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5 top options for cheap Chinese food in St. Louis

Looking for the best affordable Chinese restaurants around St. Louis? Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city in your price range, with ratings, photos and more.

ST. LOUIS — Looking to satisfy your appetite for Chinese fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Chinese restaurants around St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Old St Louis Chop Suey

Topping the list is Old St Louis Chop Suey, located at 4600 Chippewa St., Suite L, in Bevo Mill. The Chinese spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly Chinese restaurant in St. Louis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Daniel G., who reviewed Old St Louis Chop Suey on Sept. 20, wrote, 'I haven't tried many, but this has to be my favorite Chinese food place in St. Louis.'

Yelper Julianne M. wrote, 'A really good (primarily) Chinese take out spot, with many tables to dine in, plus a TV and restrooms.'

2. Bo Fung Chinese Kitchen

Next up is Boulevard Heights's Bo Fung Chinese Kitchen, situated at 6810 Gravois Ave. With four stars out of 191 reviews on Yelp, the Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Bo Fung Chinese Kitchen.

'Mr. and Mrs Duong owned and ran the restaurant till August 2007,' per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. 'Deciding to go back and visit their homeland, they sold the business to their brother and partner. We've improved on some of the recipes and kept the traditional ones that everyone loves.'

3. China Garden

Boulevard Heights's China Garden, located at 6850 Gravois Road, Suite B, is another top choice. Yelpers give the affordable Chinese spot four stars out of 33 reviews.

Yelper Melissa F., who reviewed China Garden on Aug. 7, wrote, 'We were actually trying to go to a different Chinese restaurant, but accidentally ended up here. It was a great accident, because we ended up loving the food!'

Steven R. noted, 'The food here is pretty good. I love the crab rangoon. However, every time I try to order delivery from here, they maybe answer the phone maybe 20% of the time and I get the answering machine.'

4. Delmar Chop Suey

Delmar Chop Suey, a Chinese spot in Covenant Blu-Grand Center, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 10 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3336 Delmar Blvd. to see for yourself. 

Yelper Brian B., who reviewed Delmar Chop Suey on July 30, wrote, 'This has been my go to place for Chinese food since I was a 23 year old youngin working as a security guard for Powell Symphony Hall. I'm 40 years old now and still go here for Chinese food.'

5. New China

Over in Benton Park West, check out New China, which has earned four stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Chinese spot by heading over to 3350 Gravois Ave. 

Yelper Pero D., who reviewed New China on April 14 wrote, 'Since I moved to south city this is my go-to Chinese food place. Excellent all around. I love their hot braised chicken and fried rice.'

Rachael B. noted, 'This is one of the best on the Southside. In fact, in all of St.Louis. When I come home this place is a mandatory stop.'

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