50 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.“

“Definitely has been the most consistent food for I have had in Kansas. I eat at least once or twice a week. I get the house fried rice, spicy, no pork, and add jalapeños. The owners are very pleasant and have always treated me like family.“

“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! 🩷“

“I've been going about twice a month for the last few years. Great service. Great food. Price recently went up and portions went down so that's a little disappointing. However, it's still a great place to eat!“

“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 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.“

“Sushi is always fresh and delicious.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Delicious Chinese Authentic food!“

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

“So I came in with my partner and their parents. We ended up with an incredible spread of food for all of us! My mother in law needs high protein, my father in law doesn’t like extreme spice, and I am gluten free and I just got out my wisdom teeth out recently so I can’t do heavy spice and warm temperatured food. I also need my food to be easy to chew with that.

I ended up with the gluten free egg drop soup, and then Min came over and talked about how they could modify a menu item from their authentic Chinese menu. I then received a menu item so good I’m jealous that I didn’t cook it. It was silken tofu with some sort of soft pork, I believe it was pork belly. It was gluten free, and savory and full of not spicy flavor. I will be getting this every time hands down.

My family got the general tso’s, orange chicken, and Mongolian shrimp and scallops, as well as pan fried dumplings. They loved their meals as well.

Moral of the story- I have come here a lot and it only gets better each time!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 have visited Lucky Wok twice since my first review...once for take-out and once for dine in. The food has been delicious every time, still 5 stars. The service is still poor. Don't get me wrong, the employees are super nice and try, but the overall service is poor and without flow. Both times that we have dined in our orders have came out separately. One person's meal is brought out and the next person's dish comes out 5-10 minutes later. I find it rude to eat when others are still waiting to receive their food but I also do not like to eat cold food because I waited. This really needs to be addressed by management.

I would still recommend the food, but maybe take-out is the preferred method?“

“Great atmosphere! People were super friendly! Even tho it was pushing 9 p.m. they were more than happy to cook us up one of their specialty dishes! These people here deserve recognition. Im the most realest review leaver you can find. Im not bluffing for no one. If they do a good job they deserve notice, otherwise i dont have a problem saying otherwise either!“

“Amazing food, amazing staff!“

“I rarely review restaurants but this place was truly exceptional. Great food and great service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I ordered online the estimate online said ready in 15 min i waited 15 then drove to the restaurant.

They were very busy food took over an hour

The food though was great i would definitely eat again just took forever waiting at the store“

“This is our favorite spot! Food is always so fresh and delicious! Hot, fresh, large portions, quick friendly service and wonderful sushi!“

“Kassandra Salazar at the PF Chang’s Plaza location provided me with one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time.

She was genuinely kind, attentive without being intrusive, and consistently anticipated my needs while ensuring I was comfortable from the moment I sat down. Her professionalism, warmth, and efficiency made the entire meal more enjoyable.

She clearly takes pride in her work, and PF Chang’s is fortunate to employ such an outstanding customer service representative.“

“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.“

“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.“

“This is my go to place for Chinese. The portions are VERY generous and everything that we have tried has been DELICIOUS!!!! The service has always been pleasant even when they are in the middle of a rush. The wait is not long at all even for larger orders! I will ALWAYS pick Sunny for my Chinese food cravings.“

“The Mongolian beef is amazing the onions are perfectly caramelized(there is a lot of onions so if not your thing maybe don’t get it) the beef is flavorful, juicy and tender. I got the food I a decent time ≈10min. Personally I didn’t really like the egg roll but I’m satisfied“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“I had the BEST vegan meal I have ever eaten in Kanas City at Bo Lings, Lenexa, last night.
Rebecca Clark is part of the family who owns BoLings, and she is vegan! Vegan Rangoons! Crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside tofu! Vegan General Tsos Tofu with the best ginger brown sauce. OMG!!!! When I get rice dishes out I usually receive 2 to 1 rice to tofu, leaving me with a lot of leftover, plain white rice. I really appreciated that my dish at Bo Lings-- on second serving -- had an equal amount of tofu as the first serving.
They have a lovely, quite dining room with booths, and are open on Sunday!
Thank you, Rebecca, for creating a complete vegan menu with so many delicious appetizers and entrees to chose from. I am so happy!
Should mention: Bo Lings has several locations. Lenexa has all the vegan items, other locations vary.“

“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! 😌“

“Beautifully remodeled. Pharmacy staff wonderful.“

“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!“

“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. 👍“

“We had the most amazing Father’s Day family dinner there today 6/21/26. And the service—the best in town!!! We had the family dinner which is about $20 per person (there were 9 of us) and we brought lots of leftovers home. Welcoming environment, generous portion, and incredible service all around. 100% recommended.“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“Always good!!!“

“Great conversation with the YOUNG MAN behind the counter & another customer who was dining inside, this is how the atmosphere was in this place, discussions on various topics. 😃GREAT place for conversation & DELICIOUS FOOD, everything FRESH and SAVORY…😋🤤“