Best Chinese in Birmingham, Uk — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Dezhou Style Braised Chicken
chinese · noodle-shop · Arcadian Centre
braised chicken done right—tender, flavorful, and the noodles soak up every bit of sauce. best value in this batch.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.7YMSFB4.6
Google4.7(485)Tripadvisor4.7(71)Facebook4.6(17)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Tattu Birmingham
chinese · Birmingham B3 2NT
modern chinese with actual technique and plating that doesn't feel like theater. worth the premium if you're in the mood.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
6 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.6Y4.5MS
Google4.6(4.2k)Yelp4.5(0)Tripadvisor4.6(3.3k)
Warningyou're paying for ambiance as much as food.
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Rank 3.
Cafe Soya
vietnamese · chinese · Birmingham B5 4TD
vegetarian-friendly vietnamese-chinese hybrid that doesn't compromise on flavor. solid all-rounder.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.2YMS
Google4.6(783)Tripadvisor4.2(401)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Ocean Pan
chinese · seafood · China Court Building
seafood done competently without the markup. fresh stuff, proper technique.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.3YMS
Google4.6(151)Tripadvisor4.3(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
RUGA BISTRO
chinese · 10 Pershore St
solid neighborhood chinese that doesn't try too hard. reliable.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:30G4.5T4.2YMS
Google4.5(301)Tripadvisor4.2(61)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Lulu Wild
chinese · cocktail-bar · The Waters Edge
cocktails and chinese food that actually work together. fun energy.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.6T4.4YMS
Google4.6(2.3k)Tripadvisor4.4(712)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
Warninglocals rate it lower than tourists—vibe might matter more than execution here.
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Rank 7.
Chopstix - Birmingham
chinese-noodle · wholesaler · Birmingham B4 7AA
noodles that hit. no-frills operation that knows what it's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 22:00G4.7T1.9YMS
Google4.7(2.7k)Tripadvisor1.9(14)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Warninggoogle loves it but yelp's skeptical and tripadvisor's brutal—read recent reviews before going.
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Rank 8.
Hong Kong Dining Restaurant (港味茶餐廳/香港車仔麵）
chinese · The arcadian Centre
authentic cantonese comfort food. car noodles and dim sum done the way they should be.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.4TYMS
Google4.4(370)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Dumpling house
chinese · Birmingham B5 6AB
dumplings that justify the trip if you're in the area.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(60)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningbarely any reviews—could be new or just quiet.
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Rank 10.
Supreme House
fast-food · chinese · Saltley
fast-casual chinese that doesn't embarrass itself. grab-and-go done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
1 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 23:30G4.4T3.8YMS
Google4.4(54)Tripadvisor3.8(39)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Best Chinese in Birmingham, Uk — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Dezhou Style Braised Chicken
chinese · noodle-shop · Arcadian Centre
braised chicken done right—tender, flavorful, and the noodles soak up every bit of sauce. best value in this batch.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.7YMSFB4.6
Google4.7(485)Tripadvisor4.7(71)Facebook4.6(17)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Tattu Birmingham
chinese · Birmingham B3 2NT
modern chinese with actual technique and plating that doesn't feel like theater. worth the premium if you're in the mood.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
6 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.6Y4.5MS
Google4.6(4.2k)Yelp4.5(0)Tripadvisor4.6(3.3k)
Warningyou're paying for ambiance as much as food.
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Rank 3.
Cafe Soya
vietnamese · chinese · Birmingham B5 4TD
vegetarian-friendly vietnamese-chinese hybrid that doesn't compromise on flavor. solid all-rounder.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.2YMS
Google4.6(783)Tripadvisor4.2(401)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Ocean Pan
chinese · seafood · China Court Building
seafood done competently without the markup. fresh stuff, proper technique.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6T4.3YMS
Google4.6(151)Tripadvisor4.3(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
RUGA BISTRO
chinese · 10 Pershore St
solid neighborhood chinese that doesn't try too hard. reliable.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:30G4.5T4.2YMS
Google4.5(301)Tripadvisor4.2(61)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Lulu Wild
chinese · cocktail-bar · The Waters Edge
cocktails and chinese food that actually work together. fun energy.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.6T4.4YMS
Google4.6(2.3k)Tripadvisor4.4(712)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
Warninglocals rate it lower than tourists—vibe might matter more than execution here.
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Rank 7.
Chopstix - Birmingham
chinese-noodle · wholesaler · Birmingham B4 7AA
noodles that hit. no-frills operation that knows what it's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 22:00G4.7T1.9YMS
Google4.7(2.7k)Tripadvisor1.9(14)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Warninggoogle loves it but yelp's skeptical and tripadvisor's brutal—read recent reviews before going.
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Rank 8.
Hong Kong Dining Restaurant (港味茶餐廳/香港車仔麵）
chinese · The arcadian Centre
authentic cantonese comfort food. car noodles and dim sum done the way they should be.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.4TYMS
Google4.4(370)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Dumpling house
chinese · Birmingham B5 6AB
dumplings that justify the trip if you're in the area.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(60)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningbarely any reviews—could be new or just quiet.
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Rank 10.
Supreme House
fast-food · chinese · Saltley
fast-casual chinese that doesn't embarrass itself. grab-and-go done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
1 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 23:30G4.4T3.8YMS
Google4.4(54)Tripadvisor3.8(39)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Best Chinese in Birmingham, Uk — Harry's ten

Dezhou Style Braised Chicken

Tattu Birmingham

Cafe Soya

Ocean Pan

RUGA BISTRO

Lulu Wild

Chopstix - Birmingham

Hong Kong Dining Restaurant (港味茶餐廳/香港車仔麵）

Dumpling house

Supreme House

Best Chinese in Birmingham, Uk — Harry's ten

Dezhou Style Braised Chicken

Tattu Birmingham

Cafe Soya

Ocean Pan

RUGA BISTRO

Lulu Wild

Chopstix - Birmingham

Hong Kong Dining Restaurant (港味茶餐廳/香港車仔麵）

Dumpling house

Supreme House