38 Best Chinese Restaurants in Nashville

“I absolutely adore Ami and her crew here. The food is always fresh, hot, and delicious! Occasionally something in the order may be wrong, but they are quick to offer a solution and fix it for you. I cannot recommend this place enough. I no longer live in the area, but when I want Chinese food, I drive over here to get it.“

“This was my wife's idea. I know, shocking that a wife can decide where to eat. LOL It was an excellent choice. We ate way more that we needed, but wanted to try multiple things on the menu. This ain't exactly what we usually eat, and wanted to hone in on what we order for future visits. I'll just get the beef soup next time, but with extra beef. It was delicious. My wife will get a steamed bun and we'll share seared pork and cabbage dumplings.“

“This was my wife's idea. I know, shocking that a wife can decide where to eat. LOL It was an excellent choice. We ate way more that we needed, but wanted to try multiple things on the menu. This ain't exactly what we usually eat, and wanted to hone in on what we order for future visits. I'll just get the beef soup next time, but with extra beef. It was delicious. My wife will get a steamed bun and we'll share seared pork and cabbage dumplings.“

“I really like the atmosphere and the hot pot at this restaurant.“

“We've enjoyed this restaurant many times while visiting Vanderbilt. Yesterday, our very attentive server, Scott, delivered the usual really great meal.
Scott also secured my credit card that I left behind, so that I could retrieve it today. Thanks to PF Chang and especially Scott.“

“Try the teriyaki chicken it's amazing!! Also try any of the salads with the sesame dressing it's sooo good. I love this place. It's clean and not to crowded for lunch time meals. Delish 💕 photos of teriyaki chicken with low mein and teriyaki beef with white rice. Yum!!“

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“This was my wife's idea. I know, shocking that a wife can decide where to eat. LOL It was an excellent choice. We ate way more that we needed, but wanted to try multiple things on the menu. This ain't exactly what we usually eat, and wanted to hone in on what we order for future visits. I'll just get the beef soup next time, but with extra beef. It was delicious. My wife will get a steamed bun and we'll share seared pork and cabbage dumplings.“

“I have been coming here since I started working near by about a year ago and all I can say is this place is exceptional. The staff are always friendly and amazing, the food is always hot and ready when they say it will be, and just the overall vibe of the place is so welcoming. If I could give more than 5 stars I absolutely would!“

“Been my favorite for 27 years ,great service and wonderful food . My granddaughter's favorite after school ," let's grab a snack " ,speaks volumes.“

“Have ordered from here MANY times, and have ALWAYS enjoyed everything we have tried!“

“A great treat from beautiful China… A cultural experience in sampling the variety of choices (and there are many) you are given to make your selection. I have been eating at this restaurant for over seven years now and it is by far my most favorite Asian cuisine. Not only is the food exceptional, the service too is SUPERB!!! The last time I was there Gilda (aka Gina) was my waitress. She is extremely customer oriented, friendly, professional and always works to get your food out to you in a timely manner. If an error is made in the placement of your order she will do all within her power to correct it and make it right for the customer. Another waitress to ask for when you arrive is Julia. If you are visiting or just passing through Nashville I highly recommend China Cottage. Out of 5 Stars on the scale of 1 - 5 I give them a. “5”. ???“

“Door dash,UberEats and Grubhub“

“Cashier so sweet n friendly. Busy on Christmas eve. Food hot and good. Better than average for me. Lots of food they give. My son really liked the general tso, says it was the best he's had in long time. Vege chow mein was super yummy too, 1st time eating it. Glad I came here tonight.“

“The best place for fast Asian food in Nashville. Has not changed in over 20 years.“

“Excellent Chinese food that is fairly priced! My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed our take out order. $29 for two plates stuffed to the brim and plenty of leftovers. Flavor was superb and service was fast. This is an awesome little hole in the wall spot and the closest place to us as well! Will be going again soon! I had orange chicken w/fried rice and my wife got sesame chicken w/ Lo Mein.“

“The food is very average, with some of the chicken being tough, and gamey, other than that, I sampled just about everything else, and it was pretty good.

