50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Tucson

“Our favorite! So many great dishes... it’s hard to decide every time!“

“From out of town and stopped here based on the wonderful reviews! Couldn’t have bee happier! Owner was personable and highly involved in the care of quality food and the needs of the customers! Will stop here again!“

“Great food at a great price!“

“A la carte dim sum and tea drinks. Fast, friendly service.“

“Their food, service and appreciation of their customers is superb. We visited 9 cities in China and ate at the best of the best. I was looking for a place in Tucson to compare and this is it. Have been back several times.“

“San Francisco quality Chinese and Szechwan food.“

“Food was decent, thanks to our kick ass waitress Hanna!! She was honest about the dishes we should stay away from, and guided us in ordering the right entrees. The service was impeccable. Our drinks were never empty, and Hanna was so patient with all of our questions and dietary restrictions.
Seriously the best service ever. I felt like she was reading my mind in the best way, it felt so wonderful to be so well taken care of while eating out. It’s not cheap to dine in and she made the experience most worth it.
Thank you Hanna!“

“Love this place so much, everything is extra fresh and warm, with a nice variety to the menu . Generally a great experience, just went back though and one of the servers just wasn't very friendly. Still one of the top places I recommend, especially for lunch.“

“The Kung Pao Chicken is phenomenal!“

“This place reminds me of a restaurant in Chicago i grew up on. The food is always hot and fresh and pretty quick. I always get the bbq pork slices and add them to the Mongolian three delight chef special. The sesame beef is great. The hot and sour soup is delicious. The pineapple chicken is good as well. If you are on this side of town, definitely recommend stopping in. The lunch specials look like a great deal as well. I've just never been able to get there at the time they served the lunch specials.“

“Good healthy food. Friendly and excellent service.“

“Hidden GEM alert! 😍 Very grateful that our waitress was knowledgeable on Gluten free items as she was able to make accommodations for what I was hoping to order. I got the honey walnut shrimp, steamed instead of fried, and WOW. SO YUMMY 🤤 Food was fast, very fresh, well portioned & reasonably priced. We will definitely be back! (I already want more!)

Dietary restrictions: Waitress was knowledgeable about gluten allergies!“

“It may not be pizzazz on the outside but wait until you try the food! The service is on point. The food is absolutely amazing. My boyfriend had the sesame chicken with egg fried rice and it was spot on. I had the beef lo mein, equally delicious. And the fried dumpling appetizer is soooooooo good!!! Just a mom and pop shop but they know what are doing!! Have already told family to check it out before we cashed out.“

“非常新鮮美味的無餐單料理 非常推薦喔～ 記得提前預約喔！“

“Awesome food. Good service“

“We love what Fred and his family have provided our community for so many years! With Fred, it’s like walking into a friend’s home. He learns folks names, asks how we are doing, remembers our life story and then there is the delicious food!! Thank you Fred and family for your absolutley excellent service and welcoming kindness! We appreciate you!“

“Food was excellent!! Friend Jon been going there for 27 years.“

“Best Honey Walnut Shrimp I’ve ever eaten in my Life. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“This was my first time there. I got there after 1pm. Ordered meals to go that included lunch specials, egg drop soup & spring rolls. I received fast, friendly service. The meals are pocket friendly and the portions are of decent size.
I would recommend & will return.“

“We're so happy that Noodleholics opened up a location on the East Side! It's a very spacious layout inside with a cute patio outside. The food is just as amazing as at the original location. This is one of our go to places for delicious Asian food!

Vegetarian options: I had fried tofu in my soup. There is also a new menu item that's edamame focused.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly! They have specific kids menu items. Our two girls love to eat here!

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes! Easy access from the parking lot. The tables are not too close together, so it's easy to move around the restaurant.“

“Update! Recent change of ownership...new owners have added traditional Chinese Dim Sum items to the menu. Worth the try.

