Elmhurst Chinese on a Budget, Dim Sum to Pulled Noodles

Budget eating across Elmhurst, from dim sum trays and soup dumplings to Indonesian plates and hand-pulled beef noodle soup.

Plan an Elmhurst cheap eats crawl.
Five Loaves
3.7 (286)
Mon – Sat, 07:30 – 19:00
82-72 Broadway

Cash-only and counter-style, this Broadway spot lines up pre-made trays of dim sum, buns and Cantonese plates for a quick pick. Roast duck and sesame chicken come in hefty portions, and sticky rice in lotus leaf is a standby. Dishes sit in trays, so temperature and freshness can vary.

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Okay Noodle
4.8 (96)
Mon – Tue, Thu – Sun, 11:00 – 20:30
84-60 Grand Avenue

Handmade soup dumplings with never-frozen pork and shrimp fillings lead at this cozy Grand Avenue room. Slow-cooked clay pot rice and flavorful skewers fill out the table, and the quiet setting comes with warm service.

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Eaton Cafe
4.9 (348)
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00
89-08 Queens Boulevard

On Queens Boulevard, Eaton Cafe pairs pork soup dumplings and curries with Indonesian specialties, ramen and karaage. A bakery counter holds homemade desserts, and the clean, spacious room has plenty of seating for families with kids. Portions run generous.

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Lao Bei Fang
4.4 (887)
Mon, Wed – Sun, 11:00 – 21:00
83-05 Broadway

Noodles are hand-pulled to order at this no-frills Broadway shop, then go into beef noodle soup with rich broth or spicy beef malatang. Handmade dumplings and scallion pancakes round out the order. Service is self-serve, no tips are expected, and the dining area is basic.

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