Best Chinese Restaurants in Sunset Park (11220)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Chuan Tian Xia
Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan cooking with authentic mala flavor profiles
Notable Picks
8.9
Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan destination where lines snake out the door for sharply executed Chengdu classics. The numbing-spicy green pepper fish in bubbling broth defines the mala experience, with tender tilapia swimming in Sichuan peppercorns, chilies, and aromatic broth.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Pepper Fish, Mapo Tofu, Chongqing Chicken
What makes it special: Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan cooking with authentic mala flavor profiles
8.8
All-you-can-eat hot pot paradise with retro-themed decor featuring cassette walls, antique telephones, and old-school karaoke. The $37 AYCE includes premium seafood, fresh meats, and seven different broth options from herbal to mala spicy, with complimentary milk tea pudding dessert.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mala Hot Pot Broth, Fresh Dungeness Crab, Hand-Sliced Fatty Beef
What makes it special: Retro-themed AYCE hot pot with premium seafood and seven broth options until 2am
8.7
Massive gold-accented banquet hall serving Brooklyn's most iconic cart-service dim sum. Weekend mornings transform into controlled chaos with announcements echoing reservation numbers while steaming bamboo baskets parade past packed tables of multigenerational families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Siu Mai, Shrimp Cheung Fun, Zongzi Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf
What makes it special: Authentic cart-service dim sum in a massive banquet hall
8.5
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Late Night Legends
Luxury Dining Elite
Tank-to-table Cantonese seafood destination with live Dungeness crabs, king crabs, and lobsters bubbling in front tanks. The upscale dining room features large lazy Susan tables perfect for celebration feasts of deep-fried crispy chicken, XO scallops, and ginger-scallion crab.
Must-Try Dishes:
Typhoon Shelter Dungeness Crab, XO Steamed Scallops, Crispy Half Chicken
What makes it special: Live tank seafood selection with sophisticated Cantonese preparation
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Quick Bites Champions
Unassuming noodle shop run by a Kunming couple specializing in Yunnan's signature crossing-the-bridge noodles. The DIY assembly arrives at your table with raw strips of lamb or beef, vegetables, rice noodles, and a bowl of intensely fragrant scalding broth to cook everything tableside.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles, Spicy Lamb Rice Noodles, Cold Rice Noodles
What makes it special: Rare Yunnan regional specialty with interactive tableside cooking
#6
Dun Huang
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Quick Bites Champions
Northwestern Chinese noodle house specializing in hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodles from Gansu province. Watch noodles stretched to order and served in aromatic radish-beef broth with tender sliced beef, scallions, and signature chili oil that turns the soup iridescent orange.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lanzhou Beef Noodles, Cumin Lamb Burger, Cold Eggplant Salad
What makes it special: Rare Gansu province cuisine with hand-pulled noodles made to order
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Counter-service dumpling legend where $2.50 buys six pan-fried pork and chive dumplings with satisfyingly thick, glossy skins crisped golden on the bottom. Watch dumplings being wrapped all day in this no-frills spot that keeps Sunset Park fed on a budget.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pan-Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings, Sesame Pancake with Beef, Wonton Noodle Soup
What makes it special: NYC's best dumpling value at 6 for $2.50 with made-fresh-daily quality
8.0
Modern Shanghainese dumpling house with glass-enclosed kitchen showcasing fresh xiao long bao being wrapped. The soup dumplings deliver properly thin skins with rich pork broth, while the dry hot pot and appetizer plates make this ideal for group sampling.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Soup Dumplings, Pan-Fried Dumplings, Dry Hot Pot
What makes it special: Modern dumpling spot with visible kitchen and quality xiao long bao
Worthy Picks
7.8
Steamed bun specialist dominated by cabinet-sized steamers producing Brooklyn's finest bao. The pumpkin buns offer creamy, lightly sweet filling, while the salted egg yolk custard buns deliver the rich, decadent flavors typically reserved for dim sum restaurants.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pumpkin Bun, Roast Pork Bun, Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun
What makes it special: Brooklyn's premier steamed bun destination with unique flavors