Chinese Food in Newark (2025)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.