Best Chinese Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
11 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Hupo
Only Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan restaurant in Long Island City with authentic mala heat profiles
Notable Picks
#1
Hupo
8.8
Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized Sichuan destination where sizzling woks produce mapo tofu crowned with ground peppercorns and cumin lamb with proper numbing heat. The sleek space with hardwood floors and hanging lanterns attracts locals seeking Flushing-quality cooking without the commute.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mapo Tofu with Ground Sichuan Peppercorn, Cumin Lamb, Chengdu Cold Noodles
What makes it special: Only Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan restaurant in Long Island City with authentic mala heat profiles
8.5
Upscale Hunan-Sichuan restaurant adjacent to the Aloft Hotel featuring handcrafted Baijiu cocktails and dishes like Century Egg Claypot and Chairman's Braised Pork with quail eggs. The elegant interior with modern Chinese aesthetics creates a sophisticated dining atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Century Egg Claypot, Chairman's Braised Pork, Changsha Spiced Chicken with Pineapple
What makes it special: Only restaurant in LIC offering Baijiu-infused craft cocktails alongside authentic Hunan cuisine
8.4
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Date Night Magic
2022 Michelin Guide recommended Chinese fusion restaurant with tableside preparations and theatrical presentations. The Peking Duck with featherweight pancakes and Deep Fried Striped Bass with Pine Nuts draw crowds to this expansive, elegantly decorated space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Deep Fried Striped Bass with Pine Nut Sweet Sour Sauce, Xiao Long Bao
What makes it special: Michelin-recommended with theatrical tableside presentations and refined banquet-style dining
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
The legendary NYC chain that brought Xi'an hand-ripped noodles to the mainstream serves spicy cumin lamb and liang pi cold skin noodles in a no-frills counter-service setting. The chewy hand-pulled noodles coated in chili oil and numbing spices deliver bold Northwestern Chinese flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles, Liang Pi Cold Skin Noodles, Spicy & Sour Lamb Dumplings
What makes it special: NYC institution since 2005 that pioneered Xi'an cuisine in America with proprietary chili oil recipes
#5
Han Dynasty
8.2
The Philadelphia-born Sichuan favorite brings its numbered heat-level system to a converted warehouse space in Hunters Point. Dan dan noodles remain the signature, while dry pepper chicken and cumin beef showcase the kitchen's mastery of authentic Sichuan spice balance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan Dan Noodles, Dry Pepper Style Chicken, Cumin Style Beef
What makes it special: Sichuan pioneer since 2007 with numbered heat levels and private dining rooms
Sichuan specialist with 20+ years of perfecting suan cai yu brings generous portions of silky fish fillets swimming in tangy pickled mustard broth. Robot waiters deliver steaming bowls to tables while unlimited rice helps tame the building heat from dried chilies.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Naige Sauerkraut Fish, Hot Boiled Fish with Green Pepper, Lamb Stew
What makes it special: Specialty sauerkraut fish chain with 20+ years of recipe development and robot delivery service
#7
Jing Li
8.0
Modern Chinese fusion blending Szechuan, Shanghai, and Cantonese cuisines in an atmospheric space with traditional decor and QR code ordering. The $33 four-course dinner menu offers exceptional value with standout dishes like Mala Dry Pot and Wagyu beef egg rolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mala Dry Pot, Mongolian Jue Jue Pot, Dan Dan Noodles
What makes it special: Multi-regional Chinese fusion with exceptional $33 four-course prix fixe dinner
#8
Gulp
8.0
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Tiny Taiwanese counter with attached bar serving soul-warming beef noodle soup and lu rou fan braised pork rice in generous combos. The complimentary chicken broth shooter greeting and free noodle refills create a homey atmosphere despite limited counter seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Noodle Soup, Lu Rou Fan (Braised Pork Rice), Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
What makes it special: Authentic Taiwanese comfort food with complimentary chicken broth greeting and free noodle refills
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
Northwestern Chinese noodle house where hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodles arrive in radish-scented broth with tender beef, homemade chili oil, and bouncy noodles stretched to order. Lamb skewers and braised pork belly round out the focused menu of Silk Road specialties.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles, Braised Pork Belly, Lamb Skewers
What makes it special: Hand-pulled Lanzhou noodles made to order with choice of noodle thickness
7.8
Chengdu-born hot pot chain brings bubbling beef tallow broths to a modern 3,000 sq ft space near Queens Plaza with private dining rooms for groups. iPad ordering simplifies the all-you-can-eat experience featuring premium meats, fresh vegetables, and a creative DIY sauce bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Beef Tallow Hot Pot Broth, Premium Sliced Beef, Handmade Meatballs
What makes it special: Global Sichuan hot pot chain with beef tallow broth and private party rooms
#11
Corgi Jianbing
7.7
Beloved food cart near Court Square serving savory Chinese crepes with crispy crackers, eggs, and customizable fillings since 2018. The original jianbing with pork floss and turkey ham wrapped in a shattery shell has earned cult status among LIC breakfast crowds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Jianbing with Pork Floss, Jing Style Soft Crepe, Fresh Soy Milk
What makes it special: Pioneering Chinese street food crepes in NYC with Three Kingdom Era recipe roots