The prices are very fair, and the staff is very friendly, attentive, and they hustle.“

“Overall, the meal was pretty good. The portions are massive, and the service was spot on. The price is spot on as well. I got the crab Rangoon, pork fried rice, and bourbon chicken extra spicy. The flavor of everything was really good. There were a couple of small misses. The rice was slightly undercooked, but plenty of meat and veggies. The bourbon chicken had lots of broccoli and flavor. The sauce was pretty thin for the chicken. I would go back for sure and try something else, because it was all pretty good. There were a crab Rangoons were cooked perfectly, and had plenty of filling. They also gave a nice big side of sweet and sour sauce.“

“This is a quick place to get quick snacks for the kids. The kids saw someone with the tanghulu so they must have one each as well. It was $8.20 for one tanghulu each. The tanghulu was already premade so she handed us after we paid for it within two minutes.

They also have boba tea and food. The prices seem a little high for the food received.“

“I ordered chicken lo mein, egg drop soup and sesame chicken. The soup was amazing. The soup chips were not so great. The chicken lo mein was really good, amazing, my wife liked it. I liked the sesame chicken but I like most sesame chicken, not all of them though. I would definitely eat again and try more foods. The rice was not stale or dry. Was good.“

“We were driving to Chicago and we had to stop by Tennessee and we were craving Chinese food that is close to our hotel. They were quick. The dumplings were delicious. I ordered a small lo mein but it was still a big serving. Definitely recommend them if you’re in the area. Didnt have pictures cause we were hungry and ate them all 😂😋“

“I love the cheese wontons and crispy orange chicken the eggrolls are really good I eat here a lot they give you decent portion sizes everything is always fresh I recently tried the crispy chicken wings with sauce omg so delicious and the lo mein is so yummy“

“I love this restaurant. It’s a family favorite in Nashville, we’ve been going for years. It’s our go-to for comfort food whenever we’re in the area & it’s always a pleasure to come in & know we’re recognized ♡ The food is super reasonably priced & prepared quickly & I look forward to visiting again!!“

“GET THE TERIYAKI CHICKEN. From the moment I took my first bite, I was transported. The flavors were harmonious and rich, the sweetness of the glaze balanced beautifully with its savory depth, and the tenderness of the chicken was nothing short of exquisite. It was clear that this dish wasn’t merely cooked, but crafted with intention, precision, and, I dare say, love. It stood out not just as a meal, but as an experience. One that has lingered in my memory long after the last bite.“

“Been going for all my life my favorite is the sesame chicken“

“Traveling through and man will I tell you. This place is great. Super cool vibe when you walk in, everyone super friendly and man. Takeout portions are a hit or miss sometimes. If you get curry sometimes the sauce to meat ratio is out of wack. Here… it was perfect. Great portions on the curry and pad Thai. The spring rolls were great. Spice level is solid. I got the red curry hot. And for me, it’s perfect. And they have this hot sauce that they threw in the bag. Idk what it is but DAMN it’s good. Definitely will come back next time I’m in town.“

“This place rocks! We've been here a few times (always takeout) and it's by far the best Chinese we've had in TN so far! There's lots of good Thai, Indian, and Japanese food around us in Mt Juliet, but there's really not a good Chinese restaurant, which is a damn shame (we're transplants from the Northeast). We stumbled upon China Spring while driving around and this is now our go-to as the quality of the food is always top-notch. They have a standard menu, but the flavors are so much better here than anywhere else. It's a bit of a drive for us, but it's totally worth it and I highly recommend coming here if you're in the mood for some damn good Chinese food!“

