From old-school Chinatown mainstays to upscale dim sum spots, America is home to a slew of unbelievable Chinese restaurants. In fact, there’s so much good food on offer that choosing a place to eat can be as overwhelming as deciding what to order. That's why we've rounded up the best Chinese restaurants across every state and DC – counting down to the one that serves the most delicious dishes of all.

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Our ranking is based on reviews, awards and accolades, and on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well fed) team. This list is unavoidably subjective.

Golden Wok customers praise its food for being perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The quaint restaurant also features a drive-thru and serves a classic Chinese menu – including dishes such as wonton soup (pictured), shrimp chop suey, and chicken egg foo young. Can't decide what to eat? There are several set menu options available.

A modest family-owned restaurant that opened in 1995, Jade Garden has become known for its great food and service. The menu is classic, with mainstays such as egg rolls and wonton soup, and everything is fresh, delicious, and cooked to order. The fried rice with barbecue pork wins plenty of praise, while people also love that there's a good range of vegan and vegetarian options.

With colorful murals, bright red lanterns, and decorative vases, the family-run Emperor of China certainly has a special ambiance, which is one of the things that keeps customers coming back. The food is another, with must-orders including orange chicken, sesame chicken, and prosperity shrimp. The latter is a slightly sweet specialty dish of crispy prawns in a creamy glaze with pineapple and candied walnuts.

Burlington’s A Single Pebble is as charming as its name and a real favorite for a special meal, with some customers describing it as among the best Chinese restaurants in the country. The hot and sour soup is always a winner, while the mock eel and garlic broccoli are also among the menu highlights. The chef's multi-course tasting menu is said to be outstanding.

This place is a must for lovers of Peking duck. The Peking Gourmet Inn in Falls Church opened in 1978 and has become legendary for its signature tangy-sweet, crisp-skinned duck – carved tableside and served with house-made hoisin sauce, freshly prepared pancakes, and homegrown jumbo scallions. All that extra effort and care clearly pays off, as the joint receives rave reviews.

Located in Detroit’s historic Chinatown, The Peterboro is a stylish yet relaxed spot that serves a contemporary take on traditional Chinese cooking. Standout items include the crab Rangoon and chicken wontons, and you can also expect a few inventive twists on classics – think cheeseburger spring rolls (pictured) and fried chicken bao buns. There are great cocktails here, too. 

Upscale Confucius specializes in Hunan-style cuisine – and, appropriately given its coastal setting in Rehoboth Beach, seafood. Devotees describe it as the best in Delaware, particularly praising its use of fresh ingredients that you can really taste in its dishes. Favorites include walnut shrimp and steamed halibut.

Cambridge’s Dumpling House offers a varied range of fragrant and delicious Chinese dishes, including favorites like sesame chicken, braised eggplant, and noodle soup – but, as the name suggests, it's the dumplings that are the real star of the show here. Customers are fond of the pork soup dumplings, too.

People love the atmosphere at the cozy Chinatown Restaurant in Jackson, which serves fabulous Cantonese, Sichuan, Peking, and Hunan cuisine. The family-run restaurant’s menu favorites include shrimp in lobster sauce, chicken lo mein, and amazing spring rolls. It’s all this – along with the warm service and decent value for money – that has earned the restaurant many loyal regulars.

Royal China has been serving up authentic and innovative Chinese food since 1974 and continues to be one of the best places to dine in Texas. Specialties include fresh and crispy Shanghai dish crystal shrimp, Sichuan spicy fish, and 'ants climbing trees' – yam vermicelli cooked with minced pork in fermented chili sauce. Customers love the welcoming and attentive service as well as the delicious food.

St. Louis staple Wonton King, a Hong Kong–style Chinese restaurant, is known for its excellent dim sum, which is especially good for a weekend brunch. The pork buns are hot and steamy, the roast pork is crispy and lean, and the shrimp dumplings are simply amazing. The restaurant even gets the approval of locals who have lived in Hong Kong.

