50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Cincinnati

“From the moment we made our reservation, we were treated to a hospitality and warmth sorely lacking in today's world. While we went at noon, the music and decor were as relaxing as an evening or even late- night event. Our server Simeon was professional and committed to make our meal a memorable one. At our request, he described different dishes, telling us what he recommended and what to expect. He was attentive without hovering. The food was as outstanding as was the service. While the shrimp toast appetizer, Wong's chicken, and Clay pot were delicious, beautifully prepared, we were overwhelmed by the presentation, taste, and experience of the coconut bread pudding with rum sauce. We will go again soon..“

“Best Chinese food in Cinn.“

“Authentic dim sum! Good and fast service! Friendly staffs. They even gave me peanut snack to home with!! :)“

“Grand Oriental Chinese Restaurant— BaldWhiteGuyReviews 🧑‍🦲🍜 Time flies, kids forget passports, and dads get a rare day off — which I immediately spent doing what any responsible parent would do: drag my son to a new restaurant and then reward him with lunch. 😅 He forgot his passport (top secret co-op stuff, apparently), so we met halfway-ish and let Yelp play help find a new place to try. That’s how we found Grand Oriental — a big, festive palace of American-Chinese comfort food and decorative bravado Grand Oriental 📍4800 Fields Ertel Rd, Cincinnati. Parking & Entrance Parking: angled, on a slight hill, and perfect for anyone who enjoys a little cardio while exiting their car. If you have equilibrium issues, bring a friend or a very dramatic cane. Walk the red carpet like you’re famous (or at least like you once were #Santa in the Christmas Program) and step into a dining room that screams “special occasion” louder than your drunk uncle at a wedding. 🎉✨ #WeSeeYou Decorations Huge space, lots of lanterns, and more faux-oriental flair than a Netflix period drama on a budget. The place looks like someone told Pinterest to go wild and then hired a very enthusiastic intern to execute it. If prom and homecoming had a love child, this would be the reception venue. Very Instagrammable — bring a filter and a dramatic pose. 📸🪩 They even have a golden throne #Seriously. The Wet Live Well They’ve got a big wet live well — yes, an actual aquarium of potential dinner guests. Do I think they fish out a crab and whisper “you’re up” before tossing him into a wok? Some call it fresh; others call it barbaric reality TV for crustaceans. Either way, the seafood looks like it just finished updating its LinkedIn. 🦀🐟😬 #FearFactor Bathroom Report Bathroom: shockingly clean and tastefully decorated. If the restroom is this tidy, you know the kitchen isn’t hiding any skeletons — just maybe a very well-behaved crab. 🚽✨ What We Ate 🍜 * Appetizer: Crab Rangoon — $6.99 Warm, creamy, and dangerously addictive. Came with two mystery sauces: one was sweet (dessert-adjacent and delightful), the other had a wasabi vibe that made my face do a small, respectful salute. I’m still not sure if the second sauce was wasabi or a tiny jar of regret, but it worked. 😋🔥 It was a surprise, no mention of sauces on the menu. (That I could find anyway). * Half-ling’s Meal: Sweet & Sour Chicken with Fried Rice — $11.99 Predictable in the best way. Comfort food for people who like their food to behave itself. The fried rice, however, was quietly excellent — the unsung hero of the table. 🍚👍 * My Choice: Hunan Beef with Fried Rice — $12.99 Hunan Beef is my yardstick. This one had a pleasant kick that made my nose run like it had opinions. Local Hunan still wins my heart #DragonInn, but this one is a solid contender. 🥩🌶️ Total Lunch Damage: $34.46 (waters included, because hydration is free and important) 💸 Final Thoughts (and the part where I pretend to be impartial) The Grand Oriental is a great spot for a special lunch or to impress guests who like their ambiance with a side of theatrical lighting. Staff were friendly and fast — service points for speed and smiles. Food was solid, comforting, and exactly what you expect from a good American-Chinese joint: familiar, warm, and occasionally surprising (looking at you, mystery sauce). #HotHot Final Score: 3 out of 5 Bald Heads 🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲 Why I docked two Bald Heads: * Minus one for predictably (Boring) American-Chinese flavors — tasty, but not revolutionary. * Minus one for price — lunch felt a tad steep. Maybe you’re paying extra for the live well’s real estate and the decorative chandelier that’s clearly on a #FingerHut payment plan. 🧾💡#CheapOldMan Would I go back? Sure — for a special night, a prom afterparty, or if my son forgets something else important. Would I drive across town just for their Hunan? Not this time. 👎 Have you been here? What was your favorite Dish??? Like, Share, Follow — BaldWhiteGuyReviews If you laughed, cried, or felt personally attacked“

