50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Essex

“Best in Essex. Me and my family have ordered from about every Chinese food restaurant in Essex and Lucky Dragon are the best without question. We've been loyal customers for 8 years now. The food is always great and the owners are very kind and friendly. Please give them a chance if you haven't already.“

“The food was SO good! I ordered chicken with broccoli and chicken egg foo young. The chicken was very tender and flavor was so fresh! The egg foo young had just the right amount of chicken in them and was so delicious. Definitely will be visiting again, i recommend coming here too!“

“Since I moved here in Essex back in 2020 I had been eating number 1 Chinese food and I loved how they cooked their food with passion. I love their food so much and she already knows what I loved yea yea. I give them a Million stars and A lot of thumbs up. Everybody go show them some love and I already got my family into their food. Number 1 Chinese is my favorite carryout in Essex. I have to say it.“

“The food is literally AMAZING. Order the food, went to get it took about 3 mins to get up the street. Took them 1 min to get the food to us lol. It's steaming hot and really really really good. 9 out 10. Lost a point cause the crab ragoons are just a tad sweet for my liking. But all in all delishhhh“

“Outstanding! We went to the Fallsgrove location. Everything was delicious, no complaints. We will definitely be back!!!“

“The sign said they open at 11, I got here at 10:30 and they still served me with NO ISSUES. They prices were VERY GOOD! The lunch special comes with your choice of an egg roll or soup. All for under 9$. They also give a NICE portion. Food was very fresh and tasted AMAZING! I highly recommend this place!“

“Ordered a ton of stuff:
Sweet and sour chicken
2 Large Singapore noodles (curry); 1 with egg and 1 without egg
Large Shrimp Fried Rice (no egg)
General Tso Chicken
Large Wonton soup
2 egg rolls
Sorry no pics- but everything came out well.“

“Let’s see what haven’t I had from here. The food is amazing! The portions are great. I have had salt n pepper wings to shrimp and mixed veggies in garlic sauce to Thai green curry . All I can say is to get there if you haven’t already .“

“First time ordering here. Ordered veggie Singapore and spring rolls 5 mins before closing and they still took my order. I was nervous that my food would be rushed but it was actually really tasty well seasoned and hot. The location was clean. Just have to stay extra extra alert or your surroundings. Would definitely come back“

“My family and I ate here for the first time last night We were blown away by how good the food was. I'm certain we will be back again soon. I've already recommended it to all the people I know in the Baltimore area.“

“Fantastic. All the dishes have a home cooked glow, rich flavor, and the feeling of special care. This is some of the best Chinese food I've had in Maryland. I just moved here from Rockville and I was sure I wouldn't find good authentic Chinese cuisine up here. I'm thrilled to be proven wrong. I'm so glad they're here. The restaurant is bright, warm, welcoming, cute, and well decorated. The staff are friendly, attentive, and sincere. We've been here four times in the three weeks since moving to Timonium. I've really enjoyed the Mala Tang, Pickled Napa Cabbage with Glass Noodles, Sautéed Triple Vegetables, any of the handmade dumplings and buns, Northeastern Eggplant in Black Bean Sauce, and Braised Beef with Potatoes. The dumplings are tender and beautifully flavored. I can't wait to try everything on the menu!“

“The dry fried cauliflower, pork soup dumplings and hot n sour duck soup were all utterly amazing!“

“We typically order take out from this location but have eaten there on a few occasions. The food is very good. Our favorites are the Mongolian Beef with white rice, northern style spare ribs, chicken lettuce wraps, and won ton soup. Will the take out order be ready when promised? It depends on the time of day. In my case its ready about 60% of the time. I have had to wait up to 25 minutes inside for my take out order (that's 25 minutes after the order should have been ready), but that was just one instance. Its not unusual to wait an additional 5 to 10 minutes, so i tend to give them more time to prepare the food than they indicate they need. The orders have always been complete and bagged/contained well. We probably get take out from this PF Changs location 3x a month. The rewards program is worth signing up for particularly if your orders are in the $90 or $100 range. When we order chicken lettuce wraps, which is most of the time, we order extra lettuce for a small charge. Last night, May 19, 2026, after paying for the extra lettuce, we discovered they only included 3 pieces, which is less than we would have expected without the add-on.“

“Absolutely love this place. Friendly people scrumptious food. This is by far the best Chinese food on the east coast.“

“I’ll be honest, I was both excited and skeptical about trying Wonder when it first opened. The whole concept seemed a little strange to me, and I wasn’t sure how it would actually work. Since they were offering 50% off for first time customers when I went, I figured it was worth a try.

We ordered a pizza from Alanza, a double cheeseburger from Burger Baby, and a Build Your Own Bowl from El Diez. Funny enough, the burger, which was the item I was least excited about based on how it looked, ended up being my favorite. It was honestly one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time. The pizza was a little overdone, but I actually like my pizza that way, so no complaints there. The bowl was good too, though I felt like it was missing a little something. Maybe some extra lime or cilantro would have given it more of that fresh Mexican flavor.

