Best Chinese Restaurants in Flushing (11354)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Flushing
A long-running Shanghainese dumpling house where soup dumplings set the standard for Flushing.
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Nan Xiang’s original Flushing location is a Shanghainese specialist where delicate xiao long bao and other dim sum dishes anchor busy dining rooms from morning through late night. Lines move quickly, and locals treat it as the reliable choice for soup dumplings that still feel destination-worthy despite its popularity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork soup dumplings, Crab and pork soup dumplings, Scallion pancake with sliced beef
What makes it special: A long-running Shanghainese dumpling house where soup dumplings set the standard for Flushing.
#2
Jiang Nan
8.8
Jiang Nan is a modern regional Chinese restaurant with a Michelin recommendation, tablet ordering, and plated dishes that feel more like downtown Manhattan than a traditional banquet hall. It leans into rich, spice-forward cooking and polished service, making it one of Flushing’s go-to choices for upscale Chinese dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cumin lamb sizzling plate, Peking duck, Meatballs with salted duck yolk
What makes it special: A Michelin-recognized Flushing flagship where regional Chinese dishes get modern, polished treatment.
8.7
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Chongqing Lao Zao is an immersive multi-level hot pot house themed like an old Chinese village, complete with waterwheels and lanterns. Diners come for rich, tallow-based Chongqing broth, long waits that feel like a rite of passage, and late-night hours that keep the space buzzing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Chongqing hot pot with twin broths, Tai chi beef platter, Fresh black beef tripe
What makes it special: A maximalist Chongqing-style hot pot experience where themed decor and long lines match intensely flavored broths.
8.5
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Maxi’s Noodle is a compact Hong Kong–style wonton noodle shop where duck-egg noodles and oversized shrimp wontons draw steady lines. It’s a focused, counter-service operation that trades ambiance for deeply comforting bowls at prices that make repeat visits easy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp wonton noodle soup, Beef brisket noodle soup, Fish ball curry noodle
What makes it special: A Hong Kong noodle specialist where bouncy duck-egg noodles and jumbo shrimp wontons headline tightly focused menus.
#5
Juqi
8.4
Juqi is a Beijing-style restaurant known for theatrical plating, from treasure-box Peking duck to dumplings served on dry ice. It’s priced above Flushing’s average but draws crowds for an experience that feels part dinner, part show.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking duck with caviar presentation, Beijing-style jewel dumplings, Zha jiang mian (Beijing noodle bowl)
What makes it special: A Beijing import that pairs solid cooking with highly theatrical, photo-ready presentations.
8.3
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Shanghai You Garden is a high-volume dim sum and Shanghainese spot where soup dumplings, pan-fried pork buns, and noodles cycle constantly out of the kitchen. It’s an everyday favorite for groups who want a broad menu, long hours, and better-than-average execution at wallet-friendly prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork soup dumplings, Pan-fried pork buns, Scallion pancake with beef
What makes it special: A sprawling, always-busy Shanghai canteen where soup dumplings and buns come out fast and hot.
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Asian Jewels is a classic Cantonese banquet and dim sum hall where carts snake through a ballroom-sized dining room on weekends. Families and large parties rely on it for big-format seafood, roast meats, and an old-school feel that has helped anchor Flushing’s Chinatown for years.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har gow shrimp dumplings, Siu mai pork dumplings, Roast duck over rice
What makes it special: A traditional Cantonese dim sum and seafood palace built for cart service and banquets.
#8
Fu Yuan
8.0
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Fu Yuan is a tiny Roosevelt Avenue shop specializing in Cantonese-style rice noodle rolls and congee, with minimal seating and a steady takeout flow. Locals know it as a breakfast and snack stop where made-to-order cheung fun comes slicked with sauce and sesame seeds for just a few dollars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Curry fish ball rice noodles, Shrimp rice noodle rolls, Preserved egg and pork congee
What makes it special: A narrow rice-roll and congee counter where fresh-steamed cheung fun and simple Cantonese breakfasts feel straight out of a Hong Kong side street.