“Ordered a large Beef Lo Mein. The food was pretty good but it won’t knock your socks off. The noodles were well seasoned and had great texture, the veggies were good, but the beef could have done with a little more seasoning. For the price, it definitely hit the spot. I wish it wasn’t fried in shortening, but if I wanted a health forward meal, I would've gone somewhere else. The lady working the front counter was nice. Would give it like 4.3 stars but since that’s not an option, we’ll round it up.“

“Thank you so much to the restaurant China Spring, I had a large order for Saturday, October 5, at 3:30, and my food was hot, delicious, perfect, and my Youth Group and families loved it, and ask me where they are located. China Spring is the best restaurant, and I recommend the Teriyaki Chicken and the Mongolian Beef, but all of their food is wonderful, fresh, and good!💖💖💖💖💖“

“The food is so delicious although I had my Chinese fix already, I had to return for my son who wanted the same thing I had a couple days ago. Not too pleased with placing my card for payment in your hands and you placing it on the counter, where’s the mutual respect, not cool. Very pleased with the fact that I ordered diet shrimp and broccoli and inquired about garlic sauce. They added it no problem. Pros and cons I suppose. They were friendly enough today (I got the sisters mixed up). The vegetable fried rice here is my fav in Nashville, no one and I mean no one does it better! And the soft fried teriyaki chicken is everything coming from a real fatty!! The portions are plentiful, the broccoli was not over cooked and the flavor of the dishes is simply delish. I am very big on customer service, but all things considered, especially in 2025, I will definitely be going back. Give them a try. The food does not disappoint.“

“Great service, AMAZING food!!“

“A good example of a great Panda Express it stays open really late and always serves hot food. I believe it's because they sell so much from walk-ins like me to DoorDash and Uber Eats. The employees are also super nice. I've been here several times late at night and never had a bad experience with the food or people.“

“TLDR; Great food! Don't be scared of the building!
We were super skeptical about this place when we pulled up, but oh boy where we wrong! It was definitely a takeout Chinese food place, and had all of the old food pictures on the wall, and the exact menu as any other cheap Chinese food place. The mixed reviews had me worried they were going to be garbage but folks, I could not be more wrong!
The food was absolutely delicious! I got sesame chicken combination and my partner got Orange chicken combination, which both came with fried rice and egg rolls. We got drinks added on and the bill was under 30$! I *wish* i had gotten an order of crab rangoon because I just know that would have been put of this world. Everything was super hot and fresh out of the kitchen, with thick flavorful sauces! Everyone said the rice was old in other reviews but my rice was absolutely perfect 👌 The egg rolls were crisp and left us wishing we had more!
Forgive the pictures because we did eat it in the car at 9 pm, but you could easily take it home or to a park to eat. But be warned! Our portions were absolutely huge and we had to bring the rest home!“

“The service here was really friendly and all their selections were continuously stocked in the middle of lunch time.

The only downer is that the portions seemed to be lacking from what I am used to seeing at Panda Express. #shrinkflation.

The Blazing Bourbon Chicken was really good and should be a permanent menu item.“

“Always fast, delicious, kind, and friendly. China King truly cares and takes pride in what they do. It is our all-time favorite Chinese delivery place (out of many cities and states). We are proud to support this excellent local small business!“

“Over the years I've eaten at a number of different panda expresses. This is by far my favorite, as the staff has always been friendly, and has always remembered my friends and I when we come in.
I haven't been able to come in for a few months, but I came back in and they still remembered me like I had never left. They always serve good food, hot and fresh.“

“This was my wife's idea. I know, shocking that a wife can decide where to eat. LOL It was an excellent choice. We ate way more that we needed, but wanted to try multiple things on the menu. This ain't exactly what we usually eat, and wanted to hone in on what we order for future visits. I'll just get the beef soup next time, but with extra beef. It was delicious. My wife will get a steamed bun and we'll share seared pork and cabbage dumplings.“

“The effort is there. The flavor is there. I’m sure this is mom and pop shop and certainly want to be supportive. The rice noodles were on point and not many places can get this one right.

Very keen to try out other dishes and appreciate this as an additional noodle option in the city!“