From old-school Chinatown mainstays to upscale dim sum spots, America is home to a slew of unbelievable Chinese restaurants. In fact, there’s so much good food on offer that choosing a place to eat can be as overwhelming as deciding what to order. That's why we've rounded up the best Chinese restaurants across every state and DC – counting down to the one that serves the most delicious dishes of all.

Scroll or click through our gallery to discover the greatest Chinese restaurants America has to offer.

Our ranking is based on reviews, awards and accolades, and on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well fed) team. This list is unavoidably subjective.

The very best Chinese restaurants in every state and DC, ranked