The 8 Best Chinese Restaurants in Hamilton

Chinese Restaurants in Hamilton

Need general Tso’s chicken or fried rice in your life? These are our best spots for Chinese food in Hamilton.

We evaluated tons of reviews and then analyzed top sites for the best Chinese restaurants in Hamilton.

If you are after noodles or crispy pork we guarantee you will find something tasty at one of these Chinese venues.

Best Chinese Food in Hamilton

1. Amy's Wok

Amy's Wok

Amy's Work features some of the finest Chinese food in Hamilton-Wentworth. The food is prepared behind an unassuming storefront in a strip plaza on the corner of Centennial Parkway (Hwy 20) and Violet Drive.

The kitchen is a flurry of activity as the chef and her assistants hover over huge woks sizzling up crispy vegetables, fresh seafood, and tender bits of chicken, pork, and beef.

Address: 160 Centennial Pkwy N, Hamilton, ON L8E 1H9, Canada

Website: http://www.amyswok.com/

Phone: +19055615611

2. Dragon Court Restaurant

Dragon Court Restaurant

In Dragon Court, you will be able to try the two most distinctive types of Chinese Cuisine —Cantonese & Szechuan.

The owner and chef, Wing, will surprise you from time to time with creative new dishes!

Address: 988 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L1, Canada

Website: http://www.westdaledragoncourt.com/

Phone: +19055221999

3. Szechuan Noodle Bowl

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A hidden gem in hamilton that needs to be shared with everyone. 10.99 for a massive bowl of spicy beef sliced noodle soup. The staff is really lovely, their service and ambiance make the food taste even better.

Address: 117 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A9, Canada

Website: https://szechuannoodlebowl.com

Phone: +19055228886

4. Mandarin Restaurant

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One of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Hamilton, Mandarin is known for their all-you-can-eat buffet. Featuring over 150 items, there's something for everyone at Mandarin.

If you're not in the mood for a buffet, they also have an extensive menu of à la carte dishes.

Address: 1508 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9B 1K3, Canada

Website: http://www.mandarinrestaurant.com/

Phone: +19053836000

5. Banana Leaf Asian Cuisine

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Banana Leaf is a family-friendly restaurant, newly renovated with a modern look. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, represented on the menu in this cozy eatery & bar.

Address: 44 King St E, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1K1, Canada

Website: https://bananaleafasiancuisine.ca/

Phone: +19056625557

6. Chicken Zone Chinese Cuisine

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Featuring authentic Chinese food, this restaurant focuses on hotpot dishes of suggested types or picks your own ingredients.

Lots of interesting appetizers and more. All reasonably priced. Fast and friendly service in a bright clean atmosphere.

Address: 25 Main St W unit 103, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H1, Canada

Phone: +19055236666

Chinese Restaurants in Hamilton FAQs

Desserts in China are quite different from in the West. The best Chinese desserts are red bean buns, dragon’s beard candy, egg tarts, candied fruit, pumpkin pancakes, sweet egg buns, deep-fried durians, sweet soup balls, almond jelly, and grass jelly.

Cantonese cuisine tends to be less oily because Cantonese cuisine puts more focus on the freshness of the ingredients, so less oil is used for cooking. Mandarin cuisine tends to be heavier because oil is more generously used for cooking since Northern China’s climate is cold and dry.

Cantonese cuisine is lightly spiced, and Mandarin cuisine is heavily spiced.

Cantonese cuisine has more seafood dishes because the Guangdong region of China is located near the sea. Mandarin cuisine features more beef and mutton dishes, Shandong cuisine has more seafood than the other Mandarin cuisines because the Shandong region of China has the access to the sea.

There are some healthier takeout options if you’re craving Chinese food. Plus, you can always ask to have menu items adjusted to suit your taste. Furthermore, if you scan the menu, there are oftentimes a section that offers choices that are lower in fat, sugar, and salt

  •  Steamed dumplings
  • Hot and sour soup or egg drop soup
  • Moo goo gai pan
  • Beef and broccoli
  • Chop suey
  • Chicken and broccoli

 

 

That brings us to the end of our list of the best Chinese restaurants in Hamilton.

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  • Jess Levy

    Jess Levy is an artist, travel writer, foddie, and marketer. She loves planning local and international trips to nourish her creative soul.