50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Hoboken

“5 Stars – Mango Mayhem, But Worth Every Drop!
Icy Mellon - Hoboken

If you’re in Hoboken and even thinking about a mango drink, just stop what you’re doing and go to Icy Mellon. These folks don’t just make smoothies—they craft frozen perfection. I got the mango, and I swear it was so rich, fresh, and vibrant it deserved a seatbelt of its own.

Unfortunately, I had to stop short while driving and—well—mango mayhem ensued. All over me. All over the console. But you know what? I couldn’t even be mad. It’s that good. If anything, it was a reminder I should’ve finished the cup before pulling out.

Super flavorful, super refreshing, and absolutely worth the mess. Pro tip: maybe sip this one while parked. You won’t want to waste a single drop.“

“In Hoboken & Hungry ! We decided to google food and found this place ! It was 3:00pm on a Sunday . Usually Chinese restaurants offer lunch special M-F but not here !! They offer lunch special everyday until 3:30!! My bf ordered the shrimp with broccoli & white rice with a Coke, it came with 4 shrimp but it was the lunch special so you can’t really complain . I had the sesame chicken with white rice & a sprite . It was easy to order online which I prefer now a days. We spent $20 and some change but we were full and happy ! We would def check them out when we are in Hoboken & Hungry !!!“

“Great food at good prices, especially for Hoboken. Orders are always ready very quickly. The owners are friendly people. The location is not great, and sometimes this may cause some awkward encounters in and around the restaurant. But not really an issue for pickup.“

“Outrageously good and authentic Szechuan cuisine, nothing else like it in town . Order the fish with tofu, it’s excellent.“

“A tiny little restaurant that you will hear from word of mouth. That’s how we heard of this place. Our friends told us how amazing this place is. We went after a few drinks in Hoboken and I was just so taken aback by the quality, taste, presentation and the authenticity . It may seem simple but authenticity is somewhat something that is being lost. Absolutely loved this restaurant!!! Will be coming back. And I cannot go to any other restaurant and expect the same. This place just raised the bar.“

“I sent my friends to this restaurant with my warmest recommendations. I visit this place often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The the cooking is fantastic and the team is generous and cooperative. Whenever we go to this place we pass a cheerful evening. warmly recommended.“

“If you have no experience in healthy Chinese food, this might not be right place for you. I’m am Canadian living in Toronto home to 100s and 100s of high end Cantonese restaurants. We don’t have the low end Chinese greasy, excessive salty, food I’ve seen so many times during my business trips to the USA. San Francisco excluded. \nI was so excited to eat Chinese food in the famous NYC Chinatown. I soon regretted it as about 15 mins of leaving the restaurant, I got really dizzy and ended up on the back room floor in some kind of business. Slept for two hours. Why? Excessive MSG and I’m not even allergic to it. \nI discovered Lo Fatt Chow through a business associate in NYC who drove me at my next visit to this restaurant. What a difference. I honesty felt like I was eating the same quality food as I’m used to back home. \nI love my American cousins but, please forgive me, unless I’m missing something, you guys are being mislead what Chinese food should taste like. Lo Fatt Chow is a different story. This is not your typical chicken wing egg roll place. They use limited sodium, don’t use fat batter,(they wouldn’t tell me what they use but said it was a natural ingredient) use real chicken bones with its natural MSG, and they even offer gluten free soy sauce, as well as a sugar free diabetic sauce that I can’t even get here in Toronto. \nI believe but not sure, their menu seems to be the healthier HK Cantonese cuisine rather than Mainland China. Cheers to our best friends, the USA ❤️“

“I"ve been to Singapore many times. In America it is really hard to find food that tastes like the food you get in Singapore. Im not saying everything on the menu is aithenticly Asian but the Singapore noodles taste like the dish you'd get at any food court or market in my favorite benevolent dictatorship. Also the sushi is good and the people are really nice.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetable plates of all kinds“

“Great oyster mushroom and rice rolls“

“very authentic Chinese restaurant. like the decor. service is 👍“

“This is an absolute local experience. It has 3 bar seats and a loud friendly funny guy taking orders. I came here for the congee which was basic but so flavorful and homey. I got the noodles which they are known for and they were outstanding! Chewy, umami and not the prettiest dish. I’ll sacrifice looks for flavor any day! I works say you must be a Sami brave eager to try it but it’s a place I’ll definitely crave in the future!“

“Came here for my anniversary dinner and was blown away by Breeze (pun intended). Easily some of, if not the best Sichuan food we’ve ever had. I got the Winter Frost #2 cocktail and I wasn’t sure what type of flavor I was expecting but it didn’t taste like what I expected in a good way! The cocktail had a mildly sweet, light but depth in flavor profile.

