34 Best Chinese Restaurants in Hamilton

“Amazing dining experience! Two people, lunch buffet. Upper James, Hamilton, ON. CAD $26, plus a senior's discount of 20%. Great value. Wonderful selections of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, including sushi and sashimi. Great taste. Great service. Hot hand towels before and after the meal is a nice touch. Clean washrooms. Can't beat the Mandarin restaurant for an overall great dining experience.“

“Very good fresh made food, very hospitable. Try the curry chicken with naan“

“Been coming to Iron Chef for years now. Very unassuming and family run local favorite for Dim Sum, however I have been recently coming for some of the larger format dishes. This go around was Szechuan Beef, BBQ Pork LoMein and lemon chicken. Lemon chicken crispy outside and tender meat with a thick lemon sauce (the best kind). Not too sweet but a good balance with the crispy outside. The Lo Mein noodles tender with nice slices of bbq pork and perfectly cooked broccoli. The Szechuan beef nice and tender with ample amounts of mushroom and peppers with just enough kick, however get a side of their house chili sauce and you’ll thank me later.

Overall it’s always a solid meal and service is definitely prompt and friendly, especially when you get to know the family a bit more. While takeout is their forte, it’s nice just to sit and eat the dishes fresh out of the kitchen.“

“I LOVE SZECHUAN NOODLE BOWL <33 I recommend it to all my friends and have been there like once a month the last 2 or 3 months. was there today and like a couple days ago! the braised beef and pork are both delicious and the service is always so kind. a routine favorite hamilton spot of mine since moving here and I'd recommend it to all :))“

“For the life of me, I cannot understand why anyone would be giving East City a nasty review. I was a long time customer of Pagoda on Concession St and then it started to go way down hill. I tried East City and have been a customer of theirs for quite a number of years now. The customer service is awesome and the people are so friendly and the food is to die for! Kudos East City!!“

“Great Pad Thai, fresh spring rolls, new ownership that has the right setup. Give it a try if in Stoney Creek area!“

“I'm placing an order today as soon as they open. (3pm) After reading the reviews, I'll admit I'm a bit nervous. Some of the items I'm ordering, other's reviews have been not so great. It's for my dad's 90th birthday. Just a small get together. Maybe we should have went to the Mandarin...much less $ as its All You Can Eat but we want to support local. Plus dad is a bit unsteady. I'll update this review after we eat our, hopefully, wonderful food.“

“Great food, great prices and great service. I highly recommend you try this place!“

“Honestly, most comical waiting experience of my life: Took 45 minutes to get one order of veggie dumplings. Was it worth the wait? I’d say not really—they were good—but my boyfriend loved them. He thought they were the best pan fried vegan dumplings he’d ever had—and we’ve had a lot. It’s a one man show in this place, and it’s a very authentic experience, but we were just floored by the wait when we were 2 of 4 people in there; right when we thought he’d forgotten about us, he gave us the food. Regardless, it’s a pretty decent vegan snack in the area, and you get a lot of them for the price.“

“1st visit…. Services was quick… food was HOT, fresh and portions were wonderful We are new to Hamilton and this is now our go too Chinese food take out Thank you we also like how you pack the orders … The Lang Family“

“Food has been just as good for the last 20 years and service has also been great!“

“Ordered For the first time tonight at 4:30 and the food was fantastic. If I had to be critical I would say cook those delicious veg for less time for that snappy crunch and crisp up those chicken balls a tiny bit more. Deeelicious! Good job guys. I will definitely order again.“

“South China has always been our go-to Chinese takeout choice for Cantonese-style food. Growing up in Markham certainly sets the bar for Chinese food very high, and ever since discovering South China nearly a decade ago I have never had to leave a homesick craving for crispy fried Cantonese chow mein unsatisfied ❤ (seriously, ask for the crispy noodle). Other standout dishes include the sweet and sour pork (brings me back to some of the more upscale Chinese restaurants back in the day in terms of texture and quality--no mushy battered gristle here!), stir fried beef rice noodle, beef with black bean sauce rice noodle (which was taken off the menu at some point but I still order it and they still make it perfect for us!), Shanghai noodle, Singapore style vermicelli, and the egg sauce rice noodle with shrimp. Yang chow fried rice is a must. Thank you South China for being a taste of my childhood family dinners here in Hamilton!!“

“Service & atmosphere I can’t speak on because I got takeout & the interior of the restaurant isn’t for dining in, but food was made on time for my pick up.

