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Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Hamilton

East City Chinese

East City Chinese

4.6
(200+)
• Cantonese • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 42 min
"Wow delicious! First time ordering and it's, by far, the best Chinese I've had. The portions will feed me 4 more meals easily... can't beat that for the very reasonable prices. I'll be back again and again!"
"118. Cantonese Chow Mein has excessive salt. Couldn't eat. It has two shrimp and two chicken pieces. A portion of noodle was burnt. I have ordered in the past. Had no issues. This time was very disappointing. I don't write reviews, but was urged by friends to report this issue. I wanted ti directly report to merchant but that has to be backed by a picture. But I had already garbed the food."
31. Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
(12 pcs) White meat chicken, house batter, fried to perfection. Served with sweet and sour sauce on the side.
$9.55
16. Chicken Fried Rice
White meat chicken, onions, rice: a perfect combination stir fried in our woks.
$7.77
Combination Plate # 2
Egg roll, chicken chow mein. Sweet & sour chicken balls, and chicken fried rice.
$9.61
37. Lemon Chicken
Crispy whole chicken breast, with panko. Served with our house lemon sauce on the side.
$10.46
Spring Grill House

Spring Grill House

4.6
(200+)
• Chicken • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 33 min
"OMG the deliciousness! Working on an Indigenous advocacy art piece with an immediate deadline, and I needed some nourishment to keep me going...Spring Grill House is the go to!! This time I ordered a favorite; the AAA Beef Set and because I am working my way through the menu, I also tried the Honey Glazed General Tao Chicken for the first time. The beef set was delicious and familiar (a comfort for my autism) and there was a generous portion general tao chicken to enjoy (going to be a new go to item on the menu). The flavors are on point and the portions are satisfying. The deal I used was for a free Thai Iced Tea, just to try it out. It was creamy and sweet and cold....perfect for such a hot day. My only constructive criticism for staff packing the food, would be to pack the ice drinks in a separate bag because the ice melted next the hot food and watered down the drink by the time I got it (there was very little ice left). It's an easy fix and the quality of the food kinda makes it hard to be mad about the drink. 😉 Thank you to the wonderful staff for the yummy treat....I needed this today. 🫂❤️🌞"
"Top marks for flavor. Even the Edamame was flavorful within the pod (full transparency...I tried to eat the whole pod first 🤦 ...lesson learned). They were seasoned just right and the pods were soft enough to push the beans out with a little pinch (a few also flew in the air to some unknown location). The AAA Beef Set and Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (6 pcs) are two of my regular orders, and my three year old and I both get giddy every time we open the boxes. Absolutely delicious and filling. Thank you for yet another meal that I will crave for again, the moment I finish the last grain of rice. Wela'lioq for nourishing my appetite. ❤️"
AAA Beef Set
$12.89
Chicken Fried Rice
Stir-fried vegetable rice with chicken.
$11.84
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Ball Set
This set includes eight pieces of our sweet and sour chickenball set. Sauce is served on the side.
$13.78
Cheese Wontons (6 pcs)
Wonton wrappers filled with cheese.
$4.09
Nellie's Chinese Food and Fish & Chips Inc.

Nellie's Chinese Food and Fish & Chips Inc.

4.7
(100+)
• Chinese • British
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 40 min
"I underestimated this place; it's actually pretty good. The Rice or Noodle with 2 Items was great. The portion size is pretty big. The sweet and sour chicken balls were delicious, and I usually don't like sweet and sour chicken balls. The beef and rice tasted good too. Everything was very fresh."
"The Pan Fried Noodle is probably the best my husband and I have had from any Chinese restaurant. "
Crab Rangoon (6 Pieces)
Crab Rangoon (6 Pieces) prepared in a savory Chinese-style finish.
$4.76
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls prepared in a savory Chinese-style finish.
$9.9
Haddock & Chips
Haddock & Chips prepared in a savory Chinese-style finish.
$10.96
General Chicken
General Chicken prepared in a savory Chinese-style finish.
$11.79
Lucky Chinese takeout

