CLEVELAND, Ohio – Chinese food is timeless, and arguably the best food to order when you want to experience a true depth of flavor.
While Northeast Ohio may not be home to the expansive Chinese cuisine scenes of other cities in the United States, there are still plenty of options for those of us needing to satisfy a craving for Peking duck, General Tso’s chicken or Mongolian beef.
While these staples can be found in just about any Chinese restaurant menu, there are plenty more delicious options to tempt your palate than the usual American-Chinese fare.
We checked with our partner Stacker, which compiled a list of the 17 best Chinese restaurants in Greater Cleveland to give you new options than your usual go-to.
Methodology
Stacker compiled a list of Cleveland’s highest-rated Chinese Restaurants using Tripadvisor rankings.
No. 17
Szechwan Garden
Ratings: 3.5
Address: 13800 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
Read more about Szechwan Garden on Tripadvisor
No. 16
Wah Fu Chinese Restaurant
Ratings: 4
Address: 15210 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights
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(Photo by David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com)
No. 15
LJ Shanghai
Ratings: 4
Address: 3142 Superior Ave. E, Cleveland
Read more about LJ Shanghai on Tripadvisor
No. 14
Chopsticks Express
Ratings: 4
Address: 8800 Day Dr., Parma
Read more about Chopsticks Express on Tripadvisor
No. 13
Dragon Tower Restaurant
Ratings: 4
Address: 17452 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
Read more about Dragon Tower Restaurant on Tripadvisor
No. 12
Blue Jade
Ratings: 4
Address: 7080 Engle Rd., Ste. B, Middleburg Heights
Read more about Blue Jade on Tripadvisor
No. 11
Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant
Ratings: 4.5
Address: 10393 W. Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma
Read more about Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant on Tripadvisor
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No. 10
Siam Cafe
Ratings: 4
Address: 3951 Saint Clair Ave. NE, Cleveland
Read more about Siam Cafe on Tripadvisor
No. 9
Han Chinese Kebab & Grill
Ratings: 4.5
Address: 3701 Payne Ave., Cleveland
Read more about Han Chinese Kebab & Grill on Tripadvisor
No. 8
Hunan of Solon
Ratings: 4
Address: 6050 Enterprise Pkwy., Solon
Read more about Hunan of Solon on Tripadvisor
No. 7
Hunan East
Ratings: 4
Address: 724 Richmond Rd., Richmond Heights
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You can’t go wrong with the Hong Kong noodle soup with three-flavor shrimp dumplings at Wonton Gourmet.The Plain Dealer
No. 6
Wonton Gourmet & BBQ
Ratings: 4
Address: 3211 Payne Ave., Cleveland
Read more about Wonton Gourmet & BBQ on Tripadvisor
No. 5
Frankie’s Wok
Ratings: 4.5
Address: 8926 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville
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No. 4
King Wah Restaurant & Lounge
Ratings: 4
Address: 20668 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky River
Read more about King Wah Restaurant & Lounge on Tripadvisor
Szechuan Gourmet is tucked away in an old warehouse a few miles east of downtown Cleveland, but it’s worth the hunt.
No. 3
Szechuan Gourmet
Ratings: 4
Address: 1735 E. 36th St., Near Payne Avenue, Cleveland
Read more about Szechuan Gourmet on Tripadvisor
Emperor’s Palace, a traditional Chinese restaurant opened in summer 2012. (Peggy Turbett/ The Plain Dealer)The Plain Dealer
No. 2
Emperor’s Palace Chinese Restaurant
Ratings: 4.5
Address: 2136 Rockwell Ave., Cleveland
Read more about Emperor’s Palace Chinese Restaurant on Tripadvisor
No. 1
Li Wah Restaurant
Ratings: 4
Address: 2999 Payne Ave., Ste. 102, Cleveland
Read more about Li Wah Restaurant on Tripadvisor
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