Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Chinese Restaurants in Gravesend
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tasty House
Neighborhood Chinese-Thai counter known for reliably fresh, punchy takeout classics.
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#1
Tasty House
8.3
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Compact Gravesend Chinese takeout where locals praise consistently fresh, hot comfort dishes and especially the General Tso’s chicken. It’s a straightforward counter spot that works best as an easy neighborhood dinner or delivery standby rather than a long sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's chicken, chicken wings with vegetable fried rice, bean curd with vegetable soup
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Chinese-Thai counter known for reliably fresh, punchy takeout classics.
#2
Quan Bao
8.1
Compact Stillwell Avenue Chinese spot with a focused menu of stir-fries, noodle dishes, and tofu options that read a bit more home-style than many nearby counters. It’s especially appealing if you want Singapore-style rice noodles or meatless plates without spending much.
Must-Try Dishes:
orange chicken, sesame tofu, Singapore chow mei fun
What Makes it Special: Smaller Chinese kitchen with well-liked Singapore noodles and tofu dishes.
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Quick Bites Champions
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Casual 86th Street takeout operation known for oversized combo platters and crowd-pleasing American-Chinese flavors. Regulars lean on it for dependable General Tso’s and lo mein when they want something filling and a little richer than the average corner spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's chicken, house lo mein, shrimp chow mein
What Makes it Special: Large-portioned platters and familiar flavors that match classic takeout cravings.
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7.7
Vibes:
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Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
Long-running Avenue X counter spot focused on fast, inexpensive Chinese takeout that regulars have used for years. Food quality leans on fried chicken wings, rice plates, and saucy standards rather than ambiance, so it works best as a pure takeout play.
Must-Try Dishes:
fried chicken wings with pork fried rice, General Tso's chicken, hunan shrimp
What Makes it Special: Old-school takeout with fried wings and rice plates at approachable prices.