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Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Ryde

Golden Island Chinese Take away

Golden Island Chinese Take away

4.6
(40+)
• Chinese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee
"One of the best, most flavourful Chinese places around. Their Shanghai Style Crispy Shredded Beef is one of my all-time favourites."
"Boneless Lemon Chicken is like 95% batter and 5% chicken. Lemon sauce is watery and bland. Szechuan Beef was also watery and bland. This shop used to be decent 5 years ago. Now its no good."
Special Fried Rice
Ham, shrimp, peas, green onions, barbecued pork, chicken strips, bean sprouts.
$13.16
Honey Chicken
Four spring rolls with pork or vegetable filling. Please specify your choice when ordering.
$18.2
Steamed Rice
Ham, egg, shrimp, green onions, peas.
$4.38
Prawn Chips
Spicy.
$3.74
Chan Kun Kee

Chan Kun Kee

4.5
(20+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"The 6001. 揚州炒飯 / Yangzhou Fried Rice was very good and the quantity is pretty decent."
"Took nearly 2 hours for the food to arrive because the restaurant took a long time to cook. The delivery guy was waiting around for the food. Ordered around 1130,food arrived 130pm Sichuan bee was a bit bland, but the othe dishes were fine."
0000. 白飯 / Steamed Rice
Steamed rice, a perfect side dish, fluffy and fragrant, complements any meal beautifully.
$3.17
2807. 楊枝甘露 / Mango Pomelo Sago
Mango pomelo sago with fresh mango chunks, pomelo pieces, and sago pearls in a creamy mango base.
$6.36
6001. 揚州炒飯 / Yangzhou Fried Rice
Savory Yangzhou Fried Rice with shrimp, ham, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings for a delightful meal.
$18.09
5406. 皮蛋肉碎粥 / Century Eggs & Minced Pork Congee
Savory congee featuring century eggs and tender minced pork, perfect for a comforting meal.
$13.68
Jade Delight Chinese Restaurant

Jade Delight Chinese Restaurant

4.6
(60+)
• Chinese • Rice
$0 delivery fee
"I really love this restaurant, food is amazing thank you for your service, portion are fantastic and I would definitely order again :)"
"Found every dish to be overly salty. The packaging of the Rainbow Steak was inappropriate. Flavor of the dishes was ok but just so so salty. Will not order again."
Fried Rice
A classic dish of stir-fried rice with your choice of protein and vegetables.
$9.34
Boiled Rice
Size Options. Fluffy, perfectly cooked rice, steamed to perfection, ideal as a side dish or base for meals.
$5.01
Honey Chicken
Crispy and succulent, our honey chicken is coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
$16.57
Spring Rolls
Six pieces. Crispy, golden spring rolls filled with fresh vegetables.
$9.36
The Panda Yum Cha

The Panda Yum Cha

4.9
(40+)
• Asian • Dumplings
$0 delivery fee
Preserved Egg & Pork Congee / 皮蛋瘦肉粥
Gluten free.
$9.44
Deep Fried Bean Chicken & Chive Dumplings / 安虾咸水角
Nuts, gluten free.
$9.18
Steamed Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce / 豉汁蒸凤爪
Vegetarian.
$10.29
Steamed BBQ Pork Bun / 蜜汁叉烧包
Gluten free.
$9.56
1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle

4.6
(100+)
• Chinese • Taiwanese
$0 delivery fee
"Really flavourful. Great serving size and I appreciated that they separated the noodles from the soup."
"I always order from here whenever I'm craving dumplings. The Pork Cabbage Fried Dumplings (12 Pieces) and Pork Cabbage Steamed Dumplings (12 Pc) are so yummy and consistent with their flavours! I feel like they're a bit expensive for 12pcs but other than that I love ordering dumplings from here"
Handmade Braised Beef Noodle Soup 红烧牛肉面
Rich and aromatic noodle soup with handmade noodles and slow-braised beef.
$14.33
Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup 兰州牛肉面
Authentic and hearty noodle soup with handmade noodles and tender beef.
$13.91
Hot Spicy Beef Noodle Soup 麻辣牛肉面
A bold and spicy twist on classic beef noodle soup for the adventurous palate.
$14.64
Pork Cabbage Fried Dumplings (12 Pieces) 猪肉白菜煎饺12粒
Classic dumplings featuring a savoury mix of pork and cabbage.
$13.21
Hong Kong Bing Sutt

