24 Best Chinese Restaurants in Lexington

“OK, let me tell you about this hidden gem called Happy China. They're located in Eastland Shopping Center(Off Winchester Rd, Lexington, KY, right next door to Save-A-Lot. My family has been eating at this restaurant for over 25 years STRAIGHT. We've had Celebratory dinners, Birthdays etc by means of Happy China. They make you feel like family, folks. You can't get that everywhere. Seriously, the people in the restaurant KNOW my order by heart. They know my face and my name. They are super friendly. You get HUGE portions. We have, YET, to get a bad order. I can't speak highly enough, about the restaurant. They deserve every single accolade! They're on DoorDash!

If you're out and about, doing a little shopping, in Eastland Shopping Center or trying to figure out what to have for 🍽. I recommend giving Happy China a try. You won't regret it. The atmosphere is so peaceful and calm. It might hold 12-15 people(booth seats) plus 3 seats for people waiting for their pickup order. So, if you go, tell them Tanya a.k.a 'General Tso Extra, Extra Spicy with Chili Peppers' sent you 😉!

Parking: There are WC-accessible spots in front of Save-A-Lot and Happy China.

Kid-friendliness: They do have highchair and booster seat.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are WC-accessible spots in front of Happy China and the Save-A-Lot store, next door“

“Best pork soup dumplings I’ve had out of NYC! Everything was delicious. Staff was extremely nice. 10/10!“

“Olivia was so pleasant and personable. She helped me navigate my PF Chang’s rewards to make my experience even more enjoyable. She greeted me with a smile and was very professional! I sure hope she will be recognized for the customer service that she gave me…“

“Went to Saturday dinner with family , son, and his college roommates. Had fantastic experience. Staff, food, and atmosphere was not what I anticipated. Our server was Eric, and he was excellent. The support staff was wonderful. The menu was laid out in land, sea, and sky. This is a great place for family dinners or business dinners. If you want a unique Chinese food experience that is classy and very reasonably priced, give it a try. It will likely far exceed your expectations.“

“First things first: Cheng’s is a wonderful restaurant with a gig-delivery OR customer pick up model and no seating for diners. We prefer to pick ours up which gives us a couple of minutes to enjoy the fragrances wafting out of their kitchen. The food is well prepared, fresh, and well packaged for the drive home. The counter service is polite and efficient. The parking is easy (they also have a drive-through pick up window). If you go pick up a paper menu to make ordering easier the second time. FYI, the five stars for atmosphere is because the waiting area is comfortable, clean and smells delicious.“

“Delicious! The best Mongolian chicken! I swear I have searched all of Lexington looking for this Mongolian chicken recipe, and nothing else compares!“

“It's been quite a while since i have had this restaurant's food so I can't really give an honest opinion on that, but what I do remember of it is that it was good. The restaurant itself is rather small. The service had been, and is still really fast and on point! No problems ever ! I love good fast take out place! With this China King, that's what you get. ENJOY!

Parking: The parking is adequate .“

“I came here for the first time last night. I was pleasantly surprised. The gentleman at the counter was very kind, and he was more than happy to explain the menu items. The prices are very reasonable too. And you can see them cooking your food. When I got my order, it was enough to feed 2 people! They are generous with the sauces too. My meal was very hot and the fried rice is full of flavor. I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to anyone who wants good Asian food.“

“This is a nice place ... but someone ("Christine" often in the names) has loaded a bunch of reviews that all begin "Just moved here from Cincinnati..." Nevertheless a good place, I gave 5 stars.“

“Excellent taste beef with broccoli. Opted for white rice which was very fluffy. Will definitely order again when in Lexington“

“This is a nice, little, quiet place in a shopping center. I imagine most people get take out or delivery but there are three booths for dining in. The service is exceptionally friendly. The food is quite delicious. I love the spring rolls, the fried rice, the broccoli with garlic sauce, and the lo mein noodles. The food is delicious, inexpensive, and served quickly.

Vegetarian options: There's a vegetarian section in the menu that has a wide selection. Plus some appetizers are meatless.“

“It was me and my mom’s first time here! My mom got beef short ribs and I got pad Thai house special and It was also my first time trying pad Thai it was very good and tasty and the food was so well done and cooked and can I just say the service was amazing the woman that we had was very continent and very sweet she also was a very good worker she would ask if we were good and check up on us! This is a very underrated restaurant but it’s so well did and well cooked! Please consider going here“

“Upon placing my take out order, the lady that answered the phone was very pleasant and courteous. On my arrival, the same lady was very kind and friendly. The food was delicious, hot and she organized the items in the containers with much care. I highly recommend!!!! I ordered Sweet & sour Chicken with chicken fried rice and egg rolls, so yummy ?“

“Been getting our Chinese food from here for years. It’s SO good! Had a top-notch experience last night that prompted me to write this review. We called at 10pm and they still took our order even though they were technically closed. They were so kind and made our food super quick, and it was so delicious. Beyond 5 star customer service and food!!“

“Cozy little strip mall Chinese restaurant. No buffet and the food is served on paper plates with plastic cutlery, but they make up for it with great flavors and fresh meats and veggies. Their stir fry always has that crunch of freshness to it and I think that says it all.“

“Just moved from FL and was looking for a chinesse restaurant for my luck its just right nex to where i live, saw the reviews had to try it and is the best chinesse food i have ever tried, its fresh portions are not hige or small just perfect! Small restaurant but the lady super friendly I ordered for take out and didn’t realize it was 5 min before closing and she still made my order.. 100% recommended ??“

“This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in town. I love to chat with the owners as well. It's a very friendly environment in side and the food is amazing. I've been going here for years. I love the hot and spicy chicken but other things as well. The sweet tea is top notch. The fried rice is so fresh.“

“This is the best Chinese food place! It’s a family-run business that still gives tremendous customer service despite COVID. There is no indoor dining right now, but their carry-out service is still great. Masks are worn and social distance is maintained. I’ve never had bad food here. My food is always hot when I get home, and all food is nutritious and appealing. I especially love the vegetable bean curd soup and the vegetable rolls. I’ve also had some of their vegetable dishes. Portion sizes are generous, and the customer service has always been superb. I highly recommend Wah Mei, located in the Hartland Shopping Center on Hartland Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky.“

“A must stop if you are an Asian cuisine enthusiast. We stop here often and have never been let down. I’ll agree the food doesn’t stay consistent, sometimes the spicy bourbon chicken is less or more spicy depending on the day, but that enhances the experience! If the food stayed 100% consistent, I’d get suspicious that their food is prepared off site and frozen.“

“Decided to try a nearby place, I don't think we've ordered here before. Very good food! We had Hunan Combination, Sweet and Sour Chicken, vegetable egg rolls, crab Rangoon, and white and fried rice. I usually don't like the sweet and sour sauce of places but this was good. My Hunan with chicken, shrimp, beef and vegetables was nicely done, a bit of spice , and all meats were tender.“

“This location gives consistently great food and service. I have visited at least twice a month both dine in and drive thru for over 8 years. On my last visit , I left my bracelet by accident ( it came off while eating) but they kept it safe for me. Thank you kindly to the great staff !“

“They are very friendly and accommodate requests. As many Chinese restaurants cook for the American, the food can be sweet and not very spicy. But if you put in comments, less sweet/more heat, they will do it! One of the better Chinese restaurants on our side of town.“

“Every time we are in Lexington, we eat here. Good prices, quick delivery and the food is awesome!“

“Excellent foods!thank you“