“

“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“

“I honestly don't know why I hadn't tried Panda Express until now. I saw an advertisement for a new dish & wanted to try it. Unfortunately, this location didn't offer it, but with their prices being so reasonable, I thought I'd still give them a try. Ordering is completely customizable & they have different serving portions options to make sure you're getting exactly how much of whatever it is that you want. I ordered online for carrout. The food good, was ready on time & staff was polite. I'll definitely be back!“