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 @ West Side Bazaar
25 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $
ChineseAsianBuffalo
Take Out, Fast Casual / Counter Service
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 • $$
AsianChineseNorth Towns
Buffet
Amherst Buffet offers delicious dining and takeout to Buffalo, NY. Amherst Buffet is a cornerstone in the Buffalo community and has been recognized ...
Asian Star Restaurant
4060 Seneca St West Seneca, NY 14224 • $$
AsianChineseBuffalo
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 • $$
AsianChineseNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Little Lamb Hotpot is an authentic Mongolian hotpot experience that is well known in mainland China. ...
Chang’s Garden of Asia – West Seneca
1753 Orchard Park Rd West Seneca, New York 14224 • $$
ChineseAsianBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Take Out
Chang's Garden of West Seneca is a Chinese restaurant. ...
China Kitchen
1600 Broadway St Buffalo, NY 14212 • $
AsianChineseBuffalo
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 • $
AsianChineseOther
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 • $
ChineseNorth 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 • $
ChineseAsianBuffalo
Buffet
Delicious Chinese Food, currently open for menu take-out only. ...
Ginger & Garlic
5685 McKinley Parkway Buffalo, New York 14075 • $
ChineseAsianSouth Towns
Take Out
Serving quality Chinese food since 1980. ...
Golden Duck
1840 Maple Rd Williamsville, NY 14221 • $
AsianChineseNorth 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 • $
ChineseNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Golden Wok is a Chinese restaurant. ...
Green Jade – Depew
1280 French Rd Cheektowaga, New York 14043 • $
ChineseJapanese-SushiCheektowaga and East
Take Out
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 • $
ChineseCheektowaga 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 • $$
AsianChineseIndianNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service, Take Out
Inchin's Bamboo Garden Pan Asian Cuisine is expanding into Buffalo, NY! We specialize in Indo Chinese food from Calcutta, but our menu has grown and expanded ...
Lake Shore Chinese Restaurant
4483 Lake Shore Rd Hamburg, NY 14075 • $
AsianChineseSouth Towns
Lake Shore Chinese Restaurant offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Hamburg, NY. Lake Shore Chinese Restaurant is a cornerstone in the Hamburg ...
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Lin BBQ and Grill
485 Oliver St North Tonawanda, NY 14120 • $$
AsianChineseNiagara County
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 • $
ChineseAsianNorth Buffalo
Ling Ling Chinese Restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine and delicious tasting Szechuan, Hunan, $ Cantonese dishes in Kenmore, NY. Ling Ling's convenient ...
Miss Hot Cafe
3311 Sheridan Dr Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
ChineseBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | MENU ...
Mongolian Buffet
3513 McKinley Pkwy Hamburg, New York 14219 • $$
ChineseBuffalo
Sprawling all-you-can-eat setup offering Mongolian, Chinese, sushi, salad $ more. ...
New Hong Kong
2048 South Park Ave Buffalo, New York 14220 • $$
AsianChineseSouth Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant specializes in Szechuan, Cantonese and Asian style of food. ...
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Peking Quick One
359 Somerville Avenue Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $
AsianChineseNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service, Take Out
Peking Quick one is a Chinese restaurant and a popular eating place for UB students. ...
Red Pepper
3910 Maple Rd. Amherst, New York 14221 • $$
AsianChineseVietnameseNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
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 • $
AsianChineseNorth 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 ...
Taste Good
1609 Military Road Niagara Falls, NY 14304 • $
AsianChineseNiagara County
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 Asia
494 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 • $
AsianChineseBuffalo
TASTE OF ASIA Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Japanesem Chinese, and Thai cuisines in Buffalo, NY. Taste of Asia's convenient location ...
Taste of China
736 Alberta Dr Amherst, NY 14226 • $
AsianChineseNorth Towns
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 • $$
AsianChineseNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
The Eastern Pearl is Western New York's first and finest gourmet Cantonese Restaurant. The Cantonese Province of China, (Guangdong) is located in the southern ...
Tin Tin Chinese
695 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, New York 14223 • $
AsianChineseNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
Tin Tin Chinese is a take-out restaurant. ...
Tin-Chi HOUSE INC
12073 Broadway Alden, NY 14004 • $
AsianChineseCheektowaga/East
Family owned and operated for over 10 years. Tin-Chi House brings delicious Chinese food to carry out or eat in Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese style. ...
Wah Sing Kitchen
238 W Ferry St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $
AsianChineseBuffalo
We have an extensive selection of all your favorite chinese dishes and mouthwatering hispanic meals. ...
Wok and Roll
5467 Sheridan Dr. Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$
AsianChineseNorth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service
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 ...
Shoutout to SOB intern Kayla for her help with editorial research on this guide!
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