50 Best Chinese Restaurants near University City

“Upon first glance at the restaurant store front, one may assume Cate Zone to be a simple dime a dozen Chinese takeout, however don't be fooled. Upon entry, one will be greeted by friendly and attentive staff and see a slew of patrons enjoying traditional cuisine in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The quality of the food is fantastic and the spice and seasonings of the provided dishes are consistent, and really showcase the cuisinier here care about the culinary tastes of their dishes. Perfect for a lunch date or small dinner with the family. Plan for a wait during peak hours due to patron volumes, however the food and experience are truly worth a wait.“

“Food was absolutely worth the wait and the bubble tea was awesome! My friends Jeff and Katie brought my husband and I for the first time and I enjoyed watching a gentleman make noodles through the window! We will be back! So tasty and fun!“

“Very nice people the very nice area the price s are very good I got to came Bach next week“

“Food was amazing, and staff were very knowledgeable about selections and cuts available (shoutout to Jim). The Chongqing spicy broth added a great but not overbearing heat, while the sweeter Sukiyaki style broth paired perfectly with the beef we received. The course came with a plentiful amount of vegetables and other sides, with complementary additional spices and flavorings. Perfect place to grab a warm meal in the winter, at a great spot.“

“很棒的台式料理 牛肉麵 魯肉飯 還有薑母鴨和鹽酥雞 滿足了我們的味蕾“

“NO vegetables in Shrimp St. Paul sandwich. Sweet & Sour Shrimp was 1 container of plain white rice, NO vegetables anywhere, the "shrimp" (2/3 plain fried breading & 1/3 shrimp) was NOT cooked in sweet & sour sauce, and packed separately. Quality is now abominable.“

“Well I had my usual Chinese craving that always comes at least once a month. It had been a couple days before I could finally get the time to go get some Chinese. Luckily, for me when this time came I was door dashing in U-City, because I came across this hidden gem. The restaurant itself looks very deceiving, but I had read the reviews so I knew better. I ordered the dinner special broccoli chicken and was surprised that I could add Lo Mein instead of the traditional rice as a side. It was $3 more but well worth it. It also came with a spring roll which was the only thing that I wasn't impressed with. The whole meal cost just under $14 which was well worth it. I also will say this, I ordered carry out and walked quite away back to my car. When I did get back to my car, and went to eat my food, it was so hot that if I hadn't tested it first, it would have given me 3rd degree burns in my mouth. No joke! I have no idea how they had gotten my food so hot, but it was by far the hottest food I've ever experienced and it took quite awhile for it to cool down enough to even begin to eat it. With all this said, this by far was the best Chinese food I've ever eaten! And I've eaten at a lot of different Chinese restaurants. I believe the gravy the food was prepared in was what made the difference and off the chain delicious. I would highly recommend eating here often and yes as soon as I'm anywhere near U-City I'll be stopping in to get more food from here. 5 stars all day long!“

“Awesome! I got one of their combo meals for dinner. It was perfect, the food came in a solid plastic take out container with fried rice on the side. It came with 2 crab rangoons and a thing of sweet and sour soup. There was so much food it was enough for 2 meals, and only $8! The lady at the front was very nice and the food was ready quickly. I'll definitely be returning!“

“I just moved nearby and was looking for a new Chinese food spot. St. Louis is hit and miss on Chinese food, with mostly a lot of misses. I was super happy that the food was terrific at New China! I had the Kung Pao chicken lunch special. Came with fried rice and an egg roll. It was the best I've had in the area. The crab rangoon and fried dumplings were on point. 10/10, I'll be back!“

“I was visiting from out of town this past weekend and my boyfriend bought me a St Paul omg it was so freaking good. I will be back. Wish I could have some shipped to me.“

“Tiny spring rolls, with thin paper!STILL GOT THE FREE VESS @ the hood chinamen. Popular in the neighborhood. Quick service. No call-in orders, no waiting area, no heat. *update what did I find in Family Dollar down the street? Do you see it.“

“All the best food spots in STL are in questionable locations! ?? I grew up eating Ho's, so I'm definitely biased, but it's definitely a great spot for Asian food! The staff is sassy, but for good reason. They have to deal with the characters in my old neighborhood. Great food here if you are in the area!“

“ordered today. great food and quick service. everything was correct and love it. definitely will order again“

“I'm from St Louis, and we have a very different kind of Chinese food here. And this one is very good and not in the best area but guess what. The Food is GREAT ?. All the old school Chinese taste ? The St Paul was really good. Wow ?“

