"The charming dim sum vet (it’s the oldest in Chinatown) teems with charm: vintage exterior, old-school booths, checkered tablecloths. We suggest the house special pan-fried dumpling platter."
"You dim sum, you lose some. Space in your belly, that is. Choose from tiny bites like steamed dumplings, baked pineapple buns, and beef tripe. Seal the deal with fragrant mango pudding."
"Expansive seating and outrageous attention to detail make celebrity chef Martin Yan’s spot feel like the Las Vegas of Chinese food. Spread your bets over a variety of regional cuisines."
"The friendly service keeps customers coming back to this ever-packed oldie but goodie. Be sure to try fried wontons and a massive bowl of duck soup."
"Traditional homestyle Chinese is the ethos behind this late-night joint in Williamsburg. Mainstays such as dumplings and buns are more than reliable, but locals prefer generous noodle bowls."
"Our senior food and home editor, Emily Fiffer, refers to the food here as 'shrimp clouds.' Tip-top dim sum seven days a week, myriad dipping sauces, and fair prices.Go on a weekday to avoid crowds."
"A room full of owner Erika Chou’s overseas market finds set the stage for shared plates of celery and gingko; crisped shrimp with fried lime leaves; and charred eggplant with peanuts and chilies."
"Dungeness crab nestles in noodles and egg rolls are busting with Katz’s Delicatessen pastrami. Inspired house cocktails include an oolong tea martini spiked with Assam spices."
"Dine in — as decorative red-eyed monkeys watch you clean your plate — or out — the restaurant provides plates, sauces, chopsticks, fortunes cookies, even dessert (candied pecans)."
"Take friends with healthy appetites to share large portions of duck in plum sauce, lobster fried rice, and crispy scallop tangerine. Don’t forget a few bottles of red; it’s BYOB."
"The extensive menu includes classics (double-fried bacon, kung pao chicken, dan dan noodles) as well as adventurous fare like beef tripe in spicy chili sauce."
"Groups of expectant diners huddle outside this Chinatown gem, waiting patiently to slurp through a steamer’s worth of soup dumplings. Other musts include scallion pancakes and Sichuan fish."
"Stephan Starr opts for shock-and-awe tactics at this immense dining palace (think Versailles meets Ming Dynasty). Try upscale takes on standard fare like lobster egg rolls or wild mushroom chow fun."
"It’s consistently voted best Chinese food in Seattle for a reason — namely fresh, spicy, budget-friendly dishes. Dumplings and hand-shaved noodles are to die for."
"You may end up waiting in line, but the subterranean Chinatown hang’s dirt-cheap dishes are worth it. Tips: Take cash, expect gargantuan portion sizes, and leave upscale dining notions at the door."
"Menus at this family favorite range from Sichuan to Chinese (heavy on the Taiwanese), vegetarian, and American. Try the green onion pancakes and homemade noodles."
"Look past its slightly sketchy exterior; the food here is consistent and tasty. Chicago editor Jourdan Fairchild and her husband prefer takeout. Their order: Lan Sichuan beef and hot spiced pork."
"An emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients make classic dishes (steamed soup dumplings, fried egg rolls, sesame chicken) shine."
"The best thing on the menu at this BYOB Chinatown restaurant is, hands down, the dry chili fish filet. It’s insanely good. So are the green beans. Dine in to make a date of the whole experience."
"Grab a boxed lunch from the barbecue takeout station in the corner, or sit down over plates of Cantonese wontons and pan-fried chow mein."
"Big groups, look no further than Wang’s Splendor: a bevy of beef tenderloin, barbecue pork, chicken, shrimp, scallops, and fish fillet with vegetables. We constantly crave the vanilla prawns."
"The sleek, contemporary joint is a dreamy postdinner date spot. Desserts include East-meets-West combos like creme brulee with black tea and tiramisu with red tea."
"Macao’s menu proffers Chinese grub with a Portuguese twist: caldo verde meatballs, Macanese chili lobster tail, and malasadas (that’s Portuguese for donuts) with creme anglaise."
"Locals frequent this strip mall mecca to devour dry-fried eggplant, scallion bubble pancakes, and Golden Mountain Chicken (deep-fried, shredded chicken with carrots and scallions in a special sauce)"
"Jews flock here for the fish balls — and some of the better dim sum in Chicago. Try the barbecue pork crepe, pan-fried turnip cake, and sizzling fish head served in a stone pot."
"This temple to Northern Chinese cuisine in Falls Church specializes in Peking duck. Ambiance is pure Beltway: Walls are papered with images of politicians and other famous diners."
"Heaping plates of tangy, slippery shrimp have drawn legions of locals to this no-frills, family-run spot since 1977. Make a reservation and take a friend (or five), portions are gigantic."
"With killer dim sum and a menu that’s more than 200 dishes strong, Ming’s is a can’t-miss. Standouts include the famous chicken salad (a worthy claim, seeing as Ming’s has been around since 1956)."
"This bustling dining room attracts crowds for a reason — namely, dumplings filled with pork and crab (to name a few). Stir-fried string beans with ground pork is equally delicious."
"Since 1974, this North Dallas staple has been cranking out hand-pulled noodles and five-spice crispy duck. As far as Americanized Chinese classics go, you can’t beat General Tso’s chicken."
"Start with delectable fish coriander rolls, then fire it up with Hot and Numbing beef tenderloin, squid in iron plate, and crispy pork feet."
"This family-friendly spot near Palo Alto, California, has been a mainstay for more than 35 years. Special family dinner menus for two, three, or five people make ordering a breeze."
