Built on hard work and the spirit of the Great Plains, Sioux City’s Chinese restaurants are stories told in flavor—anchoring neighborhoods, feeding reunions, and welcoming new arrivals.
For many families, these are the places they celebrated first birthdays, graduations, Sunday evenings, and the everydays in between.
1. Diamond Thai & Chinese Cuisine
Diamond Thai is a dual-cuisine wonder, with a menu offering everything from pad Thai to Mongolian beef.
The Chinese side holds its own: sizzling hot and sour soup, kung pao chicken popping with ginger and pepper, egg foo young thick as a hockey puck and just as sturdy.
It’s a family place, packed for both lunch and dinner, and the modern interior makes for a cozy, cheerful escape in any season.
2. China Garden
China Garden’s cheerful red awning and sunny dining room set the mood for some of Sioux City’s best takeout and dine-in.
Pork fried rice is a local legend, the egg rolls impossibly crisp, and the house special chicken has just the right kick.
Regulars know to check Facebook for off-menu specials—think house-made buns, tofu stir fries, and even special dim sum for Lunar New Year.
3. Golden Bowl
Downtown’s go-to for a quick lunch or generous family meal, Golden Bowl is known for its lightning-speed service and portions that seem to double as leftovers.
Try the Hunan beef, sesame chicken, or the chef’s special crispy shrimp.
The kitchen is fastidious about adding “extra this, little less that,” adjusting flavor to each regular’s preference.
4. Green China
Green China is a favorite for vegetarians and healthy eaters.
The light, modern space, gentle staff, and focus on steamed fish, clear-sauce stir fries, tofu medleys, and spicy soups set it apart.
They take pride in knowing regulars and keeping the menu both familiar and just adventurous enough.
5. Panda Express
On weekends or after a long workday, Sioux City’s Panda Express draws any crowd that wants Chinese fast—and done well.
The orange chicken and teriyaki beef never leave the lineup, while sweet staff and a clean, bright space keep families (and their kids) coming back.
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