Chopsticks Or No Chopsticks, These Restaurants Serve The Best Chinese Dishes

This place is not for those who like the Indian version of Chinese cuisine because they only serve authentic flavours. With classy, no-nonsense interiors, the tables here are usually full, so make an early reservation. 

Must-try:  Prawn Crystal Hargao, Cantonese Cigar Roll, Hot Braised Chicken with Homemade chilli powder and Vegetable Fried Rice. and end the meal with Madagascar and Milk Chocolates.
Price for two: INR 3,000 + taxes

One of the oldest Chinese restaurants in the city, Nanking is a cult favourite. Simple decor and ethnic paintings on the walls, you'll feel like you're in old town China. They have four branches across the city, so find the nearest one and go ASAP to let the flavours dig in. 

Must-try: Dig into Manchow soup, Special Cantonese Soup, Chicken Drumsticks, and Prawns Chow Mushroom 
Price for two: INR 850 + taxes

Authentic Chinese food that's worth the money, that is all that matters, right? Then head straight to Mainland China and tuck into their dishes. Of course, they have delicious non-vegetarian dishes but they also have lots of vegetarian options which makes this place a better option if you're tagging along with your veggie pals.

Must-try: Corn and Water Chestnut Dumplings, Crackling Spinach, Chicken and Straw Mushroom Sui Mai and Prawn Hargao 
Price for two: INR 2,000 + taxes

If you're around Gachibowli, do not miss out on this restaurant. Simple and spacious, the toned down colours of the interiors will make you feel calm and cosy. Foodies have been flocking to this food joint since years now and the flavours are now comfort food for many, so head over to this place without any doubts. 

Must-try:  Chicken Cantonese Hot Pot Soup, Chicken Fried Wonton, Pepper Honey Fish, Crab Salt and Pepper and enjoy Chinese flavours without burning a hole in your wallet. 
Price for two: INR 950 + taxes

A new entrant to Hyderabad's Chinese food scene, foodies are queueing up at Asie. The ambience is subtly oriental, quite evident by the colorful paper fans, lantern, and light wooden decor. It's pretty lovely and inviting. The tables, especially, are straight out of an interior designers' playbook and we love the minimal vibe. Now let's talk food. They've got an impressive menu and we love how balanced the choices are for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. No one is going to feel left out, even the one who love their food hot-hot spicy as they clearly mention the spice levels for every dish. You like it light? No problem, they have plenty of mild flavours too. 

Must-try: Crab Meat and Egg White Soup, Tofu and Avacado Bao, Rock Shrimp Bao, Wok Tossed Asian Greens, and Oyster Chicken. 
Price for two: INR 1,400 + taxes

Located in the lavish Sheraton Hotel, Zega has a luxurious feel to it thanks to the huge chandeliers and French windows. Though it's popularly a Pan Asian restaurant, foodies love it for the Chinese cuisine.

Must-try: Chicken Thukpa, Chicken Gyoza, soft noodles, and Tai Pai Chicken
Price for two: INR 2,000 + taxes

A luxury dining experience awaits you at Taj Krishna's Golden Dragon. It's got a regal vibe with oriental fan-like decor, eccentric hanging lights, and warm ambience. And coming to food, it's a Taj restaurant so by nature the service is going to be on-point, same as the chefs who will make sure you have the kind of feast you expected. The menu is quite tight compared to other places but the flavors make up for it. The menu is carefully selected so you will still be overwhelmed with choices. 

Must-try: Hoizin Glazed Silken Tofu with sweet corn, Panfried Cantonese Noodles with Vegetables, Golden Dragon Seafood fried rice, Stir Fried Sliced Lamb with Chachoy and Dried Red Chilies and Flambeed Mandarin Creme Brulee 
Price for two: INR 3,000 + taxes

A cult favorite restaurant in Hyderabad, we cannot complete a list on Asian cuisine without Chubby Cho. From the ambience to their chefs, everything is top notch. First impressions, we love the plush feel of the deep navy blue, wooden decor with paper windows and doors. It's tastefully done with inspiration from Chinese and Japanese interior trends and yes, the vibe is just right. There's ample seating so reserve your seat to dive into Chinese cuisine. 

Must-try: Cantonese Clear Soup, Veg Pecking Dumpling, Chicken Sui Mai. Chicken Spicy Bao and Shaanxi Ramen Bowl. 
Price for two: INR 1,200

If you want the service of a star hotel and enjoy delicious Chinese food, check out Mekong in Green Lands. The vibe is peaceful and inviting and quite vibrant. They have a huge seating space, perfect for office parties, birthday parties, anniversaries and other grand celebrations. Their buffet spread is quite vast with lots of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Non-vegetarians, expect to see lamb, chicken, prawns and the usual on the menu, spread across soups, dumplings, and more. Vegetarians, they have everything from glass noodles, black bean sauce dishes and water chestnuts. 

Must-try: Pecking Duck, Doufu Jiaozi (tofu dumplings tossed in Szechuan sauce), and Lamb Massaman Curry (traditional Thai style homemade lamb curry).

Price for two: INR 3,500  + taxes

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