Chinese cuisine offers countless delights, but when the South Dakota chill settles in, nothing satisfies like those steaming, aromatic bowls. These 11 Sioux Falls restaurants serve up everything from fiery Szechuan to delicate dim sum—each a warm embrace against the prairie winter. Consider this your essential guide for when the wind picks up or the thermometer dips below freezing.
Yummy House
$ | (605) 338-6888 | WEBSITE
Our favorite dim sum destination in Sioux Falls is Yummy House. The pork belly, fragrant and flavorful with a Malaysian Chinese flair, will be devoured by everyone at the table in record time. The dish is one of the best on the menu at this cozy spot and the edible embodiment of comfort food.
China Express
$ | (605) 339-1881 | WEBSITE
At this Sioux Falls staple, classic Chinese-American dishes are basically the only thing on the menu, aside from sides like crab rangoons and extra crispy egg rolls. The meal that reigns supreme is the one featuring fat egg rolls that shatter with each bite. It comes with fluffy fried rice (get the beef & broccoli version) and plump crab rangoons, plus a side of warm sweet and sour sauce that cuts through the richness of the plate.
This place gets quiet around dinner, but orders come out fast, and you’ll be downing orange chicken in no time.
HuHot Mongolian Grill
$ | (605) 221-1200 | WEBSITE
It’s hard to choose our favorite part of the experience at HuHot Mongolian Grill, but the customizable sauce selection edges out the fresh ingredients just a little bit, thanks to the creativity. It has a touch of adventure, and variety that can only be matched by that one friend’s complicated spreadsheet about fantasy football. The grill station is not to be upstaged, though—it’s lively with a little bit of theater, and even the bustling dining room can’t distract from the sizzling show.
Vegetarian options are available if you need them (though you probably won’t miss meat), and if you’re not one to deny yourself a good thing, you can also get all-you-can-eat with the seafood and tofu.
Golden Bowl Restaurant
$ | (605) 332-2768 | WEBSITE
This Sioux Falls spot needs no introduction, but we’ll give one anyway—Golden Bowl’s Mongolian Beef is worth the years-long reputation it’s built over 25 years. We’d eat their intensely flavorful crab rangoon by the dozen. And you should, too. Stop by to get your hands on the three-person lunch special. It’s loaded with melt-in-your-mouth almond chicken and is the centerpiece of every table.
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
$ | (605) 335-3388 | WEBSITE
If it wasn’t obvious from the name, this casual Sioux Falls spot specializes in variety. Specifically, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and damn, they do it well. The spread looks overwhelming at first glance, but you’ll quickly realize that the stations are mostly just slightly different combinations of these excellent hibachi items, fresh sushi, and classic Chinese dishes. We recommend the veggie sushi—it’s freshly made, slightly crisp, and flavorful.
It’s the perfect companion for these wonderful options and that huge koi pond.
Royal Palace Chinese Restaurant
$ | (605) 361-8885 | WEBSITE
You’re likely at this Chinese spot with your orange chicken blinders on, and while this welcoming eatery does a great rendition of their signature dish, you shouldn’t overlook their Happy Family. The colorful stir-fry, served in a nest of crispy noodles that crackle with each bite, is packed with shrimp, chicken, and beef that blend into tender, flavorful morsels with a single forkful. They come in regular or chef-suggested portions, but you’ll want chef-suggested.
Saigon Panda
$ | (605) 335-8825 | WEBSITE
The crab Rangoon at this Sioux Falls spot gets most of the attention, but the humble restaurant also knows their way around an outstanding noodle soup. The Pho with tendon and steak features perfectly chewy noodles and a rich, aromatic broth you’ll finish right down to the last drop. It’s also loaded up with tender slices of beef, fresh herbs, and a generous pile of bean sprouts. Round things out with some Schezwan chicken and the shrimp fried rice, and you’re all set for a satisfying meal.
Imperial Garden | Chinese Restaurant
$ | (605) 339-8582 | WEBSITE
Hot & sour soup is the standout at this reliable Chinese spot in Sioux Falls—the broth has a perfect balance that hits every note. Do everything in your power, short of rushing here in sneakers, to get a bowl—the soup has so much depth that your taste buds will need a moment to process its comforting warmth. When you’re done savoring the soup, the easy phone ordering system makes getting more a breeze so you can enjoy every last drop without leaving home.
Fortune Chinese Restaurant
$ | (605) 332-5858 | WEBSITE
You’ll find solid Chinese classics at Golden Dragon, Panda Express, and the other top spots across Sioux Falls. Fortune Chinese Restaurant is one of the few that offers General Tso’s chicken—and for that we are grateful. It’s crispy, comes with a sweet-spicy sauce, and is piled high with tender chicken that gives the dish some satisfying crunch. There are many Chinese restaurants across town, but we love the Fortune original that’s always bustling with takeout orders and dine-in groups.
Panda Express
$ | (605) 275-8838 | WEBSITE
Yes, we know, it’s a fast-food chain. But grabbing Chinese-inspired food this consistent is worth it. The orange chicken is iconic. The chicken pieces are crispy and the right amount of saucy. The chow mein noodles are savory-rich, and the fried rice side adds texture. This is an A+ fast-casual meal and everyone in the dining area knows it.
Golden Harvest | Chinese Restaurant
$ | (605) 332-2323 | WEBSITE
While everything at Golden Harvest is worth a detour, we would push someone out of the way to get the last of the house wonton soup. It’s exceptional Chinese food at its best with homemade dumplings combined with a showstopping broth, tender wontons, a generous portion of vegetables, and a savory base. It’s so good you’ll immediately start planning your return visit. But be forewarned, this cozy restaurant in Sioux Falls is prone to running out of their crispy fish.
So make sure that follow-up visit is an early dinner.