14 Best Chinese Restaurants in Ithaca

“Asia Cuisine in Ithaca is absolutely amazing! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The menu has a great variety of Asian dishes, and everything we tried was delicious. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel very welcome from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. If you’re in Ithaca and craving authentic Asian cuisine, this place is definitely a must-visit!“

“We tried the Hand-Ripped Noodles (Biang Biang Noodles) with Braised Beef here, and the dish was absolutely delicious! The noodles were super fresh, and we asked for extra spicy — it was perfect 🔥. We also added a soy egg, which was a great choice. My husband and I both loved it so much. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving authentic Xi’an street food!“

“Pretty authentic Chinese food, especially of the Szechuan cuisine. One cool thing about Spicy Asian is that they can accommodate larger groups than other Chinese spots in Ithaca. We came here with around 20 people after church, and they had no problem serving us all! 🍽️“

“bedt pineapple shrimp and cream white sauce delicious“

“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.“

“Hands down this is the best Chinese in Ithaca and one of the best I've had worldwide. Fresh, bountiful and priced right not to mention superior quality. Wherher visiting Cornell or attending University, this is a must in your rotation of culinary eats“

“The lady who took my order was a delight! She didn't speak a word of English, but she pulled out a handwritten paper menu and asked me to point. She was all smiles, very sweet. After I ordered, she gave me a complimentary cabbage fritter while I waited for my food.

The beef noodle soup was an absolute work of art. The meat was tender and flavorful, the broth was beautifully balanced, and the noodles were delicious. I am eager to return.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I was there this past Friday evening with a good friend of mine and we were done with our meal and the waitress had asked me for a tip I didn't write one down so instead she chose to take it off herself just wanted to make that we'll aware to everyone“

“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.“

“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. 🍊“

“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.“