Chinese Restaurants in Novi, MI

This guide to the best Chinese restaurants in Novi, MI compares two distinct dining formats: counter-service Chinese standards at Panda Express and hands-on, all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot at KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot. The choice comes down to service style, timing, and whether you want to eat on-site or order food to go. KPOT, at 44375 W 12 Mile Rd Unit G147, has the higher Google rating and larger review count: 4.4 stars from 1,746 reviews, compared with Panda Express at 3.8 stars from 963 reviews. KPOT accepts reservations and offers vegan and vegetarian options, a salad bar, and an on-site bar. It opens at noon daily and closes at 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with last seating one hour before closing. Dining is on-site only. Panda Express, at 26150 Novi Rd Ste 400, offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, including no-contact delivery. It opens at 9:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, making it the earlier-opening option. Both restaurants welcome families and groups, provide children’s menus and high chairs, and list free parking and wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms.