Top pick1$$AnDong Chinese Restaurant
Simple eatery known for its Chinese-Korean specialties such as black bean noodles & steamed buns.
Oahu's Chinese food scene runs deeper than most visitors expect — spanning Cantonese classics, fiery Szechuan dishes, handmade dumplings, and local-style plate lunches with Chinese roots. This list ranks all 61 qualifying Chinese restaurants on the island by real visitor ratings submitted right here on NateEatsHawaii, so the order reflects what diners are actually saying.
A few standouts worth noting: Bo's Kitchen in Kakaʻako has built a loyal following for its handmade wontons and dumplings, Chengdu Taste is well regarded for its traditional Szechuan dishes spiced to your liking, and Chun Wah Kam Noodle Factory in Pearl City is a beloved local chain known for manapua and plate lunches. Spots that Nate has personally visited carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on their listing — keep an eye out for those as you browse.
Whether you're hunting for a no-frills noodle bowl, a Sichuan heat fix, or a sprawling seafood menu, this ranked guide gives you an honest, crowd-sourced starting point for the best Chinese food across the island.
The ranking
Top pick1$$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
Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, AnDong Chinese Restaurant currently sits at the top of the list, known for its Chinese-Korean specialties like black bean noodles and steamed buns. Rankings update as new ratings come in, so check back for the latest order.
Several spots on this list are known for budget-friendly eating — Chun Wah Kam Noodle Factory in Pearl City is a local favorite for quick-serve plate lunches and manapua, while Asia Manoa offers combo platters and daily specials at a simple storefront. Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant in Moiliili also runs a daily lunch buffet that's popular with value-seekers.
The ranking is based entirely on real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii — no paid placements or outside review aggregators. The list covers all 61 qualifying Chinese restaurants on Oahu and is updated as new ratings are added to the site.
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