Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Charm Thai Express, Healthy family 301 and BIXI Harlem, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 17 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable chinese restaurants in Harlem. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
Harlem's Affordable Chinese Destinations
Harlem offers a wealth of budget-friendly dining options that bring the vibrant flavors of Asia right to the heart of Upper Manhattan. This curated collection showcases a diverse range of experiences, from the comforting Chinese classics at The Handpulled Noodle to aromatic Thai dishes from Charm Thai Express and flavorful Indian specialties. Whether you are seeking a quick takeout meal or a relaxed sit-down dinner at BIXI Harlem, these neighborhood gems provide delicious and accessible flavors for every palate.
19 restaurants in Best Affordable Chinese Restaurants in Harlem | Affordable Chinese Food
- Charm Thai Express · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Healthy family 301 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- BIXI Harlem · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- BIXI · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- The Handpulled Noodle | Central Harlem · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Crispy Bamboo Village · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- A1 Asian Fusion · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Hang Chou · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- King Garden · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Peking Kitchen II · rated 3.7/5: Chinese.
- Grand Great Wall · rated 3.7/5: Chinese.
- Empire 3 · rated 3.6/5: Chinese.
- King Garden · rated 3.5/5: Chinese.
- Rich Aroma · rated 3.4/5: Indian.
- Ocean Restaurant · rated 3.4/5: Seafood.
- Tang Zi Zhong · rated 3.2/5: Chinese.
- Hong Cheong Kitchen · rated 3.1/5: Chinese.
- Chinese Food · rated 1.8/5: Chinese.
- New Aroma Chinese Restaurant: Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.









