7 Chinese Restaurants That Wow
With bold flavors, creative dishes and festive celebrations, these Bergen eateries go beyond the ordinary takeout spot.
Your taste buds have a reason to celebrate in the coming days and weeks. With National Peking Duck Day on Jan. 18 and Chinese New Year on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to go beyond the usual takeout and discover Chinese cuisine at its finest. From perfectly roasted Peking duck to delicate dumplings and bold regional specialties, these restaurants show that Chinese food can be exciting, sophisticated and downright unforgettable.
Whether you’re planning a festive celebration or just craving an extraordinary meal, our roundup below spotlights some of Bergen County’s standout spots. Each restaurant is a recent Readers’ Choice winner and offers more than just a menu—it’s a flavor-packed experience with culture, creativity and hospitality served on every plate.
Good Taste, Ramsey. Family owned and operated since 1992, this eatery is a neighborhood favorite for its Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese style dishes.
*22 Church St., Ramsey 201.236.1970
Hanami, Cresskill and Westwood. This Readers’ Choice honoree offers both Chinese and Japanese dishes, including noodle and rice entrées as well as sushi.
*41 Union Ave., Cresskill, 201.567.8508; 301 Center Ave., Westwood, 201.666.8508
Hot Fish, Hackensack. If you’re looking for something different, the menu here has plenty of popular and unique dishes (beef trip or frogs legs, anyone?)
*450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, 201.881.0180
Soup Dumplings Plus, Fort Lee. Arrive early because the lines here, one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in the borough, often wrap around the corner. A variety of soup dumplings are offered, from steamed pork or chicken to fried veggie or crab meat
*1550 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201.944.0901
Truly Sichuan, Ridgewood. This eatery specializes in Szechuan cuisine and offers an ideal setting for a romantic dinner, party or family dinner.
*31 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201.857.3830
TS Ma, Wyckoff. Longtime Readers’ Choice honoree, this eatery takes a healthy approach when preparing its classic and contemporary dishes.
*637 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, 201.891.8878
Wang’s Chinese Cuisine, River Edge. Diners come from all over the area to eat in at this restaurant, which has food and atmosphere to keep guests seated for hours.
*478 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201.261.8858
What is your go-to Chinese restaurant? Vote for your favorite in this year’s BERGEN Readers’ Choice poll.