“Sichuan Place is a fantastic spot for authentic Chinese cuisine with flavors tailored to your spice preference. Whether you love bold, fiery heat or prefer something milder, they’ve got you covered. The Red Dry Chili Chicken is a standout, and the Sweet and Sour Pork ribs are children's favorite. Pepper Beef is always my favorite. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring your meal suits your taste. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Sichuan flavors!“

“The owner is such a kind woman! Please, community of Delhi and all over do continue to support such a generous business owner, mother, restaurant and community member with her restaurant growth and existence. I was blessed to formally meet her this evening. She had a beautiful story to tell and I just pray the community continues to eat there and pay it forward for people's children to be able to eat in uncertain times. My daughter was fed tonight and we are grateful and thankful for that. God bless you, your restaurant and family. The food was AMAZINGLY GOOD!♥️🙏🏽“

“This is the best Chinese restaurant I've been to in the US. I haven't spent too much time in NYC, so I cannot compare to those, but I spent many years in SF and LA and have not had better than Sichuan Chili.

I no longer live in Cincinnati, unfortunately, but I am in town maybe one week per year and make it a point to visit Sichuan Chili multiple times. I will even freeze it and bring it home to Texas, where the Chinese food by me is mediocre at best.

We have several go-tos (not in any particular order):

Mapo tofu - lots of heat, but great flavor. Big and bold.

Hot pepper chicken - this stir fried dish of jalapenos and chicken is excellent. There are times the head is overwhelming, but it also is loaded with flavor. It is not just a spice bomb.

Hot and sour soup - my kids like all hot and sour soup, but I am yet to find one as good as the one from Sichuan Chili. It is very black peppery, but in a good way. It tastes different than any other hot and sour soup I've eaten.

Chinese style kung pao - this is different than regular kung pao - lots of ginger, different vegetables than the US version. I am a huge fan.

Green beans - these are excellent. Smoky, flavorful. My middle loves szechuan green beans and these are extremely good.

Eggplant in garlic sauce - this isn't necessarily better than most Chinese places, but it's good. They have 2-3 versions of egg plant.

Salt and pepper shrimp - vinegary and tangy. They come skin and tail on, but the deep fry makes them easy to eat whole.

The above are our normal go-tos. We've tried several other things over the years. Some have been hits. Some have been misses. The only thing I've eaten there that was truly bad were the salt and pepper ribs. Hard to describe why, but it was a total fail.

I assume many of the other reviews mention this, but there is an authentic menu and an American menu. We normally eat off the authentic, but the lunch specials are all off the American menu and I've tried a few. Even the American menu food is better than most Chinese restaurants.“

“nice pretty fast service. love it“

“My fiancé swears by Lulu's. She grew up in Glendale and the food is just as good as it's always been for her. We met and lived in NYC for 10 years before she brought me back to Ohio. I started working just around the corner from Lulu's and now I'm bring it home a few times a month so she can get that taste of nostalgia. Doesn't hurt that the food is comparable to NYC's Chinatown. Highly recommend.“

“Surprisingly excellent. Have not found great Chinese in this area until now.“

“Always fresh ! Mongolian beef is my fave ! also nice gent in front who tells me different things to try every time i come in there“

““Jade House was straight 🔥! The food was fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. The chicken was cooked just right, the sauce was on point, and that fried rice was hittin’! Portions were solid too—you definitely get your money’s worth. No complaints over here. I’ll definitely be back and would recommend Jade House to anybody looking for some good food!”“

“Ahhhh the Chinese Imperial Inn... Where do I even start with you? The portion sizes, the chill vibes, the kind family running the show... Coming here, I understand that running a restaurant isn't just about the food. It's about the community you foster around it. Entering my final year of school, I know that when I eventually leave this city, I will remember this restaurant as the family I never had...“

“Very tasty made-to-order food. I’ll be coming back for more.“

“I was very happy to have stumbled upon this restaurant over the weekend. The staff were very kind and the meal was absolutely delicious. I purchased a lunch special combo and was very satisfied with the portion size. I will be coming here routinely now.“

“We haven't been here in many years. My mother-in-law is bedridden and in a nursing home. All she wanted was her favorite - Shrimp with Lobster sauce. We stopped in around lunchtime & ordered to go. The staff was VERY nice, when they heard it was her 89th bday, they put a China Chef teddy bear in our to go bag. Mother-in-law has dimensia & can't communicate well but all she kept saying was how delicious the food was & how much she adored the teddy bear. Thank you for making our meal special with her for her bday.“

“Hidden gem has been found.

