Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Batsu, Pecking House and The Bowery Beer Garden, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for fried chicken in Chinatown. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Chinatown's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
Chinatown may be famous for its dim sum and noodles, but the neighborhood also hides some of the city's most satisfying and affordable American fried chicken. This curated selection brings together laid-back hangouts where crispy poultry takes center stage, ranging from the casual outdoor vibes of The Bowery Beer Garden to the stylishly nostalgic atmosphere at The Flower Shop. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Ray's or enjoying the inventive spirit of Double Chicken Please, these local favorites prove that you don't need to spend a fortune for a world-class comfort food experience.
10 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in Chinatown | Top Cheap Spots
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Pecking House · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- The Bowery Beer Garden · rated 4/5: American.
- Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen · rated 4/5: Thai.
- Double Chicken Please · rated 4/5: American.
- Ray's · rated 3/5: American.
- Dorlan's Tavern & Oyster Bar · rated 3/5: Seafood.
- Pretty Ricky's · rated 3/5: American.
- 375° Chicken 'n Fries: American.
- The Flower Shop: American.
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.
