Where to eat Chinese food in Madison.

Madison has no Chinatown listed on the Wikipedia page of U.S. Chinatowns. State Street, the downtown pedestrian street near the Capitol, holds the noodle, Sichuan, and late-night Chinese-American picks. Old Middleton Road, Grand Canyon Drive, and Mineral Point Road are separate addresses, and the hot pot pick is on Williamson Street.

7 restaurants · 6 list delivery · checked September 30, 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: hand-pulled noodles, a bamboo steamer of dumplings, a plate of mapo tofu, and a small hot-pot bowl, with tea and chopsticks beside a window at dusk.
An imagined Madison-inspired table. AI illustration, not a restaurant photograph.

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Noodles and soup dumplings on State Street

Ruyi is at 334 State St and is closed Tuesday. Order Xiao Long Bao (6 pcs) at $8.99, Soup Dumplings with pork and chives (6 pcs) at $8.99, and the vegetable and tofu hand-pulled noodle at $12.99. The ordering page lists pickup only.

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle

Dim sum on Grand Canyon Drive

Nani is at 518 Grand Canyon Drive and is closed Wednesday. The food menu lists Siu Mai at $7.50 and Xiao Long Bao at $7.95, with no separate dim sum hour. ChowNow prices differ, so use the food-menu figures when you are comparing plates.

Nani

Hot pot takeout on Williamson Street

Double 10 is at 600 Williamson St E, not on State Street. The site says hot pot is for dine-in and Northeast Chinese food is for takeout. Chowbus listed Lamb Skewers (4) at $10.00, Red Wonton (8) at $9.00, and Garlic Bok Choy at $14.00.

Double 10

Different kitchens, different meals.

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle

Hand-pulled noodles and soup dumplings

State Street

334 State St, Madison, WI 53703608-298-7669

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle is at 334 State St and describes itself as a Chinese noodle restaurant serving hand-pulled noodles. The ordering menu also lists soup dumplings, xiao long bao, roast duck noodles, and a vegetable and tofu noodle. It is the State Street pick when the meal is noodles or dumplings rather than a dim sum service.

Build an order. Order Xiao Long Bao (6 pcs), Soup Dumplings with pork and chives (6 pcs), and a hand-pulled noodle such as Vegetable and Tofu or Spicy Beef. Roast Duck is listed as a noodle and as a rice plate. Vegetable Cold Noodle and Tofu with Rice are also on the ordering menu. Crystal Shrimp Dumpling (10 pcs) is listed separately from the soup dumplings.

Before you go. The contact page lists Monday 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, Tuesday closed, and Wednesday-Sunday 11:00 AM-9:00 PM. The ordering page lists pickup 11:00 AM-9:00 PM and Delivery: Not Available. On Wednesday evening it showed Closed, which matches the 9:00 PM close, not a permanent closure. No reservation page was published.

Dishes to know. Soup dumplings

Pickup only The operator ordering page lists Pickup 11:00 AM-9:00 PM and Delivery: Not Available as of 2026-09-30. No delivery platform, fee, or radius is shown.

Menu snapshot

Xiao Long Bao (6 pcs) $8.99 · Soup Dumplings, pork and chives (6 pcs) $8.99 · Vegetable and Tofu hand-pulled noodle $12.99

Operator online ordering menu at orderonlinemenu.com, read 2026-09-30. The site menu page lists the same dish names without prices. Dine-in prices are not separately published. 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 September 30, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Taste of Sichuan

Sichuan dinner, including a vegetarian section

State Street

515 State St, Madison, WI 53703608-819-6780

Taste of Sichuan is at 515 State St and runs an online menu with a Spicy Sichuan Peppercorn section, a Vegetarian section, and a separate American Chinese Cuisine section. Use it for Sichuan fish, beef, and tofu dishes on State Street. Fried pork dumplings are on the all-day appetizer list, not on a published dim sum schedule.

Build an order. From the Spicy Sichuan Peppercorn section, order Spicy Sichuan Fish and Spicy Sichuan Beef, then add Ma Po Tofu from the pork section or Home Style Tofu from the Vegetarian section. Fried Pork Dumplings (6) and Vegetable Spring Roll (2) are appetizers. The American Chinese section is a different part of the same menu.

