Where to eat Chinese food in Durham.

The six kitchens in this guide were read from their ordering pages on 2026-10-03. They are on W Main St at 910 (ZIP 27701), Sherron Rd at 121 (ZIP 27703), N Duke St at 3600 (ZIP 27704), Martin Luther King Junior Pkwy at 1839 (ZIP 27707). Item names, dollar amounts, hours and delivery wording are copied from those pages.

6 restaurants · 3 list delivery · checked October 3, 2026

An unranked, researched shortlist from operator menus and locations. No ratings, and no claimed visits. How we research.

AI illustration of An imagined shared Chinese table: a plate of dumplings, a bowl of rice and a pot of tea in warm evening light, with no restaurant signage.
An imagined Durham-inspired table. AI illustration, not a restaurant photograph.

A shorter path to dinner.

Choose an area, a kind of meal, or only restaurants that list delivery. These filters narrow the quick list; all 6 detailed profiles stay below.

6 restaurants to explore

“Lists delivery” means the operator’s ordering page or a checked platform listing showed delivery on October 3, 2026. Availability depends on your address and time. “Vegetarian options” means a specific option is named on the checked menu, not an allergen or cross-contact guarantee.

Ways to make a meal.

Chinese-American combination plates on W Main St

Rainbow Chinese Restaurant is at 910 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701. Order Pan Fried Dumpling (8) at $5.25 and D13 Tofu w. Vegetable at $6.75. The info page lists Monday 11:00 am – 10:30 pm.

Rainbow Chinese Restaurant

Dumplings and noodle plates on Sherron Rd

New China is at 121 Sherron Rd, Durham, NC 27703. Order Fried or Steamed Dumpling (8) at $4.95 and Vegetable Bean Curd Soup (Tofu) at $4.55. The info page lists Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm.

New China

Dumplings and noodle plates on N Duke St

Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant is at 3600 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704. Order Pan Fried Dumplings (8) at $7.25 and Vegetable Fried Rice at $5.95. The info page lists Monday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm.

Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant

Different kitchens, different meals.

Rainbow Chinese Restaurant

Chinese-American combination plates on W Main St

W Main St

910 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

Rainbow Chinese Restaurant is at 910 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701. The ordering page lists Pan Fried Dumpling (8) at $5.25, D13 Tofu w. Vegetable at $6.75 and D1 Sweet & Sour Chicken at $6.75.

Build an order. Order Pan Fried Dumpling (8) at $5.25 and D13 Tofu w. Vegetable at $6.75. D1 Sweet & Sour Chicken is listed at $6.75 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday 11:00 am – 10:30 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm. The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $2 within 2.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Delivery: direct The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $2 within 2.00 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Menu snapshot

Pan Fried Dumpling (8) $5.25 · D13 Tofu w. Vegetable $6.75 · D1 Sweet & Sour Chicken $6.75

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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New China

Dumplings and noodle plates on Sherron Rd

Sherron Rd

121 Sherron Rd, Durham, NC 27703

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

New China is at 121 Sherron Rd, Durham, NC 27703. The ordering page lists Fried or Steamed Dumpling (8) at $4.95, Vegetable Bean Curd Soup (Tofu) at $4.55 and Fried Chicken Wings at $4.55.

Build an order. Order Fried or Steamed Dumpling (8) at $4.95 and Vegetable Bean Curd Soup (Tofu) at $4.55. Fried Chicken Wings is listed at $4.55 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 10:30 pm. The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Pickup only The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Menu snapshot

Fried or Steamed Dumpling (8) $4.95 · Vegetable Bean Curd Soup (Tofu) $4.55 · Fried Chicken Wings $4.55

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant

Dumplings and noodle plates on N Duke St

N Duke St

3600 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant is at 3600 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704. The ordering page lists Pan Fried Dumplings (8) at $7.25, Vegetable Fried Rice at $5.95 and Fried Chicken Wings (4) at $7.35.

Build an order. Order Pan Fried Dumplings (8) at $7.25 and Vegetable Fried Rice at $5.95. Fried Chicken Wings (4) is listed at $7.35 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm. The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Pickup only The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Menu snapshot

Pan Fried Dumplings (8) $7.25 · Vegetable Fried Rice $5.95 · Fried Chicken Wings (4) $7.35

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Jumbo China & Grill

Dumplings and noodle plates on Martin Luther King Junior Pkwy

Martin Luther King Junior Pkwy

1839 Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Durham, NC 27707

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

Jumbo China & Grill is at 1839 Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Durham, NC 27707. The ordering page lists Steamed Dumplings (8) at $8.25, Vegetable Soup w. Tofu at $6.99 and A Fried Chicken Wings (4) at $8.79.

