Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Chinese Restaurants in Pleasanton
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Dragon City
Customizable spice levels with ghost pepper sauce available on request
Notable Picks
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Dragon City
8.0
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Downtown Pleasanton's conveniently located Chinese restaurant offers extensive Hunan and Mandarin menu with creative fusion touches like mango jalapeño dishes. Known for accommodating spice preferences and generous lunch specials with soup, egg roll, and entrée under $11.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, Crab Meat Rangoon, Portobello Mushroom Prawns
What makes it special: Customizable spice levels with ghost pepper sauce available on request
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Family-owned for over 15 years, this friendly neighborhood spot serves Mandarin and Szechuan classics with daily specials and Wonton Wednesdays. The Yu Shiang chicken and salt & pepper dishes keep locals returning despite the strip mall setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yu Shiang Chicken, Salt & Pepper Prawns, Sizzling Rice Soup
What makes it special: Family-owned warmth with complimentary spring rolls for regulars