Masterpiece in Duluth is a Sichuan restaurant known for perfectly prepared, flavorsome dishes – including its sour cabbage with streaky pork pot, its spicy eggplant, and its steamed fish in chili oil. Fans reckon there really isn’t a bad choice on the menu. The portions are wonderfully generous, too, and they're best shared (or taken home for later).

China Live is located in the heart of Chinatown and features a seasonal menu of farm-to-table ingredients, masterminded by award-winning chef George Chen. The dishes here burst with flavor, and customers also love the fun, vibrant atmosphere. Standout items include the Kung Pao chicken and the spiced chili crab with garlic noodles.

Family-run Little Szechuan in Tempe has been dishing up amazing Chinese food for over 40 years. The dining room is open for lunch and dinner, and the restaurant also offers takeout. Pretty much everything served here is delicious, but the most consistently raved-about customer favorites include the potstickers (fried and steamed dumplings, sometimes served crispy, pictured) and the Kung Pao chicken.

Duck House specializes in Sichuan cuisine, handmade bao buns, and noodles, and the food is so good that the place is usually packed out. Customers say it's the best place to get Chinese food in Portland – and they especially rate the pork and vegetable dumplings, pork wontons with chili oil, shrimp and pork bao buns, and beef noodle soup (pictured).

This dim sum restaurant in Oklahoma City takes classic Chinese dishes and gives them a modern spin. It’s especially renowned for its sensational seafood; customers rave about dishes like the soft-shell crab and salt and pepper squid. Dim sum dishes like potstickers and perfectly cooked greens are also to die for.

Highly lauded by the Michelin Guide and with six locations in and around Chicago, MingHin Cuisine is a far cry from a standard chain restaurant. The menu combines style and substance, and the Chinatown restaurant on Archer Avenue is particularly renowned for its dim sum. Standout dishes include siu mai (pork and shrimp dumplings), pan-fried turnip cake, rice noodle rolls, vegetable crêpes, and egg tarts. 

Yummy House is consistently voted the best Chinese in Florida by its loyal customers. Fans love its authentic Chinese dishes, such as sesame chicken (pictured), pan-fried potstickers, egg drop soup, and spicy Hunan beef. The restaurant also serves a popular dim sum lunch menu including sticky pork dumplings, fried shrimp balls, and steamed crab meat dumplings.

Located in Stamford, this restaurant from award-winning chef Peter Chang is regularly dubbed the best in Connecticut. Elevated dishes include seafood simmered in a complex-tasting stew and served in a hot stone pot. The Peking duck (pictured) is legendary and said to be better than that served in world-class restaurants.

Chinatown spot Yang Chow has been serving its famous slippery shrimp since the restaurant opened in 1977. It consists of fried shellfish in a sweet and sticky chili, ginger, garlic, and vinegar sauce, and it remains a tried-and true favorite here. Yang Chow also has locations in Long Beach and Pasadena.

Rice Bowl's menu is all about showcasing fresh ingredients in classic dishes, which can be ordered à la carte or presented on an impressive platter. While the restaurant also serves sushi, it's the Chinese food that really shines here. People love that you can taste the amount of care that goes into every dish, from the egg rolls to the orange chicken. The service is great too, with friendly, welcoming staff.

When a restaurant’s fans have included Bruce Lee, you pretty much know it’s going to be good. Tai Tung, Seattle’s oldest Chinese restaurant, was founded in 1935 and even has a Bruce Lee Booth, where the actor apparently liked to sit while eating beef with oyster sauce and garlic shrimp. Today people still love the food, including potstickers, flavorful fried chicken wings, and sweet and sour pork ribs.

Mandarin Restaurant has gained a loyal following – and legions of fans – since it first opened its doors in 1977. The sweet and sour almond chicken is a must-try, as are the house rice and the imperial noodles (chicken and shrimp with crunchy vegetables and egg noodles). Customers also appreciate that the spot offers a dedicated gluten-free menu with some very tasty options.

Located in a small strip mall, Jade Dragon is a real hidden gem with a cozy interior, great service, and impressive food. Customers rave about the large, flavorful portions and praise the vegetarian and vegan options. Popular menu choices include tofu lo mein, egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, and shrimp pho noodles with bean sprouts, basil, lime, and hoisin sauce. It also serves well-priced daily lunch specials, consisting of an entrée, egg roll, fried rice, and soup of the day.

