Chinese Food in Reno (2025)

Chef-owner Kwok Chen turns out soulful Cantonese—think Peking duck, clay pots, and XO green beans—in a petite dining room that fills up fast. Featured by Edible Reno-Tahoe and voted Best Chinese by Reno News & Review readers.

A long-running, family-owned favorite with white tablecloth charm and a broad Cantonese-Mandarin menu. Praised by local critics and named a runner-up for Best Chinese in Reno News & Review’s 2025 readers’ poll.

Beloved for its Szechuan-leaning specials—mapo tofu, cumin lamb, Chongqing-style flavors—this independent spot draws steady lines. Recognized by local readers among the area’s top Chinese restaurants.

Hong Kong family recipes meet live-seafood showpieces: steamed whole fish, lobster noodles, and a well-loved Peking duck. A community favorite since 2014 with consistent praise for Cantonese technique.

Reno’s first dedicated Taiwanese restaurant serves beef noodle soup, popcorn chicken, scallion pancakes, and boba—comforts that anchor the downtown Asian community. Open since 2012 and still buzzing.

A mom-and-pop favorite for Chinese and Vietnamese comfort—house potstickers, sesame tofu, chow fun, and soothing pho. Friendly service and fair prices keep locals returning.

A Sparks standby for Chinese staples, lunch plates, and the occasional duck feast—long appreciated by residents. Recognized by Reno News & Review readers among the area’s top Chinese restaurants in 2025.

Old-school Cantonese across from the casino corridor, cherished for roast duck, hearty soups, and big portions. Frequently cited by locals and noted among Reno News & Review readers’ favorites.

A newer, independently run spot in Midtown serving a broad Chinese menu—Mandarin dinner sets, clay-pot stews, and noodles. Active with local dining groups and open daily.