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Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Chinese Restaurants in Ridgewood

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Double Chinese Restaurant
Fast, no-drama takeout with strong noodle-and-stir-fry lanes.

Notable Picks

$ Ridgewood Chinese
A Myrtle Ave Chinese takeout counter where the win is straightforward execution—hot, fast, and properly seasoned—without gimmicks. The best orders stay tight: one noodle dish, one sautéed protein-and-veg, and you’re done.
Must-Try Dishes: Lo mein, Kung pao chicken, Boneless spare ribs
What makes it special: Fast, no-drama takeout with strong noodle-and-stir-fry lanes.

Worthy Picks

$ Ridgewood Chinese
A practical Ridgewood Chinese takeout stop where the best meals are the ones you keep simple and consistent—one broccoli-based stir-fry, one fried-rice lane, and a soup to round it out. It’s not chasing atmosphere; it’s chasing repeatable neighborhood utility.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken with broccoli, Chow mei fun, Egg drop soup
What makes it special: Reliable takeout built around classic stir-fries and noodles.
$ Ridgewood Chinese
A classic corner takeout built for quick comfort: straightforward combos, fast pickup, and familiar sauces that hit the expected New York Chinese takeout notes. The move is one combo platter plus one noodle item—don’t over-order appetizers that travel poorly.
Must-Try Dishes: General Tso’s chicken, Pork fried rice, Egg rolls
What makes it special: Old-school takeout combos that stay affordable and fast.
$ Ridgewood Chinese
A Seneca Ave neighborhood takeout that’s best approached as a “two-item” shop: one entrée that delivers sauce-and-protein satisfaction, plus one dependable rice lane. It’s a practical repeat spot when you want quick comfort more than atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes: Boneless spare ribs, Fried rice, General Tso’s chicken
What makes it special: Straightforward takeout built for repeat weeknight dinners.