Top pick1$$AnDong Chinese Restaurant
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Simple eatery known for its Chinese-Korean specialties such as black bean noodles & steamed buns.
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Honolulu has a deep, long-running Chinese food scene, and with 48 qualifying restaurants on the site I pulled together the spots genuinely worth knowing — from no-frills neighborhood gems to bustling seafood halls. This guide leads with Nate's hand-picked recommendations (look for the NateEatsHawaii badge), then layers in the area's best-rated spots so you have a full picture no matter what you're craving.
Whether you're hunting for traditional Szechuan heat at a place like Chengdu Taste, a hearty bowl of black bean noodles at AnDong Chinese Restaurant, or handmade wontons and dumplings at Bo's Kitchen in Kakaʻako, Honolulu delivers real variety across every price point and neighborhood. Spots Nate has personally visited are clearly marked on the page so you always know what's a first-hand pick versus a top-rated community find.
The list covers 48 Chinese restaurants across Honolulu — including spots in Moiliili, Manoa, Kaimuki, Kapahulu, and beyond. Use the neighborhood filters on the page to zero in on what's closest to you, and check back regularly as new ratings roll in.
The ranking
Top pick1$$Simple eatery known for its Chinese-Korean specialties such as black bean noodles & steamed buns.
2$$Simple storefront restaurant serves familiar Chinese dishes plus combo platters & daily specials.
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4$Cozy mainstay for Chinese fare including noodles, plus handmade wontons & dumplings.
5$$Unfussy, no-nonsense Chinese eatery serving traditional Szechuan dishes spiced to your taste.
6$Easygoing restaurant plating traditional Sichuan dishes, such as dry noodles & twice-cooked pork.
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8$$Ultra-modern space featuring both self-serve Chinese food & a sit-down Vietnamese restaurant.
9$$Bustling, strip-mall restaurant serving a broad menu of Chinese classics plus a daily lunch buffet.
10$$Cheery & casual corner restaurant featuring a lengthy menu of Chinese favorites.
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12$$This casual Chinese eatery features a large seafood-centric menu, including dim sum served daily.
13$$Hong Kong-style dim sum is featured along with Dungeness crab & lobsters at this cozy Chinese spot.
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17$$White-tablecloth Chinese restaurant serving classic dishes & dim sum amid traditional Asian decor.
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20$Compact Chinese noodle house with a down-home atmosphere, specializing in pork & beef options.
21$$Dim sum & other Cantonese-style dishes are supplied at this casual, long-standing Chinese mainstay.
22$$Casual venue for Korean & Chinese seafood specialties, including lobster, plus classic meat dishes.
23$Chinese fixture serving up a menu of traditional dim sum in a snug, bustling setting.
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25$$Asian classics such as wonton soup & volcano beef served up family-style in a modest setting.
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28$$Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
29$Compact, counter-serve joint offering Asian & Hawaiian dishes such as saimin, pork hash & manapua.
30$$Tucked into Waikiki, STIX ASIA serves food court at mid-range prices. Look for full bar — known as a solid pick.
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FAQ
The top-rated Chinese restaurants in Honolulu span a range of styles — from Szechuan and Cantonese to Chinese-Korean fusion. Check the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page to see which spots are Nate's personally verified picks, and use the visitor ratings to find the community favorites.
Several spots on this list are known for budget-friendly eating, including lunch buffets, combo platters, and daily specials. Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant in Moiliili is popular for its daily lunch buffet, and Asia Manoa is noted for its combo platters at approachable prices.
This guide is updated regularly as new visitor ratings are submitted to NateEatsHawaii and as Nate adds new verified picks. With 48 restaurants currently tracked, it's one of the most comprehensive Chinese food resources for Honolulu on the site.
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