Before you go. The ordering page showed Open 11:00 AM-9:45 PM, and the page hours data lists 11:00 AM-9:45 PM every day. The phone on that page is 608-819-6780. The order type on screen was Pick up. No reservation link was published. Requests for extra items may add a charge that is not calculated on the online order, per the menu note.

Dishes to know. Mapo tofu

Delivery: direct The operator home page says WE DELIVER and that no registration is required to order online. The order page opened on Pick up. No delivery fee, minimum, or radius was shown as of 2026-09-30.

Menu snapshot

Spicy Sichuan Fish $19.99 · Ma Po Tofu $16.95 · Home Style Tofu $14.95

Operator online ordering menu, read 2026-09-30. Appetizer prices were visible on the rendered order page. Sichuan and vegetarian prices are from the menu data on the same ordering site. Dine-in prices are not separately published. Ma Po Tofu is listed in the pork section, not the vegetarian section. 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 September 30, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Asian Kitchen

Late Chinese-American order on State Street

State Street

449 State St, Madison, WI 53703608-255-0571

Asian Kitchen is at 449 State St. Its ordering site describes Chinese and Asian cuisine and lists General Tso's chicken, lo mein, fried tofu, and vegetable dumplings. The hours data runs into the early morning, so it is the late State Street pick rather than a Sichuan or dim sum kitchen.

Build an order. Order Fried Tofu with ginger sauce, Vegetable Roll (2), and New Style Steamed Pork Dumplings (10). Crispy Deep Fried Vegetable Dumplings (10) are also on the appetizer list. General Tso's Chicken and Beef Lo Mein (Qt.) are on the same ordering menu if you want a larger plate.

Before you go. The location page listed Wednesday, September 30 hours as 6:00 PM-3:00 AM, and the page said Open 6:00 PM-3:00 AM. The hours data lists Tuesday through Sunday 6:00 PM-3:00 AM and does not list Monday. Delivery is on a separate page. No reservation link was published.

Delivery: via apps The operator delivery page says it delivers within a 5 mile radius, minimum order $25, delivery fee $4.99, fulfilled by third-party delivery services. It does not name the service.

Menu snapshot

Fried Tofu (w. Ginger Sauce) $11.99 · Vegetable Roll (2) $4.99 · Steamed Pork Dumplings (10) $11.99

Operator online ordering menu, rendered 2026-09-30. The same site's menu data lists General Tso's Chicken at $16.99 and Beef Lo Mein (Qt.) at $15.99. Dine-in prices are not separately published. 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 September 30, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Taigu

Shanxi and Cantonese noodles, not on State Street

Old Middleton Road

5372 Old Middleton Rd, Madison, WI 53705608-621-3817

Taigu publishes 5372 Old Middleton Rd, Madison, WI 53705, and says it introduces dishes from the Shanxi region and the Canton region. The menu has hand-cut noodle substitutions, dan dan noodles, and vegetable plates marked vegetarian. It is the Old Middleton Road pick, not a State Street kitchen.

Build an order. Order Pan Fried Pork Chive Dumplings, Eggplant Dan Dan, and Tofu Noodles. Cat Ear Noodles are a $3 substitution on stir-fried noodle plates, not a separate entree price. Crispy Veggie Rolls and Scallion Pancake are also marked vegetarian. Garlic Shanghai Bok Choy is named on the home page; a separate price for that name was not on the dinner menu read.

Before you go. Home page hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM and 4:00 PM-8:30 PM, Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM and 4:00 PM-9:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM and 4:00 PM-8:00 PM, Monday closed. The site says dine-in seating stops 30 minutes before close. On Wednesday evening the ordering page said Not Accepting Orders, which matches the 8:30 PM close. Pickup is at 5372 Old Middleton Rd.

Dishes to know. Scallion pancakes

Delivery: direct The home page lists carry out, dine in, delivery, and catering, but names no platform, fee, or radius. The ordering page showed Pickup only and was not accepting orders after the Wednesday close.

Menu snapshot

Pan Fried Pork Chive Dumplings $12.95 · Eggplant Dan Dan $20.95 · Tofu Noodles $21.95

Operator dinner and weekend menu and online ordering page, read 2026-09-30. Cat Ear Noodles are listed as a $3 substitution, not as one of these three prices. A weekday lunch menu tab exists; these prices are the dinner and weekend menu. 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 September 30, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Nani

Dim sum plates and Sichuan stir-fry

Grand Canyon Drive

518 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI 53719608-826-9300

Nani publishes 518 Grand Canyon Drive and says it specializes in Chinese dim sum and Sichuan-style stir-fry. The food menu lists siu mai, shrimp dumplings, vegetable dumplings, xiao long bao, and mapo tofu marked vegetarian. It is the dim sum pick in this guide. No separate dim sum hour is published.

