50 Best Chinese Restaurants near South Houston

“Outstanding service, wide range of food, just don't eat the crawfish. Husband and I both had some and are paying the price. The food is so good we are going again in spite of the upset stomach. What's a lil tummy trouble between friends anyways?“

“muchas gracias por su atención, es excelente el servicio y muy rica la comida y se puede pasar una rato muy agradable con la familia y amigos.“

“Great food, great service!“

“Absolutely fantastic Mongolian beef! However, the only downsides to the meal are very small egg rolls and the Fried Rice does not have much flavor to it.
I'm still giving it 5 stars for the fantastic main dish and fresh brew iced tea.“

“Me and my wife were craving noodles, so we searched on Google Maps and found Pei Wei right next to us. I opened their website to order, and when it asked to use my location, I clicked yes. We placed the order and drove there… only to find out I accidentally ordered from the Houston (Northwest Plaza) location.

I met Zachary, who I think is the assistant manager, and honestly he’s one of the best people I’ve dealt with in any restaurant. He told me to call the other location and request a refund. I called, but the cashier said she didn’t have the privileges to do a refund. So I just made a new order in the store and accepted the loss.

When Zachary asked me again and I told him they refused the refund, he was shocked. He immediately reached out to his manager, and the next day I got a call from the Northwest Plaza location — and they refunded my order. That alone tells you the level of care and professionalism this guy has. I’ve eaten in restaurants all over the world, and I can say this is one of the best customer service experiences I’ve ever had. Zachary deserves recognition, and I’m sure he’ll be a great manager in the future.

What we ordered
- Sweet Soy Chicken Dumplings — $6.79
Tasty, solid 8/10
- NEW! Firecracker Chicken Dumplings — $6.79
Also tasty, a bit spicy, 7/10
- Thai Coconut Curry Chicken — $12.49
The star of the night. Absolutely 10/10. We’re definitely getting it again.
- Spicy Drunken Noodles (Chicken) — $12.49
Good flavor, 7/10
- Crab Wontons — $2.99
Very good, crispy, 9/10, but the sauce wasn’t my favorite
- Kid’s Chicken Lo Mein — $6.49
Decent, simple, 6/10

I would suggest adding more options to the kids’ meals of different noodle types so families can try more things.“

“Waiter Mack was so accommodating. Helped answer all our concerns we had someone with allergy restrictions. Everyone was satisfied even our young picky eater. Thanks for making our outing an enjoyable one. Everyone enjoyed each item. Sweet n sour chicken, orange chicken, and Changs chicken and sides. :)“

“Love China Garden! Food is excellent!“

“I was excited when I saw this place pop up on my search for dumplings. When I walked in the place was decorated with some really cool styling drawings of big goldfish that looked like they were swimming on the walls. The lighting was nice and actually romantic. My waiter walked up and kindly sat me and brought me a pitcher of lemon and water with this neat cup. I ordered the beef and shrimp soup dumplings and some mushroom and beef pan dumplings. The pan dumplings came with a dipping sauces that compliments them very well, there were other condiments on the table to make it spicier. The food was freshly prepared and the textures wowed me! The soup dumplings were delicate and great texture with lovely fragrant flavors. After the dumplings I got an order of sesame balls. They came fresh and hot. I took them to go because I could not eat another bite. This place is definitely on my favorites list. I have to come back to try more items from the menu!“

“Best quality of food! Just give it a try“

“Food is delicious!

*2026
Ive been coming here for almost 10 years and the food never fails to impress me. Always so flavorful and very affordable. Yesterday was my first time dining in for my dad's birthday and it didn't disappoint. Plates were overflowing with food, staff were very friendly and attentive. Love it! If you've never tried their food it is a must.“

“We ordered online. The process was easy and we were able to pick up through the drive thru. The food was great. I had and combo meal, and my husband had the Singapore rice noodles. Both were spicy and very tasty. The portions were generous enough to get 2 servings out of each meal. This place is great!“

“delicious. the coffee is great. the salad has this sweet tangy savory something on it that so delicious. the E4 is AMAZING. definitely will be back“

“My childhood spot will always be Timmy Chan’s 🔥
The wings, fried rice, and lemonade still hit the same every single time 😮‍💨💯
If you grew up in Houston, you already know this place is part of the culture. Fast, fresh, and always satisfying. Definitely a 10/10 childhood comfort food spot ❤️🍗🍚“

“The food here is delicious that you will be back to try more dishes. Passing thru but when we do we stop here it's the best. The cook is the artist here, delicious for sure!“

“We’ve been coming here for a while now and this place has never disappointed me !
Everything always comes out hot and ready to go🫶🏻 please try out the cheese puffs they’re so freaking big and delicious ! The guy in front is very friendly and polite too 😎
Good price and great service !“

