45 Best Chinese Restaurants near Merriam

“This place isn’t glamorous by any means but you do get what you pay for. It’s the epitome of a midwestern Chinese buffet with different foods to check all of your boxes. Servers are chill and the place is good overall. Don’t understand why people expect to pay 18 bucks for a buffet and expect Caesar’s Palace.“

“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! 🩷“

“We live nearby so we frequent this restaurant. Best Chinese food in town, with the best prices. I usually get the chicken lo mein, crab Rangoon, and hot & sour soup. Everything is always phenomenal. I’ve tried about 10 different items on the menu and nothing has let me down. The service is fast and they are always friendly.“

“The food here is so good, you don't understand. I am the manager at Exotic Pets next door so I have to fight not to go here every day, it is so delicious. I smell it all day and it makes my afternoon. DEFINITELY GO HERE. The menu is huge, and prices are great! One meal feeds me a big lunch for 2 days. Hot & Sour soup and Hawaiian Chicken are my favorite.“

“Hidden gem. We love this restaurant! Best hot and sour soup in city. Everything else is great too.“

“One of our favorite places! Try the Chinese pot roast, the almond chicken asparagus, the chicken with black bean sauce, the scallion biscuits, the duck wrap… everything we’ve had at Blue Koi has been great.“

“LOVE Sang Sang. Right down the street from my apartment and the prices are low but the food is excellent. They’re my go to take out place!“

“good stuff. very reasonable price. 2nd visit in 2 days. That good.“

“Huge proportions, good price, and amazing food!! They even threw in some donuts for us!!! Love love love!!“

“Delicious Chinese Authentic food!“

“Decided to try this place on a whim, and wow it was delicious.
Clean restaurant
Very friendly. Quick service.
Great flavor. Everything was fresh
The hot & sour soup sooo good!

Will definitely be back.“

“The BEST Asian restaurant in the Northland! The food is absolutely amazing—every dish we’ve tried has been outstanding. The sushi is fresh and delicious, and the attention to detail is top-notch. You have to try the crab wontons—they’re a must! We just had the Tokyo crispy chicken, and it was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. Honestly, I haven’t had a single thing here that I didn’t love. Chris, the owner, always greets us with a warm smile, and he and his staff make you feel truly welcome every time. Exceptional food, outstanding service, and such a friendly atmosphere—Saki is hands down our favorite spot!“

“the food was delicious, the service fantastic, the atmosphere great and the owner Derek was so friendly! we'll definitely be going back!“

“Went there for dinner and was our first time there. The food is very delicious. We ordered 5 different dishes from the Cantonese menu(which is the more traditional Chinese menu).and gosh the portion sizes were huge and every dish was great. They all had their own distinct taste. Highly recommended if you are looking for a good sit down and order or even take out Chinese food.“

“Sushi is always fresh and delicious.“

“Great food & great service! Our waitress, Ming, was fabulous -- as usual. She does an amazing job of catering to the specific dietary and gluten-free needs for my family. She truly goes above and beyond in hospitality and accurate food service!“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at China Star, and it was hands-down one of the best Chinese food experiences I've had in a long time. The menu had a great variety of classic dishes and regional specialties, and everything we ordered was packed with flavor Highly recommend if you're craving real Chinese food made with care and authenticity!“

“fantastic food. always great service. nice atmosphere. the price for the food can't be beat, and they will make your food spicier if you ask. patrons always smiling. hands down the best Chinese food.here. the honey walnut shrimp.is out of this world good, as well as thier curry shrimp.“

“My husband and I got take out from here for the first time Sunday night and I'm torn between keeping it a secret and shouting how good this place is from the rooftops! Honorable mention to the Egg Drop Soup, the Chicken Teriyaki (chicken stick app), and the Chicken and Shrimp Hunan Style Entree. We loved everything we ordered! The gyoza sauce was also absolutely incredible. If you haven't given this place a try you are missing out!!“

“Absolutely some of the best Chinese food I’ve had in some time. The staff was super friendly and helpful! I will be going back anytime I’m craving this delicious food!“

“I stopped here on the way back to Iowa. Parking was a bit tight because I was in an RV, but I managed. You can't go in to eat. You can walk up or drive thru. I walked up of course. He quoted the food would be ready in 15 minutes, which seemed a bit long. But it was actually ready in about 10 minutes. The food was phenomenal. I ordered Mongolian beef and Kung Pao chicken. Both were fantastic. I highly recommend this place.“

“My family has eaten here for 20 years. We started when my daughter was less than a year old. There are still a couple of servers there that greet us and remember our kids. They always ask about them if they’re not with us. The food has always been the best Buffet we have found. Always full and love the flavors and variety. We’ve tried other places and nothing compares for the price. Very reasonable and trying to feed a family while eating out.“

“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.“

“This was a pleasant surprise. As most of you know with the smaller restaurants like this quality can sometimes be questionable, but this restaurant is absolutely amazing. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh the restaurant is clean and hospitable. I had the Mongolian beef and the Singapore mai fun. Both dishes were served hot and cooked right in front of us. The owner and staff were pleasant and happy to see us. The quality of this place was so impressive. I also ordered an eggroll and it was one of the best I have ever had crispy and not soggy at all with powerful flavor. The seasonings on all the food were so spot on. Highly recommend this one. I have not found better Chinese food in the KC area.“

“Never a disappointment. :) highly reccomend for a no thrills, good food kinda place.“

“We visited Bolings after a long time and enjoyed it as much as we did in the past. The food arrived very quickly. It was presented well and tasted perfect. Enjoyed the lunch there. It was surprisingly busier than I expected it to be at 2 pm. Will be visiting again.“

