Best Chinese Restaurants in Williamsburg
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Birds of a Feather
High-volume Sichuan spot where nearly everything works for sharing.
Notable Picks
8.9
Birds of a Feather is a modern Sichuan restaurant where dan dan noodles, mouth-numbing stir-fries, and shared plates make it one of Williamsburg’s most reliable Chinese dinners. High review volume across platforms and steady crowds point to consistently strong cooking and a room that fits both dates and small group hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan dan noodles, Mapo tofu, Chongqing chicken
What Makes it Special: High-volume Sichuan spot where nearly everything works for sharing.
#2
Antidote
8.8
Antidote is a modern Chinese restaurant and rooftop bar where Sichuan and Shanghainese dishes share the table with strong cocktails and skyline views. Locals use it for lively dinners built around big format spicy plates, late-night snacks, and a room that feels more like a bar than a traditional dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mapo tofu, Numbing cubes ribeye, Slice fish in chili oil
What Makes it Special: Elevated Sichuan and Shanghainese cooking served with cocktails and rooftop city views.
8.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
The Bedford Avenue outpost of Vanessa's Dumpling House brings Beijing-style dumplings, sesame pancakes, and noodles to Williamsburg at very low prices. It’s the reliable move for quick plates of dumplings and buns before or after a night out, with enough seating to make it a casual hang rather than a pure takeout counter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pan-fried pork and chive dumplings, Sesame pancake with roast pork, Spicy beef dumplings
What Makes it Special: Long-running dumpling specialist where a few dollars still buys a full plate.
#4
MEILI
8.2
Meili is a skyline-facing Chinese restaurant and rooftop bar where elevated Sichuan dishes meet a cocktail-first atmosphere. The menu leans toward shareable plates like dan dan noodles, truffle beef tenderloin, and chili crab tofu, making it a choice for groups who want a night out as much as a meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan dan noodles, Truffle beef tenderloin, Tea-smoked duck fried rice
What Makes it Special: Rooftop Chinese spot pairing Sichuan-leaning plates with polished cocktails and views.
#5
Púsù
8.1
Púsù is a design-forward Chinese restaurant on Bedford where a mostly plant-focused menu has evolved into modern Chinese plates with cocktails in a softly lit room. Diners treat it as a dressier Williamsburg option for pumpkin mapo tofu, wide Canton-style noodles, and plated dishes that lean more toward dinner-party energy than takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pumpkin mapo tofu, Canton fried noodles, Truffled winter melon soup
What Makes it Special: Modern Chinese cooking with a strong vegetarian thread served in a striking, lounge-like room.
#6
Wei
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Family Friendly Favorites
Wei is a busy Williamsburg Chinese spot that leans hard into delivery and takeout while still offering a casual sit-down option for quick meals. The large menu hits American-Chinese favorites alongside a few spicier stir-fries, and high review counts suggest it’s one of the neighborhood’s go-tos when people want reliable weeknight Chinese.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sesame chicken, Shrimp with broccoli, Pork fried rice
What Makes it Special: High-volume delivery favorite that still works for quick dine-in meals.
Worthy Picks
#7
New Apolo
7.9
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Girls Night Out Approved
Late Night Legends
New Apolo is a long-running Grand Street institution blending Chinese dishes with Latin and Puerto Rican plates in a lively, drink-heavy dining room. People come as much for giant frozen cocktails and late-night energy as for sesame chicken, fried rice, and Cuban-Chinese plates that nod to an older New York tradition.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ spare ribs, Shrimp fried rice, General Tso’s chicken with plantains
What Makes it Special: Loud, longtime Chinese-Latin institution known for huge drinks and plates.
#8
Mr Bao
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Mr Bao is a counter-service dumpling and noodle shop on Bedford focused on soup dumplings, jiaozi, baos, and build-your-own rice bowls. It’s the utility option when you want something hot and filling—especially dumplings—without committing to a long sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soup dumplings, Handmade jiaozi dumplings, Create-your-own rice bowl
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood dumpling shop with soup dumplings, baos, and customizable rice bowls.
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Golden Dragon Kitchen is a small, no-frills Chinese storefront that specializes in straightforward takeout staples served hot and fast. It’s the kind of place where fried rice, lo mein, and stir-fries hit the table quickly, making it useful for casual family dinners and nights when convenience is the top priority.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef with broccoli, Shrimp fried rice, Chicken lo mein
What Makes it Special: Classic neighborhood Chinese counter focused on speed and comfort plates.