Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are J's Kitchen New York, Long Island Dumplings and Mala Town 自选麻辣烫, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable chinese restaurants in Union Square. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Affordable Chinese Destinations
Union Square serves as a bustling hub for diners seeking authentic Chinese and Thai flavors that are as affordable as they are delicious. This curated selection highlights a variety of local favorites, ranging from specialized dumpling shops like Long Island Dumplings and Baodega to the bold, regional Chinese dishes found at Mala Town and Mr. Keke. Whether you are stopping by Little Kirin for a quick lunch or enjoying the aromatic offerings at Thai Villa, these neighborhood spots provide an incredible range of casual dining experiences.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Chinese Restaurants in Union Square | Affordable Chinese Food
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala Town 自选麻辣烫 · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala House · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Dumpling N' Dips · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Mr. Keke · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Mala House 安逸成都川菜馆21街店 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Little Kirin · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- ME CHICKEN RICE · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Baodega 小杨生煎 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Baohub · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Thai Villa · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Pranakhon · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Chef Tan · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Beef Up Noodle · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- For U 蜀哩 · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Szechuan Mountain House · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- P.F. Chang's · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Spicy Moon · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- NaNa Thai Street · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Shu Han Ju · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Spicy Moon - East Village · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Milu · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Steam · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Chef Tan east village 蜀湘门第 · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Hao Noodle · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Che Li · rated 4.5/5: 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.
