Chinese Food in Spokane Valley (2025)

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 on 2025.09.09
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From Valley mainstays to beloved Spokane classics nearby, here are independent spots serving real-deal Chinese flavors, history, and heart. Go hungry, bring friends, and taste why locals keep these kitchens in steady rotation.

Black Straw Tea Bar & Kitchen

Restaurant · Spokane Valley

A Valley favorite for Taiwanese-style drinks and a full Chinese-American menu, with mapo tofu, crispy tangerine beef, and chow mein alongside milk teas. Recognized by The Inlander readers for boba, and praised by locals for generous portions.

https://www.inlander.com/best-of/2025/food/best-of-food-29581468
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AK Asian Restaurant

Restaurant · Spokane Valley

Locally owned and operating out of a longtime Valley address, this lounge-equipped spot turns out almond chicken, Mongolian beef, and salt‑and‑pepper shrimp. Verified open with takeout and dine‑in; locals note friendly service and solid value.

https://www.akasian.com/
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Red Dragon Northside

Chinese restaurant · Spokane

A Spokane institution with Northside and downtown locations, family-run and famous for banquet-style combos, gluten‑free and vegan sections, and a revived noodle program. Voted Best Chinese Food 2025 by The Inlander readers.

https://www.inlander.com/best-of/2025/food/best-of-food-29581468

China Dragon Restaurant

Chinese restaurant · Spokane

Family-operated since 1987 near Northtown, known for generous lunch combos, classic sauces, and a lively lounge. Consistently mentioned by local diners and placed in The Inlander’s 2025 reader poll for Chinese food.

https://www.inlander.com/best-of/2025/food/best-of-food-29581468
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Happiness Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant · Spokane

A family-run favorite for huge portions, karaoke nights in the lounge, and classics like General Tso’s, Singapore noodles, and hot‑and‑sour soup. Verified open with consistent recent reviews and strong takeout demand.

https://www.happinesschinesespokane.com/

Cathay Inn

Restaurant · Spokane

Opened in 1950 and still Eng-family operated, this Spokane classic serves Chinese‑American standards with enduring neighborhood ties. Featured in local history coverage for its multi‑generation legacy and community following.

https://spokanetalk.com/2025/07/02/take-a-bite-out-of-history-at-spokanes-oldest-running-restaurants/
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Chef Lu's Asian Bistro

Asian restaurant · Spokane

Chef JJ Lu brings wok hei to South Hill with Szechuan and modern Chinese dishes like eggplant with hot garlic sauce and chili pepper beef. Profiled by The Inlander for authentic technique and chef-driven cooking.

https://www.inlander.com/food/newly-opened-chef-lus-asian-bistro-on-spokanes-south-hill-captures-the-breath-of-the-wok-8528992
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Hong Kong Express And Poke Express

Chinese restaurant · Spokane

A long-running, independent counter-service standby for classic takeout, dim sum items, and boba alongside plentiful family combos. Verified open with thousands of recent delivery reviews praising value and consistency.

https://www.ubereats.com/store/hong-kong-express-spokane-wa/4goLsioEQwy-MrIswdVkRg

Mr. Wok Restaurant

Chinese restaurant · Spokane

Family-operated since the early 1990s, this humble north-side spot focuses on made‑to‑order chow mein, lo mein, and combo plates that locals call fresh and fairly priced. Verified open with steady recent orders and reviews.

https://www.ubereats.com/store/mr-wok-restaurant/XEugt40mRHSdL5q_RETftQ
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