The Best Chinese Restaurants in Pittsburgh

Barb Hickey
Pittsburgh, PA is home to many fabulous Chinese Restaurants. Whether you prefer an authentic local restaurant or a chic upscale bistro or anything in between, there is a place for everyone in Pittsburgh.

Chinatown Inn, a family owned establishment for over 65 years, is located in downtown Pittsburgh, PA near the County Courthouse. Chinatown Inn specializes in Cantonese style cuisine. All dishes are made to order in a Cantonese wok The Chinatown Inn has the best egg rolls in the city. The egg rolls are extra large and are stuffed with a flavorful blend of vegetables and can be ordered with chicken, pork or shrimp or any combination of meats. Barbecued spare ribs are one of the most popular entrees at the Chinatown Inn. The ribs are tender and meaty are glazed with a delicious sweet and spicy sauce. Daily lunch specials range from $6.50 - $7.00 and include either wonton, egg drop or hot and sour soup or an egg roll and white or fried rice. Dinner prices are between $11 - $17. Free parking is available after 6:00 PM on Monday through Friday and all day on the weekends. The Chinatown Inn is open from 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM, Monday - Thursday, on Friday from 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM, on Saturday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM and on Sunday from 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM.

Chinatown Inn

522 3rd Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 261-1292

China Palace, a Pittsburgh establishment since 1988, has three restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA area located in Shadyside, Sewickley and Wexford. China Palace features Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan style dishes. China Palace features daily lunch specials from $6.95 to $8.95 on Monday - Saturday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. All lunch specials include soup and steamed or fried rice. One of the most popular menu items is the Szechuan Double Delight, a mouth watering blend of tender beef and chicken combined with snow peas, red peppers, baby corn and Napa in a chef's secret Szechuan sauce. Dinner menu prices range from $11.95 to $20.95. China Palace also features a Sushi Bar that includes traditional Japanese sushi favorites and the chef's own creative items. Operating hours vary slightly for each restaurant.

China Palace Shadyside China Palace Sewickley China Palace Wexford

5440 Walnut Street 409 Broad Street 10441 Perry Highway

Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Sewickley, PA 15143 Wexford, PA 15090

(412) 687-RICE (7423) (412) 741-RICE (7423) (724) 935-5888

PF Chang's China Bistro, the popular upscale Chinese chain restaurant, is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA. Located at the exciting and vibrant Waterfront, PF Chang's continues to attract diners every day of the week. Lunch specials are served daily until 4:00 PM. The popular lunch bowls range from $7.25 to $9.95 and include soup and rice. PF Chang's signature appetizer, chicken lettuce wraps, is one of the most popular items on the menu. Crispy leaves of iceberg lettuce are served alongside a delicious blend of diced chicken and spices accompanied by a special sauce made at the table. Crispy Honey Chicken is a popular dish for both children and adults. Frequent diners also enjoy the Mongolian Beef. Dinner prices range from $11.95 to $22.95. A new menu item, Chang's For Two, includes two soups, two starters, two entrees and two desserts all for $39.95. Dinner reservations are recommended, especially on the weekends. PF Chang's is open on Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM and on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to Midnight.

PF Chang's

148 West Bridge Street

West Homestead, PA 15120

Phone: (412) 464-0640

If you are looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant with friendly service and great prices, visit Shanghai Garden in the Great Southern Shopping Center in Bridgeville. Shanghai Garden features 24 unique and mouth watering chef's specialties including Orange Beef, General Tso's Chicken, Two Flavor Shrimp and General Tso's Shrimp. Shanghai Garden's General Tso's Chicken has been called the best in Pittsburgh. Lunch is served between 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM with daily specials from $5.50 to $6.50. Lunch specials include an egg roll, soup and steamed or fried rice. Dinner prices range from $8.25 to $15.50. A trip to the South Hills is not complete without stopping by Shanghai Garden for lunch or dinner. Shanghai Garden is on Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, on Fridays from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM and on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Shanghai Garden

1155 Washington Pike # 44

Bridgeville, PA 15017(412) 221-1151

Published by Barb Hickey

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