50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Indianapolis

“great food. great price , always happy people.“

“Overall solid experience. Went here for Valentines day with my wife. Food was good, service was good and the vibes were good as well. The only "downside" was we had to ask for "Chef Special" menu instead of it being included with the regular menus. You get much better deals that way but they don't seem to advertise it. Still, the experience was good regardless and I'd come back. I'd recommend them if you what a little more upscale Chinese food place.“

“Just traveling through with our family on our way home from vacation, but this turned out to be a highlight of our trip! We tried a bit of everything - dumplings, buns, fried rice, fried noodles, beef noodle soup and a beef pancake. Order it all!! We would eat here every week if we didn’t live states away. Service was excellent and the young woman is kind and helpful- like a visit with a new friend who is excited to share her culture and foods with you. Finished off with some international market shopping. We are so glad we listened to Google reviews and stopped here today!“

“Came in for the first time and dined in. Food came out in a timely manner, the young man at the register was very nice and accommodating, and the portions were generous. Most people coming in did carryout, but the dine-in experience was pleasant.“

“Absolutely the best Chinese takeout ever! We realized on Christmas Eve we would be hosting 8 people on Christmas for dinner and needed a backup plan quickly. We have never tried China Dragon before but we will absolutely come back. We used the online ordering and had it scheduled to be ready at a certain time in advance. The ordering process was so easy, it was ready just as expected and the food was delicious. We had Orange Chicken, General Tso's, Szechuan Chicken, Egg Foo Young, Veggie and Pork Rolls, Crab Rangoon and white and fried rice. The Szechuan Chicken and Fried Rice were my favorites but it was all delicious! We had three full containers of leftovers because the portions are so large. Highly recommended and will definitely be visiting again!“

“My family and I come here all the time, sometimes almost once a week. Best authentic Chinese food we know in Indianapolis!“

“I would recommend them however I must say I was very disappointed in my order the other day. This use to be my favorite place but the last order the chicken tasted like it was a week old and very tough.“

“My family and I come here all the time, sometimes almost once a week. Best authentic Chinese food we know in Indianapolis!“

“Me and my family has been eating from Chow Express
For the last 14 years have no complaints everything is always hot fresh made to order especially dining in customer service is wonderful

Vegetarian options: Some of their foods don't have meat or you can request not to have meat

Parking: Inside of a plaza“

“They got very good Crab Rangoon and Spring rolls. Recommended!“

“Their crab rangoons are very delicious and flavorful. The scallops are my favorite along with the beef and vegetable with rice. The portions are quite large even for a medium. They definitely don't skimp on anything. If you ask for extra meat they will definitely give you extra meat especially extra vegetables when you ask. It's a small restaurant with barely anywhere to sit so take out is quite popular. Don't be afraid of the area that it's located in even though it looks sketchy. 10/10 Chinese restaurant.“

“Surprisingly excellent Chinese cuisine. Yes, with American influence, but each dish had its distinct flavor and ingredients were fresh. The dishes we had were all perfectly cooked, and the large portions were Really Large (leading to some great leftovers! ) Highlights included Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, and Sichuan Tofu. Each dish came with rice. Only the chow mein was a bit salty (we had roast pork chow mein), the rest of the dishes were less salty and had great vegetables. A solid deal, four adults ate well and had enough for lunch for the next day, for just about $60. Looks more like a take-out place, but we dined there and the staff was friendly, the Chinese music was pleasant, and the temperature was good. If they just had some hot Jasmine or Green Tea, the place would be pretty perfect ?

Vegetarian options: We really enjoyed the Sichuan Tofu! Also, the Garlic Sauce is great...“

“My family and i have been going here for years, they always treated us with kindness. The owner too was always so nice to me and family, even if there was a language barrier, they would still find a way to communicate with us. The food is quite amazing and the service is fantastic , would definitely recommend to others!“

“We love this place. I used to live nearby and we would always get the steamed chicken and veggies and fried rice. I also love their lo mein. They have some of the best crab Rangoon and the portions are awesome. We live further away now but none of the Chinese restaurants around us compare.“

“I used to eat here 3-4 times a week now the owners sons health is failing and they went back to China and the people running it now are using a different supplier and different ingredients and the General Tsos chicken isnt the same and the egg rolls are generic tasting so i probably wont be going back unfortunately😢“

“I get lunch here often. One of the better Chinese restaurants. Egg rolls are really good, stir fry sauces are good, vegetables and meat fresh, no "off taste" like some other Chinese places.Was going to get lunch there today, sadly closed on Sunday.“

“We go once a month. Food is always hot, tastes fresh, the staff is nice & there has never been an issue! We normally get the orange chicken & it comes with broccoli. Sometimes we order the crab Rangoon. Never had bad food from here. I like this little family owned Panda restaurant.“

“We were in Indianapolis for a week and I was craving Chinese food. China Garden came to the rescue. It was a solid meal. Yes, it's not as authentic as I'm used to, but it did the trick. We ordered hot & sour soup, General Tso's Chicken, and their Szechuan Combination.

