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Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Brooklyn

Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

4.0
(40+)
• Chinese • American
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 32 min
Char Siu Spare Ribs
A Chinese-American take on BBQ-style ribs, glazed in a deliciously sticky soy sauce with just a touch of sweetness from honey
$13.53
Pork Egg Rolls
Crispy egg rolls filled with minced pork, cabbage, and carrot. Served with a side of sweet chile sauce
$5.63
Shrimp Lo Mein
Chewy, wheat-based egg noodles stir-fried with cabbage, carrot, mushroom, onion, and tender roasted shrimp, in a rich sauce flavored with Chinese rice wine and soy
$19.39
Beef & Broccoli
What we think about when we crave Chinese flavors: tender marinated beef and crunchy broccoli in a rich ginger-garlic and soy sauce. Served with jasmine rice
$19.11
Lucky Mao

Lucky Mao

4.5
(100+)
• Chinese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 39 min
"I really love the late night delivery and how flavorful the dish was!! My new favorite place!"
"I ordered the Chili Garlic Chicken and the Chili Cucumber Salad. It was delicious and spicy! Good spicy:) The food packaging was thoughtful and very convenient . Definitely will be trying their fried rice next"
Lucky Dinner Set
Your choice of one entree, base and appetizer
$15.63
Lo Mein Noodles
Classic lo mein egg noodles with crisp cabbage, carrots, and your choice of protein.
$13.4
General Tso's Chicken
Our signature dish. Boneless chicken, marinated, fried, then wok-fired with dried chilies and whole scallions. Sweet, lightly spiced, and full of flavor. Served with white rice.
$13.01
Fried Pork & Chives Dumplings
Fried pork and chives dumplings.
$8.58
Lotus Vegetarian

Lotus Vegetarian

4.7
(1k+)
• Vegetarian • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 27 min
"this is my first time ordering from here and it's one of my favorites spots already. this spot is also all vegan although it says vegetarian. i know a lot of vegan places use vegetarian instead of vegan to attract more customers, most items on their menu have description saying soy this and soy that so i had peace of my mind there. it's the item that didn't say it that i was questionable about. however after ordering a few items that sound non vegan and no description i know for sure it is vegan. the taste of these items cause orgasms on my taste buds, from their exotic teas, i only ordered one to test it but now i know, they named it exotically and the taste matches. i'm not even a tea guy. it's a juice. but tea juice. and it's superb. the food , as you can see in the photos i stopped mid way while eating to take pictures, overly delicious and good. i am so glad i ordered from here and will be a repeat customer. the sweet and sour chikn is soo good. plus they give an enormous amount of food. just look at how stuffed these dishes are in the photos, th meat was so much it is its own container and the rice it came with came on a separate container, wow, the mozzarella sticks are indistinguishable from "real" mozzarella sticks. so good. everything , amazing! i rarely fall in luv and when i do its over a lengthy period of time, well i love this food / place. and its our first day! seriously im lost for words. a great spot"
"Food arrived extremely late. Had to call twice to find out if it would be delivered. It was an absolute waste of money. The veggie fried rice was salty and the plantains were hard. This is the second time I've had an issue so there won't be a third."
D6. Vegan Cake
Toasted almond cake, carrot cake, chocolate cake, tiramisu, or cookies n' cream cake.
$6.05
68. Boneless Ribs
Vegetarian bbq ribs with broccoli
$15.15
5. Spring Roll
Breaded deep-fried soy chicken. Served with bbq sauce.
$4.48
1. Chicken Nuggets
Your selection of rice, with spring roll or choice of soup.
$9.3
Lao Di Fang

Lao Di Fang

Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 46 min
Newly Added
BBQ Lamb / 烤羊肉串
Skewers of lamb, marinated to perfection.
$3.95
BBQ Beef / 烤牛肉串
Tender beef skewers with a smoky BBQ flavor.
$3.6
Yamitsuki Ramen

Yamitsuki Ramen

4.5
(300+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 39 min
"The Shirataki Ramen was delicious, so flavourful and filling. The Yuzu Mochi Brownie is my favourite. It's sweet but not too sweet. I am very pleased with everything; I would definitely order again. <3"
"Wow! The Signature Black Garlic Ramen was super delicious: broth was rich and flavorful, ramen noodles fresh and clearly handmade. Full portion of noodles but if you don't like it soupy pay for additional, they really are special. Definitely my new go to (and it's in my hood?!?)"
Spicy Miso Ramen
A blend of spicy awase miso and rich tonkotsu broth, served with wavy noodles and finished with your choice of chashu, ajitama egg, kikurage mushrooms, corn, vibrant chili threads, and fresh scallions. Extra spicy.
$17.98
Signature Black Garlic Ramen
Our new signature ramen made with black garlic oil, pork broth, noodles, egg, kikurage, corn, scallions, chili threads, and choice of protein.
$18.72
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
Our rich, umami-forward Tonkotsu broth is the heart of this classic ramen, served with wavy noodles and finished with your choice of chashu, ajitama egg, kikurage mushrooms, delicate chili threads, corn, and fresh scallions.
$18.3
Fried Pork Gyoza
5 pcs of pan fried pork dumplings
$7.15
Xiang Hot Pot

Xiang Hot Pot

Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 56 min
Special offer Maocai
The set meal includes: shrimp paste, shredded tripe, bamboo shoots, dried tofu skin, luncheon meat, sliced beef, and bean sprouts.
$14.44
Maocai Set Meal
The set meal includes: shrimp paste, shredded tripe, bamboo shoots, corn, luncheon meat, sliced beef, Xiangtianxia tripe, sausage, dried bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts.
$20.02
Spicy Meat Salad
The set meal includes: shrimp paste, crystal beef, luncheon meat, sliced beef, Xiangtianxia tripe, beef balls, quail eggs, crispy fried tofu skin rolls, instant noodles, and fresh bean curd sheets
$22.91
Crispy Pig's Trotter
Crispy pig's trotter marinated in soy sauce and spices.
$6.99
Prime Time

Prime Time

4.5
(40+)
• Asian Fusion • American
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 52 min
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Marinated Grill Chicken, Served W vegetables and Sauce of your choice
$20.69
SESAME CHICKEN
Coated Chicken cut to shape, wok done with sesame sauce & rice of your choice
$24.14
CHICKEN FINGERS
Regular Schnitzel topped with Grilled Pastrami, served W vegetables and Sauce of your choice
$19.73
SCHNITZEL PASTRAMI SANDWICH
Served W vegetables and Sauce of your choice
$24.31
Mirage Diner

Mirage Diner

4.5
(2k+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 51 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Tuna sandwich hit the spot, alot of tuna salad for the price. I like the eggs florentine and lamb shank from here. Whenever I am in the mood and in the area, this is my go to diner. "
"Chicken Rice Soup was mainly rice, hardly any chicken. Just bits, not even pieces. Would not recommend, I ended up throwing it out. Eggs (Any Style) always hits the spot although forgot to give any jelly and ketchup for the potatoes and toast (it was clearly written in the comments section)."
Cheese burger Deluxe
8 Oz Black Angus Steak Burger. Served with choice of Potato, Lettuce, Tomato and 2 Onion Rings.
$16.11
Eggs (Any Style)
Eggs prepared to your preference: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up. Served with choice of potato side, including curly or sweet potato fries.
$14.25
Strawberry Salad
Mesclun greens, endive, almonds, zucchini, and sliced olives with choice of feta or mozzarella.
$35
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Romaine lettuce, croutons, caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese.
$20.75
Turnpike Burgers Grill

Turnpike Burgers Grill

4.5
(300+)
• American • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 9.7 mi • 57 min
"The meat in the burger barely had any taste. It was almost like I was chewing rubber. The portion size is huge though. "
"Best kosher food around! Got the chicken shawarma wrap and chicken soup, definitely my new go to place "
Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl
French Fries are a beloved classic that are crispy, salty, and irresistible. Perfect as a snack or a side dish, they're a crowd-pleaser that never goes out of style.
$28.05
Crispy Chicken Salad
The Crispy Chicken Wrap is a delicious menu item consisting of crispy fried chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and sauces, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal on-the-go.
$26.33
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Cornflake chicken fingers are a tasty and crunchy appetizer or snack made from tender chicken strips that are coated in a crispy layer of cornflake crumbs, providing a satisfying texture and crunch that is perfect for dipping into your favorite sauce or as a meal paired with a side dish.
$18.62
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Wings are a classic American dish featuring crispy fried chicken wings coated in a sauce of your choice, whether it be the tangy and spicy buffalo, the sweet and savory honey BBQ, or the sweet and tangy sweet chili, providing a flavorful and satisfying finger food that is perfect for sharing with friends or as a main course.
$17.35
Kyu Ramen

