Top pick1$$AnDong Chinese Restaurant
Simple eatery known for its Chinese-Korean specialties such as black bean noodles & steamed buns.
Oahu's Chinese food scene runs deeper than most visitors expect — stretching well beyond Chinatown into neighborhoods like Moiliili, Kakaʻako, Kaimuki, and Pearl City. I pulled together this curated guide from all 61 Chinese restaurants cataloged on the site, leading with verified picks and rounding out the list with the island's best-rated spots by reputation.
From the handmade wontons and dumplings at Bo's Kitchen in Kakaʻako to the traditional Sichuan heat at Chong Qing Cuisine in Moiliili, the range of regional Chinese cooking on this island is genuinely impressive. Chun Wah Kam Noodle Factory in Pearl City is a beloved local institution, known for its manapua and plate lunches that have fed generations of Hawaii families.
Spots that Nate has personally visited carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — look for it to find verified, first-hand picks. Every other restaurant on this list is ranked by reputation and what they're best known for, so you can eat with confidence wherever you land.
The ranking
Top pick1$$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$Easygoing restaurant plating traditional Sichuan dishes, such as dry noodles & twice-cooked pork.
7$Family-owned local chain offering quick-serve plate lunches, manapua & noodles in no-frills digs.
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9$$Ultra-modern space featuring both self-serve Chinese food & a sit-down Vietnamese restaurant.
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11$$Bustling, strip-mall restaurant serving a broad menu of Chinese classics plus a daily lunch buffet.
12$$Cheery & casual corner restaurant featuring a lengthy menu of Chinese favorites.
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15$$Basic Chinese spot specializing in Cantonese & Sichuan soup, noodle, meat & veggie dishes.
16$$This casual Chinese eatery features a large seafood-centric menu, including dim sum served daily.
17$$Hong Kong-style dim sum is featured along with Dungeness crab & lobsters at this cozy Chinese spot.
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21$Asian & Chinese fare plus signature fried buns in many flavors, served at a counter in humble digs.
22$$White-tablecloth Chinese restaurant serving classic dishes & dim sum amid traditional Asian decor.
23$$Spacious, family-friendly Chinese eatery serving stir-fries, noodles & fried rice in casual digs.
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26$Compact Chinese noodle house with a down-home atmosphere, specializing in pork & beef options.
27$$Dim sum & other Cantonese-style dishes are supplied at this casual, long-standing Chinese mainstay.
28$$Casual venue for Korean & Chinese seafood specialties, including lobster, plus classic meat dishes.
29$Chinese fixture serving up a menu of traditional dim sum in a snug, bustling setting.
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FAQ
It depends on what you're after — Chengdu Taste is highly regarded for authentic Sichuan flavors, while Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant is a go-to for classic Chinese seafood dishes and a daily lunch buffet. Check the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page for spots Nate has personally verified.
Several spots on this list offer great value, including Chun Wah Kam Noodle Factory in Pearl City, known for quick-serve plate lunches and manapua at wallet-friendly prices, and Asia Manoa, which serves combo platters and daily specials.
This guide is regularly reviewed and refreshed as new restaurants open and ratings on NateEatsHawaii are updated, so you can trust it reflects the current best options across Oahu.
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