Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bai Sushi, Mrs. An Thai and Noodle Lane, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for noodles in New York City. Top-rated noodles spots at the right price.
New York City's Cheap Noodles Destinations
New York City offers an incredible array of affordable noodle dishes that provide a comforting escape from the city's fast pace without breaking the bank. This curated selection highlights the best budget-friendly bowls across the boroughs, ranging from the springy textures of Japanese udon at Sanuki Udon to the bold, aromatic spices found at Xi'an Famous Foods. Whether you are craving traditional Chinese hand-pulled noodles, steaming Vietnamese pho from Mama Pho, or vibrant Thai flavors, these local favorites deliver satisfying meals that prioritize both authentic taste and exceptional value.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Noodles in New York City | Top Cheap Spots
- Bai Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Mrs. An Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Noodle Lane · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Dun Huang Lanzhou Noodles · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Laghman Express · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Obao · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- SANUKI UDON · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Za-Ya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Muteki Udon · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- The Handpulled Noodle · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kogame Ramen · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Noodle Lane · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku East Village · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Xi'an Famous Foods · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Ramen Azuma · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Luck Thai · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Sapporo Ichiban · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- KungFu Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Tonii's Fresh Rice Noodle · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Mama Pho · rated 4.4/5: Vietnamese.
- Han Dynasty · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Ten Full · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Sum Fung · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Hunan Slurp · rated 4.2/5: 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.