“Facebook is asking me "What do you recommend about China Garden on Gravois?" Well, I could - and truthfully should, write a whole essay on this subject. However I will not do so since I will instead be enjoying everything about my repeated excellent experiences at China Garden on Gravois. I will leave you with this note - China Garden on Gravois is stupendous and makes all other Chinese take outs look like imitators.“

“Tonight our pickup order was about 20 min late. Apparently there was a new cook doing the dumplings. We just want the new cook to know that you may have had a tough night, but your dumplings were excellent. Thanks!“

“I am a first time customer. The outside looks a little dingy, but don't let that keep you from trying it. In reading the reviews there are a handful of people that have had issues, but many have had a good experience. I had to do a double-take on the lunch menu prices. They are at pre-pandemic levels. In other words, this place is incredibly reasonable. I had the Kung Pao Chicken lunch to go. It was ready in minutes. The egg roll was crispy and hot. For basically $7+tax, try to find a freshly prepared lunch meal anywhere for that. I will be back. I highly recommend this place.“

“Their food is not only delicious, but you can tell theyve put a lot of effort in preperation and cleanliness.Me and my significant other were running errands and decided to stop by and give them a shot after seeing their ad we got in the mail.We both really enjoyed their food. their crab rangoons are home made and more on the savory side as opposed to sweet. 5/5!“

“A review mostly about their durian cake: Took a chance and was quite pleased by the outcome. Real durian chunks mixed with durian cream in the center layer with typical not-to-sweet whipped cream outer layer and topping with some fruits. The cake consistency was similar to your typical castella or sponge cake. Very bouncy and light.

Amazingly quick turnaround. I called right when they opened and they had it ready for pick up same day at 4 pm.

They also offer taro fruit cake but the manager recommends calling at least a day or two prior for preparation. Will have to try that one next to relive my childhood taro cake memories :)

Chinese bbq favorites: roast duck, roast pork, chicken feet

Pastry favorites: sponge cake, pork floss (dried pork) sponge cake, and sesame red bean ball“

“Nice service and the food was great. Not a big menu....we had it all. Nothing dissapointed.“

“Everyone is so friendly they all have smiles and they will go the extra mile to make their delicious food if you have never been please go in and try. They are very clean the whole restaurant shines sorry this is long but they need a 5 rating not a 3.8 I love my Hunan Restaurant in Hazelwood thank you all.
Cheryl Customer“

“Food here was great. The Parathas are very good and the Chicken Tikka Masala was great too. The staff is helpful and kind. Would recommend people to try it out. Although I’m on vacation I would definitely come back here if I’m in Missouri“

“Mostly great food. The lo mein, St Paul sandwiches, fried rice and eggs rolls are great!! The only thing I would advise against is the boneless hot braised chicken... because it is not real hot braised chicken. Instead it is breaded in beer batter and smothered in BBQ or a ketchup type sauce. So all in all stick to the classics you'll be very happy!“

“Everything! I haven’t had a bad experience yet and I’ve been here several times.“

“In the majority of these restaurant/Chinese....what's to be expected but you either call your order in before you go, or order when you get there. The services are not like a real restaurant...hell you can even go to the restrooms in the majority of them. The food is cooked to order and usually be reasonably-priced and good. I can't say even say if they are rude...I have never been treated rude here, your service is simple "How can I help you "give you a total, you pay. You either get a number or they call out what your order number, you get your bag, check it and go. The majority of the places you stand and wait on your food and go. I can say...in the City for me the food is better....at the majority of the all Chinese restaurants. Everyone has their favorite one to go too...but by far the City's restaurants are better.“

“King Doh has really good food that has been consistent for many years. Our server was attentive and timed bring out the courses just right. We enjoyed soup, appetizers & our main entrees individually and they were all hot & delicious. I like that they have a wide variety of dishes to choose from as having a nice selection provides choices for everyone. Yes, the decor is a bit dated but the food is delicious!“

“They have good food I like the fact that they don't put egg in their food by me being a vegetarian I get plain fried rice or vegetable fried rice I really appreciate that they don't use egg that's the biggest thing about me going to other places so with that being said I stick with King chop suey and not only that they are very nice.“

“The best beef fried rice around. Fair prices and great service.“

“Best St. Paul sandwich I've found so far. Sometimes a little salty, but still the best I've had. I've tried other food from here, but mainly come for the St. Paul. You can call in a pickup order, which seems to be what most people do. Or you can come wait while your order is being prepared. They have a dining room but rarely have I seen anyone eating there... the wait is usually something like 15 minutes. You ring a bell through the plastic partitioned ordering window when you arrive and someone will come out of the kitchen (if no one is already there) to take your order. This place isn't fancy by any means, and the tables seem like they could use a cleaning. Of note are the plants up front which are seemingly ancient. Lastly, not the St. Paul, but I went in late on a rainy night and had the best egg drop soup I've ever had. It may be because I was the only customer at the time, but I will definitely be back to try for that experience again.

