New No. 1 Chinese vs China— Menu Price Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 23 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated July 2026.

New No. 1 Chinese vs China — Key Takeaways

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

Better Value

China

Shared Items

23

Avg Price Gap

$1.98

Top Rated

New No. 1 Chinese

Price analysis: New No. 1 Chinese averages $7.77 per item while China averages $5.79, making China approximately $1.98 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 No. 1 Chinese and China

# Menu Item New No. 1 Chinese China Price Gap
1 Happy Family $13.95 $10.25 $3.70
2 Szechuan Shrimp $5.95 $9.25 $-3.30
3 Triple Delight $11.95 $8.90 $3.05
4 Mongolian Beef $5.95 $8.80 $-2.85
5 Four Seasons $11.95 $9.10 $2.85
6 Hunan Chicken $5.55 $8.25 $-2.70
7 Szechuan Chicken $5.55 $8.25 $-2.70
8 Hunan Beef $5.95 $8.55 $-2.60
9 Szechuan Beef $5.95 $8.55 $-2.60
10 Sesame Chicken $10.95 $8.55 $2.40
11 Seafood Soup $6.95 $4.75 $2.20
12 Wonton Soup $2.50 $1.10 $1.40
13 Beef Chow Mein $5.55 $4.25 $1.30
14 Chicken Chow Mein $5.25 $6.50 $-1.25
15 House Special Lo Mein $5.95 $4.75 $1.20
16 Chicken Lo Mein $5.25 $4.20 $1.05
17 Beef Lo Mein $5.55 $4.50 $1.05
18 Mongolian Chicken $5.55 $6.60 $-1.05
19 Shrimp Lo Mein $5.55 $6.50 $-0.95
20 Shrimp Chow Mein $5.55 $6.50 $-0.95

New No. 1 Chinese vs China — Which Should You Choose?

When comparing New No. 1 Chinese 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 No. 1 Chinese averaging $7.77 per item and China at $5.79, the price difference of $1.98 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.

We track 166 menu items at New No. 1 Chinese and 183 items at China, with 23 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 No. 1 Chinese leads with New No. 1 Chinese 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 No. 1 Chinese vs China — Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is New No. 1 Chinese or China cheaper?

Based on current menu data, China offers better average value. New No. 1 Chinese averages $7.77 per item while China averages $5.79 per item. For the full ranked price list, see New No. 1 Chinese cheapest items and China cheapest items.

Which restaurant has a bigger menu — New No. 1 Chinese or China?

China has the larger menu with 183 items tracked compared to New No. 1 Chinese's 166 items. Between them, there are 23 shared items with the same name, plus 143 items unique to New No. 1 Chinese and 160 exclusive to China.

How many menu items do New No. 1 Chinese and China share?

New No. 1 Chinese and China have 23 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. New No. 1 Chinese has 143 exclusive items and China has 160 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 No. 1 Chinese or China?

New No. 1 Chinese leads on customer satisfaction with a rating of 4/5, compared to 3/5 for China. When choosing based purely on quality, New No. 1 Chinese has the edge — though both restaurants serve the same broad customer base.

What type of food do New No. 1 Chinese 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 No. 1 Chinese and China?

For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the New No. 1 Chinese cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $7.77). The China cheapest menu items guide does the same (average $5.79). Both are updated July 2026.

How much can I save by choosing China over New No. 1 Chinese?

Choosing China saves you approximately $1.98 per menu item on average. For a typical meal of 3–4 items, that adds up to roughly $6.93 in savings — meaningful for budget-conscious families or regular diners. Across a month of weekly visits, the cost difference can reach $28 or more.