Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish, Mala Kitchen and Mrs. An Thai, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Manhattan's Cheap Chinese Destinations
Manhattan offers a wealth of budget-friendly dining options for those craving authentic flavors without the high price tag. This curated selection features everything from quick-service dumpling shops and spicy malatang spots to sit-down eateries serving traditional sauerkraut fish and Thai specialties. Whether you are looking for a casual bowl of noodles at Super Taste or a comforting meal at Tipsy Shanghai, these accessible destinations provide a diverse taste of the city's vibrant culinary landscape.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Chinese Restaurants in Manhattan | Cheap Chinese Food
- Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mrs. An Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Charm Thai Express · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Da Long Yi Hot Pot · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tea Magic · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Marwin Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Super Taste · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala Town 自选麻辣烫 · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Hot zone · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Wow Bao - Queens · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Miss Dumpling · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Peacock Gourmet · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Dhakaya Restaurant · rated 5/5: Indian.
- Mitr Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Grata Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- AJA Dumplings · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Yoonkao Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Dumpling Magic · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- 라홍부 마라탕 뉴저지 Rahongbu Malatang 辣洪府 麻辣烫 · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- ER HOT POT - 6TH AVE 贰火锅 · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Cozy Rice · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Dao Dim Sum · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Plue · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Yumpling · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Tam Mai Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Spice Lamb · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_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.
