Stacey Caruso

Craving a 'succulent Chinese meal'? Luckily for you, Adelaide’s Chinese food scene is as diverse as it is delicious, serving everything from Cantonese and Sichuan to Shandong and Hainan. We're talking dumplings waiting to be dunked in vinegary soy sauce during a grand yum cha feast, street-style stir frys with that telltale wok hei, a delicately seasoned Hainanese chicken rice, or a nostalgic serve of honey fried chicken.  With more than a hundred Chinese restaurants across South Australia, Adelaide locals are spoilt for choice. There’s House of Tien with its generous portions, Ky Chow that's always bustling and the ever-popular Ming's Palace. We’ve picked the best Chinese restaurants in Adelaide so that you know where to go when the craving hits. For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🥘 The best Indian food in Adelaide🍣 Adelaide’s best Japanese restaurants🍕 The best pizza in Adelaide

We fully get that Australia is in the middle of a cost of living crisis, so we're here to help you on your journey to finding the best cheap eats in Adelaide. Here in the 20-minute city, we’re lucky enough to harbour a mammoth selection of multicultural cuisines, and some local haunts are more or less doing acts of God when it comes to sizable and heavenly feeds that won’t break the bank. Quaff down Vietnamese rolls, Chinese braises, Italian pizza pies and Mexican street food, to name a few hot deals and meals for under $20 in Adelaide. Your taste buds are in for a treat. ⭐️ More incredible restaurants in Adelaide🍛 Where to find Adelaide's best Indian food🥐 The best bakeries in Adelaide

Given how close we are to China, good Chinese food isn’t hard to come by in Australia. But great Chinese food? That’s where local knowledge makes all the difference. Our Travel & News Editor, Melissa Woodley, grew up eating congee for breakfast, barbecue pork buns for school lunch and Sunday yum cha as a weekly tradition. She and her team of expert local writers across the country have curated this list of Australia’s best Chinese restaurants, so no matter which capital city you’re in, you can feast on the finest flavours. At Australia’s top Chinese restaurants, you won’t just find wonton noodle soups or prawn har gow (though we’re big fans of both). Prepare to be wowed by live lobsters dressed in spicy Sichuan sauce, Peking duck expertly carved tableside and crystal-clear prawn dumplings so good you wish you didn’t have to share. Here’s our pick of the best places for Chinese food in Australia right now. 🥘 Must-try Indian restaurants in Australia🍣 Australia's best Japanese restaurants🍽 All the best restaurants in Australia