Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Sam's Fried Ice Cream, Pecking House and Grand Tea and Imports, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 299 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable chinese restaurants in NoLita. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
NoLita's Affordable Chinese Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of East Asia without breaking the bank by exploring this curated selection of budget-friendly eateries tucked away in the charming streets of NoLita. This collection highlights a diverse range of authentic Chinese staples alongside popular Thai and Japanese dishes, offering everything from savory hand-pulled noodles at Chang Lai Fishballs Noodles to the rich specialties found at Jiang Nan. Whether you are stopping by Grand Tea and Imports for a traditional brew or grabbing a treat at Sam's Fried Ice Cream, these neighborhood gems provide high-quality dining experiences at an accessible price point.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Chinese Restaurants in NoLita | Affordable Chinese Food
- Sam's Fried Ice Cream · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Pecking House · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Grand Tea and Imports · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Malaysia Beef Jerky Inc · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Chang Lai fish balls noodles 常来鱼蛋肠粉 · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Yuan Zai Bing · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Chang Lai Fishballs Noodles · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Jiang Nan · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Dumpling N' Dips · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Mr. Keke · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Lei · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Bo Hai Dumpling Town · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Little Kirin · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Fan Szechuan 大宅门 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- ME CHICKEN RICE · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Super Taste · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Yi Ji Shi Mo · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Chef Tan · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- O Ramen & Dim Sum M Yuki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Jin Mei Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- TLC Tea House · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Rice The Great food cart · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Szechuan Mountain House · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Spicy Moon · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- North Dumpling · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Potluck Club · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Thailicious · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Fong On · rated 4.6/5: 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.
