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New No. 1 vs China— Menu Price Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 63 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated August 2026.

New No. 1 vs China — Key Takeaways

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

Better Value

China

Shared Items

63

Avg Price Gap

$0.69

Top Rated

New No. 1

Price analysis: New No. 1 averages $6.48 per item while China averages $5.79, making China approximately $0.69 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 and China

# Menu Item New No. 1 China Price Gap
1 General Tso's Chicken $35.50 $8.55 $26.95
2 Beef with Broccoli $30.50 $6.50 $24.00
3 Chicken with broccoli $28.50 $6.50 $22.00
4 Sweet and Sour Pork or Chicken $24.50 $6.50 $18.00
5 Chicken Wings $13.25 $5.80 $7.45
6 Sweet and Sour Shrimp $9.45 $4.75 $4.70
7 Shrimp with Garlic Sauce $4.95 $9.25 $-4.30
8 Beef with Garlic Sauce $4.55 $8.55 $-4.00
9 Chicken Chow Mein $3.15 $6.50 $-3.35
10 Pork with Garlic Sauce $4.15 $6.60 $-2.45
11 Roast Pork with Chinese Veg $4.15 $6.50 $-2.35
12 Beef with Orange Flavor $6.45 $8.75 $-2.30
13 Sesame Chicken $6.45 $8.55 $-2.10
14 Hunan Beef $6.45 $8.55 $-2.10
15 Chicken with Orange Flavor $6.45 $8.55 $-2.10
16 Sweet and Sour Pork $6.55 $4.50 $2.05
17 Sweet and Sour Chicken $6.55 $4.50 $2.05
18 Roast Pork with Broccoli $6.45 $4.50 $1.95
19 Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $6.45 $4.50 $1.95
20 Chicken with Cashew Nuts $4.55 $6.50 $-1.95

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

When comparing New No. 1 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 averaging $6.48 per item and China at $5.79, the price difference of $0.69 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.

We track 211 menu items at New No. 1 and 183 items at China, with 63 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 leads with New No. 1 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 vs China — Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is New No. 1 or China cheaper?

Based on current menu data, China offers better average value. New No. 1 averages $6.48 per item while China averages $5.79 per item. For the full ranked price list, see New No. 1 cheapest items and China cheapest items.

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

New No. 1 has the larger menu with 211 items tracked compared to China's 183 items. Between them, there are 63 shared items with the same name, plus 148 items unique to New No. 1 and 120 exclusive to China.

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

New No. 1 and China have 63 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. New No. 1 has 148 exclusive items and China has 120 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 or China?

New No. 1 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 has the edge — though both restaurants serve the same broad customer base.

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

For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the New No. 1 cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $6.48). 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 No. 1?

Choosing China saves you approximately $0.69 per menu item on average. For a typical meal of 3–4 items, that adds up to roughly $2.42 in savings — meaningful for budget-conscious families or regular diners. Across a month of weekly visits, the cost difference can reach $10 or more.