Kyu Ramen

4.5
(800+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 46 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"I was soooo sick with a cold or a flu, and these guys came to my rescue-- I needed the spiciest soup available before noon, and this was it! I got the 5. Korean Kimchi Ramen 韩国泡菜拉面 and 6. Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen 九州地狱拉面 and they were so energizing and comforting and delicious "
"Didn't receive any utensils, the bao bun was fatty and a bit dry. The noodles in the ramen felt like pre-packaged murachan ramen, and the pork portion was a bit thin. Broth was yummy and so were the fixings but a bit pricey for what you receive."
1. Tokyo Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen 东京豚骨拉面
Chashu Pork, Half Marinated Egg, Bamboo Shoots, Corn, Wakame, Scallions, Nori.
$18.48
6. Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen 九州地狱拉面
Spicy. Chashu Pork, Half Marinated Egg, Bamboo Shoots, Corn, Wakame, Scallions, Nori.
$19.8
9. Chicken Ramen 日式鸡拉面
Regular. Chashu Chicken, Half Marinated Egg, Bamboo Shoots, Corn, Wakame, Scallions, Nori.
$20.49
Takoyaki Octopus Balls (6pcs) 章鱼烧
Chashu Pork, Half Marinated Egg, Bamboo Shoots, Corn, Wakame, Scallions, Nori.
$7.73
98k Fried Chicken & Sandwiches

98k Fried Chicken & Sandwiches

4.3
(200+)
• American • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 50 ft • 24 min
"So good crispy crunchy chicken great rice good size for me even had some left over definitely ordering again"
"Always fresh and very well seasoned. The Grilled Leg Quarter + Yellow Rice is my favorite and Popcorn Chicken(red meat) and (10pcs) Chicken Wings are always in my order as well. The portions are great. Would definitely order again.."
Chicken Tenders (5 Pcs)
Crispy breaded chicken tenders, perfectly seasoned and served in a portion of six pieces.
$5.98
Popcorn Chicken
Crispy, bite-sized pieces of seasoned fried chicken.
$5.98
3 Pcs Chicken Sandwiches
Crispy fried chicken with lettuce and sauce on a soft bun. Three sandwiches per order.
$14.98
3 Pcs Fried Chicken + Soda+Spring roll
With soda.
$9.69
African Pride

African Pride

4.4
(400+)
• African • Soup
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 65 min
"Egusi WAS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS, YAM FUFU IS PERFECT AND PERFECT WITH THE SWEAT PLAINTAIN BUT AMALA and EBA WAS FOR TASTY OVERALL BEST AFRICAN FOOD IN NYC"
"I won't lie, usually the food is really good even though it can be a hit or miss sometimes. When it's good it's good.. However, This is the second time I ordered the Jollof rice with the fish and the fish is burnt and I mean burnt burnt. They put the gravy over it to mask how burnt it is and the rice taste stale as if it's a day or so old. The rice is also clumping together that's how I know it's not fresh rice. It's not Shelly and it's lacking in flavor this time. Very disappointing. I find it disheartening that I'm spending almost $50 for burnt and day old food. But as I said before, when the food is fresh and good, it's really good. I just wish they would maintain some type of consistency with the flavor and freshness, especially being that it's so expensive. One thing I can say, though you get enough bang for your buck, they give a satisfying amount of rice, in its own container, which is good. I would still recommend them though maybe sometimes they just be having a off day. I would still order again just need them to get it together."
Fufu(pounded yam)
Delicious smokey egusi(melon seed) soup, prepared with spinach.
$6
Egusi
Delicious Nigerian spinach stew.
$28.33
Jollof rice
Deep fried until golden brown.
$9.01
Efo-riro
Slow grilled beef marinated in Nigerian seasoning, topped with organic yaji spice
$28.67
Empanada Loca