Lucky Chinese takeout

4.5
(60+)
• Cantonese • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 43 min
"The best i've had in a long time will be ordering it again Huge portion"
"Unfortunately, this was some of the worst food that we have had. I ordered from here after reading a bunch of reviews and thought it would be good. We ordered the Shanghai noodles. The noodles were mushy and gross. The flavour was not good. We usually love udon noodles very disappointing. The barbeque pork was not cooked in the sauce. The sauce was just poured over top. Very unusual. The pork bun was OK. Ordered the fish and chips to try it. It was absolutely disgusting. Two pieces for $17. A huge waste of money! Most of it was batter. The tiniest thinness layer of fish. Left a horrible aftertaste. The fries that came with it were just the crinkle fries that you get at the grocery store did not taste good. Overall very disappointed and saddened by the amount of money we spent and the quality of the food. Would not recommend. "
No. 5. Chicken Delight
General chicken, lemon chicken, sweet & sour chicken balls, fried rice.
$14.16
24. Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls served hot in a classic Chinese takeout style. Please advise us of any food allergies. All prices subject to change without notice.
$11.71
2. Spring Roll
Crisp appetizer featuring spring, served hot with a savoury finish. Please advise us of any food allergies. All prices subject to change without notice.
$2.12
No. 4. Deluxe Combo
Beef mixed vegetable, BBQ ribs, sweet & sour chicken balls, breaded shrimp, fried rice.
$14.24
Dim Sum House

Dim Sum House

4.7
(200+)
• Dim Sum • Asian Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 25 min
"This is one of my favourite place to order from when I'm feeling under the weather. I love their congee and rice roll combos. "
"tastes ok, just a bit pricey especially the rices. there is not enough veggie or meat but tons of rice, so everytime theres much rice left. soybean milk could be less sweet. fried doughs, tea eggs and congees are really good."
D01 Shrimp Dumplings [Har Gow] (4pcs)
Aromatic shrimp dumplings [har gow] (4pcs) with a savoury, snackable bite.
$7.25
D02 Pork & Shrimp Dumplings [Shiu Mai] (4 pcs)
Satisfying pork & shrimp dumplings [shiu mai] (4 pcs) with a savoury, snackable bite.
$7.21
Congee/Rice Noodle Roll Combo
Create your own combo of Congee with Rice Noodle Roll & Chinese Fried Dough!
$15.17
F12 PF Chive Pork Dumplings (6 pcs)
Warm pf chive pork dumplings (6 pcs) with a savoury, snackable bite.
$6.49
Wok Around Chinese Food

Wok Around Chinese Food

4.2
(200+)
• Asian • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 60 min
"Always the best"
"Wok Around Chinese Food is an absolutely incredible place to order from. Everything I ordered was amazing ESPECIALLY the Spring Rolls, they were delicious! You get huge portions for the money spent, everything from the food to the fortune cookies. If you're hungry for chinese food, don't hesitate to order from this place! You'll be very happy and very full!"
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
Breaded chicken breast served with sweet and sour sauce on the side.
$9.38
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice, onions, egg, and chicken.
$7.7
Orange Chicken
Spicy. Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces are immersed with a tangy, sweet, and flavorful glaze made from fresh oranges.
$11.29
Beef with Broccoli
Beef stir-fried with broccoli.
$9.65
Noodlebox

Noodlebox

4.3
(200+)
• Asian Fusion • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 25 min
"Consistently the best two for one deal on the food apps. Everything today costs an arm and a leg, yet these folks manage to get you two flavour-packed bowls with crisp veggies, hearty noodles and a solid portion of protein for a reasonable price. I eat one for dinner and take the other to work for lunch. The dumplings are excellent as well."
"The rice bowl food was nothing but just some rice and veggies with no chicken in it . It has chunks of cooked flour but no real chicken inside it . The value was not worth it . I tried it couple of times but chicken rice bowl was absolutely not worthy for the $15 . Find something else that tastes good but also doesn't compromise on the meat portion in the dish"
Chicken Teriyaki Box
A Japanese inspired sweet & tangy teriyaki glaze, wok fired with garlic, ginger, onions, peppers, broccoli & Asian vegetable mix. Topped with sprouts & green onions.
$13.32
Butter Chicken Box
Chicken In An Authentic, Rich & Aromatic Butter Curry, Wok Fired. Topped With Cilantro & Served With Naan Bread.
$14.91
Spicy Peanut Noodle Box
Rich & creamy Indonesian peanut sauce with coconut milk, wok fired with garlic, ginger, onions, peppers, broccoli & Asian vegetable mix. Topped with sprouts, roasted peanuts, cilantro & green onions.
$14.47
Pad Thai Box
Sweet, sour & salty tamarind sauce with garlic, wok fired with ginger, onions, peppers, broccoli & Asian vegetable mix. Topped with a fried egg, sprouts, roasted peanuts, cilantro & green onions.
$14.54
East Wok Chinese Restaurant

