Best Chinese Restaurants in Lenox Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Vegan Ginger Root
Fully vegan Chinese-leaning menu with mapo tofu, noodles, and rice bowls.
Notable Picks
8.2
Vegan Ginger Root is a 100% vegan Asian restaurant with a strong Cantonese and Chinese-leaning menu, from General Tso vegan chicken to mapo tofu. It has become a go-to in the neighborhood for plant-based diners who miss classic Chinese takeout flavors but still want thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
D17. General Tso Vegan Chicken, D22. Mapo Tofu, D09. Sweet & Sour Sesame Vegan Chicken
What Makes it Special: Fully vegan Chinese-leaning menu with mapo tofu, noodles, and rice bowls.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A Cantonese-leaning Upper East Side room with dim sum and classic banquet-style favorites that works best when you order like a regular. The win is to build a tight dim sum set, then add one larger roast or stir-fry plate if you’re staying for a full meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sticky rice in lotus leaf, Har gow, Steamed custard buns
What Makes it Special: Dim sum plus Cantonese staples in a full-service neighborhood room.
#3
Shanghai
7.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A no-frills, takeout-first neighborhood option that wins on speed, portion size, and straightforward American-Chinese execution. The best move is to use it for lunch specials or a simple two-entree spread and avoid over-customizing—this place performs when you keep it classic.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's chicken, Beef chow ho fun, Wonton soup
What Makes it Special: Fast, filling neighborhood takeout that stays simple and reliable.