Sacramento/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 10, 2019
Stockton's 5 favorite spots to find affordable Chinese foodNoodle 9 | Photo: Angela P./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Chinese spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Chinese restaurants around Stockton, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Sam's Cafe

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Topping the list is Sam's Cafe. Located at 2328 Pacific Ave. in the University, the Chinese and traditional American spot is the highest-rated cheap Chinese restaurant in Stockton, boasting four stars out of 158 reviews on Yelp. 

On the menu, you'll find seafood fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, chow mein, egg rolls, wonton soup, curry chicken and more. In addition, Sam's Cafe also serves an all-day American breakfast featuring waffles, bacon and eggs, omelets, skillets and more. 

2. Noodle 9

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Next up is Midtown West's Noodle 9, situated at 1439 N. El Dorado St., Suite A With four stars out of 135 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese and Chinese spot, offering noodles and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.

The menu features Asian staples like crispy fried noodles, vermicelli noodles, pho, chicken wings, pad Thai and more. 

3. Hong Kong Deli

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Weberstown's Hong Kong Deli, located at 4343 Pacific Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Chinese spot four stars out of 137 reviews.

Expect to find dishes like walnut shrimp, orange chicken, Mongolian beef, wontons, fried green beans egg foo young and more.

4. East N West Chinese Cuisine

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Over in Tam O'Shanter, check out East N West Chinese Cuisine, which has earned four stars out of 127 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Chinese spot by heading over to 1139 E. March Lane. 

East N West Chinese Cuisine specializes in dishes like teriyaki chicken, lemon chicken, crab rangoons, potstickers, fried prawns and potstickers, among other traditional Chinese entrees. 

5. Sherman's Buffet 2

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Finally, there's Sherman's Buffet 2, a local favorite with four stars out of 121 reviews. Stop by 2828 Country Club Blvd., Suite 4 to hit up the buffet and Chinese spot next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.

The buffet offers options like fried rice, cream cheese wontons, egg rolls and more. It also offers dinner options with a selection of dishes, including pork fried rice, chicken chow mein, sweet and sour pork and garlic chicken. 


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