Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Lan Zhou Ramen 107, Mei Lai Wah and Maxi's Noodle, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for soup in Chinatown. Top-rated soup spots at the right price.
Chinatown's Cheap Soup Destinations
Chinatown is a treasure trove for those seeking a steaming, affordable bowl of comfort, whether you are craving traditional hand-pulled noodles or a hearty American classic. From the legendary soup dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai and the rich broths of Lan Zhou Ramen 107 to the quick, satisfying bites at Cafe Clementine, this collection highlights the best budget-friendly liquid gold in the neighborhood. Whether you find yourself at Taiwan Pork Chop House or Spicy Village, these local favorites offer soulful meals that prove you do not need to spend a fortune to eat well in the heart of the city.
14 restaurants in Best Cheap Soup in Chinatown | Top Cheap Spots
- Lan Zhou Ramen 107 · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Mei Lai Wah · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Maxi's Noodle · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Mark Joseph Steakhouse · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Taiwan Pork Chop House: Chinese.
- Cafe Clementine: American.
- Bacaro: Italian.
- Lan Zhou Ramen 107: Chinese.
- Les Enfants de Bohème: French.
- Fried Dumpling: Chinese.
- Joe's Shanghai: Chinese.
- Jiang Nan: Chinese.
- Little Rascal: Middle Eastern.
- Spicy Village: 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.
