26 Best Chinese Restaurants in Madison

“Everything was fantastic, definitely exceeded my expectations. Flavors were well balanced, ingredients were fresh. Will definitely go back.“

“my favorite place in Madison. service is always so friendly. I loved this place even when they were at the old location. I am so happy they have been so popular and recognized in the new location; they absolutely deserve it.“

“I just relocated from Houston to Madison and this is probably the best beef noodle soup I’ve ever had. Houston has a ton of authentic and delicious food from all around the world, but nothing I’ve had has come close. I never leave reviews, but based on the service alone I had to recommend this to strangers on the internet. If you are new to or visiting Madison, this place is a must try!!!“

“I would highly recommend their noodle dishes. I ordered the beef noodle and was really happy with it. My boyfriend ordered a rice bowl, at a noodle place, and was disappointed as you would expect. Great service and they placed us by the window which kept us entertained watching an array of different people walk by.“

“My wife and I Desiree love this place everything is always perfect just like you ordered it huge portions very friendly woman at the front counter I believe she's one of the owners but they are all very special people You are really enjoy your food from this location they have scallion onions and bean sprouts if you like that in your food we do as well as they will make the shrimp fried rice extra extra spicy for you if you request it they are awesome“

“This is an awesome Chinese restaurant I really enjoyed most of the time going there when I lived in Madison for 2 and half years! Chef Johnny became a friend every time I went there for lunch or dinner with friends! The food is just so delicious with different varieties, excellent place! I still go there whenever I go visit Madison Wisconsin! Really recommend this place!“

“I totally love the Singapore Mei fun! The BEST I've ever had. Great service and polite staff. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Had another amazing meal at Ruyi!!!! Keep making your noodles and we’ll keep eating there! 5 ⭐️!!!!“

“Best Chinese food I've had in Madison. The lo mein is life-changing.“

“Big portions, fast and delicious“

“When I say the food was good, I mean it was GOOD. My boyfriend and i finished our plates with our stomachs full and the flavor was devine. Everything was seasoned beautifully and we got such a wonderful size portion for stuff and it was piping hot the minute we got it and felt fresh. The girl at the register was also super sweet! Definitely will go again“

“We really enjoyed the General Tao’s chicken…..our new “go to” for Chinese takeout place!“

“Ordered delivery, got an unforgettable performance art piece instead. Our delivery driver arrived in a full business suit (because apparently Chinese takeout deserves black-tie service). He casually left with the tire inflator still hissing away like a pit crew at Daytona, but that’s just the kind of immersive ambiance you can’t buy. He introduced himself with a line that could’ve been written by Shakespeare on two bottles of sake, and then roared off into the night, probably en route to a board meeting and a demolition derby.

Food was hot, crab rangoon was crisp, and the entertainment value was Michelin-star level. If you want dinner and a show, this is the place. Will definitely order again.“

“I took a gamble and it payed off.
They offered samples non-aggressively and they were actually good.
I tried both the orange chicken and the pepper chicken and rice for only like 12 bucks.
The food was delicious.
I prefer this food court.
I am still full hours later and very happy 😁“

“Right off the bat, parking is street parking and free. However, if you get lucky this place does have like a two car parking lot.

This place has lots of sweets to buy. There's lots to choose from such as sweet red bean bread, Chinese donuts, sesame balls, pork filled buns, etc. My advice is to get there early so the sweets are fresh and still available. They tend to run out of the more popular items like sesame balls early.

If you're not into sweets, they do have a limited food menu you can order from. The food is not your typical American Chinese food, which if you're looking for more authentic Chinese food, this us the place. Expect things like dishes cooked with tendon or intestines. They do have your typical chinese dishes as well.

