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Version 7, February 2026 — Cantonese, Sichuan, Hot Pot, Dumplings, and the rise of Chifa
The Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Food In South Florida Version 7, February 2026 — Cantonese, Sichuan, Hot Pot, Dumplings, and the rise of Chifa
South Florida has always lagged behind the nation's largest Chinese-American communities. Tri-county has only about 40,000 Chinese residents — vs. 600k+ in NYC or 500k in LA — and for decades that translated to a dining scene leaning heavily on American-Chinese takeout and a handful of Cantonese banquet houses. Over the past 15 years, especially the last 5, that's changed. Specialists in dumplings, hot pot, Sichuan, and Taiwanese cafés have opened, while Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa) fusion has become a uniquely regional expression. This guide documents that transformation: legacy, regional specialists, and inventive fusion across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade. Pricing key: 💲 Inexpensive · 💲💲 Moderate · 💲💲💲 Expensive · 💲💲💲💲 Very Expensive.
185 E INDIAN TOWN RD #217, Jupiter
Licensee: GOURMET CHINESE INC
Dependable Cantonese standby for stir-fries, noodle soups, and comforting classics.
SEA6020718201 N US 1 STE E3, Jupiter
Licensee: LUCKY TREE LLC
Low-key Cantonese with dim sum favorites and a broad menu.
SEA60057387758 OKEECHOBEE BLVD STE6, West Palm Beach
Licensee: GRAND LAKE GROUP INC
Longstanding venue with a no-MSG policy. Recently changed ownership but remains a local fixture.
SEA60194812845 N MILITARY TRL #11, West Palm Beach
Licensee: CQD DRAGON 1 LLC
Family-friendly blend of American-Chinese standards and Cantonese banquet classics.
SEA60069871 TOWN CENTER RD STE 100, Boca Raton
Licensee: FARMER'S TABLE OTC LLC
Upscale Town Center mall room reimagining classic takeout dishes.
SEA60227571511 N OLD DIXIE HWY, Jupiter
Licensee: FU MANCHU GROUP INC
Refined Modern Asian takes on Chinese-American standards.
SEA60209569874 YAMATO RD SUITE 126, Boca Raton
Licensee: FU ZHEN SHUN LLC
West Boca mainstay for decades. Egg rolls, lo mein, combo platters.
SEA602019021401 POWERLINE RD UNIT 4, Boca Raton
Licensee: JIANG'S KITCHEN LLC
Recently under new ownership (2025); old-school takeout menu.
SEA60221203013 YAMATO RD B9, Boca Raton
Licensee: ORIENT DINER LLC
Five Spice group; quick, dependable American Chinese.
NOS60104381035 W GATEWAY BLVD SUITE 206-208, Boynton Beach
Licensee: BAMBOO GARDEN 98
Authentic Chinese hot pot with customizable broths and proteins.
SEA60215655450 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7 , Hollywood
Licensee: LEMONGRASS HARDROCK INC
Taiwanese-style with conveyor belt service and individual broth pots.
SEA16239646177 JOG RD STE D05-D06, Lake Worth
Licensee: THREE LOTUS LLC
Vietnamese-run venue offering Chinese-style hot pot. Cult following for dipping sauces.
SEA60223851801 NE 8 ST, Homestead
Licensee: FIVE SPICE VIETNAMESE PHO AND SUSHI BAR LLC
Modern Chinese-Vietnamese café: roast meats, noodle soups, dumplings, bubble tea.
SEA23313985483 BOCA DELRAY BLVD, Delray Beach
Licensee: BOCA DELRAY ASSN INC
Taiwanese-style café. Boba teas, dumplings, jianbing.
SEA6011565640 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach
Licensee: SF HAWKERS LLC
Polished Orlando-based chain spanning pan-Asian street food.
SEA60222901824 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale
Licensee: DUMPLING PANDA FTL LLC
Small dumpling shop, handmade steamed and pan-fried.
SEA16256152399 N FEDERAL HWY STE B, Boca Raton
Licensee: GUO TIE KING IV INC
Regional chain specializing in soup dumplings (xiao long bao).
SEA60232112445 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs
Licensee: H & W OPERATING GROUP LLC
Western Broward's premier Cantonese and Sichuanese restaurant since 2016. Editor note 2026-05: visited the kitchen personally; recent DBPR closures stemmed from a fired-employee retaliation complaint, not actual conditions. Issues resolved.
