Chinese Food in San Antonio (2025)

A benchmark for numbing spice and wok skill since 2015, led by owner Kristina Zhao. Ranked No. 1 Chinese restaurant for 2025 by San Antonio Express-News and featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Sister to Sichuan House, Dashi blends regional specialties with a serious cocktail program and late-night energy. Praised by Express-News critics for modern Sichuan plates and table-top hot pot.

Husband-and-wife team channel Shanxi flavors: hand-pulled noodles, sesame beef pancake, and plump fried dumplings. Highlighted by San Antonio Express-News among Stone Oak’s best restaurants in 2025.

Hand-pulled noodle soups, slippery wide noodles, and dumplings anchor this casual favorite. Recognized in the Express-News 2025 Top 10 Chinese Restaurants for its chewy, made-to-order strands.

Beijing-born owner Ming Qian von Bargen grew a farmers’ market bao stand into a beloved mini-brand. Expect baos, noodles, and seasonal specials; covered by local outlets and celebrated during Lunar New Year.

Chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin’s Chinese-American menu leans playful and personal at the Pearl. Named Best Chinese Food 2025 by San Antonio Current and featured on Eater’s citywide best list.

Family-run since 1939 and still going strong, this landmark serves classic Cantonese-American comfort. Spotlighted by Axios in 2025 for its enduring place in the city’s dining life.

Known as the restaurant on stilts, this Huey family spot has served San Antonians since 1983. Consistently praised by local publications and readers for its broad menu and welcoming feel.

A sleeper hit for regional Chinese cooking that recently added daily dim sum service. Covered by MySA in 2025 for expanding San Antonio’s dim sum options without cart service.

Opened in 1932 and still family-operated, Golden Star blends Chinese, American, and Tex-Mex, beloved for its fried fish with gravy. Recognized locally as a legacy business with deep West Side roots.

New in 2025 from owner Ping Xia, channeling Chongqing family recipes: garlicky cold noodles, mapo tofu, and Lover’s Beef. Reported by MySA and Community Impact as a fresh Northside arrival.