Great traditional food for the value! The quality and quantity of food is wonderful for this awesome mom and pop Chinese restaurant. Worth the try!“

“Bravo! Great job and has been consistent over the years with quality and flavor. Love this place!“

“Finally! Some respectable Chinese food in Tucson. Discovered this hidden spot en route to a show at Centennial Hall. What it lacks in its basic ambiance is more than made up for in well-balanced, non-greasy, fresh and flavorful cuisine. Owner is lovely and accommodating. Seriously, if you're in the area, try to stop in (there's an elevator down an alley around the corner from the staircase if you need it).“

“the waiter was super friendly and helped with deciding what to order.“

“you know, ambience can be defined in very different ways. this is like your grandma's kitchen if your grandma was northern chinese and doesn't care much about decor.

but the food. oh the food. the word "authentic" comes to mind just as much as "made with love."

as far as i can tell, northern chinese comfort food. soups, pastas, dumplings. plus there's lots more, come here on a cold day and they'll put a smile on your face.“

“The waitress is always so nice to us and this visit she was willing not to charge us for the soup cause there wasn't any spicy soup made and told us she felt bad so no charge on any other soup. The food is always hot and fresh big portions. We've haven't had any problems there yet all the times we've gone there. Thank you for your service. The food tastes really good I suggest this place to anyone who wants some good eating.“

“We were pleased with our dining experience. After placing our order at the register at the rear of the restaurant, we sat at one of the tables and our beverages were brought to our table. Our food was also brought to our table when it was ready. We are vegetarians and were very pleased with the number of options available. They had a better selection of tofu dishes than most Chinese restaurants. My dining companion got Happy Tofu, which was basically the sauce and veggies that would normally be in Happy Family, but with tofu instead of meat. I got Mongolian Tofu, like Mongolian Beef, but with tofu instead of beef. Both were very tasty. Portions were very generous, both of us had enough left over to bring home for another meal.

Vegetarian options: Wide variety of vegetable dishes and tofu dishes.“

“If you are gluten-intolerant, this is your Chinese restaurant. Excellent, excellent! Best GF choices since Lotus Garden closed. This is my new favorite east-side go-to restaurant.“

“Tofu vegetables and rice was delicious!!“

“I eat lunch here often and only once in the last few months have I gotten chicken that was meh. The staff is very friendly, and the food is fresh and hot. Yesterday, one of the dishes I ordered had some available, but they let me know a fresh batch was almost done and asked if I wanted to wait. I'll definitely be back!“

“They take your order very promptly, this spot is definitely a staple of tucsons Chinese cuisine. Sometimes they get a little busy but every meal is cooked with genuine love of the craft so they take their time. Dine in area has a nice aesthetic and the lady who works there is wonderful and cheerful.

I like their orange chicken the best“

“We ordered on Sept. 6th, for Special Occasion. Wonderful meal and service. (Always) We ordered House Lo Mein, Teriyaki Chicken With Egg Rolls & Sweet & Sour sauce. Order was perfect, and Food "Awesome". Not our first time, we highly recommend. Our Dinner was fresh ingredients and hot. We really enjoyed. Thank you! We will always come back. (This was Speedway location in Tucson) The Myers family“

“Soooooo delicious and inclusive. This is my daughter and my favorite place to eat. There’s may options and everyone can curate mostly to their own flavor. Just the experience itself is more than worth it!

Kid-friendliness: You are dealing with an actual HOT pot of broth, so it can be a little dangerous for small ones not used to being careful, but our first time, my little was 6, and she knew to pay attention to not touch the broth pot and to be mindful. Yet still had the most amazing time!“

“The snap peas weren't seared and completely raw. I like them, so it didn't matter much and they could use a change of their oil. A little bitter. The brown rice was done perfectly. The young lady taking my order was very pleasant.

Parking: Busy location and tight spots for oversized vehicles“

“very delicious very affordable very attenatitive we will definitely be back. we had house combination egg fun young and house combination pho“

“Great food for a good price - friendly staff.“

“I read this last review and I am thinking that we are going to two different restaurants. I have been coming here for 6 years. Still great every time!! Real good food, crisp vegetables and not greasy
Unassuming atmosphere. Also breakfast also!!! Breakfast is ok but the Chinese is really good reminds me of a hole in the wall I used to go to in NYC“

“I've been going to the Broadway near Craycroft Pei Wei for about ten years because the food is always great and the service is prompt and courteous.