SEA1624194Formerly: Silver Pond
4285 N SR 7, Lauderdale Lakes
Licensee: KIRIN RESTAURANT LLC
Formerly Silver Pond. Cantonese, Dim Sum. Owned by the Gold Marquess family.
SEA16118471200 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach
Licensee: PEKING DUCK OF POMPANO LLC
Landmark for Americanized Cantonese dining; renovated under new ownership.
SEA16095676831 STIRLING RD, Davie
Licensee: HONG BBQ ASIAN FOOD LLC
Cantonese-style roast meat specialist. Char siu pork, roast duck, soy chicken.
SEA16253806708 STIRLING RD, Hollywood
Licensee: DRAGON WAH INC
Both American Chinese takeout and a more traditional Cantonese menu.
SEA160862710041 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines
Licensee: ORIENTAL GOURMET SA USA LLC
Cantonese + Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa) specialties. Dim sum + banquet plates.
SEA16175296820 STIRLING RD, Hollywood
Licensee: 1MIAMI HOLLYWOOD HOTPOT INC
Authentic Sichuan-style hot pot with signature beef tallow broth.
SEA16246142430 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise
Licensee: YGF MIAMI LLC
Sichuan Hot Pot specialist; varied broth and protein selection.
SEA16206332554 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs
Licensee: LAO HU TONG CORAL SPRINGS LLC
Stylish dumpling house: Shanghainese soup dumplings, Beijing-style noodles, Sichuan small plates. Opened 2025.
SEA16263371221 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs
Licensee: LICYKZ LLC
SEA16239072064 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines
Licensee: GUO TIE KING 2 INC
SEA16255442831 E COMMERICAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale
Successor to Master Ba's. Classic dim sum: har gow, shumai, buns.
162531619565 BISCAYNE BLVD STE FH9, Aventura
Licensee: YIP AVENTURA LLC
Gold Marquess team. Sleek takeout counter.
NOS233594419565 BISCAYNE BLVD STE FH9, Aventura
Licensee: YIP AVENTURA LLC
NOS233594411225 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar
Licensee: POKE MIRAMAR LLC
SEA16261621824 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale
Licensee: DUMPLING PANDA FTL LLC
SEA162561515973 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines
Licensee: C AND Z 15973 INC
Small Taiwanese-inspired noodle café; hand-pulled noodles and house dumplings.
SEA16251076712 STIRLING RD, Hollywood
Licensee: MR. MEI BAKERY RESTAURANT INC
Dongbei-style BBQ and hot pot hybrid. Grilled skewers and bubbling broth pots.
SEA16264211720 ALTON RD, Miami Beach
Licensee: MASTER'S DELI PIZZERIA INC
Modern hot pot with customizable broth bases.
SEA2326119620 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines
Licensee: HI POT FL INC
Sleek Taiwanese hot pot with multiple broth bases.
SEA16230985450 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7 , Hollywood
Licensee: LEMONGRASS HARDROCK INC
Fresh, high-quality broths with premium seafood.
SEA1623964Fort Lauderdale Area (location varies)
Cult-favorite truck for jianbing (Chinese crepes) and dumplings.
8525 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines
Licensee: PEMBROKE PINES HALL LLC
Micro food hall with five pan-Asian vendors. Gold Marquess team.
SEA16238231919 W HILLSBORO BLVD, Deerfield Beach
Licensee: HUI JING LLC
Revived 40-year classic under former Shanghai City team. Spotless renovation, all-day cash-only menu under $20.
SEA16095692787 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale
Licensee: S P RESTAURANT CORP
Upscale Chinese-American; elegant interior, Peking duck, lobster dishes.
SEA16151023520 N ANDREWS AVE, Oakland Park
Licensee: CHANG XIANG INC
Old-school strip mall takeout. Fried rice, egg rolls, classic combos.
SEA1620330Formerly: Christine Wan's
664 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale
Licensee: NUMBER WAN FAMILY
Formerly Christine Wan's. Reopened 2025 with refreshed look but nostalgic Chinese-American menu.
SEA162110014633 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar
Licensee: WANTAN LLC
Northernmost outpost of South Florida's best-known Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa) group.
SEA1622228207 N STATE RD 7, Margate
Licensee: AMJ YE INC
Family-run Chifa since 2009. Crispy wontons, stir-fried noodles, lomo saltado.
SEA16229753752 SW 64 AVE, Davie
Licensee: LUCKY MOY INC
Takeout-only Peruvian-Chinese with American Chinese classics.