“I ordered a pepper steak dinner and chicken wings. The food is authentic and beyond full of flavor. I can't even begin to tell you how this food just made my heart warm. To be in Houston and only have panda express and no real CHINESE food... Man boy oh boy 😂 I'm happy to have found Linda & Christina!!! That is a family that knows them pots.“

“We went 6/24/22 for lunch. The food & service was outstanding. The food was fresh and wonderful. The service couldn't have been better. Definitely plan on your back.“

“The best place to eat a delicious Chinese food, the people who serve it are very beautiful and friendly, you eat well, they serve you well and also cheap and the soup they sell (Vegetable Soup) 100% recommended for 10 years I have been attending with my Family for what a good restaurant it is.“

“Clean. Remodeled December 2021. Ample parking. Great food. Friendly and caring staff.“

“They offer an extensive selection of food at very reasonable prices. My dad and I went for lunch and the lunch portions are very generous. Pros: there was no wait time to be seated, our server was courteous, generous portions. Cons: while my dad loved his orange chicken, my dish was good (grilled red fish) but didn't really have any seasoning. It was topped with grilled onions which were very good. I would be willing to go back and try a different entree.“

“Bamboo China Café is one of my favorite restaurants. I absolutely love the food—it’s always delicious and prepared with great care. The service is excellent, and all the ladies are very kind and attentive. Everyone who works there is super friendly and makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. I highly recommend this place and always enjoy coming back. Excellent food and outstanding customer service!“

“First time eating here I ordered take out pretty large order it was fast also. I love egg drop soup and they did not disappoint. I absolutely loved this place. It's hard to find good Chinese Food in the City. Definitely will return. The ladies at the register were nice also“

“I’ve been coming here since I was about three years old, and it’s still my favorite Chinese restaurant. The food is consistently delicious, the prices are very reasonable, and the service is always excellent.

It has a calm, peaceful atmosphere, and it’s usually not crowded—often just a few families dining at a time, including mine. Honestly, it deserves a lot more attention because it really is a great place.“

“Star Chef has a variety of dumplings you can order. They have steamed (vegetable, pork, or chicken), pan fried pork, and deep fried pork or chicken. ThI've tried all of the ones that Star Chef has and enjoy each one. You can get a mixed dozen for $9.99 plus tax but it's a good portion. They also have an excellent WonTon soup! Their customer service is impeccable and they go out of their way to make sure you have a good experience each and every time.“

“Small parking lot

Excellent customer service

Order using QR code on table
There was some confusion about payment process. You may be able to pay online but I paid with server.

Ordered pork Xiao long bao dumpling, sweet and sour cucumbers, and Thai tea. Great taste.“

“What a delightful find! This unpretentious little restaurant really surprised us. First impression: Clean as a whistle, big menu, exceptional prices, friendly and helpful staff. We had s/s pork, human beef, shrimp lo mein, fried rice and eggrolls. Yum to all. Delicious traditional prep, huge portions. We took home twice what we ate. Atmosphere OK, tables and chairs, order at the counter. When you go WOK right in and tell John we sent you.“

“Super friendly gentleman greeted me and personally helped me select a menu option. I went with one that was loaded with vegetables, chicken, and seafood. It came with a generous side of tasty rice. To be candid, I was shocked to find such a pallet pleasure, at such a reasonable price.
I absolutely do recommend this place for your asain food cravings. I was the only one inside, but the drive through was constant and steady, appearing to be a local drive-thru favorite.“

“Ist time visit. Got the cheese puff appetizer. Fried pork dumplings.
Both really good, but would be awesome if the sauces that came with both were served warm. The cold sauces cooled down my food too fast. Coke to drink. Total bill with 20% tip was 24 bucks.
I want to try the house special fried rice on my next visit.
Great service. Not crowded at 7.30 Sunday evening.“

“Absolutely delicious. I got the general chicken with fried rice and 2 egg rolls.

I have to start off by saying it was the best fried rice I've ever had from a restaurant. The rice was soft, and just a little chewy, not overly mushy or crunchy, cooked just right. The flavor was lightly sweet and eggy, unlike the fried rice I have had from other places that was dry and drowned in overpowering soy sauce. It was great both on its own and paired with the chicken.

And now the general chicken itself was perfect. The meat was juicy and tender, there was plenty of veggies (I especially loved the crispness of the water chestnuts), and the sauce was spicy and full of flavor; it tasted a bit like sriracha.

The dinner meal portion size was very generous, too. I didn't take a picture because I was not expecting to leave a review, but I was starting to feel full halfway through it.

The wait for my food was on the longer side, but I know that's because it was being made fresh, and the wait staff was very friendly and kept me updated.

All in all, I am 100 percent coming back, and I am telling my friends and family.“

“It's location puts it a little off of everyone's Culinary map, but we found the food to be very enjoyable here. Given the options for Asian food fast casual in the greater Heights area. Their menu is a mix of Chinese, Vietnamese, and even one or two Thai entrees.