This ornately decorated restaurant in Denville has gained a reputation for serving top-quality dishes in beautiful surroundings. It's picked up a string of glowing reviews since it was opened by the Hsiung family in 1986. Customers particularly love the crispy sesame chicken and the Grand Marnier shrimp (a twist on walnut shrimp). There's a second spot in Montclair, too.

The star dish at popular strip-mall joint Bob’s Shanghai 66 is the xiao long bao (pork and crab soup dumplings). Each of the huge dumplings is filled with a hot, rich broth, and they're regularly described as the best in Maryland (or perhaps anywhere). They also come filled with shrimp and pork, shrimp and chicken, or just pork, and they're a real specialty. Other notable dishes include spicy fried tofu, sweet and sour pork chops, and dan dan noodles.

China Boy has few tables and even fewer frills, but it has developed a reputation as the best place around for dim sum and other Chinese favorites like pork fried rice. Rice noodles are made fresh in-house and used in many of the dishes – or customers can buy them to cook at home, a detail that many people love. Note: the restaurant is cash-free.

This modern Chinese-influenced café in Little Rock is the ideal place for a light and healthy lunch of made-from-scratch dumplings, noodle salad, steamed buns, and noodle soup. The menu at Three Fold, which has two locations in the city, is short and simple, with only a few options – but everything gets rave reviews. The taro chips are praised for being unique and tasty, the plump, tender dumplings are the perfect comfort food, and the beef noodle soup is just delicious.

There are many crowd-pleasing dishes served at the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Birmingham, but it’s the wontons in spicy peanut sauce that customers love the most. Besides this tasty Chinese American hybrid, the restaurant offers a range of Shanghai-style dishes, pad Thai, and Korean-style noodle soup, as well as daily lunch specials.

Steam Boys’ mission was to bring Chinese comfort food to Nashville, and it's definitely succeeded. The menu (served at three locations in the city, and four others across the state) is made up of fluffy bao, dumplings, and noodle bowls. Customers can’t say enough about how incredible the soup dumplings are, describing them as one of the best things to eat in the city – and too good to share. It’s the sort of place people return to time and time again, dreaming about those buns in between.

There are several Han Dynasty restaurants in Pennsylvania, but the Old City branch on Chestnut Street, Philadelphia is particularly highly rated – not only for its incredible Sichuan food, but also for its elegant location. The restaurant can be found inside the Old Corn Exchange – and ornate vaulted ceilings and other original features add to its charm. The menu of much-loved dishes includes flavorful dan dan noodles, spicy, crispy cucumbers, and Kung Pao tofu.

The owners of Rising Star Chinese Eatery in Albuquerque pride themselves on their winning customer service. Run by the same family for more than 30 years, the restaurant serves Chinese American classics to loyal customers who return again and again. Expect all the usual suspects, such as General Tso’s chicken, sweet and sour pork, and egg rolls – all reliably delicious and dished up in generous portions.

Family-run restaurant Zom Hee has been a fixture in Seminole since 1985 and is regularly described as one of Florida’s best Chinese restaurants, with everything on the menu more than living up to expectations. The huge dining room has a warm, welcoming ambiance – and delicious and generously portioned dishes like moo shu pork with vegetables, egg, and pancakes make this spot a reliably good option.

The dining experience at this cozy restaurant has been compared to eating in someone’s kitchen. Flower Pepper is said to serve some of the best Sichuan food in the States. Dishes include spicy dan dan noodles, pork belly stew over rice, and soup dumplings, as well as more unusual options such as Tiger Food – a zingy combination of shredded cucumber, jalapeño and cilantro – and tofu stewed in a spicy, umami-rich broth.

Fabulously fragrant and spicy Sichuan cuisine is the specialty of Cheng Du Taste in Providence, and it’s won plenty of fans with its fresh, flavorful dishes that use the best ingredients. The spicy, country-style tofu is praised for its complex sauce, while the Chongqing chicken – hot chicken with dried red chilies – is described as crispy and delicious. 