East Wok Chinese Restaurant

4.4
(200+)
• Vegetarian • Soup
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 52 min
"never disappointed by this place- the food is amazing as always"
"the chicken balls were a bit tasteless, and there were too many in a pack i was full after only a few"
Chicken Fried Rice 鸡饭
Egg, onions, mushrooms, and peas.
$10.09
Delicious Egg Roll 蛋卷
Egg roll, sesame chicken, chicken with vegetables and almonds, and chicken fried rice.
$2.06
Special Combo 4
Chicken broth, Wonton Dumplings, BBQ Pork Pieces, Green Onions
$12.59
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls 鸡波
Pan Fried Noodles with Onion, Bean Sprouts and Seasoning
$13.12
Momo Chowmein - The Hakka Spot

Momo Chowmein - The Hakka Spot

4.4
(200+)
• Desserts • Dumplings
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 38 min
"This is the first time I've ordered from here, in fact, I had never heard of it. I was curious. I ordered the Fried Shrimp Wontons and Vegetable Spring Rolls and they were cooked perfectly and nice and crispy. I also ordered the Gobi Manchurian and it was really delicious. Flavourful and spicy. The Butter Masala Momo Chicken was absolutely amazing. I asked for it to be spicy and they nailed it. Not only was the food great, it arrived nice and hot."
"this is the 5th or 6th time i ordered from Momo. i tried some recipes and the food was always tasty but "spicy". but this is the first time I really enjoyed the food, because you took my request this time and made the food not spicy, THANKS. M08. Butter Masala Momo Veg or Chicken . ((tasty)) S03. Manchurian Fish or Shrimp Dry . ((light and tasty)) H26. Chicken or Shrimp or Beef Shanghai Noodles . ((yummy))"
M01. Jhol Momo Veg or Chicken
Spicy. Immerse yourself in the authentic tastes of Nepal with our jhol mono. Select between tender chicken or delightful vegetable fillings encased in delicate momo wrappers. Accompanying these delectable dumplings is a flavourful jhol - a fragrant and light broth that perfectly complements the momo, adding an extra layer of taste and comfort to every bite.
$13.91
M02. Steamed Momo Veg or Chicken
Delicate dumplings with tender chicken or veg fillings-authentic Himalayan flavours, expertly steamed for a delightful taste.
$13.22
H02. Nepali Style Chow Mein Chicken or Shrimp or Beef
Nepali-spiced stir-fried noodles with a fiery kick and your choice of chicken, shrimp, or beef.
$13.12
M05. Chilli Momo Veg or Chicken
Spicy. Enjoy the spicy kick of our chilli momos, available with veg or chicken fillings-a tasty treat that brings the heat.
$13.93
M2GO by Mandarin

M2GO by Mandarin

4.3
(90+)
• Chinese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 10.9 mi • 54 min
Farther away (+CA$1.99 fee)
Combo A
Any two entrees pair with fired rice steamed rice or noodles.
$11.33
Spring Rolls (2pcs)
Two pieces per order with plum sauce.
$2.77
Combo B
Any one entree pair with fried rice steamed rice or noodles.
$10.6
Plain Soft Noodles
Fine soft egg noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts, onions, and carrot.
$9.11
Asian Flavor

Asian Flavor

Canadian • Cantonese
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 36 min
Combo 1
Sweet & chili sauce on side.
$12.33
118. Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
Hot and spicy.
$11.49
12. Wonton Mein
Egg roll, sesame chicken, beef with mixed vegetables, chicken fried rice.
$8.4
Iron Chef Chinese Restaurant

Iron Chef Chinese Restaurant

4.0
(200+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 45 min
"Food is always good here i usually go to the store restuant to eat but seen on door dash I love the waitress shes always so kind we been going to there restaunt since i was a child im 40 now lol"
"The pork Pan-Fried Dumplings are fantastic, Fair prices and good combo deals, good portion sizes on all orders!"
Chicken Fried Rice
Includes peas and eggs.
$7.39
Wonton Soup
Served with shrimps, chicken, and beef. Includes peas and eggs.
$4.26
House Special Fried Rice
Served with shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork, and fresh Chinese vegetables.
$10.31
Cantonese Chow Mein
Asian style with pork and vegetable.
$12.42
Lemon Grass Restaurant