I am especially impressed by an employee named Josh who never fails to provide superior service and has patiently explained the app and various specials to me on more than one occasion.“

“The lunch for 10.95 is a great deal, soup egg roll and crab puff with your meal is amazing. The quality of the food and sauces were quite good, and the food was very hot. The spare rib was nothing to write home about. The service was really and even accommodating for my crotchety dad. The food comes out very fast.“

“Stopped in for lunch, my first time dining at this restaurant. I was in the mood for some kind of veggie & chicken soup and settled on the Sizzling Rice. I asked if the rice is golden crisp and was told yes. The server brought the soup with the rice separate (as it should be) and asked if it was golden enough for me, offering to grill it further if I wanted. I told her it was fine and was delighted with the sizzle as she added the rice it to the soup. Lots of fresh napa cabbage, white chicken, beef & several large shrimp. Fresh and flavorful, not salty, just right. They take pride in their restaurant which is very clean.“

“the food was great. the server let me taste the smoked plum juice. definitely have to get that next time. staff was friendly and helpful for first time being there.“

“The most delicious food. I highly recommend you do take out though. We have been ordering take out from here for years. I wanted my sister and her family to see how delicious it is, so we dined in, and the experience was not good. The owner was rude multiple times. Maybe it’s because we went in 45 minutes before they closed, or maybe it’s because we have kids, but an owner should make customers feel welcomed so they want to come back.“

“This is one of the most authentic Chinese food restaurants I've been too in Tucson. I absolutely loved the Mongolian Beef (lots of onions but very yummy) and House Special Fried Rice. We will definitely be going back. The seating is very tiny inside, but it was worth our drive from Oro Valley.“

“I typically don't take the time to review Fast Food restaurants but this Panda Express has certainly earned a five-star review. The combination of cleanliness, attentive service, and great food makes it standout and other places could learn from what they are doing there. If you're looking for Panda Express and this location is a little further awaybots worth the extra travel time. I highly recommend visiting this location!

It’s one of the cleanest fast-food restaurants I have ever encountered. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the spotless dining area and well-organized serving stations. It’s clear that cleanliness is a top priority here, and it truly enhances the overall dining experience.

What stood out to me even more was the level of engagement and thoughtfulness displayed by the staff. You can tell that the management treats their employees well, as everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there—a rare find in the fast-food industry. The team was attentive and proactive, ensuring that everything was in order and that customers were satisfied.

To my surprise, the manager even came out to check on us while we were enjoying our meal. This personal touch made the experience feel special and showed a commitment to excellent customer service that is often lacking in fast-casual dining.“

“Hidden inside of Tucson's largest Asian-imported supermarket is this gem of a Chinese restaurant. Ever since Gee's Garden had closed down, I've been in search for a place with great shumai and great roasted pork, and this place delivers both. Meals are packaged to-go, packed with meat, rice, and greens. The duck is usually packed with flavor. Albeit, sometimes the seasoning on the pork is inconsistent , but all-in-all, I'm never disappointed. This place makes shumai just the way I like it!“

“Excellent food! This is a must try place. Our new favorite for Cantonese.“

“I frequent here often on my way home. Love their hot and sour soup, BBQ short ribs (ask for hot mustard to dip for a sweet hot delight); same goes for the egg rolls (dip in plum sauce and hot mustard). Always friendly and attentive. I never feel rushed. I saw they were counting the till and offered to go ahead and pay, and they said no, take your time and enjoy.“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Marana. This is my favorite restaurant in Tucson! It’s just so…amazing and atmospheric! My all time favorite part about the restaurant is the character. It’s tranquil, in all meanings of the word. It’s quiet and calming. The architectural features add to the environment as well. Such as the glass wall that features a waterfall within it. I could stare at that for hours. The food is great too! I especially love their orange chicken and sushi options. Aside from that, they have a variety of options including Chinese, American and other foods. They even have a selection of deserts as well as salad items to choose from. I love coming here and hopefully, I’ll come back again soon.

Parking: There is often available parking at this restaurant.“

“Delicious pork steamed buns. Great Kung Pao chicken, and the dumplings with spicy chile sauce out of this world. Very nice, underappreciated restaurant with excellent service.“

“This is one of the best food places in the student union simply because they maintain integrity. There are no GrubHub kiosks, so you can always count on using your meal plan here. Staff and managers are friendly and efficient. You'll be in and out quickly even in a long line at lunchtime.GrubHub kiosks in the student union hinder other food places and are detrimental to well-managed establishments.However, the food quality at this Panda Express is not good compared to other franchise locations. You can expect to get a ligament in your chicken and or overcooked/oily food from time to time.“