Let's face it: When people think of San Antonio cuisine, they usually think of tacos — but sometimes that late-night Chinese food craving hits and you need to find some good lo mein and fried dumplings quick.

Worry not — we've rounded up some of the best Chinese food in San Antonio for next time.

Dashi Chinese Kitchen + Bar, 2895 Thousand Oaks Dr.
Dashi serves top-rated Sichuan cuisine, craft cocktails, and a full bar. Tip: try some of their shareable plates like Huo Guo for Two for a real treat.

Kung Fu Noodle,10415 Huebner Rd.
A fan favorite on Reddit, Kung Fu Noodle offers handmade noodles, dumplings, and buns. The cozy setting features outdoor seating, and the fresh menu has multiple options under $10.

Best Quality Daughter, 602 Ave. A
This 2023, 2024, and 2025 James Beard semifinalist at the Historic Pearl has generous portion sizes and weekday happy hour. Founded by Chef Jennifer Dobertin, a second-generation Chinese American, the menu reflects comfort foods of her childhood.

Golden Wok, 8822 Wurzbach Rd. + 1410 Loop 410 West
Who doesn't love Golden Wok? With delicious lunch specials like moo goo gai pan — and the best dim sum in San Antonio, if you ask us — you can also take advantage of a create-your-own stir fry bar.

Ping's Sichuan Kitchen, 2339 E. Evans Rd., Ste. 103
Ping's — a new local addition founded by Chinese-American Ping Juan in 2025 — features both regional classics like hui guo rou and Chinese-American favorites like cream cheese rangoon.

Ding How Chinese Restaurant, 4531 NW Loop 410
This gem stands on stilts over on Loop 410 and Callaghan Road — and deserves all the love it gets. Pro tip for East Coast expats: find some hard-to-find Chinese American appetizers like shrimp toast and fried wontons here.

Do you have a local favorite we've missed? Tell us about it.