There are few things as pure as the joy that comes with peeling open a piping hot cardboard container filled with Chinese food. The steam, the sauce, the sweet and the sour. At times like this, the comforts of metro Detroit’s Chinese takeout offerings are as important as ever, and by important we mean really friggin’ delicious. Now, when it comes to Chinese food, or, like, anything, metro Detroiters have a way of letting their feelings be known. Well, thankfully Yelp! is here to help guide our indecisive stomachs with the colorful experiences of those who lived — and ate — to tell the tale. These are the best places for Chinese takeout, according to Yelp! users.

1. Tj’s Shanghai Dumplings 27312 John R Rd., Madison Heights; 248-586-9588; tjsshanghaidumplings.com “YOU MUST GO HERE! I’m new to Detroit and wanted to find where the good Asian restaurants are – turns out it’s in Madison Heights! TJ’s Shanghai Dumplings had 5 out of 5 stars, and I love me some dumplings! I got the pork dumplings and the scallion pancakes, and I am not lying when I say that the dumplings are 10x better than any other potstickers I’ve had in my life. Granted, I grew up in an area sadly lacking in potstickers, but these guys are game-changers. The scallion pancakes are delish as well. TBH, I got takeout two days ago, and I think I might swing by today to try out the wonton soup since it gets such good reviews. The menu is very limited, but that’s a good thing. Do one thing, and do it right! Restaurant is small and very clean. The owner was nice and friendly. No issues ordering over the phone as another reviewer mentioned. GO HERE! If you like dumplings, you will not be disappointed.” — Katherine W. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
2. LC’s Asian Kitchen 29070 N. Campbell Rd., Madison Heights; 248-584-2505; lcsasiankitchenmi.com “Straight-up, good Chinese takeout! I had given up trying to find good Chinese until LC’s. I read some reviews for dishes and we narrowed our choices down to sesame chicken, Orange beef, and the house special, fried rice! The sesame chicken is so flavorful and nestled in the crunch is actual chicken meat and not all batter. The orange beef has some of the best texture I’ve had as it’s crunchy and tender and not chewy. If you can get down with some fried rice, do yourself a favor and get the house special. It’s loaded with chicken, pork, and shrimp and could be a meal in itself. We decided against the combos and ordered three separate dishes and between two people, we will make this work for three meals each! I highly recommend if you love you some Chinese takeout! We loved our dishes but would be happy to explore some more in the future!” — Kim T. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
3. Johnny Noodle King 2601 W. Fort, Detroit; 313-309-7946; johnnynoodleking.com “A tiny little oasis of noodle glory on a slightly more desolate edge of Detroit city. Drive there. Wait in line. It’s worth it, trust me. It’s casual. It is small. It is consistently good. Get the inari bun. It is $3 and if you don’t like it…. well maybe you have issues. It’s so good. All of the ramen options I’ve tried are great, and there is an excellent selection of add ons. If you aren’t feeling ramen-y the smoked butter noodles are delicious and the pad see ew is fantastic. I have yet to order a salad but they always look great. The house sake with pour-over box is lovely. The staff at Johnny seems to have longevity too, which is nice and surely says something about the establishment itself. Ways friendly and attentive.” — Lana B. on Yelp Photo via Jonny Noodle King/Facebook
4. Kong Kow Restaurant 13337 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-581-5576; zmenu.com/kong-kow-restaurant “I have eaten Chinese food all over the Detroit metro area, but this restaurant is my go-to favorite. I always order take-out and have enjoyed, without complaint, many of the delicious menu choices which are always prepared to my specific request and liking. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable although they accept CASH ONLY. The staff is very pleasant and I must mention that the cook was one of two finalists and won Bravo TV’s coveted “Top Chef” title a few years ago! Top Chef status is certainly reflected in the food prepared.” — Val G. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
5. The Peterboro 420 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-833-1111; thepeterboro.com “So flippin’ good! My first time here. Not your typical Asian American food. Unique, delicious appetizers and dinners. I recommend the bau buns as a starter. Plus the $4 whiskey pours and a full menu of traditional and creative cocktails. Convenient parking (always a plus in the city) and a really friendly staff. Can’t wait to go back!!” Kelly P. on Yelp Photo via The Peterboro/Facebook
6. Red Star Restaurant 13944 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; redstarchinese.weebly.com “This place has an incredible vegan menu. Almost everything can be made vegan, and it’s some the best Chinese food you’ll ever have. Portions are gigantic, always enough for another full meal at home. The soup comes in a bowl large enough to bathe a small child. Service is always great, prompt, and with a smile. They’re so kind when they recognize return customers. Well worth the drive no matter where you have to travel from.” — Danny H. on Yelp Photo via Red Star Restaurant/Facebook
