Chinese Food in Allentown (2025)

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 on 2025.09.08
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From heritage kitchens to humble takeouts, here’s where Allentown’s Chinese flavors shine now—time-tested favorites plus new arrivals, all independently owned and community rooted. Come hungry and bring curiosity.

Asia Restaurant

Asian restaurant · Salisbury

Set in a converted house and run by chef-owner Alex Zhong and May Zhong, Asia balances a broad Chinatown-style menu with personal hospitality. Recognized by Lehigh Valley Style and cited by local media, it’s a small operation with big flavors.

https://lehighvalleystyle.com/food-drink/restaurant-awards/the-2020-restaurant-awards/

Hunan Springs

Chinese restaurant · Wescosville

A family-run fixture since 1994 inside a historic coach house, Hunan Springs is known for steamed whole duck, family-style plates, and a wide Chinese menu. Frequently highlighted by Lehigh Valley Style, it’s a go-to for celebratory dinners.

https://lehighvalleystyle.com/food-drink/restaurant-awards/decadent-dish-restaurant-awards-2015/
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China King Allentown

Chinese restaurant · Allentown

A West Hamilton stalwart, this family business has been serving Allentown since 1987. The menu sticks to well-made standards and draws loyal regulars who swear by the hot-and-sour soup and crisp fried chicken wings.

https://www.chinakinginallentown.com/

Dragon Palace

Chinese restaurant · Allentown

A reliable Airport Road option with an expansive menu and hearty portions. Active on local delivery platforms with solid recent feedback, it’s a convenient pick for late-day takeout or a quick dine-in meal.

https://www.ubereats.com/store/new-dragon-palace/UFhQSEiTSVGlZ4P8gLYvcw

New Garden Chinese Restaurant

Chinese restaurant · Allentown

Neighborhood counter-service promising no added MSG and cooking with vegetable oil. Known for reliable fried rice, wings, and late hours, it’s a practical everyday choice that locals keep in their rotation.

https://www.newgardenonline.com/

88 China Premium Chinese & Asian Cuisine

Chinese restaurant · Lehigh County

A small west-side kitchen turning out well-priced standards plus a few quirky regional throwbacks you don’t often see locally. Friendly service and steady hours make it a handy stop near errands.

https://www.88chinaallentown.com/

Happy Garden

Chinese restaurant · Allentown

Center City standby noted for quick delivery and generous portions. The straightforward menu and late hours keep it popular with nearby residents and night-shift workers looking for a dependable Chinese fix.

https://www.happygardenchineseallentown.com/
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Rice Family

Rice restaurant · Allentown

Family-run and versatile, pairing a broad Chinese menu with sushi so mixed groups can share easily. Dishes like ma-la lamb and Shanghai-style pan-fried noodles add interest beyond the basics.

https://www.ricefamilyallentown.com/

Ume Asian Cuisine

Restaurant · Allentown

A downtown newcomer opened August 30, 2025, blending Chinese staples with Japanese and Thai in a polished setting. Reported by WFMZ, it’s already drawing buzz for sit-down meals on Hamilton.

https://www.wfmz.com/features/eat-sip-shop/diverse-gastronomic-experience-new-restaurant-blends-japanese-chinese-thai-dishes-in-allentown/article_2d124e3e-6ec0-11ef-b311-6f1c86cd985e.html

Hunan Garden

Chinese restaurant · Allentown

A Liberty Street mainstay for classic American-Chinese comforts, with online ordering and long hours. It’s the kind of reliable, family-run counter that anchors weeknight routines in the neighborhood.

https://www.hunangardenpa.com/
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