Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Chin Chin Grill, Daybird and Joy, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Los Angeles's Cheap Chinese Destinations
Los Angeles offers a vibrant landscape of affordable dining where traditional Chinese flavors meet American comfort and Thai spice. This curated selection features everything from the modern bowls at Joy and Pine and Crane DTLA to the crispy delights of Daybird and the classic pastries of Phoenix Bakery. Whether you are looking for a quick stop at China Food Express or a sit-down meal at Sanamluang Cafe, these local favorites provide delicious and budget-friendly experiences across the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Chinese Restaurants in Los Angeles | Cheap Chinese Food
- Chin Chin Grill · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Daybird · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Joy · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Chi Dynasty · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Pine and Crane Silverlake · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Genghis Cohen · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- China Food Express · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Steep · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Jam Jam Tea Lab · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Wonder Bakery · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Toast Cafe · rated 4/5: American.
- Crispy Pork Gang · rated 3/5: Thai.
- Sanamluang Cafe · rated 3/5: Thai.
- Gingergrass Silverlake · rated 3/5: Vietnamese.
- Phoenix Bakery: Chinese.
- My Thai Kitchen: Thai.
- Pine and Crane DTLA: Chinese.
- Pot of Cha: Chinese.
- ABC Seafood: Seafood.
- Zen Buffet: Chinese.
- Gong Cha: Chinese.
- 85°C: Chinese.
- Sunright Tea Studio: Chinese.
- Mama Lu's Dumpling House: Chinese.
- Qin West Noodle: Chinese.
- Mr Chow: Chinese.
- Baramee Thai Restaurant: Thai.
- Geshmak: Restaurant.
- Shanghai Diamond Garden: Restaurant.
- Kolah Farangi: Restaurant.
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.
