Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mala Kitchen, Tipsy Shanghai and Mitr Thai, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best chinese restaurants in Midtown East. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated chinese dining.
Midtown East's Premier Chinese Destinations
Midtown East serves as a vibrant hub for authentic Asian flavors, offering a sophisticated selection of dining destinations that highlight the best of Chinese culinary traditions. While renowned for regional Chinese specialties like those found at Tipsy Shanghai and Mala Kitchen, the neighborhood also boasts an impressive array of Thai favorites, Japanese seafood, and contemporary American fare. Whether you are seeking the bold spices of Chef Huang or the refined atmosphere of Wokuni, this curated collection provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Chinese Restaurants in Midtown East | Top Rated Chinese Food
- Mala Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mitr Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Grata Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Yoonkao Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Tam Mai Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Chef Huang · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Lou Yau Kee · rated 4.7/5: 2f1ab87e-f2f2-4475-94f4-eec159e47115.
- Tipsy Shanghai 蘇杭餐厅 · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Wokuni · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Tipsy Shanghai 蘇杭餐厅 · rated 4.5/5: chinese_restaurant.
- Joe's Home of Soup Dumplings · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Blue Willow · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Su Khum Vit 51 · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- One Two Thai · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- Kristy's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Blue Willow 夜来湘 · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Mian Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Mazu Szechuan Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Topaz · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- Lilli and Loo · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Han Ye · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Bites of Xi'an 56 · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- 53 · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Super Bowl · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- The Best Sichuan · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- River House · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Philippe · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Tam Sang · rated 4.2/5: Thai.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
