From dim sum and Sichuan heat to longtime neighborhood favorites, these independent Lexington spots deliver real-deal Chinese flavor and local character.
Chinese Food in Lexington (2025)
9 Places
From dim sum and Sichuan heat to longtime neighborhood favorites, these independent Lexington spots deliver real-deal Chinese flavor and local character.
Panda Cuisine
Asian restaurant
A Lexington staple for Sichuan dishes and weekend dim sum, now under new ownership that kept the core menu while adding buffets. Covered by the Lexington Herald-Leader and noted by VisitLex for authentic flavors.
Shun Lee
Chinese restaurant
An upscale Chinese dining room in Chevy Chase offering Peking duck, regional specialties, and lunch specials; highlighted by the Lexington Herald-Leader and praised by diners on reservation platforms.
J2C Asian Bistro
Chinese restaurant
A downtown name locals know for Chinese comfort plates and Hong Kong-influenced dishes; recently refreshed under new ownership and still recommended by VisitLex.
New Shanghai Bistro Tates Creek Center
Chinese restaurant
Low-key Tates Creek spot known for generous portions, dumplings, and a no-frills menu locals return to; verified via the restaurant’s official site and current hours.
Cheng's
Chinese restaurant
Long-running, family-operated counter-service spot with drive-thru convenience; included in the Lexington Herald-Leader’s Chinese dining roundups and beloved for consistent classics.
New Peking Bistro Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Beaumont stalwart offering an expansive Chinese menu from moo shu to Mongolian dishes; noted in the Lexington Herald-Leader’s guide to Asian eateries and still going strong.
Wah Mei Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Hartland neighborhood favorite for takeout-friendly comfort dishes, generous lunch specials, and quick delivery; operating for years with a loyal residential following.
Golden Wok
Chinese restaurant
Classic Richmond Road counter-service with a deep menu spanning Szechuan, Hunan, and NY-style favorites; verifies hours and ordering on its official site.
Dumplings Noodles
Permanently closed
Specializes in xiaolongbao, hand-pulled noodles, and northern-style snacks; currently operating with posted hours and online ordering via the official site.
