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10 Best Cantonese Restaurants in Phoenix

Phoenix diners searching for Cantonese restaurants will find this selection includes Chinese restaurants with varied regional styles, familiar comfort dishes, fusion menus and different service formats. The right choice depends on whether you want dine-in sharing, a quick pickup, adjustable spice or delivery.

Wong’s Restaurant offers broad family-style dining, while Old Town Taste brings Sichuan specialties and picture-based ordering. Other entries stand out for lunch portions, regional dishes, dumplings, Mexican-Chinese combinations, pickup convenience or full-service evening meals.

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Our ranking of cantonese restaurants in Phoenix is editorial. It combines public reputation, how focused each business is on this service and the information it gives about its work.

Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.

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Full Comparison of 10 Cantonese Restaurants in Phoenix

Old Town Taste, Phoenix#1
What it does well
  • Picture-based tablet ordering

Old Town Taste

4.71,401 reviews
1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Works well for
Diners seeking Sichuan specialtiesFamilies ordering from picture menus

Old Town Taste brings Sichuan-style Chinese cooking to a casual Tempe setting with dine-in, takeaway, delivery and no-contact delivery. The menu includes mapo tofu, Chongqing chicken, Mongolian beef, egg fried rice, tomato egg soup, noodles and vegetarian or vegan choices. Tablet ordering uses dish photographs to make selection easier.

It suits families, groups, students and diners seeking either spicy, numbing Sichuan dishes or more familiar American-style Chinese plates. Lunch and dinner service, counter or table seating and reservations support different visit styles.

Harmony Kitchen, Phoenix#2
What it does well
  • Large portion sizes

  • Lunch-hour pricing

Harmony Kitchen

4.7526 reviews
1320 E Broadway Rd Ste 104-106, Tempe, AZ 85282, United States
Works well for
Authentic Chinese diningGenerous lunch meals

Harmony Kitchen serves Chinese food with dishes described as authentic, strongly flavored, and generously portioned. Diners can expect options such as sweet-and-sour chicken with rice and pork intestines, alongside other dishes suited to trying less familiar specialties.

The restaurant fits dine-in meals, repeat visits, and groups looking for substantial portions. Lunch hours offer lower prices than the restaurant’s regular pricing, while the larger interior and fast service support casual meals without a lengthy wait.

Wong's Restaurant, Phoenix#3
What it does well
  • White-tablecloth Chinese dining

  • Broad noodle and stir-fry menu

Wong's Restaurant

4.62,158 reviews
10540 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85037, United States
Works well for
Family-style Chinese dinnersTakeout with substantial portionsLunch or casual nights out

Wong's Restaurant presents familiar Chinese noodles and stir-fries in an understated white-tablecloth setting. Its menu is represented by dishes such as orange chicken, Mongolian beef, walnut shrimp, Happy Family, fried rice, soups, egg rolls and cream cheese puffs, with combinations offering rice and additional sides.

The restaurant works for family dinners, casual nights out, lunch or takeout. Generous portions and a dining room able to accommodate different party sizes make it practical for sharing, while hot, made-to-order plates suit diners who want a full sit-down meal.

Chino Bandido, Phoenix#4
What it does well
  • Mexican and Chinese cooking combined

  • Menu built around varied combinations

Chino Bandido

4.56,660 reviews
310 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023, United States
Works well for
Mexican-Chinese fusion mealsFirst-time menu guidanceRice bowls and burritos

Chino Bandido makes its identity clear at the counter: Mexican and Chinese cooking meet in rice bowls and burritos. The Phoenix restaurant is a counter-service choice for diners who want menu combinations that move beyond a single culinary tradition.

First-time visitors can receive help working through the menu, including its varied combinations. Familiar favorites include Jade Red pork and chicken, rice and beans, chile relleno and jerk chicken, with fresh-baked cookies available for dessert.

China Chili, Phoenix#5
What it does well
  • Regional dishes and Asian cocktails

China Chili

4.52,879 reviews
302 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85012, United States
Works well for
Diners seeking regional Chinese dishesGroups wanting varied shareable portions

China Chili is a Phoenix Chinese restaurant serving regional Chinese dishes and Asian cocktails in a traditionally decorated casual space. The menu has included honey walnut prawns, wonton soup, curry chicken, wings, orange chicken and MaPo tofu, with portions that can support takeout leftovers.

