50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Charlotte

“Natalya was absolutely incredible she is such an asset to the company. She made our night she was attentive and personable and it was probably some of the best service I’ve had at a restaurant in a LONG TIME! Will absolutely come back and request her.“

“New favorite restaurant. Great service. Great food. Great prices. I would recommend Ma Ma Wok to anyone.“

“Sun's Kitchen is perfect for a little snack or a full-on indulgent meal with multiple courses. This is great to feed a lot of people and for entertaining out of town guests, when you want to show off Charlotte's food scene. They have an expansive menu, with beer and limited cocktails.“

“Amazing! I have had nothing but great experiences here!“

“I love going the is always good“

“This restaurant did not disappoint, from the ambience to service and food, it is top notch. We had the lo-mein chicken. It was delicious. Sorry no photos, portions sizable and the waiter was so nice. This is my favorite chinese restaurant now.“

“Discovered this quaint gem in Pineville. Turns out, I know the owner from a previous Asian restaurant from 25 years ago.
The food was hot, fast and delicious. Menu is full of creative options. The chicken wings were good and hot. The fried dumplings were fresh and excellent.
All of the staff were kind and courteous.
The oriental music playing was a nice addition in the background. Not overselling powering.“

“i come here or get take out weekly. Its one of the best chinese restaurants I've been too in charlotte. the staff is warm and welcoming. the food is easily customizable. I've not had a bad meal here. i like the garlic sauce here with any meat. their spring rolls are killer good. I'm a fan of their soups especially hot and sour. it not a huge restaurant, but they have decorated it very nice. the food is always piping hot even the togo food... I enjoy it as often as I can. you should help support this mom and pop place. its well worth it.“

“I love this place. been going there for 12 years and counting. Yummy scallion chicken with fried rice & egg is delicious. Definitely give you plenty. Veggie fried rice good too!“

“The duck and the service from Taylor was amazing! He gave recommendations and brought our food and Was very accommodating ! The duck had crispy on the outside and very juicy in the inside. The Duck bone soup was super refreshing!

The restaurant was super busy but the food was coming out pretty fast. This place has genuine authentic Chinese cuisine with so much choice! Everything about our visit was perfect, the soup dumplings were definitely a highlight. Recommend to everyone who wants to experience authentic Chinese and great service.“

“The food was excellent, with generous portions and great flavors.
Everything we ordered was fresh and well prepared, and the service was attentive throughout the meal. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, making it a great place to enjoy lunch or dinner.
I would definitely come back.“

“From the moment we stepped in, I felt welcomed! The food was delicious, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere cozy. Highly recommend for a great dining experience!“

“Cory is the best! The general manager here is super friendly, accommodating, and very good at giving food recommendations! We had the beef lo mein and the chicken skewers and LOVED them 😍 the atmosphere was also very aesthetic and cozy. Check this place out!“

“Been coming here for years now and I have not once left disappointed. Our waiter might as well know us by name. A lot of people might order take out from here but I prefer to sit and enjoy as the food always comes out hot and delicious. I've tried a lot of different rolls but my favorite is the Super Crunchy Roll.“

“My favorite sushi spot 😋👍🏿“

“The best meal I’ve had In charlotte in years. Order an A1. Don’t worry about what’s in it. It’s amazing.“

“I have been eating here for over a year never had a issue food is to my satisfactory the orange chicken, the chicken wings, the rice they’re beef and broccoli even though it’s not the brown brown gravy, but I like the taste of their food. It is about as close as I’m going to get to my hometown. I’ve eaten at other Chinese restaurants here in Charlotte and I just don’t get the satisfying taste that I get here especially their chicken wings very crispy however, today I got the egg foo young chicken egg foo which I normally get. I’ve got a whole patty this time I did call and I explained to the manager that I have never got in whole chicken patty before just dumped an eggs and didn’t have any onions in my a egg foo this time however, the person that made it I guess they just don’t know how to make it, but I was very disappointed how the manager handled that situation just real horrible therefore I will not get the egg foo and anything else that I ordered from them I will check it before I leave and the reason why I say I won’t get the egg for y’all because I’m pretty sure I can’t tear up the their food just to see if there’s a chicken patty. Well, here’s a picture below of my chicken patty, the presentation was just horrible. The customer service was horrible and like I said the food is you get what you get in the south I do enjoy their food.“

“I love coming here. The man in the front is extremely nice and reasonable. The food here is actually quite good to my surprise! I have high expectations being from Brooklyn and all, so I must say they're good is extremely decent here. Fresh food, the establishment is clean and every time I'm in here I get treated with respect and good deals. The man in the front takes such good care of me when I come in, extremely patient &he's respectful to everyone.“

