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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The top 5
How we rank
Photo: peterchangrestaurant.com 1Peter Chang
Chinese restaurant · Richmond- Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for Chinese, voted by readers [1]
- Richmond Times-Dispatch: “Peter Chang, a highly awarded and world class chef, is considered by many to be the greatest Chinese chef cooking in America today.” [2]
“Peter Chang, a highly awarded and world class chef, is considered by many to be the greatest Chinese chef cooking in America today.”
- Where
- 2816 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
- Phone
- (804) 728-1820
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Photo: yenchingdining.com 2Yen Ching
Chinese restaurant · Henrico- Runner-up in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for Chinese, voted by readers [1]
“The best of Chinese cuisine”
- Where
- 9031-5 West Broad Street West Broad Commons Shopping Ctr, Henrico, VA 23294
- Phone
- (804) 747-7422
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Photo: beijingongrove.com 3Beijing On Grove
Chinese restaurant · Richmond- Finalist in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 for Chinese, voted by readers [3]
“Classic Cantonese cuisine with a fresh twist”
- Where
- 5710 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Happy hour · Private dining · Takeout
- Phone
- (804) 288-8875
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 11 PM Sat 4:30 PM to 11 PM Sun 4:30 PM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
4Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar
Chinese restaurant · Richmond- Finalist in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2026 for Chinese, voted by readers [1]
- Where
- 1200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230
- Phone
- (804) 354-9888
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Photo: hongkongrichmond.com 5Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Richmond- Richmond Times-Dispatch (2026): “Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine at 2904 Turner Rd, Richmond, VA.” [4]
“Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine at 2904 Turner Rd, Richmond, VA.”
- Where
- 2904 Turner Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
- On the menu
- Pork Egg Roll (1) $1.99 · General Tso's Chicken $14.20 · 16 OZ Bottle Soda $2.50 · Cheesecake $4.50
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery
- Phone
- (804) 675-1328
Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
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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: chenmcva23116.com Chen's Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Mechanicsville“Each distinctive dish is handcrafted to order in our immaculate, open kitchen, prepared with only the finest and freshest ingredients.”
- Where
- 7610 Left Flank Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Chicken Egg Roll $2.15 · Pork Dumplings (homemade)(6pcs) steamed or fried $7.95 · Pepsi free refill $2.80 · Fried Banana With Ice Cream $4.95
- Phone
- (804) 730-6899
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 10:30 AM to 10 PM Wed 10:30 AM to 10 PM Thu 10:30 AM to 10 PM Fri 10:30 AM to 11 PM Sat 10:30 AM to 11 PM Sun 10:30 AM to 10 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: chengdurva.com Cheng Du Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Henrico“At our restaurant, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional dining experience with a focus on traditional flavors and high-quality ingredients.”
- Where
- 9503 W Broad St # C, Henrico, VA 23294
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 747-5282
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 9:30 PM 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
Photo: eatricerichmond.com Eat Rice
Chinese restaurant · Richmond- Where
- 6104 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 232-8888
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 9 PM Tue Closed Wed 11 AM to 9 PM Thu 11 AM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 9 PM Sat 11 AM to 9 PM Sun 12 PM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Hong Kong Kitchen Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Richmond“We've fed generations of Cambridge families and college students and look forward to many more years to come.”
- Where
- 2907 Williamsburg Rd, Richmond, VA 23231
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Barbecued Spareribs $15.50 · Crab Rangoon $11.95 · Fried Banana $7.50
- Has
- Takeout · Full bar
- Phone
- (804) 236-0323
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 12 PM to 8 PM Wed 12 PM to 8 PM Thu 12 PM to 10 PM Fri 12 PM to 11 PM Sat 12 PM to 11 PM Sun 12 PM to 8 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: hunancafehenricova.com Hunan Cafe
Chinese restaurant · Henrico- Where
- 9117 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228-2026
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 755-3053
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 9:30 PM Tue Closed Wed 11 AM to 9:30 PM Thu 11 AM to 9:30 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 12 PM to 9:30 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: hunaneastrva.com Hunan East
Chinese restaurant · Richmond“Welcome to Hunan East, a relaxed Chinese dining spot located in Richmond, Virginia.”
- Where
- 4415 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 353-1001
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 10:30 PM Sat 4 PM to 10:30 PM Sun 4 PM to 9:30 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Hunan Wok
Chinese restaurant · Midlothian“The Best Chinese Food In Midlothian”
- Where
- 1233 Sycamore Sq, Midlothian, VA 23113-4254
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- General Tsos Chicken $14.99 · Fried Cheese Wonton (8) $9.99 · Bottle Soda $1.99 · Chinese Donuts (10) $8.99
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery
- Phone
- (804) 897-1211
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 9 PM Tue 11 AM to 9 PM Wed 11 AM to 9 PM Thu 11 AM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 9 PM Sat 11 AM to 9 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: littleszechuanonline.com Little Szechuan Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Glen Allen“We take pride in serving the most authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine in Glen Allen, VA.”
