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Best Family Friendly Favorites Chinese Restaurants in Forest Hills

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
The Bund
Shanghainese dumpling-and-wonton strengths in a neighborhood-friendly room.

Notable Picks

8.1
$$ Forest Hills Chinese
A Shanghainese specialist that locals use for dumplings, wontons, and noodle soups that feel like a real meal rather than a takeout fix. The move is to start with soup dumplings, add one savory staple (wontons or rice cakes), and keep the order focused so everything lands hot and textural.
Must-Try Dishes: Soup dumplings (xiao long bao), Shanghai jumbo wontons, Rice cakes with pork
What makes it special: Shanghainese dumpling-and-wonton strengths in a neighborhood-friendly room.

Worthy Picks

$$ Forest Hills Chinese
A cut-above neighborhood Chinese option with a comfortable dine-in setup and a menu that shines when you order the noodle-and-wonton staples. Best used as an easy lunch or low-key dinner: pick one soup noodle, one wonton/dumpling, and one classic stir-fry to cover all bases.
Must-Try Dishes: Soup noodles, House wontons, Spicy shredded beef lunch special
What makes it special: Handmade-leaning noodles and wontons that outperform typical neighborhood takeout.
$ Forest Hills Chinese, Dim Sum
A small dumpling shop with a takeout-first vibe that works best for straightforward dim sum comfort—soup dumplings, shumai, and a simple noodle bowl if you need a second anchor. Keep the order compact and eat ASAP; this is about freshness and heat, not a sprawling table spread.
Must-Try Dishes: Pork soup dumplings, Shumai, Pork noodle soup
What makes it special: A neighborhood dumpling counter that stays best with a simple, heat-forward order.
$ Forest Hills Chinese
An old-school neighborhood Chinese takeout style stop focused on big portions and familiar combinations. Treat it as a comfort-order place: keep it classic, add one soup, and prioritize dishes that travel well to get the most consistent experience.
Must-Try Dishes: Sesame chicken, Wonton soup, Pork fried rice
What makes it special: Classic combo-plate Chinese takeout with strong portion-driven value.
$ Forest Hills Chinese
A dependable Chinese takeout counter that locals use for weeknight staples and straightforward delivery orders. The safest play is to order one classic protein-and-veg dish, one noodle, and one dumpling—simple, filling, and built to travel.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken and broccoli with rice, Sesame chicken, Pork dumplings
What makes it special: A reliable neighborhood takeout play for classic, travel-friendly staples.