Best Chinese Restaurants in Williamsburg (11211)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Birds of a Feather
High-volume Sichuan spot where nearly everything works for sharing.
Notable Picks
8.9
Birds of a Feather is a modern Sichuan restaurant where dan dan noodles, mouth-numbing stir-fries, and shared plates make it one of Williamsburg’s most reliable Chinese dinners. High review volume across platforms and steady crowds point to consistently strong cooking and a room that fits both dates and small group hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan dan noodles, Mapo tofu, Chongqing chicken
What makes it special: High-volume Sichuan spot where nearly everything works for sharing.
8.7
Kings Co Imperial treats Chinese-American classics with better ingredients, wok heat, and a bar program that makes it as much a night-out spot as a takeout replacement. With strong multi-platform review volume and steady local love, it balances comfort dishes with a few more regionally leaning plates in a cozy, wood-paneled space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Long dumplings in chili oil, Dry-fried green beans, Kung pao chicken
What makes it special: Upscaled Chinese-American cooking with serious wok work and cocktails.
8.4
A-Pou’s Taste grew from a Taiwanese street cart into a tiny storefront where a grandma-led team turns out handmade dumplings, braised pork rice, and beef noodle soup at budget prices. It’s a homestyle Taiwanese-Chinese spot locals cross the neighborhood for, with warm service that feels more like being fed than being served.
Must-Try Dishes:
Handmade pan-fried dumplings, Beef noodle soup, Taiwanese braised pork over rice
What makes it special: Grandma-run Taiwanese snack shop with handmade dumplings and noodles.
#4
Ren
8.3
Ren is a newer modern Sichuan restaurant doing tapas-style small plates, from crunchy golden tofu to mapo tofu and spicy cumin lamb, in a sleek East Williamsburg room. It’s quieter and more intimate than neighboring spots, built for lingering over tea or cocktails and sharing a spread rather than one big entrée.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crunchy golden tofu, Mapo tofu, Spicy cumin lamb
What makes it special: Tapas-style Sichuan plates ideal for splitting several things at once.
#5
Wei
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Family Friendly Favorites
Wei is a busy Williamsburg Chinese spot that leans hard into delivery and takeout while still offering a casual sit-down option for quick meals. The large menu hits American-Chinese favorites alongside a few spicier stir-fries, and high review counts suggest it’s one of the neighborhood’s go-tos when people want reliable weeknight Chinese.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sesame chicken, Shrimp with broccoli, Pork fried rice
What makes it special: High-volume delivery favorite that still works for quick dine-in meals.
Worthy Picks
#6
New Apolo
7.9
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Girls Night Out Approved
Late Night Legends
New Apolo is a long-running Grand Street institution blending Chinese dishes with Latin and Puerto Rican plates in a lively, drink-heavy dining room. People come as much for giant frozen cocktails and late-night energy as for sesame chicken, fried rice, and Cuban-Chinese plates that nod to an older New York tradition.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ spare ribs, Shrimp fried rice, General Tso’s chicken with plantains
What makes it special: Loud, longtime Chinese-Latin institution known for huge drinks and plates.
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
China Express is the classic neighborhood counter-service Chinese spot, focused on fast delivery, big portions, and familiar takeout dishes. It’s more about convenience and value than atmosphere, but locals rely on it for late-night General Tso’s, fried rice, and combination platters that land right in the comfort zone.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso’s chicken, Triple Delight, Chicken lo mein
What makes it special: Old-school counter spot doing fast, generous American-Chinese takeout.
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Golden Dragon Kitchen is a small, no-frills Chinese storefront that specializes in straightforward takeout staples served hot and fast. It’s the kind of place where fried rice, lo mein, and stir-fries hit the table quickly, making it useful for casual family dinners and nights when convenience is the top priority.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef with broccoli, Shrimp fried rice, Chicken lo mein
What makes it special: Classic neighborhood Chinese counter focused on speed and comfort plates.