If you’re craving authentic Chinese cuisine in Barrie, you already know that the days of settling for generic takeout are long gone. Thankfully the restaurants on this list have much more exciting menus. Most offer traditional regional specialties, and if they don’t, you won’t have any trouble finding dishes that’ll satisfy. And if you want more options, check out our guide to the best Asian restaurants in Simcoe County.
Hakka Zone
$ | (705) 728-3384 | WEBSITE
Hakka Zone is a spot you can swing by whether you’re craving a full meal or just want some takeout to enjoy at home. The Barrie restaurant serves up flavorful dishes like veg fried rice, veg manchurian, spicy garlic chicken, and friend banana ice cream. It’s all available for dine-in or to-go. If you’re in more of a hurry, they also offer generous portions of their standout items, including steamed chicken momos, chilli chicken, and Chicken manchow soup.
The authentic Nepali momos are a must-try, and the menu has lots of good options that will probably cause you to spend $20 more than you intended.
Mandarin Restaurant
$$ | (705) 727-1000 | WEBSITE
Believe it or not, Barrie is home to one of the best spots for family-friendly Chinese dining. Mandarin Restaurant serves some really tasty and crowd-pleasing dishes, like the popular Lemon Chicken, Fried Rice, and tender Prime Rib, all great for sharing with family or a large group of friends. They’ve got a warm and welcoming atmosphere you can enjoy even when the place is packed: servers like Vi Vi and Mari provide attentive and personalized service, making sure everyone leaves satisfied.
You can also eat it in a pleasant dining room where the staff goes above and beyond to create a memorable experience for all, including kids and soccer teams.
Asian One
$ | (705) 722-0688 | WEBSITE
Barrie has plenty of Chinese spots to choose from, but we keep coming back to Asian One. It’s serving consistently delicious classics like General Tso chicken for lunch and those perfectly breaded sweet and sour chicken balls with no large chunks of batter. Beyond the lunch specials, their dinner menu is what really makes this place a regular spot. You’ll find generous portions of fresh, tasty food at affordable prices that have become our family’s go-to.
Once you get your takeout, you can enjoy it at home or in your car. And when you’re done, you might just find yourself planning your next visit.
Magical Taste of China·Barrie|西域食府·清真|Chinese Restaurant |Halal Cuisine
$$ | (705) 797-0052 | WEBSITE
There are a lot of places in Barrie where the legions of Chinese food lovers go to get their fix of General Tso’s chicken and fried rice. Magical Taste of China is probably our favorite of such places—and definitely Barrie’s best version of this type of restaurant. The bright, open space has a menu full of things that’ll make you feel better about your recent intake of bland takeout.
There’s the crispy, saucy General Tso’s chicken, the flavorful chicken fried rice, the spicy Szechuan fish fillet in peppercorn chili soup, and enough authentic options to get you motivated to try something new, even though the typical Chinese-American fare this morning almost made you yawn.
Donly Kitchen Chinese Restaurant
$ | (705) 728-8889 | WEBSITE
Donly Kitchen is a family-run Chinese restaurant that’s been serving South Barrie for years. They have some cozy booths perfect for small groups and a few larger tables—both in the main dining area and near the windows. They serve classic Chinese dishes, generous portions, and standout plates like the Beef with Vegetables on Rice. It’s a solid choice for a family dinner or a casual lunch where you and your friends can catch up over some flavorful comfort food.
Dragon Wok
$ | (705) 733-2888 | WEBSITE
Dragon Wok is a reliable Chinese spot perfect for grabbing a satisfying dinner to-go or sitting down and enjoying a classic meal. The chicken fried rice is what this place does best—and it comes in generous portions that can easily feed two people. There are other solid choices here—like noodles and other staples—and it’s straightforward enough to call in an order and pick it up quickly.
Qing’s Cuisine
$ | (705) 503-6610 | WEBSITE
Qing’s Cuisine is a casual Barrie spot with a very diverse (and entirely Asian) menu that has fried fun noodle with beef, lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork, and more. But what this place specializes in are Thai and Chinese dishes with portions made from fresh ingredients—and they’re some of the best Thai and Chinese meals in town. Flavors like savory fried rice, tangy lemon sauce, and sweet and sour glaze send jolts of satisfaction to your palate.
And the portions themselves have a nice size and firm quality that doesn’t skimp on value when you dig in. There’s not much to the inside—just a few quiet tables. But it’s a good option for a lunch break or weeknight takeout.
