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Charlotte · checked November 14, 2026
The best Chinese food delivery and takeout in Charlotte
The 3 places in Charlotte we'd order Chinese food from tonight. Start with Sun's Kitchen (dan dan noodles, the dumpling flight, mala dishes), then The Dumpling Lady (Optimist Hall) (sichuan-style dumplings in chili oil, and the Nei Jiang beef), then Riceblossom (formerly Taste of SHU) (dan dan noodles, wontons in chili oil and pan-fried dumplings).
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Sun's Kitchen
Get: Dan dan noodles, the dumpling flight, mala dishes
Sichuan cooking with chili oil and noodles that hold up in a container. The dining room is small, so takeout is the easy way to eat here.
Good to know: Order direct on Toast, which goes straight to the restaurant.
Where we found it: Charlotte's Got A Lot: Sun's Kitchen · Toast: Sun's Kitchen online ordering · All American Atlas: 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Charlotte (2025-08)
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The Dumpling Lady (Optimist Hall)
Get: Sichuan-style dumplings in chili oil, and the Nei Jiang beef
Dumplings and chili oil pack well and reheat easily. Recipes trace to Chengdu.
Good to know: A South End shop at 327 W Tremont Ave also takes Toast orders.
Where we found it: All American Atlas: 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Charlotte (2025-08) · Table Journey: What to order at The Dumpling Lady at Optimist Hall
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Riceblossom (formerly Taste of SHU)
Get: Dan dan noodles, wontons in chili oil and pan-fried dumplings
Sichuan food that stays hot and oily in a container, and the wontons and noodles pack with their sauce on the side.
Good to know: Call (704) 315-6989. It is spicy, so ask for less heat if you want it milder.
Where we found it: Charlotte's Got A Lot: 25 Asian Restaurants in Charlotte (2025) · Uber Eats: Riceblossom, 4.7 from 600+ ratings (2026)
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What is the best Chinese food delivery in Charlotte?
Sun's Kitchen in South Boulevard. Get dan dan noodles, the dumpling flight, mala dishes. Sichuan cooking with chili oil and noodles that hold up in a container. The dining room is small, so takeout is the easy way to eat here.
Where can I get Chinese food takeout in Charlotte tonight?
Chef Amazing's list for Charlotte: Sun's Kitchen (South Boulevard), The Dumpling Lady (Optimist Hall) (Optimist Park), Riceblossom (formerly Taste of SHU) (South Charlotte (Park Road)). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.
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How we pick: our own stories and guides first, then this year's critics and best-of lists; every place checked open and checked to do takeout or delivery. Photos marked "a photo like it" show the food, not that place's. Delivery areas and hours change; check before you order. Chef Amazing is not paid by any place on this page.
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