Chinese meals are often playful with their use of sweet, sour, and spicy flavours, alongside both soft and crispy textures.
It’s a cuisine which turns eating into an experience, and an incredibly enjoyable one at that.
While sometimes it’s great to indulge in a Chinese takeaway, dining out can offer you the chance to explore new dishes beyond your tried and tested favourites.
But to help you decide where to dine, we checked Tripadvisor to find the top-rated Chinese restaurants in Leeds.
Based on customer reviews, here are the 13 food spots from across the city which came out on top.
7. Wen's Restaurant
📍 72-74 North Street, city centre, LS2 7PN.⭐ 4.7 from 71 reviews. 🗣 One customer said: "We visit many restaurants in Leeds city centre and this has now become our favourite. The waiters and kitchen staff are an absolute credit to this wonderful little restaurant. We will become regular customers."
8. Noodle House
📍 20 Merrion Street, city centre, LS1 6PQ. ⭐ 4.5 from 71 reviews. 🗣 One customer said: "This place is a must try if you’re in Leeds and wanting to try authentic Malay/Chinese food. I have been many times and it is always spot on. The noodle dishes are the best, the Laksa is amazing, and the roasted meats are the best you’ll get." | Google
9. Rice Paper Cantonese Restaurant & Takeaway
📍 221-223 Selby Road, Halton, LS15 7HW. ⭐ 4.4 from 136 reviews. 🗣 One customer said: "One of our favourite local restaurants. The food is delicious whether eating in or ordering a takeaway. Plenty of choices and the staff will always advise you on any dish." | Steven Lord / Google
10. Joy's Kitchen
📍 113 Vicar Lane, city centre, LS1 6PJ. ⭐ 4.2 from 46 reviews. 🗣 One customer said: "Absolutely love dining at Joy’s Kitchen. It’s my go-to place whenever I’m craving authentic, spicy Chinese food. The poached sliced beef in hot chilli oil is my absolute favourite - packed with flavour, perfectly cooked, and just the right level of heat." | Google
11. G-Woo
📍 300 Harrogate Road, Moortown, LS17 6LY. ⭐ 3.8 from 398 reviews. 🗣 One customer said: "What a fantastic find! We visited G-Woo for their dim sum lunch and were genuinely impressed from start to finish. The food was fresh, authentic and packed with flavour. Every dish we ordered was beautifully prepared, and you could really tell it was made with care." | National World
12. Red Chilli
📍 6 Great George Street, city centre, LS1 3DW. ⭐ 3.6 from 538 reviews. 🗣 One customer said: "Good food with large portions and reasonable prices. The chicken and dumplings were amazing, With the menu being large, they really didn't need to accommodate my friend who eats halal, but they did which was a nice bonus."