I’d definitely come back and try some of the other restaurants they have. I also really liked the atmosphere. It was quiet, clean, and didn’t feel chaotic, which was nice. The kitchen area looked especially clean, which always leaves a good impression.

If you’ve been curious about Wonder and are looking to try something different, I’d say it’s worth checking out, especially while they’re offering 50% off for new customers. There’s a huge variety of food options, so it’s easy for everyone in your group to find something they’ll enjoy. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and left more impressed than I expected to be.“

“Our first time here. We were in the area and wanted to try this place. Everything was great. Great selection.Great taste. Great customer sevice. We will return. Better than the buffet in our county.“

“This is probably going to be one of my reoccurring favorite lunch spots!

Everything was perfect, even parking wasn’t a challenge!

The atmosphere was calm like a coffee shop, the music wasn’t too loud. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

My husband and I ordered the egg and scallion fried rice, Kung Pao Chicken, pork soup dumplings, Mongolian beef with scallions, BBQ Bao Buns, a hot yuzu citrus tea, and a passion fruit green tea

All teas and drinks are made to order. I was able to customize my tea which I loved. I’m a Type I diabetic so when I go to restaurants I usually can only order a Diet Coke or water. I ordered this tea without sugar and added stevia.

All of the food was delicious, fresh, and not too greasy!“

“the food is delicious the miso soup I ordered was still hot and it was delicious the sushi was so tasty and the crab Rangoon was the best it was delicious I recommend getting the party 2 for sushi it's delicious and definitely worth the price“

“A well earned 5 stars. I've had a little bit of of everything on the menu and every single thing I had isn't just a good version of that dish it's some of the best around, especially the walnut shrimp and general tsos chicken. The one exception is the soup, which is a little heavy on the sesame and a little light on the actual broth itself, it's not bad just the one thing I didn't absolutely love. This is definitely good classic American Chinese. Well worth it. You won't be disappointed“

“Outstanding“

“Chen's used to be my go-to Chinese Take Out spot. All of the food was great. I believe they are under new management now and they removed my favorite item from their menu, the Cold Sesame Noodles. I am sad because it was the best Cold Sesame Noodles in town and I cannot find any that matched Chen's :(“

“China House is a classic, old-school Chinese restaurant that feels like a familiar comfort food stop in Baltimore. It’s the kind of place locals often turn to for hearty American-Chinese favorites — think crispy cheese steak egg rolls, crab rangoon, fried rice and plenty of noodle dishes — with generous portions that hit the spot when you’re craving that take-out style vibe.

I appreciate how simple and satisfying the menu feels: the appetizers are fun to share (especially if you’re picking up wings or spring rolls), and there’s plenty of variety in the combos so you can mix classics like fried dumplings, lo mein, and hot-and-sour soup all in one meal. Service can feel a bit casual, and some visits land better than others, but there’s a nostalgic, laid-back charm to this place that makes it a go-to for casual dinners or comfort food nights.

Overall: If you’re into classic, no-frills Chinese comfort food“

“great food cheap call first location not so great but who cares if you order a head your in and out . They need to make a better menu thou“

“I have ordered from here on more then 6 occasions, and I have to say that out of all the Asian restaurants in the Middle River area this has the best tasting food out of them all. The delivery is fast as well. I can’t say enough about this place. I suggest that everyone try this restaurant at least once. When you do, I guarantee you’ll not only be glad you did, you will continue to make this restaurant your favorite.“

“Great place!“

“Wow, delicious Chinese food!

It was ready quickly and they gave us everything we needed including plastic silverware, napkins, soy sauce and sweet and sour. We just moved here so this was so helpful.

All the food was delicious, we got kung pao chicken and general tso chicken with shrimp and vegetable egg rolls. The kung pao chicken was my favorite!

We will definitely be back. Overall, it was a quick, easy, and wonderful dinner experience!“

“My son would still order from here, even he moved far away. Excellent food!“

“Amazing! As authentic as it gets. Kung pao chicken & shrimp was amazing. Fresh veggies, good chicken, great tasting shrimp, an excellent sauce. Egg rolls are huge and very good. Egg drop soup was hot and flavorful. A ton of egg. Broth was awesome. Definitely recommend this place. Got a free can of soda with $20 order too. What a gem.“

“First time eating today , I really wanted some YAKAMIEN! It’s season well but the only thing I wish ( it was darker and greasy ?) it be so good that way . I will go back to get more and I’m glad they answer the PHONE QUICK! I called my order in rather me sitting in my car in a dark area .I wish they had this in the COUNTY ! Just a FYI, I literally have to drive 30 mins for this and it’s worth it.“

“What time do they open always try to get food but not sure of the time it’s completely different then online time“

“I’ll be honest, I was both excited and skeptical about trying Wonder when it first opened. The whole concept seemed a little strange to me, and I wasn’t sure how it would actually work. Since they were offering 50% off for first time customers when I went, I figured it was worth a try.

We ordered a pizza from Alanza, a double cheeseburger from Burger Baby, and a Build Your Own Bowl from El Diez. Funny enough, the burger, which was the item I was least excited about based on how it looked, ended up being my favorite. It was honestly one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time. The pizza was a little overdone, but I actually like my pizza that way, so no complaints there. The bowl was good too, though I felt like it was missing a little something. Maybe some extra lime or cilantro would have given it more of that fresh Mexican flavor.

