Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Long Island Dumplings, Baodega 小杨生煎 and Fafu Traditional Chinese Cuisine Food Truck, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chelsea's Cheap Chinese Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of East Asia with our curated guide to the most affordable Chinese and Thai eateries tucked away in the heart of Chelsea. From the hand-pulled noodles at Xi'an Famous Foods to the savory pan-fried buns at Baodega, this collection showcases a diverse range of budget-friendly spots perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner. You can explore traditional staples at Excellent Dumpling House or grab a convenient meal from the Fafu Traditional Chinese Cuisine Food Truck. These neighborhood gems offer high-quality experiences and authentic dishes like those found at Shorty Tang Noodles without the typical Manhattan price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Chinese Restaurants in Chelsea | Cheap Chinese Food
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Baodega 小杨生煎 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Fafu Traditional Chinese Cuisine Food Truck · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Blue Ginger · rated 4.7/5: Asian Fusion.
- Hou Hot Pot 厚火锅 · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Chi Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Xi'an Famous Foods · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Very Fresh Noodles · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- JOY LOVE CLUB · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Dipping Dumplings & Noodles · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Buddakan · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Shorty Tang Noodles · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Dim Sum Chelsea · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Grandma’s Home · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Tangy Noodle - Chelsea · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Bites of Xian 38 西府小吃 · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Excellent Dumpling House 三六九餐厅 · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Four Season Cafe · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Calle Dao Chelsea · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- MomenTea Kitchen - W 14th St · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Tao Downtown · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Som Bo · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- TAO Downtown Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Hao Noodle Chelsea · rated 4.3/5: Chinese. *.
- Philippe Chow · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- midnight by navarro's · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tings · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Wok to Walk · rated 4.1/5: 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.
