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.
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Chinatown's Cheap Chinese Destinations
Explore the vibrant streets of Chinatown where an incredible array of budget-friendly Chinese eateries awaits every hungry visitor. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's best value spots, ranging from quick-service noodle shops like Chang Lai Fishballs Noodles to cozy dumpling houses such as Bo Hai Dumpling Town. Whether you are craving the savory snacks at Malaysia Beef Jerky Inc or a refreshing treat from Kung Fu Tea, these local favorites offer authentic flavors without breaking the bank. Discover a world of hand-pulled noodles, steamed buns, and traditional teas that make this historic district a premier destination for affordable dining.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Chinese Restaurants in Chinatown | Cheap 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.
- S &E Café · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Kung Fu Tea · 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.
- Lei · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Bo Hai Dumpling Town · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Fan Szechuan 大宅门 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Super Taste · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Yi Ji Shi Mo · 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.
- Gold dragon restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Shan · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- TLC Tea House · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Rice The Great food cart · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- North Dumpling · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Potluck Club · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Fong On · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Kuih Cafe · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Shu Jiao Fu Zhou · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Asia · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Dim Sum Palace · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Sun Hing Lung · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Spicy Moon - Bowery · 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.