The casual ambiance and unassuming exterior of Manchester’s Golden Tao are deceptive, because the dishes are exceptional – with the chow mein described as a particular highlight. Other favorites include the huge, tender chicken wings, perfectly crisp egg rolls, and ‘build your own’ combo plates. Fans say it’s incredible value for money too, especially with such generous portion sizes.

Hand-pulled noodles are the order of the day at Master Noodle, a cozy Chinese restaurant in St. Paul (formerly named Magic Noodle). They come in different thicknesses and sizes, and are served in a variety of sauces and broths. Shanxi shaved noodle soup (with beef brisket, tomato, cilantro, pickled mustard, and scallions) and Lanzhou noodle soup (beef shank, radish, scallions, and cilantro) are among the favorites, while the Sichuan wontons are melt-in-the-mouth perfection.

Oriental Wok is a local institution in Fort Mitchell. It was opened in 1977 by Mike Wong, who still runs the business with his family. The orange chicken is said to be phenomenal, and the egg rolls are also excellent. General Wong’s Chicken is a favorite with diners thanks to its tender meat and beautifully balanced sweet and spicy sauce, while the service also gets a big thumbs up. There’s a second location in Hyde Park, Ohio.

The loyal customers of Blue Koi know it’s the best place to go for Chinese cuisine in Kansas, so it's always busy. Besides friendly staff, it offers consistently great food in large portions. The ginger basil chicken, crispy tofu, seafood noodle soup, and Fire Bird (roast duck, chicken, or tofu sautéed with chili, scallions, and bamboo) are top picks.

As the name suggests, it’s not just traditional dishes on offer at Charlie's Bakery in Anchorage. This is a classic American bakery with a twist – it serves great Chinese food, too. As well as turning out everything from wonton soup to Mongolian beef, this place is known for its phenomenal dumplings, steamed buns, and Cantonese-style egg tarts. There are also specials available, such as the crispy pork belly (pictured).

Raleigh has a growing reputation for great food – and Ni Asian Kitchen, which serves Chinese, Malaysian, and Thai cuisine, is a local favorite. With a focus on healthy cooking, meals are prepared using fresh ingredients. Customers say they're never disappointed, with consistently delicious dishes including egg rolls, fried rice, bang bang shrimp, and crab Rangoon.

Everything is made fresh at Dragon Wok, from the peanut butter chicken and crispy crab Rangoon to the sweet and sour sauce and the delicious egg drop soup. As a result, customers describe the food and the experience as consistently exceptional. 

The restaurant at Asian Foods Market specializes in Chinese cuisine and is considered something of a hidden gem, serving tasty wontons and more substantial dishes like seafood chow mein. The huge menu at the restaurant, which is attached to the grocery store, includes familiar favorites like sesame chicken and General Tso’s chicken. A great value all-day specials menu includes a choice of entrée, plus sides and a drink.

The stylish Empire Chinese Kitchen serves what many locals describe as the tastiest Chinese food around, with customers saying that the bao and other dishes are simply perfection. On the menu are small plates such as honey walnut shrimp and lobster Rangoon, plus shu mai (pork, shrimp, and shiitake dumplings) and Shanghai soup dumplings. 

Casual in style and ambiance but serious when it comes to flavor, popular takeout spot Long Xing serves Chinese American dishes such as chicken with broccoli, vegetable lo mein, moo shu shrimp, and hot and sour soup, to much acclaim. Customers are seriously impressed by both the quality and the quantity of the food, as well as the great service. 

The menu at Imperial Palace, a firm favorite in Indy, is packed with Chinese and Chinese American classics like garlic chicken, beef with broccoli, and orange shrimp. Should you want something different, however, you only have to ask – the staff are so friendly and accommodating, they might just whip up something especially for you. Customers say the spot is a cut above the rest.

Phnom Penh Restaurant does, as its name suggests, serve some delicious Cambodian specialties, alongside dishes from other Southeast Asian countries. But it’s also one of the most highly rated spots in the state for Chinese American food. People praise the steamed buns (particularly the pork), as well as the sticky rice and zingy stir-fries – though pretty much everything gets rave reviews.

