5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Pittsburgh to Try Today

Pittsburgh’s Chinese food scene has seriously evolved, offering everything from authentic regional specialties to Steel City fusion concepts.

Here’s where locals are getting their dumpling fix in 2025.

1. Sichuan Gourmet

This Squirrel Hill institution (with multiple locations) serves legitimately authentic Sichuan cuisine that doesn’t hold back on those numbing peppercorns and chili heat.

Their mapo tofu delivers that perfect balance of spicy, numbing, and savory flavors that define real Sichuan cooking, while their twice-cooked pork with leeks showcases proper wok technique rarely found in Pennsylvania.

2. Everyday Noodles

This Squirrel Hill favorite specializes in hand-pulled noodles and soup dumplings made fresh daily in their open kitchen.

The glass windows let you watch the noodle masters perform their impressive stretching technique, transforming dough into perfect strands through a mesmerizing process.

Their xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) feature delicate wrappers holding that perfect burst of rich broth, while their beef noodle soup showcases ideal chewy texture in complex broth.

3. Chengdu Gourmet

Chef Wei Zhu’s Squirrel Hill restaurant delivers exceptional regional Chinese specialties that have earned national recognition, including multiple James Beard nominations.

His authentic menu explores both famous Sichuan dishes and lesser-known specialties, with the fish-fragrant eggplant and cumin lamb achieving legendary status among Pittsburgh food enthusiasts.

4. Sesame Inn

This North Hills favorite balances authentic Chinese specialties with well-executed American-Chinese classics that have satisfied suburban families for decades.

Their General Tso’s chicken sets the Pittsburgh standard with the perfect balance of crispy, sweet, and spicy elements, while their authentic menu section includes excellent renditions of traditional dishes.

5. Steeltown Dumpling House

This Strip District newcomer combines traditional Chinese techniques with Pittsburgh influences in a fusion approach that celebrates the city’s distinctive character.

Their pierogi dumplings incorporate the city’s Eastern European heritage into Chinese preparations, while their “Three Rivers” specialties feature ingredients from local Pennsylvania farms and producers.