50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Elmwood Park

“Garden China in Elmwood Park is actually insane—in the best way possible. The food is so good it feels illegal, like every dish was made by chefs competing for a trophy.

And shoutout to Jayden Wu, easily the BEST cashier ever. I’m convinced the place runs perfectly just because he’s there.

If you haven’t gone yet, you’re missing out big time.“

“I've been a returning customer to east wok for awhile and they recently moved and to a new location which is a huge upgrade. The atmosphere has gotten better and bigger. The parking has also gotten more spacious. The quality of food has remained the same or even better might I say. Keep up the good work!“

“Boulevard Chinese Restaurant is genuinely elite. The food comes out so good every single time that I’m starting to think Neo Lin has unlocked some secret cooking technique nobody else knows about.

And Neo himself? Best owner ever. Bro runs the restaurant like a 5-star empire while still making the place feel welcoming. Honestly, eating here fixes bad days instantly.

In neo we trust.
Lizeo“

“I been coming here for years and this is the best Chinese food restaurant in North New Jersey ( I haven’t try the places in south Jersey but no need to) food has been tasting the same way since day one amazing food great service all around the best place to get your Chinese food cravings.“

“Had a fantastic first experience at Corner Chinese!“

“We came for dinner on a Sunday after a show, the menu was a 7-course tasting menu with an optional 8th course and an optional wine pairing. We opted for the 8th course and my wife did the wine pairing, I got the Sour Plum cocktail which was fantastic. The price was on the low end for a Michelin starred restaurant, making this a comparatively more accessible option for fine dining. The staff was very bubbly and constantly executing elevated soft touches to make for a memorable experience. The dishes had such a vast array of flavors, my favorite was the plum duck but it’s tough to choose from so many strong contenders. There wasn’t a single “miss”. The wine pairing was a perfect complement to the courses, we’d highly recommend opting for it since that took this to the next level. We had an excellent experience and highly recommend Yingtao!

Date visited: 3/8/26“

“Ottimo ristorante di Ramen (giapponese e non quello "tarocco" o fatto con quello istantaneo del supermercato) che offre anche una fantastica selezione di ravioli. Prezzi tutto sommato accettabili per la media della città e acqua gratuita. Posto piccolo, accogliente, staff cordiale e velocissimo. Porzioni corpose quindi ordinate con cautela o non riuscirete a finire tutto.“

“Great service and fabulous food“

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

“We enjoyed a pleasant lunch at Spice Symphony.
We are originally from Mumbai and this place took us back to our roots. The ambience, hospitality and taste were a 5/5.
The servers were attentive and prompt to respond.
We were a noisy bunch seated there because it was a family reunion, but the staff were still kind and accommodating. They made sure we felt at home and the rest of the restaurant guests were not inconvenienced by us.

My personal favourite is the Dahi Kebab, Palak paneer and Rasmalai.
I tasted the Chinese food from one of my cousin’s choices and relished the Hakka Noodles.

Thank you for a memorable experience at Times Square!“

“I great food and service. High quality land authentic.“

“I stopped in here yesterday for lunch and it was without a doubt top 5 foods I’ve ever eaten, both inside and outside the U.S. The malatang hot pot broth was so savory and umami I couldn’t believe how good it was. Medium spice level was just a tad too much for me and I handle spice pretty well (should have listened to the girl at the front counter…). Cant wait to go back and try the other hot and dry pots.“

“For a chain, they are doing it well. They keep adding trendy options. There is a nod to most Asian culture's foods, not just Chinese. The food is executed well and affordably priced. The staff is well trained and hospitable. The decor is modern, clean, and comfortable. Appreciate that they offer brown rice.“

“Had an amazing experience at this PF Changs, our server Greg was extremely attentive and friendly. Love it here! Make sure to get the crab wontons as an app:)“

“Din Tai Fung is one of those places where you know what you are going to order before you go. I expected the chocolate bao to be too sweet but it was really one of those bites where you’d just shocked how they got the taste palate right. While the price is a little steep for just 6 boa, I will still recommend it. Crab and Pork Bao was also a wow. It’s great to see real ginger and people making the boa right in front of you to know that you’re really eating fresh food. The flavors on that were very nice so much so that we got a second bao. Overall 8.7/10 because of price concerns but otherwise it is very flavorful food.“

“We were seated without reservation at 5pm on a Saturday, so don’t let the lack of reservation avails scare you. But, the room filled in quickly afterwards.

Every table starts with some of their mushrooms, a root vegetable of some kind, and peanuts to snack on.

Ordering happens on a tablet, and once you submit the food comes very quickly.

Highly recommend the eel over rice and Peking duck. The roe pork soup dumplings are a salty delight, too.

