Best Chinese Restaurants in West Village (10014)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Decoy
Focused Beijing duck experience with serious cocktails in a snug, clubby room.
Notable Picks
#1
Decoy
8.9
Basement-level sibling to RedFarm, Decoy focuses on Beijing-style duck dinners and polished Chinese small plates in an intimate, low-lit room. Cocktails, careful pacing, and consistently praised duck make it a destination for special-occasion Chinese in the West Village.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beijing duck prix fixe, Oxtail dumplings, Crispy fried fish skin
What makes it special: Focused Beijing duck experience with serious cocktails in a snug, clubby room.
8.7
Hao Noodle brings polished, Shanghai-leaning Chinese cooking to the Chelsea–Meatpacking border, with handmade noodles, skewers, and shareable plates in a plant-filled dining room. Strong recent reviews and heavy foot traffic make it one of the most consistently reliable modern Chinese options in the zip code.
Must-Try Dishes:
Egg crepe dumplings in chicken broth, Braised pork over rice, Crispy rice cake with shrimp and egg yolk
What makes it special: Upscale-feeling Chinese noodles and small plates with serious volume-backed consistency.
8.4
RedFarm helped define whimsical, high-concept dim sum in New York, pairing playful plating with bold, often Jewish–Chinese mash-up flavors. The West Village original remains busy and pricey, but its long-running hits and late-night energy still attract locals and visitors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pac-Man shrimp dumplings, Katz's pastrami egg roll, Crispy beef with broccoli
What makes it special: Playful, trend-setting dim sum with a decade-plus of media and local attention.
8.3
Lin & Daughters is a compact West Village noodle and dumpling shop turning out precise, deeply flavored bowls with a Taiwanese and regional Chinese accent. Lines and strong recent chatter center on its broths, hand-crafted dumplings, and takeout-friendly format.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork & chive dumplings, Spicy wontons in chili oil, Braised beef noodle soup
What makes it special: A focused menu of dumplings and noodles with execution that rivals much larger kitchens.
#5
Cha Cha Tang
8.1
Cha Cha Tang reimagines the Hong Kong cha chaan teng café with polished design, a serious bar program, and Cantonese comfort dishes. The menu leans into dim sum, roasted meats, and playful brunch-leaning items in a room that feels more downtown cocktail bar than diner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cantonese roasted duck, Bacon-and-egg pearl noodles, Hong Kong-style French toast with taro
What makes it special: A modern Hong Kong-inspired café-bar hybrid with serious design and roasted duck.
Worthy Picks
#6
King Wok
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
King Wok is a classic New York Chinese-American takeout counter serving big portions and late hours to workers and residents around Hudson Square. Reviews point to uneven finesse but dependable value, especially for combo platters and late-night cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's chicken, Beef with broccoli combo, Shrimp lo mein
What makes it special: Old-school counter-service spot that anchors local, budget Chinese takeout in the area.