Overall would recommend for sweets and more authentic Chinese food.“

“Can’t say enough about the quiet, easy, lunch experience for a 83 birthday for a Japanese man who has international experience in Asian cuisine. Free appetizer comes with birthday lunch. He chose barbecued Short ribs with honey sauce and I had one of their 4 buns with a creamy custard center and flaky skin over soft bun. The Peking Duck was the reason we came and it was perfect. Tender duck carved and laid over lettuce with each slice offering the crispy crust so hard to get right while keeping the meat perfect. The platter was decorated with 8 double buns and accompanied by a gallon of savory duck soup with the bones, cabbage, greens, onions and seasoning perfect. I had beef with onions, rice, and shared the soup. The music and service were ideal. It took almost as long to choose from the extensive menu as it did to enjoy the meal.“

“Friendly hard-working no-nonsense couple serving consistently good take-out food at reasonable prices. I've been a customer since 2018 and have never had any issues with their food. It's not Michelin star, but they are great for a quick take-out meal.“

“This is a great takeout spot for chinese food. I've been getting food from here for years and they've maintained high quality the whole time. It's not super fancy and while there is some space for dine-in, the restaurant is mostly geared towards take-out. When they say 15 minutes in your text notification, they mean it. In all these years, I've only had to wait twice and they were absolutely slammed with customers both times. Usually my order is ready and waiting when I get there.“

“The BEST!!! The food is delicious, the choices are hard to make - so many delicious options!“

“Everything was delicious!“

“Great spot I like to go on break at when I'm working in my taxi. I used to work in a kitchen where I had to crack several eggs, scramble them, then store them for the chefs to cook later when they need to. This results in a less flavorful egg that doesn't taste as fresh as a freshly cracked egg. Once I came to pick up my dinner and the chef was not done making my food. I watched him crack an egg for my fried rice. He could have used pre-cracked, pre-scrambled eggs but he used a freshly cracked egg. I understand that it's a little more effort to use a fresh egg but I really appreciate the dedication to flavor. Yum!“

“For Asian-American fare, I was pleased. I ordered the General Tso's Chicken lunch. The breading wasn't overwhelming, the chicken ratio wasn't disappointing, and the sauce met expectations for consistency and flavor. It didn't blow my mind, but it was tasty. It included fried rice and vegetables. I was surprised an egg roll was added. I was too full to eat it, however. Food was plenty.
I did not check on the quality of the ingredients or whether this restaurant uses MSG, artificial colors or flavors, emulsifiers, preservatives, GMOs, or anything else.
I'm judging strictly from presentation, quantity, relative freshness, and flavor, and what you would expect for standard asian-american fare.“

“The amount and quality of food for the price is the best around. I get two dinner meals worth of food for the price of a cheap lunch. The soup is an added bonus.

The dishes are authentic Chinese, but more like a grab and go than a sit down restaurant. Perfect for when you're short on time.“

“I went here a few days ago and loved it, so much that I was browsing Google Maps while considering coming back and I noticed the average reviews and wanted to help out.

Very relaxing atmosphere while waiting for takeout. A bit of a wait but I could tell it was made fresh, not to mention others had ordered before me so I have no issues with the wait. The food was phenomenal. Delicious spring rolls and beef lo mein. And the food was still just as good reheated later that evening. Definitely worth your money, too. Very good prices for good quality food. Will be sure to come back!“

“Found this hidden gem randomly. Food is delicious and authentic. The server is super friendly but she does not speak English. You can order by number as shown on menu. Free soft drink comes with the dishes for each person. Cheaper pricing than other Chinese restaurants nearby. Will definitely come back to try more dishes!“

“My favorite place to bring people when they visit town. Incredible food, no frills. I'm a big fan of the communal aspect of ordering a bunch of small plates for the table and sharing them. Not much seating so make a reservation if you can. If you can make it for happy hour it's kind of a ridiculous deal. Head across the street for the arcade bar afterwards.

Update 11/6/25:
They nerfed the happy hour 😞 Instead of all happy hour items half off, they now hover around 25% off (depends on the item). Still a nice deal, but far less value. To be fair, the previous happy hour was kind of an absurd deal. Still recommend!“