Chinese Food in Houston (2025)

A longtime Cantonese anchor for banquets and celebrations, Fung’s pairs live seafood with weekend dim sum carts that draw multi-generational crowds. Frequently praised by local food critics and featured in Houstonia’s dim sum roundups, it remains a community touchstone.

One of the city’s largest dim sum operations, with pushcarts on busy weekends and a loyal fanbase going back decades. Regularly cited by Southern Living and Eater Houston as a must for dim sum, it’s where many locals were first introduced to Hong Kong–style brunch.

Mike Tran’s modern Cantonese spot delivers crisp honey-roasted char siu, wok-kissed noodles, and Cantonese staples in a stylish room. Consistently recommended by Eater Houston and lauded by Houston Chronicle critics for smart updates to classics.

A Medical Center favorite blending Sichuan fire with Taiwanese comfort — think three-cup chicken, cumin lamb, and creative chef specials. Frequently highlighted by Houstonia and Eater Houston; Houston Chronicle writers recently praised its sour cabbage fish soup.

Husband-and-wife owners make xiao long bao to order and round out the menu with Shanghai and Chengdu favorites. Lauded by the Houston Chronicle for top-tier soup dumplings and covered by Eater Houston since its opening, it’s a Midtown go-to.

A compact Shanghainese stalwart where locals line up for xiao long bao, crispy-bottomed pork buns, and Shanghai noodles. Recognized on the Houston Chronicle’s 2024 best restaurants list, it embodies Bellaire Boulevard’s everyday excellence.

Beloved for Hong Kong–style café fare — beef chow fun, congee, and decadent Hong Kong French toast — this independently owned classic is frequently recommended by Eater Houston and profiled by Houston Press and Atlas Obscura for its cultural staying power.

Family-run Cantonese with daily dim sum and a loyal following; regulars tout shrimp dumplings and fried crab claws. Featured in Eater Houston’s dim sum guide and noted by Houstonia for quality and value, with BYOB-friendly policies adding to its charm.

A vibrant Uyghur kitchen bringing halal kebabs, hand-pulled noodles, and big-plate chicken to Asiatown. The Houston Chronicle spotlighted its distinctive flavors and handmade dumplings, calling it a welcome addition to the city’s Chinese regional tapestry.

Cash-only and takeout-forward, this Asiatown favorite turns out boiled, steamed, and pan-fried dumplings by the tray. Cited by Houstonia for affordability and consistency, it’s a simple, deeply local stop for a dumpling haul.