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.
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Find affordable chinese restaurants in Midtown East. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
Midtown East's Affordable Chinese Destinations
Midtown East offers a surprisingly diverse array of budget-friendly Asian dining options that go far beyond the standard takeout experience. From the fiery Szechuan peppercorns at Mala Kitchen and the traditional flavors of Tipsy Shanghai to the vibrant Thai dishes at Mitr Thai and fresh Japanese plates at Wokuni, this neighborhood caters to every craving. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner, these curated spots provide authentic tastes and high-quality meals without the typical midtown price tag.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Philippe · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Tam Sang · rated 4.2/5: Thai.
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.
