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Best Chinese Food in Riverside

Noodles, dumplings and wok fire near UCR
Authentic Chinese Cuisine Near UC Riverside

Authentic Chinese Cuisine Near UC Riverside

Welcome to Red Chilli Noodle Star, your neighborhood destination for authentic Chinese food in Riverside, CA! From sizzling stir-fries and savory chow mein to mouthwatering noodles, dumplings, and spicy specialties, every dish brings together bold flavors, generous portions, and the comfort of a truly satisfying meal.
Dumplings rolled in view

Dumplings rolled in view

Look through the glass at the back of the dining room and you can watch the dumplings being hand rolled. Start with the juicy pork ones.
Hunan heat from the wok

Hunan heat from the wok

The red chili oil dish is great over rice, and the Chongqing spicy chicken and mapo tofu bring plenty of wok hei. Ask us which ones run hottest.
Lunch specials

Lunch specials

Get the Kung Pao Chicken lunch special, or one with fried rice and egg drop soup. They're big enough that you may have leftovers for dinner.
Order Online with Ease

Order Online with Ease

Skip the wait and order online with ease. Choose your favorite dishes, place your order, and enjoy delicious meals prepared fresh and ready when you are. Explore our menu and order online for pickup or delivery.
Plenty of tables

Plenty of tables

Two of you or a big group, we've got a table. And if you like to settle in, we have booths too.
Your Neighborhood Spot for Big Flavor

Your Neighborhood Spot for Big Flavor

Red Chilli Noodle Star is conveniently located at 4069 Chicago Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA, making it a convenient neighborhood destination for UCR students, university staff, and Riverside locals. Stop by, enjoy a relaxed dining experience, or take your favorite Chinese dishes home. However you choose to enjoy us, we're ready to make your next meal delicious!

Finally found a Chinese restaurant near UCR that's actually worth coming back to. The braised pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the sweet and sour ribs were amazing, and even the tomato and egg stir-fry tasted just like home. Everything was freshly cooked, portions were generous, and prices were very reasonable. The mango milk tea was also excellent. Easily one of the best Chinese food spots in Riverside. Highly recommend!

Yu F.

I came by for lunch and ordered the Kung Pao Chicken lunch special, Mongolian beef, bao, and dumplings. Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The Kung Pao Chicken had just the right balance of spice and savory flavor, and the Mongolian beef was tender and delicious. The bao were soft and fluffy, and the dumplings were cooked perfectly. The lunch special is a great value, especially for restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly, and the service was fast and welcoming. Overall,…

Gabriela L.

Omg, saw this place on tiktok and thought it would look cool to try! Safe to say everything here tasted absolutely delicious and amazing ❤️ We ordered the Ma Po tofu, pork dumplings, green onion pancakes, jellyfish in vinegar, honey walnut shrimp, fried Chinese dough sticks and taro milk tea! So far everything from the taste, to the portion to the time it took to get the food, everything has been beyond excellent 💯 The quality tastes like it’s there for sure :) plus the menu is huuuge! It’s…

Shay

Really enjoyed this Chinese restaurant! The food was delicious, lots of vegetarian options, the lunch special was an excellent value, and the portions were generous. Everything came out fresh and very flavorful, and the service was excellent, friendly, and fast. I will be back.

Daniel T.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Red Chilli Noodle Star is known for Chinese food built around Sichuan flavors. Our most popular dishes include:

  • Kung Pao Chicken: Diced chicken stir-fried with dried chilies and vegetables in a spicy Sichuan sauce.
  • Chongqing Spicy Chicken: Crispy fried chicken bites buried in a mound of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
  • Mongolian Beef: Sliced beef stir-fried with scallions and onions in a savory, slightly sweet sauce.
  • Mao's Style Braised Pork Belly: Red-braised pork belly in tender cubes, glazed in a rich, slightly sweet soy sauce.
  • Ma Po Tofu: Soft tofu in a spicy Sichuan chili-bean sauce with minced meat.
  • Honey Walnut Shrimp: Creamy honey sauce coats crispy shrimp, which are finished with a candied topping.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?

We’re known for Chinese dumplings, Sichuan dishes, tonkotsu ramen, and stir-fried noodles, with vegetarian options and milk teas to round out your meal.

  • Asian Food: Asian favorites range from filled dumplings and spicy Chinese stir-fries to tonkotsu ramen and teriyaki bowls. Examples include Pork & Leek Dumplings (12 pcs), Chongqing Spicy Chicken, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, and Chicken Teriyaki Bowl.
  • Chinese Food: Chinese cooking spans chili oil dishes, savory dumplings, stir-fried rice cakes, and familiar rice and noodle favorites. Examples include Wontons in Chili Oil (10 pcs), Shanghai Style Stir-Fried Rice Cakes, House Special Fried Rice, and Beef Chow Fun.
  • Vegetarian Food: Vegetarian dishes feature mushrooms, eggplant, leafy greens, eggs, and bean curd alongside vegetable noodles and dumplings. Examples include Dry Pot Mixed Mushrooms, Chinese Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce, Leeks with Shredded Dry Bean Curd, and Vegetable Boiled Dumplings (12 pcs).
  • Drinks: Drinks include fruity sodas, milk teas, hot teas, juices, and familiar soft drinks. Examples include Lychee Fruity Soda, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Jasmine Hot Tea, Orange Juice, and Coke.
  • Chicken: Chicken dishes range from spicy Chongqing-style preparations to sweet citrus sauces, vegetable pairings, and teriyaki bowls. Examples include Chongqing Spicy Chicken, Orange Chicken, Chicken with Broccoli, and Chicken Teriyaki Bowl.

Additionally, explore Noodles, Seafood, Sichuan Food, Japanese Food, Soups, Tea, Dumplings, Fish, Lunch, Ramen, Dim Sum, Egg Foo Young, Teriyaki, and Cantonese Food.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Red Chilli Noodle Star offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Riverside, Lemona, Pachappa, Belltown, Highgrove, Box Springs, Eastside, Grand Terrace, Rubidoux, Moreno Valley, Colton, Ormand, Jurupa Valley, Wood Streets, Ennis, Sunnyslope, Hunter Industrial Park, Crestmore, Victoria, and University.

Our location

Map showing the location of Red Chilli Noodle Star on 4069 Chicago Ave Ste 100 in Riverside
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