Chinese Food in Allentown (2025)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Happy Garden
Temporarily Closed
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chinese Food in Allentown (2025)
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Happy Garden
Temporarily Closed
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.
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.
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.
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.