
Houstonians are spoiled with endless choices when it comes to food: Our barbecue, Indian restaurants and even Mexican taquerias reflect regionality, spontaneity and creativity. When it comes to Houston’s best Chinese restaurants, the variety is equally rich.
From the fiery dishes of Sichuan to more understated Cantonese classics, the diversity of Chinese food is on full display these days. Family-owned restaurants and larger international chains often exist side-by-side in Asiatown and even inside the Loop. The Chronicle’s food team ate countless orders of dumplings, noodles, soups and more to come up with this guide to the city’s top Chinese restaurants, listed in alphabetical order below. Let us know if we missed your favorite.