Hong Kong Bing Sutt

4.6
(70+)
• Cantonese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee
"Thetexture of the rice is good. Scrambled eggs is silky"
"The quantity of chicken was quite disappointing, although I appreciate that they made an effort. Unfortunately, the overall result was not as effective as I had hoped. The flavour was not bad, and I may give them another try in the future to give them the benefit of the doubt."
Hai Nan Style Boneless Chicken with Rice / 去骨海南雞飯
Signature.
$15.73
Signature Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice / 招牌焗豬扒飯
With tomato sauce.
$16.76
Fried Rice Noodle with Beef in Creamy Egg Sauce / 滑蛋牛肉炒河
With curry sauce on rice.
$15.52
Scrambled Eggs with Pork Chops and Curry Sauce / 滑蛋豬扒飯配咖哩汁
With thin egg noodle.
$15.46
Fujian Shaxian Snacks 福建沙县小吃

Fujian Shaxian Snacks 福建沙县小吃

4.7
(40+)
• Chinese • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"The pork trotters noodles was really tasty, fresh and a generous portion. I asked for extra soup and chillies and my wishes were granted. Truly enjoyable. Thank you."
"I ordered rice noodles, but they appear to be leftover and have already been in broth. They don't seem fresh."
Pork Wonton Soup / 馄饨汤
Large / 大份.
$9.1
Braised Duck Drumstick / 卤鸭腿
Juicy duck leg in savory sauce.
$5.31
Noodles Mixed with Peanut Sauce / 花生酱拌面
Large / 大份.
$9.11
Steamed Pork Dumplings / 蒸饺
10 pcs steamed pork, carrot, and shallots dumplings.
$8.31
West Pymble Chinese Restaurant

West Pymble Chinese Restaurant

4.0
(40+)
• Chinese • Seafood
$0 delivery fee
"big portions! ham and chicken roll great (didn't need the sauce which is a good sign) Very tasty Szechuan chilli lunch special..has a nice kick"
"To many onions and hardly any chicken in the curry chicken dish. Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup / 鸡肉玉米汤 soup container not filled to top. "
Sweet and Sour Flavour / 酸甜汁口味
1. Choose between lamb, beef and chicken. 2. Choose between rice and fried rice.
$18.23
Special Fried Rice / 特别炒饭
Bbq pork, baby prawn (I)
$13.53
Combination Long and Short Soup / 杂烩云吞汤面
Combination of beef, chicken, bbq pork and prawn (I) plus wonton and noodle in chicken soup
$19.12
Beef Fried Rice / 牛肉炒饭
Rice and Noodles / 米面类
$16.3
Mama's Wok Rhodes

Mama's Wok Rhodes

4.4
(100+)
• Chinese • Seafood
$0 delivery fee
"Tasty and good portions but slightly overpriced. Nearly $5 for steamed rice is really pushing it."
"tasty food but ridiculously over priced."
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Vegetarian.
$6.44
Sweet & Sour Pork
Vegetarian.
$17.54
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Spicy.
$7
Sweet & Sour Pork
Vegetarian.
$18.94
Into Laksa

Into Laksa

4.7
(200+)
• Malaysian • Asian
$0 delivery fee
"I don't normally leave reviews but this is one of the best Laksa's I've had in some time! The lemon tea is also super refreshing. So happy and will absolutely become one of my go to restaurants to order from!! Can't believe I didn't try it sooner!"
"The rice is actually worth the price; it's fkn flavourful and a big size definitely my go to order. Always fresh and fast delivery; love it."
Chicken Slice Laksa
None vegetarian our laksa soup contains fresh milk and candle nuts. If you are allergic, please try our other delicious items.
$17.82
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Boneless hainanese chicken thigh with chicken rice, home made chill, ginger, shallot sauce and chicken soup.
$17.95
Vegetable Spring Roll
Four pieces.
$10.05
Beef Laksa
Our laksa soup contains fresh milk and candle nuts. If you are allergic, please try our other delicious items.
$18.98
Ipoh Hawker

Ipoh Hawker

4.6
(200+)
• Halal • Ramen Noodles
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"The laksa broth was excellent: deep, rich and flavourful. Coconut rice is always fragrant and a great accompaniment to the richly spiced beef rendang. I love how the char kway teow has a deep smokiness from the wok. This is my go to place for Malaysian comfort food."
"The portions keep gettin smaller, I always order the beef rendang, they put in a large container, but food fits in a smaller container, the more they do this the less value it has"
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Chicken rice balls served with boneless chicken maryland. served with a soup, ginger and chili sauce on the side. gluten free option available.
$13.19
Fried Chicken Wings (6 Pieces)
Fragrant coconut rice with crispy anchovies, cucumbers, boiled eggs, peanuts, sambal onions with curry chicken.
$7.75
Nasi Lemak Curry Chicken
Fragrant coconut rice with crispy anchovies, cucumbers, boiled eggs, peanuts, sambal onions with beef rendang.
$14.02
Shredded Chicken Laksa
Mild. Gluten free. Slow-cooked beef chunks in punchy rendang paste of coriander, cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, and rich coconut milk.
$13.3
Noodle Pot NSW

