Chinese cuisine is always the one every foodie's heart returns to. A hot plate of noodles, flavorful Kung Pao Chicken, yummy dim sums, and a smorgasbord of varied piquant flavors is the USP of every good Chinese meal. And for gourmands like us who are big into comfort food binging classic Chinese food is always a godsend! So, drawing inspiration from our perpetual love for this classic wok-tossed, sauce-doused, fiery cuisine, here are some of our top picks of the best Chinese food serving restaurants in Delhi NCR.
Showcasing a unique fusion of enigmatic Far Eastern decor, Shangri La's Shang Palace offers a delightful taste of traditional cuisine, including an all-encompassing selection of exquisite Chinese delicacies, complemented by authentic Chinese hospitality. Shang Palace takes pride in its carefully curated exquisite menu that features authentic preparation from all over china, handpicking the best recipes from Cantonese, Sichuan, and Beijing regions that are bound to please every diner.
Must-haves: Crispy Chicken, Salt & Pepper Squid with Pickled Chili, Grilled Skewers, Sichuan Asparagus & Spring Onion Pancake, Hot Stone Pot Rice, and Pan Fried Noodles with Chinese Greens.
Set in the plush Taj Mahal Hotel, The House of Ming is hands down one of the best Chinese restaurants in Delhi NCR. This iconic dining venue was in fact one of the few restaurants that introduced the spicy flavor of Sichuan cuisine to North India. Their menu offers delectable Cantonese and Schezuan delicacies that never fail to wow patrons.
Must-haves: Dim sums, Crispy Spinach with Red Chilli, Double Cooked Pork Ribs, Golden Fried Prawns, Spicy Shredded Chicken, Beijing Duck, and Silken Tofu in Black Bean Sauce.
Viewed by the gastronomes as one of the best Chinese restaurants in New Delhi, Chi Ni specializes in modern Chinese cuisine, Szechuan cuisine, Hong Kong Cantonese cuisine, Malaysian local food, and Singapore Chinese. One of Chi Ni’s menu’s unique features is that it offers mock meats, made from soy protein that allows vegetarians to get a sense of what non-vegetarian Classic dishes taste like.
Must-haves: Pecking Duck, Prawn Har Gow Dim Sum, Soft Shell Crab, Wasabi Mushrooms, Sweet & Sour Fillet of Mock Fish, Szechuan Chicken, Mapu Tofu, and Chef Special Fried Rice.
One of the most legendary restaurants in Delhi, Nanking has been around in Vasant Kunj for decades but to this day retains the same charm & warmth. Their seasoned menu offers classic Chinese fare along with an impressive selection of seafood. While you could order Indo-Chinese staples, this is really the place for trying Cantonese cuisine. There are plenty of great options on the menu for vegetarians as well.
Must-haves: Pecking Duck, Buddha’s Delight Stir Fry, Chilli Crab, Claypot Rice with Baby Mushrooms, Special Steamed Fish, Roast Duck, Dim Sums, and Baba's Seafood Noodles.
Perfect for a lavish dinner, this upscale restaurant is known for serving what can easily be described as one of the best Chinese food spreads in Delhi NCR. The interiors are modern and chic and have an elegant vibe to them. From spectacular Szechuan cuisine to Hakka fusion and comfort style food, China Club has got it all.
Must-haves: Sautéed Diced Chicken with XO Sauce, Crispy Fried Chicken, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Braised Lobster in Spring Onion Sauce, Sautéed Pork Ribs, Steamed Basa, and Egg-Fried Rice.
Renowned for serving tasty South East Asian dishes at reasonable prices, it’s no surprise that this well-established brand is a go-to place for piquant Chinese flavors. Besides Chinese, this restaurant is also adored for its authentic Thai, Burmese, Chinese, and Japanese preparations.
Must-haves: Old School Gyoza Dim Sums, Hongkong Style Tofu, Teriyaki Meal In A Bowl, Mamagoto Goreng Prawn Gassy, Chicken With Bamboo Shoot Schezwan Sauce, and Caramel Sponge Cake.
Berco's boasts of an exquisite selection of Thai delicacies but their Chinese menu is what they are more popular for. This three-decade-old restaurant chain continues to bring its no-fuss, reasonably priced Indo-Chinese style food to plates. So whenever you are in need of some OG Desi style Chinese comfort food, head straight to Berco's.
Must-haves: Chilli Chicken, Drums of Heaven, Crispy Chilli Potatoes, Shredded Lamb In Hot Garlic Sauce, Kung Pao Prawns, Sliced Chicken In Black Bean Sauce, and Spring Rolls.
Renowned as Delhi's oldest and most loved hotel restaurant, Jade is the perfect example of what a fine dining restaurant should be like. The décor, with its beautiful jade sculptures, remains the restaurant’s signature, and the menu boasts of a wide selection of exceptional Chinese fare including soups, salads, seafood, meat, and vegetables with a special focus on Beijing home-style cooking.
Must-haves: Vegetable Claypot, Spicy Sweet Bean Lobster, Chong Ching Chicken, Mushroom & Bamboo Shoot Dumpling, Gung Bao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Garlic Fried Rice, and Date Pancakes with Fresh Fruits.
Gargi Bisht is an event copywriter/conceptualizer turned writer currently working with EazyDiner Pvt. Ltd. Compulsive eater, book hoarder, dog lover and pop culture enthusiast with an innate love for storytelling. Usually the quietest person in the room, Gargi is an introvert who loves her own company. When not eating, can be found in front of her laptop watching movies. Knows a thing or two about art and literature.
