Omaha/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 21, 2019
4 top options for budget-friendly Chinese eats in OmahaPhoto: Three Happiness Express/Yelp

Craving Chinese food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Chinese restaurants around Omaha, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Three Happiness Express

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First up is Three Happiness Express, situated at 5107 Leavenworth Ave. With four stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp, the Chinese restaurant is the highest rated spot of its kind for those looking for a budget-friendly option.

Three Happiness Express' menu consists of entrees and house suggestions. Look for popular menu options such as honey chicken, Hawaiian fried rice, Mongolian beef and shrimp fried rice. This place also offers a carry-out offfer that includes a complimentary side of crab rangoons and rice. (Take a look at the menu here.)

2. Chopstick House

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Chopstick House, located at 5522 N. 103rd St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Chinese spot 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews.

Chef specials include Moo Shu Pork with bamboo shoots, cabbage, bean sprouts, onion and egg served with four pancakes; Orange Chicken served in special sauce; and Curry Beef with carrots, onions and mushrooms. Veggie, seafood and meat dishes complete with different noodle and rice finishes are also on offer. (Here's the menu.)

3. Five Spice

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Five Spice, a Chinese spot, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 70 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2571 S. 177th Plaza to see for yourself. This joint's expansive menu includes veggie, fried rice, lo mein and chow mein entrees, as well as chicken, beef, shrimp and pork-centric dishes.

Check out chef specialty dishes like the Hot Pepper Triple Delight with beef, chicken and shrimp stir-fried with jalapeño, red bell pepper, onion and mushroom in a smoky, spicy sauce or Hong Kong pan-fried noodle with egg noodles topped with stir-fried beef, chicken, shrimp and mixed vegetable in a brown sauce. (Check out the business' website for a full line of offerings and for more information.)

4. Asian Wok

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Finally, there's Asian Wok, a local favorite with four stars out of 41 reviews. Stop by 2666 N. 90th St. to hit up the Chinese spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

Start off with an appetizer like pork egg rolls, fried chicken wings, crab rangoons or fried pork dumplings before opting for entrees like chicken fried rice, pepper steak or kung pao shrimp. (The extensive menu can be seen here.)


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