Looking to satisfy your appetite for Chinese fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Chinese restaurants around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Long Life Vegi House
Topping the list is Long Life Vegi House. Located at 1725 University Ave. (between McGee Avenue and Grant Street.), Long Life Vegi House is the highest-rated cheap Chinese restaurant in Berkeley, boasting four stars out of 431 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant specializes in vegetarian and seafood dishes. Check out the house special fried oysters, the plant-based beef and broccoli and the braised tofu clay pot.
2. Oriental Restaurant
Next up is Oriental Restaurant, situated at 1782 Shattuck Ave. (between Delaware and Francisco streets). This cash-only spot serves up Chinese and Vietnamese favorites, like clay pot dishes, fried rice, wonton soup, pho, bun noodle bowls and more. With four stars out of 401 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
3. Heat Cafe
Then there's Heat Cafe, another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 155 Yelp reviews. Heat Cafe offers a full menu of authentic Chinese cuisine, including spicy Sichuan specials. Head over to 2364 Shattuck Ave. (between Channing Way and Durant Avenue) to see for yourself.
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