Best Quick Bites Champions Chinese Restaurants in Excelsior
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Superstar Restaurant
HK-style café breakfast meets Filipino silog plates under one roof.
Notable Picks
8.4
Long-running Cantonese-Filipino diner serving hearty breakfast plates, congee, and HK café staples from morning hours. Locals rely on fast tickets, big portions, and a wide mix of sweet-savory breakfast options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tapsilog (beef, garlic rice, egg), HK-Style French Toast, Congee with Century Egg
What Makes it Special: HK-style café breakfast meets Filipino silog plates under one roof.
#2
Dim Sum King
8
Vibes:
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Hidden Gems Heaven
Counter-service dim sum shop on Mission Street turning out staples at budget prices. Ideal for grab-and-go trays or a quick snack run.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pan-fried turnip cake, Chiu Chow fun gor, BBQ pork buns
What Makes it Special: Affordable, fast dim sum with classic selections all day.
Worthy Picks
#3
Chef Hunan
7.9
Neighborhood Chinese spot with a Hunan-leaning menu and late hours to 9:30–10pm on weekends. Straightforward stir-fries, smoky chow fun, and crisp salt-pepper apps anchor late takeout runs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cumin Lamb, Beef Chow Fun, Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
What Makes it Special: Late-running wok classics at wallet-friendly prices.
7.8
Hybrid Cantonese BBQ counter and hot-wok takeout with fast turnover. Roasts are crisp-skinned, and combo plates deliver strong value for quick lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast duck over rice, Soy sauce chicken combo, Salt-and-pepper pork chop
What Makes it Special: BBQ deli meats plus wok dishes at speed-run turnaround.
7.8
Cantonese-style cafe known for dependable late dinners up to around 9:30pm. Expect a long rice-plate menu, comfy booth seating, and quick turnover for post-evening eats.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Chow Fun, Wonton Noodle Soup, Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet
What Makes it Special: Large rice-plate menu served late with fast pacing.