7. Midtown Shangri-La 4710 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-974-7669; midtownshangri-la.com “The shrimp with lobster sauce dish was amazing. I got the shrimp fried rice for an upcharge, which was totally worth it. The shrimp kow was really tasty and the portions were very nice. I love that they use big shrimp, unlike most Chinese restaurants. The service was also nice and they start you off with a vegetable spring roll, which was a nice touch.” —Faith C. on Yelp Photo via Midtown Shangri-La/Facebook
8. Golden City Restaurant 28741 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights; 248-545-0104 “Whenever I need a quick Chinese fix on my way home from work, this restaurant does the job. I usually order the sweet and sour chicken dinner with sweet and sour sauce and almond chicken gravy on the side (sweet and savory all in one dish)! I have also tried their chicken chow mein and I really like it as well. They also have egg rolls made with bean sprouts which my husband and I love. Overall, this is a consistently good and affordable place for my Chinese food cravings!” —Lily Z. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
9. Wing’s Gardens 8410 W. Nine Mile Rd., Oak Park; 248-544-1021; a href=”https://www.zmenu.com/wings-gardens-oak-park-online-menu/”>zmenu.com/wings-gardens-oak-park “Wing’s Gardens is our go-to Chinese place. Usually, we get take-out, but dining in is fun, too. It’s kind of divey, in a great way. The food is delicious and the portions are massive. Leftovers for days! The staff is super friendly and caring, too. Top-notch place. Their egg drop soup is the best around, fried rice is excellent, egg foo young, Singapore noodles, almond chicken (with yellow gravy) — all so good!” — Jill H. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
10. Wing Hong 18203 W. 10 Mile Rd., Southfield; 248-569-5527; winghongsouthfield.com “What a sweet little place. So far, Dim Sum is really hard to get a hold of in Michigan and Detroit, so I was really happy to find something that felt authentic American Dim Sum. Everything was warm and well made. A great breakfast if you are feeling a bit delicate and nursing a hangover. The standout thing was the staff. They were excited to have us in and helped us in selecting our plates. Such a kind group of people. We will definitely be back.” — Piper F. on Yelp Photo via Wing Hong/Facebook
11. China Lucky Star 4525 S. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn Heights; 313-633-1856; chineseluckystar.com “Outstanding, outstanding, Chinese food. Ordered General’s chicken, chicken pieces were tender and the coating was crispy. The sauce perfectly spiced. The broccoli was fresh (not frozen). The fried rice was made to order with fresh ingredients. You can really tell the difference that fresh cooking and ingredients make. Egg rolls rock and they too are (you guessed it) freshly made with fresh ingredients. The egg drop soup is the best I’ve had in a very long time. This new restaurant serves very high-quality food. Definitely worth a try.” — Tony Z. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
12. Golden Bowl 22120 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park; 248-398-5502; goldenbowlop.com “My family has been going to this place for many years, and it is one of the best spots for American Chinese food you could possibly ever have. When you go to this restaurant, you have to order the sizzling rice soup. My lord the broth is addicting, the crispness of the rice is perfect, the amount of vegetables is good and in really amazing quality. Normally I would order the usual General Tso’s but the Moo Shu pork is really wonderful. Where do I begin to describe it, the pork is delicious once you put in the sweet Hoisin sauce on the pancake, and the vegetables are tender too. Lastly, order the pepper beef if you plan on going. It tastes wonderful, the peppers give off this wonderful flavor which complements the beef. The meat itself is very tender and the sauce they cook it in is simply amazing. All in all, I think that this place is a must if you live in the Detroit area.” — Wylie S. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
13. Kwong Village 6600 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-897-8789; kwongvillage.com “I grew up around the block from this restaurant; I’ve been coming here my whole life. I’ve since moved away out of state. I still dream of their sweet and sour chicken. I’ve never been able to find anything like it. Ordering a combo is definitely the way to go here. The portions are large enough that they can easily be split between two people. Coming here is a highlight of every trip back to Detroit.” — Robert F. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
14. Young’s Chinese Food 921 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-543-3131; youngschinesefood.com “My favorite Chinese take-out in the Metro Detroit area. The best egg rolls I’ve ever had. Delicious. I’ve moved from Royal Oak to the South Lyon area and all the Chinese restaurants I’ve tried around here pale in comparison. I will drive the hour and a half round trip to Young’s just because the food is so good.” — Mark M. on Yelp Photo via Young’s Chinese Food/Facebook
