If your mouth waters at the mere mention of dim sum like a Pavlovian response, then Wyoming, MI’s Chinese food scene is your personal paradise. The aroma of sizzling woks and five-spice hangs in the air, and it’s perfectly reasonable to scan a menu with the intensity of a treasure hunter. Good news: our city boasts authentic gems, from hand-pulled noodles that defy gravity to Peking duck that’ll make you forget takeout forever.
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
$ | (616) 784-1616 | WEBSITE
First Wok Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese spot in Wyoming, MI known for its friendly service and homey atmosphere. There are a bunch of dishes, which are fine, but the egg rolls are the real reason you should come here. The crispy, savory, perfectly seasoned rolls filled with cabbage and pork are great on their own as a standard appetizer, but they’re even better when they’re paired with a little side of sweet and sour sauce.
And while those make us want to hire a banner plane and advertise this place all over Michigan, we’d do the same for their lemon chicken. Each generous portion has a light, crispy coating that practically dissolves in your mouth, topped with a tangy lemon sauce that’s the perfect level of sweetness and zest. In case it wasn’t clear—get the egg rolls.
China 1
$ | (616) 656-8899 | WEBSITE
China 1 has been a Kentwood family-owned favorite for years, but the intoxicating aroma of sizzling woks that hits you as soon as you walk in is just the beginning. Stop by and grab a menu, a set of chopsticks, and browse the generous selection of Chinese classics, like fiery Ma La Chicken and sweet Honey Chicken. If you’re looking for something hearty to take home, they also serve big portions of General Tso’s Chicken that leave leftovers for later.
East Garden Buffet
$ | (616) 698-8933 | WEBSITE
East Garden Buffet in Wyoming is our go-to Chinese spot whenever we, as a family, want to feast on generous portions of fresh, tasty food without breaking the bank. But they also have satisfying options that don’t feel like typical buffet fare—like sushi, fruit, and consistently pleasant service. That said, you should still load up on the good selection of Chinese classics.
Three Happiness Restaurant
$ | (616) 785-3888 | WEBSITE
On any evening, Three Happiness Restaurant is full of families sharing platters, couples enjoying a quiet meal, or solo diners savoring leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. It’s popular for good reason: the food at this Grand Rapids institution is excellent. The sesame chicken is a tender masterpiece with the ideal sweet-to-savory ratio and a perfectly crispy exterior. Their seafood dishes are equal displays of culinary prowess, from the flavorful sauces to generous portions of shrimp and scallops.
And thanks to their lunch deals, you’ll be thinking about the chicken lo mein even when it’s dinnertime.
No.1 Chinese Restaurant
$ | (616) 647-3488 | WEBSITE
Golden-brown crab rangoons, steaming vegetable lo mein, and sizzling combination plates fill the bustling counter at No.1 Chinese Restaurant in Wyoming. And if that weren’t enough cause for the evening’s toughest dinner decision, there’s legendary Honey Chicken and Beef, Chicken, and Shrimp with Broccoli in Garlic Sauce too. This spot serves American-Chinese classics like a seasoned short-order cook flips pancakes: consistently.
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
$ | (616) 458-0977 | WEBSITE
This Wyoming spot is where you’ll find the kitchen that serves up some of the best Hunan-style dishes in the area, along with a cozy dining space that has all sorts of flavorful options. Standout things like the popular General’s Chicken and the highlight Fried Rice are available for takeout or delivery through convenient online ordering, and fresh, hot food makes an appearance within minutes of ordering.
There’s limited seating for large groups, but there’s excellent value for money in the area—perfect for when you need $20 worth of food to feed your whole crew at home.
Peking Inn
$ | (616) 455-5950 | WEBSITE
Peking Inn earns its reputation not just because they take the extra care to explain menu items like the difference between lo mein and chow mein (which is helpful) but also because they serve delicious Chinese food. The portions are generous enough that you’ll likely have leftovers for another meal. There are standout dishes like egg foo young, pot stickers, sweet and sour chicken, and sesame chicken.
The must-order is their sweet and sour sauce—the perfect balance of tangy and sweet will inadvertently cause you to start craving it with everything. The friendly service and clean, well-maintained building make it a go-to spot, and the reasonable prices with lunch specials that include soup and an egg roll or crab cheese add to the excellent value.
Phở Ánh Trăng Restaurant
$ | (616) 246-9966 | WEBSITE
The treasures at Phở Ánh Trăng come at a price, and we don’t mean the very reasonable $12 they charge for a bowl of pho. Much like other beloved spots, there’s usually a lively crowd at this Grand Rapids Vietnamese restaurant, and they often run out of the rare beef pho before closing. But if there’s a bowl of pho worth the bustling atmosphere, it’s here. The rich broth warms on first sip, revealing rare beef so tender it deserves its own praise.
