We Ranked The 8 Best Chinese Restaurants In Mississippi, And These Made Our List
A steaming bowl of wonton soup can turn a long Mississippi road trip into a happy one. We went looking for Chinese restaurants across the state where families can sit down, relax, and eat well without spending a fortune.
Some sit inside grocery stores, some fill plates from buffets, and one even shares space with a seafood boil kitchen. Each spot below earned its place for a different reason, so you can pick the one that fits your crew and your route.
1. Mr. Chen’s Authentic Chinese Restaurant, Jackson, MS
Tucked behind the aisles of an Asian grocery store off the I-55 frontage road, this dining room rewards anyone curious enough to walk past the shelves. Everything is cooked to order and brought to your table, which makes the setting feel calmer than most quick Chinese spots.
Roast duck, crispy oysters, and Kung Pao chicken anchor the menu, while Chen’s Crazy Spicy Chicken gives heat lovers something to talk about on the ride home. Dumplings are a must, and steamed versions come in a vegan form.
A full vegetarian and vegan menu includes Sizzling Tofu and bok choy with black mushroom, and dishes can be requested without MSG.
Parents will appreciate the high chairs and the quiet room. While food cooks, kids can wander the market and spot unfamiliar cooking tools, snacks, and ingredients, which turns waiting time into a mini field trip.
A wide range of hot and cold teas rounds things out.
Most meals land between $10 and $20 per person. Doors open at 11 AM daily, closing at 9 PM most nights and 9:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Weekday mornings are the calmest, while weekend afternoons draw a crowd. Free parking and reservations make planning easy.
2. Ding How Asian Bistro, Ridgeland, MS
Soup sets the tone in Ridgeland. Ding How’s House Special Noodle Soup, hot and sour soup, and chicken broth egg drop soup give families a warm starting point before the main plates arrive, and the portions tend to run generous.
From the parking lot, the bistro on Old Canton Road looks modest, yet the room inside opens up more than expected. That extra space matters when you are wrangling a group, and the cozy, quiet mood helps everyone settle in.
High chairs and a kids’ menu remove a lot of guesswork for parents.
Sesame chicken is the signature, though crispy orange beef, lo mein, crab cheese wontons, and gyoza all have their fans. The kitchen also cooks Thai dishes and hibachi chicken, so a picky eater and an adventurous one can both find a match.
Full vegan and vegetarian menus widen the choices further.
Plan around Wednesday, when the bistro is closed. Other days start at 11 AM, running until 9:30 PM, with later hours until 10:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sunday afternoon is the busiest stretch, so reservations help. Curbside pickup and free parking make takeout simple, and most meals cost $10 to $20 per person.
3. South China Chinese Restaurant, Gulfport, MS
Buffets live or die by freshness, and South China keeps its trays turning over. The spread on Courthouse Road is small on purpose, which means entrees stay hot and get refilled often instead of sitting under lamps for an hour.
Cantonese-inspired cooking shapes the menu here. Shrimp dishes taste clean and bright rather than buried in heavy sauce, Szechuan shrimp brings a little kick, and the fried rice comes seasoned with steady care.
Egg drop soup is the comfort pick, especially when a breeze rolls in off the Gulf on a cool evening.
For families, an all-you-can-eat setup solves a common headache: kids can sample a spoonful of several things and go back for the winners. High chairs are available, the room stays quiet and cozy, and service moves quickly.
A to-go buffet option works well for beach days when nobody wants to sit still.
Hours run 11 AM to 9:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and the restaurant closes on Sundays. Wednesday through Friday afternoons see the biggest lunch rush.
Expect to spend $10 to $20 per person, with free parking, curbside pickup, and catering if you are feeding a reunion crowd.
4. Bamboo Restaurant | Chinese Cuisine, D’Iberville, MS
Humble buildings sometimes hide the friendliest kitchens on the coast. Bamboo, on Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville, keeps things cheery and unfussy, and its cooks make food fresh to order rather than scooping from steam trays.
General Tso’s chicken arrives with a real crunch, and a General Tso’s pork version gives regulars something different to try. Crab Rangoon, egg drop wonton soup, and shrimp fried rice are reliable crowd pleasers.
For something a bit more old-school, shrimp with lobster sauce and Mandarin chicken show the menu goes deeper than the basics.
Lunch deals are the smart play for families passing through between Biloxi attractions. Combos keep costs low, and portions are sized to satisfy without waste.
High chairs, a cozy room, and full vegan and vegetarian menus mean nobody gets left out.