Build an order. Order Siu Mai, Shrimp Dumpling with Pea Tip, and Vegetable Dumpling from the dim sum list, then add Ma Po Tofu (V) or Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce (V). Xiao Long Bao is on the same food menu. BBQ Duck is listed at a half-duck price. ChowNow uses size labels and different prices, so do not mix those figures with the food-menu prices.

Before you go. The operator site lists hours as open daily 11:00 AM-9:00 PM and closed on Wednesdays. On Wednesday, September 30, the ChowNow page said it opens tomorrow at 11:15 AM, which matches the Wednesday closure, not a permanent closure. No separate dim sum window is published. The reservations page opened without a booking form, so no reservation link is listed.

Dishes to know. Mapo tofu, Soup dumplings, Siu mai

Delivery: direct The operator-linked ChowNow page lists Pickup and Delivery. No fee, minimum, or radius was shown. On Wednesday it offered the next slot tomorrow at 11:15 AM.

Menu snapshot

Siu Mai $7.50 · Shrimp Dumpling with Pea Tip $7.95 · Xiao Long Bao $7.95

Published food menu on nani.restaurant, read 2026-09-30. ChowNow listed Siu Mai Medium at $6.95 and Nani's Shrimp Dumpling Large at $7.95 the same evening. Those online prices are not the figures above. BBQ Duck is $21.95/Half on the food menu. 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 September 30, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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China Kitchen

Chinese-American carryout and late delivery

Mineral Point Road

6608 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705608-826-4432

China Kitchen is at 6608 Mineral Point Rd and says it serves house special udon, sweet and sour chicken, chicken with broccoli, and more. The site names Asian, Chinese, and Cantonese. The order menu is a Chinese-American list with lunch specials and a later delivery window than the State Street kitchens.

Build an order. For a dinner plate, order General Tso's Chicken, Vegetable Mei Fun, and Steamed Broccoli. Vegetable Egg Roll and Steamed Dumpling (8) are appetizers. Lunch specials, including Sauteed Mixed Vegetable, are a separate list served Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM with fried rice and an egg roll.

Before you go. The home page lists business, carryout, and delivery hours as Monday-Sunday 11:00 AM-11:55 PM. Lunch specials on the order page are Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The site says to order online for carryout or delivery. No fee or radius is published. No reservation link was published.

Delivery: direct The operator home page says to order online for carryout or delivery and lists delivery hours Monday-Sunday 11:00 AM-11:55 PM. No fee, minimum, or radius is shown.

Menu snapshot

General Tso's Chicken $12.99 · Vegetable Mei Fun $11.99 · Steamed Broccoli $9.99

Operator online order menu, rendered 2026-09-30. These are not the lunch-special prices. Lunch specials such as Sauteed Mixed Vegetable are $8.39 and are limited to Monday-Friday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. 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 September 30, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.

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Double 10

Dine-in hot pot and Northeast Chinese takeout

Williamson Street

600 Williamson St E, Madison, WI 53703608-630-9882

Double 10 publishes 600 Williamson St E and says it offers hot pot for dine-in and Northeast Chinese cuisine for takeout. The Chowbus menu lists mala tang and spicy bowl bases, roujiamo, lamb skewers, wontons, and garlic bok choy. It is a different trip from State Street and from the Old Middleton, Grand Canyon, and Mineral Point addresses.

Build an order. For takeout, order Lamb Skewers (4), Red Wonton (8), and Garlic Bok Choy. The Chowbus menu also lists Roujiamo and labels Hot Garlic Eggplant and Hot And Spicy Tofu as vegetarian. Mala Tang Base and Spicy Bowl Base are $2.99 plus a $15 minimum and can change with options, so they are not used as the plate prices here. The site says hot pot is for dine-in.

Before you go. The operator site lists Monday-Sunday 11:30 AM-9:30 PM. Chowbus listed Wednesday 11:00 AM-9:30 PM and was still showing an open state at 9:59 PM while saying orders were accepted until 9:30 PM. Use the website hours and call if you are going near close. No reservation link was published on the operator site.