I’d definitely come back and try some of the other restaurants they have. I also really liked the atmosphere. It was quiet, clean, and didn’t feel chaotic, which was nice. The kitchen area looked especially clean, which always leaves a good impression.

If you’ve been curious about Wonder and are looking to try something different, I’d say it’s worth checking out, especially while they’re offering 50% off for new customers. There’s a huge variety of food options, so it’s easy for everyone in your group to find something they’ll enjoy. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and left more impressed than I expected to be.“

“Bought food from the Towson location today, and I absolutely loved it!! The food was fresh, well-seasoned and spicy, and well-portioned. The staff was very friendly, and their restaurant looked very clean. I was so surprised how very good it was for fast-food Chinese take out. I WILL be coming back here when I visit Towson Town Center again.“

“Their food was amazing! Highly recommend them. Great food and fast delivery!“

“Oriental Wok was an awesome Asian Restaurant we recently found on Buttermilk Pike in Northern Kentucky. It's a very elegant looking place with chandeliers and very nice looking decor and carpet everywhere. Despite how expensive looking the place is the prices for the food were very reasonable (at least for lunch when we were there.) We started with some Crab Rangoon which was some of the best I've ever had (them or Lin's in Cleves). For my main course I got the Sesame Chicken with fried rice and an eggroll. All of it was high level with eggroll being particularly delicious. The service was top notch as well rounding off a superb experience. We'll definitely be back and often.“

“Love this place..so happy it's still open and food is still so plentiful and delicious...“

“Without a doubt the greatest Chinese restaurant I have ever eaten at. The bourbon chicken is so delicious! Thick sauce, just the right amount of sweetness, and just as amazing the day after. The crab ragoons may be one of the most amazing pieces of food I've put in my mouth. This place is incredible and for the quality, amazing pricing!“

“LUV THIS PLACE THEY GOT A BEST CHOW MEI FUN“

“2026 has surprised me already I have to say this place served the best Chinese food I have ever eaten I had beef and broccoli with white rice the food was hot and I mean hot not spicy hot it was just hot I've have had Chinese food all over America it was tasty I didnt even need to add my mustard or soy nor duck sauce which I aways added not with this you will be presently surprised especially being that the neighborhood it is in enjoy“

“So glad these guys opened up just around the corner from us. Awesome family run place with well cooked dishes. Best doughy dumplings!!!! My daughter always orders 1 serving of the steamed and another order of the fried meat dumplings (and she gobbles em all up!). Great Thai iced tea too!“

“Wow! This food was so good. Their $2 fries are phenomenal! My son loves their cheeseburger sub. We finally tried the Shrimp Fried Yak and I was blown away. They put a nice amount of shrimp in there. I should have gotten an extra boiled egg. Too bad they open late.“

“Go-to casual Chinese food place. The only down side is their food is never spicy even when you ask for spicy. Glad they’ve finally gotten a better lo mein recipe, previous the sauce was kind of bitter now it’s nicer. They’re always very nice and the portions are good.“

“Where do I even start? I ordered the Orange Chicken, which came with steamed white rice, a Vegetable Spring Roll, and a Cheese Steak Roll through the Uber Eats app. The food was absolutely delicious 🤤till the point I didn’t want my food to finish. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering how flavorful everything was. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving quality Asian food. I’ll definitely be returning! Excellent job chief👏“

“I been going here since I was a little girl back in the 90s they still got one of the best restaurants for Chinese food 3 generations my mother me my brother now my son thank you for the good food just took my boyfriend he enjoyed the food as well“

“I Love the food. You just have to wait so long you can be the only one, Look 6 more people plus the 2 callin orders. Call in and still wait 45 minutes. Can't win. Gotta eat.“

“The food here is delicious and at an unbeatable price! I got two large entrees as well as one small plus a large soup for only $30! The employees were really kind and even gave me a free spring roll with my order! Will definitely be back. The home style tofu dish was the best!“

“I would give 5starts , the food was great and made pretty fast. But I've accidentally left something important yesterday and I went back today to speak with someone. But they was closed today and it's not advertised that they are closed on Sundays.“

“Good food good service“

“I always get the coconut shrimp, and it's not like your regular coconut shrimp; they make it like nobody else. I don't even like coconut. Still, it doesn't taste like coconut; it's so good. I made my husband and friend try it; they thought it would be nasty. Still, it shocked them both. Now they both are on it 😂😂. I sometimes get the crab Rangoon; I like the inside, but the outside gives me the pre-made ones they put in the freezer until someone orders it. I don't like that because it's chewy when it's supposed to be crunchy, but anything I had from here would be good.“

“China Wok has good food at a reasonable price. Very simple digs folks, but don't let appearance fool you.
This very mom and pop operation works in unison with genuine hospitality and culinary skill.
I recently witnessed the proprietor communicating with spanish speaking customers speaking in thier language with impressive fluency.“