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
25 Grant St
Buffalo New York 14213 • $
Buffalo
007 Chinese Food is run by husband and wife team Maung Maung and Than Than Nu Saw. Originally from Myanmar and Malaysia, they enjoy owning their own business
Amherst Buffet
1551 Niagara Falls Blvd
Amherst NY 14228 • $$
Buffalo
Amherst Buffet offers delicious dining and takeout to Buffalo, NY. Amherst Buffet is a cornerstone in the Buffalo community and has been recognized
Asian Star Restaurant
4060 Seneca St
West Seneca NY 14224 • $$
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 • $$
North Towns
Little Lamb Hotpot is an authentic Mongolian hotpot experience that is well known in mainland China.
Chang’s Garden of Asia – West Seneca
1753 Orchard Park Rd
West Seneca New York 14224 • $$
South Towns
Chang's Garden of West Seneca is a Chinese restaurant.
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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
China Max
681 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Amherst NY 14226 • $
Buffalo
China Max Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Amherst, NY. China Max's convenient location and affordable prices make
Chinese Cookery
2355 Millersport Hwy
Getzville NY 14068-1221 • $
Buffalo
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 • $
Buffalo
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.
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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 • $
Buffalo
The Golden Duck is a family-owned and operated Chinese restaurant located in Williamsville, New York. In addition to the regular menu, many traditional
Golden Wok
3870 East Robinson Road
Buffalo New York 14226 • $
North Towns
Golden Wok is a Chinese restaurant.
Great Wok
4779 TRANSIT RD
Buffalo New York 14043 • $$
Buffalo
At GREAT WOK we are committed to providing you with an exceptional dining experience every time you walk through our doors. Each dish on our menu is prepared
Green Jade – Depew
1280 French Rd
Cheektowaga New York 14043 • $
Buffalo
Green Jade Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese $ Japanese cuisine in Depew, NY. Green Jade's convenient location and affordable prices
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Hong Kong Kitchen
4178 Union Rd
Cheektowaga New York 14225 • $
Buffalo
Hong Kong Kitchen offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Cheektowaga, NY. Hong Kong Kitchen's convenient location and affordable prices
Hot Wok
1100 Southwestern Blvd
West Seneca New York 14224 • $
Buffalo
'Welcome to Hot Wok.' The restaurant specializes in the chef's authentic Chinese cuisine. We promise to do whatever it takes to serve high-quality Chinse
Hunan Wok
3842 Harlem Road
#100 Cheektowaga NY 14215 • $
Buffalo
Hunan Wok in Cheektowaga, NY. Everything is prepared with high quality, rich taste and fresh food waiting for you to be served. Food in our restaurant
Inchin’s Bamboo Garden
5415 Sheridan Dr
Amherst New York 14221 • $$
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 • $
Buffalo
Lake Shore Chinese Restaurant offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Hamburg, NY. Lake Shore Chinese Restaurant is a cornerstone in the Hamburg
Lin BBQ and Grill
485 Oliver St
North Tonawanda NY 14120 • $$
Buffalo
Lin BBQ & Grill offers delicious dining and takeout to North Tonawanda, NY. Lin BBQ & Grill is a cornerstone in the North Tonawanda community
Ling Ling Restaurant
2758 Elmwood Ave
Kenmore New York 14217 • $
Buffalo
Ling Ling Chinese Restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine and delicious tasting Szechuan, Hunan, $ Cantonese dishes in Kenmore, NY. Ling Ling's convenient
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Main Moon
5197 Broadway
Lancaster NY 14086 • $
Buffalo
Main Moon Chinese Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Lancaster, NY. Main Moon's convenient location and affordable
Ming Cafe
3268 Main St
Buffalo New York 14214 • $
Buffalo
Located near the UB South Campus on Main Street, Ming Cafe serves high-quality, made-to-order meals in a relaxing atmosphere. Our cooking style is traditional
Miss Hot Cafe
3311 Sheridan Dr
Buffalo New York 14202 • $$
North Towns
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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.
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 14221 • $$
North Towns
SOB Says About Red Pepper: If you're interested in a satisfying meal with super quick service at a terrific price point, Red Pepper is where it's at. By
Sun Garden
55 Crosspoint Parkway
Suite #118 Getzville NY 14068 • $
Buffalo
Sun Garden offers delicious dining and takeout to Getzville, NY. Sun Garden is a cornerstone in the Getzville community and has been recognized for
Taste Good
1609 Military Road
Niagara Falls NY 14304 • $
Buffalo
Taste Good offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Niagara Falls, NY. Taste Good is a cornerstone in the Niagara Falls community and has been
Taste of China
736 Alberta Dr
Amherst NY 14226 • $
Buffalo
Taste of China offers delicious dining and takeout to Amherst, NY. Taste of China is a cornerstone in the Amherst community and has been recognized
The Eastern Pearl
938 Maple Rd.,
Amherst New York 14221 • $$
North Towns
The Eastern Pearl is Western New York's first and finest gourmet Cantonese Restaurant. The Cantonese Province of China, (Guangdong) is located in the southern
Tin Tin Chinese
695 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo New York 14223 • $
North Buffalo
Tin Tin Chinese is a take-out restaurant.
Tin-Chi HOUSE INC
12073 Broadway
Alden NY 14004 • $
Buffalo
Family owned and operated for over 10 years. Tin-Chi House brings delicious Chinese food to carry out or eat in Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese style.
Wah Sing Kitchen
238 W Ferry St
Buffalo NY 14213 • $
Buffalo
We have an extensive selection of all your favorite chinese dishes and mouthwatering hispanic meals.
Wok and Roll
Sheridan Dr
Williamsville New York 14221 • $$
North Towns
At Wok $ Roll, we are committed to providing you with an exceptional dining experience when you order from us. Each dish on our menu is prepared to order
Shoutout to SOB intern Kayla for her help with editorial research on this guide!
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