The ginger sauce green beans were some of the best green beans I’ve ever tasted. The sauce they used was addicting. Second favorite item was the diced chicken with chili pepper, which was super spicy but absolutely delicious. But to be honest all of the dishes were home runs! I was just here last night and I’m already daydreaming about coming back to try more dishes.

Also the service was exceptional. The restaurant was full and there were only two guys to cover the front of the house (the hostess, waiter, bartender, and bus boy). They definitely had their hand fulls but still were efficient. Since it was our anniversary dinner they ended up surprising us with a pumpkin rice cake dessert on the house which we thought was the sweetest gesture. I couldn’t have been happier since I absolutely love rice cakes 😋“

“Hands down probably the best Chinese food in the city. I could eat here everyday.“

“Spicy Village was a wonderful place to have a Christmas meal! Actually, I'd like to rename it "Spicy Cozy Village" if a spicy environment can also be cozy! To start with, they were very gracious by accepting a reservation for 8 people at 6:00. Then they came outside and took our order even before we sat down and so the food was nearly ready by the time we had taken our coats off! The festivities kicked off with a plate of crispy peanuts, which ended up being the chosen appetizer, main course, and dessert for the little guy in our party. We then progressed to delicious dumplings, sesame chicken, spicy lamb huimei, and other delectable specialties! What was so amazing about the experience is that despite packing lots of people into a relatively small square foot area, it did not feel claustrophobic at all; rather it was comfortable and cozy, like sitting at a big table for a family meal at your house (even if it was take-out!!). Overall, Spicy Village was a terrific place for Christmas dinner - and I'm strongly considering coming back here for the 8 days of Hanukkah too!“

“Yingtao is an awesome spot! The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made — every dish tastes authentic and perfectly balanced. The staff are super friendly and make you feel right at home, and the atmosphere is cozy but modern. Everything from the dumplings to the noodles was spot-on. Definitely one of my new favorite places to eat! 🥢🍜✨“

“The food is consistently delicious and is always fresh but the portions are small“

“Dongpo pork is a must try, it is melt in your mouth! Live music, lively atmosphere and good service. My favorited though was the cucumber salad, so simple yet so refreshing and savory at the same time. Definitely recommend, high quality Asian food.“

“A bougier twist on a lot of traditional Chinese dishes. The highlight of the meal was the braised pork belly, so melt in your mouth tender. Also don't miss the cucumber salad appetizer, I thought the flavors were unique and refreshing.“

“Caught up with a dear friend, wanted to find some place not too loud that we could talk and catch up. We picked the right place, not too loud, the food was great, my friend really liked the drinks. We had a great time. Thank you and we'll ba back again.“

“The noodles are amazing, and every dish is customizable. I love the scallion ginger, but I've had other flavors too. I ALWAYS get the seitan, it is so good! I think they make the seitan in house, there's something unique about the texture.“

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“I unfortunately get the hype…

The outer layer of the pineapple bun is super buttery and crispy and the the bun itself is soft and fluffy. The pork inside is tender and was sweeter than I expected but it pairs so well with the little saltiness on the pineapple bun crust.

Super addicting, super delicious! Great for a quick bite when in Chinatown!“

“good price for food. $12 for a beef noodle soup was not bad. the noodle was soft and thin, which im okay with. the soup was not so special but go well together overall. beef, veggie, soup,.. were all decent. the only thing that kinda surprised me was the food in plastic bowl. hopefully they’ll change it cause you dont want hot food go with plastic container.“

“This is not ordinary Chinese-restaurant food; the dishes are sophisticated and delicious. Great combinations, spices, vegetables. Okra crunchy outside, soft inside. Eggplant hot and peppery, cold chicken chopped with bones in. Never had Szechuan like this. We try to go as often as we can.“

“Chicken, duck, pork, rice and cabbage—oh my. Super tasty. Out does everyone in the zip code. No exaggeration.“

“Great food!. Im usually not one for Chinese food but had read about the spicy fish and wanted to try. I was not disappointed. The fish was incredible as were the greens. The pudding dessert witb red bean and sticky rice was perfect especially after the spicy fish :)

Service was friendly and food came put quick.“

“Ate there yesterday for the first time. What a find! The food is excellent, staff is wonderful, pricing is great. I loved how clean everything was. Enjoy!“

“Why did it take me so long to try YGF? 🤯 This place is a gem! The restaurant is spacious, clean, and incredibly well-organized. I was impressed by the wide selection of fresh vegetables, proteins, and carbs — all customizable with your choice of soup or dry base for $16.99/lb. It’s easy to get carried away with so many delicious options!

