50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Nutley

“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.“

“Their food is awesome when they don’t use the pan for seafood before they cook your meal..my food is good 90% of the time but I can easily tell when they cooked seafood in the same pan because my beef or chicken taste like fish. It’s a gamble but when it’s good it’s good. But also, huge allergy risk.“

“I am in love with their pork fried rice which I get without vegetables and they make it so delicious. I mean they put a lot of pork and it's meaty with no fat like other places do. It's top quality food. The person at the counter is super friendly and they are very fast. You can smell the food from 5 blocks away yummooo!!!“

“This is hands down the place to go for Chinese take out in Nutley. Great food, awesome service, friendly people and an online system that confirms your orders. Big portions for a great price and the food is always super fresh and delicious.“

“I was there at Jian Nan Syosset, Long Island. Everything went great!! But, those took the orders needed to be more educated to understand each dishes. We were a fairly larger group than standard party size. Some dished were small and some dim sum served with small quantities, like 3 or 4. Those who order for the large group, should give suggestion to order multiple orders for the same dish. So, each one in the group can have at least one.“

“Awesome place! As a parent with a toddler, the move is to get the noodle bowl with extra noodles for the kid. But most importantly, get that Crispy Lamb Chop which is healing my tired parent soul. Then go to the park across the street. Perfect weekend 👌“

“Chongqing Chicken is great!“

“Great service and fabulous food“

“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...“

“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.“

“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:)“

“Beef Noodle Soup (8.2/10): traditional, flavorful, noodles were the best part

Wontons in Chili Oil (7.5/10): sweet and savory. It's good but the sweetness surprised me.

Overall: good ingredients, traditional flavors and recipes, solid place would come back again. ALSO GOOD PRICES

Edit: so good I had to come back for more. Beef soup with pork ribs 8.7/10. The noodles are so firm and the broth is so hearty and warm. Got beef scallion pancakes and it had cucumbers and some beef in it wrapped in a flaky crust. 8.3/10. Amazing“

“They have amazingly tasty food 😉 food 🥘 and specially love their buffet“

“Amazing Chinese food! This is my favorite Chinese restaurant. Authentic spices and dishes, and high quality ingredients. If you order a spicy dish, it’s actually spicy and flavorful as it should be. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere is nice too. I’ve also ordered delivery several times and it’s always been great. 10/10“

“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.“

“Way better than other places in Hillside. Great service never rude or nasty at all very pleasant!! Good service goes a long way!!“

“Great late-night dessert spot! We come here often and have never been disappointed. Definitely a must-try if you’re looking for a place to satisfy your sweet tooth late at night. The gentleman who appears to be the owner is always very polite and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommend!“

“My husband & I haven’t ordered Chinese food in a couple yrs bc it just kept getting worse, no matter how many places we were recommended. Even our OG tried & true (in our town) plummeted downhill, so we just gave up on it…. until tonight, when he said “I’m really craving Chinese!” I decided to google the best places in Union county & Trio came up first. After I peeped a ton of reviews, I IMMEDIATELY knew that’s what dinner was gonna be. Just picked it up maybe 45 mins ago & when I tell you, both my husband & I kept sayimg “this is amazing!”

Went with the black pepper chicken, bc how could I not! So many reviews mentioned it. The chicken is sweet, sticky, spicy in the best black pepper way, crispy yet lightly fried (almost like tempura) & that sauce mixed with the pork fried rice (with delicious chunks of fried onion & roast pork!)…. YUMMMMM!!!!! I’ve never had it before but it will be a staple going forward.

The pork fried dumplings were the best we’ve ever had. Filled with meat & fried to perfection. The shrimp rolls are packed with perfectly cooked veggies & beautiful, plump, pink chunks of shrimp. My husband said “that’s the best shrimp roll I’ve ever had. Usually they just taste like one note, everything in them blends together & it’s all just mush, but these are insane!” I got the large duck sauce bc no store bought ever comes close. The roast pork lomein hit HARD. The pork is succulent & moist, rather than dry as a bone and cut into teeny pieces like it is at every single Chinese restaurant we’ve ever ordered from. Absolutely delicious.

For my 83 yo FIL, we got his usual- a small order of bone in spareribs & I can hear him downstairs (as I type this review) telling his elderly dog “these are great, coco!” 😆

Last, but not least, I grabbed a homemade iced tea for my husband (thank you so much for throwin it “on the house”) & he sipped it down with a smile on his face.

I’m old school so I called our order in & she was the most kind, jovial, sweet as pie human. I’ve lived in NJ for 27 yrs now, and can truly say that this is, without a doubt, the best Chinese food we’ve ever had. Cannot wait to go back & try a bunch more dishes. But that black pepper chicken and these shrimp rolls will be a definite yes every single time.“

“Delicious menu, centrally located with friendly staff.“

“had a great time at South Lions. The food was fresh and really tasty, especially the dim sum and Sichuan dishes.” “The staff were kind and attentive, the place was clean, and the prices were fair. We’d definitely come back and recommend it.”“

“Absolutely wonderful food and experience. We like our dumplings soup, and we got them! A great variety of authentic and American Chinese food, get it spicy so you can head into #75 across from the vault and wash it down with the amazing drinks there. This place is date night sorted under one roof!“

“Everything at Restaurant Yuan tasted incredibly fresh, from the crisp vegetables to the bright, clean flavors in each dish. You could really tell the ingredients were prepared with care, which made the whole meal feel lighter and more flavorful.“

“Had an excellent dinner at Paper Lantern of Montclair. The short ribs were excellent for an appetizer, delicious sauce. Wonton soup and dumplings were perfect and the sesame chicken and spicy Szechuan chicken were also wonderful. All of the staff were nice and the restaurant is cute inside.“

