50 Best Chinese Restaurants near East Elmhurst

“Awesome! Good food, nice price and lightning fast delivery!

All the classics! I take sea scallops with shrimp and broccoli, yellow rice, but whatever.

Just call direct, they know your address after your first order. Faster than a stupid corporate app!“

“I ordered General Tso’s chicken for my family on Uber Eats (the price is super good, btw), and I got a free egg roll. I’m pescatarian, but my family said it was FIRE. This is the GOATed Chinese food establishment in East Elmhurst—no, ALL of Elmhurst. 🐐“

“It's been three years since I stopped by this lil' spot while waiting for a midnight flight to return back to Canada, and BY FAR this was the most memorable meal of my entire New York trip. Growing up in my family's own Chinese restaurant, coming into this place brought back such rich memories as I dug into the fried rice, chicken wings and spareribs that are actually some of the best I have ever had growing up at Chinese restaurants back home. My only regret is that I had to rush out for my flight or else my pal and I would have ordered another round of food. To this day I STILL bring this place up with my friends who are interested in New York! I will definitely be coming back in the future and will always remember this place fondly.“

“Awesome J.J. Chans Garden restaurant ! This was my second time and it was all great! Many friends eat at this restaurant weekly and highly recommended. Now, I’m doing the same as per our experiences so far, we highly recommended. The food is awesome, the waiters, customer service and restaurant cleanliness is all great!
Thank you!“

“Great oyster mushroom and rice rolls“

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

“This place is worth stopping by if you want to get something quick to eat on the go for less than $5! The curry fish ball rice roll and pork skin are great. There’s a nice flavor that’s slightly sweet yet savory. The owners are also very friendly and knowledgeable.“

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

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

“Great, delicious food! Beautiful setting. Great Service.“

“Loved the ambience in this great little find! Having traveled to Sichuan province, I can attest that the food really has authentic flavors (albeit kinder to the American palette). The Juju cocktail is outstanding. Would definitely come back to this place try other dishes.“

“Chi Restaurant & Bar is incredible! We came in with a large party and they accommodated us perfectly, which meant we got to try almost everything on the menu. The food tasted totally authentic, yet somehow still fresh and fun. Seriously, it felt like every single dish we ordered topped the last one! The duck was absolutely fantastic, and the dim sum and veggies were just as amazing. Whatever you do, definitely don’t skip out on the cute desserts at the end. It's an awesome spot for a group dinner with top-tier food.“

“Was very good meat and the atmosphere nice .“

“Had a fantastic first experience at Corner Chinese!“

“Great experience, great food, great hospitality“

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“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!“

“A calm and pleasant spot for lunch.

I came during the afternoon and the place was quiet.
The staff was very friendly and even asked how the meal was at the end.
Note: It’s self-service.

Food: The hand-pulled noodles and broth were fresh and excellent.
The fried side dish was crispy and flavorful.
Drink: The iced black tea with mango was light and very refreshing.
Tip: As you can see in the video - the portions are very generous.
I recommend ordering a small size because I couldn’t finish it.

Seating: I sat by the window facing the street. It was nice to eat and watch Broadway at the same time.
There’s also an inner bar table closer to the kitchen.
The place is clean and the surrounding area feels calm and safe.

Price: Very affordable and filling.
This was my first time trying authentic Chinese food and I was pleasantly surprised.
Highly recommend and worth saving for a real local meal.“

“Have been here a few times, most recently yesterday. The food is excellent (baos, steamed dumplings, fried dumplings) but I think a lot of the folks who come here do so as much for the “novelty” aspect (“we ate at this weird Chinese restaurant in the basement of an abandoned mall”), as for the food! I usually visit Chinatown by taking the B train to Grand Street, & to reach Fu Zhou Wei Zhong Wei Jia Xiang Feng Wei walk east on Grand Street to Forsyth Street & then walk south on Forsyth to Division Street, passing the street/pavement vendors. You enter the building through the side door just after the Forsyth/Division intersection, wonder about the slightly funky smell :), and walk straight ahead to the stairs that take you to the basement, turn right, and right again to reach the place at the end of the hallway. You order at the window at the left. It’s primarily a wholesale business that supples other restaurants but for retail customers the choices are what I mentioned. There is plenty of seating now but I believe a while back seating was limited. It’s very much a down to earth no frills place, it helps to understand this so your overall experience is good. I like the dumplings, either steamed or fried, I am not a huge bao fan. The place is very well known now, thanks to YouTube videos and TikTok posts.“

“Great dining experience for hot pot.“

“Hospitality AAA FOOD AA PRICE A“

“Such a great lunch spot in Greenwich Village! We tried the Signature Yunnan Rice Noodles, Premium Beef Rice Noodles, fried rice with beef, and a few appetizers. Everything was delicious, and the portions were very generous — we even took some food home. My 3-year-old especially loved the fried rice! Great food, nice atmosphere, and definitely a place we’d come back to.“

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

“Solid stuff but not as mind blowing as the other reviews say (though this depends if you’ve had good Chinese food before).