Noodle Pot NSW

4.7
(100+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee
"generous portions of absolutely phenomenal food packed with care. highly recommend!"
"Really really bad, spent 105$ none of us were actually able to eat any of it including the rice, everything just tasted odd and made no sense it was really really gross. The flavour is just weird of every dish."
Fried Dim Sim (4)
Crispy fried dim sims filled with savory pork and cabbage, perfect for a delightful start to your meal.
$6.69
Mongolian Beef with Rice
Tender beef stir-fried in a savory sauce, served over fluffy rice for a delicious meal.
$12.4
Special Fried Rice
A flavorful blend of jasmine rice, vegetables, and proteins, stir-fried to perfection with spices.
$11.95
Hokkien Noodle
Stir-fried Hokkien noodles tossed in savory soy sauce for a delightful taste experience.
$12.11
Xi Bay Handmade Noodles

Xi Bay Handmade Noodles

Chinese • Chinese Asian Cuisine
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
Stir Fried Noodles with Beef / 牛肉炒拉面
Stir-fried noodles with beef, a Chinese dish.
$13.73
Stir-Fried Noodles with Lamb / 羊肉炒面
Lamb is an Aussie favourite and its distinctive flavour goes brilliantly in stir-fry.
$14.9
Lamb Skewers / 羊肉串
Three skewers.
$14.14
Fried Pork Dumplings / 锅贴
Fried pork dumplings, crispy and savory.
$14.11
Soul Hainan Chicken Rice - 178-180 ROWE ST

Soul Hainan Chicken Rice - 178-180 ROWE ST

American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
Hainan Chicken Rice
Poached chicken served with fragrant chicken rice and topped with ginger shallot sauce.
$13.63
Roasted Chicken Rice (Char Siew Style)
Roasted chicken char siew style served with fragrant chicken rice.
$15.07
Roasted Chicken Only (Char Siew Style)
Roasted chicken only, one piece chicken Maryland fillet.
$10.05
Hainan Chicken Only
Hainan chicken only, one piece chicken Maryland.
$8.61
Master Hot Pot

Master Hot Pot

4.3
(30+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee
For 2 People 10 Ingredients
Spicy.
$30.51
For 2 People
10 Ingredients
$30.13
For 2 People 14 Ingredients
Spicy.
$45.56
Fried Hot Pot / 麻辣香锅
Sizzling fried hot pot featuring a medley of fresh ingredients, savory broth, and bold spices.
$45.46
Xi Bay Homemade Noodle Restaurant

Xi Bay Homemade Noodle Restaurant

Chinese • Chinese Asian Cuisine
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
Fried Rice with Egg / 蛋炒饭
Savoury rice dish featuring eggs.
$11.04
Fried Pork with Sweet and Sour Sauce / 糖醋里脊
Tender pork strips served in a sweet and sour sauce.
$20.36
Fried Rice with Chicken / 鸡肉炒饭
Stir-fried rice with tender chicken, egg and spring onion.
$11.88
Coke
Refreshing cola beverage with a perfect balance of sweetness and carbonation for ultimate enjoyment.
$2.52
Yummykitchens

Yummykitchens

4.9
(10+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
130. Fried Rice
Savory fried rice stir-fried with fresh vegetables, eggs, and your choice of protein.
$8.5
1. Spring Rolls (4)
Crispy, golden spring rolls filled with fresh vegetables, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
$7.78
5. Curry Puffs (4)
Deliciously flaky pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, served with tangy dipping sauce.
$8.55
106. Sweet & Sour Pork
Tender pork in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, served with vibrant vegetables and rice.
$16.18
Hungry Paulie