“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.“

“This place has amazing fresh food!! We came here after purchasing a car in Lawrence and needed to eat lunch. We live pretty far away but we will come up with reasons to come eat here or grab carry out. Really great quality and made fresh and still pretty quick amazingly!“

“I really love this place in downtown OP. All of their food is delicious 😋. Super sad that they don't offer their half order and full order of duck anymore. It was by far, one of my favorite items on the menu...keep up the great work, and bring back the duck!“

“Other than a colossal problem with grubhub (what a pain).... we loved the meals. We all ordered off the special anytime meal menu and all received separate dinners. The food tasted great but we really wanted it delivered and ended up picking up the dinners in person. They were hot and very tasty.“

“Andrew and his team in the Market Grill are amazing! We came in on Saturday to feed our football team in between games and they did not disappoint! Food was fresh and tasted great. They let us spread out in the top seating area so our kids and families could sit and eat comfortably while we warmed up from the freezing rain and cold. Highly recommend them and will plan on stopping again the next time we play football nearby!“

“We just had my son’s 14th birthday dinner here. All the food was great and the service was excellent. Our cute waitress Kylie made the night by bringing my son a birthday cookie with a candle and sang happy birthday to him all by herself it made our night. Thank you“

“This was our first time here. Our server Betty was AMAZING. She was attentive and made sure all of our needs were taken care of. There was very little wait time. The food is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. The portion size for the price is OUTSTANDING!!!! We will definitely be back!!!!!“

“My favorite Kansas City Chinese restaurant since 2009! Excellent service, delicious food every time, wonderful people. We try to come here as often as we can when we’re in town. KC friends- if you’ve never been, go! 😌“

“We had the Lemon Chicken and St. Louis Style Chicken Fried Rice...AMAZING! The lady verified that we wanted the lemon chicken and asked if we wanted to switch to an orange chicken or honey chicken and I'm so thankful I continued on with the Lemon Chicken. Got the sauce on the side. The chicken was crispy and delicious and the sauce was exactly the light lemon taste I was hoping for! The crab rangoon and fried rice were also on point! We're only in town for a short visit, yet we'll be sure to visit this place again!“

“My wife and I found this place back in 2011, when we lived a few blocks away... but still drive across town to enjoy their food. Some of the best Chinese we've had in KC in this price range. Atmosphere is only a half-notch above your typical strip mall fare, but service is always great, and the food is consistently good.

UPDATE: We stopped by last week after a long time (we live on the other side of town)... food is still excellent. Talked to the owner for a bit, and it's obvious she and her husband are working very hard to take care of their customers.“

“We’ve actually never dined in at this place either. It seen they are more often pick up and to go.

very lack of dine in, but its quite place, we had our food with to go too.

And in a way, that makes everything

I’m about to say feel even more genuine.

without the restaurant atmosphere adding to the experience, what remains is the food itself, and the people behind it.

From the very first pickup, you can feel that this is a place with real warmth.

The woman at the front often alongside her husband has this natural, easygoing energy that immediately puts you at ease.

She’s a good conversationalist too, and over time, she even remembers what you like to order

a small gesture, but it makes you feel recognized, seen. She doesn’t have to try to impress you; she simply makes you feel welcome.

Of course, there are busy moments when she and her husband are running around and might not greet you right away

and that’s completely understandable. It’s a small, family run place, not a polished chain.

But even in those moments, they always offer the best smiles.

If something is ever forgotten in your order, they don’t just let it slide; they communicate promptly, and sometimes even call to have it delivered to your home. You can feel that it’s done out of genuine care, not obligation.

The food carries the same kind of attention. It’s thoughtful, comforting, and consistent.

Nothing feels rushed or careless. Every dish is prepared with intention, and even on busy days, the quality remains steady.

It’s the kind of cooking that quietly earns your trust, and over time, that trust grows into appreciation.

I sometimes read reviews that label this place as “bad,” and I honestly can’t understand them. Some feel less like honest feedback and more like people arriving already frustrated, ready to criticize instead of noticing the effort and care. There’s a difference between pointing out issues and dismissing a good, hardworking restaurant outright.

This isn’t a restaurant trying to be flashy or trendy. It doesn’t pretend to be something it isn’t. It’s a small, family-run Chinese spot doing its best and doing it with sincerity, warmth, and consistency. Those qualities don’t always show up in pictures or quick judgments, but they matter more than anything once you experience them.

I will absolutely be coming back. Not because the place dazzles you, but because it makes you feel genuinely welcome, and the food quietly reminds you why it’s worth returning. That combination — care in the food and in the people is what makes a small restaurant unforgettable.“

“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.“

“Beautifully remodeled. Pharmacy staff wonderful.“

“We had Hot and sour soup, the lunch sweet and sour chicken and lunch sesame chicken. The lunch dishes both came with crab Rangoon, very tasty, very creamy. Everything was delicious, very fresh. We will be back!!“

“The food was very good and fresh. The owner himself prepared our lunch.“

“I don’t usually leave reviews for anything but I’ve been going here for years. I’ve shown a lot of people this place as well and everyone loves it. Best Chinese food I think I’ve ever had. Never had a bad order. Great service and great food. 👍“

“Always good!!!“

“Loved the food. The staff did not seem very interested in greeting nor thanking us. We felt as if we were botheting them. We had carry out which was hot, fresh and very quickly delivered.
I just wish we had better customer service.“

“Excellent value, quality food, great service. It could be cleaner but I know running a restaurant this big is a massive job. Love the place and the kids want to go every week. We sincerely appreciate the Senior discount.“