From Ironbound classics to halal Chinese in the South Ward, here are Newark’s independent spots serving everything from Singapore mei fun to cumin-tinged wings. Go hungry, explore a few neighborhoods, and taste Newark’s Chinese comfort canon.
Chinese Food in Newark (2025)
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From Ironbound classics to halal Chinese in the South Ward, here are Newark’s independent spots serving everything from Singapore mei fun to cumin-tinged wings. Go hungry, explore a few neighborhoods, and taste Newark’s Chinese comfort canon.
New Tasty Too
Chinese restaurant
A downtown mainstay for quick, well-priced Chinese-American plates near Newark Penn and the Prudential Center. Regulars cite the Singapore mei fun, pepper shrimp, and fried dumplings. Verified open via the restaurant’s ordering site and recent diner reviews.
China Sea Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Ironbound stalwart doing the greatest hits—steamed or fried dumplings, Singapore chow mei fun, house fried rice—served late on weekends. Set in a neighborhood The New York Times has profiled for its dining energy, it draws workers and families alike.
Cheung Hing Kitchen
Chinese restaurant
Old-school Wilson Avenue counter where locals order half-fried chicken with fried rice, lo mein, and Szechuan-style dumplings. Consistent hours and steady neighborhood traffic keep it in the rotation for Ironbound residents and shift workers.
Ming Choo
Chinese restaurant
A longtime Ferry Street go-to for Chinese-American comfort: sesame chicken, shrimp fried rice, beef with broccoli, plus easy online ordering. Listed by Newark’s tourism board and backed by steady recent customer feedback for reliability.
Chinatown Diner
Chinese restaurant
Inside the Newark YMCA, this small counter serves New York–style Chinese staples to downtown office workers and students. Expect lunch specials, rice noodles, and egg foo young. A quirky, community-rooted stop confirmed by its current menu pages.
Great Wall Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
West Market Street standby known for crispy wings, General Tso’s, and late-night combos. It’s a reliable West Ward takeout choice with long hours and decades of neighborhood familiarity, corroborated by multiple current listings.
New Kim Yeun Kitchen
Chinese restaurant
A downtown time capsule with a buffet and counter-service basics at wallet-friendly prices. Office workers and students pop in for quick plates; recent updates show it still operating in the Court Street mini-mall.
No. 1
Chinese restaurant
West Ward favorite for big-portion combos, fried rice, and lo mein, serving neighborhood families for years. Its active ordering site and recent listings confirm steady operation and consistent hours.
Aishah's Chinese Halal
Chinese restaurant
Distinctive South Ward spot serving halal Chinese-American dishes with options like brown rice and custom spice levels. Appreciated by local families and mosque-goers; recent menu site and reviews confirm it’s actively operating.