- Where
- 10234 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060-3064
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Lunch specials
- Phone
- (804) 501-0688
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue Closed Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 10:15 PM Sat 11 AM to 10:15 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 10 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: newasianpandava.com New Asian Panda
Chinese restaurant · Henrico- Where
- 10430 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23233
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 741-0288
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 9:30 PM Tue Closed Wed 11 AM to 9:30 PM Thu 11 AM to 9:30 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 12 PM to 9:30 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: pfchangs.com P.F. Chang's
Chinese restaurant · Richmond- Where
- 9212 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235
- Phone
- (804) 253-0492
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Photo: pandagarden.net Panda Garden
Chinese restaurant · Sandston“A Hunan Szechuan Cantonese Chinese restaurant brings together the distinct flavors and cooking styles of three remarkable Chinese regions.”
- Where
- 2597 New Kent Hwy, Quinton, VA 23141
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- General Tso's Chicken $11.95 · Crab Rangoons $11.95 · Beef Lo Mein $9.95
- Has
- Takeout · Vegan options
- Phone
- (804) 932-8007
All hours
Mon 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM Tue Closed Wed 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM Thu 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM Fri 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM Sat 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: pekingchester.com Peking Chester
Chinese restaurant · Chester- Where
- 12730 Rte 1, Chester, VA 23831
- Today
- Closed today
- Phone
- (804) 751-9898
All hours
Mon Closed Tue Closed Wed Closed Thu Closed Fri 4 PM to 10 PM Sat 4 PM to 10 PM Sun Closed Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: redhouserichmond.com Red House
Chinese restaurant · Richmond- Where
- 9810 US-1, Richmond, VA 23237-4618
- Today
- Closed today
- Phone
- (804) 271-1665
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 11 AM Tue 11 AM to 11 AM Wed 11 AM to 11 AM Thu 11 AM to 11 AM Fri 11 AM to 11:30 AM Sat 11 AM to 11:30 AM Sun Closed Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: uglydumpling.us Ugly Dumpling
Dim sum restaurant · Richmond- Where
- 1601 Willow Lawn Dr #840, Richmond, VA 23230
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 251-1031
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 10 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
- Ching Wah6207 Belmont Rd, ChesterfieldClosed for the day
- Fu Jian Chinese Restaurant2001 W Main St, RichmondClosed for the day
- Lucky Chinese Restaurant10841 Hull St Rd, MidlothianClosed for the day
- New Peking13132 Midlothian Turnpike, MidlothianClosed for the day
- New Top's China Restaurant7111 Staples Mill Rd, HenricoClosed today
Top's China3 locations: Richmond, Midlothian and Henrico
- 5660 Brook Rd5660 Brook Rd, RichmondClosed for the day
- 12276 Chattanooga Plz12276 Chattanooga Plz, MidlothianClosed today
- 68 S Airport Dr68 S Airport Dr, HenricoClosed for the day
- Yan Jing Restaurant6601 Midlothian Turnpike, RichmondClosed for the day
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Richmond.
Photo: allenschineseonline.com Allen's Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Powhatan“Come and try our dishes!”
- Where
- 3430 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139-5834
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 403-3336
All hours
Mon 11:30 AM to 9 PM Tue Closed Wed 11:30 AM to 9 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 9 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: excelchinesefood.com Excel Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Colonial Heights“EXCEL Chinese Food is a cornerstone in Colonial Heights and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff.”
- Where
- 15710 Rte 1, S CHESTERFLD, VA 23834
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 520-8808
All hours
Mon 12 PM to 8 PM Tue Closed Wed 12 PM to 8 PM Thu 12 PM to 8 PM Fri 12 PM to 8 PM Sat 12 PM to 8 PM Sun 12 PM to 8 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Petersburg“My parents, Jimmy (Sen) Lee and Mary (Buoy) Lee opened the Hong Kong Restaurant in 1954.”
- Where
- 4332 Westgate Dr, Petersburg, VA 23803
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Barbecued Spareribs $15.50 · Crab Rangoon $11.95 · Almond Cookies $6.50
- Has
- Full bar
- Phone
- (804) 732-6666
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 12 PM to 8 PM Wed 12 PM to 8 PM Thu 12 PM to 10 PM Fri 12 PM to 11 PM Sat 12 PM to 11 PM Sun 12 PM to 8 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: colonialheights.hotpot757.com Hot Pot 757 Colonial Heights
Chinese restaurant · Colonial Heights“Hot Pot 757 is a glorious, interactive, all-you-can-eat dining experience that brings together traditional hot pot and Korean BBQ flavors.”
- Where
- 1042 Temple Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Private dining · Reservations
- Phone
- (804) 805-8363
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 11 PM Sat 11 AM to 11 PM Sun 11 AM to 10 PM 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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