Raleigh-Durham/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 17, 2020
Celebrate Lunar New Year at one of these top Chinese restaurants in DurhamPhoto: Sister Liu's Kitchen/Yelp

On Jan. 25, families around the world take part in the celebrations for Lunar New Year. To kick off the 15 days of celebration, Chinese families gather at home or at a favorite restaurant on New Year’s Eve for a reunion dinner, often featuring noodles for longevity, fish for prosperity and dumplings for wealth.

If you’re looking for a feast to celebrate the Year of the Rat with friends and family, Hoodline has crunched the numbers to find the top Chinese restaurants in Durham, based on Yelp ratings and our own methodology. Happy Lunar New Year!

1. Sister Liu's Kitchen

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Topping the list is Sister Liu's Kitchen. Located at 5504 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Suite #103, the Chinese spot is the highest-rated Chinese restaurant in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 120 reviews on Yelp.

2. Shanghai

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Next up is Shanghai, situated at 3433 Hillsborough Road. With four stars out of 168 reviews on Yelp, the Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Handy Chinese Restaurant

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Handy Chinese Restaurant, located at 5279 N. Roxboro Road, Suite #10, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Chinese spot four stars out of 55 reviews.

4. China Star

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China Star, a Chinese spot, is another go-to, with four stars out of 14 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5128 N. Roxboro St. to see for yourself.

5. Banh's Cuisine

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Check out Banh's Cuisine, which has earned four stars out of 109 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Vietnamese and Chinese spot at 750 Ninth St.


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