The two ladies managing the front of the house were extremely nice and friendly.“

“BEST CHINESE FOOD EVER!!!! THE CRAB RANGOON WAS PHENOMENAL. IT HAD THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF LITTLE CRAB AND AAAAAAALL CHEESE!! YAAY! I WAS BLOWN AWAY...LIKE TOTALLY..THE RICE WAS SO FLAVORED; ROBUST CANOLA OIL UNAMI, EXPLOSION IN MY MOUTH. THE GENERAL TSO'S WAS PERFRCTLY SOGGY WITH NO CRUNCH AT ALL, COMPLETELY DEVOID OF CHILI AND LIKE TOTES SWEET MMMMMMMMM THE EGG ROLL THAT CAME WITH MY MEAL COMBO, O M G, SO MUCH LETTUCE..I WAS QUEENING...LIKE HEALTH QUEENING HONESTLY. I WILL DEFINITELY NEVER GO BACK AGAIN. YAAAAS!“

“This is our go to place on the north side. The kids love the steamed dumplings and chow mei fun. We order delivery and they are always pretty quick and friendly at the drop off. Oh and their fried biscuits with cinnamon and sugar are the best for a little after dinner treat.“

“We are in town to see the Total Eclipse and we looked for a place to eat lunch. We found Golden China and decided to try this family run restaurant. The freshly made food was delicious and the service was great. Our egg food young and fried rice was outstanding, as was the General Tso's Chicken. They have carry out available, as well as seating inside. We will be back.“

“Visiting Indy for work. Researched the best Pho. This is the place. I orded the Kimchi Pho with rare beef and paired it with the fresh squeezed lemonade.
Perfection ? Staff was friendly and service was excellent. Super clean which is becoming rare at restaurants these days.“

“Food was excellent. We were looking for a good Chinese restaurant since we moved up here from North Carolina. Well we have found one here. Very satisfied with the quality and portion. It was fresh too. The restaurant was clean too. We will be going here for our Chinese nights. It's more of a take out place I will add . Overall great.“

“Absolutely the best fast Chinese you can get around Indy. The portions are generous and the food is fresh. You can get a decent size meal for ten bucks (or less). Staff is friendly. It can be very busy around dinner time which speaks volumes. Everyone wants to eat here :)“

“Benyue was an amazing experience. The staff were sweet, and above and beyond. If you're looking for something with a huge variety of selection... this is the place! So many things I would love to try next that I've never experienced before. My mind was blown away by how perfectly all the flavors tied together to make the perfect dish. My fiancé, and I will definitely be going back.“

“I’m more than thrilled that this place opened up! Tried it for the first time and it didn’t disappoint. They are super friendly and even entertained my special requests for extra toppings and off menu beverage!I’d recommend this for anyone from Southeast Asia looking for taste close to home or anyone wanting to try some humble classic Southeast Asian dish!“

“I was so sad to hear about your health issues and very happy to hear that you are much better and allowed to open back up. I used to come and visit you when you were at the food court at Eastgate and that's when I fell in love ❤️ we plan to come to see you real soon. We drive 50 miles one way just to come for your delicious food.i Can't wait to make the trip. Hope to see you real soon Mama“

“The food is good and they provide a generous portion for the low price. The facility isn’t much to look at, but you’re not living there so it’s not that bad. I had the chicken and mushroom and my wife had the pad Thai, we also shared some steamed dumplings. Everything was good and we had enough leftovers for another meal to heat up the next day. I definitely recommend this place.“

“I used to order food from China King II years ago, but kinda' forgot about them due to the Covid pandemic!...Anyway, a couple of days ago, I had a craving for Chinese food, so I ordered my usual, shrimp fried rice w/extra shrimp, two shrimp egg rolls and four chicken wings w/ extra duck sauce! Maaaaan! I only live a few blocks from the restaurant, so everything was delivered piping hot and as tasty as it was the last time I had it and still at a pretty reasonable price compared to most other restaurants!! You can call in a pick-up order or a delivery. Either way, there won't be a long preparation time!“

“This place is really a hidden gem up here in Broad Ripple. It's a shame that the most recent Local Guide review is so negative -- that couldn't be further from my experience. If you don't read the rest of my diatribe -- do yourself a favor and go here if you crave some classic Chinese dishes done immaculately.

In general, you can't ask much more from a chinese joint in Indiana. While the food did take a bit to prepare (pretty sure only two people were in the kitchen the day I came in), it was worth it with perfectly cooked chicken (in both non-fried form in the Bourbon Chicken and in the General Tso), tender but still slightly crispy vegetables in the Black Pepper Chicken and Vegetable Chow Mein and (in this gwailou's opinion) immaculately cooked rice. All the flavors were exactly where I'd want them to be, not too salty and, even for the notoriously sweet Bourbon Chicken and General Tso, not cloying.
Not to mention, the crab rangoon here are downright textbook. If, you prefer a more sweet crab rangoon to the more savory version you sometimes find with chive or scallion inside (oh, and I do), you can't get much better than here.