It fits diners seeking a relaxed lunch or dinner with familiar favorites and distinctive regional choices. The restaurant also suits guests who want adjustable spice levels, as dishes have been prepared to match individual preferences.

Liyuen, Phoenix#6
What it does well
  • Chinese, Mexican and American menu

  • Walk-up pickup window

Liyuen

4.51,653 reviews
1602 S 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, United States
Works well for
Takeout meals and generous lunch specials

Liyuen is a walk-up pickup window serving a broad menu of Chinese, Mexican and American food. Chinese favorites include sesame chicken, beef with broccoli, fried rice, lo mein, egg rolls and jalapeño chicken wings, with lunch and dinner specials available.

It suits takeout diners seeking generous portions and familiar comfort food, especially during a workday lunch. The format is built for pickup rather than dining in, and customers may wait outdoors while orders are prepared. Popular periods can bring a longer line.

Kungfu Kitchen, Phoenix#7
What it does well
  • Soup dumplings and Chengdu bingfen

  • Broad Chinese menu

Kungfu Kitchen

4.51,570 reviews
1250 E Apache Blvd #101, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Works well for
Diners exploring Chinese dumplings and noodlesVegetarian and vegan Chinese-food diners

Kungfu Kitchen serves Chinese soup dumplings, noodle dishes and stir-fries in a casual dining room. Its menu also includes items such as spicy beef with tripe and tendon, hot and sour soup, beef stew noodle soup, fish fillet, dumplings and green onion pancakes.

The Tempe restaurant suits diners exploring a broad Chinese menu, including vegetarians and vegans. Standout choices include juicy soup dumplings, stir-fried noodles with vegetables and summer bingfen jelly, a Chengdu-associated dessert that is less common on Chinese restaurant menus.

Wong's Chinese Dining, Phoenix#8
What it does well
  • Combo platter specials and hefty entrées

Wong's Chinese Dining

4.51,408 reviews
1139 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States
Works well for
Diners seeking generous Chinese combo meals

Wong's Chinese Dining is a modest Phoenix restaurant serving Chinese food, combo platter specials and substantial entrées. The menu includes house fried rice, egg drop soup, General Tso chicken, house lo mein and egg foo young, with takeout available for diners who want a quick meal.

It suits neighborhood diners seeking familiar dishes, filling combination meals and lunch specials rather than a formal dining setting. The dining room is described as small and no-frills, while recurring themes include hot, freshly cooked food and generous portions.

Iron Chef, Phoenix#9
What it does well
  • Patio seating and full bar

  • Delivery and no-contact delivery

Iron Chef

4.51,218 reviews
10810 N Tatum Blvd Ste 106, Phoenix, AZ 85028, United States
Works well for
Casual dates and celebrationsFamily or group diningQuick Asian meals

Iron Chef combines dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and no-contact delivery with an Asian menu that includes small plates, comfort food, vegetarian choices, cocktails, tea, and desserts. The setting offers patio seating, a bar, reservations, lunch, dinner, and late-night food.

It suits casual dates, family outings, groups, solo meals, and celebrations. Menu standouts mentioned for the restaurant include lo mein, cucumber salad, chicken katsu, yellowtail jalapeño, and triple delight with chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables.

New Asian Kitchen, Phoenix#10
What it does well
  • Broad selection of Chinese dishes

New Asian Kitchen

4.5692 reviews
4231 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053, United States
Works well for
Quick Chinese lunchesCasual dinners with familiar dishes

New Asian Kitchen is an easygoing Chinese restaurant in a Phoenix shopping plaza, offering a broad selection of familiar dishes. It fits quick lunches, hearty dinners and takeout-style cravings, with menu choices including crab puffs, egg drop soup, mushroom chicken and sesame beef.

Lunch specials add a practical option for midday dining. The restaurant is also suited to groups ordering several chicken dishes to share or compare, with service described as quick for casual visits.

The essentials in one table

#BusinessRatingReviewsWorks well for
#1Old Town Taste 4.71,401Diners seeking Sichuan specialties
#2Harmony Kitchen 4.7526Authentic Chinese dining
#3Wong's Restaurant 4.62,158Family-style Chinese dinners
#4Chino Bandido 4.56,660Mexican-Chinese fusion meals
#5China Chili 4.52,879Diners seeking regional Chinese dishes
#6Liyuen 4.51,653Takeout meals and generous lunch specials
#7Kungfu Kitchen 4.51,570Diners exploring Chinese dumplings and noodles
#8Wong's Chinese Dining 4.51,408Diners seeking generous Chinese combo meals
#9Iron Chef 4.51,218Casual dates and celebrations
#10New Asian Kitchen 4.5692Quick Chinese lunches

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Where to explore Chinese restaurants around Phoenix

The restaurants are spread across Phoenix and nearby Tempe. Old Town Taste and Kungfu Kitchen are Tempe options, while several familiar Chinese restaurants and pickup-focused choices are in Phoenix. Choose a nearby restaurant for a quick meal, but allow extra travel when a specific regional dish or dining format matters. For pickup or delivery, confirm the current ordering route and timing before relying on it for a group meal.