I thought my wife's bún and my phó were perfectly fine and I would order either again.

Don't forget this place. It is really nice and convenient.

You can make an outing of it. Gas on Patton. Car wash across the street. Nail salon. And then grocery shopping at Fiesta. LOL.

We also had spring rolls and a mango smoothie.

We will be back.

Nice people.“

“Love their food, best food and always friendly. Give them a chance and believe it will change ur liking for GREAT Chinese food“

“best roast duck anywhere. I have been eating their wonderful food since I was 10 years old, I'm 60 now!“

“I come here all the time food is always good, hot and fresh. Not to mention they provide you with a lot of food, works out great to bring for lunch the next day. So bring a date, friend(s), your kids or by yourself I promise you won't be disappointed. Hope to see you there

Thank you Wok D'Lite“

“Inexpensive Chinese food. If this is something you enjoy, China Ocean will not disappoint. Egg rolls are good, and their green beans were great. I had orange chicken, it was good. Service was fast and friendly. There's a lot of places to eat in the downtown underground, and this one is decent enough to eat at more than once. Not impressive enough for five stars, but it is good.“

“Food is pretty good
We made a reservation and for some reason they wanted our party to sit separately. Which was weird
They also almost never picked up our plates or brought refills
The place is super nice on the inside though !“

“Great atmosphere enjoyed the music it was live!“

“I went through the drive through and ordered some vegetable fried rice with extra vegetables and two egg rolls. They gave me enough to feed three people and the vegetables were hot and delicious! The egg rolls were also delicious. Big bites of broccoli, carrots and eggs. Definitely will be back!“

“Amazing family owned joint. Cool wood carvings on wall and chill ceiling tiles. Service is always amazing, food to match. Non hurried vibe even late. Two can splurge for under $50. Most meals $14 and down with generous portions.
Tell the server the shrimp toast people sent ya lol.“

“Exceptional food taste and quality! The service also exceeded expectations. 100% recommend this restaurant.“

“Food taste pretty good but the service is a little slow.“

“Yang's kitchen has great food and outstanding takeout service. I did read a bunch of poor reviews, but after eating the food Im taking them as the person having a bad day. The orange chicken was hot and delicious, spicy chicken wings were out of this world!!! Cool way to separate yourselfs from the others was the wheat fortune cookie. :) Overall I cannot complain bout anything I will be returning. Keep up the hard work!!“

“Delicious food, great customer service & restaurant is always clean. Love this place!“

“I'm a newbie and I love this place. The pan-fried fork dumplings are wonderful. Fried just right. Make sure you get the dipping sauce!!! It's special. Not plain soy sauce. I could drink it, it's so good. The owner is a very nice man. He works the front counter. Very nice, hardworking, down-to-earth person. I highly recommend this little spot for a good meal to go.“

“I often this place and everytime the food is more delicious than the last. The service is great every worker is kind and respectful and go out of their way to ensure you received your food. The food is always hot and freshly made and super flavorful. Definitely one of my favorite Chinese spots.“

“The atmosphere feels amazing and also has this "aesthetic" view inside. The food is what you expect, really good Chinese food and for a fair price. I do recommend this chain if you would like some good and quick food to go, especially to workers.“

“Maybe not the most exquisite but what I have had here has always been great.

Now I haven't lived in the area for a good while, not even the state to be honest, but I'm coming back and I will be stopping in here as soon as I can.“

“Great prices! Great food! Large portions! Love it and I make it my mission to return to this place every chance I get. I wish we had a restaurant like this where I live.“

“The only issue I ever have here is the CHOW MEIN :( Any time I order during a specific time slot, the chow mein is usually PERFECT consistency & flavorful. If I buy at ANY other hour the chow mein is either flavorless (but edible) or over cooked to the point its GUMMY & inedible 😭 The consistency was like playdoh going down my throat 🥲😂 This leads me to believe I only like the chow mein when one specific employee is on shift & I need to figure out their schedule so I can have perfect panda every time LOL. Give that guy/gal a raise!“

“I have dined in twice and ordered via delivery twice. Good service but a little slow. The food was good and taste fresh. When ordering this evening, my experience was not so great. I ordered the crispy shrimp walnut entree which was hit and miss with sauce on the mainly breaded shrimps not enough sauce especially on the bottom . NOTE: There plenty of walnuts pieces on the dish. Also,I ordered the crispy fish pieces which were good but the container was not ventilated to prevent moist fish. I think I will stick with the dine in experience and not do take out. Overall, I do like this food and restaurant.“

“food was amazing, I had the cabbage bowl. When I say this young lady I mean Chef Michelle is an amazing cook everything is made with love. She ask you your spice level also is patient with you if its your first time I will be back tomorrow. Prices are not inflated and food is the best of quality.

Dietary restrictions: She explain to me that the cabbage bowl could be vegan or non vegan. Great options

Parking: 11117 south post oak rd.“