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5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Chinese restaurants in Chicago split between two very different rooms: the Chinatown dumpling houses that have run since before the Loop had a Whole Foods, and the West Loop dining rooms doing something more inventive with the same cuisine. Between them, the restaurants on this page have logged more than 23,000 Google reviews, and every one sits at 4.2 stars or higher, so the real decision is not whether the food is good but which room fits the night you're planning.

Short answer: Duck Duck Goat leads Chicago's Chinese restaurants at 4.7 stars across 5,603 reviews, Chef Stephanie Izard's inventive West Loop take on Chinese-American cooking. MingHin Cuisine in Chinatown has the most reviews on the page at 8,683, and Chubby Skewers posts the highest rating at 4.9. Expect to spend $20 to $50 per person at most of these spots based on reviewer price tags.
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Chicago's Chinese Restaurants, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Duck Duck Goat 4.7 ★ 5,603 Inventive Chinese-American, West Loop View ›
2 MingHin Cuisine - Chinatown 4.3 ★ 8,683 Dim sum, Chinatown View ›
3 Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings 4.6 ★ 3,372 Dumplings, Chinatown View ›
4 Chubby Skewers Authentic Chinese BBQ | Chicago 4.9 ★ 1,377 Dongbei-style Chinese BBQ View ›
5 Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese 4.2 ★ 4,098 Cantonese and dim sum, late hours View ›
5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

The rundown

Duck Duck Goat logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Duck Duck Goat

4.75,603 Google reviews

Duck Duck Goat is Chef Stephanie Izard's West Loop restaurant, built around her own take on Chinese-American cooking drawn from her travels. The kitchen turns out hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings and wontons, spring rolls, and whole-roasted duck, served in a dining room decorated with Chinoiserie wallpaper and a striking Chinese-themed motif. It also runs takeout and delivery for the full menu, from combos to dim sum sides.

What people praise

  • The goat spring rolls and pork bao buns come up again and again as favorites
  • Soup dumplings and Taiwanese beef noodles get consistent praise
  • Striking, distinctive dining room that reviewers call worth the visit on its own
  • Generous portions, especially on shareable dishes

Worth knowing

  • Reservations fill up fast on weekends
  • A few reviewers found the lamb noodles' texture heavier than expected
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume5,603 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated Chinese restaurant on this list and the most distinctive, built around Izard's own spin on the cuisine rather than a straight regional menu. Book ahead, especially for dinner.

Website Book now+1312-902-3825 Directions

857 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

MingHin Cuisine - Chinatown logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

MingHin Cuisine - Chinatown

4.38,683 Google reviews

MingHin Cuisine's Chinatown location is the flagship of a Cantonese and dim sum group with several Chicago-area branches. The menu runs dinner, dim sum, and lunch service with a dedicated beverage and alcohol list, and the restaurant has picked up Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in past years. It also handles catering for weddings, banquets, and corporate events out of this and its other locations.

What people praise

  • Dim sum comes out with photos on the menu, useful for first-timers
  • Shareable portions that reviewers say suit groups of three to four
  • Reliably busy but still able to seat walk-ins most visits
  • Multiple dishes get singled out as not too salty, a common buffet-style complaint elsewhere

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers found the dining room a little worn around the edges
  • Not every dish lands: some found the flavor thinner on a quiet visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume8,683 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown60% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed Chinese restaurant on this page by a wide margin, and the safest bet for dim sum specifically. The room won't wow you, but the food does most of the time.

Website+1312-808-1999 Directions

2168 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

4.63,372 Google reviews

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings is a Chinatown dumpling specialist known locally as QXY, focused on hand-made dumplings alongside grilled lamb skewers and cold appetizers like cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad. The restaurant also offers halal dumpling options, a detail several reviewers call out as thoughtful. It runs a walk-in waitlist system through an in-store iPad rather than taking phone reservations.

What people praise

  • Lamb and coriander dumplings and the grilled lamb skewers are the most-praised dishes
  • Halal dumpling options set it apart from other Chinatown dumpling houses
  • Thin, delicate dumpling skins come up repeatedly in reviews
  • Friendly, efficient service even during a wait

Worth knowing

  • Expect a real wait at peak times, sometimes over an hour
  • A few reviewers found portions small relative to the price
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume3,372 · 81th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The specialist pick if dumplings and lamb skewers are what you're after. The wait is real, but reviewers consistently say it's worth it.