Hungry Paulie

4.7
(200+)
• Chinese • Dumplings
$0 delivery fee
"Ordered 東坡肉便當, 油條和大腸. the bento was luke warm but portion was definitely enough for 2 people. There were 5 pieces of brasied pork, tasted really delicious, loved the diced pickles. The pork intestine was yummpy. Didn't like the bread stick, not fresh, very chewy."
"Food is tasty, particularly like their sticky rice roll. They improved to use small bottle for the soy bean drink. Like it! "
懷舊鐵路便當(豬排) Paulie’s Special Pork Chop Lunch Bento (RB7)
Pork chop. Note: Please note that this food item may contains traces of nuts. Please notify our staff members before ordering.
$13.9
肉鬆飯糰 Pork Floss and Salty Pickles Rice Roll (R1)
$6.63
彰化爌肉飯 Steamed Rice with Soy Stewed Pork Belly Bento (RB4)
Note: Please note that this food item may contains traces of nuts.
$14.55
紅燒手工牛肉麵 Braised Beef Noodle Soup (N1)
Mild.
$13.18
Lanzhou Beef Hand Pulled Noodles

Lanzhou Beef Hand Pulled Noodles

4.3
(40+)
• Chinese • Asian Food
$0 delivery fee
Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles
Made with beef brisket and beef shin shank.
$14.59
Braised Beef Noodles
Tender, slow-braised beef with richly flavored broth.
$14.66
Deep Fried Cumin Lamb Skewer
Fried to crispy perfection.
$2.68
Beef Mince Noodles
Hearty beef mince perfectly seasoned atop fresh noodles.
$13.7
Hot Dumpling

Hot Dumpling

4.7
(200+)
• Chinese • Dumplings
$0 delivery fee
"Always love dumplings from here! Value for money, tasty and fast delivery. Our go to meal/snack always !!"
"Hot Dumpling at Epping is hands down my all-time favourite for dumplings. The dumplings are always fresh, juicy, and packed with flavour, with perfectly cooked wrappers every time."
Pork & Garlic Chive Dumpling
14 pieces per serving. Boil cooked.
$10.08
Chicken & Garlic Chive Dumpling
14 pieces per serving. Boil cooked.
$10.08
Pork & Chinese Cabbage Dumpling
14 pieces per serving. Boil cooked.
$9.9
Prawn, Pork, & Garlic Chive Dumpling
14 pieces per serving. Boil cooked.
$12.56
No.1 Malatang

No.1 Malatang

4.5
(90+)
• Chinese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee
Wallet-Friendly
"Lots of noodles and toppings and arrived nice and hot!! Perfection in a bowl."
"I ordered the spicy version, but this is extremely spicy with a large amount of chili powder/oil. Unfortunately, it’s too spicy to eat."
DIY Bowl
375ml can.
$17.34
Coke Zero
This bowl includes mixed meat rolls, beef balls, tripes, quail eggs, potato, bean curd, broccoli, and green veg.
$2.33
Meat Lover
375ml can.
$17.02
Coke
This bowl includes fish fillet, mussel, prawn, mixed fish balls, green veggies, broccoli, potato, mushroom, tofu, and kelp.
$2.33
Sydney Best Dim Sim

Sydney Best Dim Sim

4.8
(10+)
• Chinese • Dumplings
$0 delivery fee
"Good quality frozen buns and dim sims"
BBQ Pork Bun (4 Pieces)
Four pieces.
$6.88
Prawn Har Gau (10 Pieces)
Twelve pieces. Made with prawn and bamboo shoots.
$12.43
5. 腊腸卷 / Sausage Bun(6 pcs)(Frozen)
6 pieces.
$9.13
Sticky Rice Chicken (2 Pieces)
180 g each. Two pieces. Made with sticky rice, chicken mince, mushroom, egg, and sausage.
$6.86
PappaRich

PappaRich

4.5
(200+)
• Malaysian • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee
"V05 Vegetarian Fried Mee Hoon with Curry Mutton and Egg is great! Never disappoint:)"
"Ordered R02 Pappa Special Nasi Goreng with Fried Chicken paid $29.68. I believe at least the nasi goreng box should have been filled properly, so expect a low quantity for a higher price, papa isn't cheap :)"
R03 Nasi Goreng
Fried rice served with prawn and chicken slices.
$15.52
R01 Pappa Chicken Rice with Steamed Chicken
A Malaysian favourite that comes complete with tender boiled chicken, fragrant chicken rice, chicken soup, bean sprouts and a combination of chilli, ginger and dark soya sauce for dipping.
$16.73
R02 Pappa Special Nasi Goreng with Fried Chicken
Fried rice served with fried chicken, fried egg, pappadum, sambal and cucumber slices.
$18.75
N13 Pappa Wat Tan Hor
Wok-fried combination thick flat rice noodles with egg gravy, prawns, fish cakes, chicken slices, choy sum and fried shallots.
$16.54
New Yatra