Dining needs covered

  • Family-style Chinese diningWong’s Restaurant and Wong’s Chinese Dining offer familiar entrées, noodles, rice and substantial portions suited to sharing or casual family meals.
  • Sichuan specialtiesOld Town Taste serves dishes such as mapo tofu and Chongqing chicken, with vegetarian and vegan choices and picture-based tablet ordering.
  • Regional Chinese dishesChina Chili combines regional Chinese dishes with Asian cocktails and can adjust spice levels to individual preferences.
  • Dumplings and noodlesKungfu Kitchen focuses on soup dumplings, noodle dishes, stir-fries and less common choices such as Chengdu-associated bingfen jelly.
  • Chinese-Mexican fusionChino Bandido builds meals around combinations of Mexican and Chinese cooking, including rice bowls, burritos, Jade Red pork and chicken, and chile relleno.
  • Takeout and pickupLiyuen operates as a walk-up pickup window, while Wong’s Chinese Dining, Iron Chef and other restaurants offer takeaway.
  • Delivery diningOld Town Taste and Iron Chef offer delivery, including no-contact delivery, for diners who want Chinese or broader Asian food at home.
  • Lunch specialsHarmony Kitchen, Liyuen, Wong’s Chinese Dining and New Asian Kitchen provide lunch-focused choices such as lower lunch pricing, specials or combo meals.

How to compare Phoenix Chinese restaurants

  1. Identify the style of Chinese foodAsk whether the menu emphasizes familiar American-style dishes, Sichuan cooking, regional specialties, soup dumplings or a Chinese-Mexican combination before choosing.
  2. Check the service formatConfirm whether you want table seating, counter service, a walk-up window, takeaway or delivery. Liyuen is built for pickup, while Wong’s Restaurant suits a sit-down meal.
  3. Ask about spice adjustmentAt China Chili, ask whether the selected dish can be prepared at the preferred spice level. At Old Town Taste, clarify whether a Sichuan dish is spicy or numbing before ordering.
  4. Plan portions for the groupAsk how dishes are portioned and whether rice, sides or combination components are included when ordering for several people or planning leftovers.
  5. Review dietary options directlyAsk which dishes are vegetarian or vegan rather than assuming a broad menu covers every need; Old Town Taste and Kungfu Kitchen specifically describe options for those diners.
  6. Match ordering to the occasionFor a workday meal, compare lunch specials and pickup speed; for a group or celebration, ask about seating, reservations, delivery coverage or dishes designed for sharing.

Common questions

Are these restaurants all Cantonese?

No. The selection includes Chinese restaurants and related Asian dining businesses, but the descriptions specifically identify Sichuan, regional Chinese, Chinese-Mexican fusion and familiar Chinese menus rather than establishing every restaurant as Cantonese. Review the menu style before choosing.

Which option is best for Sichuan food?

Old Town Taste is the clearest Sichuan choice, with mapo tofu, Chongqing chicken and other spicy or numbing dishes. It also offers familiar American-style Chinese plates, vegetarian and vegan choices, and picture-based tablet ordering.

Which restaurants are best for takeout or delivery?

Old Town Taste and Iron Chef offer delivery and no-contact delivery. Liyuen is specifically a walk-up pickup window, while Wong’s Restaurant and several other entries provide takeaway for diners who prefer to collect food.

Where can I find soup dumplings?

Kungfu Kitchen is the standout for Chinese soup dumplings. Its broader menu also includes noodles, stir-fries, hot and sour soup, beef stew noodle soup, dumplings and vegetarian or vegan choices.

Which restaurants offer lunch specials?

Harmony Kitchen offers lunch-hour pricing, while Liyuen, Wong’s Chinese Dining and New Asian Kitchen describe lunch specials or combo-focused midday choices. Ask about the current lunch menu and service timing before visiting.

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