Lee’s Kitchen Chinese & Thai Cuisine
$ | (705) 730-0273 | WEBSITE
Lee’s Kitchen Chinese & Thai Cuisine is a popular spot in Barrie where the menu stays reliably consistent with generous portions at great prices. It’s one of those places where you find out what’s fresh that day by chatting with the friendly staff, who’ll happily tell you about their specials. It could be the General Tao dish with its abundance of broccoli, or a satisfying plate of Bean Sprout with Vegetables. But it’ll probably be very tasty.
The space has that comfortable neighborhood restaurant feel where you can settle in for a satisfying meal.
Yang’s Chinese Restaurant
$ | (705) 503-3474 | WEBSITE
As incredible as it seems, the experience here feels like visiting an authentic Chinese takeout spot—not just another fast-food joint. The Chow Mein is outstanding, and the #10 combo plate is generous on the outside, fresh on the inside, and deeply satisfying. Even their basic fried rice delivers the same quality and portions as the signature dishes.
The takeout service here, while not quite fancy with plastic containers and efficient packaging, is very reliable and definitely an option any Chinese food lover should try.
J & Y Panda
$ | (705) 503-8222 | WEBSITE
The best thing about J & Y Panda is the variety. They have a lot of it—including vegetarian options and classic Chinese dishes—with General Tso’s chicken, combination platters, fried rice, and lunch specials. The next best thing is that it pretty much all tastes very good. Their General Tso’s dish is served impressively with a mild, non-spicy sauce that lets the flavors shine. The Special Combination Platters offer a lovely mix of hot, delicious items with good variety and portion size.
And just a head’s up if you haven’t been here in a while, they’re located in a plaza with ample parking that makes visiting for lunch or dinner a breeze.
Chafresh 茶鲜茶语
$ | (705) 739-5888 | WEBSITE
This Barrie Chinese spot is a value sanctuary that makes excellent chicken balls, General Tso Chicken, wontons, fried rice, and a great Beef and Egg Noodle bowl. Everything comes in huge portions and they serve affordable meals all day, so it’s a great lunch or dinner option on weekdays or weekends. After ordering, appreciate the thoughtful touches like reusable take-out bags. It’s all unassuming from the outside, but the food is fantastic, and they have plenty of spacious seating and parking.
The service is friendly, quick, and efficient, and it’s very customer-friendly. Just keep your eyes on those generous servings. They’re definitely worth returning for.
Dragon Wok (South End)
$ | (705) 725-9888 | WEBSITE
Dragon Wok moved to the south end of Barrie from its original downtown spot, but the savory aroma of sizzling woks is just as enticing. They serve every classic Chinese dish you could want—but there’s also a lunch counter where you can enjoy daily specials like beef and peppers with steamed rice for $12. The combos change regularly, and you can also customize your own sweet and sour plates or noodle bowls. Plus, they have a hot and sour soup that warms and satisfies like a comforting hug.
Manchu Wok
$ | (705) 735-9882 | WEBSITE
Manchu Wok is a mall food court spot, and one of those places good for a quick, casual lunch or dinner. They’ve got the usual suspects: stir-fried beef, roast chicken, and noodles. But they also have a great gochujang chicken served with rice, pepper steak with vegetables, and a selection of breaded shrimp—which are crispy, flavorful, and more tasty things.
It’s chill enough in here to grab a bite between shopping trips and usually quick enough to get back before that movie you’re probably going to be late for anyway.
Chef Chan
$ | (705) 733-3322 | WEBSITE
Chef Chan is a highly-recommended Chinese restaurant in Barrie, which has kept customers coming back for years with its consistently good service and food quality. The dishes here aren’t perfect reproductions of the authentic Chinese cuisine you might find in bigger cities, but they’re still really good. And we’ve liked every generous portion we’ve had here, especially the dinner combo offering great value for around $11.
It’s a solid casual dining option too, with the szecheun chicken impressing with its flavorful and moist chicken.
Asia Wok
$ | (705) 734-1689 | WEBSITE
Asia Wok is a Chinese restaurant with lots of solid options if you’re looking for vegetarian or vegan Chinese food (although the menu isn’t entirely meat-free). The clean environment is welcoming enough for families and the spacious setup is good for regular visitors enjoying generous portions between bites of vegetable fried rice.
The menu has traditional Chinese influence to it, but also has plenty of your basic vegetarian hits like fried tofu with vegetables, sautéed broccoli, veggie chow mein, and vegan ‘chicken’ balls. There’s also friendly and kind service from the staff that’s great if you’re trying to eat with different dietary preferences.