When the craving for authentic Chinese flavors strikes in Vancouver, WA, there’s no debate—this city delivers. From steaming bowls of hand-pulled noodles to crispy Peking duck that shatters perfectly, the Pacific Northwest’s Chinese food scene is buzzing with both beloved institutions and exciting newcomers. Let us guide you to the very best.
China Cook
$ | (360) 695-1591 | WEBSITE
The days of searching for truly satisfying Chinese food in Vancouver will thankfully soon be over, so make the most of your cravings with dinner at this spot off the main drag. China Cook is a local mainstay, whether you’re swinging by for their legendary sweet and sour soup, or to settle into its cozy neighborhood bar for a plate of Egg Foo Young and that famous daily special. We’ll be here, seeing out the year with a comforting meal.
Panda Express
$ | (360) 574-5007 | WEBSITE
At first glance, this Panda Express is like any other fast-food spot. But take a second, notice the bright orange signs shouting about walnut shrimp and Beijing beef, and see the steam tables waiting to create a plate of savory, satisfying deliciousness. Chinese-American fast food is a staple in Vancouver and these generous portions of chow mein, fried rice, and classic dishes—fresh, tasty, and pleasingly consistent—are as good a way to spend $12 as any.
Small Eats
$ | (360) 440-0652 | WEBSITE
Winter is the perfect season for market wandering and Small Eats’ stall at the Vancouver Farmers Market is ideal for watching the bustle while enjoying some of the area’s best Taiwanese snacks. We’ve seen families bundle up against the chill as we savor the warm fan tuan, and regulars chatting with the upbeat team about the latest pop-up. This spot is the place to be for a spontaneous Taiwanese breakfast moment.
Ichi 18 Teriyaki
$ | (360) 891-8989 | WEBSITE
Ichi 18 Teriyaki’s parking lot is so welcoming that it manages to make the occasional congestion feel like a minor inconvenience. Drop by this reliable Vancouver spot for meals that start with Japanese-American classics (like crispy gyoza with a satisfying crunch) and combos (the chicken teriyaki changed us), and end with a plate of chicken and beef combo with salad, a flavorful take on teriyaki and greens.
Good Taste Restaurant
$ | (360) 828-1883 | WEBSITE
Good Taste Restaurant brings you all the joys of authentic Chinese cuisine, plus kid-friendly accommodations and convenient parking to escape any downtown hassle. The restaurant, a favorite spot for many, is a warm oasis that draws flavor-seeking families for steamed chicken dumplings and attentive encounters with Fei, the friendly owner. Come on a weekend when the nearby wholesale market is in full swing.
Teriyaki & Noodles
$ | (360) 253-5959 | WEBSITE
When the logistics of a full Asian feast are all too much, there’s nowhere better to head to than Teriyaki & Noodles. The clean, bright spot operates on a permanent ‘fresh and delicious’ basis, and an evening spent letting your senses adopt the smoky char of their wok-cooked stir-fry is always one well spent.
Golden China
$ | (360) 695-0626 | WEBSITE
Golden China is the spot to spend a cozy evening with a massive plate of salt and pepper chicken, share family-style lo mein, and pretend you’re at your favorite neighborhood haunt. During dinner, the peaceful dining room is softly lit and the family-owned atmosphere feels like a comforting home-cooked meal.
Silver Dragon
$ | (360) 694-2212 | WEBSITE
Vancouver has its waterfront, Portland has its food carts, and Silver Dragon is very much the former. The Chinese restaurant sits in a modest strip mall and, despite its unassuming exterior, thrives on delivering generous portions and reliably tasty classics. A satisfying meal is a given—just try and keep your schedule flexible during the holidays.
Golden City
$ | (360) 695-9569 | WEBSITE
From Hazel Dell’s bustling mini-mall strip, Golden City, a longtime neighborhood favorite and poster child for affordable Chinese comfort food, has a dining room primed for sharing amazing potstickers and using your chopsticks as a helpful tool for navigating the generous portions. If a hot, fresh meal with friendly service and great value is the kind of combination that speaks to you, grab a carry-out order to go before you leave.
Tasty Pot
$ | (360) 696-3922 | WEBSITE
A chilly Vancouver evening should be spent around Tasty Pot’s corner of town that we’re calling, the Triangle of Comfort. As well as a comfortable restaurant, Tasty Pot has an amazing hot pot selection, a variety of Taiwanese-inspired dishes, and a popular green tea with cream. Get a mild lamb broth with beef at Tasty Pot, followed by Sichuan Spicy Pork Wontons from the generous menu inside, then a bowl of popcorn chicken from the clean interior.
Lucky House
$ | (360) 892-2977 | WEBSITE
Thanks to Lucky House, our mascot for winter ’25 is the contented delivery driver we recently saw navigating Vancouver’s tricky parking lot, arriving with abandon and sporting the exact smile as someone who just won the lottery. Other than witnessing the local staff’s accommodating techniques, this cult Chinese restaurant has a dopamine-inducing formula of huge steaming portions, sunny blobs of sweet and sour sauce, and hot fried rice with smoky BBQ pork.
Utilise the online ordering system for leftover enhancement.
Szechuan Brothers Chinese Restaurant
$$ | (360) 256-6688 | WEBSITE
Szechuan Brothers’ modern dining room makes for the ultimate flavor-packed weekday dinner. Generous plates of Mongolian Beef with its savory, smoky notes are devoured by hungry families, and regulars who’ve brought their appetites settle in for the long haul. Takeout containers are filled with leftover Chow Mein for tomorrow, while the Hot and Spicy Hot Pot is for right now.
Peking Garden Restaurant
$ | (360) 699-1005 | WEBSITE
A family dinner should be three parts comforting, one part vibrant, and Peking Garden Restaurant understands it. Vancouver’s most enduring Chinese tradition thrives on crispy salt and pepper squid, generous dinner combos with chicken lo mein, and big spoonfuls of sweet and sour sauce. If it ever wavered, the collective sigh of disappointed regulars would be deafening. Thankfully, it never does.
Taste of China Chinese Restaurant
$ | (360) 836-5388 | WEBSITE
If you’re looking for Vancouver’s most generous portions of salt and pepper shrimp, soup bao that burst with flavor, and lunch special requests, then this Chinese eatery is calling. We have a strong affinity for the affordable lunch special and the crispy crab puff artwork on the menu, but Taste of China is best enjoyed with a takeout order. Both the orange chicken and the chicken yakisoba were destined for a life of satisfying meals.
Great Taste Chinese Restaurant
$ | (360) 896-1060 | WEBSITE
On chilly evenings, the parking lot outside Great Taste becomes the go-to spot for sharing leftovers with friends and waving to the regulars who always seem to be picking up their weekly order. Kung Pao chicken enthusiasts (it’s not a cult, they just know good food) scoop up generous portions before heading back to their cars when the comforting aroma of fried rice hits the air. A Vancouver Chinese spot being this consistently satisfying wasn’t on our 2025 dining bingo card, but here we are.
Corner of Tastes
$ | (360) 597-4319 | WEBSITE
The queue of the week is at this strip mall spot in Vancouver, WA, sponsored by the scent of crispy garlic chicken and the promise of the city’s best Chinese takeout. Corner of Tastes doesn’t skimp on anything: succulent, thick chicken is laced with the perfect ratio of orange sauce and smothered in crispy batter. Sit at their limited tables with a plate of orange chicken and you’ll be tempted to reorder once you try it.