Website Book now+1312-799-1118 Directions

2002 S Wentworth Ave #103, Chicago, IL 60616

Chubby Skewers Authentic Chinese BBQ | Chicago logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Chubby Skewers Authentic Chinese BBQ | Chicago

4.91,377 Google reviews

Chubby Skewers Chicago serves Dongbei-style Chinese barbecue, a Northeastern Chinese street-food tradition where guests build their own skewers from meats like Japanese A5 Wagyu, chicken, duck tongue, and seafood, plus seasonal vegetables, then grill them tableside. The menu also runs hot and cold dishes including mala tang, sizzling tofu, and spicy cold noodles, served in a lively, retro street-market room that stays open past midnight most nights.

What people praise

  • Wide skewer selection, from premium wagyu cuts to more everyday options
  • Attentive service repeatedly called out by name in reviews
  • Late-night hours make it a real option after other kitchens close
  • Consistently praised as flavorful and well-seasoned across cuts

Worth knowing

  • Waits can run over an hour on busy nights, sometimes near two
  • Walk-in only at busy times, no reservations
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,377 · 64th
Confidencevery high
Recency11 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated restaurant on this page and the most distinctive format, interactive tableside grilling rather than a set menu. Worth the wait reviewers describe, especially for a group.

Website Book now+1773-985-3017 Directions

2017b S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60616

Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese

4.24,098 Google reviews

Triple Crown Restaurant is a Chinatown dim sum and Cantonese kitchen that has run since 1993, serving a dim sum menu of more than 20 items alongside classic Cantonese dishes, with dine-in and late-night hours most of the week. The restaurant also sells its own branded merchandise, from hats to T-shirts, alongside the dining room.

What people praise

  • Large dim sum menu with plenty to sample in one visit
  • Halal-friendly staff will point out which dishes are cooked in pork oil
  • Quick seating even on busy days, with fast bathroom and service turnaround
  • Classic dishes like general tso's chicken get called out as some of the best in the city

Worth knowing

  • The second floor isn't accessible for guests with mobility needs
  • A few reviewers describe the food as more Americanized than they expected from Chinatown
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume4,098 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A long-running Chinatown standby with a big dim sum menu and late hours, though it ranks lower here on a wider mix of ratings than the specialists above it. Good for classic Cantonese-American comfort food.

Website Book now+1312-842-0088 Directions

2217 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Chicago Chinese restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from thousands of reviewers carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does Chinese food cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing varies widely by format, from casual dumpling houses to full dinner service. Reviewer-reported per-person spending on this page’s restaurants gives a real sense of the range:

JobTypical price
Casual dim sum or dumplings, per person$10-$30
Sit-down dinner, per person$30-$60
Chinese BBQ skewers, per person$20-$60

Ranges compiled August 2026 from reviewer-reported per-person spending on the businesses featured on this page. Menu prices vary by dish and portion, so confirm current pricing with the restaurant directly.

Serving all of Chicago

The restaurants above cluster in two areas: Chicago’s historic Chinatown along Wentworth and Archer Avenues, and the West Loop’s Fulton Market district. Searching for Chinese food near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast, whether you’re headed to Chinatown for dim sum or the West Loop for dinner.

What to ask before you book a table

  • Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in only?
  • How long is the current wait for a table?
  • Do you have halal or vegetarian options clearly marked?
  • Is parking available, or should I plan for valet or street parking?
  • What are the must-try dishes on today’s menu?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these Chinese restaurants?

We started from Chinese restaurants in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Where should I go for dim sum specifically?

MingHin Cuisine and Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings both specialize in dim sum and dumplings in Chinatown, while Triple Crown also runs a dim sum menu with over 20 items.

Is there a late-night option for Chinese food in Chicago?

Chubby Skewers runs until midnight or later most nights and Triple Crown also keeps evening hours, making both options if you’re eating late.

The bottom line

Duck Duck Goat is the safe pick if you want something distinctive and don’t mind booking ahead, while MingHin is the reliable Chinatown dim sum default with the deepest track record on this page. Whichever you choose, check current wait times before you go.

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