Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mala Kitchen, Tipsy Shanghai and Mitr Thai, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 69 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable chinese restaurants in Midtown East. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
Midtown East's Affordable Chinese Destinations
Discover a wealth of budget-friendly Asian flavors tucked away in the bustling streets of Midtown East. This curated selection features everything from the fiery Szechuan peppercorns at Mala Kitchen and authentic dumplings at Tipsy Shanghai to fragrant curries from Mitr Thai and fresh Japanese plates at Wokuni. Whether you are seeking a quick weekday lunch or a relaxed evening meal, these local favorites offer a diverse range of regional specialties that prove you don't have to overspend to eat well in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Chinese Restaurants in Midtown East | Affordable Chinese Food
- Mala Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mitr Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Grata Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Yoonkao Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Mala Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Tam Mai Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Chef Huang · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Lou Yau Kee · rated 4.7/5: 2f1ab87e-f2f2-4475-94f4-eec159e47115.
- Tipsy Shanghai 蘇杭餐厅 · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Wokuni · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Tipsy Shanghai 蘇杭餐厅 · rated 4.5/5: chinese_restaurant.
- Joe's Home of Soup Dumplings · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Blue Willow · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Su Khum Vit 51 · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- One Two Thai · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- Kristy's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Blue Willow 夜来湘 · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Mian Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Mazu Szechuan Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Topaz · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- Lilli and Loo · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Mazu · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Han Ye · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Bites of Xi'an 56 · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- 53 · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Super Bowl · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- The Best Sichuan · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- River House · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
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.
