Chinese Food at Aldi That’s Better Than Restaurants (For a Fraction of the Cost)

Ordering Chinese takeout is as American as apple pie, but having dinner delivered every night can add up fast. 

Everyone knows Aldi is a great place to stretch your grocery budget, but what better place to start your search for budget-friendly Chinese cuisine than everyone’s favorite discount supermarket? 

The German-helmed grocer is known for keeping prices low without compromising on quality.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $2.45

An iconic Chinese food flavor, General Tso’s sauce has Hunan origins but was tailored to appeal to the American palate. Sweet, savory, and spicy, cooking this dish at home is easy, thanks to this sauce.

Chicken is the classic vehicle for General Tso’s dishes, but tofu and shrimp are equally delicious companions.

Price: $1.75

Savory soy sauce is a staple in Chinese cooking, and Burman's brand delivers bold flavor. With a strong umami taste, this sauce adds richness to everything from stir-fries to dumplings to marinades and beyond.

A lower-sodium option is available for the same price.

Price: $2.45

With its Cantonese roots, sweet and sour sauce is a Chinese takeout mainstay. Take the guesswork out of making your own from scratch and pair your chicken or pork with Burman’s.

If you don’t have a sweet tooth, you may want to doctor the sauce up with savory notes before serving.

Price: $2.95

Dumplings are one of our favorite Chinese street foods because what's better than stuffed, carb-wrapped, steaming hot goodness?

All you have to do is either microwave or steam these flavorful pork and veggie soup dumplings and whip up a sauce for maximum yumminess.

Price: $3.95

Stir-frying is an ancient Chinese cooking technique that’s part of everyone’s culinary arsenal today. This bag of frozen Fusia veggies and sauce has carrots, broccoli, baby corn, and peppers — the perfect weeknight meal starter.

Add your own cooked chicken and serve with rice or noodles for a healthy and tasty meal.

Price: $5.49

Take your tastebuds to the streets of Northern China with Fusia’s chicken lo mein. This classic and extremely popular Chinese dish includes chicken (of course), veggies, and noodles — a complete meal in itself.

It comes frozen, so just heat and serve for a quick and tasty dinner.

Price: $4.39

Aldi’s Fusia-brand pot stickers are filled with seasoned meat (pork or chicken) and veggies like cabbage and onions and come with a tangy dipping sauce.

You can steam, boil, fry, or microwave these pot stickers, but again, we recommend pan-frying for that crispy, golden exterior.

Price: $5.49

With roots in Northeast China, fried rice has become an American comfort food on par with a burger and fries. Aldi sells this affordable option with chicken, edamame, carrots, and Jasmine rice.

We love serving ours on a sample platter with pot stickers, egg rolls, and other quintessential Chinese appetizers.

Price: $8.05

Enjoy this OG Chinese dish at home for less on those nights you don’t feel like cooking but still want to save money on groceries. Make sure you prepare yours in the oven (or air fryer), as microwaving it will kill the texture. Warm the sauce packet up in hot water.

Naturally, serve it with rice and a vegetable if you’re feeling ambitious.

Price: $8.05

The Chinese-American sibling of General Tso’s chicken was born at Panda Express in 1987. Aldi carries Fusia’s take on the classic, sweet-and-savory dish that crisps nicely in the oven.

It’s the perfect bag to have in your freezer for an easy weeknight dinner. We like it best with rice and broccoli.

Price: $3.29

This salad kit has shredded cabbage and lettuce, carrots, crunchy toppings, and a tangy Asian-inspired dressing with big sesame energy. We love how balanced the textures and flavors are.

Enjoy it as a side dish, or add protein like chicken, fish, or shrimp for a healthy main course.

Price: $8.05

Folks dealing with gluten sensitivity have to be super careful, so sometimes, ordering takeout is a risky proposition. Enter this riff on General Tso’s chicken, saving the day when you’re craving the classics.

Serve it takeout-style or make a stir-fry to change things up a bit.

Price: $3.95

Likely invented in New York City’s Chinatown in the 1930s, egg rolls are a crowd-pleasing Chinese appetizer. Next time you’re at Aldi, try Park Street’s spin on the staple, filled with cabbage, onions, carrots, and chicken or pork.

We recommend cooking them in an air fryer and dipping them in your sauce of choice.

Price: $2.75

Frozen stir-fry vegetables are a freezer must-have as they make cooking a healthy meal super easy. This mix comes with broccoli, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, and carrots — classic Chinese takeout veggies.

Steam them right in the bag, combine them with sauce, add a protein and a starch, and boom, dinner’s ready.

Price: $2.75

If you prefer your frozen vegetables to have a bit of flavor added beforehand, opt for this medley containing baby corn, sugar snap peas, carrots, and broccoli. The Asian seasoning has garlic, ginger, black pepper, and onion.

Serve as a side dish or use in a stir fry.

Enjoying takeout Chinese food is one of life’s simple pleasures, but ordering every night can be a bit much. That’s where Aldi comes in, as you can find delicious Chinese food at the budget-friendly grocer.

While you’re saving money shopping, keep your eye out for other delicious foods, as Aldi is known for introducing new products on a regular basis. And when you find something you like, stock up!