50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Tucson

“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!“

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

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

“Great food at a great price!“

“I visited this location on a Thursday night and had the most efficient service from our server, Karen! The staff were so nice and the portions were very generous compared to my home location in NY. We even had a spill at our table (party of 8, accidents happen!) and the staff took care of it with not a drown in sight. The food was delicious and service was quick and efficient. Will definitely come back!“

“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.“

“Mom and Pop Chinese restaurant in South Tucson.

I just wanted Chinese food.

I came here based on the Google recommendations, and It’s exactly what I expected. I know the area where I was visiting... it's important to keep your expectations in check.

Having said that, service was friendly, food arrived quickly, and the portion size was great!

I wanted decent food, with a good portion size, for a decent price. That's exactly what I got!

The vegetable egg rolls are hand rolled and were crispy and delicious. The Hunan Beef (Beef with vegetables and rice on the side) was satisfying.

I will be back.“

“San Francisco quality Chinese and Szechwan food.“

“The Kung Pao Chicken is phenomenal!“

“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!“

“It’s a small mom and pop restaurant with a lot of heart. The employees are very friendly and the service is outstanding. The food is some of the best Chinese food I’ve had in a very long time. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.“

“Awesome food. Good service“

“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.“

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

“A Hidden Gem for New England Style Chinese in Tucson!

As someone who has spent nearly a decade on the East Coast and loves New England-style Chinese food, I had spent my first years here in Tucson trying to find that unique flavor without any luck.

Well, it's been a few years now since I located this place and have to say this spot serves up the real deal, and it’s been my favorite since relocating!

The boneless spare ribs are rich, flavorful, and perfectly glazed. Beef teriyaki skewers are tender and packed with bold taste that pairs nicely with their fried rice and egg rolls always served hot.

The staff is incredibly friendly and always happy to make recommendations that never miss. And while the outside might not catch your eye right away, step inside and you'll find a clean, inviting space with a surprisingly nice aesthetic.“

“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.“

“Good healthy food. Friendly and excellent service.“

“This restaurant is very clean and the service is amazing. My family and I went at a time that was not very busy so the wait was definitely nothing to worry about. The food gives the nostalgia of a home cooked meal. Everything tasted great and I would definitely recommend the orange chicken! Again, this place was amazing and would recommend to anybody!:)“

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

“The food is great. We especially liked the dim sum options. It is located in a strip shop center on Speedway and the ambulance is very basic. But we did not care about that because we were busy devouring delicious crispy shrimp balls, scallion pancakes, and BBQ pork buns. We ordered a couple entrees too, Mongolian Beef and Chicken Lo Mein. They were also very good. I hope people support this place so it doesn't go away!“

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

“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).“

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

“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!“

“Tofu vegetables and rice was delicious!!“

“We got the orange chicken and sesame chicken. It was delicious. The place was spotless. They even directed a fan towards us for our comfort because it's very hot today. We took home a ton of leftovers and only spent $35. Highly recommend.“

“When entering the restaurant, we were impressed with the cleanliness and our friendly waitress Jaime that greeted us with a smile. She was very friendly and accommodating to making us feel welcome. Jaime was johnny on the spot from beginning to the end of meal and checking to take care of our needs. we had egg drop soup that was unlike other ones that were watery and lacked substance. Egg rolls crispy and full of vegies. Had Chicken and broccoli that the lunch portions were like a dinner with some to take home. Good portions!! We will return again!! Thanks Jaime for making our visit one that we want to return!!“

“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 put in a pickup order to the incorrect PeiWei (oops) and when I went in to grab the order at the Ina location, the ?manager was very kind and understanding. He instructed us to cancel our order with the broadway location and they made our food very quickly. Thanks again!“

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We LOVE Jade Garden! So far our favorites are sesame chicken or beef, lo mein, shrimp chow mein, egg rolls and Rangoon. The hot and sour soup is perfect when you aren't feeling well too! Delivery is always fast and the delivery driver is super friendly. We want to try more, but we are so stuck on our favorites lol! Thank you Jade Garden!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I didn’t get any names but the lady and gentleman working the front were absolutely amazing and I don’t normally leave reviews. When walking in I was greeted with smiles even though it was late. The gentleman was so helpful when I was trying to pick what I wanted he helped describe flavors of the entrees! Customer service was just amazing! Thank you!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“last day of our vacation. The wife chose this spot and the kids cried. we went inside and ate. It was very American. I did find patriotic values from this establishment and if I hypothetically came back I would visit here again. 😂😂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸“

“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.“

“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.“

“Friendly staff, great prices, amazing customer service and super tasty food! My family and I love eating here for any occasion! We normally take leftovers home since they serve big dishes! Our favorite dishes are Sesame chicken, Schezuan beef, Beef broccoli, shrimp with veggies and chicken Loemein!! 😋“

“Excellent Service at Panda Express on S Houghton Rd!
I visited the Panda Express at 9130 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747 today and had a truly positive experience, largely thanks to the manager, Uyen.
While I wasn't entirely satisfied with the rice, Uyen quickly turned my experience around. I overheard her conducting a very encouraging review with an employee nearby. When she learned about my issue with the rice, she proactively offered me an extra side of noodles, which I really appreciated. It's that kind of attentiveness that makes a great manager!
I was also very impressed by Uyen's leadership style. Listening to her review with her employee, I was struck by how encouraging she was. It was genuinely awesome to witness such positive and supportive leadership in action, and it truly made my day.“