Craving Chinese fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Chinese restaurants around Lakewood, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Panda Wok Asian Cuisine
Topping the list is Panda Wok Asian Cuisine, which offers Chinese and Japanese fare. Located at 1512 W. 117th St., this is the highest-rated Chinese restaurant in Lakewood, boasting four stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp.
At Panda Wok, look for an extensive menu that includes dishes like General Tso's chicken, spicy salted chili squid and shrimp with Chinese vegetables. There's also a full sushi menu available, with nigiri, rolls and sashimi.
2. Szechwan Garden
Next up is Szechwan Garden, situated at 13800 Detroit Ave. If you're looking for spicy Sichuan dishes, head to the "house specialities" menu, where you'll find items like tilapia in Szechuan brown sauce and the "triple delight hot pot" of beef, chicken and shrimp with vegetables and mushrooms.
For vegetarian options, there is the "zen" menu, with peanut sesame noodles and faux chicken in garlic sauce. With four stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp, this spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. New China King
Next, New China King, located at 16210 Madison Ave., is another top choice. The restaurant offers Chinese dishes that include Hunan beef, steamed dumplings with pork and chives, and wonton soup. Thai options like green tofu curry are available as well.
Yelpers who have visited describe large portions, giving New China King four stars out of 57 reviews.
4. Peking Restaurant
Finally, Peking Restaurant is another go-to, with four stars out of 31 Yelp reviews. The restaurant offers Hunan, Sichuan and Cantonese fare.
Look for specialties like the boneless duck with broccoli, pepper, baby corn in Hunan sauce; lobster fried rice and sweet and sour pork.
Head over to 18198 Sloane Ave. to see for yourself.
