Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish, Chop Sticks and J's Kitchen New York, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 upscale dining experiences
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New York City's Upscale Chinese Destinations
New York City’s dining scene offers a sophisticated take on traditional flavors with this curated selection of upscale Chinese and fusion destinations. From the interactive heat of Da Long Yi Hot Pot and Xiang Hotpot to the modern, creative plates at RedFarm and Wenwen, these establishments redefine elegance across the five boroughs. Whether you are seeking authentic regional specialties or contemporary American and Thai influences at spots like Evalyn's Tap House and BIXI, this collection promises a refined culinary journey for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Chinese Restaurants in New York City | Upscale Chinese Food
- Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Chop Sticks · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Plern Thai Restaurant & Noodle Bar · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Mrs. An Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Noodle Lane · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Orient Express · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Lantern Thai Kitchen · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Sam's Fried Ice Cream · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Charm Thai Express · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Da Long Yi Hot Pot · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Evalyn's Tap House · rated 5/5: American.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Dun Huang Lanzhou Noodles · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- E Noodle Cafe · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Pecking House · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Grand Tea and Imports · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Chow Time · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- East Meets West · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Golden Way · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tea Magic · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Malaysia Beef Jerky Inc · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Nutritious Chinese Food · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Marwin Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Super Taste · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Maxi's Noodle · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Fortune Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Hong Kong Bay Cafe · rated 5/5: Chinese.
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.
