The search for good Chinese food within a reasonable (whatever that means to you) radius of your house is basically a rite of passage when you move. So whether you’re moving or just still haven’t found *the one*, we’re here to help. Well, actually your neighbors are here to help.
To aid in your search for the best Chinese food in Western New York and/or your neighborhood, we polled our social media followers to bring you a list of the best Chinese restaurants around town. Pro-tip: save this post for future reference.
Let’s get into the guide – in order to pull the following list together, we asked our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram followers where to find the best Chinese food in Buffalo and WNY. They answered with their top picks and we’ve included the full list of reader recommendations below. If it was mentioned, it’s listed.
Because we received hundreds of comments resulting in tons of recommendations, there are options all across WNY including all kinds of service-types, all worth recommending according to Western New Yorkers.
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Best of the Best
While many recommendations were mentioned more than once, there were certain places mentioned over and over (and over) again. It’s safe to say these are our readers’ top picks for Chinese restaurants in Buffalo & WNY. Keep scrolling for the full list of mentions!
- Red Pepper (Amherst)
- Chang’s Garden Inc. (West Seneca)
- Home Taste (Kenmore)
- Asian Star (West Seneca)
- Ling Ling (Kenmore)
- Star Garden (Cheektowaga)
- Peking Quick One (Tonawanda)
Check out the comments on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for menu item recommendations and specific info you can’t get anywhere else, out of the mouths of customers! Plus explore more guides with recommendations according to Western New Yorkers.
Guide to Best Chinese Restaurants in Buffalo & WNY According to Western New Yorkers
007 Chinese Food – Hamburg
84 Lake St Hamburg , New York 14075 • $$$$$
South Towns
Bringing Dim Sum to Western New Yorkers! 007 Chinese Food is run by husband and wife team Maung Maung and Than Than Nu Saw. Originally from Myanmar and ...
Amherst Buffet
1551 Niagara Falls Blvd Amherst, NY 14228 • $$$$$
North Towns
Amherst Buffet offers delicious dining and takeout to Buffalo, NY. Amherst Buffet is a cornerstone in the Buffalo community and has been recognized ...
Asian Star Restaurant
4060 Seneca St West Seneca, NY 14224 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Welcome to Asian Star family restaurant, It is with great pleasure that we invite you to explore the refreshing and exquisite flavors of Chinese, Thai ...
Buffalo Little Lamb Hotpot
3188 Sheridan Dr Buffalo, New York 14226 • $$$$$
North Towns
Little Lamb Hotpot is an authentic Mongolian hotpot experience that is well known in mainland China. ...
Chang’s Garden of Asia – West Seneca
1753 Orchard Park Rd West Seneca, New York 14224 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Chang's Garden of West Seneca is a Chinese restaurant. ...
China Kitchen
1600 Broadway St Buffalo, NY 14212 • $$$$$
Buffalo
China Kitchen is dedicated to providing all of our customers with fresh food in a friendly environment. The combined experiences of our chefs makes us ...
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Chinese Cookery
2355 Millersport Hwy Getzville, NY 14068-1221 • $$$$$
Other
Welcome to Our Restaurant Located in the beautiful city of Getzville, our restaurant has been dedicated to offering the most memorable dining experience ...
Crystal Asian Cuisine
267 Grover Cleveland Hwy Buffalo, New York 14226 • $$$$$
North Towns
Crystal Asian Cuisine offers delicious dining and takeout to Amherst, NY. Crystal Asian Cuisine is a cornerstone in the Amherst community and has been ...
Friendly Chinese Buffet
800 Harlem Rd Suite 300 West Seneca, NY 14224 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Delicious Chinese Food, currently open for menu take-out only. ...
Ginger & Garlic
5685 McKinley Parkway Buffalo, New York 14075 • $$$$$
South Towns
Serving quality Chinese food since 1980. ...
Golden Duck
1840 Maple Rd Williamsville, NY 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
The Golden Duck is a family-owned and operated Chinese restaurant located in Williamsville, New York. In addition to the regular menu, many traditional ...
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Golden Wok
3870 East Robinson Road Buffalo, New York 14226 • $$$$$
North Towns
Golden Wok is a Chinese restaurant. ...
Green Jade – Depew
1280 French Rd Cheektowaga, New York 14043 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Green Jade Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese $ Japanese cuisine in Depew, NY. Green Jade's convenient location and affordable prices ...
Hong Kong Kitchen
4178 Union Rd Cheektowaga, New York 14225 • $$$$$
Cheektowaga and East
Hong Kong Kitchen offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Cheektowaga, NY. Hong Kong Kitchen's convenient location and affordable prices ...
Inchin’s Bamboo Garden
5415 Sheridan Dr Amherst, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Inchin's Bamboo Garden Pan Asian Cuisine is expanding into Buffalo, NY! We specialize in Indo Chinese food from Calcutta, but our menu has grown and expanded ...
Lake Shore Chinese Restaurant
4483 Lake Shore Rd Hamburg, NY 14075 • $$$$$
South Towns
Lake Shore Chinese Restaurant offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Hamburg, NY. Lake Shore Chinese Restaurant is a cornerstone in the Hamburg ...
Ling Ling Restaurant
2758 Elmwood Ave Kenmore, New York 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
Ling Ling Chinese Restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine and delicious tasting Szechuan, Hunan, $ Cantonese dishes in Kenmore, NY. Ling Ling's convenient ...
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Mongolian Buffet
3513 McKinley Pkwy Hamburg, New York 14219 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Sprawling all-you-can-eat setup offering Mongolian, Chinese, sushi, salad $ more. ...
New Hong Kong
2048 South Park Ave Buffalo, New York 14220 • $$$$$
South Buffalo
New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant specializes in Szechuan, Cantonese and Asian style of food. ...
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Peking Quick One
359 Somerville Avenue Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$$$$
North Towns
Peking Quick one is a Chinese restaurant and a popular eating place for UB students. ...
Red Pepper
3910 Maple Rd. Amherst, New York 14226 • $$$$$
North Towns
SOB Says About Red Pepper: If you're interested in a satisfying meal with super quick service at a terrific price point, Red Pepper is where it's at. By ...
Sun Garden
55 Crosspoint Parkway Suite #118 Getzville, NY 14068 • $$$$$
North Towns
Sun Garden offers delicious dining and takeout to Getzville, NY. Sun Garden is a cornerstone in the Getzville community and has been recognized for ...