Next time you’re craving Chinese food in Durham, North Carolina, you’re in luck. This area is filled with great options for authentic Xiang, Cantonese, and other cuisines. Here are four of the best spots in and around Durham to grab a satisfying Chinese meal.
Happy China
At Happy China on Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard, you’ll find a menu loaded with mouth-watering options and a welcoming atmosphere. Open every day except Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., you can enjoy lunch or dinner for a great price. Start with an appetizer like Crab Rangoon and a refreshing drink. Classic dinner options include Sichuan Chicken or Singapore rice noodles. If you want to try something different, opt for a traditional Chinese dish like the Salt and Pepper Frog Legs, Lamb Tendo Noodle Soup, or the Shredded Pork with Lotus Root.
Shanghai Durham
On Hillsborough Road, Shanghai Durham is open every day from 11:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. with a break from 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. This local favorite offers authentic Cantonese-style food. Appetizers like lettuce wraps or jumbo shrimp will get you started off right. Authentic dishes like Steamed Chinese Broccoli in Oyster Sauce or Salt and Pepper Squid offer visitors the chance to try truly Chinese cuisine.
If you have a strong appetite, try the Emperor Combination dish, which comes with battered and deep-fried chicken breast, pork, and large shrimp mixed with red bell peppers and smothered in brown sauce. Another great option is the Hawaiian Szechuan Delight dish. This meal features shrimp, chicken, and beef, which is stir-fried with broccoli, snow peas, onions, carrots, yellow squash, baby corn, and cauliflower. Finish off your meal with some fried banana roll for dessert.
Dragon Inn
The Dragon Inn is open every day except Sundays and serves both lunch and dinner. Found in the Willowdale shopping center, this is an easy spot to stop for dinner after running errands. Menu items like jellyfish in garlic sauce and beef tripe in chili oil keep things very authentic. Dishes like Chinese Kung Pao Chicken and Moo Shu Pork are also available if you want to stick with something more common in American Chinese cuisine.
Red Lotus
Red Lotus Chinese Restaurant in Chapel Hill on South Elliot Road is family owned and has been serving the area since 2006. They are open throughout the week and offer several gluten-free menu items. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, you’ll love the Indian Yellow Curry dish that comes with your choice of chicken or shrimp, onions, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots all covered with a yummy yellow curry sauce. Other dishes worth a try include the Dan Dan Noodles and the Royal Hawaiian, which features crab meat, lobster tail, and shrimp.
If you’re looking for a great spot for a date night or just want to grab some yummy Chinese takeout stop by one of these spots around Durham. No matter which one you choose, they are all sure to please.
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