Best Chinese Food in Scottsdale
Dim sum, dumplings and neighborhood takeout
- No. 1Dim sum
- No. 4Closed Tuesdays
- No. 8Started in Scottsdale in 1993
By John Apolinar
Finding the best Chinese food in Scottsdale takes a little digging, but it's worth it. There's all-you-can-eat dim sum on Via Linda, soup dumplings at Fashion Square, family-run spots in strip malls and the brand that started right here in 1993. These are the eight I'd order from.
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Ranked by Scottsdale ScoopScottsdale Ranch / Via Linda
Chef J Dim Sum & Chinese Bistro
Dim sum, including all-you-can-eat Chef J is my pick for dim sum in Scottsdale, and they even offer all-you-can-eat dim sum. Open daily, opening at noon on Sundays.
The short list: Dim sumAll-you-can-eat option.
Old Town / Fashion Square
Din Tai Fung
Famous soup dumplings Din Tai Fung is on the lower level of Fashion Square and it's all about the xiao long bao. Expect a wait at peak times.
The short list: Soup dumplingsFashion Square.
Shea Corridor
Jade Palace
Jade Palace has been a Scottsdale go-to for years. The Shea location has a huge menu with duck, seafood, noodles and party trays for a crowd.
The short list: Big menuParty trays.
Scottsdale Ranch
Hao Hao Chinese Restaurant
Hao Hao is a small, authentic Chinese spot on Via de Ventura. Open 11 AM to 9 PM and closed on Tuesdays.
The short list: Closed Tuesdays.
South Scottsdale (Hayden)
Mandarin Kitchen
Mandarin Kitchen is a no-fuss spot on Hayden that's open daily from 11 AM to 8:30 PM. Great for takeout night.
The short list: Open dailyTakeout.
Scottsdale Quarter
Liz Modern Asian
Liz Modern Asian is at Scottsdale Quarter and serves modern Chinese dishes. It's a nice sit-down option up north, open until 9 PM Monday through Saturday.
The short list: Scottsdale QuarterSit-down.
East Scottsdale (Via Linda)
George & Son's Asian Cuisine
George & Son's is a family-run Chinese spot on the east side, open daily from 11 AM to 9:30 PM.
The short list: Family-runOpen daily.
Scottsdale Waterfront
P.F. Chang's
P.F. Chang's opened its very first restaurant at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 1993. It later moved to the Waterfront, where you can still eat at the hometown location.
The short list: Started in Scottsdale in 1993.
The method
How I picked these
I picked restaurants with a Scottsdale address that serve Chinese food and are open now. I checked each on its own site plus Yelp, Restaurantji or Uber Eats in November 2026. I skipped spots that are more pan-Asian than Chinese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get dim sum in Scottsdale?
Chef J Dim Sum & Chinese Bistro on Via Linda. They even do all-you-can-eat dim sum.
Did P.F. Chang's start in Scottsdale?
Yes. The first P.F. Chang's opened at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 1993. Today it's at the Scottsdale Waterfront.
Where can I get soup dumplings in Scottsdale?
Din Tai Fung on the lower level of Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Which Scottsdale Chinese restaurant is closed on Tuesdays?
Hao Hao on Via de Ventura is closed Tuesdays.
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