Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Da Long Yi Hot Pot, AJA Dumplings and Dumpling Magic, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 31 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable chinese restaurants in Long Island City. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
Long Island City's Affordable Chinese Destinations
Long Island City has become a premier destination for diners seeking authentic flavors without the Manhattan price tag, offering a vibrant landscape of budget-friendly Asian eateries. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's best Chinese and Thai spots, ranging from the fiery Szechuan plates at Han Dynasty and HUPO to the comforting bowls found at Noodlecraft and Sofun noodle bar. Whether you are craving the delicate pleats of AJA Dumplings, the regional Hunan specialties at Red Sorghum, or a quick bite from Tuk Tuk, these local favorites provide a diverse array of culinary experiences. From casual takeout counters to cozy sit-down spaces like Jing Li and Yumpling, these restaurants ensure that every meal in LIC is both delicious and accessible.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Chinese Restaurants in Long Island City | Affordable Chinese Food
- Da Long Yi Hot Pot · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- AJA Dumplings · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Dumpling Magic · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Yumpling · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Joypot · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Noodlecraft · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Red Sorghum 夜宴 · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Jing Li · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Da Long Yi Hot Pot · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- HUPO琥珀 · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Tuk Tuk · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- Red Sorghum 夜宴 | Best Hunan Cuisine in LIC · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Sofun noodle bar · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Jiang Nan LIC · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Han Dynasty Long Island City · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- ABC Eats Food Hall 食堂 · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Nai brother LiC · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Meet Fresh · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Dun Huang · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- 罗罐中过桥米线 Master L Rice Noodle LIC · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Noodlecraft · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Yumpling · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- AJA Dumplings · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Ros Niyom Thai · rated 4/5: Thai.
- Dun Huang · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Chairman Sun · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- i-Fortune Cookie · rated 3.4/5: Chinese.
- Yaso Kitchen · rated 3/5: Chinese.
- Teazzi Tea Shop: Chinese.
- Red Sorghum 夜宴: 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.
