28 Best Chinese Restaurants in Madison

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

“I have now eaten here 3 times and appreciated the food every time. What stands out beyond very tasty food is their attention to detail and service. We ordered a gluten free entree and added mushrooms (marinated so not gluten free) - they labeled the dish identifying what was gluten free and what wasn’t and just in case packaged the mushrooms separately.

I called multiple times with questions and they were always kind, patient, and provided genuine recommendations and insights. It is a pet peeve of mine when restaurants/servers don’t feel comfortable providing an opinion.

I would highly recommend. Also, my two children tried three different items and provided their approval as well (not a typical experience as of late).

Addendum 7/10/2025
I ate here with friends and tried the Dan Dan noodles. It was spectacular with so much flavor, spice, and not to make a dad joke out of it but what I imagine is the taste umami. I will be returning for this dish. The rest of the food and drinks remained excellent.“

“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!!!“

“This place is a gem of a restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, the drinks are all 10/10. One of the only places in Madison I have seen tofu skins so that alone got me in the door. A lot of the small plates are vegetarian/vegan. Everything we have tried in our two visits there has been excellent - potstickers, green beans, tofu skins, scallion pancakes. They have specials that also sound great. Service on a busy night is a little slow, as can be expected. Would recommend a reservation as they are not a huge place and fill up quickly. Highly recommend having a meal here!“

“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.“

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

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

“QQs is legit tasty food. This isn't the old QQs from 10 or even 3 years ago. The food is well seasoned, not too salty. Many items to choose, with some constant dishes and new things that rotate daily. The lunch line moves fast!

And importantly, the price has gone up, but the increase is much less than most other restaurants. 11 dollars for two entrees and side, and it is realistically two full meals of food.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Big portions, fast and delicious“

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

“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“

“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 😁“

“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!“

“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.“

“Came here after about 5 years, if you want good food freshly prepared by the owners who are extremely hard-working, you need to come here. I have been eating here for at least 7 years and the food quality has been amazing. They are no frills, hard-working people who make excellent food.“

“I moved to Madison in 2020 and haven’t found good general tso. I’ve tried so many different places and each time it’s over breaded chicken in some sauce that doesn’t taste right. I thought I was stuck with Hyvee Chinese until I’d go back home to my mom & pop shop. Holy moly! This is the spot. Hands down the best general tso ive had in Madison yet! 10/10. Crispy, delicious and fresh!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Everything was delicious!“

“I got takeout from here for me and my family while they were in town visiting, and everyone loved their food! My dad was begging me to leave a review because of how much he enjoyed. Everyone was super nice too! We will be back for sure ☺️“

“December 3, 2024, I ate at World Buffet and was greeted when I came in, was taken to my table and brought me my beverage. The food was hot, delicious and well displayed. I very much enjoy the staff and will be going back.“

“Well, this is heavily sauced Chinese food! Which I like. Madisons Chinese food scene is either authentic and greasy or Hyvee and dry. This place is a nice change. Reminds me of my middle American hometown saucey goodness. I did get their Szechuan tofu - it was a level 1-2, but a little too spicy for me. The tofu was a soft tofu, which I thought was unique and yummy. But if you're not sure you like tofu soft, talk with them. I also like the sautéed veggies with lo main: so good.

Parking: Not a sit down“