Wheelchair accessibility: A step or two up into restaurant, so probably not wheelchair accessible.“

“Best Chinese food hands down I live in the county and I drive here once a month sometimes twice to get me and the family the Saint Paul,the best crab Rangoon, fried chicken wings, I get shrimp fried rice with ham extra eggs and yes bean sprouts Omg so good I also love there funnel cakes!!?“

“Amazing food and great service!“

“Always delicious food and great service.“

“Although they are slow it's so good!“

“Food is pretty good. My go to dishes are veg egg foo young, s&s chicken, potstickers. Efy not bad but their gravy needs work. Also, if you get veg fried rice or something you have to also ask for egg in it, & you get charged for EVERY LITTLE THING. They charged me pork efy, minus pork, no minus charge, then charged for veggies. Same w/ the rice. They did similar thing on the lomain we ordered. Crazy. The food is good, s&s chicken definitely tasty. I'd go back.“

“South St. Louis' best Chinese Food. It's take out only, which is fine by me. If you ask anyone on the Southside who has the best Chinese, this is the place they'll refer you to. Everything is freshly made. And is so good. Best shrimp fried rice ever!!“

“My husband and I have been exclusively ordering take out from Here for 40 years. Rhe food is always great and they are so accommodating that when we moved slightly out of their delivery area in 98 they continued to delivery to us anyway. Love this place! Ordering tonight!“

“Love the food good people we where going to grand wok not good the rice yellow n when u say not to dark it's dry A1 is the best thank u“

“Love the food, love the friendly service. if this is your first time ordering take your time. there’s a lot to choose from. he will help you with whatever you need. if it is your second time he will more than likely remember your order, and always remembers his customers will always go back“

“Had there food for first time a order of shrimp fried rice and order beef fried rice and Crab Ragoon omg it was very good cant believe ive been passing by this place coming home everyday and just Trying 4 1/2 Star Ratings only because Parking jack up.“

“I ordered Harold's Chinese food yesterday and was well pleased! Everything was delicious. I ordered the hot braised chicken platter with shrimp fried rice, and crab ragoon. The crab ragoon was sweet, but not too sweet and had a nice balance. I also ordered vegetable egg rolls which were very tasty and crispy. I was very pleased and will definitely eat there again!“

“Amazing food, clean, and great service.“

“Great STL Chinese food. One of my favorite places.

Vegetarian options: This is your typical Chinese restaurant where you can modify what you want in your order. You can get vegetable fried rice. You can specify what vegetables you want in there and what you don't. You can get vegetable curry, you just tell them you don't want any meat in your curry. I would just note that it's probably cooked on the same thing that the meat is cooked on, so if that is a problem I would suggest you go somewhere else.“

“Best Chinese food in Saint Louis. Best St. Pauls, rice, Rangoons, and eggrolls. Call ahead of time, it won't take that long. When you driving by, don't blink or you'll miss it. Parking "lot" is super small, just get in when you can. And it's one of the last places that still give you a free drink when you spend over $10!! Only thing is the hot wings. They're dry, no sauce. Not my thing, but the wings were still cool.“

“I love it, 10/10 recommend . Just remeber to bring cash.“

“Me and my husband love this place! The food is so good and not greasy. The woman who runs this place is so friendly. Every time we order from here we look forward to seeing her too! You can tell she cares so much about the quality of her food and the happiness of her customers.“

“This is the place to go for Chinese food in STL. Delicious food, polite A+ customer service, clean place, and an eccentric menu with many options. A word of advice though. NEVER tell the cooks that they didn’t make the General TSOs spicy enough. They’ll put some spice in it next time That’ll make you forget your name and where you live.“

“The ‘Hot Eggplant’ is great! Perfectly lightly crispy and seasoned just right. Fabulous!“

“~ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! Hadn't been in a few years, was in the area, and the Fish/Rice Combination Plate called my name. STILL THE BOMB. Kinda Pricey, but always good. STAY PACKED. I travelled nearly 40 miles just for this dish. Now the atmosphere...that's another story. Unless you are from here or familiar with the area, it may seem a little bit shady~“

“By far the best vegan food in St. Louis. There’s something here for everyone. I am vegan and my guy is not and we both love it here. I am Obsessed with the vegan beef bahn mi and vegan cheese rolls. Seriously, we eat here multiple times a month and have been doing so since I was introduced to it by a coworker.“