Great Chef
Items
159
Avg Price
$5.44
Rating
4/5
Unique Items
128
Great Chef vs China— Menu Price Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 31 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated September 2026.
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China
Items
183
Avg Price
$5.79
Rating
3/5
Unique Items
152
Great Chef vs China — Key Takeaways
At-a-glance restaurant comparison data for price-conscious diners
Better Value
Great Chef
Shared Items
31
Avg Price Gap
$0.35
Top Rated
Great Chef
Price analysis:
China averages $5.79 per item while
Great Chef averages $5.44, making Great Chef
approximately $0.35 cheaper per item on average.
Shared food categories:
chinese
Menu Item Price Comparison
20 itemsShared menu items ranked by largest price difference between Great Chef and China
| # | Menu Item | Great Chef | China | Price Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef Egg Foo Young | $3.70 | $7.50 | $-3.80 |
| 2 | Chicken Egg Foo Young | $3.70 | $6.80 | $-3.10 |
| 3 | Shrimp Egg Foo Young | $4.70 | $7.75 | $-3.05 |
| 4 | Sesame Chicken | $6.10 | $8.55 | $-2.45 |
| 5 | General Tso's Chicken | $6.40 | $8.55 | $-2.15 |
| 6 | Shrimp Lo Mein | $5.00 | $6.50 | $-1.50 |
| 7 | Chicken Wings | $4.35 | $5.80 | $-1.45 |
| 8 | Egg Drop Soup | $2.50 | $1.10 | $1.40 |
| 9 | Hot and Sour Soup | $3.00 | $1.75 | $1.25 |
| 10 | Chicken with Broccoli | $5.25 | $6.50 | $-1.25 |
| 11 | Moo Goo Gai Pan | $5.25 | $6.50 | $-1.25 |
| 12 | Beef with Mushrooms | $5.80 | $4.70 | $1.10 |
| 13 | Beef with Oyster Sauce | $5.80 | $4.70 | $1.10 |
| 14 | Sweet and Sour Shrimp | $5.80 | $4.75 | $1.05 |
| 15 | Beef with Broccoli | $5.50 | $6.50 | $-1.00 |
| 16 | Shrimp with Broccoli | $6.10 | $5.15 | $0.95 |
| 17 | Seafood Soup | $3.90 | $4.75 | $-0.85 |
| 18 | Chicken Chow Mein | $7.35 | $6.50 | $0.85 |
| 19 | Shrimp with Lobster Sauce | $6.10 | $6.75 | $-0.65 |
| 20 | Beef Fried Rice | $3.70 | $4.25 | $-0.55 |
Great Chef vs China — Which Should You Choose?
When comparing Great Chef and China menu prices, several factors come into play beyond just the per-item cost. Both restaurants share 1 food category (chinese), making them direct alternatives for diners deciding where to eat.
Great Chef is the better value pick when looking at average menu item pricing. With Great Chef averaging $5.44 per item and China at $5.79, the price difference of $0.35 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.
We track 159 menu items at Great Chef and 183 items at China, with 31 items appearing on both menus under the same name. This overlap lets you directly compare identical items to see which restaurant charges less.
Looking at ratings, Great Chef leads with Great Chef scoring 4/5 versus China at 3/5. While price matters, the overall dining experience and food quality reflected in these ratings are equally important factors in choosing between these two restaurants.
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Great Chef vs China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about comparing these two restaurants on price, menu, and value
Is Great Chef or China cheaper?
Based on current menu data, Great Chef offers better average value. Great Chef averages $5.44 per item while China averages $5.79 per item. For the full ranked price list, see Great Chef cheapest items and China cheapest items.
Which restaurant has a bigger menu — Great Chef or China?
China has the larger menu with 183 items tracked compared to Great Chef's 159 items. Between them, there are 31 shared items with the same name, plus 128 items unique to Great Chef and 152 exclusive to China.
How many menu items do Great Chef and China share?
Great Chef and China have 31 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. Great Chef has 128 exclusive items and China has 152 items not found at the other restaurant. The table above shows the biggest price gaps between identical items at each location.
Which has a better customer rating — Great Chef or China?
Great Chef leads on customer satisfaction with a rating of 4/5, compared to 3/5 for China. When choosing based purely on quality, Great Chef has the edge — though both restaurants serve the same broad customer base.
What type of food do Great Chef and China serve?
Both restaurants serve chinese. They share 1 food category, which makes them genuine alternatives for the same dining cravings. If you're looking for the best value within these categories, compare average prices in the key takeaways section above.
Where can I find the cheapest items at Great Chef and China?
For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the Great Chef cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $5.44). The China cheapest menu items guide does the same (average $5.79). Both are updated September 2026.