Empanada Loca

American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 45 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
$5 off on $30+
Chicken Sofrito Empanada
Slow-simmered tinga sofrita pulled chicken wrapped in a delicate cornflour casing, served with your favorite homemade sauce for a flavorful experience.
$4
OG Birria Empanada
Slow-braised shredded short rib birria with melted cheddar cheese, fresh onions, and cilantro wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, served with your choice of handcrafted homemade dipping sauces.
$6
Jerk Chicken Empanada
Tender pulled chicken, bold caribbean jerk sauce, roasted peppers, and creamy goat cheese come together in our golden signature crust, served with your favorite homemade sauce for a flavorful experience.
$5
Yellow Rice
Fluffy long-grain rice seasoned with authentic latin spices and cooked to perfection for a flavorful side.
$5
Fry Baby

Fry Baby

4.2
(40+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 61 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"staff is so kind, love the food here its so comforting and portion size is decent for price. im very satisfied everytime i eat"
"Salty burger made sloppy plus cold, overcooked cheese curds with no sauce makes me less likely to order from here again. $6 for 5 curds seems like a ripoff."
Double Cheeseburger
Two 3oz smash patties, with charred onion, melted white cheddar cheese, house made pickles, and Alphaville Sauce.
$15.77
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy buttermilk-brined chicken thigh, topped with house made pickles, Hot Mess Honey, and House Ranch, served on a brioche bun.
$17.75
Chopped Cheese Eggrolls
Our mashup of two NYC staples: Chinese takeout egg rolls (2) stuffed with a chopped cheese filling. Comes with a side of our Spicy Ketchup.
$13.36
Crabby Fries
Our house made Boardwalk Fries smothered in cheesy Maryland crab dip. Comes with a side of our homemade ranch.
$10.97
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream

Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream

4.8
(900+)
• Ice Cream • Desserts
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 48 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Mango peach tea is PHENOMENAL. We got 2 diff pints while in town, the magi peach tea and the tinijn fruit punch, because in our area back home we have like 2 ice cream places within a 20 miles radius and they're allsuper plain flavors. Te mango peach tea like I said was absolutely amazing, the other pint we got was def different, good but takes some getting used to, if only we had a place like this in the philly burbs!! "
"Fresh, clean organic ingredients and no fillers or preservatives. Great portion and the ratio of ice cream to Cooke and chocolate is perfect. The ice cream is delish - not extra sugary. Highly recommend both the PB and mint options."
Salted Chocolate Pint
Our #1 since 2008. Could it get richer and more satisfying than rich milk chocolate with salty salt? Doubt it. INGREDIENTS: Cream, Milk, 49% Chocolate, Sugar, Glucose, Milk Powder, Salt ALLERGENS: Dairy
$13.23
Raw Milk Pint
The original genesis of our ice cream style. No eggs, just milk, cream, sugar, and salt. This combination highlights the flavor of our high-quality dairy. The name does not refer to unpasteurized milk (a common question), but rather from the clean, pure representation of the flavor of milk without any additional flavors. A perfect foil to any of our robust flavors. INGREDIENTS: Cream, Milk, Sugar, Milk Powder, Glucose, Salt ALLERGENS: Dairy
$13.24
Salted Caramel Pretzel Pint
Perfectly cooked caramel balanced with salt. Pretzels added in for good measure. “The Holy Grail” —NY Times INGREDIENTS: Milk, Cream, Sugar, Milk Powder, Glucose, Salt, Pretzels ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten, Soy
$13.09
Burnt Honey Vanilla Pint
Our vanilla beans are caramelized in honey before being added to cream and milk for this ice cream, creating a rich and intense honey flavor balanced with vanilla. This is a totally unique expression of vanilla, honey and cream. INGREDIENTS: Milk, Cream, Burnt Honey, Glucose, Milk Powder, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Bean, Salt ALLERGENS: Dairy
$13.09
Sunny & Fine's Breakfast Burritos

Sunny & Fine's Breakfast Burritos

4.1
(500+)
• Tex-Mex • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 49 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The fajita burrito sandwich is nice."
"bacon wasn't crispy, potatoes were overdone and oily"
Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Two scrambled eggs, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$14.14
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Two scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, breakfast potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$14.21
Orange Juice
16oz cup
$4.09
Cheesesteak Breakfast Burrito
Two scrambled eggs, chopped steak, grilled onions and peppers, sauteed mushrooms, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$16.48
Fansway Teriyaki & Sushi

