Looking to satisfy your appetite for Chinese fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Chinese restaurants around Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. China Gardens
Topping the list is China Gardens. Located at 5715 N. Nebraska Ave. in Old Seminole Heights, the Chinese spot is the highest-rated inexpensive Chinese restaurant in Tampa, boasting four stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp.
Try the Four Season dish, featuring beef, shrimp, roast pork, snow peas, broccoli, red pepper, carrots, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, straw mushrooms and baby corn.
2. Shang Hai Take Out
Next up is Westshore's Shang Hai Take Out, situated at 3337 S. W Shore Blvd. With four stars out of 74 reviews on Yelp, the Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Try the spicy shrimp Szechuan-style with steamed rice or the scallops with mixed vegetables. The restaurant also offers delivery.
3. Ming Gardens Restaurant
Tampa Heights' Ming Gardens Restaurant, located at 2601 N. Tampa St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Chinese spot four stars out of 27 reviews.
Look for the pork fried rice, crab rangoons and teriyaki chicken. This restaurant also offers takeout and delivery.
4. China Taste
China Taste in Bayside West, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 35 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4711 Gandy Blvd. to see for yourself.
The menu offers a healthy section featuring steamed dishes, as well as all your traditional favorites. You can also order party trays for events.
5. Jade Garden
Over in West Tampa, check out Jade Garden, which has earned four stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Chinese spot by heading over to 2626 W. Hillsborough Ave.
The menu features "New York-style" dishes, like beef and broccoli and chicken lo mein. Also, try the fried chicken wings.
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