Seating is a little tight, so don’t plan on having any confidential or sensitive convos during this meal.“

“delicious authentic Chinese food. Dumpling soup and broccoli beef was spot on too. Will be back again!“

“This has always been my go-to Chinese restaurant, best chicken wings ever! My only problem is the barber shop next door, I believe the Chinese restaurant needs their own

parking: NEW UPDATE: The city should help with the parking and help fix the restaurant, it would be nice, because those Chinese employees work really hard to help the customers, so it would be a nice gesture, I am also glad that they have two days off now, they deserve it...“

“Great food and great service. The food reminds me of home and is reasonably priced. We keep coming back for the ox tail stew, ribs, beef steak, porkchops, dumplings and the boneless chicharonnes de pollo. Most meals are served with white or yellow rice and beans or vegetables. If you want to try something different, they have the beef liver and squid ink fried rice which remind me of squid ink Paella. The combination meals are a great option to try out different dishes. The staff and owners always greet you with a warm welcome.“

“A great hot spicy soup impressed with spice and variety of ingredients. Even the basic malatang soup comes with a good portion of beef, vermicelli noodle, seaweed, fish balls, wood ear mushroom, cabbage, Chinese broccoli and pickled daikon. At this price they could’ve gotten away with just a spicy beef noodle soup but this is so much more.“

“Un régal qualité quantité c était parfait“

“Delicious Miso, Spring Rolls, Dumplings and Hibachi!!! Really nice to sit down and eat a hot meal after a long day!!!“

“Malamini is my go-to comfort food spot near home. Whenever I don’t know what to eat, I end up getting their malatang. The sesame sauce is especially good and really makes the bowl. Their ice cream is also surprisingly great. Simple, satisfying, and always hits the spot.“

“Little disappointed at this place. Saw they had Crispy Beef with Fresh Honey Walnuts Beef with a bed of steamed broccoli in a sweet brown sauce topped with sugared walnuts. Not crispy as from can see in pic. Was this really beef also? Walnuts were plain as well.Steamed Spinach Dumplings were a bit dry . Hunan Dumplings Spinach and beef dumplings topped with spicy peanut sauce. Spicy. I got not spicy but were very good. Would I try again. Yes think I would.“

“Visited New Jersey for the weekend, and this was one of the top restaurant recommendations from locals. It absolutely lived up to the hype.

Everything we ordered was delicious, but one of my favorites—unfortunately I forgot to take a picture—was the mixed vegetables. They tasted incredibly fresh with a subtle balance of sweetness and tangy citrus. It was the perfect palate cleanser and made me want to keep eating more skewers 😆

Highly recommend if you’re in the area!“

“Best chinese takeout around!Been coming here since I was a little kid (over 25 years). Food is good, portions are big. Your beef or chicken with broccoli actually comes with sizable amounts of beef/chicken. Other places just load up on broccoli to keep their profits. You can't go wrong!“

“Have taken out quite a few orders from this small local place, and I have to say; it’s better than any place else in the area. Insanely enough, we’ve even tried the Italian (yes, I said Italian) food on the menu and that was pretty good as well! It’s a crazy combo, but it works. Their hot and sour soup, is def one of the better ones I’ve had. All the their dishes are loaded with ingredients. The portions are not skimpy, prices are very reasonable for what you get. All ready when they tell you it will be, and given to you without any “attitude”. Give them a try….i doubt you’ll be disappointed.“

“Amazing, very authentic Chinese restaurant with excellent dumplings and spicy Sichuan delights! I adored the pan fried pork buns , and the spicy fish stew was an awesome flavor adventure! The restaurant atmosphere is also very relaxed and cozy, perfect for a comfortable evening. Highly recommended!“

“Awesome!!! Great food!!!!“

“I have not dined in yet, because I like to eat at home, so I can say these dumplings and buns travel very well. I love the pork and scallion dumplings, and the noodle dishes are so refreshing. I can't help but order tanghulu every time as well for a sweet refreshing crunchy dessert, and every drink I've had has been so good! Love the fruity teas, herbals teas, and creamy drinks. Every drink I've had tasted very good and I wish I ordered 2 at a time. I hope they stay forever and their business is good, I'm very happy with this neighborhood dumpling spot“

“My favorite restaurant when I lived in NJ. Always great food. Lovely staff. We even went there for dinner the day after Hurricane Sandy. They had generators and still gave us a great meal…by candlelight because the power was out.“

“I have been eating at this restaurant since I was in Pre-K. The food is always amazing and the service is superb as well. The workers are so kind and really care about making your food taste great. Not only are they fast to prepare the food, but they also take pride in their work. I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a delicious and hearty meal!“

“Honestly, this place ruined Chinese food for me anywhere else. The food is consistently insane. The boneless spare rib tips are hands down the best I’ve ever. The dumplings are incredible, and their Hot & Sour soup is on another level. I’ve tried countless Chinese spots over the years and nothing comes close to this place.

