2025 Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago Area

The Best Chinese Food in Chicago

Not every city has their own Chinatown, but Chinese cuisine has spread around the world. Whether you're in the mood for basic Chinese food like egg rolls and chicken lo mein, or more sophisticated selections like grilled octopus salad and Peking duck, these spots will satisfy your cravings.

So, pick up your chopsticks and dig in at one of GAYOT's Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago, listed in alphabetical order.

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Duck Duck Goat
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A Chinese restaurant from "Top Chef" winner Stephanie Izard. See More

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Emperor's Choice
13/20
Cantonese and Szechwan dishes are served family-style at this likeable, friendly Chinatown spot. See More
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House of Emperor
12/20
Family-owned Chinese restaurant with grand décor and huge, affordable portions. See More
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Katy’s Dumpling House
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Achieving cult status, this small Chinese spot has a following for its homemade, hand-pulled noodles. See More
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Lao Sze Chuan
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Chinese cuisine from hotpots to dim sum, and the list goes on. See More
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Phoenix

Chinese, Dim Sum, Breakfast
Phoenix
12/20
The early morning dim sum is a draw at this Chinatown favorite. See More
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Sun Wah BBQ
13/20
Chinese food gets an upgrade with glistening, smoked-in-house duck and pork. See More
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