Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mala Kitchen, Tipsy Shanghai and Mala Town 自选麻辣烫, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable chinese restaurants in Koreatown. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
Koreatown's Affordable Chinese Destinations
Explore a curated selection of affordable dining gems in Koreatown that prove you don't have to overspend to enjoy an authentic feast. From the bold, spicy profiles found at Mala Kitchen and Mala House to the traditional comforts of Dao Dim Sum and Tipsy Shanghai, this collection showcases a rich variety of Chinese and Thai flavors. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch at Bao Bao Cafe or a sit-down meal at Mitr Thai, these neighborhood staples provide a welcoming atmosphere and a diverse range of regional specialties for every diner.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Chinese Restaurants in Koreatown | Affordable Chinese Food
- Mala Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala Town 自选麻辣烫 · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Hot zone · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mitr Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Mala House · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Yoonkao Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- ER HOT POT - 6TH AVE 贰火锅 · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Cozy Rice · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Dao Dim Sum · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- Mala House 安逸成都川菜馆21街店 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- LUNAR · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao-Manhattan · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- ER HOT POT 贰火锅 - 36th St · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Baodega 小杨生煎 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- DD Soup Dumpling & Fuji Hibachi · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Thai Villa · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Tengri Tagh Uyghur Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Beef Up Noodle · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Emperor Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Silky Kitchen · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Dim Sum Sam · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Chef Huang · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- DD Soup Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Lou Yau Kee · rated 4.7/5: 2f1ab87e-f2f2-4475-94f4-eec159e47115.
- Hou Hot Pot 厚火锅 · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- AweSum DimSum · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Chi Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.7/5: 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.
