Best Chinese Restaurants in Little Italy
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Joy Yee Noodle
Pan-Asian spot with an enormous, Chinese-leaning menu and bubble tea culture.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
The University Village outpost of Joy Yee serves a huge pan-Asian menu with a strong Chinese backbone, from stir-fries and rice plates to bubble tea. Students and neighborhood regulars rely on it for generous portions, fast casual service, and late-day cravings that stay within a reasonable budget.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Cubes in Tomato Sauce Over Rice, Spicy Orange Chicken, Crab Rangoon
What makes it special: Pan-Asian spot with an enormous, Chinese-leaning menu and bubble tea culture.
#2
ML Kitchen
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
ML Kitchen is a University Village standby for Chinese and broader Asian fusion favorites with big portions and reliable takeout. Locals lean on it for saucy combo plates, fried rice, and wings that travel well whether you’re eating at home, in a dorm, or between classes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry Chili Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Xiao Long Bao
What makes it special: High-volume Chinese and Asian fusion spot known for combo plates and late takeout.
Worthy Picks
#3
Hana Dragon
7.7
Hana Dragon is a compact Chinese and Thai restaurant on Taylor Street that functions as a neighborhood standby more than a destination. Regulars come for familiar Chinese-American dishes, friendly owners, and affordable weeknight takeout that hits cravings without a long wait.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Orange Chicken
What makes it special: Taylor Street standby blending Chinese-American comfort dishes with Thai options at approachable prices.