New Kingdom Chinese & Thai
Chinese and Thai restaurant offering a broad menu including lunch specials, noodles, seafood, and chicken wings. Closed Tuesdays.
Overview
New Kingdom Chinese & Thai is a Chinese and Asian restaurant located on East Ridge Road in Rochester's northeast side, within the 14621 neighborhood. Also known as Yummy Kingdom, the restaurant serves a wide-ranging menu of Chinese and Thai dishes with options for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. The kitchen is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 10:30 p.m., with the restaurant closed each Tuesday.
What They Offer
The menu spans more than twenty categories, covering both Chinese and Thai traditions. Offerings include:
- Fried rice, lo mein, rice noodles, and chow mein
- Sweet and sour dishes, moo shu, and egg foo young
- Poultry, pork, beef, and seafood entrees
- A dedicated Classic Thai Cuisine section and pineapple fried rice
- Chef's specialties and American-Chinese combination platters
- Chicken wings, soups, and appetizers
- Vegetarian options and healthy-menu selections
Express luncheon specials are available for midday visitors, and family packs provide multi-portion meals for larger groups. Online ordering is set up through the restaurant's website, with estimated pickup times around 15 minutes and delivery around 40 minutes to eligible addresses in Rochester, Brighton, Irondequoit, and Greece.
Known For
New Kingdom has carved out a niche along East Ridge Road as a neighborhood spot that pairs a broad Chinese menu with a separate Thai cooking section — a combination not common at every takeout restaurant in the area. The chef's specialties and chicken wings are featured prominently across the restaurant's own ordering platforms, and the moderately priced menu keeps the restaurant accessible for everyday meals.
Location & Neighborhood
New Kingdom Chinese & Thai sits at 742 East Ridge Road in Rochester, NY 14621, along the commercial corridor that runs through the city's northeast quadrant. East Ridge Road is anchored by strip-mall retail, including big-box stores, and the restaurant is a short drive from Seneca Park and the Seneca Park Zoo to the north. Downtown Rochester is roughly two miles to the southwest, reachable by car or by Regional Transit Service bus routes that run along Ridge Road. Street parking is available along the corridor.
Sources used in compiling this entry
homes.com·newkingdomrochester.com·walkscore.com·yummykingdom-ny.com
Last updated May 15, 2026