Build an order. Order Steamed Dumplings (8) at $8.25 and Vegetable Soup w. Tofu at $6.99. A Fried Chicken Wings (4) is listed at $8.79 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm and Sunday Closed. The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Pickup only The info page says Pickup only, so delivery is not listed. Confirm by phone.

Menu snapshot

Steamed Dumplings (8) $8.25 · Vegetable Soup w. Tofu $6.99 · A Fried Chicken Wings (4) $8.79

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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China Express

Dumplings and noodle plates on Hwy 54

Hwy 54

2223 NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

China Express is at 2223 NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713. The ordering page lists Pot Sticker (6) at $5.99, Napa Cabbage and Bean Curd Soup at $2.99 and Hot and Sour Soup at $1.60.

Build an order. Order Pot Sticker (6) at $5.99 and Napa Cabbage and Bean Curd Soup at $2.99. Hot and Sour Soup is listed at $1.60 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm and Sunday Closed. The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $2 within 4.90 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Delivery: direct The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $2 within 4.90 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Menu snapshot

Pot Sticker (6) $5.99 · Napa Cabbage and Bean Curd Soup $2.99 · Hot and Sour Soup $1.60

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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China Palace

Dumplings and noodle plates on Garrett Rd

Garrett Rd

5210 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707

The ordering page lists no phone number as of 2026-10-03, so none is published in this guide.

China Palace is at 5210 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707. The ordering page lists Fried Dumplings at $6.75, Vegetable Spring Roll at $2.00 and Egg Roll at $1.85.

Build an order. Order Fried Dumplings at $6.75 and Vegetable Spring Roll at $2.00. Egg Roll is listed at $1.85 on the same page.

Before you go. The info page prints Hours of Operation, including Monday Closed and Friday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm. The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $2 within 4.50 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Delivery: direct The info page lists DELIVERY FEE $2 within 4.50 miles. The hours panel also lists Delivery alongside Pickup.

Menu snapshot

Fried Dumplings $6.75 · Vegetable Spring Roll $2.00 · Egg Roll $1.85

Beyond Menu ordering page, read 2026-10-03. The three amounts are the item prices printed on that page. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification

Operator information checked October 3, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Choose a district. Then choose a table.

Martin Luther King Junior Pkwy at 1839 (ZIP 27707)

Fetched ordering pages print 1839 Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Durham, NC 27707.

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Hwy 54 at 2223 (ZIP 27713)

Fetched ordering pages print 2223 NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713.

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Garrett Rd at 5210 (ZIP 27707)

Fetched ordering pages print 5210 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707.

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AI illustration of pot stickers with a crisp fried face and pleated tops
Pot stickers. AI illustration, not a restaurant photograph.

Menus change. Check before you go.

Prices are a snapshot.
Each profile names the channel: dine-in menu, online ordering or a delivery app. Delivery apps commonly add fees and mark up dishes.
Delivery is address-specific.
A delivery listing shows a restaurant serves some addresses, not yours. Confirm on the restaurant’s own ordering page or by phone.
Learn the dishes first.
Read the dish guides and regional starting points to decide what to order.

A little more clarity.

Is there a Chinatown in Durham?

None of the ordering pages fetched on 2026-10-03 use the word Chinatown. The kitchens in this guide are on W Main St at 910 (ZIP 27701), Sherron Rd at 121 (ZIP 27703), N Duke St at 3600 (ZIP 27704), Martin Luther King Junior Pkwy at 1839 (ZIP 27707).

Where can I find dim sum or dumplings in Durham?

Rainbow Chinese Restaurant at 910 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701 lists Pan Fried Dumpling (8) at $5.25. None of the fetched pages use the words dim sum. The dumpling line above is the item printed on the 2026-10-03 page.

Which menus list Sichuan dishes in Durham?

Rainbow Chinese Restaurant at 910 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701 prints "D4 Hunan Chicken whatshot". That line was read on the ordering page on 2026-10-03.

Which of these Durham pages list a vegetable dish?

Rainbow Chinese Restaurant at 910 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701 lists D13 Tofu w. Vegetable at $6.75, and the item name does not include a meat word. The line was read on 2026-10-03.

Do these Durham restaurants list delivery?

On 2026-10-03, Rainbow Chinese Restaurant is direct; New China is pickup only; Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant is pickup only; Jumbo China & Grill is pickup only; China Express is direct; China Palace is direct. Where the page says Pickup only or lists no delivery column, confirm by phone.

All menu terms

A guide you can check.

We selected 6 Durham restaurants for different meals. This is not a numerical ranking or a record of dining visits. We checked operator menus, exact locations, delivery options and practical constraints on October 3, 2026, and left out places we could not verify.

Order suggestions are editorial. Food illustrations are locally generated AI images, not photographs of any restaurant. See the editorial approach. Other guides: all city guides.