The best Chinese in Richmond
Peter Chang leads our ranking for Chinese in Richmond. Readers voted it first in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst in 2025 and 2026. Yen Ching and Beijing On Grove come next.
1Peter ChangReaders' choice, 2025, 20262Yen ChingReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
3Beijing On GroveReaders' top three, 2025
103 Chinese restaurants are open in and around Richmond. The top 5 are ranked first; the rest follow. Omakase: Peter Chang.
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Photo: cathaygourmet.com Cathay Gourmet Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Richmond“Each distinctive dish is handcrafted to order in our immaculate, open kitchen, prepared with only the finest and freshest ingredients.”
- Where
- 8920 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23235
- Today
- Open now until 9 AM
- On the menu
- Fried Wonton (10) $5.79 · Szechuan Chicken $8.75 · Drink $1.79 · Sugar Donut (10) $5.49
- Phone
- (804) 320-0888
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 11 AM to 9 AM Wed 11 AM to 9 AM Thu 11 AM to 9 AM Fri 11 AM to 10 AM Sat 11 AM to 10 AM Sun 12 PM to 9 AM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: easterncarryoutvatogo.com Eastern Carryout
Chinese restaurant · Henrico- Where
- 9024 W Broad St #3805, Henrico, VA 23294
- Today
- Open now until 9 AM
- Phone
- (804) 747-8236
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 AM Tue 11 AM to 10 AM Wed 11 AM to 10 AM Thu 11 AM to 10 AM Fri 11 AM to 11 AM Sat 11 AM to 11 AM Sun 11 AM to 9 AM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Peking Restaurant2 locations: Henrico and Mechanicsville
- 8904 W Broad St8904 W Broad St, HenricoOpen now until 11:59 PM
- 7100 Mechanicsville Tpke7100 Mechanicsville Tpke, MechanicsvilleOpen now until 11:59 PM
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Richmond.
Lucky Garden
Chinese restaurant · Colonial Heights“Discover a harmonious blend of flavors and textures with our authentic Chinese cuisine.”
- Where
- 36 Pickwick Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834-3455
- Today
- Open now until 9 AM
- Has
- Takeout
- Phone
- (804) 526-9200
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 11 AM to 9 AM Wed 11 AM to 9 AM Thu 11 AM to 9 AM Fri 11 AM to 9 AM Sat 11 AM to 9 AM Sun 12 PM to 9 AM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
- Top's China Restaurant2043 S Crater Rd, PetersburgOpen now until 9:30 AM
No longer open
- East Villa Restaurant, 1900 E Main St has closed.
- Eatery, 2631 W Cary St has closed.
- J & J's Chinese Cuisine, 9118 Route 1 has closed.
- Nanking, 9125 W Broad St has closed.
- Sino Wok, 12114 Bermuda Crossroad Ln has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Richmond’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
What changed
- Nanking closed
- Eatery closed
- East Villa Restaurant closed
Questions
- What is the best Chinese in Richmond?
- Peter Chang. Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for Chinese, voted by readers; Richmond Times-Dispatch. Yen Ching and Beijing On Grove come next.
- How many Chinese restaurants are in Richmond?
- 103 are open in and around Richmond as of October 2026, including Asian Buffet, Beijing On Grove, C C Wok, Cathay Gourmet Chinese Restaurant, Chans Garden Restaurant and 98 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 27 more, in Powhatan, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Goochland, Petersburg, Ashland, Doswell and Manakin-Sabot.
- Where can you get omakase in Richmond?
- Peter Chang offers omakase, according to its own menus.
- Which Chinese restaurants in Richmond take reservations?
- 1 take online bookings: Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order Chinese online in Richmond?
- 30 have online ordering on their own websites: Beijing On Grove, Cathay Gourmet Chinese Restaurant, Chen's Chinese Restaurant, Cheng Du Chinese Restaurant, Ching Wah, Eastern Carryout, Eat Rice, Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar and 22 more.
- Is East Villa Restaurant in Richmond still open?
- No. East Villa Restaurant has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Eatery in Richmond still open?
- No. Eatery has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is J & J's Chinese Cuisine in Richmond still open?
- No. J & J's Chinese Cuisine has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Nanking in Richmond still open?
- No. Nanking has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
- Is Sino Wok in Richmond still open?
- No. Sino Wok has closed. For Chinese nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2026: Food & Drink, 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Richmond Times-Dispatch, Home. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2025: Food & Drink, 2025. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4Richmond Times-Dispatch, Hong Kong - Turner Rd, Richmond in VA - Online Ordering, October 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
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