• Emperor of China
    The very definition of “reliable,” from pot stickers to Peking duck, but the specialties are Hunan and Szechuan dishes. Try the cashew chicken or Sczechuan shrimp.
    426-1717
    $$ | Brownsboro Road/U.S. 42 | Chinese
  • P.F. Chang’s
    This chain combines the ambiance of an upscale steakhouse with Asian fare like the signature chicken or vegetarian lettuce wraps, and an array of spicy stir-fries.
    327-7707
    pfchangs.com
    $$ | Hurstbourne Corridor | Chinese
  • Sichuan Garden
    The kitchen at Sichuan Garden nails almost every dish on its lengthy menu that features authentic Chinese food and some Thai specialties.
    426-6767
    $$ | Jeffersontown | Chinese
  • Great Wok
    Chinese take-out at its best — with the accent on flavor, not MSG. Menu items are all less than $10, including tasty seafood combination dinners.
    634-1918
    $ | Preston Highway | Chinese
  • Oriental House
    This Chinese restaurant has been a St. Matthews staple for years. Traditional dishes, like braised duck web, may be a stretch for some, but the Oriental House beef and Chinese broccoli are also satisfying.
    897-1017
    $ | St. Matthews | Chinese
  • Jade Palace
    Chef specialties like Peking and Cantonese roast duck dot a menu of favorites like lo mein and shrimp royal cashew. It also has a lengthy dim sum menu.
    425-9878
    jadepalacelouisville.com
    $ | Lyndon/Anchorage | Chinese
  • Jasmine
    While American-Chinese dishes are available, the authentic dishes will please the adventurous eater. Try the spicy pan-fried pork, Szechuan wontons and stir-fry string beans.
    244-8896
    jasminelouisville.com
    $ | Middletown/Eastwood | Chinese