Fansway Teriyaki & Sushi

4.7
(1k+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee
"My coworkers and I love getting the Chicken Teriyaki Special whenever DoorDash does the buy one, get one free deal. The portion size is great, the chicken is always really flavorful, and it’s such a good lunch option. Definitely one of our go-tos."
"Damn good food and for such an insane deal!! Huge portions. My only critique is I could use a little more teriyaki sauce, but the sauce is great and I much prefer less sauce to something drowning. 10/10 recommend."
Chicken Teriyaki Special
Served with two sides. White rice, fried rice, noodles, and mixed vegetables.
$16.01
Chicken Bento Special
Bento box featuring your choice of teriyaki comes with four pieces of California roll, Two pieces of chicken dumpling, two pieces of spring roll. Choose two sides white rice, fried rice, noodles, and mixed vegetables.
$17.73
Chicken Dumpling (6)
Fried Chicken Dumpling 6 PCs
$6.21
California Roll (8)
Crab, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, served with pickled ginger.
$10.11
bk asian express

bk asian express

4.4
(3k+)
• Chinese • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
$7 off on $47+
Trending
"Chicken lomein large 鸡捞面 (大份) was real good and fresh. nice amount of veggies and chicken. I was pleasant surprised how much Boneless Ribs 无骨排 was given usually places are cheap giving out meat but the bowl was full"
"There's currently a deal with buy 1 get 1 free Chicken or shrimp Broccoli meal 西兰鸡/虾套餐, which you'd think is a good deal, but it's little, watered down, bland sauce and 3 pieces of chicken. I like rice and broccoli, but that's essentially all you're getting in the 'deal'. This is the second time I'd ordered it, and it's consistently mediocre."
Bk Bigger Plate Combo 二菜套餐
Your choice of 1 side and 2 entrées. Enjoy tender Teriyaki chicken, flavorful General Tso's chicken, succulent Salmon Fish, or tangy Orange Chicken. Pair with Lo Mein or Fried Rice.
$11.22
BK chicken wing meal 鸡翅套餐
Choose your flavor: Tangy buffalo, sweet Honey, zesty Garlic sweet chili, aromatic Teriyaki, savory BBQ, classic Lemon pepper, plain. Served with 6 juicy wings, choice of fries, rice, or noodles, and a drink.
$10.8
Bk Plate Combo 一菜套餐
Choose from a variety of flavorful entrées like garlic beef, honey walnut shrimp, or General Tso’s chicken with your choice of side: Lo Mein, Fried Rice, or White Rice.
$8.46
General Tso’s Chicken or shrimp meal 左宗鸡/虾套餐
please add 2 to cart and use the code when you check out
$15.39
Golden chopstick Chinese restaurant

Golden chopstick Chinese restaurant

4.5
(700+)
• Orange Chicken • Noodles
$0 delivery fee
"Sometimes you just want cheap, plentiful Chinese takeout that gets the job done to satisfy a craving. This did that just fine. "
"The French fries could been cooked longer and the shrimp roll could use more than one shrimp for the price."
B2. Fried Chicken Wings (4)
A crispy egg roll filled with seasoned vegetables and pork, wrapped in a golden, crunchy shell.
$10.5
L11. General Tso's Chicken
Fried or Steamed.
$10.21
L24. Boneless Spare Ribs
*
$10.32
L12. Sesame Chicken
Hot & spicy.
$10.09
Number One Garden Chinese Restaurant

Number One Garden Chinese Restaurant

4.5
(300+)
• Asian Fusion • Chinese
$0 delivery fee
"Roast Pork Egg Foo Young Combination Dish. The egg Foo Young burned. I had to pull off the burned pieces, will not order that again. Hot and Sour Wonton Soup 18. Fried Chicken Wings were fine."
"All items except for the pu pu platter had very little flavor. They included a lot of food for the value but the lack of flavor is disappointing and will not order again"
18. Fried Chicken Wings
Four pieces.
$8.82
25. Egg Roll
Our egg rolls are a customer favorite For a Reason. With a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a warm, savory filling of vegetables and pork meat.
$3.5
L2. General Tso's Chicken Lunch Special
Served with white rice or fried rice and choice of side.
$8.97
L11. Chicken with Broccoli Lunch Special
Served with white rice or fried rice and choice of side.
$8.92

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