What really separates them is they don’t cheap out. They’re generous with the sauces, portions, and noodles — which is rare now. You can tell they actually care about the food and the customer experience instead of cutting corners like most places do. If you know good Chinese food, this spot is elite.“

“Authentic Cantonese cuisine. I was brought up in Guangzhou and these dishes here are the same delicious as the ones I had back in Guangzhou.“

“Deliciously freshly prepared food. I came here for the first time and was skeptical about eating here as most take out places are not very appealing to the eye. This spot is in a class of its own. I found the food tasty and fresh which is rare. I recommend the vegetable lo mein and the Singapore mei fun. Didn’t take photos this time but definitely will on my next visit.“

“I love this Chinese spot, the food is delicious, I drive down this spot to get my fave lunch special even though I have a chinese restaurant near me. It's the sauce for me.

Parking: Lots of parking spot that are free“

“We are seriously SO impressed with Essex Chinese Kitchen. The food is amazing — everything tasted incredibly fresh, flavorful, and high quality. And on top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the portions you get.

We ordered the bubble teas (brown sugar milk tea and original milk tea), and they were SO good — perfectly balanced with that floral black tea flavor coming through. Not overly sweet, just smooth and refreshing.

I got the golden fried brown shrimp with fried rice and it was FIRE. Crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and broccoli, and they absolutely do NOT skimp on portions. The serving sizes were generous and so satisfying.

The staff were also super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better.

Honestly, we found our spot. We’re definitely becoming regulars. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!“

“Authentic Hunan-style cuisine in a family-friendly setting that’s good for kids. The stir-fried preserved radish with smoked pork was flavorful and delicious, and the stinky tofu was also excellent. A great spot for traditional Hunan food!“

“This is a local Chinese/Peruvian food restaurant that gives new meaning to Chinese food! This fusion of flavors is amazing! I’ve had the steak with tostones, their chicharrón de pollo & many other delectable dishes. They also have a nice bar & make excellent Pisco sours which I can’t find in too many places! I live in Rockland County & the hubby & I take the trip about monthly just to eat here! Nothing fancy about the restaurant but definitely good eats! Highly recommend! The hubby &!I will definitely be back! 😋😋😋“

“Great food & service you know it's good when you see Asian familys coming in.“

“The Green Dragon 🐉 🇨🇳 is a winner 🥇 unassuming while delivering perfect taste, flavor and an incredible cuisine 👏🏻 it went straight in to my favorite Chinese Top 3 and I will be returning often, this is a true hidden gem in Northern Jersey and a must visit ⭐️🫶🏻👏🏻“

“excellent Lo Mein. Great location.“

“So I’ve lived in Belleville for 7 years and have given up hope on finding good Chinese food so I was hesitant but I have finally found my place. The rice didn’t need any sauce on it, it had flavor without it and the boneless ribs were so good.
Egg roll could have been better, it was a little oily but other than that I was highly satisfied. Definitely going back.“

“Wonderful food. Soup is amazing. Service is great and the menu is huge“

“Delicious food, cooked to perfection“

“Arguably the best mala dishes served in palisades park area. I wish they had more varieties / selection of ingredients for mala drypot or soup. But they have everything that you really need. Plus they got beef and lamb skewers which are well cooked and prepared.

I highly recommend to Guo Bao Rou“

“This place is a gem! My husband has been coming here since he’s been a kid. We were in the area and decided to stop in and eat. They were very pleasant and friendly on the phone when I called to place the order. The owner immediately recognized my husband once we arrived and was very welcoming. The place was very clean and the food was fresh and delicious. We will definitely be coming back here when we are in the area. Very happy this place hasn’t lost its touch over the years.“

“We recently had Kosher Express cater a dinner for 45 people at our synagogue. Jay was super helpful making last minute changes to our order so that we had an appropriate amount for everyone. Everyone raved how great the food was, and delivery was seamless even given we are a bit far away.“

“We had a great meal at China Gourmet! The beef with broccoli and lo mein was flavorful, and the chicken with broccoli fried rice was also delicious with generous portions. The steamed pork dumplings were really good and definitely worth ordering.

The egg rolls had good flavor, but I wish they had been a little crispier. Overall, everything was fresh, tasty, and satisfying. I’d definitely come back for the combo meals alone!“

“I recently had the pleasure of visiting your local business, and the experience was outstanding. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring I felt valued from the moment I walked in. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the products offered. The quality of the goods was exceptional, clearly crafted with care and attention to detail. Overall, it was a delightful experience that I would highly recommend to others.“