17 Best Chinese Restaurants near Salem

“My family has always loved this restaurant. Salem Szechuan has been consistent over the years. recommend: hot and sour soup 👌 chicken with garlic sauce 😋“

“As a long-time Roanoke resident and local Realtor, I stopped by this small Chinese spot after a busy day to grab my favorite takeout — Mei Fun with two egg rolls and a Sprite. It has all the charm you’d expect from a cozy, “mom-and-pop,” hole-in-the-wall restaurant — but what really stood out was the respectful service and reasonable wait for fresh, hot food. While the flavor was decent, the staff’s attention to detail made the experience memorable. They even double-checked my order, adding chopsticks and napkins without me having to ask — a simple touch that shows they care about quality. If you’re in the Roanoke area and craving a quick, no-fuss takeout spot with friendly service, this little gem is worth a visit!“

“Best Chinese food in the area! Friendly and clean.“

“You will not find better. This is the best Chinese-American cuisine I have ever had, hands-down. I have never, in the 22 years of dining on this delicious food, ever had a bad meal or a messed up order. They are consistent and have always been even more than generous with the servings. Much love to this business and those who run it.(just ordered again, still top notch)(Edited review again 2026, been a few more years, still top quality and great people, very friendly and honest owner too.“

“Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum“

“My husband and I eat here at least once per week for several years and are never disappointed. Consistently the best Chinese anywhere. The hostesses, servers/wait staff, and just everyone are polite, friendly, efficient.“

“I have been eating here for almost 25 years. Everytime is always great! Hands down the best Chinese food in Roanoke!! I have moved away but every time I visit I have to eat here! If you have not tried it you should! I promise it will become your favorite as well!“

“Beef Nigimaki and Orange peel Shrimp were excellent and so was the service. Thanks Shirley“

“Hadn't had China Lite in years, but had a craving for Chinese food on my lunch break so I ordered it and everything was so fresh and delicious. China Lite is one of the only places that doesn’t put egg in their fried rice. The sweet and sour chicken was fresh and delicious.“

“Called in my food they said 15 minutes I got the orange chicken and general tsos combo plate and an order of crab Rangoons food was fresh hot and tastes so good! Also best duck sauce around 😮‍💨 also all of this was only 30!🤩 amazing fortune cookies to!“

“Good food if you go during the day for lunch. Don't go for dinner. They sell out of food early and won't put anymore out even when they are still open. Good lunch spot. Don't count on going for dinner and them actually having food to sell. Don't waste your time going for dinner. Drove out of my way bc my son loves this place. Got there at 5 and half the food was out, i asked if they could make some of the items that was empty they said no. They looked closed and I felt like I was bothering them. Lunch ok, dinner no.“

“I’ve ordered take out from here more times than I can count. I have their number saved in my contacts. The general tso’s is my favorite but also the lo mein and crab wontons are great. Sweet and sour sauce is the good stuff. As long as you’re not looking for a sit down, table service restaurant this is the perfect spot.“

“Great place to eat a buffet of Chinese and it's very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend anyone to eat here and you will not be disappointed I've eaten here several times and I'll come back very soon it's definitely worth the 45 min to hour drive. 😋😊👍

Parking: Just regular park yourself and walk-in“

“Best Chinese around I have ate at a lot of different restaurants this is the best. Everything on bars is fresh it has craw fish, crab legs .seven bars. Oh my I got to go again.“

“Always Wonderful“

“we absolutely love Taste of Asia. we eat there often. any time someone comes into town and doesn't know what they want, we go here. Evelyn is so amazing and really works hard to make the place what it is. She will happily go work in the kitchen or clean tables and that is the kind of owner every business needs. some times are slower than others but the food never disappoints. the Evelyn roll is absolutely amazing and I obsess over the Drunken Noodles.“

“Wonderful hot soup, egg rolls and vegetables. Best value in Roanoke“