Best Chinese Food on Staten Island

August 7, 2026•Staten Island Neighbors

Whether you’re craving sesame chicken, lo mein, dumplings, fried rice, or authentic Cantonese cuisine, Staten Islanders have plenty of opinions about where to order.

We recently asked members of the Staten Island Neighbors community one simple question:

Who has the best Chinese food on Staten Island?

Hundreds of residents joined the conversation, recommending longtime neighborhood favorites, family-owned restaurants, and local takeout spots they’ve trusted for years. While everyone has their own personal favorite, several restaurants stood out with repeated recommendations from community members.

Whether you’re looking for a quick takeout dinner, a sit-down meal with family, or more traditional Chinese cuisine, these are some of the restaurants Staten Islanders recommended most.

Community Favorites

🥡 Jade Island

Jade Island was one of the community’s most frequently recommended Chinese restaurants. Many residents praised it as a dependable neighborhood favorite that has built a loyal following over the years.

🥡 Oriental Plaza

Oriental Plaza earned repeated recommendations from community members and continues to be a popular choice for both takeout and dine-in meals.

🥡 Hong Kong Kei One

Known for its traditional menu and loyal customer base, Hong Kong Kei One was another restaurant frequently recommended throughout the discussion.

🥡 Jac Mao

Jac Mao received numerous recommendations from residents who continue to consider it one of Staten Island’s top destinations for Chinese cuisine.

🥡 Empire East

Empire East remains a longtime local favorite and earned consistent praise from community members.

🥡 China Chalet

China Chalet was another restaurant repeatedly mentioned by residents looking for quality Chinese food on Staten Island.

🥡 East Pacific

Located near the Staten Island Mall, East Pacific continues to be a favorite among many local diners and received numerous community recommendations.

🥡 Lucky Fortune

Lucky Fortune earned repeated mentions from residents who appreciate its dependable menu and neighborhood atmosphere.

🥡 Dragon House

Dragon House continues to have a loyal following and was another restaurant frequently recommended by the community.

🥡 Good Taste

Good Taste rounded out many residents’ lists of favorite Chinese restaurants and remains a popular local choice.

Honorable Mentions

Many other Chinese restaurants across Staten Island also received recommendations from community members, highlighting the borough’s wide variety of neighborhood takeout spots and family-owned restaurants.

There’s No Single “Best” Chinese Restaurant

One thing became clear from the discussion: there isn’t a single “best” Chinese restaurant on Staten Island.

Some residents look for classic American-style Chinese takeout, while others prefer more traditional Cantonese or Hong Kong-style dishes. For many, the best restaurant is simply the one they’ve been ordering from for years—the place that always gets the order right and has become part of family traditions.

With so many excellent restaurants throughout the borough, Staten Island offers something for every taste and every craving.

About Community Favorites

Community Favorites is a Staten Island Neighbors series highlighting the restaurants, businesses, services, and places most recommended by our community.

Rather than relying on critics or paid rankings, these articles are built from recommendations shared by Staten Island residents to help others discover trusted local businesses and make informed decisions.

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