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Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Billerica

China Wok

China Wok

4.5
(3k+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee
"the Large Scallion Pancake was great, light and flakey. while i prefer Fried Peking Ravioli (4/8) to be steamed or pan fried, as the skin was a bit thick, it was juicy nevertheless as well as the filling was plentiful"
"consistently great food. the general gau is perfectly crispy, nice and spicy and a huge portion for the price."
Crab Rangoon
Hot and spicy.
$10.97
General Gau's Chicken Combo (with Egg Roll)
Hot and spicy.
$16.82
Roast Pork Fried Rice
Tender chunks of chicken deep fried and sauteed with orange peel sauce. Hot and spicy.
$10.44
Steamed White Rice
Includes one egg roll, three crab Rangoon, one chicken teriyaki, three chicken fingers, three boneless spareribs, two chicken wings, 1 fried shrimp, and one beef teriyaki. Please no substitutions.
$3.76
Jade Lowell Restaurant

Jade Lowell Restaurant

4.7
(1k+)
• Chinese • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"Fish Fillets in Chili Oil not enough fish but i understand the business has to make a profit 😁 still tasty, thought this is an entrée, it would come with RICE but i was unpleasantly surprised 😮 Home Style Tofu fresh and delectable but still no RICE lol Boneless Ribs great appetizer, tender n flavorful 😋 Overall worth the $$$$ it would be awesome if entrée comes with RICE like other chinese joints but i guess we're livin in a sensitive time n it is tough out there. I would've put loved if there was 🍚 Please be safe all the dashers out there 🙏"
"I could tell this place was great just by opening up our order of Pineapple Fried Rice. The shrimp were huge and properly deveined! Do you know how hard that is to find these days? took a bite and they were juicy and perfectly cooked. So good. Sesame Chicken very tender and flavorful but needs more broccoli! Platter for Two excellent. And I like the addition of shrimp shumai instead of those big fried shrimp that nobody ever wants. A++ The peeps at Jade Lowell are doing it right!"
Crab Rangoon
Fried dumplings stuffed with crab meat & cream cheese
$10.44
Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
Fried Rice with Veggies, Pork, and egg
$10.35
Pork Fried Rice
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
$12
Boneless Ribs
Hot and spicy
$11
shunju restaurant

shunju restaurant

4.5
(200+)
• Asian Fusion • Sushi
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Love the real crab in the crab Rangoon. And the crispy vegetables in the spring tiles. The Singapore noodles were VERY spicy even though it's not mentioned in the description. "
"Sushi was so good I forgot to take a picture before digging in. Well made and decent portions for the price, would order again."
C4. Crab Rangoon
Delicate natural crab meat mixed with cream cheese, minced onion, wrapped in a crispy egg roll skin.
$14.58
C60. House Special Fried Rice
With shrimp, chicken and roasted pork.
$16.73
C2. Egg Roll
Pan fried or steamed dumpling with ground lean pork and vegetables.
$11.02
C10. Peking Ravioli
Spicy. The most famous Chinese dish. Lightly breaded fried chicken with spices, minced garlic and cooked in a hot ginger sauce.
$14.69
Hong Kong Restaurant

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.4
(60+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Small egg roll was just one and not two it should be labeled that way. Was hot and overall basic and tasty."
"the soup broth was like water"
AD10: General Gau’s Chicken with 2 Appetizers 左宗鸡(配2份开胃菜)
Spicy Spicy chicken flavored with bits of tangerine peel and fresh greens. 辣味佐以陈皮碎与新鲜时蔬的香辣鸡肉。
$23.23
Crab Rangoon/ 蟹角
Has shrimp in this dish.
$11.93
Lo Mein combo (Veg,Chicken,Beef, Shrimp,House)with 3 appetizers捞面套餐(蔬菜、鸡肉、牛肉、鲜虾、招牌)配3款开胃小吃
Slices of chicken deliciously in an exotic sesame sauce.切片鸡肉浸润在充满异域风情的芝麻酱中,美味诱人。
$21.29
Chicken Lo Mein/ 鸡捞面(鸡肉捞面)
Roasted duck (bone-in), deep-fried to a golden brown on a bed of lettuce.带骨烤鸭,炸至金黄,置于生菜垫底之上。
$11.37
China Maxim

