Some Top Spots For Chinese Food In Miami

Not all Chinese food is created equal.  While some restaurants keep to traditional dishes and recipes, others use a more "American" style.  From dim sum and fried dumplings to Mongolian Beef and General Tso's Chicken everyone has his or her own favorites.  If you are looking for something news, why don't you check out some of our favorites.

Tropical Chinese

7991 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33155

Known for their dim sum has been serving up traditional Chinese fare since 1984.  Dishes are servd family style and Tropical Chinese has an open style kitchen.  Not sure what to get.  We suggest starting off with the pan friend dumplings and then checking out the Emerald Prawns, the General Tso's Chicken or the Szechuan Beef; all three are stand out dishes.  Prices are a little on the high side but the food is worth it.

Kon Chau Restaurant

8376 SW 40th St
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 553-7799

For lovers of Chinese food, you don't go to Kon Chau for the decor or atmosphere - you go there for its authentic traditional menu.  Standouts include the dim sum,shrimp dumplings, turnip cakes, sticky rice in lotus leaf and seared taro cakes.  At Kon Chau you're given a menu (which thankfully has pictures on it) and write down your order on a little slip of paper and give it to your server.

King Palace Chinese Bar-B-Q Restaurant

330 NE 167th Street
Miami, FL 33162
(305) 949-2339

King Palace serves up more than just traditional Cantonese barbecue.  The menu has 17 sections including seafood, poultry, barbecue, beef, lo mein, noodles, chef special and more.  Their barbecued pork is excellent as is their roasted duck. The Long Clams in Black Bean Sauce (ask for it not spicy) is very, very good. The staff is generally attentive and the prices are really good.

Wok Town

119 SE 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 371-9993
www.woktown.com

Know for its delivery to the downtown area at lunchtime, Wok Town is definitely a place to check out if you find yourself in Miami craving good Chinese food.  Standouts include their Mongolian Beef, Sweet and Sour soup, and Lo Mein noodles with chicken. The portions are pretty generous and the service is usually quick and friendly.

3 Chefs Chinese Restaurant

275 NE 18th Street
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 373-2688

3 Chefs is just what you're looking for in a Chinese restaurant - quality food at reasonable prices.  The serve "American" style Chinese food.  Standouts include their Chow Mein, Spring Rolls, Honey Chicken and ribs.  The servers are friendly & efficient and the whole restaurant has a family feel.