Best Cheap Eats Chinese Restaurants in Belmont
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Great Wall
Belmont takeout mainstay praised for clean, consistent versions of classics.
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Great Wall
8.4
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Great Wall is a Belmont staple for classic Chinese-American takeout, turning out crisp egg rolls, saucy chicken dishes, and fried rice from a small storefront off Arthur Avenue. Loyal regulars and local awards point to it as one of the area’s most dependable spots when you want fast, satisfying Chinese without overthinking it.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, House Special Fried Rice, Egg Roll
What Makes it Special: Belmont takeout mainstay praised for clean, consistent versions of classics.
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
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Kawah is a compact neighborhood counter that leans into classic New York Chinese takeout—fried chicken wings, combination plates, and big boxes of fried rice—served fast to regulars along Valentine Avenue. It’s the spot locals point to when they want familiar flavors, generous portions, and delivery that shows up reliably hot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sesame Chicken, House Special Lo Mein, Spicy Shrimp Mei Fun
What Makes it Special: Long-running counter-service favorite known for big portions and wings.
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Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
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Happy Garden is a long-running Kingsbridge Road counter doing the full New York takeout playbook—fried rice, lo mein, spare ribs, and wings—at prices that keep it in heavy rotation with nearby residents. It’s more about speed and reliable flavor than atmosphere, but decades of steady business suggest they’re doing that lane well.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp Egg Roll, Boneless Spare Ribs, Chicken Lo Mein
What Makes it Special: Old-school neighborhood Chinese counter known for generous portions and combos.