Best Chinese Restaurants in Uptown & Andersonville (60640)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Sun Wah BBQ
Hong Kong–style barbecue with a signature Beijing duck dinner.
Notable Picks
#1
Sun Wah BBQ
8.6
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A longtime Uptown destination for Hong Kong–style BBQ where the duck program is the main event and the rest of the menu rewards group ordering. Go with a plan—lock in the duck dinner, add one noodle or rice dish, and let the roast meats do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beijing duck dinner, Roast duck, BBQ pork buns
What makes it special: Hong Kong–style barbecue with a signature Beijing duck dinner.
8.3
A Sichuan-heavy menu built for bold flavors and big-table ordering, where dry-chili heat and peppercorn tingle are the point. It’s strongest when you mix textures—one crispy spicy dish, one tofu or veg plate, and a soup or noodle bowl to reset the palate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry chili chicken, Mapo tofu, Smoked tea duck
What makes it special: Sichuan classics with real dry-chili and peppercorn punch.
8.2
A big Uptown dining room known for all-day dim sum and classic Cantonese staples, best approached like a cart-driven tasting. Keep it disciplined: pick a handful of dumplings, add one fried or baked item, and finish with one comforting noodle or rice plate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har gow (shrimp dumplings), BBQ pork buns, Turnip cake
What makes it special: All-day dim sum in a classic Uptown dining room.
8.1
An Asia on Argyle staple for Cantonese BBQ and rice plates where roast meats are the reliable move. Treat it like a build-your-own combo: pick one roast, add one second meat for contrast, and round it out with something brothy or seafood-forward.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast duck on rice, BBQ pork, Clams in black bean sauce
What makes it special: Cantonese BBQ rice plates and roast meats done the old-school way.
Worthy Picks
#5
Mei Shung
7.9
A steady North Side spot with a Taiwanese-leaning comfort lane where noodle soups and familiar stir-fries carry repeat orders. Go soup-first—one beef or pork noodle bowl, then add a single classic entrée to share if you’re hungry beyond the broth.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef noodle soup, Mongolian beef, Kung Pao beef
What makes it special: Taiwanese-leaning noodle soups with a dependable comfort-food menu.
7.8
A classic Chinatown-to-Argyle style bakery stop where the pastry case and steamed buns are the draw, not table service. The move is to go early, grab a mixed box, and prioritize the items that travel well—buns, egg tarts, and a couple of sweet breads.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ pork buns (char siu bao), Portuguese egg tarts, Pineapple bun
What makes it special: Old-school Chinese bakery buns and tarts in a grab-and-go format.
#7
YooYee
7.7
A smaller Uptown dining option that leans toward a calmer sit-down experience than the typical takeout counter. It’s best when you keep the order classic: one standout protein, one vegetable dish, and rice—don’t overcomplicate the table with too many sauces.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kung Pao chicken, Beef chow fun, Mapo tofu
What makes it special: A calmer Uptown sit-down Chinese option with a modern feel.
7.6
A true neighborhood takeout counter where fried-rice plates and quick classics are the repeat-order comfort lane. Don’t try to sample the whole menu—pick one fried rice, add one simple side, and treat it as a reliable weeknight fuel stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ pork fried rice, Combination fried rice, Chicken wings
What makes it special: No-frills Uptown takeout that’s best at fried-rice staples.