Best Chinese Restaurants in Allapattah
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Em's Restaurant
Allapattah's only quality Chinese restaurant doubles as a Chinese-Latin hybrid, serving traditional lo mein and fried rice alongside bistec de palomilla with white rice, black beans, and plantains—all from the same kitchen at bodega prices.
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7.6
A Chinese-Latin takeout counter built for the Allapattah lunch rush, turning out oversized combo platters of lo mein, fried rice, and honey chicken alongside Dominican and Venezuelan staples like bistec de palomilla with black beans and plantains — all from the same wok line at sub-$14 prices. The staff remembers regulars by name and can have your order boxed and ready in 10-15 minutes, which is the point: this is a neighborhood utility, not a dining destination. Food quality holds steady on the core hits (Special Fried Rice, Pork Egg Rolls, Beef Lo Mein) but can wobble on the edges, so stick to what the crowd orders and you'll leave fed for the price of a fast-food combo.
Must-Try Dishes:
Special Fried Rice, Honey Chicken, Beef Lo Mein
What Makes it Special: Allapattah's only quality Chinese restaurant doubles as a Chinese-Latin hybrid, serving traditional lo mein and fried rice alongside bistec de palomilla with white rice, black beans, and plantains—all from the same kitchen at bodega prices.
7.5
A Little Havana fixture for over thirty years, Hing's serves Chinese-American classics in portions that defy their price tags. The pu pu platter and jumbo egg rolls satisfy cravings without pretending to be anything other than neighborhood takeout done right. Cash preferred, ambiance minimal, and regulars know exactly what they want before walking through the door.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pu Pu Platter, Wonton Soup, Honey Chicken
What Makes it Special: Three-decade-old family-run hole-in-the-wall in Little Havana serving oversized portions at cash-friendly prices.
7.3
A dependable neighborhood spot where combo platters arrive fast, hot, and generous enough to split. The pepper steak with shrimp fried rice and BBQ spare ribs deliver exactly what the steam-table genre promises—satisfying, familiar, and easy on the wallet. This is lunch-rush takeout comfort, not destination dining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepper Steak with Shrimp Fried Rice, BBQ Spare Ribs, General Tso's Chicken
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood staple offering fast, reliable Chinese-American comfort food with combo deals that deliver serious value.