Probably the best Chinese food I've had. Got the General Tso's, lightly breaded, flavorful sauce. The mushroom chicken loaded with veggies, and bursting with flavor.

The highlight for me was the szechuan pork dumplings. Flavor bombs that left your mouth delightfully tingly in only the way szechuan can.

Will be back“

“GREAT FOOD hot and sour is great“

“My friends and I went here and we had a large group, we were served very quickly and had plenty of space to eat together. The service was very nice and the food was fabulous, both in taste and price. They gave me plenty and I had leftovers. They have many options and everything tastes amazing“

“Just had an outstanding sushi supper. Thank you very much!!!!!“

“I have been to this restaurant about 5 times now and I’ve got to say best Chinese food around here when it comes to taste and value incredible portion sizes and just overall good food another thing I can say every time I come to this spot is how clean the food tastes no old oil here I’d recommend over dragon city if your in the area any day of the week“

“Kevin Ling was our server a few weeks ago and I still haven’t stopped thinking about his kindness and the yummy food. My dad and I had an amazing experience dining in — we had the entire restaurant to ourself since most people were ordering takeout. Kevin will tell you all about his hometown in China, so don’t be afraid to ask :)“

“The wife and I shared the Bo Bo Platter and the Black Pepper Steak..All hot and delicious..
Nice and attentive server.. Big portions.. Very clean..I don't understand all the negative reviews.. We'll be back !
69/10“

“I was glad we stopped in there. Food was excellent!“

“Mongolian Grills are BACK!!!!!“

“We ate inside. Small but very clean. Very friendly staff and service was great. Food was hot and fresh. Their egg foo young is excellent, and their steamed broccoli and chicken on their healthy menu tasted excellent as well. I had stopped coming to this place in the past but im glad I returned.“

“I ordered from this place for the first time. I had the Sweet and sour chicken. Price was OK because of the small size they gave me. But it was the worst sweet and sour chicken I have ever got from a Chinese restaurant. The coated chicken had all dough and hardly any chicken. And on top of that they don't give enough rice , very small serving. I know that most of the Chinese restaurants around the USA buy the chicken already dipped in breading, so I not sure where they get there little chicks from!!“

“My spouse and I went to Sizzling Wok for the first time last night. The food was excellent and very good! The pork fried rice is delicious! Plus the wontons and their huge egg rolls are very delicious! Don't let the price of the egg rolls fool you. They are $3.50 a piece but they are huge egg rolls. Definitely worth it! Also the atmosphere is very nice. Dimmed lighting. Great for a nice romantic date night. And the staff is very friendly and nice. I would definitely recommend Sizzling Wok to anyone for good Chinese food.“

“The food is amazing and doesn’t take too long to make in my personal opinion, though the “feel” of the interior isn’t exactly good the service isn’t terrible or overly great, but I would definitely keep coming back when I can.“

“This is a classic family-run Chinese restaurant. It is primarily for take-out, as accommodations for dining in are rather sparse, and their website does not show an option for delivery... but everything that I have ordered there has been good - I particularly enjoy their hot and sour soup.“

“The owners and staff are awesome people!! We frequent this establishment very often and always have a great time and experience! Food and atmosphere is awesome!! You won’t be disappointed!!“

“One time my teenage son went here late at night with my credit card because he was hungry for Chinese. He got overwhelmed ordering and spent almost $200 ordering almost everything on the menu. We ate Chinese for about a week. It was all perfectly cromulent.“

“Blue Gibbon Chinese Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant in St. Bernard offering a wide variety of Asian cuisine. From the outside, it looks very unassuming, but once you step inside, the space really opens up.

I ended up ordering takeout: shrimp fried rice and egg rolls. The egg rolls were extremely crispy, but I thought the filling could have used a bit more seasoning for my personal taste. The same could be said about the fried rice. It had a generous serving of shrimp and was enjoyable overall, but I felt it could have benefited from a little more seasoning.

