Affordable Restaurants in East Village

Great food in East Village doesn't have to cost a fortune. These affordable spots prove that a smaller check doesn't mean smaller flavor.

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Xi'an Famous Foods

4.0

Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing

Quick counter-serve Xi’an noodles and spicy comfort food on Bayard Street.

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Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

4.2

Budget-friendly — great bakery at $ pricing

Chinatown institution serving unique Asian-inspired ice cream flavors like black sesame, lychee, and taro since 1978.

East Village

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Mei Lai Wah Bakery

4.1

Budget-friendly — great bakery at $ pricing

No-frills Chinatown bakery for iconic roast pork buns and quick comfort-food bites.

East Village

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Wo Hop

3.8

Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing

Legendary below-street-level Chinatown institution open since 1938, serving old-school Chinese-American classics to late-night crowds in a fluorescent-lit basement.

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Joe's Shanghai

3.8

Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing

Legendary Chinatown destination for soup dumplings (xiao long bao) in a bustling, no-frills dining hall.

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