Delivery: via apps The operator site is powered by Chowbus. The Chowbus page lists Delivery and Pickup and showed no fee, minimum, or radius before an address as of 2026-09-30.

Menu snapshot

Lamb Skewers (4) $10.00 · Red Wonton (8) $9.00 · Garlic Bok Choy $14.00

Chowbus online ordering menu for Double 10, rendered 2026-09-30. Mala Tang Base and Spicy Bowl Base were $2.99 with a plus sign and a $15 minimum. Those are not the three prices above. Dine-in hot pot prices are not separately published on the operator site. 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 September 30, 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.

State Street

Wikipedia describes State Street as a pedestrian zone in downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, running west to Lake Street at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Ru Yi Hand Pulled Noodle is at 334 State St, Taste of Sichuan at 515 State St, and Asian Kitchen at 449 State St.

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Old Middleton Road

Taigu publishes 5372 Old Middleton Rd, Madison, WI 53705, and describes Shanxi and Cantonese dishes. That address is not on State Street. The operator page says Madison, not a suburb name.

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Grand Canyon Drive

Nani publishes 518 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI 53719, and describes dim sum and Sichuan-style stir-fry. It is closed on Wednesdays. This is not a State Street address.

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Mineral Point Road

China Kitchen publishes 6608 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705, and lists carryout and delivery until 11:55 PM every day. It is a Chinese-American menu, not the State Street kitchens.

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Williamson Street

Double 10 publishes 600 Williamson St E, Madison, WI 53703, and describes dine-in hot pot plus Northeast Chinese takeout. Williamson Street is not State Street and not Old Middleton Road, Grand Canyon Drive, or Mineral Point Road.

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Congee and fried dough sticks. AI illustration, not a restaurant photograph.

Menus change. Check before you go.

Prices are a snapshot.
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Learn the dishes first.
Read the dish guides and regional starting points to decide what to order.

A little more clarity.

Where is Chinatown in Madison?

Madison, Wisconsin has no Chinatown page. A Wikipedia search for Chinatown Madison Wisconsin on 2026-09-30 said that page does not exist, and the Wikipedia article Chinatowns in the United States has no Wisconsin section. The restaurants in this guide publish addresses on State Street, Old Middleton Road, Grand Canyon Drive, Mineral Point Road, and Williamson Street.

Where can I get dim sum in Madison?

Nani at 518 Grand Canyon Drive lists dim sum on its food menu, including Siu Mai at $7.50, Shrimp Dumpling with Pea Tip at $7.95, and Xiao Long Bao at $7.95. The site lists hours of 11:00 AM-9:00 PM and closed on Wednesdays, and it does not publish a separate dim sum hour. Ru Yi on State Street lists soup dumplings and xiao long bao on its all-day ordering menu, which is not a dim sum service.

Where is Sichuan food in Madison?

Taste of Sichuan at 515 State St lists a Spicy Sichuan Peppercorn section, including Spicy Sichuan Fish at $19.99, and is open 11:00 AM-9:45 PM daily. Nani at 518 Grand Canyon Drive describes Sichuan-style stir-fry and lists Ma Po Tofu (V) at $16.95 on its food menu, and it is closed on Wednesdays. Double 10 describes Northeast Chinese food and hot pot, not a Sichuan restaurant.

Is Williamson Street the same trip as State Street or the west-side addresses?

No. State Street restaurants in this guide are at 334, 449, and 515 State St. Taigu is on Old Middleton Road, Nani is on Grand Canyon Drive, and China Kitchen is on Mineral Point Road. Double 10 is at 600 Williamson St E. Those are different published addresses. Wikipedia describes State Street as the downtown pedestrian street near the Capitol, running west toward the university campus.

Which of these Madison Chinese restaurants list delivery?

On 2026-09-30, Asian Kitchen listed third-party delivery within 5 miles, a $25 minimum, and a $4.99 fee. China Kitchen, Taste of Sichuan, Taigu, and Nani's ChowNow page list delivery without a published fee or radius. Ru Yi's ordering page says Delivery: Not Available. Double 10's Chowbus page lists Delivery and Pickup with no fee shown before an address.

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A guide you can check.

We selected 7 Madison 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 September 30, 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.