The metro Phoenix area is rich with excellent Chinese food. There are sit-down restaurants perfect for sharing a meal with family and friends. There are great spots to grab takeout for your next at-home movie night. Some restaurants serve classic Cantonese-American favorites, while others are more regionally specific and celebrate the nuances of Chinese cuisine. The Valley has it all.
To help you narrow down all of these delicious options, we’ve done some of the traveling and tasting for you. Here are the 10 best Chinese restaurants in metro Phoenix.
China Chili
302 E. Flower St.
China Chili is a Phoenix institution. The dining room at this longtime spot is reminiscent of the large and ornate dining halls you’ll often find in San Francisco’s or New York’s Chinatowns. There’s well-worn carpet, sparkling chandeliers and a fish tank. Tables are decked out with rotating lazy Susans and paper placemats depicting Chinese zodiac signs. The food is classic Cantonese-American fare done well. Tables of friends chat over noodles, families gather and kids dig into plates of sweet and sour chicken. Takeout orders fly out the door. For something hearty and warming, try the Hunan Chicken, a dish made with a black bean sauce almost like gravy. Whether you’re looking to satisfy a craving, enjoy some nostalgia, or please a crowd, China Chili can’t be beat.
Dim Sum Cafe
2711 S. Alma School Road, #2, Mesa…