Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish, Chop Sticks and J's Kitchen New York, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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New York City's Cheap Chinese Destinations
New York City is home to an incredible array of affordable Chinese eateries that offer authentic flavors without breaking the bank. This collection highlights the city's most budget-friendly gems, ranging from the specialized dishes at Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish and Tipsy Shanghai to the quick bites found at Long Island Dumplings and E Noodle Cafe. Whether you are looking for a hearty meal at Chow Time or a unique snack from Malaysia Beef Jerky Inc, these spots prove that dining across the five boroughs can be both diverse and accessible.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Chinese Restaurants in New York City | Cheap Chinese Food
- Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Chop Sticks · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Plern Thai Restaurant & Noodle Bar · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Mrs. An Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Noodle Lane · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Orient Express · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Lantern Thai Kitchen · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Sam's Fried Ice Cream · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Charm Thai Express · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Da Long Yi Hot Pot · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Evalyn's Tap House · rated 5/5: American.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Dun Huang Lanzhou Noodles · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- E Noodle Cafe · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Pecking House · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Grand Tea and Imports · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Chow Time · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- East Meets West · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Golden Way · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tea Magic · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Malaysia Beef Jerky Inc · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Nutritious Chinese Food · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Marwin Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Super Taste · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Maxi's Noodle · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Fortune Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Hong Kong Bay Cafe · rated 5/5: 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.