SEA16146057148 N NOB HILL RD, Tamarac
Licensee: MING WAH NO 1 INC
Neighborhood institution for Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa) comfort food.
SEA16154245574 W SAMPLE RD, Margate
Licensee: LUCKY CITY INC
Unique Guyanese-Chinese fusion. Caribbean-seasoned fried rice, jerk-style wings.
SEA16136477991 BIRD RD, Miami
Licensee: TROPICAL CHINESE REST INC
One of Miami's most iconic Chinese restaurants. Dim sum carts on weekends, Peking duck.
SEA23178134441 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach
Licensee: FONTAINEBLEAU FLORIDA HOTEL LLC
Fontainebleau Hotel. Michelin-starred Cantonese; intricate dim sum, expertly roasted meats.
SEA23322218376 SW 40 ST, Miami
Licensee: HE & HO INC
Beloved neighborhood dim sum house. Shrimp dumplings, turnip cakes.
SEA231416110855 SW 72 ST UNIT 10, Miami
Licensee: CHAI & ZENG LLC
Casual Cantonese with loyal following. Dim sum, BBQ meats, lunch specials.
SEA2318389330 NE 167 ST, Miami
Licensee: KWOK AND YU INC
No-frills Cantonese barbecue: roast duck, soy chicken, crispy pork belly.
SEA2316051447 ESPANOLA WAY, Miami Beach
Licensee: YUE MIAMIBEACH INC
Vibrant Northern Chinese and Sichuan. Chili oil-drenched noodles, dumplings, bold stir-fries.
SEA233304511920 SW 8 ST, Miami
Licensee: SOUTHERN LONG GONG RESTAURANT LLC
Under-the-radar Sichuan gem. Heavy-handed chili oil and peppercorns.
SEA2317455600 BRICKELL AVE STE 125, Miami
Licensee: HUTONG MIAMI LLC
Glamorous Hong Kong transplant. High-end Sichuan and Northern Chinese.
SEA2336393237 NE 167TH ST, N Miami Beach
Licensee: G&C NEW STAR INC
Compact shop; Shanghainese dumplings and buns.
SEA233049419565 BISCAYNE BLVD STE FH9, Aventura
Licensee: YIP AVENTURA LLC
Casual dim sum counters from Gold Marquess team.
NOS2335944396 ALHAMBRA CIR UNIT 155, Coral Gables
Licensee: 396 CAFE, LLC
Modern small-plates blending Chinese dumplings with Japanese and Latin American flavors.
SEA2334467300 S BISCAYNE BLVD #C101, Miami
Licensee: NOVIKOV LLC
Upscale global chain; high-end Chinese and Japanese dishes.
SEA2331719801 BRICKELL AVE STE L60, Miami
Licensee: CG BRICKELL LLC
Multi-level Asian restaurant for Miami's nightlife scene.
SEA23349629899 SW 40 ST STE-A, Miami
Licensee: DU KANG LLC
SEA232333211768 SW 88TH ST, Miami
Licensee: CHIFA RESTAURANT LLC
SEA23264619899 SW 40 ST STE-A, Miami
Licensee: DU KANG LLC
SEA232333218800 NE 29 AVE STE 10, Aventura
Licensee: W2 TEAM LLC
Upscale American-Chinese; Peking duck and refined dim sum.
SEA233178918167 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura
Licensee: AGAVE PARTNERS LLC
Inside Reunion Ktchn Bar (parent license SEA2333800). Modern American-Chinese speakeasy concept opened 2025.
SEA23338002201 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach
Licensee: MC MIAMI ENTERPRISES LLC
Global luxury Chinese-American inside W South Beach. Theatrical service, classic Beijing duck.
SEA23322427775 NW 66 ST, Miami
Licensee: 50K TRAIL LLC
Toronto import; modernized Chinese-American with bold flavors and high design.
MFD23573125771 SW 137 AVE, Miami
Licensee: SILVER PALACE WOK INC
Neighborhood favorite balancing American-Chinese with Cantonese barbecue.
SEA23169017050 SW 8 ST, Miami
Licensee: EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT LLC
Classic Cuban-Chinese diner. Chow mein, chop suey, old-school specials.
SEA23031818736 SW 72 ST, Miami
Licensee: JAMAICA KITCHEN INC
Cult-favorite Jamaican-Chinese mashup. Jerk pork fried rice, pepper shrimp.
SEA23228859485 SW 160 ST, Miami
Licensee: SMITH M HOLLINGSHEAD VIVIENNE
Takeout-focused Jamaican-style lo mein, fried rice, pepper shrimp.
