Best Chinese Restaurants in University Village
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pinch Chinese
Bib Gourmand Chinese kitchen pairing top-tier soup dumplings with an ambitious wine list.
Notable Picks
8.6
A Bib Gourmand–recognized SoHo spot where former Din Tai Fung Shanghai chef Charlie Chen turns out soup dumplings, Peking duck, and modern Chinese comfort plates alongside a serious wine program. Locals treat it as both a date-night dining room and a destination for xiaolongbao and shared small plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab soup dumplings, Peking duck, Dan dan noodles
What makes it special: Bib Gourmand Chinese kitchen pairing top-tier soup dumplings with an ambitious wine list.
#2
Cha Cha Tang
8.1
Cha Cha Tang reimagines the Hong Kong cha chaan teng café with polished design, a serious bar program, and Cantonese comfort dishes. The menu leans into dim sum, roasted meats, and playful brunch-leaning items in a room that feels more downtown cocktail bar than diner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cantonese roasted duck, Bacon-and-egg pearl noodles, Hong Kong-style French toast with taro
What makes it special: A modern Hong Kong-inspired café-bar hybrid with serious design and roasted duck.
A modern Chinese tapas and dim sum bar just off Washington Square, focusing on Shanghainese and Suzhou flavors, small plates, and cocktails in a dim, stylish space. Guests mix soup dumplings and dan dan noodles with shareable dishes and drinks, making it a lively choice for casual nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab meat soup dumplings, Porcini mushroom beef rice, Dan dan noodles
What makes it special: Stylish Chinese tapas spot blending dim sum classics with regional Shanghai and Suzhou dishes.