“Tried their food for the first time tonight. IT WAS AMAZING!!! My whole family enjoyed it. Definitely a perfect name for this restaurant. We will get take-out there again for sure.“

“Passed by here during work and ordered something I've never had. It was great. Now I'm attempting to try out the whole menu. So far everything is wonderful. Even the dishes I am already familiar with have been done just different enough that it's a completely different flavor, in a good way. I have turned my family and coworkers on to this hidden little gem as well. We all love it. If you like heat, anything can be made spicy. Just ask. This has become my new favorite spot. The dine in option is really small, so large groups may be a problem. The staff couldn't be more friendly. Highly recommend a visit. So far my favorite dish is the curry with green sauce. (Spicy)“

“I like this spot. The service is superb, the food is heavenly fresh. Typically for food this reasonable of a price, you can’t have very high expectations. Yet, the China Palace has set my expectations in the clouds. They’ve also set the standard across the board for affordable, quality, delicious, and fresh Chinese food.“

“They do have a few tables for dining there but I had take out. The black pepper chicken is great! It's pretty hot with pepper and it has quite a few veggies which I like. The broccoli and garlic sauce is also great! It's a little bit hot and a little sweet and very flavorful. The fried rice with chicken didn't have the flavor I'm used to for fried rice. They usually have very fast service. I happened to catch them when they were swamped with business.“

“So glad the place is reopened clean and bright. The menu is changed little but I think for the better. That fried rice and whole chicken wing are the same how I like them.
Note: They are accepting Apple Pay and cash and will set up to accept credit cards in few months“

“Amazing food!!! Lots of vegan options and the owner, Minae, is such a sweet person. I love going here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“

“I am from long island ny and im updating my review because we had another solid experience here. This staff definitely likes kids so don't feel uncomfortable if you have kids in your party. I honestly added another star because of this because there's very few restaurants that are so welcoming with children. Today we were a party of 7. All the food was delicious we were in and out in an hour!“

“One of my favorites in Charlotte! They treat you like family every single time ❤️“

“NEW YORKERS LISTEN UP!

You know we love our Chinese food, right?? Well, this is the spot! The service is fast and the menu has everything you could ask for! And most of all it’s AUTHENTIC!

Lai Lai Express is UNDERRATED! And I have to let the truth loose!

I’ve lived in Charlotte for almost 2 years and this is the only Chinese spot I’ll ever go to. Only one I’ll ever need. Enjoy!“

“Ordered Uber Eats - from Asian One

Hot and Sour
Wonton egg drop
Chicken noodle
Boneless Spareribs

Not bad at all, good in a pinch xo

The hot and sour is definitely tangy.

My fav was the chicken noodle (was craving noodles).

Wonton Eggdrop was good.

Spareribs weren’t bad, have had better (bigger pieces) but it hit the spot.

Cost was fair for the quantity and quality! They didn’t skimp on the ingredients.“

“Absolute BEST Chinese food in Charlotte, hands down !! I tried this restaurant on accident and have been eating here probably once a week since then. Every dish that I’ve tried is delicious and tastes like it was definitely made with love every time! Staff is courteous and food is freshly made. I would recommend“

“Ended up here completely by chance. My car broke down on my way home and I ended up limping it into their parking lot. I figured I’d go inside and explain myself and get some food. Not only were they super nice and understanding about it, the food was great! It was the best cheap Chinese take out I’ve had in a long time. The oil was fresh, no off aftertaste at all like you find at some places“

“They always have a full fridge with the lots of drink options. I’ve been coming here over 20 years since I was a child and the food is ALWAYS tasty. Service is quick and the people are kind. I’m not sure why this has so many low stars, but do not believe them. Some people are just hateful, weird, picky, and petty for no reason. 🤷‍♀️“

“Best Fried Rice!!!!Must try“

“Great spot for both sushi and hibachi. The sushi was fresh and well made, with good portions and clean flavors, and the hibachi was cooked perfectly—tender meat, crisp veggies, and fried rice that was seasoned just right. Everything came out hot and quickly.

Service was friendly and attentive, the restaurant was clean, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Prices felt fair for the quality and portion size.