Lemon Grass Restaurant

4.7
(200+)
• Thai • Vietnamese
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 41 min
"Always great tasting, fresh, hot & at a reasonable price. The 26. PAN FRIED EGG NOODLES with 5 Tiger Shrimp is my new favourite dish to order, the shrimps are huge and delicious, the noodles are hot & fresh. You can't go wrong with this dish!"
"Lemongrass never disappoints! The 15. Tom Yum Soup (Spicy)(GF) is packed with fresh flavors, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice and a wonderfully aromatic broth. The 110. Bami Goreng (Spicy) is another standout—loaded with fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked noodles, and incredible flavor in every bite. I feel like I get a ton of protein in these choices. The food is consistently delicious, the portions are generous, and the quality keeps me coming back. Highly recommended!"
2. Shrimp & Chicken Salad Rolls (2)(GF)
Gluten free. Fresh rolls wrapped in rice paper with garlic marinated shrimp and chicken, vermicelli, bean sprouts, salad greens and mint leaves, served with spicy peanut sauce.
$5.61
29. PAD THAI w. chicken & shrimps (Spicy)(GF)
Gluten free. Spicy. Stir-fry rice noodles with egg, chicken, baby shrimp, carrots, onions, peppers, beansprouts, leeks in a sweet spicy tangy red sauce, topped with onion flakes.
$13.51
1. Thai Crispy Pork Spring Rolls (2)
Crispy rolls, stuffed with ground pork, glass noodles, mung beans, leek cabbage, carrots served with spicy sweet and sour sauce.
$4.54
5. Crispy Wontons with Chicken (6)
Homemade chicken wontons served with a spicy sweet and sour sauce.
$4.93
Mr. Dumpling Express

Mr. Dumpling Express

4.4
(200+)
• Chinese • Bubble Tea
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 32 min
"5. Steamed Pork or Chicken Dumplings (8) are amazing for the price. I'd see myself ordering 12-20 later. Everything else great."
"I have been going to Mr. Dumpling for years and will continue to do so. I have never had a bad experience here. Everything is made fresh and the portion sizes are more than decent. It's run by a family and it's so great to see all the generations working together in the kitchen."
21. Chicken Fried Rice
Wok-style 21. Chicken Fried Rice with a balanced, comforting finish.
$7.49
C13. Chili Chicken
A comforting c13. Chili Chicken made for an easy, savoury bite.
$10.46
12. Wonton Soup
Comforting 11. Hot & Sour Soup (Chicken) with a mellow, savoury finish.
$3.47
11. Hot & Sour Soup (Chicken)
Wok-style c6. Kung Pao Chicken with a balanced, comforting finish.
$3.4
The Arch Noodle House

The Arch Noodle House

4.4
(200+)
• Chinese • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 36 min
Wallet-Friendly
"自选汤面 Noodles Soups Chose crispy tofu, Laksa broth, Enoki mushrooms (extra). So delicious! 518. 葱香手抓饼 Authentic Chinese Scallion Pancakes were very tasty."
"Flavours were good, but poor preparation and packaging led to very disappointing experience overall. Lid on soup wasn't secured properly. Most of the broth was at the bottom of the bag. Noodles were overcooked."
Build Your Own Noodle Soups 自選湯面
Build Your Own Noodle Soups 自選湯面 in a warm, comforting broth, with topping choices available.
$12.34
Scallions Noodle 蔥油拌面
Scallions Noodle 蔥油拌面 with a savoury wok-tossed noodle finish.
$7.53
Pan Fried Dumplings 菜肉鍋貼
Pan Fried Dumplings 菜肉鍋貼 prepared in a classic appetizer & snacks 開胃菜 & 小吃 style.
$7.23
Chicken Fried Rice 雞肉炒飯
Chicken Fried Rice 雞肉炒飯 with a savoury wok-tossed finish.
$11.2
Hakka Nation

Hakka Nation

4.4
(60+)
• Chinese • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 39 min
Hakka Chowmin Noodles
Hakka Chowmin Noodles tossed in a savory wok-fired style.
$13.09
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice stir-fried in a savory Indo-Chinese style.
$11.51
Chicken Lolipop
Chicken Lolipop prepared in the restaurant's signature style.
$13.69
Chocolate Shake
Chocolate Shake served as a refreshing specialty drink.
$6.14
Thai Express