China Maxim

4.7
(100+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"China Max is back in Dracut—and it’s pure music to my mouth! Lo Kai closing left a real hole, so seeing China Max reopen has me thrilled. This is still my favorite spot in Dracut and honestly the only truly solid Chinese place in the area. The L 007 chicken finger order is massive. You get a large portion of those smaller-size chicken-finger nuggets coated in a sweet, tasty batter that hits just right. Crispy, golden, and addictive. L10—, The beef teriyaki is cooked well and packed with good flavor, even if it came out a little less juicy than I’d prefer. Still solid. the pork fried rice is tasty, dark., The juicy sliced pork—looked and tasted like classic, reliable Chinese takeout done right. Glad to have this place back! 5 STAR!"
"Disturbingly bad. Right away it didn't smell right, even before I took it out of the bag. The chicken fried rice, which I had paid extra for, tasted like it had been cooked in rancid oil, or perhaps in some kind of cleaning solution, like a metal cleaner, as it had a metallic taste to it. Drowning it in soy sauce didn't take the metallic taste away. The crab rangoon was not sweet and savory, which I expect, but sour and strange. The chicken fingers had tough meat that had me pulling unchewable chunks out of my mouth after taking a bite. The Chicken with Broccoli was the most edible of the lot, and even that was strange in a way I can't pinpoint. The container it comes in is TINY for $13. The egg rolls are overly sweet and also indescribably odd. This place has great reviews, so I don't know if it's just a me problem. I did order late at night, about a half hour before closing, so maybe they had already started cleaning and didn't rinse the cookware thoroughly before preparing the food? I honestly don't know. I just know that I ate one and a half chicken fingers, half a crab rangoon, half of an egg roll (I tried to give it a chance, I really did!), and a couple bites of rice. The only thing I'm not going to throw away yet is the chicken with broccoli, which I'll try again tomorrow to assess with a fresh palate. Not worth the $60 I paid (including tip, taxes, and fees). Ultimately, this place is a HUGE "no" for me. "
Crab Rangoon
Gold Fingers, Boneless Ribs, Chicken Teriyaki, Pork Fried Rice
$12.49
D.
Crab Rangoon (4), Gold Fingers (5) Egg Roll (1) Pork Fried Rice
$20.11
Teriyaki Beef (on a Stick)
Available in small (1) or large (2) quantities.
$14.71
Chicken Fingers (007)
(6)
$13.99
Simply Khmer

Simply Khmer

4.5
(80+)
• Cambodian • Noodles
$0 delivery fee
"I wish they would give more meat than rice hardly any they put it on top of the rice with the price it should be half half but to much rice other than that it's good"
"I was craving Khmer food today and my order hit the spot. The Grilled Skewers (5 Pcs) beef were tender with a savory and slightly sweet flavor, the Bai/ Cha Kroeung Moun (lemongrass Stirfry) stirfry was flavorful, the Vermicelli Noodle Bowl was fresh and citrusy.The food are portioned well. I'd recommend giving them a try."
Fresh Spring Rolls (2 Pcs)
Choice of chicken, shrimp, lettuce, cucumber, vermicelli noodle, wrapped in rice paper served with sweet fish sauce or peanut sauce. Vegan optional
$8.66
Bai/ Loc Lac (marinated Steak tips)
Marinated steak tips served over house salad (tomato, cucumber, onion, lettuce) served with lime black pepper sauce
$23.4
Build Your Kuy Tiew
Customizable Kuy Tiew with a choice of house or seasonal vegetable broth. Select among rice noodles, egg noodles, flat rice, or glass noodles. Toppings include meats, tofu, seafood, and vegetables. Available in regular or extra large.
$19.61
Crispy Egg Rolls (5 pcs)
Vegetable rolls (carrot, asian sweet potato, taro, onion) in thin crispy wrapper served with sweet chili sauce. Vegan optional
$8.53
Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

American • Chinese
$0 delivery fee
Pork Egg Rolls
Crispy egg rolls filled with minced pork, cabbage, and carrot. Served with a side of sweet chile sauce
$5.68
General Tso's Chicken
This Chinese-American crowd pleaser is all about the tasty, savory, sweet-tangy sauce our juicy, lightly battered chicken is smothered in, along with broccoli. Topped with scallion and served with a side of jasmine rice
$18.12
Pork Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with ground pork, onion, carrot, celery, peas and egg, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame. Topped with scallion
$15.9
Egg Drop Soup
Wispy beaten eggs in chicken broth flavored with onion, ginger, sesame oil, and white pepper. Topped with scallions
$5.68
29 Bistro  (Billerica)

