14 Best Chinese Restaurants in Ithaca

“Such a little gem in Ithaca Commons!!! Our son brought us here on the graduation weekend as this was his most favorite and most visited restaurant during his 4 years at Cornell. And boy was it worth it! Everything we got was super flavorful. Our server Shell was attentive, courteous and made our time there special. Do not miss this place if you are in the area !!!!“

“I’m looking back now, no longer in Ithaca, and Xi’an is one of the places I miss most. She’s the love of my life. Amazing for casual dinners and catch up with friends. I’ve made many great memories here…“

“I have always loved spicy Asian, but last night was a super great night for them. We got the Fish in chili oil, Mapo tofu, Singapore noodles, sautéed bok choy, Steamed dumplings and sautéed spicy garlic string beans. All five of us eating were in absolute heaven. Because everything tastes like Sysco food these days and is so expensive I never go out to eat anymore except here (and Poke LAVA). Such a treat and worth every bit of money. I haven't enjoyed a meal this much in forever. I wish I could eat this multiple times a week. 10 stars“

“The food was excellent. I got the number 6. Beef noodle soup. Great broth, melt in your mouth savory beef and fresh tasting noodles. Very friendly people. The lady gave us this tummy sample that was like an egg and spinach ring very tasty. Nothing wrong with the atmosphere. I would love to come back and try some dumplings.“

“Went there for our 7th year anniversary and it was amazing. I had the Shrimp mei fun while my husband had the General Tsau combo platter and we both enjoyed it. We also split some steamed bun and the sesame seed buns as a side and desert and loved them. The waitress was super nice and was very good at answering all of my dumb questions. I highly recommend this place to everyone.“

“Even though we just traveled in from Bangkok, my family was already craving Asian food! We stumbled upon this cozy little spot and it completely hit the mark. The dishes were absolutely delicious, and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend!“

“bedt pineapple shrimp and cream white sauce delicious“

“Great place for delicious Chinese food! Great takeout service too!“

“Have been having food here since before covid. One of my go-to place at Cornell. Ingredients are always fresh and people are really nice! Highly recommend their VIP card! Price is so reasonable:) They also actually listen to your feedbacks and make changes accordingly. They deserve 5 star!“

“THIS IS THE BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT IN ITHACA HANDS DOWN. I love this place so much. The women who works here is also so sweet. The menu is so great and diverse. The food is well spiced and actually spicy!! Please come if you like real Korean or Chinese food. It’s a comfort spot for sure! Jayook Kimchi is my fav dish here.“

“Does this place look a bit sketchy on the outside? Yep.

Could the soup use a good wallop of salt? Yes.

But... is it acceptable Chinese takeout at a reasonable price in this tiny little town? Also, yes.

For that reason alone, I find myself here probably once a week or more. At least, until Ithaca gets a Panda Express.“

“Ordered food through door dash delivery. It seemed as if the Chinese food place itself performed the delivery. The Door Dash app was never updated on when my order was being delivered. However, when the man who delivered my order arrived he called me to come get my order. I told him he could leave it on the porch, but he insisted he would wait for me to come down. It was very considerate because he just didn't want my order to get stolen before i got to it. 10/10 service.

as for wait time, I'd say it took around 30-35 minutes for my order to arrive. I forgot to snap any pics before chowing down lol but I will say all the portion sizes were good and the food was delicious. I ordered pork dumplings, and the noodle was cooked to perfection. It had a very nice texture, and the meat inside was juicy and flavorful. The chicken and broccoli were very good, and so was the chicken lomein. 😼 The crab Rangoons had a really nice flavor, but the filling was strangely thick, not bad, just not what I'm used to. I'd recommend them for sure.“

“Been here several times! They used to add 15% tips automatically but they don’t do that anymore.

Food is awesome! I like the Wok chicken&chillies, Yellow Bovine something, Shredded potatoes, and Sautéed eggs &tomatoes

It’s underground so I didn’t expect it to be fancy or anything in the first place.

Service is okay. They serve complimentary fruits before checking out. 🍊“

“Parking lot and restaurant are clean. Employees are nice. Some of the entrees were left out on the buffet for awhile and were not good to eat. Other entrees were great. The more popular entrees that are eaten often are more likely to be fresh. Soups are good. Sushi entrees are all good. Desserts are all good. They have American foods in the buffet, like french fries. They had a salad buffet. There's a lot of seating space and it was not a noisy place to eat.“