GRAND RAPIDS, MI – If you’re looking to make reservations or grab some takeout one night you’re craving some chicken fried rice or another tasty dish, these Grand Rapids area Chinese restaurants offer a wide variety of menu offerings.
From longtime establishments to some newer restaurants, we’ve pulled together 10 great places to get delicious Chinese food. Keep scrolling to read our top picks in the area to satisfy your hunger on those nights you just don’t want to cook.
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, MLive/The Grand Rapids Press will encourage readers to vote for their top choice on the list.
Note: We know this list is not exhaustive, and there are plenty of other delicious selections of Chinese food joints in the area. You can let us know what other great local spots we’re missing by emailing [email protected].
1. Beijing Kitchen
Bejing Kitchen at 342 State St. SE touts itself as a simple Chinese eatery with a lunch buffet and familiar options, including Mongolian beef and orange chicken.
Some of the top orders continue to be the local spots’ Chow Fun, which consists of Hong Kong soft noodles with scrambled eggs or vegetables. The Chicken Chow Fun rings up at $14.50.
Other tasty options include the lunch and dinner specials, which are served with fried rice or white rice and a choice between a crab cheese rangoon, an egg roll or soup.
See the full menu here.
2. Chopstick House
Chopstick House at 2240 28th St. SW in Wyoming is a modest spot located in a strip mall serving Chinese-American classics for dine-in and carryout.
Customers rave about the crab rangoons and dinner combo specials, which include fried rice and an egg roll. Popular combination plates include orange chicken for $10.55, Egg Foo Young for $11.75 and sesame chicken for $10.55.
See the full menu here.
3. Gaslight Kitchen
Gaslight Kitchen at 2128 Wealthy St. SE has been serving up a modern ambiance combined with a traditional style of cuisine for over 20 years.
“Whether it’s a quick stop for lunch or a full-course dinner for the entire family to enjoy, our family makes sure to serve you like you’re a part of our family,” as stated on the restaurant website.
Customer favorites on the menu continue to be spicy options like the General Tso chicken, hot & sour soup, savory combination fried rice, Moo Shu pork, and steamed dumplings.
Another popular order is the choice to create your own option, where patrons can choose their protein and one style of cooking, including hot and spice with curry sauce or sauteed with vegetables in a rich brown sauce.
Prices range from $15.75 to $20.55.
See the full menu here.
4. Golden Wok
Golden Wok at 1971 E. Beltline Ave. NE is described as a basic sit-down restaurant with a traditional Chinese menu and a wide variety of lunch specials.
“At Golden Wok, we commit to try our best to satisfy your cravings as well as provide a warm ambiance and mouthwatering dishes,” as stated on the website.
The family-owned restaurant has customers flocking to the space for its dine-in lunch specials. It comes with an egg roll, crab cheese, a choice of fried rice or steamed rice, and a choice of egg drop soup or hot and sour soup.
Carryout orders do not include soup. Prices range from $16.25 to $17.10.
See the full menu and lunch special hours here.
5. Jia Yuan
Jia Tuan at 3500 Remembrance Rd. NW offers Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine for dine-in, carryout or buffet style.
The quaint restaurant touts its fresh ingredients used in favorite appetizers and dishes like homemade egg rolls, Ta Chen Chicken, house special fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, and much more.
Other options include special combination plates like chicken chow mein and BBQ boneless spare ribs starting at $6.50.
See the full menu here.
6. No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
No. 1 Chinese Restaurant at 4640 West River Rd., Suite G touts itself as the #1 Chinese restaurant in the Grand Rapids area, hence the namesake.
Popular options on the menu include the hot and sour soup for $3-$5.25, Chicken Chop Suey combination plate for $9.75 and Egg Foo Young with rice and gravy for $8.25-$11.75.
The restaurant also offers low-fat platters for those trying to get lighter portions, including steamed broccoli with steamed chicken, chicken with shrimp and mixed vegetables, and steamed bean curd with mixed vegetables. Prices range from $10.75 to $13.25.
See the full menu here.
7. Red Bowl
Red Bowl at 1001 Lake Dr. SE. touts offering authentic and delicious Chinese and Hibachi dishes.
“Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service. chicken, beef, pork, and vegetables,” as stated on the website.
Popular orders include Kung Pao chicken, egg drop soup, sesame chicken, fried dumplings, Mongolian beef, and crispy spring rolls.
Prices for dinner combos start at $10.95 and include white rice or fried rice and a spring roll.
See the full menu here.
8. Rice Wok
Rice Wok at 3150 Plainfield Ave. NE is described as a cozy Chinese eatery located in a strip mall offering lo mein, fried rice and other classic eats.
Popular options on the menu include the types of fried rice, which range from chicken and vegetable to roast pork and beef. Prices range from $5.25 to $8.45.
Other popular options on the menu include the vegetable lo mein for $9.25, Moo Shu pork for $13.55 or the egg drop soup starting at $2.75.
See the full menu here.
9. Stir Fry Express
Stir Fry Express at 1941 Balwin St. has been a staple in the Grand Rapids area to get quality Chinese food available for cash only.
Some of the classic menu items include appetizers like crab rangoons for $4.25, hot and sour soup for $1.30, chicken fried rice starting at $3.15 for a pint, and chef’s special orders like the Szechuan combination plate for $9.25.
Call the restaurant at (616) 457-2267 to place a carryout order.
10. Three Happiness Restaurant
Three Happiness at 3330 Alpine Ave. NW Suite C is touted as a family-owned strip mall eatery offering a diverse menu of both traditional and modern Chinese dishes.
The top three popular entrees the restaurant advertises include Mongolian beef for $18.75, beef fried rice for $14.75 and sesame chicken breaded in sesame seed brown sauce for $13. 75-$16.95.
All entrees are served with steamed rice daily (substitute fried rice for $3.25). On Sundays, the dinners come with free soup and an egg roll for both dine-in and carryout.
See the full menu here.
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