Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are J's Kitchen New York, Long Island Dumplings and Mala Town 自选麻辣烫, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap chinese restaurants in Union Square. Great chinese food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Cheap Chinese Destinations
Union Square is a premier destination for diners seeking authentic Chinese and Thai flavors that are as affordable as they are delicious. This curated selection features everything from the spicy, customizable bowls at Mala Town to the comforting street food staples found at NaNa Thai Street. Whether you are in the mood for the signature soup dumplings at Baodega, savory plates from ME CHICKEN RICE, or a quick snack from Dumpling N' Dips, these local favorites offer incredible value. From hand-pulled noodles to traditional bao, these budget-friendly spots ensure you can enjoy a satisfying meal in the heart of the city without overspending.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Chinese Restaurants in Union Square | Cheap Chinese Food
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala Town 自选麻辣烫 · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala House · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Dumpling N' Dips · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Mr. Keke · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Mala House 安逸成都川菜馆21街店 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Little Kirin · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- ME CHICKEN RICE · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Baodega 小杨生煎 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Baohub · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Thai Villa · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Pranakhon · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Chef Tan · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Beef Up Noodle · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- For U 蜀哩 · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Szechuan Mountain House · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- P.F. Chang's · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Spicy Moon · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- NaNa Thai Street · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Shu Han Ju · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Spicy Moon - East Village · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Milu · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Steam · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Chef Tan east village 蜀湘门第 · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Hao Noodle · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Che Li · rated 4.5/5: 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.