My bowl came out to exactly a pound, and it was totally worth it. Flavorful, satisfying, and fun to build — I’m definitely coming back for more! 🥢🔥“

“CASH ONLY and 100% hidden gem and worth all the support. Ambiance is not what makes an establishment worth a 2nd visit for me, the food is. Im sure others have already mentioned this is an out of the way hole in the wall hidden in a basement in Chinatown.. dumplings are very fresh and cheap and also available wholesale as well, 30 for $10 if I remember correctly. I had a an order fried and ate them standing outside on the sidewalk, but these nice people do have a few tables if you'd like to sit down. A very NYC foodie experience if you ask me and I will visit as often as I can! I truly appreciate that at least one of them speaks English. It is apparent that they are hardworking and very attentive to their customers despite their humble setup. I've received substandard service from better places than this, so for all these reasons I will be visiting as often as I can.“

“Had a fantastic first experience at Corner Chinese!“

“Truly so good it hurts. I got the Little Pot Rice Noodle and I cried gladly the whole time I ate it. My (even less spice-tolerant) friend went crazy and ordered Schuan Style Spicy Chicken w. Peanut and she loved it. I got her some rice and sweet tea to save her between bites. The cucumber salad is also on the sweet side and a wonderful palate rescue between bites. “I just can’t stop going back for more!” High praise indeed. We’ll be back soon!“

“tried the salty Duck egg fried rice with shrimp and it was full of flavor. must try!“

“Everything is good“

“Chongqing Chicken is great!“

“Newly opened Chinese Restaurant along 3rd Ave. Expect Manhattan prices; though serving is plentiful. Get the Lunch Special for the most banging for your buck, Lunch specials available even on weekends. Overall, if you want better food than your hole in the wall Chinese restaurant, this is a nice treat.“

“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.“

“Went to Twilight Lounge yesterday as a group of 4 - we had a great time. When we got in, we immediately noticed the atmosphere - it wasn't too loud, and the decor was nice.

The surpassed our expectations though.

We ordered several things, the cucumber and wood ear appetizers, braised fish, crab and egg tofu, pork belly, bok choy, stir fried potato. I was surprised when all of the dishes were good - when ordering so many dishes usually there's something that's not well seasoned etc.

I enjoyed them all but was surprised by how good the bok choy was - tons of garlic, very flavorful and cooked just right.

The person serving us was also very nice.“

“We found a new Chinatown favorite here… highly recommend! ❤️“

“Very nice, good food, good service.“

“Great experience, great food, great hospitality“

“This is great Chinese food, Hong Kong style. Their lunch specials are affordable, delicious and filling. For dessert I recommend the mango dish - it’s like a juice with grapefruit pulp and was refreshing and really delicious. Service was amazing.“

“Outstanding.“

“The broth is clear and has a simple yet delicate flavor. The fresh ingredients are used, and the savoriness is like a Zen experience. The beef tripe is cooked in a way that preserves its true flavor, unlike the spice-rich ones you usually find at a dim sum place, which is very pleasant.“

“Fresh and homemade Chinese food. An amazing cheff, cooking with passion and love. Highly recommended 💯“

“I came here for a friend's birthday dinner and we had an amazing time. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and I love the cozy but very Chinese decor. Our waitress was so nice, easy to talk to, and fun. The service was really quick.

We ordered hot and sour soup, peking pork, string beans, honey walnut shrimp, beef chow fun, short ribs, beef stew and radish casserole, and salted fish and eggplant casserole. Everything was delicious. My favorites were their peking pork, string bean, and casserole dishes. The honey walnut shrimp was good but the portions were okay for a group of 9. The beef chow fun was a great portion but I wish there was more flavor. Loved the short rib. They gave us complimentary watermelon at the end, as well as birthday flan for my friends and I. Had a great time and I think this is the perfect spot for some casual Chinese food with a big group of people (We got 10 dishes and the total ended up being only $240, post-tax for a group of 9! We all left STUFFED).“

“Great food, everything it’s delicious !!!“

“These five skewers: arguably the best thing I've eaten in this city for under $15. The highlight are the mushroom / scallops wrapped in bacon, grilled over coals... For $2.50?! Pinch me, I'm dreaming

It's a grungy corner after dark, but right above the Grant St subway station.“

“Hands down probably the best Chinese food in the city. I could eat here everyday.“

“Delicious food, great staff, friendly service.“

“Best LoMein I have ever eaten!! The steamed dumplings with the Chili Oil was out of this world! All the food was delicious and full of dynamic flavors. Service was stellar and the atmosphere was so welcoming. A total must!!!!

Vegetarian options: yummy

Kid-friendliness: very welcoming“