Chicago, IL
Best Chinese in Chicago.
Harry's top 10 Chinese spots in Chicago score 77–84 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$$$.
Chicago's Chinese food splits in two, and the split matters. Wentworth and Cermak is the original Chinatown, anchored since 1912, built for the neighborhood rather than tourists — roast duck in the window, dim sum carts, no fusion menu. Argyle Street up north runs Chinese and Vietnamese kitchens on the same blocks, its own regional hybrid, not a lesser Chinatown. Harry judges by the roast meats first — real char on the char siu, skin that shatters on the duck — and whether the room is full of families speaking Cantonese, not influencers.
Ranked by Harry Score. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
Chengdu Bistro West Town
chinese
2211 W North Ave, Chicago
4.8 across 344 Google reviews; more than you'd expect at this price.
$
Harry
84
Worth It
79
MCCB Chicago
chinese
2138 S Archer Ave, Chicago
4.5 across 1.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; listed in the Michelin Guide.
$$
Harry
81
Worth It
76
Yummy Yummy Noodles
chinese · chinese-noodle
2334 S Wentworth Ave Unit 105, Chicago
4.6 across 626 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; more than you'd expect at this price.
$
Harry
81
Worth It
78
Duck Duck Goat
chinese
857 W Fulton Market, Chicago
4.7 across 5.5k Google reviews; creative Chinese fare from celeb chef Stephanie Izard served in buzzy, ornately….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
80
Worth It
73
Koi Noodles
chinese
163 N Sangamon St, Chicago
4.8 across 271 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
75
SzeChuan Alley 成都巷子 | Chinese
chinese
3141 S Halsted St, Chicago
4.5 across 137 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
76
Han
chinese · asian-fusion
605 W 31st St, Chicago
4.1 across 333 Yelp reviews; modern eatery offering an Asian-influenced set menu. Bring-your-own beer & wine allowed.
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
76
Wentworth Seafood House
chinese · seafood
2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago
4.6 across 615 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; seafood-focused Cantonese dishes along with bubble tea served in an easygoing atmosphere.
$$
Harry
79
Worth It
75
Shanghai Terrace
chinese
108 E Superior St, Chicago
4.5 across 449 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; high-end Chinese dining amid swanky '30s-era decor & on a terrace with views in the….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
77
Worth It
70
Legend Dumpling + Bao
chinese
2243 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago
4.5 across 312 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; listed in the Michelin Guide.
$
Harry
77
Worth It
77
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Questions Harry gets about Chinese in Chicago
- What is the best Chinese restaurant in Chicago?
- Chengdu Bistro West Town tops Harry's Chinese list for Chicago right now, with a Harry Score of 84/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score Chinese restaurants in Chicago?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap Chinese restaurants in Chicago to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Chicago on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.