# Best Chinese Food in Scottsdale: 8 Local Picks (2026) > The best Chinese food in Scottsdale: dim sum, soup dumplings, family-run takeout and the hometown of P.F. Chang's. Addresses and hours for each. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-chinese-food-scottsdale --- [Food and Drink](/hubs/food-and-drink) # Best Chinese Food in Scottsdale Dim sum, dumplings and neighborhood takeout - No. 1 Dim sum - No. 4 Closed Tuesdays - No. 8 Started in Scottsdale in 1993 ![Best Chinese Food in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-chinese-food-scottsdale-din-tai-fung-scottsdale-a3862053-960.webp) ![Portrait of John Apolinar](/john.webp) By **John Apolinar** · Updated Nov 1, 2026 · 8 spots 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. Want the full list? Browse the [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link). In this guide 8 spots The map Where these spots are Filter by area Showing all 8 spots. ## Scottsdale, by area Nothing in this guide is in that area. 1. 1 Scottsdale Ranch / Via Linda ### [Chef J Dim Sum & Chinese Bistro](https://www.chefjscottsdale.com/) ![Chef J Dim Sum & Chinese Bistro in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-chinese-food-scottsdale-chef-j-dim-sum-chinese-bistro-55d4dc73-1200.webp) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.chefjscottsdale.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/chef-j-dim-sum) 2. 2 Old Town / Fashion Square ### [Din Tai Fung](https://dtf.com/en-us/locations/scottsdale) ![Din Tai Fung in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-chinese-food-scottsdale-din-tai-fung-scottsdale-a3862053-960.webp) 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. [Visit Website](https://dtf.com/en-us/locations/scottsdale)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/din-tai-fung-scottsdale) 3. 3 Shea Corridor ### [Jade Palace](https://shea.jadepalace-az.com/) 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. [Visit Website](https://shea.jadepalace-az.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/jade-palace-shea) 4. 4 Scottsdale Ranch ### [Hao Hao Chinese Restaurant](https://www.haohaoaz.com/) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.haohaoaz.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/hao-hao-chinese-restaurant) 5. 5 South Scottsdale (Hayden) ### [Mandarin Kitchen](https://www.mandarinkitchen6941hayden.com/) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.mandarinkitchen6941hayden.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/mandarin-kitchen-scottsdale) 6. 6 Scottsdale Quarter ### [Liz Modern Asian](https://lizmodernasianrestaurant.com/) 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. [Visit Website](https://lizmodernasianrestaurant.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/liz-modern-asian) 7. 7 East Scottsdale (Via Linda) ### [George & Son's Asian Cuisine](https://www.georgeandsonsasiancuisine.com/) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.georgeandsonsasiancuisine.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/george-and-sons-asian-cuisine) 8. ### Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. 9. 8 Scottsdale Waterfront ### [P.F. Chang's](https://locations.pfchangs.com/az/scottsdale/) 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. [Visit Website](https://locations.pfchangs.com/az/scottsdale/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/pf-changs-scottsdale-waterfront) 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. ## Find more in the directory [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link) - Hao Hao Chinese Restaurant - Chef J Dim Sum & Chinese Bistro - Din Tai Fung - Jade Palace - Mandarin Kitchen - Best Thai & Asian Food in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Cheap Eats in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Restaurants in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Patios in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Date Night Spots in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks ## Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. Free. Weekly. Unsubscribe anytime.