Chinese Restaurants in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield attracts its fair share of outdoor enthusiasts lured by the possibility of exploring the enchanting Fantastic Caverns. If that's not enough to entertain you, the natural wonders of the Ozarks are only a short drive away, as is the Buffalo National River, which can be explored by boat. On the culinary scene, Springfield has distinguished itself with an abundance of Chinese restaurants.

Hong Kong Inn Restaurants

This local chain has three locations in Springfield alone, attesting to its popularity. Reviewers give the highest rankings to the food at the East Sunshine location, although the chicken and poultry dishes at all three are reputedly quite tasty. With all menu items under $8.99, Hong Kong Inn is a good choice for families on the go.

1520 W. Battlefield St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 881-8008

1645 N. Glenstone
Springfield, MO
(417) 866-3382

1632 E. Sunshine
Springfield, MO
(417) 881-1113

hkirestaurant.net

Canton Inn

Canton Inn has been in business for more than twenty years, and has won awards and accolades for their cashew chicken in local competitions. There is also a take-out service, which is quite speedy---customers rarely have to wait. Nearly all of the main dishes on the menu cost less than $10, making it a budget-friendly lunch or dinner option.

Canton Inn
205 West Sunshine Street
Springfield, MO 65807-2654
(417) 862-5444
cantoninnchinesefood.com

Peking House

The sweet and sour chicken gets high marks from online reviewers at this local institution, which has been locally owned and operated since 1984. If you're feeling extra hungry, go for the Mandarin Combination, which mixes beef, chicken and shrimp marinated with Peking House's special sauce and sautéed with mushrooms, bamboo shoots and Chinese vegetables.

Peking House
3108 E. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65804-2002
(417) 887-5454
pekinghouse65804.com

China Wok

China Wok offers a variety of Springfield specialties (General Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Cashew Chicken), but also its own specialties, such as Szechwan, garlic and Kung pao flavors. They refrain from going overboard on the sweet sauce, and everything on the menu is prepared fresh.

China Wok
4153 S Scenic Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 823-7138
No website.

Mr. Yen's

Mr. Yen's distinguishes itself from similar Chinese restaurants with its charming décor. The food isn't bad, either. The standard Springfield chicken dishes are top notch, but guests will also get a kick out of the cho-cho beef, which you heat up yourself on a stick over an open flame.

Mr. Yen's
4117 S. National Ave
Springfield, MO 65807-5356
(417) 881-1061
No website.

Article Written By Zach Feral

Zach Feral has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. He has a B.A. in philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York and pursued postgraduate studies at the Open University in the U.K. His writing has appeared in numerous international publications, including "Dazed & Confused," "Artforum" and "Think Again."

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