Best Quick Bites Champions Chinese Restaurants in Uptown
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood
Cantonese BBQ rice plates and roast meats done the old-school way.
Notable Picks
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
7.9
A Buena Park takeout counter that’s all about old-school comfort and fast turnaround, especially if you treat it like a fried-starter-and-rice play. The signature move is to build the meal around egg rolls plus one simple entrée so nothing gets lost in a sprawling order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Egg rolls, Hot and sour soup, Crab rangoon
What makes it special: Old-school takeout built around egg rolls and fast comfort classics.
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.
7.6
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.
#5
Lee's Wok
7.6
A Montrose corridor takeout option that’s best used for straightforward, sauce-and-rice comfort when you keep the order focused. Stick to one classic stir-fry plus one side so it stays in its most consistent lane and arrives hot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef and broccoli, Chicken fried rice, Egg rolls
What makes it special: Straightforward takeout that hits best when ordered tight and classic.