Highly recommend—definitely coming back.“

“To me and my tastebuds one of the best Chinese food!! I LOVE THE CHICKEN WINGS CRISPY AND JUICY AND JUST DAMN GOOD!! I like fried rice with egg and onion only and it smacks everytime! If you like Chinese Rice and fried chicken wings go see em!!“

“ordered sesame chicken and it's the best Chinese I believe I've ever had...I will deff be back for more!“

“This restaurant is kind of hidden inside a much larger (office?) building, kind of annoying to get to. Its kind of dingy looking inside, old and lacks upkeep. The servers were nice enough but kind of awkward. Food was decent for fushion/American style Asian - a tad on the overly sweet and salty side. I liked the kalbi and sashimi was pretty fresh (though choices for types of fish were limited).“

“I'm working in the Charlotte area and I wanted some Chinese food. There were plenty of options to choose from but this place wasn't far and stood out from the rest. I got sesame chicken with white rice and a shrimp egg roll. My food was ready in 10 mins. I called in and the lady that took my order and gave me my food was very nice and polite. My food was steaming hot, the sesame chicken sauce was perfect and I had some extra to put over my rice. It was everything. Definitely worth the price. I will be back!“

“I get a lot of carry out orders from this place. The food is almost always great with one exception - the shrimp. It's obviously farm raised and imported from Asia, is usually not fresh and has a ghastly ammoniac taste. Otherwise, I love this place and all the other items. They have tables but it's not much for atmosphere. I get everything to go.“

“This restaurant was a great experience overall. The food was delicious and full of authentic flavors.

They offer a nice variety of Vietnamese and Chinese-style dishes, including some more unique and traditional options like organ meats (lòng), roasted duck, and grilled chicken. Everything we tried was well-prepared and flavorful.

If you’re looking for a place that serves good Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine with authentic taste, this is definitely worth a visit.“

“Omg the young girl at the cash register nasty attitude n the ower was wors6 then her 2 nights in a row screwed up my order n they didn't even try to straighten it out I'LL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN THE KITCHEN NASTY N SO R THEY Never going back“

“I like this place a lot. I usually going during lunch. My food is always made hot and fresh. Customer service is usually good as well. Bourbon chicken is my go to. I’m not into all of the other dishes but this place usually does it for me. I don’t like the Chinese in Charlotte but Chopsticks is good.“

“Food was good and came hot. They definitely give you a lot of food as well. Definitely worth a try if you are looking for a good place.“

“Great food, quick delivery and it’s nice to skip the delivery apps.“

“First time eating there. Was pleasantly surprised but the entree was large enough to feed two people and loaded with beef. I will definitely be back again and again.“

“I stopped in there on Friday night to get supper. The food was out of this world they went above my expectations. Thank you y’all for the best food I’ve had since I moved down here in 2003. Y’all rocked my tastebuds to heaven and back. BRAVO!!!!!!“

“Ive been going to chinese spot since I was 14 years old. Ive seen the owners kids grow up and start helping they parents out with the business. To this day I only eat at this spot. Best chinese restaurant ive been to in my life. Forever grateful for the hospitality they bring to the customers. Me and My brother O fell in love with this spot ever since we moved from NY to come to charlotte. S/o to the owners for giving great portions and great taste to the food, and never disappointing us. We love yall and yall family. #ChinChinForever ❤️ 💙 💜“

“Food was soooo good! I got the sesame chicken with lo mein and it was delicious. Chicken was crispy and flavorful and lo mein tasted freshly made. Not like it had been sitting there all day like other places. 10/10 would recommend and will be back!“

“Red China is a great spot for Chinese food, and it’s one of those places that’s consistently good every time. The service is quick and friendly, and the food always tastes fresh. Their sesame chicken is easily the highlight - perfectly crispy, tender inside, and coated in a flavorful sauce that’s sweet without being too heavy. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and everything comes out hot and well made. It’s a reliable go-to whether you’re eating in or grabbing takeout, and definitely worth checking out if you’re craving solid Chinese food.“

“They let you sample everything so I don’t even understand the low reviews. we sampled almost everything and it was amazing, as far as mall food court chinese goes. Best in the area, to be fair, by a mile. huge portion, reasonable price, friendly service.“

“This is my favorite Chinese restaurant and has been for years! The food is great every time, large portions, and low prices. No matter what you order, it’s delicious and ready in 10 mins. I’ve had orange chicken, sesame, sweet and sour, beef and broccoli, crab Rangoon, etc. I cannot stress enough how inexpensive the food is for the portion size. My last dinner lasted for 3 different meals. My only wish is that they delivered or participated in DoorDash. That being said, I will get in the car and go get it myself over ordering from anywhere else. It’s worth the inconvenience.“