NOS2322225Open but mixed reputations — inconsistent food, bland flavors, or service lapses. Bucket assignment is data-driven; editor commentary stays.
4900 LINTON BLVD, Delray Beach
Licensee: SOON FAH INC
We liked the fried rice and the spare ribs, but for the portion sizes and overall value the cuisine feels tired, like its elderly clientele. With few other Delray options, still might be your best bet unless you go north or south.
SEA6007256Formerly: Shanghai City
7860 GLADES RD STE 105, Boca Raton
Licensee: MART 818 INC
Formerly Shanghai City. Large menu, complaints of bland execution and dated décor.
SEA600978211401 NW 12 ST #104, Miami
Licensee: KCG OF DOLPHIN MALL INC
Long-running neighborhood spot with mixed reviews. Critics cite unmemorable dishes.
NOS23284007626 PETERS RD, Plantation
Licensee: SERIOUS DUMPLINGS PLANTATION LLC
Marketed as a Dumpling King competitor. Underwhelming flavors and inconsistent service.
SEA1624765Documented DBPR violations, repeated emergency closures, or other serious food-safety concerns. Bucket assignment cross-checked against actual inspection records.
4640 HYPOLUXO RD STE 5, Lake Worth
Licensee: WONG'S FAMILY RESTAURANT LLC
21 HP violations and 3 emergency closures in the last 24 months. Was previously listed under Palm Beach Cantonese; data flags persistent sanitation issues — moved to AYOR.
SEA60209927860 GLADES RD STE 120-130, Boca Raton
Licensee: SHUO HUI CORP
3 emergency closures in the last 24 months despite the lively dining room. Moved from Hot Pot section to AYOR.
SEA60220301925 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach
Licensee: NEW SANG'S CORP
Ordered closed Oct 2, 2025: dead rodent under kitchen sink, 18 violations including dead roach activity, mold/slime on food-contact surfaces, food on floor. Previous closures Jul 2025, Mar 2025, May 2022, Apr 2017, Jul 2014 — persistent long-term pattern. Heavy weekend traffic continues.
SEA231834510101 SUNSET STRIP, Sunrise
Licensee: FJ HOSPITALITY INC
Formerly a dim sum favorite. Multiple 2023-2024 closures cited rodent activity and unsafe food storage.
SEA16220914145 NW 88 AVE, Sunrise
Once beloved for dim sum. Long history of health violations: rodent droppings, improper storage, multiple state-ordered shutdowns including 2025.
16130591242 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach
Licensee: SICHUAN FISH RESTAURANT INC
Also known as CY Chinese. At least 8 closures in 2024 due to severe hygiene conditions. Continues to operate.
SEA23209905301 N SR 7, Tamarac
Licensee: JL & WL CORPORATION
Once iconic for Cantonese roast meats. Repeated DBPR warnings and closures for sanitation lapses.
SEA1616975Restaurants that have permanently closed. Some left a strong legacy, others faded quietly.
801 Silks Run Unit 1580, Hallandale Beach
After 55 years, abruptly closed September 23, 2025, following the retirement of second-generation owner Mary Lee.
Formerly: Lucky Palace
Boca Raton
Formerly Lucky Palace; cleaner setting than its sister restaurant but lacked flavor punch. Closed August 2025.
3131 COMMODORE PLZ, Coconut Grove
Licensee: RF COMMODORE LLC
Trendy NYC import; creative dim sum and Chinese-American mashups. Closed early 2025.
SEA2337872Hollywood
Comforting rice noodle soup specialist. Space converted into Mr. Q's Crab House.
Lauderhill
Once celebrated for authentic Sichuan. Closed quietly October 2024.
Doral
Beloved Taiwanese spot praised for delicate, traditional dishes. Closed October 2024.
Key Biscayne
Casual island restaurant: American Chinese and light Cantonese. Closed late 2023.
5001 NW 72 AVE, Miami
Licensee: ECAFE LLC
Modern hot pot concept. Closed December 2024 — space reimagined into Dimsum Terminal.
NOS2334398Contributors: Jason Perlow, Bobby Huen, Gina Singh-Trotz, Ryan Feigenblatt, Titus Ruscitti, and Helen Bereznik-Grace (may her memory be a blessing).
Data sources: FRI. Built from DBPR public inspection records, Florida Sunbiz business filings, and Foursquare/OSS location data. All counts are derived from public records — no estimates or projections unless labeled as forecast.