Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Seafood Restaurants in Chinatown
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
ABC Seafood Restaurant
Old-school Chinatown banquet hall running traditional cart-service dim sum in a sprawling dining room on Ord Street
Worthy Picks
7.8
A sprawling Chinatown banquet hall that still runs traditional cart-service dim sum on Ord Street, where the har gow and siu mai come to your table on rolling carts rather than off a printed order sheet. It draws weekend crowds of regulars who know the move is to go deep on the Cantonese classics—Peking duck for the table, BBQ pork between rounds—at prices that make it easy to over-order without regret. Expect a loud, no-frills dining room where the energy comes from packed tables and fast-moving carts, not decor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Har Gow, BBQ Pork
What Makes it Special: Old-school Chinatown banquet hall running traditional cart-service dim sum in a sprawling dining room on Ord Street
A no-frills Chinatown spot for Cantonese seafood and hearty late dinners. The kitchen leans into garlic-forward shellfish and clay-pot comfort, with prices that keep it a local regular.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Clay Pot with Bean Curd, Spicy Black Bean Lobster, Salt & Pepper Shrimp
What Makes it Special: Late-night Cantonese seafood with strong portions for the price.
7.6
A casual Broadway storefront specializing in Chinese noodle dishes with a seafood-leaning menu. It’s a practical Chinatown stop for quick bowls and wok-cooked shrimp or squid at approachable prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Singapore-Style Rice Vermicelli with Shrimp, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Seafood Pan-Fried Noodles
What Makes it Special: Fast, seafood-tinged noodle fare in a low-key Chinatown shop.