All in all, the food was good, and if you're in the mood for takeout, Blue Gibbon is a great option.“

“Great large buffet selection. Food is always hot and fresh. Choose your own ingredients and build your own hibachi dinner at no extra charge as well (tip is optional). Service is excellent. We have never had to ask for refills and plates are always quickly cleared from the table. Sushi is not their strong suit, but it's a buffet and you get what you pay for in that department. There is a freezer case with Blue Bunny ice creams and other ice cream novelties. There is also a soft serve station. On the desert bar, they have the standard buffet deserts, but they also have a chocolate fondue station, although I've never really trusted those things. This place is great for families. They have handicapped parking and also no steps into the entry. However, they do not have an automatic door opener. Bathrooms are outdated but reasonably clean. Overall, this is a great place for buffet and build your own hibachi is a definite bonus.“

“I have eaten at this joint since I was a kid. The food and service are always 10/10. My favorite food is curry but never had curry chicken from a Chinese joint before. I was NOT disappointed!!! If you enjoy trying new dishes I definitely recommend the curry chicken and onion dish!! 🙏❤“

“I took my 2yr old and 7yr old here for lunch and they had a fun time cooking their own food. We got the bento lunch and it was delicious. I recommend the miso broth and spicy chicken. The mushroom broth is very light and tasty too. They keep napkins in a drawer under the front of the table which was very helpful with kids. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My son was fascinated by the robot server. We will definitely be back soon. One of the best dining experiences we've had in a long long time.“

“They got the best wings and sauce in the city and top notch customer services one of my favorite places don’t forget to try they lemonade only if you like it sweet tho“

“They have the best orange chicken of any place around. Have eaten here for years & never been disappointed ever. Since covid I run in & get it to go. Always friendly, polite & the servings are enough for 2 people or 2 meals. Thank you CHINA EXPERIENCE!!“

“Ordered a large carryout for around 20 people on a Friday night and they were easily able to accommodate. Jason was super helpful and even let me know when I had ordered too much food and fixed my order, which turned out to be the proper amount. He even threw in some Crab Rangoon on the house. I'll add this place to our usual rotation when I need to feed the staff. 👍“

“I went in to get food with my mom. Automatically they were very nice and considerate. We were taking our time with picking what we wanted to eat and they were very understanding. The one person that stood out to me was Malek. He was very nice and considerate. My mom was asking about gluten free options and he gave every option possible with explanations. Overall a really good experience and this has always been my favorite Panda Express near me. I deeply appreciate the amazing people, service, and food!!“

“I've personally been coming here for years. That have really good food, especially the crab raggoon. Best rice you can find in the state. I would give them 5 stars all the way across, but they definitely can work on their cleaning and their pickup area other than that. Good people, good atmosphere, peaceful location.“

“We were looking for recommendations for lunch after we went to the zoo. We had delivery from this place probably 5 years ago and it was so good. I talked to my friends about revisiting today and boy I'm so glad we did! Not only did we have super size portions, The food was fantastic! I recommend anyone taking a trip to the zoo to check out Ninja grill afterwards for lunch!“

“My husband and I just found our new Chinese restaurant. We ordered from here for the first time and both of us looked at each other and said, “our new place.” The food is freshly cooked and delicious.“

“This place deserves a much better rating than what currently has! My family, including my “picky about ‘chewy’ chicken” wife, all love Magic Wok! It’s all fresh and well made, and their sauces flavorful without being just straight sugar. Highly recommend Magic Wok! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This place has excellent food. It is very clean. The chicken is beautiful white meat. I absolutely love their chow mein and chop suey. My 10-year-old son who doesn't even like Chinese food loves this place. He said I would rate this place a 4.8“

“The old Princeton Buffet!!!! Soo good“

“Love this place. Delicious food at a very reasonable price. Check them out!!“

“The food was delicious and a great variety! I do recommend this restaurant.“

“Hello, why should I give four stars? Because everything is good here, the food is fine, the atmosphere is fine, the service is fine, but there is no Wi-Fi or free internet for the client. I kindly ask that there be no internet worries.And so everything is fine, unless you consider there is no free Wi-Fi here, otherwise everything is fine, everything is great, I recommend coming in“

“I visit this Panda Express often, and it’s by far the best one I’ve been to! The customer service is top-notch, everyone is friendly and welcoming. The food is always fresh and hot, especially the orange chicken, which is my favorite. You can tell they take pride in keeping the place clean, and it shows. The manager on shift even checked on us to make sure we were happy, which was a nice touch. If you’re looking for great food and great service, this is the Panda Express to visit!“