Diners' Choice: Chinese restaurants in New York City

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Updated 05 April 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Chinese cuisine in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cha Cha Tang

4.8

4.8 (6)

$30 and under

Chinese

West Village

About the restaurant

Cha Cha Tang is a restaurant by John McDonald and Wilson Tang. The kitchen is led by Chef Doron Wong and offers a playful rendition of a classic Hong Kong diner, “cha chaan teng” which translates to “tea restaurant.”

Top review

tara

Dined on 24 Dec 2024

Great experience and duck! Would Make this place a staple

Phoenix Palace

4.8

4.8 (28)

$31 to $50

Chinese

Chinatown

About the restaurant

The team behind Potluck Club opens Phoenix Palace, a sister restaurant, in the heart of Chinatown. The menu continues to celebrate Cantonese cuisine while drawing inspiration from their childhood favorites.

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Bob

Dined on 13 Apr 2025

If this is not on your list of places to go, you don't really have a list. Every dish is better than the other. The only thing that is better than their food is the customer service. From the moment you walk through the door until you leave, you feel like a VIP. The ambience is fresh and fun. Perfect for celebrations or just a night out. You will be dreaming about when you get to go back.

Potluck Club

4.8

4.8 (47)

$30 and under

Chinese

Chinatown

About the restaurant

Potluck Club is a Cantonese-American restaurant located in the bustling cross-section of Chinatown, the Lower East Side and Nolita. The menu and restaurant design draw inspiration from the experience of growing up in Chinatown.

Need to Know:
Reservations are highly recommended, walk-ins are welcomed.

We have a 10 minute grace period for all reservations. If we are able to accommodate you in the event that you arrive beyond the grace period, we will happily do so, however this is at the discretion of the host. If you are running late, please reply to your confirmation text to let us know.

75min dining time for parties of 1-3 guests
90min dining time for parties of 4-5 guests
2hr dining time for parties of 6+ guests

For parties 8 guests or larger, we require a Prix Fixe menu. Please e-mail us events@potluckclubny.com to book your reservation.

Reservations cancelled less than 24 hours in advance will be charged a cancellation fee of $10 per guest.

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AlyssaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, lovely and gracious service!

Wa Jeal

4.7

4.7 (352)

$30 and under

Chinese

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House is a pioneering Asian restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, serving authentic Sichuan food. Wa Jeal is a new type of Chinese restaurant that you definitely don't want to miss.

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sandyVIP

Dined on 1 Apr 2025

This is our neighborhood Chinese restaurant. We eat here slot. Always good.

The House of the Red Pearl at Tin Building by Jean-Georges

4.8

4.8 (138)

$31 to $50

Chinese

Financial District

About the restaurant

A clandestine fine dining restaurant serving Chinese-inspired dishes that marry the innovation of Jean-Georges with flavors of the East, tucked away for a feeling of discovery. New York’s best kept secret, with intricate gold wallpaper and blue velvet banquettes.

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LeonardoVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The servers, the host and the bartender were all great and bilingual which came very handy for my parents. They offered suggestions. And knew the menu very well when helping us avoid getting certain ingredients. Thank you!

Evergreen on 38

4.6

4.6 (161)

$30 and under

Chinese

Garment District

About the restaurant

We specialize in Chinese, Shanghainese and Dim Sum cuisine as well provide delivery/ takeout service and catering for all types of parties.

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Diana Vita

Dined on 31 Mar 2025

This is my "go to" place for lunch with friends in Manhattan. Service, food + ambiance r perfect.

Yingtao

4.7

4.7 (24)

$50 and over

Chinese

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

Named after Bolun Yao's late grandmother, a master of home cooking, Yingtao is a modern fine-dining restaurant and bar that marries global culinary techniques with cherished Chinese memories through an adventurous Tasting Menu and playful Bar bites. This cultural blend creates a unique 'East-meets-West' dining adventure, featuring special ingredients and regional flavors from all throughout China. Our approach is complemented by sincere hospitality within a lively setting, offering guests an unparalleled dining experience.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 11 Apr 2025

very good! had counter seating by the kitchen. Would recommend and will bring friends next time.

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Tang By Mr Sun 唐

4.5

4.5 (23)

$30 and under

Chinese

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Located in the Upper East Side, Tang By MR. SUN offers a unique fusion of Eastern and Western culinary traditions. Our founder envisioned a place where Chinese cuisine is celebrated for its elegance, not just the familiar heavy, oily dishes. We pride ourselves on using premium ingredients, such as filet mignon for our Beef & Broccoli and tiger prawns in our Shrimp Satay. Our culinary journey began with a small eatery near Rockefeller Center, where our seasoned chefs, recruited from China, honed their skills in adapting authentic Chinese flavors to suit the local palate. We've since added a young chef to our team, bringing new flair and modern presentation to our dishes. We invite you to try our signature dishes, including the flavorful Curry Veggies, spicy Kung Pao Chicken, rich Beijing Chicken, savory Beef Rib, luxurious Truffle Scallion Pancake, indulgent Lobster Crunchy Noodles, and sumptuous Creamy King Crab Udon. Join us at Tang to discover a new, refined side of Chinese cuisine.

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Irvin

Dined on 30 Mar 2025

Excellent quality, attentive service and a to notch dining experience.

HUPO

4.6

4.6 (34)

$30 and under

Chinese

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Szechuan, Chinese people's most beloved style of cooking, is a true gem waiting to be discovered in America.

HUPO’s dedication is to present Szechuan Food in a contemporary way, and we keep the traditional virtues too. In HUPO, everything’s no-frills, we hope to see you soon.

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GraceVIP

Dined on 9 Apr 2025

I frequent this place in the past few years since they opened, and always have good experiences. Food has been consistently good and flavorful. Definitely recommend if anyone is looking for some solid Szechuan style food in LIC.

Buddakan NY

4.6

4.6 (16372)

$50 and over

Chinese

Meatpacking District

About the restaurant

The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan
combines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates.

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PeterVIP

Dined 6 days ago

It’s not my first time at Buddakan and it will not be my last one. However, even if the staff has been very kind trying to accommodate us at a table downstairs, the vibe upstairs is just not the same. It took literally 1 hour the get the first round of hot tea (before any food was even delivered) which it came very cold. The food took in total 1 hour and 15 minutes to arrive. Other than that, the server was pleasant and the food was good. Even though there is butter and milk in a lot of dishes, and since I have a dairy allergy I felt very limited.

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