As for the food, overall pretty good.
General & Orange good portions & flavour with a bit of kick on the general
Breaded id really recommend a sauce like the sweet and sour with it
Mixed Lacked variety of good vegetables had a lot of onion but seasoned well
really good in taste & portion. Pro Tip ask for a side of gravy and put it on top of your noodles

Nothing that will blow your socks off but just a really solid Chinese spot that will satisfy your craving & deliver on its fair price point.“

“Authentic, fresh, and spicy Sichuan food with lots of veggies, served by a gracious and knowledgeable owner.“

“Absolutely amazing food and excellent customer service, I wish they had a Mr.dumpling in Kitchener,“

“Been ordering from here for years. Food is always hot and delivery is quick.. Always pleasant on the phone. No complaints here... 👌“

“We expected a party of approx 20 people on Jan 24/26 but due to the weather we had 3 people that flew out early from Pearson to Logan Airport and around 4 went home immediaely after the 'due' because they were from out of town. That left 13 of us. Since we had reserved, we still had a round table for 13 in the back of the restaurant. We decided to go with a family style format and actually ordered way too much food. The portions were large and tasty, from the egg rolls + spring rolls to a variety of dishes that satisfied everyone. We were extremely well looked after despite the restaurant getting busier. We were happy to see other parties in and out as January is very slow in the restaurant business. I dealt with someone on 3 occasions before we arrived and he assured me he woud make our dinner worth while. And he did. We ended up with one extra at the table designated for a comfortable 12 and that was okay. We also had our beloved SIL in a wheelchair to boot. We thought that would not be possible when we were expecting 20. Needles to say, we were not rushed, our food was excellent, we had good conversation around a round table and to add,.....it was a great experience. If ANYTHING, the room we were in could actual benefit from adding material or whatever on the walls, ceiling in order to cut way back on the noise. The table for 12 was far better than having 13 seated in a long table but noise barriers would help 100%. Thank you DRAGON COURT for an excellent experience You were recommeded by one of the folks who was at our table and did not disappoint.“

“We have been ordering from here for over 12 years. Consistently good food, friendly service and good portions!“

“Pays Homage to the OG Le Chinois downtown Hamilton with the flavours the Stand out is the Crispy Orange beef. I recall having this years ago in Hamilton and Burlington sit down restaurants. But happy to make the trek up near Limeridge to get my hands on this stuff. So crispy. Flavours bursting and enough zip to make your mouth a little spicy. Just wish they’d sprinkle some orange zest and add an organ slice or 2 to fancy it up. However well worth the visit alone. Owner is super friendly and funny. Always smiling no matter how busy he is. Very personable. Can’t say enough about this place. Hits in all the right spots !“

“We had the Saozi Beef noodles, the Beijing dumplings and Braised Chicken on Rice. The food was really flavourful and delicious with a homemade quality. The beef noodles dish is on the spicier side so if you have a low spice tolerance order with caution. The atmosphere accompanied the homemade quality of food with a home like environment. Our server was very kind, water is self serve which worked really well for us. The tip is included in your meal cost but very well deserved.“

