Best 6 Chinese food in Guelph: A locals list (2025)

2 months ago | Ryan Waller, Guelph REALTOR® | Category: Best of Guelph

Bowl of stir-fried noodles with colorful vegetables and sesame seeds, showcasing a popular Chinese dish relevant to Guelph dining recommendations.

Our “Best Restaurants in Guelph” blog is one of the top-ranked results for local dining, but we’ve had a lot of requests for more cuisine-specific guides. So here it is: our top 6 picks for the best Chinese food in Guelph. These are long-standing local favourites we’ve personally ordered from many times, along with hidden gems worth discovering.

Woks Taste

Rays Chinese

Guelph BBQ

Royal City Chinese

Win Chinese

Super Happy Garden

Woks Taste

📍 10 Carden St, Downtown Guelph (across from City Hall)

Woks Taste has been a downtown staple for decades, and any restaurant that’s lasted this long is clearly doing something right. Their menu is split into Canadian-style and Chinese-style dishes — so you can choose your comfort level.

Prices are fair compared to other cuisines in the city, and they’re known for being accurate and on time.

Ryan’s Pick: Hot & Sour Soup

Beth’s Pick: Chicken with Ginger & Onion

Eat in? Yes (small space, décor is dated)

Delivery? Yes (extra charge)

Menu online? Yes

Order online? No – call 📞 519-822-1400

Ray’s Chinese

📍 35 Harvard Rd (Campus Estates Plaza)

A small but loyal following keeps Ray’s busy, especially with University of Guelph students. It’s located in a plaza that’s become a multicultural food hub, and Ray’s fits right in.

Their website is simple but includes both the menu and online ordering, which is a big plus.

Ryan’s Pick: Hunan Beef

Beth’s Pick: Moo Goo Guy Pan

Eat in? Yes

Delivery? Yes (extra charge)

Menu online? Yes

Order online? ✔ Yes

Guelph BBQ

📍 650 Scottsdale Dr

Guelph BBQ puts a slightly modern twist on traditional Chinese food while still offering classics like family combos. They’ve quickly built a strong local following.

Located at Stone and Scottsdale (across from the LCBO), it’s an easy pickup spot.

Ryan’s Pick: Hunan Beef

Beth Pick: Moo Goo Guy Pan

Website:guelphbbq.com

Eat in? Yes (small space)

Delivery? Yes (extra charge)

Menu online? Yes

Order online? No

Royal City Chinese

📍 241 Edinburgh Rd N

This is as nostalgic as it gets — classic 1980s-style Chinese dining with generous portions and all the familiar favourites. The décor hasn’t changed much, but that’s part of the charm for regulars.

Once known for its buffet, Royal City has moved away from it post-COVID. The online presence is basic, but it works.

Ryan’s Pick: Chicken Balls

Beth’s Pick: Wonton Soup

Website:royalcityrestaurant.com

Eat in? Yes (large space, dated décor)

Delivery? Yes (extra charge)

Menu online? Yes

Order online? No

Win Chinese

📍 1467 Gordon St (South Guelph)

A go-to for South Guelph residents, Win Chinese is tucked away in a small plaza and best known for its takeout and delivery. Seating is limited, but the portions are generous and well-presented.

Their website isn’t fancy, but you can easily find the menu.

Ryan’s Pick: Dinner for 3B (plenty of leftovers)

Beth’s Pick: Cantonese Chow Mein

Website:winchinesefood.com

Eat in? Yes (small seating area)

Delivery? Yes (extra charge)

Menu online? Yes

Order online? No

Super Happy Garden

📍 259 Grange Rd

Representing East Guelph, Super Happy Garden offers hearty portions and friendly service. It’s a great option for dine-in or takeout, and one of the few local Chinese restaurants with a full online ordering system (including best-seller recommendations).

Ryan’s Pick: Beef Steak with Thai Sauce

Beth’s pick: Chicken Red Curry

Website:super-happy-garden.com

Eat in? Yes (standard restaurant seating)

Delivery? Yes (extra charge)

Menu online? Yes

Order online? ✔ Yes

Have a favourite we missed?

This post is part of our Best of Guelph series. We’re more than just real estate experts, we love supporting local businesses and sharing our city’s food scene. Got a favourite Chinese restaurant we didn’t mention? Tell us at our homepage. https://bethandryan.ca

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