“Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.”
-Lawrence Walsh, Chinatown [1974]

I love SLC’s Chinese food options because the best restaurants are always hiding in plain sight behind a 3-star Yelp review. It must be that last bit of old “sheltered” Utah hanging on because the same people who would cut in front of their own bishop for orange chicken at Panda Express instantly become an amateur health inspector at any authentic Chinese restaurant in SLC. So don’t trust the ratings when it comes to SLC’s Chinese food options. If you want to find the Best Chinese Restaurants in Salt Lake City you need to ask people you trust, curate a list of hot spots (and hot spots that serve hot pot), and start checking them off yourself. And what are we at Salt Plate City other than that trusted friend?

Whether you are looking for the great Chinese takeout classics, weekend dim sum, the Chinese hot pot experience, some famed xiaolongbao, or elevated Chinese cuisine for a special date night, check out our list of the Best Chinese Restaurants in Salt Lake City. As always, we want to hear from you! Didn’t see your favorite SLC Chinese restaurant on our list? Tell us where we need to go next in the comments below!

Mom’s Kitchen

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Neighborhood: South Salt Lake

Address: 2233 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

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One More Noodle House

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Neighborhood: South Salt Lake (Chinatown)

Address: 3370 State St Suit N5, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

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La-Cai Noodle House

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Neighborhood: State Street

Address: 961 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Foodie and Sweetie D Market

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Neighborhood: The Avenues

Address: 89 D St E, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

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SASA Kitchen


Neighborhood: Foothill

Address: 2095 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

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Red Maple Chinese Cuisine

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Neighborhood: Taylorsville

Address: 2882 4700 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129

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Red Lotus Bistro

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake

Address: 329 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Boba World

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Neighborhood: Bountiful

Address: 512 W 750 S, Woods Cross, UT 84010

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Won Won Kitchen

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Neighborhood: Trolley Square

Address: 512 W 750 S, Woods Cross, UT 84010

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J. Wong’s Chinese Bistro

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Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City

Address: 163 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Red Corner China Diner


Neighborhood: Midvale

Address: 46 W 7200 S, Midvale, UT 84047

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Mulan Chinese Restaurant

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Neighborhood: Sandy

Address: 9651 South State Street, Sandy, UT 84070

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China Platter Restaurant

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Neighborhood: Bountiful

Address: 547 W 2600 S, Bountiful, UT 84010

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  1. Are there any good Chinese seafood restaurants in SLC that serve lobster fresh out of a tank? thanks