35 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.“

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

“We were visiting Alabama for a business trip, we were missing Chinese food from home and found this little gem nearby. Staff were super friendly, food was delicious and the portions were huge (for me). An added bonus was kids bantering in our language in the background. 5/5 Made us feel like home. Thank you!“

“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.“

“So far I've only had the Mongolian beef, and it was so good. Takeout portions are huge. This single order will end up being 3-4 meals for me, easy (small meals). Excellent service, very short wait time. The inside dining area is small but has several booths/tables great for small groups.“

“Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. The food is fresh and very tasty. Their Hunan sauce is oh soo good. Weekday lunch specials include soup, egg roll, and a beverage!! Can't beat that anywhere!! Will definitely be back!“

“Love the choice of music, but it was a little loud. Our server Nick was spectacular and made it so easy to find great things for children to eat. He was very attentive and the restaurant should hold on to him in today’s world of young guys who would never work as hard as he does!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!!!“

“Good food and large portions“

“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!! 😍😍😍“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“The food is always fresh here, and they’ll even cook your entire order fresh if you ask. This location rivals Chick-fil-A when it comes to quality and service. It’s rare to find a restaurant that genuinely puts the guest first, but everyone here seems to care about the experience and truly enjoy what they do.

The new boxed bears are so cute!“

“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“

“Food was great love everyone there people so nice especially Caty she the one make sure the buffet is full and hot everytime I come in she greets me with a big smile
ooh hats off for the cooks cause everything I ate was finger licking good“

“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!“