Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mala Kitchen, Tipsy Shanghai and Hot zone, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Midtown's Cheap Chinese Destinations
Midtown offers a wealth of affordable dining options where you can enjoy authentic flavors without breaking the bank. This curated collection features everything from the savory dumplings at Emperor Dumpling to the unique regional specialties of Tengri Tagh Uyghur Cuisine and comforting Thai dishes. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at Bao Bao Cafe or a sit-down meal at Tipsy Shanghai, these budget-friendly Chinese restaurants provide a diverse range of culinary experiences in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Chinese Restaurants in Midtown | Cheap Chinese Food
- Mala Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Hot zone · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mitr Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Yoonkao Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- 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.
- Tam Mai Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- LUNAR · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao-Manhattan · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- ER HOT POT 贰火锅 - 36th St · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- DD Soup Dumpling & Fuji Hibachi · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Tengri Tagh Uyghur Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Emperor Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Silky Kitchen · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Dim Sum Sam · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Chef Huang · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- DD Soup Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Lou Yau Kee · rated 4.7/5: 2f1ab87e-f2f2-4475-94f4-eec159e47115.
- Hou Hot Pot 厚火锅 · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- AweSum DimSum · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Emperor Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Dim Sum Sam · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Emperor Dumpling · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Pure Thai Cookhouse · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- CHILI 美麗 · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Tipsy Shanghai 蘇杭餐厅 · 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.
