Rancho Cucamonga’s Chinese restaurant scene has more options than there are characters in a dim sum menu—and that’s saying something. From hand-pulled noodles to Peking duck, the choices are so plentiful that by the time you settle on one, you’ve already worked up an appetite for seconds.
Red Chili House
$ | (909) 980-0588 | WEBSITE
Red Chili House in Rancho Cucamonga serves some of our favorite Chinese dishes in the area, in portions so generous that they either need to be shared or taken home and enjoyed for days. Order the heavenly fried rice or the crispy fried fish with pepper and cumin. The space has a lowkey, casual theme, with simple tables, comfortable chairs, and soft lighting, and also the service can be a bit slow when it’s busy, if that’s the kind of thing that makes you plan accordingly.
Seven Grams
$ | (909) 803-0020 | WEBSITE
Seven Grams hasn’t been around forever, but it’s already become a Rancho Cucamonga go-to for Chinese food. You’ll find people stopping by for a quick solo meal at one of the small tables, families from nearby neighborhoods sharing plates family-style, and regulars who discovered the place last year catching up over soup dumplings.
The menu is satisfyingly varied, so you might order more than you need, but the efficient servers will make sure everything comes out perfectly timed (as long as you get the beef noodle soup).
China pepper
$ | (909) 948-8866 | WEBSITE
This shopping-center Chinese spot in Rancho Cucamonga serves solid comfort food, and is a good place to go when you need to eat something familiar. The space is standard, so you can usually find a table quickly – try to get a spot near the window, where there’s natural light. You can pretend you’re on a quick food adventure while you eat fried pork dumplings and hot and spicy chicken.
Papa Zhang’s BBQ & Hot Pot
$$ | (909) 987-0999 | WEBSITE
Papa Zhang’s BBQ & Hot Pot is an all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga that’s a perfect escape from whatever you need to get away from this evening. After a couple of blooming onion appetizers and prime ribeye hot pot servings, you’ll never want to leave. Papa Zhang’s is the kind of place you can bring anyone – you’ll see plenty of families, dates, and friends grabbing lunch specials or dinner before heading to the karaoke room for some singing fun.
China One
$ | (909) 899-0999 | WEBSITE
A nice thing about living in Rancho Cucamonga is that your out-of-town friends end up visiting a lot for family. Another nice thing is that they usually get to put their meals on the family budget. If your old friend is in the area, rescue them from whatever errands they’re running, take them to China One, then convince them to pretend you’re celebrating and order the $25 combination special for two.
China Point
$ | (909) 466-8766 | WEBSITE
This cozy spot on a quiet stretch of Rancho Cucamonga is an excellent addition to your casual dinner rotation. The menu is extensive, but features some really satisfying takes on Chinese classics, from a more traditional Chicken Chow Mein with crisp vegetables, to a flavorful Kung Pao Chicken with just the right amount of heat.
It’s tough to go wrong – unless you don’t order the Shrimp with Hot Garlic Sauce, which comes with a generous portion of plump shrimp, and is the kind of dish we plan on enjoying the most this season.
Asian Wok
$ | (909) 987-6666 | WEBSITE
If you want Chinese food in Rancho Cucamonga, you could either grab some takeout and eat it at home or you could head to Asian Wok on Haven. They have some of the best orange chicken and fried rice in the area and an extremely reliable kitchen that cooks everything fresh. And like all the best Chinese meals, the hot and sour soup here comes served piping hot. We promise it tastes best that way.
Sun’s Wok & Mongolian BBQ
$ | (909) 646-9933 | WEBSITE
Sun’s Wok & Mongolian BBQ is a perfectly solid option for just about any kind of casual meal. The clean, straightforward spot has excellent Mongolian BBQ, along with plenty of other reliable, satisfying dishes. You can grab a quick lunch at the serve-yourself counter, or, for a more relaxed family dinner situation, settle into their spacious dining area.
Mr Dumpling
$ | (909) 476-8070 | WEBSITE
Mr Dumpling is one of those places that works for almost any meal, from a Saturday lunch with visiting family to a quick weekday bite because you’re craving something comforting. The Chinese dumplings are delicious and affordable (the most expensive menu item is $12), and it’s the kind of place you’ll want to keep hanging out in for a while after you finish your second order of pork xiaolongbao.
Chili House
$$ | (626) 386-0126 | WEBSITE
You spent all afternoon navigating crowded grocery store aisles and dodging shopping carts, and you’re completely over dealing with people. Treat yourself to some peaceful solo dining at Chili House, the welcoming Chinese restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga. This place is arguably better enjoyed by yourself – when you sit at a table, the staff will bring you tea without you even asking, check on your order, and generally make every part of this already-great restaurant even better.
P.F. Chang’s
$$ | (909) 463-4095 | WEBSITE
If you want Chinese food in Rancho Cucamonga and you don’t want to overthink it, head to P.F. Chang’s. The restaurant is a welcoming spot with a great atmosphere that’s consistently filled with happy diners. It’s clearly designed to be the place you drop into, maybe still in your casual Friday clothes, and enjoy some truly elevated dragon shrimp with white rice. The crab rangoon is another favorite that makes the whole experience feel special without any pretense.
Servers like Keith are enthusiastic and helpful with the menu, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Whether it’s a quick dinner or a low-key celebration, P.F. Chang’s delivers exactly what you’re looking for.
Cup Noodle Shop
$ | (909) 957-3489 | WEBSITE
The Cup Noodle Shop is one of the best spots in Rancho Cucamonga to bring your skeptical foodie friend who thinks authentic Chinese cuisine only exists in San Gabriel Valley. It feels authentic because there’s Yubing Burning Noodle and Sauerkraut Shredded Pork Noodles on the menu, but not so formal that you can’t show up straight from grocery shopping at 99 Ranch Market next door.
The dishes stay reliably delicious, and you might need to squint a bit to read the handwritten specials board under the cozy lighting in their family-run space. It’s hard to have a disappointing meal here, but ordering the Fat Sausage Rice and the fresh, clean-ingredient Szechuan dishes will instantly convince your friend that Rancho Cucamonga does actually have great Chinese food.
China Republic
$$ | (909) 899-5245 | WEBSITE
Family dinners are complicated – you want everyone to have a good time, but there’s also a real possibility Uncle Bob will start complaining about the prices and you’ll need to cut the evening short. So if you’re ever planning a multi-generational gathering, head to China Republic.
This Rancho Cucamonga spot is the fancy interior/family restaurant mashup perfect for group meals – you can start out sharing large portions of Truffle Beef Steak and shumai, and if things go well, you can move on to Peking Duck and Singapore Noodles. But if someone mentions the lack of complimentary treats at the end, you can easily finish your Wor Wonton soup and leave without any mention of ordering dessert.