Also, if, like myself, you find yourself strangely at home in Chinese-American restaurants, this is an encyclopedic representation of one, complete with CRT television, Shen Yun posters, and other paraphernalia that even the most seasoned NASCAR afficionado could recognize as "probably chinese". Seriously, it was worth going just for the nostalgia alone.

In fact, "old school" is generally how I'd describe this place--which is probably what endears me so much about it. Amazing quality food of good portions at reasonable prices from a place with nostalgic decor -- what else could you possibly ask for? I know what I could ask for -- more patronage to this place! Seriously, don't miss out.“

“Been eating there for over20 years and love the place send me and my family some coupons“

“Whenever I go to a new Chinese restaurant the first think I look for is fried scallops. You'd be surprised how hard they can be to find. They have them and they're delicious. I've also had their "teriyaki" chicken which is a generous amount of chicken-on-a-stick. And their chicken wings. Its fast service and the food is solid. Get some takeout and enjoy.“

“My favorite Chinese takeout ? go-to since like forever. I've been coming here since my son was a baby. 17 years later, it's still my favorite place, and it's family owned. Really nice people.. Don't think twice about supporting this local business. You won't be disappointed. ?“

“At this restaurant, every visit is a five-star experience. The service is outstanding, with staff who cater to your every need, and the food is consistently impressive. With generous portions at great prices, you leave feeling both satisfied and valued. If I could, I’d award this dining haven more stars than the night sky allows. We love it!!“

“5 stars all the way!! I have ordered take away about half a dozen times from here in the past couple of months and each time it’s been excellent. The service is quick and friendly and the food is always freshly made! Zero complaints. Love this place!“

“Food was good but did not taste as expected. I got combo lo main spicy and hot sour soup. Soup was bland, it's the Midwest though, so I wasn't surprised. Lo mein was good but didnt taste like most of the lo mein ive had. Some places have their own recipes. It's mainly a carry out place with a few tables so there wasn't much atmosphere. Place was clean and staff was friendly and helpful. Prices were great!“

“The best Chinese in Franklin Township!!“

“Been coming here for over 10 years. Most Chinese take-out joints go downhill over the years, but not this one. Still my favorite beef and broccoli in town, and I make special trips for it after moving further away. Never had an issue with quality, and always fast service.“

“This place is pretty good as far as Chinese take-out goes. Food is tasty, portions are big, and delivery is super fast. And the kids like it too! Our 17 year old gets the beef fried rice, our 15 year old gets the curry chicken with onion, and our 6 year old goes for the chicken on a stick. Definitely a go-to for our family.“

“I've only ordered delivery, and so far the food has been amazing. Tastes just like the family Chinese joint in the town I grew up in! But in my last order I was given Mixed Vegetables and not Mixed Vegetable Fried Rice, and we couldn't get it refunded by Doordash. Read the whole ticket next time please! Easy mistake, I understand. I will definitely still order from here though - cheaper than Fei Da, same quality and taste. Portions are huge! They want to give you your money's worth and more! Definitely recommend.“

“Before we moved to Noblesville 6yrs ago we frequently ate here. Now we only get to enjoy this amazing food once or twice a year whenever we make a special trip into Indy. We always get the #1 crab Rangoon, #11 pork spring rolls and #101 beef Pho. Sometimes we like to switch things up and get the General Tao. All of them are the best we’ve ever experienced.“

“Amazing Authentic Chinese food!! In addition to the typical American Chinese and sushi, they have a section of the menu in Chinese with some incredible truly authentic items. Double cook pork belly, fish and pickled cabbage in chili oil, husband and wife meat pieces... if you want the real deal, Bento has it!“

“We ordered dinner from here tonight. The staff were friendly and the food was great. The chicken lo mein was probably the most flavorful of any restaurant I’ve tried. The General Tso’s chicken and crab rangoon were also very good. The fried rice wasn’t the best, but it was better than the fried rice from most quick service Chinese restaurants.“

“This is my new favorite place to order soup from. All these years eating Chinese food at different locations, I never knew you could add items to your soup until I ordered online here today. It gave me the option to add chicken and veggies to my hot and sour soup which is basically just broth. I have a cold and this is the best thing I could have asked for today. My new favorite soup spot.“

“I'd recommend this establishment and the food they offer. I got my favorite dish the Singapore chow mei fun and this was one of my top 5 for best. I've traveled all around and had this dish everywhere, so to say this in the top 5 means a lot. The only reason I didnt do 5 stars is because I've tasted a 5 star Singapore chow mei fun!“

“Not only was my order ready in ten minutes! But on a Friday evening!! my order was taken by Wil,l with a Smile and a Servant's heart towards me, the customer! Refreshing, Huh? Not only was our food Delicious! But because of the absolute joy! that was WILL himself, I'll be back and tell 1,000 of my closest friends to please visit Golden Chef!“

“Very good! Surprisingly good! Fresh onion, peppers, cooked to perfection. Kudos to chefFair pricing, good portions for a 'small' portion! Enough to share. Way better than like Panda Express... will only go here for authentic Chinese flavors and cooking. Very good.“

“Good food and friendly staff!“