“On this day 07/23/2025 about 4:00 P.M. we were at Cente Mall, dropped into the Food Court, we were both a bit hungry, wife got the consommé soup (it was piping hot and a nice tasty broth), I on the other hand went with the rice or chow Mein with (1) item for $11.59 + HST. I got the Sesame Chicken with the Chow Mein combined together. It was just plain Chow Mein, and Sesame Chicken was nicely batter with a sweet taste to the sauce that covered it. The food was tasty, but only thing preventing it giving it a 5 star rating, although the food looks heated and hot in their containers (stainless steel), the food was at best a tad warm? If this food was served hot, I would rate it higher. Nice friendly service on board, cheerfully serving the customers on their requests. Plenty of food served, I’ll have enough to take home and heat it up, to my expectations.“

“My wife and I were regular customers of their restaurant from the late 1980's to the early 2000's. We have always enjoyed their food . We occasionally get takeout from them and still enjoy their great food . They still have a great menu and great specials.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheung’s has the BEST Chinese food! I’ve been eating here since I was a kid, and the dry garlic ribs are still my absolute favourite. 🤤 The portions are always generous, especially for the price, and the food is consistently delicious.
What makes Cheung’s even more special is that it’s a lovely family-owned business. The lady at the front is always super, super nice and she knows her customers so well. That personal touch means a lot and is something you just don’t get everywhere anymore.
If you’re looking for great Chinese food, generous portions, good prices, and that friendly family-business feeling, Cheung’s is the place to go! ❤️
I highly recommend the dry garlic ribs!
Angie“

“We ordered the full roast pig Filipino style and it was the best lechon we've had. It was pre-cut in perfectly sized pieces and it was delicious! This roast pig was the hit of our party and every piece was eaten. Thank you so much! We'll definitely be ordering again.“

“Very convenient and nice spot to grab a plate if you’re near by or just living in the neighborhood, food looks vibrant, eggroll is huge, tempuras are amazing here.
Most negative reviews feel like people who are just entitled, one is complaining about their DoorDash driver even though that has nothing to do with the restaurant, don’t think he’s smart enough to realize but that made me want to leave a review to justify this place“

“I used to order from their other location on the corner of Main St. and Kenilworth, before the store closed. While it might not be the absolute best Chinese food out there, it is a solid, enjoyable meal. For the price you pay, you get a good sized portion of food.“

“EXCELLENT. Ordered randomly being new to Hamilton - and it is the best Chinese food we have ever had. Generous serving size, piping hot and absolutely delicious! Will be our new "go to" and have already recommended to friends.“

“We’ve ordered directly from Lucky Chinese, for delivery, a few times now. We are delighted with the phone service, the delivery service, the prices on the website match what they charge, and especially the food.
The food arrives hot, and delicious, the appearance and quality is excellent. We haven’t had chinese this good in years. We’ll keep ordering from Lucky Chinese. Please keep up the great job!“

“Ok let me start by saying my family had gone to one and only one Chinese food establishment for the last 25yrs. They sadly closed this year so we had to search for a new place and I can officially say we have found our new FAVORITE spot!!!

The service (I ordered pickup) was very professional and pleasant.
When I arrived to pick up food, had a nice conversation while I waited and it was just an overall great first experience.

The food was fantastic! Everything we ordered had great taste and the portions were good as well.

We will definitely be ordering more from them in the future!!!“

“We've going to Shanghai for about 13 years now love the place but last night wow it was so busy I know it was family day but I think there was only one person working in the kitchen they told us it will be ready in 30 minutes an hour and half later it was ready but the food is excellent we'll be coming back.“

“Fresh tasty food for a very reasonable price. $15 all in for rice chow mien and orange chicken, food is constantly being refreshed. At 4:30 there’s already a lineup, so the turnover of food is fresh. The mall is not where you want to sit and eat it. But as most takeaway Chinese food places you don’t eat the food there. I hope this small business doesn’t get affected by some reviews about the people in the mall..unfortunately that’s what most cities look like now .“

“Ordered last minute and close to closing time on a Sunday evening. Lady was nice on the phone. Take out food was very fresh and tasty. Nice take out containers and we'll presented. Lemon chicken was very thick, general tao chicken was great and the Cantonese chow mein was on point! This will be my go to Chinese take out place!“