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Best Affordable Asian Food in Midtown NYC

Midtown NYC is filled with top-notch Asian restaurants and dining establishments, but if you’re looking to grab a high-quality meal at a price that won’t hurt your wallet, then you might need a little assistance sorting through them all. Fortunately, we’ve done that for you! The following five Asian inspired restaurants provide delicious meals that are authentic—and economical. Enjoy!

NYC Best Affordable Asian Food: Topaz Noodle Bar (Midtown West)

Topaz Noodle Bar

Whether you’re stopping in for their $9 lunch special (one appetizer and one entrée), or coming in for a full meal, Topaz Noodle Bar’s extensive Thai menu will leave both your stomach and your wallet feeling full. Their dishes are beautifully plated including entrée specialties such as Roasted Duck in Red Curry, Grilled Filleted Salmon with Chu Chee Curry, and Crispy Soft Shell Crab in Special Garlic Sauce. 129 W. 56th St., 212-247-2277, topaznoodlebarnyc.com

NYC Best Affordable Asian Food: Xi’an Famous Foods (Midtown West) 

Xi'An Famous Foods

Famous for their liangpi “cold skin” noodles, lamb pao mo soup, hand-pulled “biang biang” noodles, and Xi’an “burgers” made with housemade flatbread, Xi’an Famous Foods offers authentic Chinese eats with an order-at-the-counter service that is both affordable and fast. There’s so much on the menu, you’ll have to come back time and time again to taste it all. Additional locations in the East Village, Midtown East, Chinatown, Upper East Side, Nolita, Brooklyn, and Queens. 24 W. 45th St., 212-786-2068, xianfoods.com

NYC Best Affordable Asian Food: Dim Sum Palace (Midtown West)

Looking to indulge in authentic dim sum without breaking the bank? Dim Sum Palace is a local favorite, offering 35 different dim sum options to its patrons. Choose between platter portions, steamed dumplings, steamed vegetable dumplings, and an assortment of steamed and specialty dim sum dishes. Also on the menu are soup, seafood, vegetarian, fish, pork, and casserole options for those wanting something a little heartier. 334 W. 46th St., 646-861-1910, dimsumpalace.com

NYC Best Affordable Asian Food: An’nam (Midtown West)

an'nam restaurant

While An’nam’s chicken, pork, and beef dishes provide a memorable take on Asian fusion dining, their seafood and noodle-based entrées top our list when ordering. Grilled red snapper, sautéed basil salmon, and stir-fried lemongrass shrimp all stay close to the $20 range, while you can order any of An’nam’s noddle or stir-fried noodle dishes for an affordable $11, including the pork with bean curd noodle dish and Singapore curry rice vermicelli. 234 W. 48th St., 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com

NYC Best Affordable Asian Food: Puff Cha Ramen (Midtown West)

Puff Cha Ramen

Puff Cha Ramen is one of the only places in Manhattan where you’ll find a bowl of expertly flavored ramen for only $7.50 a portion during lunch hours. Even if you miss the lunch special, their ramen bowls regularly range from $10 to $12, so you can satiate your craving with the likes of Miso Ramen, Curry Ramen, Soy Ramen, and Vegetable Ramen (amongst an even large selection of noddle soups and dumpling entrées) without going broke. 457 W. 50th St., 646-682-7768, puffchacafe.com

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