Cleveland locals (and visitors) in the know head to LJ Shanghai, a cute and homey restaurant in the city, for melt-in-the-mouth soup dumplings and warm, attentive service. Other must-orders are the spicy noodle soup with beef, the seaweed salad, and the spicy chaoshou (spicy sauce over meat dumplings). Some dishes are pretty fiery, though customers agree they’re all mouthwateringly good.

Customers say dining at Chow House in Greenwich Village is a brilliantly authentic experience, with delicious food and outstanding service. The emphasis is on modern Chinese cuisine from the Sichuan region, with standout dishes including spicy dumplings, smoked tea duck, and braised fish. The best way to dine is in a group, so you can share a variety of stunning dishes.

It can be tricky to get a table at this small restaurant in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, simply because the food is so good. Dian Xin has plenty of favorites like wontons, bao, and salt and pepper squid on the menu, alongside specialties like jianbing (Chinese-style crêpes traditionally eaten for breakfast) and xiao long bao (soup dumplings). It’s a great spot for brunch, too.

There’s nowhere better in Honolulu for times when you’re craving a bowl of perfect hand-pulled noodles immersed in a wonderfully fragrant, flavorful broth. For many fans of Wuwei Chong Qing Cuisine, there’s nowhere better in the entire USA. It’s a tiny spot with just four tables, but it feels chic and cozy inside.

Hu's Cooking is a laid-back Chinese fusion spot that impresses with beautifully prepared dishes. On the menu you'll find traditional favorites like dan dan noodles and pan-fried pork dumplings alongside some more adventurous options. People particularly love the dry pots – with choices from cauliflower to squid – and the incredible sweet-skinned duck (pictured), a take on Peking duck.

CHILI opened in 2021 – and since then, it's won rave reviews for its delicious Sichuan cuisine, served in a gorgeous setting. People particularly love the atmosphere and service, with waiting staff going above and beyond for customers. The food itself is phenomenal, too, with diners wowed by dishes like spicy cumin lamb, truffle beef tenderloin, and tea-smoked duck, which come courtesy of the restaurant's Michelin-approved chef.

Shuai and Corrie Wang previously ran the highly acclaimed Short Grain food truck, before opening a bricks-and-mortar spot in Park Circle in 2019. Named after their Chinese zodiac animals, Jackrabbit Filly serves up inventive Chinese American dishes in a cool, buzzy space. Customer favorites include pork and cabbage dumplings, Sichuan hot karaage, and fish tartare, and there's also a hugely popular dim sum Sunday brunch.

Famous for its ginormous, soul-soothing wontons packed with pork, noodle soup, and three varieties of shrimp, Maxi's Noodles is Yelp's most highly rated Chinese restaurant in America. It's a small and cozy spot, and diners praise the friendly service just as much as the delicious Hong Kong–style cooking.

There’s plenty of hype around chic restaurant Shang Artisan Noodle (and often a long line), but it lives up to expectations. Customers consistently rave about the hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles, and the incredible depth of flavor packed into every dish. The Shàng noodle soup, with braised beef in a rich, flavorful broth (pictured), is one of the dishes that really gets people talking (once they’ve stopped eating, that is).

Rated the third best Chinese restaurant in America by Yelp users, Dumpling Yo! is famous for its authentic Shanghai dumplings, especially the soup ones that come generously filled with shrimp and pork. Diners also love the juicy American fusion beef roll served with scallion pancakes and house-made sauce. Not only is the food here great, but the staff are friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is truly welcoming.

Many Lili's customers say this place serves the best Chinese food they've ever eaten. It's a small and homey spot that's always packed, thanks to a concise but perfectly formed menu. Specialties include stewed beef noodle soup, twice-cooked pork, and house-made dumplings.

This takeout joint receives rave reviews for its fresh and flavorful food, with menu highlights including juicy pork buns, spicy noodles, warming soups, chilled noodle bowls, and Chinese-style filled pancakes. Set up by husband-and-wife team Annie and Joe Parisi, the place is always busy, so make sure you place your order nice and early. 

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