Chinese Food in Jersey City (2025)

Sleek, plant-filled dining room, tableside whole fish, and a menu that moves from Sichuan heat to refined banquet dishes. Featured by Eater New York, it’s the polished Chinese newcomer locals bring out-of-towners to.

Quietly ambitious Paulus Hook dining room with a deeper Chinese-language banquet list: Peking duck, live fish, and luxurious stews. Spotlighted by Feast the Hudson for its thoughtful service and neighborhood-first ethos.

A Downtown stalwart where locals mix regional plates with American-Chinese favorites. Noted by Eater New York amid the waterfront’s modern Chinese corridor, it’s known for mapo tofu, cumin lamb, and generous portions.

Journal Square’s sleeper hit for hearty northern fare—Tianjin-style wontons, spicy cabbage, and full-flavored mains—praised by Jersey City Upfront. A roomy menu rewards exploration and takeout is brisk.

Family-run Lafayette favorite blending Chinese dumpling craft with Southeast Asian flavors. Highlighted by Hoboken Girl for inventive dumplings, it’s where handmade meets playful and the neighborhood feels like the audience.

The Heights’ go-to for bold flavors: Chongqing chicken, boiled fish in chile broth, and vegan-friendly options. A community favorite for spice lovers with steady delivery and value pricing.

Classic Downtown counter spot with a surprisingly deep menu and dependable late hours. Loved by neighborhood regulars for dumplings, sesame noodles, and reliably crisp crab rangoon.

Decades-strong takeout institution balancing Chinese-American greatest hits with quick service and fair prices. Local chatter singles out the crab meat cheese wontons and dependable lunch specials.

Journal Square staple for generous, budget-friendly combos and familiar flavors. Mentioned by Hoboken Girl among regional dumpling stops, it’s a simple, satisfying answer for weeknight cravings.