50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Elmwood Park

“Best Chinese food there is in NJ. Drive over 20 minutes to get this and they just moved into a beautiful new spot that is super clean. Always impressed with their food and it never disappoints. I get the Mango chicken always and its insanely good.“

“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.“

“Good restaurant with vegetarian options available. If you mistake the service as rude, you do not know any Chinese friends or family. The service is good and quick. Skip the panda express, it's not as good as the food here. Go and show your support for local small business.“

“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!“

“Got to enjoy the exceptional tasting menu just two days after they opened. The inventiveness at work here is matched by the execution. While the cuisine is much different, the sheer delight of it reminded me of my first time years ago at Charlie Trotter's. We went back the next day just to sit at the bar after a show and enjoy the unusual, and unusually good, wine-based cocktails.

July 2026 update: We recently returned and once again enjoyed an exceptional meal via their tasting menu.“

“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“

“We got the triple schewan rice and noodles mix and vegetable manchurian gravy, both were delicious! It satisfied our indo-chinese cravings!
The service was prompt and ambience is good!
The only minus is the quantity of dishes which is pretty less for the price we pay.“

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

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

“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.“

“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:)“

“Had an excellent experiencing hosting a pre-wedding event on a Friday for ~100 people. We had half the restaurant for people to mix, mingle, eat, and drink.

All the guests were raving about how much they loved the food and drinks, and people were genuinely looking forward to it.

Made planning a huge event in the midst of all other wedding planning stress super easy. And the value for what we got was incredible, a fraction of the price others quoted us with so much more food and drink offered.

Would highly recommend for large events!“

“Waited an eternity to get in - almost 2 hrs. We got our names down for an hour later, came back at that time, and then had to wait down in the lower level all over again before finally getting a table. The food itself was just okay, nothing too bad or too good based on what we ordered (steamed dumplings, spicy noodles, and chicken fried rice). Overall, the wait is definitely not worth the 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!!!“

“First time here yesterday and the food is great! I love all the selections and there’s great vegetarian options. Their egg fried rice was super fluffy and soft, worth the try! I got about 1.5 lbs of dry pot at 0.5 spicy and it was too spicy for me. I also think the saltiness can be reduced. Service was quick and restaurant is clean.
Would definitely come back to try other items.
Only three parking spots available.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!!!“

“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!“

“Friendly staff and very fair prices. The menu has lots of options and very good prices on combo plates, definitely recommend this spot if you just need to pop in for a quick bite. I stopped here for some egg rolls and a drink before I got back on the highway and it was perfect to get me home. The parking in the back is very very helpful for a quick in and out.“

“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.“

“excellent Lo Mein. Great location.“

“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!“

“I loved the authentic Asian food and drinks here. Great variety of food selections, service and atmosphere. I visit here frequently with my wife and then shope at ShopRite in the same compound.

Even the pricing is decent and the quality of food is amazing! Must visit. 🙌🏽🥰“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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 ⭐️🫶🏻👏🏻“

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

“Delicious food, cooked to perfection“

“I absolutely love the food here. I get it every now and then and the food is always hot, delicious, and cooked perfectly! They’re always on top of the orders and will always let you know in case there’s a minimal wait. I’ve tried multiple dishes and they all taste absolutely amazing. You can order online or in store (cash only in store but there’s an ATM). The owner is very sweet and friendly as well! She always knows what I order immediately. I would highly recommend this spot if you’re ever looking to grab a bite.“

“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 organized a Sheva Brachot for 40 people, and couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience. The food was delicious and plentiful, there was something for everyone, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it.
The delivery and set up by Eli was prompt and efficient. He was courteous, helpful, making the entire process smooth and stress free. We would highly recommend them for any special occasion and would gladly use them again!“

“Ordered delivery late on a weeknight around 815 pm from a neighboring town and it was delivered just before 9 pm!
The food was fresh and delicious. I’m a health nut and had such a craving for Chinese food over the last month. This hit the spot and it didn’t make me sick.had the chicken and broccoli in brown sauce and the chicken fried rice. Will definitely order again.“

“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!“