Best Chinese Restaurants in Stockholm

Surfers makes a shared table the starting point for exploring Chinese cooking. Sichuan influences sit within a wider interest in China’s regional food traditions, bringing contrasting seasonings and preparations into one meal. The staff encourage guests to order together and can help build a selection that works across the whole table.

The lively restaurant and drinks offering make it a natural choice for dinner with friends or a date with time to explore. Chinese spirits and rice wines add another route into the restaurant’s interests. Reserve the Norrlandsgatan location for an evening visit, and discuss the group menu directly when planning a larger gathering.

Restaurant China brings together traditional cooking from several Chinese provinces at its Ringvägen address. The round pavilion projecting from the building makes it easy to recognise, while the broad regional menu gives diners room to explore different styles within one restaurant. It suits a full dinner with friends or family around Skanstull.

Ordering several preparations for the table is a useful way to experience that range. Ask the staff for guidance when choosing a balanced shared meal, especially if guests have different spice preferences. A separate weekday lunch is also offered. Use the Södermalm address when making arrangements, as the Kungsholmen restaurant is a distinct branch.

Lu brings Cantonese cooking and Hong Kong street-food influences to Skånegatan beside Nytorget. The restaurant models its atmosphere on a family gathering, with different dishes arriving for everyone to share. That communal approach gives it a clear identity for an informal dinner with friends in this part of Södermalm.

Decide on the order together so that the meal offers variety across the table. Evening reservations are available, and larger parties follow a chef-selected menu, so check the group arrangement before booking. Lu also publishes a separate weekday lunch. Choose the Stockholm page when making plans: the restaurant’s Malmö location has its own menus and service information.

Xiang Yue offers home-style Chinese cooking in a small restaurant on Sturegatan. Its broad repertoire includes Sichuan influences, giving diners scope to explore different preparations in an understated setting. The food is the main reason to choose it for an everyday meal in Östermalm, particularly with a companion who enjoys ordering together.

Ask for help finding a balance of flavours and explain your preferred level of heat before ordering. The compact dining room suits a small, casual gathering, while takeaway offers an option for eating elsewhere. Check the current opening information before heading over, since Xiang Yue does not open every day of the week.

Waipo MOOD combines Chinese cooking with contemporary international influences in a restaurant designed for social dining. Smaller plates let two people explore several preparations together, making it an appealing choice for a dinner date in central Stockholm. The modern setting also suits a planned evening with friends who want to share the order.

Its weekend yum cha provides a separate reason to visit for dim sum in Stockholm. Tea accompanies a broader selection of small preparations, including steamed and fried styles. Choose the relevant service when reserving: weekday lunch, an evening meal and weekend yum cha are distinct offerings. This guide features the Jakobsbergsgatan restaurant inside MOOD.

Formosa makes hot pot a reason to gather around a table in Gamla Stan. A divided pot offers mild and hotter broth, while diners cook ingredients gradually and build the meal around their own preferences. The format suits friends who want time to talk, try different combinations and make the cooking part of the occasion.

Hot pot is offered for at least two diners, with the kitchen choosing the ingredients for the day. Formosa also serves a broader Chinese menu and shared set meals. Reserve through the restaurant’s website and mention hot pot if that is the reason for your visit, particularly when organising a group.

Lao Lao brings together food from different parts of China, guided by the cooking its founder grew up with. Its signature jianbing, a savoury filled crêpe rooted in northern Chinese street food, gives the restaurant a clear identity. Alongside the wider selection, it offers a useful way to explore Chinese cooking through a casual, approachable meal.

The Hornsgatan branch is particularly convenient for a weekday lunch, whether you are eating alone or meeting a friend between other plans. Saturday service extends later, while Sunday is closed. Lao Lao’s City restaurant on Barnhusgatan is a separate address with different hours, so check the branch before setting out.

Ox Lan centres its cooking on the hand-pulled noodles associated with Lanzhou in northwestern China. At the Sveavägen restaurant, the noodles’ texture is part of the appeal, with different widths offering a way to tailor the bowl to your preference. Beef noodle soup gives the kitchen its identity, supported by other noodle preparations and smaller accompaniments.

Choose it for a solo lunch or an uncomplicated meal with someone who enjoys exploring noodle traditions. The focused format makes a satisfying bowl the main event, while a side dish can add contrast without turning lunch into several courses. Takeaway and delivery provide other ways to try the restaurant.

Hongkist gives Cantonese cooking a neighbourhood setting on Linnégatan, close to Stureplan. Its chef’s background in Hong Kong informs the restaurant’s identity, while the wider menu gives companions room to explore different preparations. The modern, stripped-back interior keeps the focus on an informal meal together, making it useful for a dinner with friends or a relaxed catch-up.

A separate weekday lunch offering adds another reason to visit during the day. For dinner, reserve through the website or contact the restaurant directly, as seating is limited. Check the service for your chosen day: the restaurant’s regular schedule includes Sunday evening dining but currently closes on Saturdays.

Fang Yuan Shi Wu keeps the appeal of a dumpling meal straightforward. Handmade dumplings with different fillings are the main attraction at this small Södermannagatan restaurant, with dipping accompaniments letting you adjust the flavours as you eat. The modest dining room feels close to the kitchen, making the visit an informal food stop with little ceremony.

It suits an everyday lunch, a casual meal for two or takeaway when you would rather eat elsewhere. Other Chinese dishes give the menu some breadth, but dumplings remain the clearest reason to choose it. Its accessible price level also makes it useful when keeping the overall meal budget down matters.