New China Barn vs China— Menu Price Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 28 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated August 2026.

New China Barn vs China — Key Takeaways

At-a-glance restaurant comparison data for price-conscious diners

Better Value

China

Shared Items

28

Avg Price Gap

$2.48

Top Rated

New China Barn

Price analysis: New China Barn averages $8.27 per item while China averages $5.79, making China approximately $2.48 cheaper per item on average.

Shared food categories:

chinese

Menu Item Price Comparison

20 items

Shared menu items ranked by largest price difference between New China Barn and China

# Menu Item New China Barn China Price Gap
1 Wonton Soup $5.25 $1.10 $4.15
2 Beef with Oyster Sauce $8.25 $4.70 $3.55
3 Sweet and Sour Pork $7.95 $4.50 $3.45
4 Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $7.95 $4.50 $3.45
5 Sweet and Sour Chicken $7.95 $4.50 $3.45
6 Hot and Sour Soup $4.95 $1.75 $3.20
7 Shrimp Fried Rice $6.75 $4.50 $2.25
8 House Special Chow Mein $6.95 $4.75 $2.20
9 Chicken Fried Rice $5.75 $3.80 $1.95
10 House Special Fried Rice $6.50 $4.75 $1.75
11 Beef Chow Mein $5.95 $4.25 $1.70
12 Beef Fried Rice $5.75 $4.25 $1.50
13 Mongolian Chicken $7.95 $6.60 $1.35
14 Fried Wonton $4.00 $2.75 $1.25
15 Chicken Egg Foo Young $7.50 $6.80 $0.70
16 Mu Shu Pork $7.50 $6.80 $0.70
17 Mu Shu Chicken $7.50 $6.80 $0.70
18 Lemon Chicken $7.95 $8.60 $-0.65
19 Sesame Chicken $7.95 $8.55 $-0.60
20 Chicken Chow Mein $5.95 $6.50 $-0.55

New China Barn vs China — Which Should You Choose?

When comparing New China Barn 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.

China is the better value pick when looking at average menu item pricing. With New China Barn averaging $8.27 per item and China at $5.79, the price difference of $2.48 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.

We track 150 menu items at New China Barn and 183 items at China, with 28 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, New China Barn leads with New China Barn 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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New China Barn vs China — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing these two restaurants on price, menu, and value

Is New China Barn or China cheaper?

Based on current menu data, China offers better average value. New China Barn averages $8.27 per item while China averages $5.79 per item. For the full ranked price list, see New China Barn cheapest items and China cheapest items.

Which restaurant has a bigger menu — New China Barn or China?

China has the larger menu with 183 items tracked compared to New China Barn's 150 items. Between them, there are 28 shared items with the same name, plus 122 items unique to New China Barn and 155 exclusive to China.

How many menu items do New China Barn and China share?

New China Barn and China have 28 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. New China Barn has 122 exclusive items and China has 155 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 — New China Barn or China?

New China Barn leads on customer satisfaction with a rating of 4/5, compared to 3/5 for China. When choosing based purely on quality, New China Barn has the edge — though both restaurants serve the same broad customer base.

What type of food do New China Barn 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 New China Barn and China?

For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the New China Barn cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $8.27). The China cheapest menu items guide does the same (average $5.79). Both are updated August 2026.

How much can I save by choosing China over New China Barn?

Choosing China saves you approximately $2.48 per menu item on average. For a typical meal of 3–4 items, that adds up to roughly $8.68 in savings — meaningful for budget-conscious families or regular diners. Across a month of weekly visits, the cost difference can reach $35 or more.