Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mrs. An Thai, Obao and The Handpulled Noodle, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for noodles in Manhattan. Top-rated noodles spots at the right price.
Manhattan's Cheap Noodles Destinations
Manhattan is home to an incredible array of budget-friendly noodle shops that bring authentic international flavors to every corner of the island. From the chewy, hand-stretched textures of Chinese staples at The Handpulled Noodle and Very Fresh Noodles to the fragrant broths of Mama Pho, this selection showcases the best of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese comfort food. Diners can enjoy a quick solo lunch of Japanese curry at Abiko Curry or gather for a casual feast of dumplings and noodles at KungFu Kitchen, all while keeping their dining experience affordable and satisfying.
22 restaurants in Best Cheap Noodles in Manhattan | Top Cheap Spots
- Mrs. An Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Obao · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- The Handpulled Noodle · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Kogame Ramen · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Xi'an Famous Foods · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- KungFu Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Mama Pho · rated 4.4/5: Vietnamese.
- Han Dynasty · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Noodlecraft · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Hao Noodle · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Momoya · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Mr Chow · rated 3.9/5: Chinese.
- Yakiniku TORAJI: Japanese.
- Poké Bar: Japanese.
- Abiko Curry: Japanese.
- Very Fresh Noodles: Chinese.
- Ichiran: Japanese.
- Mr Chow: 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.









