Chinese Food in Lansing (2025)
Everyday Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Chinese restaurant · East Lansing
Live-tank seafood, Cantonese BBQ, and a wide dim sum selection make this the area’s most ambitious Chinese kitchen. Praised by local diners and consistently busy with multigenerational families, it’s where East Lansing gathers for roast duck feasts.
The Kung Fu
Dim sum restaurant · Lansing
A student favorite for Cantonese BBQ, noodle soups, and a rotating dim sum selection. Locals call out the roast pork, congee, and almond boneless chicken; recent menus and hours confirm it’s actively serving from lunch through late evening.
Charlie Kang's Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · East Lansing
An East Lansing institution blending Chinese and Korean comfort dishes since the 1980s. Frequently recognized by City Pulse’s Top of the Town and celebrated by MSU alumni, it remains the go‑to for late‑night fried rice, jjajangmyeon, and bulgogi.
Apple Jade
Asian restaurant · Lansing
A Frandor-area standby where Lansing diners order everything from Thai basil fried rice to Szechuan‑style stir‑fries. Recent online ordering and hours confirm it’s active; locals praise it for dependable portions and a broad menu at fair prices.
Chen's Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Lansing
Old‑school, family‑run spot known for generous combo plates and fast takeout. Consistently cited in City Pulse’s Top of the Town listings, it’s a northside favorite for sesame chicken, lo mein, and weeknight dinners that don’t break the bank.
Asian Gourmet
Asian restaurant · Lansing
Longtime Eastside takeout favorite balancing Chinese and Thai menus. Regulars point to Mongolian beef, hot‑and‑sour soup, and late hours; it also appears in City Pulse’s Top of the Town roundups, confirming its status as a reliable local pick.
Ming Dynasty
Chinese restaurant · Lansing
Family-run counter-service spot on Jolly Road known for fresh, piping‑hot plates and friendly service. Recent reviews confirm steady hours; locals highlight General Tso’s, curry chicken, and vegetable dishes made to order.
Little Panda Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Waverly
Westside mainstay near the Lansing Mall serving Szechuan and Hunan standbys in hearty portions. Recent ordering pages and hours show it’s active; regulars swear by the hot‑and‑sour soup, fried rice, and weekend family dinners.
House of Hsu
Chinese restaurant · Grand Ledge
A short drive west of downtown, this family‑owned fixture anchors Grand Ledge’s dining scene with a wide, well‑priced Chinese menu. Recognized in City Pulse’s Top of the Town lists, it’s worth the detour for pepper steak, dumplings, and hot tea.
New Rice Kitchen延吉烤串
Chinese restaurant · East Lansing
Late‑night lifesaver near campus with a big, affordable Chinese menu and quick service. Verified by current online ordering and hours, it’s popular with students after games or study sessions.