Best Chinese Restaurants in Ridgewood
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
CoCo Lin Vegetarian House
Vegetarian Chinese done with real wok flavor and convincing mains.
Notable Picks
8.5
A vegetarian Chinese specialist that leans into well-seasoned, wok-driven comfort classics and convincing plant-based proteins rather than salad-bar “health food.” The ordering sweet spot is one sauced “chicken” entrée, one greens dish, and one noodle/rice lane so the table feels complete without menu sprawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso’s vegan chicken, Sesame vegan chicken, Vegetable lo mein
What makes it special: Vegetarian Chinese done with real wok flavor and convincing mains.
8.3
A high-reliability neighborhood Chinese kitchen where the appeal is generous portions and familiar American-Chinese staples that show up hot and properly sauced. Keep it classic—one fried-rice lane, one lo mein lane, and one flagship chicken dish—so everything stays crisp and coherent.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sesame chicken, Shrimp lo mein, Wonton soup
What makes it special: Big-portion takeout staples that stay dependable over time.
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
A hybrid Chinese-and-Japanese neighborhood workhorse that’s strongest when you order with discipline: one Chinese entrée, one noodle/rice base, and a single “extra” (dumplings or sushi) instead of trying to cover both menus. It’s built for repeat delivery and steady weeknight meals, not a long dining-room hang.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken with broccoli, Shrimp lo mein, Pork fried rice
What makes it special: Two-menu convenience that works best with focused ordering.
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A Myrtle Ave Chinese takeout counter where the win is straightforward execution—hot, fast, and properly seasoned—without gimmicks. The best orders stay tight: one noodle dish, one sautéed protein-and-veg, and you’re done.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lo mein, Kung pao chicken, Boneless spare ribs
What makes it special: Fast, no-drama takeout with strong noodle-and-stir-fry lanes.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A practical Ridgewood Chinese takeout stop where the best meals are the ones you keep simple and consistent—one broccoli-based stir-fry, one fried-rice lane, and a soup to round it out. It’s not chasing atmosphere; it’s chasing repeatable neighborhood utility.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken with broccoli, Chow mei fun, Egg drop soup
What makes it special: Reliable takeout built around classic stir-fries and noodles.
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A classic corner takeout built for quick comfort: straightforward combos, fast pickup, and familiar sauces that hit the expected New York Chinese takeout notes. The move is one combo platter plus one noodle item—don’t over-order appetizers that travel poorly.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso’s chicken, Pork fried rice, Egg rolls
What makes it special: Old-school takeout combos that stay affordable and fast.
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
A Seneca Ave neighborhood takeout that’s best approached as a “two-item” shop: one entrée that delivers sauce-and-protein satisfaction, plus one dependable rice lane. It’s a practical repeat spot when you want quick comfort more than atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Boneless spare ribs, Fried rice, General Tso’s chicken
What makes it special: Straightforward takeout built for repeat weeknight dinners.