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Indianapolis' 4 best spots to score low-priced Chinese eats

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Published on February 21, 2020
Indianapolis' 4 best spots to score low-priced Chinese eatsChina Garden Restaurant | Photo: Joan L./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Chinese fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Chinese restaurants around Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Egg Roll Number 1

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Topping the list is Egg Roll Number 1. Located at 4540 S. Emerson Ave., the Vietnamese and Chinese spot, which offers soups and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive Chinese restaurant in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 383 reviews on Yelp. 

We turned there for an overview of Egg Roll Number 1.

"Authentic and delicious Vietnamese and Chinese dishes," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Our Vietnamese menu features over 15 types of Pho, a traditional noodle soup. You have to try our Chinese menu, offering seafood, pork, chicken beef and veggie dishes!"

2. Chow Express

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Next up is Fall Creek's Chow Express, situated at 7429 N. Shadeland Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews on Yelp, the Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. 

Yelper Katie B., who reviewed Chow Express on Feb. 7, wrote, "My boyfriend loves this place and now that I've eaten here I can see why.Ordering was easy and the woman behind the counter was friendly. The prices are fair and the food was yummy.

Sharron B. noted, "Excellent food. Priced right. Always consistent."

3. King Wok

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Lafayette Square's King Wok, located at 4150 Lafayette Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Vietnamese and Chinese spot 4.5 stars out of 164 reviews. 

Yelper Candice G., who reviewed King Wok on Dec. 20, wrote "This is one of my favorite Vietnamese spots for a warm bite. The staff is always helpful when it comes to explaining a dish you might not be familiar with, as well as sharing their personal recommendations."

And Isabelle E. noted, "Best pho in town! I ordered the veggie pho and the broth was full of delicious spices and the pho had lots of yummy veggies and tofu. The spring rolls were great as well."

4. China Garden Restaurant

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China Garden Restaurant, a Chinese spot, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 48 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7015 Madison Ave. to see for yourself. 

Yelper Staci L., who reviewed China Garden Restaurant on Feb. 1, wrote, "Today I ordered some egg rolls for takeout. I went and picked it up and the lady at the register was super friendly and polite. The last time I was here, I ordered Hunan beef and it was really good, much better than the place down the street that I ordered from."

Patricia Abigail Y. noted, "I love this place, it is family-owned seat down Chinese restaurant, one of the last few Indy, they have been operating for 31 years and the guy that started it is still running it."


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