13 Best Chinese Restaurants in Kansas City

“I’ve been looking for a new Chinese place since my place has closed. Tao Tao IS my new place!!! The food is phenomenal!! Love “Mama” and Jennifer, the sweetest people ever! Thank you ladies! 🩷“

“This was only the second time I have been here, and the only complaint I have was our server this time, he was not remotely friendly, unprofessional in how he handled items on our table. He reached across us with out request or apologies. I watched he talked to another table through a yawn and reach to our table while working another with customers. My wife left a note. Both of our mothers were waitresses, and my grandparents owned restaurants.. and even at a simple diner this would not have been acceptable..

The relatively high markes is because after 2 visits, this was the only issue.“

“Good food, they give you a TON of rice but not enough shrimp

Fast forward to today (1/1/2026): I ordered my usual, Shrimp fried rice. I got home, and counted EIGHT DAMN SHRIMP in my order!! But enough rice to feed a small family. And to top it off, the shrimp were not cooked enough and I had to cook them some more. If this is not resolved by giving me a free meal, or at least at a discount off another meal I’ll never eat there again.

*in response to your response: me and my mother have eaten at your restaurant numerous times and there have been way more than 8 shrimp in previous orders. Maybe all the chefs should stick to the same amounts of shrimp & time they cook them so no one has to complain when they notice the difference. No worries, I just will not return as a customer.“

“Food was pretty decent! Good flavor. But what was best about our experience getting food here was that when my mother left her wallet sitting somewhere in the restaurant while waiting for our food, she got distracted and forgot it! She didn’t even realize until way late at night after close. Thankfully, whoever was working that evening noticed the wallet and put it away for safekeeping and my mother was able to get it back the following morning. She was extremely grateful and we admire the honesty and integrity of the employee and business! So glad they noticed the wallet and are clearly paying attention to their restaurant.“

“Food is great! Service is mediocre at best, almost makes you not want to order from there. Never a friendly smile when picking up food, spent over $80 and the owner tried to charge me for extra sweet and sour sauce while giving me one small cup for 5 meals.“

“Food was very good and very fresh! Had a great amount of options as well. It was also extremely affordable. My friend and I went during lunch and paid under 20 for our meal, including drinks! I was shocked, considering how good the food was! Honestly had a great time here. Would highly recommend and will definitely be visiting the next time I'm in the area“

“Food and service was amazing for what me and my wife got they were also willing to give her a different dish she forgot to tell them she didn't want vegetables with no arguing they were quick to change music was loud hard to hear over it and also the setting was nice

Parking: Getting a parking space is easy backing out and driving to the street is a little more difficult when parking lot is full“

“The food is really good I really loved this place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Have only gotten delivery or takeout. Cheap as hell, solid cheap Chinese food, super consistent, delivery through them is unbelievable quick, HUGE portions. Idk what the other reviews are about, hands down best cheap Chinese place in the area.“

“Have always gotten take out and the food is always hot and very cheap for how much food you get. The lady working the counter is so friendly and reminds me of a family run American Chinese spot straight out of New York . I wish I was closer so I could grab it more often“

“This was my first time eating at the Rice Bowl. The food here was cooked fresh and cooked the way I requested it. The only down fall I had with them was they told me it was about a 10 min wait and I ended up waiting almost 25 mins other than that I love this little place .“

“Just ordered from here and I had put it under my husband's name .. well thanks to the woman who was helping him out and also happened to ask my husband to repeat his phone number (which was actually mine btw) and asking where I was and told my husband to say hi to me for her .. idk who u are so if I wasn't sick I would've came in instead of him“

“When I visited here Panda Express, I was lucky to get freshly made, hot food. The orange chicken was still delicious, and the chow mein was nice and warm. The only downside was that the chicken teriyaki portion was a bit small. The staff were friendly, and the restaurant was clean and well-organized.“