21 Best Chinese Restaurants in Elmhurst

“I got the combo for 1 with sauerkraut fish soup, Taiwanese sausage, rice, and a soda. I had never had this soup before and it is truly one of the great world soups, sour and spicy and tingly with a variety of textures from the different vegetables and clear flat noodles and tofu skin. Flavor is intense but balanced, you eat it slowly and as soon as your palate can handle more you want to keep eating it. If you were sick this soup would set you straight. Fish is very tender and delicate, rice cooked perfectly. Taiwanese sausage is always tasty but this one goes up a level by being fried and having a lovely crispy exterior. The fattiness and sweet/five spice flavor of the sausage is a perfect contrast with the piquant soup. Portions are huge, I had some leftovers, it’s a fantastic value for your money. Interior is spacious and clean, service is fast and friendly. They have a bunch of non-soup things on the menu that look great. It’s twelve hours later and I’m still processing this soup. It was so good.“

“Real authentic skewers experience. The skewers are way bigger for the same price as ones I've had in Flushing, I always come back here to satisfy my skewers craving. Would highly recommend ordering the beef, lamb or even a chicken heart for those that are adventurous.“

“genuinely one of the best Lanzhou hand pulled lamian EVER eaten in and outsided mainland China! perfect bounce and chewiness, rich balanced broth and HUGE portions. sliced beef had the perfect amount of fat - didn’t need too much chilli oil nor too much vinegar to cut through the richness.
got one bowl and one pork bun at 2pm and wasn’t hungry until the morning after!
love ya, service and vibes also great-very mainland (always feels like home)
also, still not tried their dumplings, but cannot wait to!!“

“As a black person learning chinese I sometimes have horrible experiences
Practicing my language skills

But not at this place......the young woman with the glasses at the counter was one of the best hosts i ever seen

She made me feel welcomed

The food was really good also“

“I’ve been wanting to try this place for a long time. It was great. Ordered 4 items, Beef Momo in a broth, Beef&Oats sausage, White Liang Fen and Yellow Rolled Liang Fen with Tofu—about $36 everything was delicious. Definitely recommend if you enjoy spicey foods, wanted to try their Potato salad, but I was stuffed. Next time for sure!“

“The most authentic taishan/canton style you can get. Been coming here all my life, from toddler to middle age adulthood. The food is delicious, packed full of flavor, and honestly the best canton lobster you will ever find. Brother Wah is a master of wok hay.

They recently changed management within the last year or so, though still a tight-knit circle of the same employees, and the service has greatly improved, along with table-side amenities. Their business was hit hard by COVID, along with the entire street, and hasn't seemed to recover the same amount of patrons, which is a huge shame.

Hoping my review will help!

Definitely recommending their canton lobster, along with their young chow fried rice, saucy clams, and fried salt n garlic beans!

(picture has: salt n garlic beans, canton lobster, saucy clams, fried shrimp and cashews w. sweet sauce, and a salt n pepper pork chop)“

“Great place for fresh tasting Chinese food.“

“I love the rice rolls that are only available on weekends. They’re portioned more generously and much cheaper than the ones sold in Flushing. Although the selection is limited (beef, pork, dried shrimp, fish balls, char siu pork, Chinese sausage,etc.), they’re all delicious. I love their chewy texture—it’s just like mochi.The price is an unbelievable $3 to $3.50.

I also like the tofu pudding (a large container for $4), which is almost identical to Japanese silken tofu, but the quality varies from day to day. The one I bought this time had a mushy texture on top—perhaps because the soy milk was too thin.“

“ten seconds rice noodles in elmhurst is easily a five-star spot. the broth comes boiling hot, and cooking the fresh ingredients at the table is a great experience. the rice noodles have a perfect chewy texture, and the flavor is deep and authentic. definitely the best comfort food in the area“

“服務人員親切，用了很足，味道也很夠。推薦啤酒鴨，雞捲，和當歸湯“

“Shaxian is a very commonly found eatery in China (there's a story behind it...), but there is only 2(? as of today's date) in New York. It is extremely difficult to maintain its reputation as cost-friendly, no frills, and convenient when you try to operate in the States. With the overhead cost- I think they are already operating at razor-thin margin by still maintaining the integrity of the menu. I found some of the earlier comments quite unjustified.

