Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are J's Kitchen New York, Grand Tea and Imports and Dumpling N' Dips, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 48 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap chinese restaurants in East Village. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
East Village's Cheap Chinese Destinations
The East Village is home to a vibrant array of affordable dining options where traditional flavors meet modern flair. This collection highlights budget-friendly Chinese staples like Vanessa's Dumpling House and Chef Tan alongside diverse Asian influences from spots like Love Mama. Whether you are craving hand-pulled noodles, savory bao, or a quick Thai bite, these local favorites offer satisfying meals that won't break the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Chinese Restaurants in East Village | Cheap Chinese Food
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Grand Tea and Imports · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Dumpling N' Dips · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Mr. Keke · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Little Kirin · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Fan Szechuan 大宅门 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Baohub · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Chef Tan · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- For U 蜀哩 · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- TLC Tea House · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Szechuan Mountain House · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Spicy Moon · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Thailicious · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Spicy Moon - East Village · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Chef Tan east village 蜀湘门第 · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Che Li · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Kings Co Imperial LES · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Fat Choy · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- East Way Gourmet · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Bites of Xi'an 84 西府小吃 · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Life Garden Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Baji Baji · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Tuome · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Love Mama · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- The Dolar Shop · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- The Sabieng Thai · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- Thai Delight · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- Che Li Manhattan 浙里 · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- The Bao · rated 4.3/5: 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.