Fish was solid but a little too heavy on the batter to fish ratio. Eggplant was simple but good. The silken tofu was really solid texturally - might’ve been the standout dish for our meal.“

“Delicious food and great service. First time I went I ordered the salted egg yolk lobster and crunchy pork ribs (10/10 would recommend both). Second time the service was great and I chatted with Su who was very friendly and she gave me a lot of recommendations for other spots to check out in NYC. This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Manhattan right now!“

“What a great find!!! Place was cool inside, food was yummy, we liked it a lot. Staff were friendly and nice. We will definitely go back.“

“Was pretty excited to see this place right next to my hotel. Ate twice before I left back home. 🍜 ramen was amazing“

“Shrimp with crispy peppers and peanuts and pork cooked in soy sauce with egg“

“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.“

“By Antidote was an absolute treat! We got the Century Egg w/ Burrata Cheese, Tea-Smoked Duck Fried Rice, Crab Tofu, Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings, Green Peppercorn Fish Stew, Mapo Tofu, and Spicy Cumin Lamb.

The first three were easily my favorite dishes, although I feel like the Crab Tofu could use a bit more flavor. The Green Peppercorn Fish Stew was yum but not amazing in my opinion. The Mapo Tofu and Spicy Cumin Lamb were tasty but definitely way too spicy for me lol.

This spot is a must-go for great Chinese fusion cuisine.“

“Definitely one of the best pineapple pork buns I’ve tried. We really enjoyed these, and I’d come back for them again. One tip though: order online if you can. The line can get really long on a busy day, but the online order lets you bypass the regular line, which makes things so much easier.“

“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.“

“Shan is where you go when you want to do anything from grab a casual meal to celebrate a milestone in life. They also deliver which randomly takes a long time but it’s so good you don’t care when that food hits your mouth. Shan is a household word which we judge all other eating experiences by.
We ❤you Shan.“

“My God… Chongqing Lao Zao might be the best Chinese hot pot I’ve ever had. And if you’ve seen my other reviews, you know I’ve eaten at A LOT of hot pot places. 😂 This one seriously impressed me.

The entrance is actually pretty small and very easy to miss, but once you walk through that door… WOW. It feels like you just stepped into a Chinese palace. The decorations, the details, the atmosphere—everything is beautiful. Before we even started eating, I was already walking around looking at everything.

Then there’s the service. Next level. The servers were so attentive that they basically wouldn’t let us lift a finger. 😂 Plates cleared, broth checked, food taken care of—they were always there without making us feel rushed. That kind of service really changes the whole experience.

And of course, the hot pot itself was incredible. Rich, authentic flavors and exactly what I want when I’m craving real Chinese hot pot. Great food is one thing, but when you combine it with this atmosphere and this level of service, it becomes an experience.

I review a lot of hot pot restaurants and usually can find at least one thing I would change. This time, I really can’t.

Small door outside, palace inside. 👏🔥🍲 Easy 5 stars. One of my new favorite hot pot experiences, period.“

“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.“

“Decoration is awesome, food quality is No.1👍👍“

“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!“

“Good food with a price you cannot beat.“

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

“Excellent foods from the appetizer to the main courses.“

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

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

“I used Trip Advisor to get me here and everything reviewers had said was true. Authentic Sichuan food and, for a person like myself, dining solo, a great appetizer menu. I was happy to take the server’s recommendations and they were right. And for midtown Manhattan it was reasonably priced.

Delicious“

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

“I ordered the Bao Bao noodles. The spice level was just right, but the vegetables were so bitter that I couldn’t eat most of them. That said, they have a wide variety of dishes, so I’d like to try something else next time. The food came in a plastic container, and the order was prepared pretty quickly.“

“Great dinner, great setting, excellent service 👌“

“After years, congee village is still the best restaurant in the Chinatown area. Authentic and made-to-order food, very large portion (and relatively clean comparing to other Chinatown restaurants) You can tell dishes are made in house with top tier ingredients.

We don’t come here often, like twice pee year but since 10 years ago while the taste is consistent over years.“

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

“We had such an amazing dinner here!
Thanks to the servers and the chefs on Aug 27
The food was delicious- you should probably get the dim sum platter, lo mein is perfect as well
The place itself has nice indoor zone and it’s easy to talk there“

“Very good well done food.“