“Best dumplings and strawberry lemonade tea ever!!<3. I definitely recommend this place. 谢谢😌“

“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.“

“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.“

“What up guys! So I have been going here for my lunch break at least 3 times a week for the last 3 years and let me tell you, they are super friendly, CONSISTENT fresh food, great customer service. I highly recommend giving trying this place out. I either get shrimp w/broccoli with white rice, chicken w/broccoli in garlic sauce extra garlic sauce with white rice, 2 spicy salmon rolls and 2 spicy tuna rolls w/spicy mayo and eel sauce on the side oh yeah they have sushi too..😌, or chicken wings with shrimp fried rice I enjoy changing it up because everything is really that good.“

“Such a great malatang experience! Everything looked fresh and there were tons of ingredients to choose from. I especially liked that you can customize your bowl with different meats, vegetables, tofu, noodles, and seafood.

We tried both the spicy dry pot and tomato broth, and both were delicious and full of flavor. The portions were generous too. Definitely one of my new favorite spots — I’ll be back!“

“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. 🙌🏽🥰“

“I've been going here since they open, around 1985.
I've since moved away to Wayne, but I still go for the food.
Great food, pricing and potions. What more can you ask for.
I'm adding the most current menu 03/2025. Add around $0.25 to most items for newer prices 10/2026. Still great prices.“

“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.“

“BEST CHINESE IN BERGEN COUNTY

I stopped eating just to write how much I love this spot. I order almost once a week. The food never disappoints and I believe they truly deserve 5 stars. They have wonderful customer service, always pleasant when I call, speedy delivery, and quality food (and packaging) There is no other chinese food in bergen country i’ve found that I can say has all of these qualities about them. Tonight I ordered sweet and sour chicken with chicken lo mein. The lo mein is so good I would give it a 9/10. The sweet and sour chicken is my favorite. 10/10. Highly recommend if you want quick delivery and great chinese food.“

“We have been ordering take out from China 23 since they opened and have always been satisfied with the quality of the food. My last order I mistakenly ordered "volcano" wonton instead of the regular. I didn't realize my goof until I got home and read the receipt. I called back and they told me they make me the wonton right away if I would come back to pick it up. When I returned, I was told no charge for the regular wonton. That's really above and beyond when it was my fault. Thank you China 23“

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

“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 love Huangs Kitchen! The food is great and the people are the best. Our go to for Chinese take out around River Edge.“

“Fairlawn's Hunan Wok is a fantastic restaurant. I've been going there for approximately 15 years, and I still really like the meal. Although their cuisine isn't as greasy as that of some Chinese restaurants, I would argue that their pricing are a little expensive! Anyone in the neighborhood searching for delicious Cantonese cuisine should definitely check it out, in my opinion. The proprietors are welcoming and will always make you feel welcome.“

“Great old school neighborhood Chinese restaurant at low prices. Classic renditions of standards like wonton soup, fried rice, egg foo young, and shrimp with lobster sauce are all spot on. The servers work their tails off, and they’re lovely, but unfortunately they’re juggling dine-in and takeout and the latter is voluminous. The decor is dated, but I prefer they keep it that way and not raise prices!“

“Excellent Chinese food, friendly service. Also for $38 I got sesame chicken, general Tso chicken, chicken and broccoli, 2 soups, and fried pork dumplings which is unheard of. I think most other places they would be $60-70 dollars. Great value

Also just remember it is cash only which is always a good sign for good food“

“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 ⭐️🫶🏻👏🏻“

“EVERYTHING I GET FROM WOK N ROLL IS EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Food is always delicious and the owners are wonderful! We ordered from King II Wok every week until we moved. We miss this place!!“

“Probably the worst service I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant. Somehow, though, it actually adds to the charm of the place. The service was so bad that it became entertaining—we were literally laughing at how rude they were. 😂

The food is actually pretty good, and the atmosphere is cheesy as hell, but in a fun way. Overall, I recommend visiting at least once.“

“We love Emily and the entire team! We can call ahead, and she already knows our order. The food is always cooked to perfection, and they’ve never gotten an order wrong. This is the true definition of authentic Chinese food and outstanding customer service. Highly recommend!“

“I’ve been ordering from here for years and it’s consistently great. I have my signature dishes I usually order (peanut butter wontons, Singapore mei fun, dragon, steamed dumplings, and beef chow fun) but everything I’ve had is always good. Highly recommend, one, if not the best, Chinese food in the area.“

“We ordered from kosher express for a party of 20 for Labor Day. The food was delivered freshly cooked and hot. The packaging was so good that nothing seeped out to ruin the presentation. People kept going back for seconds and thirds - that’s how good it was. So I will not hesitate to use them again or even to order a small dinner for myself.“

“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!“

“My wife and I ordered dinner in October 2025. I apologize for the long delay in posting this so late. We enjoyed our flank steak skewers, mixed vegetable tofu soup, and chicken with bok choy and black bean sauce. All of these dishes were so delicious and we look forward to placing many more take out orders with this restaurant.

We miss the days when this business was open as a dine-in restaurant. Perhaps one day this business will become a dine-in restaurant again.“

“I’m in absolute HEAVEN!!!! I live in Ridgewood where the Chinese food is not good. I grew up in Irvington and this place reminds me of my childhood!!!! The fried chicken and pork fried rice were OUTSTANDING!!!!! The fried scallops and egg roll were amazing and everything was served HOT!!!! Oh and the prices are insanely reasonable! I’ll be back!“

“Best Chinese food!!! Always, fresh and delicious. My favorite is the shrimp in garlic sauce, white rice, wings and wonton soup. They give enough food, that can last up to two todays. Price is great! I paid $24 for all the food in the pictures.“