29 Bistro (Billerica)

4.7
(500+)
• Thai • Vietnamese
$0 delivery fee
"Everything was delicious and just what I needed to get over my cold. I especially liked that the restaurant packed it in a bowl so I could just pour the broth in & eat it right away, instead of assembling from multiple containers. I had extra broth left over as well which is nice. I really loved my boba & the cute packaging. Will order again for sure. "
"Fresh Roll was very fresh, and a bit heavy on the veggies if you like it like that. I added pork to the Bun Grilled Beef ,and both meats were perfectly cooked with just the right amount of oil.noodles were soft but not soggy."
Pad Thai
A famous stir-fried noodle with choice of meat, Chives, egg, bean sprout, and turnip, Red onion in Thai tamarind sauce topped with ground peanut.
$17.12
Banh Mi ( Vietnamese Sandwich) (Spicy)
Vietnamese baguette sandwich, choice of protein spread of pickled medley, sliced cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, lettuce onion and spicy mayo.
$13.43
Pho Ga
Chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken, sliced onion, scallions and cilantro in aromatic chicken broth.
$16.88
Fresh Roll
A delicate rice paper rolled around Shrimp or Fried tofu, with lettuce, mint and steamed rice vermicelli, served with Vietnamese peanut sauce.
$8.97
Kyoto’s

Kyoto’s

4.8
(1k+)
• Sushi Bars • Japanese
$0 delivery fee
"3. Udon with shrimp was very tasty and a generou portion size. 11a. Avocado Cucumber Roll was light and fresh. 19. Crab Rangoon (8) were cooked perfectly and had a great amount of filling with a good flavor."
"Appetizer sampler: All this for $15?! Are you kidding? Amazing Sushi: the best around this area hands down. And always comes with soup and salad! So yummy! I'm starting to love this place a lot. Really appreciate them for caring about my special instructions too (hate ginger and wasabi and they left it out for me)"
R 1. Fried Rice
Steamed or fried.
$11.13
19. Crab Rangoon (8)
Hot & spicy. Chunks of chicken lightly battered & fried until crispy, sautéed with general tao's sauce.
$11.95
R 2. Lo Mein Soft Noodles
Includes egg rolls (2), chicken finger (4), beef sticks (2), chicken wings (4), boneless spare ribs, fried jumbo shrimp (2) & crab rangoon (4).
$11.2
8. Dumplings Pork Peking Raviolis
Gluten-free. Steamed green soybeans.
$9.94
Saigon Sandwich House

Saigon Sandwich House

4.7
(3k+)
• Vietnamese • Catering
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Wonton Noodle Soup (Mi Vang Wonton) had great flavor and was perfect for overcoming recent stomach issues! broth packaged separate from inclusions. meat very tender! Eggrolls (2pc) (chả giò) were also great and the Mango Smoothie (M) was perfectly fruity and cold."
"#1 Banh mi was fantastic. Got extra meat and veg on both. Baguette is fantastic. Crispy on the outside soft and chewy on the inside. I could only finish half and saving the rest for later but my boyfriend housed the whole thing in less than 10 mins. Thai tea is also fantastic not too sweet and very refreshing. Cant wait to try other items in the future! "
Saigon Iced Coffee (S)
Coffee with condensed milk. PLEASE be aware your drink DOES NOT come with Boba (toppings), it is an optional additional cost.
$6.23
Butter & Pate (Bánh Mì Pate Bơ)
Homemade creamy butter and rich pate spread generously on a fresh Vietnamese baguette.
$8.19
Gatorade
A crisp, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine
$3.25
Yeo’s Soy Milk
Blended strawberries with a touch of milk, creating a smooth, refreshing drink. PLEASE be aware your drink DOES NOT come with Boba (toppings), it is an optional additional cost.
$3
Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness

4.6
(2k+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"The spicy chicken bowl was fantastic. I got it with the noodles and the were seasoned perfectly. I will definitely get this again! PS, there was too much food to eat at one sitting. The restaurant was thoughtful enough to include extra sauce to use the next day."
"Seems sorta pricey, but you get a ton of food for your money. It's like two meals in one. I almost threw my back out lifting the bag. 😆 We love the orange chicken. Can't wait to order again! So good!"
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
This is it. The Hall of Famer. The MVP of Teriyaki. Marinated, hand-trimmed, fresh, all-natural grilled chicken thigh served with our house-made teriyaki sauce. Add some white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles and stir-fried veggies. So good, you have to give us a little money to get it.
$19.36
Orange Chicken Bowl
Orange doesn’t rhyme with anything, but it’s delicious! Big pieces of chicken in sweet orange sauce for a delicious take on everyone’s favorite go-to chicken dish. Add it to your choice of white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles and stir-fried veggies.
$20.78
Two Protein Bowl- Large Size Only
Can't settle on just one type of protein? Choose 2 of your favorites in this bowl! Comes with 4oz of each protein.
$24.81
Crab Rangoons
Crab and cream cheese wontons served with sweet & sour sauce.
$8.06
Home Taste

Home Taste

4.7
(300+)
• Chinese • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The hand pulled noodles were chewy and filling. And the stewed pork burger was nicely seasoned. Both tasted really good. Will definitely order from here again."
"D4.Spi HtOil Handpull Ndl …So good…container packed full with satisfying, chewy noodles and fresh crisp vegetables, all generously tossed with this wonderfully fragrant, aromatic hot oil 🍲Perfect spice. Thank you!"
D4.Spi HtOil Handpull Ndl
Wide, hand-pulled noodles with a spicy chili oil sauce, garnished with green vegetables.
$15.82
C1.Pork Pan Fr.Dumplin(10)
Eight handmade dumplings filled with seasoned pork.
$14.85
D1.Ndl Sliced Cumin Lamb
Wide noodles with sliced lamb, cumin seasoning, bell peppers, and fresh cilantro. Spicy.
$18.34
K1. Lo Mein
A generous portion of stir-fried soft noodles with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, egg, or vegetables.
$16.64
Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe

Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe

4.8
(1k+)
• Chinese • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"It's rare to find a restaurant that provides value when ordering soup for delivery. Usually the soup, noodles, meet and other add-ons are all stuffed into a single 32 oz container. Even when ordering extra noodles meat, they rarely get packaged separately which means you pay extra for the same size as a regular. Genes Chinese Flatbread Cafe was the opposite, providing the soup, meat and veggies in a large plastic takeout container, plus the noodles on the side. I felt like I actually got what I paid for and the food was delicious. 5 stars!"
"Gene's is so consistently good, and definitely one of my go-to places for comfort food. This is my first time trying the #5 House Noodle Soup 哨子面 - awesome blend of savory with mild spice, and the touch of vinegar is perfect. Also try #2 - it's my fave!"
#16 Hot sour hand-pulled noodle soup 酸汤扯面
Freshly hand pulled noodles in spicy sour soup with pork and bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro
$14.32
#5 House Noodle Soup 哨子面
Freshly hand - rolled thin noodles in chicken broth with pork and cooked vegetables green bean, potato and carrots, add with a hint of vinegar, egg skin and cilantro
$13.37
#10 Hot Sour Dumpling Soup 酸汤水饺
House made pork dumplings (12-13 dumplings) in spicy sour soup with bean sprouts, onions, carrots, cilantro, and black sea weeds
$14.51
#4 Hand-Pulled Noodles 油泼扯面
Freshly hand - pulled noodles, seasoned with minced garlic, crushed cayenne peppers, chopped scallion, and cilantro
$11.36
BEIJING TASTY HOUSE

BEIJING TASTY HOUSE

American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Crispy Fried Mushrooms
Mushrooms lightly battered and fried until crisp.
$20.63
House Special Lo Mein
Soft noodles with chicken, beef, shrimp and mixed vegetables.
$20.63
Beef & Onion Dumplings (12 Pcs)
Twelve dumplings filled with seasoned beef and onion.
$14.38
Egg Roll (2 Pcs)
Crispy rolls filled with seasoned pork and vegetables.
$6.88
Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi Lowell

Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi Lowell

4.8
(1k+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee
"sooo good! Iadded noodles for a dollar and they gave a lot!. The flavor was excellent. the Chicken Dumpling (6) were excellent as well. definitely wille a new regular place#1 Chicken"
"My go-to for lunch! The food is always tasty and the delivery is fast. The chicken portion is generous—usually enough to feed both me and my 3-year-old. Great value and super convenient!"
#1 Chicken
Grill Chicken Teriyaki, served with steamed broccoli, carrots, and cabbage over a bed of rice.
$12.04
Crab Rangoon (4 pc) ( 8pc)
Cream cheese and crab filling in crispy wonton wrappers. Choice of 4 or 8 pieces.
$7.11
Make your own Personal Lemonade
Custom your lemonade with up to two fruit flavor
$3.67
Chicken Bento
Grill Chicken Teriyaki serve with steam rice , (4 Pc)california roll, (3 Pc) chicken dumpling, and steam vegetable .
$14.88
Jade Gourmet

Jade Gourmet

4.6
(10+)
• Chinese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Pu Pu Platter
Pupu (1): egg roll (1), boneless spareribs, chicken fingers (3), chicken wings (2), fried shrimp (1), beef teriyaki (1), chicken teriyaki (1) and crab rangoons (3).
$24.21
Crab Rangoons
Hot and spicy.
$11.9
Peking Ravioli
Hot and spicy. Large chunks of chicken in a crispy coating with spicy sweet sauce & served with broccoli.
$9.25
Egg Rolls
Hot and spicy.
$4.82
Saigon Eatery - 299 Mishawum Rd

Saigon Eatery - 299 Mishawum Rd

4.8
(500+)
• Vietnamese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Pho is my favorite soup when I'm sick or want something cozy, and I'm so glad I've finally found somewhere good to get it now that I live far from Dot. Wonderfully savory and a good portion, the price is a little on the steep side, but that seems common in this area. All the ingredients tasted fresh and delicious, and the broth is very flavorful. I forgot to take the photo until I'd eaten most of it lol."
"The soup was amazing, authentic taste and large serving for a good price. Got add ons and they gave me a very generous serving, super fast. Would definitely order again!"
a. Fresh Spring Rolls (2) – Goi Cuon
Two soft rice paper rolls wrapped with lettuce, basil and vermicelli served with peanut sauce with a choice of: shrimp, chicken or tofu
$9.47
e. Chicken (Pho Ga) - GF
With a choice of: beef, chicken, shrimp, vegetable or tofu
$19.64
c. Banh Mi BBQ Pork (Heo Nuong)
Vietnamese Spicy Noodle Soup with slice brisket and cha lua, served with a side of fresh beansprout, cabbage, basil and lime.
$14.92
c. Rare Beef and Brisket (Tai Nam) - GF
Two deep-fried rolls with chicken and veggies served with house-made sauce
$20.16
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

4.7
(3k+)
• Fried Chicken • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"I am never disappointed they have the best fried rice and the best drumsticks I love the honey Garlic glaze it's the best also if you love a good coleslaw you will love that also we got boneless wings with honey garlic glaze everything was amazing will definitely order there again!olop"
"I ordered Mixed of 15 drums and flats, but the chicken looks significantly smaller, especially the drums, compared to how they used to be. I also didn't get my pickled radish that was ordered. The Seasoned French Fries are about $10, and the portion is insanely small, only up to the red line of the paper bag. The bag was opened so maybe my dasher ate it. I remember they used to serve those fries in their larger styrofoam takeout boxes. Regardless, disappointed with negligence of items, portion sizes, packaging, and value."
Wings
Double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil.)
$28.38
Fried Rice
Fried rice, eggs, red bell pepper, onions, scallions, cooked with Soy Garlic sauce, topped with sesame seeds and fresh cucumber garnish. (Contains sesame seeds or sesame seed oil.)
$17.92
Mixed
Wings & Drumsticks, double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil.)
$27.08
Boneless
Double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil.))
$24.42
Tobu N Grill

Tobu N Grill

4.4
(100+)
• Chinese • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
"i only got Crab Cheese Rangoons (3 Pcs) but it was fire"
"Love the Gene Tso's chicken . Big servings."
2-Item Combo
Cal 500-1400. Choose 1-2 sides; split 10 oz if 2; add any two entrees.
$14.6
Medium Drink
97-450 cal.
$4.15
Bourbon Chicken
Our signature dish, grilled chopped marinated chicken served with our homemade bourbon sauce.
$11.39
Crab Cheese Rangoons (3 Pcs)
Cream cheese rangoon are prepared with crispy wonton wrapper and mix of soft cream cheese, crab meat, scallions, and carrots.
$3.38

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