I admit: there will always be a special place in my heart for Shaxian. They are known for their soups and rice combo, and I think the portion is just about right here. The staff is accommodating (if you are a reasonable person). My go-to store in China had stir-fried rice vermicelli that is not offered at every Shaxian spot, and this place also has it! It's always my litmus test for a decent Chinese chef if they can stir-fry rice vermicelli well. It was just as tasty as I remembered it, and the portion is decent. They even give you soup on the side. I always have to go in slightly hungry before ordering it. If you are looking for a quick comforting meal in a simple place, you can count on them.“

“i’ve been coming here for years and my experience has been great. the woman working at the front is always welcoming and asking me how i’ve been doing. the food quantity is great and quality as well! she knows me by order 🤣“

“I love it very cheap and delicious! PERFECT if you're starving and want a big cheap lunch.
Most low range Chinese restaurants around the city have almost identical menus and food. This one is no different but is even cheaper than the rest. $10.75 for a quart of lo mein! Perfect for take out. Very filling and perfect for a big lunch.“

“Not sure if they have new ownership or if it was passed down to a younger relative but the young man and woman combo currently working have been cleaning the place up and it shows! The food has also been quite tastier and the customer service has been a lot more pleasant lately as well they accept most request on how to cook your food, good portions and fast delivery. Good Chinese food not overly greasey either im currently hitting them up twice a week and I’ve been happy every time the only problem is they don’t take cards anymore which is a huge bummer“

“Dumplings were really good. The skin is on the thinner side which imo shows more expertise but also is less filling. But healthier because less carbs? I think it turned out to be like $1/dumpling or something which is on the expensive side. They also charge 50c for their chilli oil which I thought was just okay, LGM is good enough. Also, other dumpling places give out the chilli oil for free...It was a cold snowy day and this was closest to me, but if it was a nice day, I'd probably venture further out for cheaper dumplings.“

“Came with my boyfriend whos been here multiple times and said it was delicious, and he wasn’t wrong. We got chicken, squid, chinese sausage, ricecake, shrimp, and beef skewers that were ALL amazing. HIGHLY recommend the spicy powder on any skewer you order. I have low tolerance for spice, but it was just a small kick for a couple seconds. I will be coming here way more often, I found my favorite food spot for late night snacks.“

“Very fresh, authentic Chinese cuisine. Service was good (slow at first), but friendly and attentive. So glad to have a good Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood!“

“I absolutely loved the Paneer Chilli at Tangra Masala! Honestly, I have never had Paneer Chilli this good anywhere else in the USA. The taste is so authentic that with every bite, it feels like you are sitting in India and enjoying the food there. 🇮🇳
If you are planning to visit Tangra Masala, you must try both the Paneer Chilli and Dry Manchurian. Both dishes were delicious, flavorful, and had that authentic Indian-Chinese taste that is sometimes hard to find in the USA.
One more thing I really loved is that they provide chilli oil on the table. If you are a spicy-food lover, add about one spoon of chilli oil to the Paneer Chilli—it completely changes the flavor and takes the dish to another level! 🌶 I’m sure you will love it.
Overall, Tangra Masala gave me a taste that genuinely reminded me of India. If you love spicy, flavorful Indian-Chinese food.“

“Moved from the busy corner of Main and 40th Road this quick paced take out is down the block from the corner and still makes the finest Chinese BBQ window meats around. It is a 40th Road Staple, and always busy. I got in about 2:30 with no line and ordered a half of a Peking Duck, half pound of Roast Pig, and half pound of Roast Pork. All three were flavorful, sweet, crunchy skin, tasty, tender and hitting my palate with joyful happiness!!! There are plenty of other establishments but this one takes the Chinese cake!!! Plenty to snack on when I got home and plenty for tonight's dinner!!! Yum!!!“

“菜色多樣美味好吃 台閩南風味“

“Great Hong Kong-style diner. We usually get the classic three meat special 三拼饭. My go to when I need some roast duck close to home. Lived in Hong Kong for a while and this is a legit 茶餐厅 in Elmhurst!“