15. Yum Yum Express 1512 Southfield Rd., Lincoln Park; 313-388-1555; yumyumexpresslincolnpark.com “The spring rolls are probably the best ones I’ve ever had absolutely amazing. Shrimp pad Thai is yum. General Tso’s chicken 2 thumbs up! Singapore noodles omg shut your mouth! Pineapple fried rice is very good and not too greasy, just the right flavor with cashews and raisin mmmm…mango shrimp yum yum. The service is great the people that work here really care about the food and it shows in the service and flavors.” — Lisa W. on Yelp Photo via Yum Yum Express/Facebook
16. PAO Detroit 114 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-816-0000; paodetroit.com “Pao! We’ve got a winner! The space is lovely and intimate, housed in what was formerly the historic Michigan Oriental Theater that opened in 1927. Many of the interior walls remain as they were when the space was the theater. I took hubby here for his birthday dinner and it was sublime. We ordered five small plates and enjoyed them all: Sea salt and lime edamame, vegetable fried rice, truffle fries, Asian BBQ pork belly, and king crab gnocchi – each dish was delicious. For dessert we had fried Oreos with mascarpone mousse – it was the perfect ending to an awesome dinner. Service was friendly and efficient and the people watching was top-notch, with lots of hip couples dressed to the nines.” — Lynn H. on Yelp Photo via PAO Detroit/Facebook
17. New China Inn 14709 Northline Rd., Southgate; 734-283-0080; zmenu.com/new-china-inn-southgate “Best Chinese food in the area. Finding good chinese food is tricky. This is a GO-TO. Theres portions are huge. I usually get the almond chicken (the dinner is like 3 layers of chicken), the egg drop soup, and maybe pork fried rice. All very delicious. I’d recommend.” — Ronnie M. Photo via Google Maps
18. Sun China 16921 Telegraph Rd., Detroit; 313-532-2828; sunchina.weebly.com “Best Takeout Chinese Food in Detroit! Besides the upscale Chinese cuisine restaurants. If you want great Chinese food at a low price, this the place to go. The proportions they give you are massive for your price! Been going there with my family for many years now. 5-stars all the way!” — Marquita C. on Yelp Photo via Sun China/Facebook
19. China Wok 18670 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-864-8899; ChinaWok.site “I live in the area and this is my go-to place for Chinese carry-out. Fresh, fast, super hot, large portions, low prices, everything stays crispy, and they’re always super friendly. What more can you ask for? I really love their sweet and sour chicken and crab rangoon.” — Kelly L. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
20. New China One 7414 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-872-8888; newchina1detroit.com “New China One is definitely my favorite cheap Chinese food in Detroit. The food is your standard delicious and greasy Chinese takeout, but it is extremely affordable. I love the Thai Curry Coconut Chicken, although it is not super authentic, it is extremely delicious. I also highly recommend the egg rolls! It can be a bit busy around lunch, but they are generally pretty quick.” — Monky P. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
21.Kwong Tung Inn 3040 E. Eight Mile, Detroit; 313-891-0030; zmenu.com/kwong-tung-inn-detroit “OH. MY. GOD… Prepare to be amazed… I got takeout at 9-ish on a Friday and I had no expectations. Literally the best Chinese I’ve ever had. General Tso’s chicken was amazing, I immediately regretted ordering the pint-sized portion. I literally licked the inside if the container and ate the broccoli stems (I usually just eat the florets!) The crab rangoon were also best I have ever had. This is literally my new favorite Chinese place.” — James G. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
22. Dynasty Chinese Food 13340 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-822-3322; dynastychinese.weebly.com “This is hands down the best chinese food in the area. It’s a great carry-out option, just remember it is cash only. The General Tso’s is actually spicy!! It has everything you’d want and more. The rice is pretty good too, so is the wonton soup. A+”— Kristine H. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps
23. China Bowl 3781 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park; 313-382-7787; facebook.com/chinabowlchineserestaurant “Ordered carry out and was greeted by name when I arrived. The almond boneless chicken dinner was enough for four people! The sauce was sublime and there were a lot of sliced almonds, not that almond “dust” you get elsewhere. The only thing missing was green onion. The egg roll was perfectly cooked. Will definitely return.” — Sandra A. on Yelp Photo via China Bowl/ Facebook
24. Wan Kow Chop Suey Carry-Out Service 20922 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe; 313-884-7860; wankowchopsuey.wixsite.com “The best Chinese carry out. Me and my family are regulars here and for good reason. Decent prices for high-quality food. Try the sesame chicken or pepper steak YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Love this place!” — Jacob T. on Yelp Photo via Wan Kow Chop Suey Carry-Out Service/Facebook
25. New Hong Kong 8695 Telegraph Rd., Taylor; 313-292-3050; facebook.com/NewHongKong “New Hong Kong has long been my favorite Chinese restaurant in the downriver area. The owner is always at the register and always involved with the guest experience. He works shoulder-to-shoulder with his staff to ensure your dining experience is a great one. As for the food: come hungry. The portions are huge and the food is always hot and fresh. I like the chili-fried chicken.” — Wes Z. on Yelp Photo via Google Maps

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