New Yatra

4.4
(200+)
• Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee
"the gravy in the Dal Makhani was so thick and rich it was beautiful. definitely not a spicy dish but delicious all the same. the Aloo Paratha was a little more spicy but very mild if that in my opinion. nice for someone not too adventurous with heat but wanting to try a little bit of heat. I bought the Mint Chutney as I didn't know what the heat levels would be like being my first time at this store but I did not need it. there was less chicken in the Butter Chicken than my partner expected but for me it looked about standard for proper Butter Chicken but could have been a bit more generous. all in all a good meal. I would eat there again :)"
"excellent!! I tried Samosa Chat for the first time and it was delicious , good big chunks of samosa and plenty of sauce & chickpeas. Ideal texture for me as I don't like crispy samosa. I have very weak spice tolerance so it was a little hot for me, but delicious with the Mint Chutney . The Malai Kofta was also a generous portion, mild as requested, with a perfect flavour. The Roti was a little rubbery but it's difficult to package hot bread. Will order again, thanks! "
Butter Chicken
Juicy chicken chunks in a creamy tomato and cashew sauce, spiced with a medley of Indian flavors.
$15.38
Plain Rice
Fluffy Basmati rice with a hint of seasoning, ready to be your meal's best buddy!
$3.33
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice and tender chicken dance with Indian spices, mint leaves, and a whisper of rose water.
$14.35
Samosa
Triangular pastry pockets stuffed with potatoes, peas, and a zingy mix of Indian spices.
$5.43
Unkles Kitchen

Unkles Kitchen

4.5
(100+)
• Korean • Seafood
$0 delivery fee
15% off on A$50+
"Taste very nice, lots of big chunk of Marinated Beef "
"Pork Bone Soup is the best and I definitely order it again 👌the portion is good for two. The side potato and kimchi really good too"
Bibimbap 비빔밥
Spicy. Spicy and savory kimchi stew with tender pork, tofu, and vegetables, perfect for warming your soul.
$15.68
Kimchi Stew (Pork) 김치찌개
Rich and savory pork bone soup, simmered for hours, delivering deep flavors and comforting warmth.
$15.31
Pork Bone Soup 뼈해장국
Crispy pancake loaded with fresh seafood.
$15.28
Seafood Pancake 해물파전
Savory beef rib soup simmered to perfection, featuring tender meat and rich, flavorful broth.
$17.36
Dai Viet Noodle House

Dai Viet Noodle House

4.6
(200+)
• Vietnamese • Pho
$0 delivery fee
"First time ordering from here and surprised how well ingredients were packaged. Large serving and broth is well made. I would definately order again"
"The Spicy Beef with Bread Roll was small and had large chunks of fat instead of meat. The meat in itself had a thick layer of fat. The Bread Roll + Butter was $$$ and was missing the butter. The sate that add on leaked everywhere so I couldn't taste it, but it smelt nice at least: Wouldn't buy again."
Special Beef Pho
Served with rice noodles, onions, shallots, coriander, with thinly sliced rare beef, beef brisket, beef balls and tripe in a beef broth. Comes with hoisin+sriracha dipping sauce, fresh chilli, lemon wedge and a side of bean sprouts with basil.
$17.47
Rare Beef Pho
Our popular beef rice noodle soup, cooked for over 18 hours with aromatic spices. Comes with hoisin+sriracha dipping sauce, fresh chilli, lemon wedge and a side of bean sprouts with basil.
$16.21
Crispy Chicken with Egg Noodles
Crispy chicken with egg noodles thick or thin, served in soup/dry with a side of soup.
$18.54
Crispy Chicken with Tomato Rice
Our signature crispy chicken, served with tomato rice, Sweet Pickles and dipping fish sauce. Chicken soup served on the side.
$17.91
Lane 198

Lane 198

4.4
(70+)
• Asian Fusion • Curry
$0 delivery fee
"Char Kway Teo (Beef) Really delicious and smokey, and Mum's Green Curry was very wholesome and tasty (not as sweet as other thai green curries I've had). "
"Satay Skewers tasted good, hope that can put one or two more in because only 4 pieces inside the order lol. Peking Pork very good, price worthy"
Pad See Ew
Soy based stir fry of flat rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, and choice of protein.
$14.09
Satay Skewers
Four pieces. Skewers of grilled chicken and peanut sauce.
$7.82
Karaage Chicken Bao
Two pieces. Japanese fried karaage chicken, mixed leaf, chilli mayonnaise on a freshly steamed bun.
$7.52
Slow Cooked Massamun Beef
Braised beef cheeks, coconut cream, potatoes, and peanuts.
$16.86

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