The rest of the offerings are just as satisfying, whether that’s the Vietnamese coffee served in a glass cup with ice and condensed milk, or the generous portions that make every visit feel like a feast.
Chicken N Eggroll
$ | (616) 531-9134 | WEBSITE
Chicken N Eggroll is tucked away in Wyoming, but you won’t find typical fast-food Chinese at this family-run spot. Instead, crispy egg rolls, golden crab Rangoon, savory Mandarin chicken, and fragrant curry dishes beckon from the menu. And while everything is absolutely satisfying, just one of the textbook egg rolls—stuffed with flavorful filling and fried to perfection—will be enough to convince you that Chicken N Eggroll belongs on this guide.
Whichever dish you order, know that it involves generous portions, friendly service, and just the right amount of flavor, with the owner’s unexpected macarons adding a sweet final touch.
Tea Garden
$ | (616) 575-9196 | WEBSITE
“Consistency is key” might as well be Tea Garden’s unofficial motto. This well-established Wyoming spot has been delivering delicious Chinese cuisine for over a decade, and it shows in every polished detail. The restaurant is clean, the portions are generous, and the service is reliably polite and attentive. While the menu offers all the classics, the real star is the General Tso—perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, with just the right amount of crisp.
The Sesame Tofu is another must-try, consistently breaded to golden perfection. Even the Crab Rangoon, with its sweeter-than-usual filling, feels like a comforting hug in appetizer form. Tea Garden isn’t trying to reinvent Chinese food—it’s just doing it right, bite after satisfying bite.
Far East Restaurant
$ | (616) 531-7176 | WEBSITE
You might know Far East Restaurant as the unassuming Chinese spot in Wyoming—home to consistently great food, genuinely kind service, and a price point that’s hard to beat. It’s also a kitchen that’s quietly serving some of the best Chinese dishes in Grand Rapids.
Look past the simple exterior and the dining room that feels a bit worn, and focus on the hot, fresh plates coming out of the kitchen, like the spicy General Tao chicken that many consider the best around and the chicken fried rice that’s become a local favorite. All of their food is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with enough leftovers for lunch the next day or for impressing friends who think they’ve tried every Chinese spot in town.
Chopstick House
$ | (616) 532-6898 | WEBSITE
Contrary to its unassuming location in Wyoming, MI, the Chinese food from this family-run spot is, in fact, outstanding. Their General Tso’s chicken has a glossy glaze that crackles with sweet heat, plus tender white meat tucked inside a perfectly crispy coating. Flavorful crab rangoons are filled with creamy cheese and scallion, and their orange chicken is a delicious, sauce-drenched dish that every takeout version aspires to be.
The kitchen cooks everything to order, and they stay busy until closing, so plan ahead by calling Chopstick House directly for the freshest experience.
Panda Express
$ | (616) 438-9881 | WEBSITE
The drive-through line at this fast-food Chinese spot in Wyoming, MI often stretches past the parking lot entrance, especially around 6pm, and by 6:15 there will be no fewer than 12 cars patiently waiting, sun or snow. But it’s worth spending a few extra minutes idling in your car to get one (or hopefully, many) of Panda Express’s orange chicken plates, walnut shrimp combos, or generous and not-too-greasy fried rice bowls.
Somehow, every grain in the shrimp fried rice cooks just right, and every piece of bourbon chicken is coated in sauce spicier than a Wyoming winter wind.
New China Carry Out (Order Online Available)
$ | (616) 248-3399 | WEBSITE
Takeout enthusiasts have been flocking to New China Carry Out for years, but with their updated online ordering, this local favorite expands beyond the counter and makes a strong delivery debut serving excellent Chinese classics. Their shrimp fried rice and crab Rangoon are satisfying, but the best things here are the more substantial creations, like Mongolian beef loaded with savory sauce and crisp vegetables or General TSO chicken coated in that signature sweet-spicy glaze.
For all of the combo meal people, their orange chicken special is basically an excellent feast disguised as a single order.
Lai Thai Kitchen
$ | (616) 456-5730 | WEBSITE
This Wyoming gem made the transition from a local favorite to a regional standout, but one thing hasn’t changed: they’re still serving incredible Thai food years later. Show up hungry with friends for a plate of Pad Thai, hot and packed with flavor, then settle in with Chicken Satay to make the wait for entrees more enjoyable.
And as you finish those appetizers, Lai Thai Kitchen has the perfect option for a main course: a very popular Cashew Chicken with generous portions that satisfy even big appetites. It’s perfect for a tropical escape when the weekend finally arrives, too, especially with their Rainbow Paradise featuring pineapple and mango.