Best Chinese Restaurants in Astoria (Central)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ma LaLa Chinese
Sichuan-style heat with dumplings and noodle staples done right.
Notable Picks
8.4
A Sichuan-leaning neighborhood spot that’s best when you order like a regular: one noodle anchor, one dumpling lane, and one crispy or stir-fried plate for contrast. The room is small and simple, but the flavors hit hardest in the spicy, numbing sweet spot that keeps locals coming back. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan dan noodles, Soup dumplings, Spicy fried chicken
What makes it special: Sichuan-style heat with dumplings and noodle staples done right.
8.3
A bright, roomy noodle shop that quietly fills a dim-sum-shaped hole in the neighborhood with soup dumplings and a table-friendly dim sum platter. It’s at its best when you order like a group: one platter, one xiaolongbao, and one scallion pancake to anchor the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dim sum platter, Pork xiaolongbao, Scallion pancakes
What makes it special: Dim sum platter + soup dumplings in a rare Astoria dim-sum lane.
Worthy Picks
#3
Golden House
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
A classic Chinese-American takeout counter that wins on reliability, fast turnaround, and big-portion comfort. The move is to lean into the old-school hits and keep expectations calibrated: this is about satisfying, familiar flavors more than culinary fireworks. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Must-Try Dishes:
Kung Po bean curd, Hot and sour soup, Boneless spare ribs
What makes it special: Old-school Chinese-American classics with strong value and speed.