Thai Express

4.5
(100+)
• Thai • Pad Thai
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 43 min
"okay so it was super good, portion size was alot and it was fresh. i'd definitely order again but id say to add more sause it wasn't very saucy"
"Worst Pad Thai I've ever had. Why is it flavoured like vegetable soup? And more than half the beef is completely inedible. Waste of nearly $30"
Pad Thaï
Thin rice noodles stir-fried with sweet-and-sour sauce, eggs, bean sprouts, green onions, tofu, and salted radish.
$13.33
Pad See Ew
Large rice noodles served with house brand soy sauce, eggs, and Chinese broccoli.
$13.24
Fried Rice
Fried rice served with egg, green onions, carrots, and your choice of flavour.
$13.54
Curry
Your choice of silky, creamy, and spicy curry made with coconut milk.
$13.76
Barshala - Indian Resto Bar LTD.

Barshala - Indian Resto Bar LTD.

3.8
(200+)
• Indo-Chinese • Desserts
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 52 min
"Loved the Veg Schezwan Pasta! It was flavorful, perfectly spicy, and packed with fresh veggies. Definitely worth trying"
"I was disappointed with the portion size. The biryani was served in a small container usually used for curries, which felt insufficient for the price ($16.99 + tax). I expected a more generous quantity for what I paid."
Veg Thali
2 Veg curries, Raita, Rice, Roti, Salad, Dessert
$12.23
Chicken tikka masala with Garlic Naan Combo
Comes in 3 compartment box with Rice and masala onion
$17.96
Paneer Tikka Masala with Garlic naan combo
comes in 3 compartment box with paneer tikka masala, garlic naan, rice and onion.
$17.92
Chicken 65 Biryani
Fusion dish that combines the flavors of Chicken 65 with fragrant, aromatic rice. Comes with Raita.
$14.01
Sankalp Restaurant

Sankalp Restaurant

4.2
(100+)
• Tikka • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 35 min
"The veg thali is great and fulfilling. Liked it"
"onion rava dosa was okay. Mysore Chatpata Dosa was bland and not worth the hype. Overpriced food as well. They are good at marketing though which makes you believe their food is authentic but it is not."
Veg Thali
Special item. Simple tostier & favorite dosa with potato filling.
$12.8
Masala Dosa
1 pc special Indian burger roasted in butter.
$10.1
Butter Roasted Vada Pav
Semi dry preparation of cottage cheese tossed in tomato gravy along with capsicum and tomatoes.
$6.38
Paneer Afghani Bhurji
(Plain / butter).
$14.81
Choice Indian Restaurant

Choice Indian Restaurant

3.9
(80+)
• Burgers • Indo-Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 52 min
"The taste was amazing but quantity was very less."
"The Vegetable Manchurian was very bad no taste of spices and less quantity"
Hakka Noodles
Rice & noodles tossed with crisp cottage cheese, manchurian, shallots with asian sauces & finished with crisp fried noodles on top
$11.78
Chinese Bhel
Vegetable dumpling
$14.62
Vegetable Manchurian
Homemade crsipy pizza base topped with sweet and spicy pizza sauce, onion, capsicum and cheese
$13.64
Bhakri Pizza (Italian Pizza)
Tandoori Roti
$10.02
Royal Pho

Royal Pho

4.9
(90+)
• Pho • Vietnamese
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 41 min
A03. Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls (4)
Add protein for an additional charge.
$6.99
P02. Rare Beef
Beef Broth noodle Soup with rare Beef.
$14.15
A01. Deep Fried Pork Spring Rolls (4)
Beef Broth noodle soup with rare Beef, Beef Balls, Brisket, Tripe, & Tendon.
$5.05
P01. Royal Pho Special
This sweet savory sour Thai noodle dish is mixed with chicken, shrimp, and tofu along with eggs, beansprouts, onions, and topped with peanuts.
$14.13
Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant

Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant

4.0
(100+)
• Indian • Indo-Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 39 min
"Absolutely loved the Mango Mastani at Gwalia! Rich, creamy, and bursting with mango flavor—pure bliss in a glass."
"Quantity of curry was very less and paneer was very less just the gravy and naans were not made from scratch they were pre made frozen.....at this price no value for money"
Chole Bhature
Paneer sabji, vegetable subji, steam rice, dal fry, naan or 2 pieces roti, salad, achar, sweet.
$10.37
Executive Thali
Gwalia's vegetarian comfort-food style frames pav bhaji.
$13.37
Pav Bhaji
1 Piece.
$12.95
Hakka Noodles
A South Indian comfort plate centred on masala dosa.
$12.89

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