Bamboo opens every day of the week from 11 AM to 9:30 PM, which is handy when other places are closed. Friday and Sunday evenings bring the busiest crowds, and reservations are not taken, so arriving early helps.
Delivery and takeout are both available, parking is free, and most diners spend between $10 and $20 per person.
5. Asian Express, Hattiesburg, MS
Speed is the selling point in Hattiesburg, and Asian Express delivers it without cutting corners. Counter service keeps lines moving, and a drive-through window is a gift for parents with sleeping toddlers in the back seat.
Lo mein and egg rolls lead the long menu, with sesame chicken as a standout favorite. Kung pao shrimp, vegetable delight, and shrimp fried rice all come out hot and fresh.
Kids tend to light up at the Chinese donuts, a sweet little bonus that makes a quick stop feel like a treat.
Inside, the dining room on Lincoln Road Extension stays clean, casual, and quiet, so eating in is an easy option too. College students keep the place busy, which is a good sign the kitchen turns food over fast.
A full vegetarian menu adds healthy options for anyone skipping meat.
Hours start early, at 10:30 AM, which helps if you want a meal before heading out of town. The restaurant closes at 8:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and stays closed on Sundays.
Friday evening is the rush. Reservations are not taken, parking is free, and prices sit around $10 to $20 per person.
6. New Panda / JZ Seafood – Oxford MS, Oxford, MS
Two kitchens, one address, and zero arguments about where to eat. On Jackson Avenue West in Oxford, New Panda handles Chinese classics while JZ Seafood next door cooks bold seafood boils with its own seasoning blend.
That setup solves a real family problem. One child wants orange chicken, another wants crawfish, and a parent is craving egg drop soup.
New Panda covers General Tso’s chicken, house special fried rice, house special lo mein, gyoza, and vegetable spring rolls, while the seafood side brings shrimp and crawfish to the table. The chicken wings have earned a loyal following of their own.
Families will find high chairs, a kids’ menu, and free wi-fi, which is helpful during a long weekend of Ole Miss sightseeing. The room is casual and quiet, and service is quick.
Catering is available too, along with delivery and takeout.
Doors open at 11 AM and close at 10 PM, every day except Tuesday, when the restaurant is closed. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings bring the biggest crowds, so reserving ahead is wise during game weekends.
Prices average $10 to $20 per person, and free parking is easy to find.
7. China Capital, Tupelo, MS
Tupelo families have a dependable answer for Sunday lunch after church or a weekday dinner after soccer practice. China Capital, on North Gloster Street, pairs a buffet with a menu of classic Asian dishes, giving diners the choice to graze or order.
Calm is the word that best fits the dining room. The space feels cozy and comfortable, the staff are polite and attentive, and the mood stays quiet even when tables fill up.
That kind of setting lets parents actually enjoy a conversation while the kids work through their plates.
All-you-can-eat service is perfect for growing appetites, and a kids’ menu plus high chairs help younger guests. Vegetarian diners have a full menu of their own, and a solid tea selection adds something warm to sip.
Service moves quickly, a plus if you are squeezing a meal in before visiting Elvis Presley’s birthplace across town.
China Capital opens at 11 AM and closes at 9 PM, every day except Tuesday. Friday afternoon into evening and Saturday evening are the busiest times, so reservations make sense then.
Expect $10 to $20 per person. Takeout is available, though delivery is not, and parking is usually plentiful.
8. Asian Foods Market-Restaurant, Starkville, MS
Dim sum and hot pot in northeast Mississippi? Asian Foods Market-Restaurant in Starkville makes it happen, serving Cantonese-style dishes that are rare in this part of the state.
Half the fun starts before you sit down. The building on Highway 12 doubles as a market stocked with imported specialty groceries, so kids can browse colorful snacks and unfamiliar ingredients while parents pick up supplies.
Bubble tea is a favorite treat for younger guests, and it makes a sweet reward after a long drive.
The menu is large, covering standard Chinese-American plates like Mongolian beef alongside more traditional choices. Servers know the dishes well and can guide first-timers toward something approachable.
Hot pot is a hands-on meal that turns dinner into a group activity, which older kids usually love.
High chairs, free wi-fi, and a full vegetarian menu make it easy for families and Mississippi State visitors. Hours run 10 AM to 8 PM most days, stretching to 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and the restaurant closes on Tuesdays.
Thursday through Saturday evenings get busy, so reservations help. Most meals cost $10 to $20 per person, with free parking out front.