Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Super Taste, Miss Dumpling and Thai Hot Box, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 51 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable chinese restaurants in Upper East Side. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Affordable Chinese Destinations
The Upper East Side offers a wealth of budget-friendly dining options for those craving authentic flavors without the premium price tag. This collection highlights a diverse array of neighborhood favorites, ranging from the traditional Chinese dishes at Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House and Pig Heaven to the vibrant Thai and Vietnamese flavors found at Bangrak Thai Cuisine and Two Wheels. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at Miss Dumpling or a sit-down meal at New Chinatown Restaurant and Bar, these local gems provide a satisfying and accessible culinary journey through East Asia right in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Chinese Restaurants in Upper East Side | Affordable Chinese Food
- Super Taste · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Miss Dumpling · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Bangrak Thai Cuisine · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Hui · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Pig Heaven · rated 4.4/5: chinese_restaurant.
- New Chinatown Restaurant and Bar | Asian Fusion | Chinese and Thai Food · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Thai @ Lex · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- Two Wheels · rated 4.3/5: Vietnamese.
- Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- A-Jiao Sichuan Cuisine · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Miss Wonton · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Our New Place（新吉祥中餐館) · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Pig Heaven · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Wok 88 · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Pic Up Stix · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Noodle Fun · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- A-Jiao · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Cafe Evergreen · rated 4.2/5: American.
- First Wok · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Hunan Delight Matsuya · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Tri Dim Shanghai Restaurant and Bar 鼎豐 [UES] · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Miss Wonton · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Tang's Garden · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Shanghai · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Brooklyn Dumpling Shop · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Brooklyn Dumpling Shop · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- OLLIE’S TO GO - UES · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Silver Star Restaurant · rated 3.9/5: Chinese.
- Brooklyn Dumpling Shop · rated 3.9/5: 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.
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