Chinese Food in Buffalo (2025)
Family-run since 1981 across from UB South, May Jen blends Cantonese roots with Sichuan and Thai touches in a refreshed dining room and patio. Known for ginger garlic chicken and steadfast service, it remains a community standby praised by local food writers.
Two decades in, Red Pepper still draws crowds for Chinese-American favorites alongside Vietnamese staples like pho. The Buffalo News lauds its throwback pleasures, and Buffalo Spree named it Best Chinese Restaurant in 2024—evidence of its deep local following and consistency.
This cash-friendly spot skips Americanized staples in favor of northern Chinese home cooking: housemade dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, steamed buns, and cold dishes. The Buffalo News highlights its dough craft; Visit Buffalo Niagara points diners here for authentic flavors near UB.
A Tonawanda fixture since 2010, Peking Quick One serves northern Chinese homestyle dishes alongside a solid Chinese‑American lineup. The Buffalo News notes its budget‑friendly lunch deals, fish tanks by the counter, and strong following among UB students and families.
Run by chefs from Shanghai, Miss Hot Cafe turns out distinctive Shanghainese and Sichuan dishes—think barbecued fish, frog, and weekend dim sum. The Buffalo News praised its deep, adventurous menu. Note: after a brief July–August 2025 vacation closure, it reopened with posted hours.
In the former China Star space, Golden Hill quietly excels at wok‑hei classics and a back‑page roster of regional Chinese dishes; Thai items appear too. The Buffalo News spotlights its hand‑shredded cabbage, boiled fish with pickled mustard greens, and heat‑seekers’ chicken with fresh pepper.
Shaanxi flavors headline here: roujiamo “Chinese burgers,” hand‑pulled noodles, cumin‑spiked stir‑fries, and hearty lamb soups. The Buffalo News’ Northtowns guide calls out its western‑China specialties; it’s a go‑to for students craving regional tastes rare elsewhere locally.
Near UB North, China Taste leans northern Chinese—West Lake beef soup, mala tang, generous dumplings, and spice‑forward stir‑fries. The Buffalo News has featured it in dumpling roundups; delivery platforms and recent reviews confirm steady traffic and robust hours.
A convivial hot pot specialist with multiple broths, a broad selection of meats, tofu, and vegetables, and all‑you‑can‑eat options on select days. Recent updates and reviews show it humming in 2025; a favorite gathering place for Chinese students and families.
A neighborhood spot balancing Chinese comfort dishes with some Sichuan and Hunan‑leaning plates. Its ordering site and recent listings confirm it’s active in 2025; locals mention it for cucumber salads, spicy entrées, and straightforward prices.