Buffalo’s Chinese food scene delivers surprising quality and diversity.
From authentic regional specialties to wing-influenced fusion, here’s where locals get their dumpling fix in 2025.
1. Home Taste
This Kenmore gem specializes in hand-pulled noodles and northern Chinese street food served in a casual setting that attracts diverse crowds.
The open kitchen lets you watch the noodle masters perform their impressive stretching technique, transforming dough into perfect strands.
Their beef noodle soup features intensely flavorful broth, while their Chinese hamburger (rou jia mo) – spiced pork in flatbread – offers a specialty rarely found in Western New York.
2. West Lake Asian Cuisine
This Elmwood Village favorite serves authentic regional Chinese specialties alongside perfectly executed American-Chinese classics.
Their Peking duck (order ahead) comes with all the traditional accompaniments and perfectly lacquered skin, while their dim sum options provide authentic small plates rarely found in Buffalo.
3. China Star
Sometimes you just need perfect American-Chinese comfort food, and China Star delivers exactly that with exceptional quality from their Amherst location.
Their orange chicken has that perfect balance of crispy, sweet, and tangy elements, while their crab rangoon might not be authentic, but they’re perfectly crispy with that creamy filling everyone loves.
4. Golden Duck
This Williamsville institution delivers authentic Cantonese cuisine with a focus on traditional techniques and quality ingredients.
Their roast duck with that perfectly crispy skin has achieved legendary status throughout Western New York, while their seafood specialties showcase delicate cooking that preserves natural flavors.
5. Buffalo Dragon
This innovative downtown concept combines traditional Chinese techniques with Buffalo influences in a fusion approach that celebrates the city’s distinctive culinary heritage.
Their hot wing dumplings incorporate the city’s famous flavor into Chinese wrapper techniques, while their “Snowbelt” specialties feature ingredients from local farms and producers.
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