Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mei Sum Bakery, Jade Bistro and Ploy's Thai Food, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable chinese restaurants in Portland. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
Portland's Affordable Chinese Destinations
Portland’s vibrant food scene offers an incredible array of budget-friendly Chinese staples, ranging from the traditional dim sum at HK Cafe to the comforting buns at Mei Sum Bakery. While the focus remains on savory noodles and classic stir-fries, this collection also highlights a diverse mix of neighboring flavors like Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese specialties. Whether you are craving a quick bite at Duck House Chinese Restaurant or a hearty meal at Chang's Mongolian Grill, these local favorites provide satisfying experiences without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Chinese Restaurants in Portland | Affordable Chinese Food
- Mei Sum Bakery · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Jade Bistro · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Ploy's Thai Food · rated 4/5: Thai.
- Koba Grill · rated 4/5: Korean.
- HK Cafe · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Ho Ho · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Either/Or · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Chang's Mongolian Grill · rated 3/5: Chinese.
- Tom's Pancake House · rated 3/5: American.
- Hungry Tiger · rated 3/5: Chinese.
- Ba Mee Thai Noodle House: Thai.
- Duck House Chinese Restaurant: Chinese.
- Red Robe Tea House & Cafe: Chinese.
- Golden Horse Seafood: Chinese.
- Tasty Corner Chinese Restaurant: Chinese.
- Bistro Elysium: French.
- Bing Mi Jianbing Food Cart: Chinese.
- Xiao Ye: Chinese.
- Chens Dynasty II: Chinese.
- Full Moon Thai: Thai.
- Mai Thai Restaurant: Thai.
- Produce Row Café: American.
- Ziên Hông: Vietnamese.
- Milk + T (Mini): Chinese.
- Redstraw Tea Bar: Chinese.
- Portal Tea: Chinese.
- Tea Social: Chinese.
- Warsugai: Chinese.
- Din Tai Fung: Chinese.
- Frank's Noodle House: 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.











