The pastries, made on the premises, recall Hong Kong dessert shops with egg tarts, cookies, and pineapple buns that work great with iced milk tea. A terrific little neighborhood spot for those homesick for Taipei or Hong Kong.

Busy Bee may well be the most famous restaurant in all of San Pedro, owing to its giant and meaty belly-buster sandwich. Find king-sized steamed dumplings at this strip mall spot in Koreatown, along with fried chicken, soup, and more.

A post shared by MyungIn Dumplings myungindumplings. Syrian-born Borjstar owner Abu Jemil serves his Arabic-style shawarma in the South Bay, where his chicken and beef both mixed with lamb come either as shawarma wraps or plates with thin, delicate flatbreads.

This means reasonably priced food that still delivers deep, homemade flavors like banh mi, pork riblets, and truly tasty popcorn chicken. The food is served cafeteria style with hot trays of curry, rice, and more that are available as part of a meal, or a la carte.

A post shared by Aloha Cafe and Catering alohacafe. Just look at the chili dogs at this Whittier Boulevard mainstay, especially when served up with American cheese, lots of mustard, and chunks of raw white onion. Huge Tree Pastry specializes in fan tuan, a Taiwanese breakfast that consists of glutinous rice wrapped around a crispy rod of youtiao and meat floss.

Be advised this place is cash-only, so make sure to stop by the ATM on the way. A post shared by Huge Tree Pastry 大樹 hugetreepastry.

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See More. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL Enjoy authentic takes on taco classics at chef Paul Kahan's Big Star in Chicago. Particularly of note are the pineapple-topped al pastor, the taco de panza crispy pork belly and the taco de papas con rajas with potatoes and queso cotija.

Portland, OR Bollywood Theater in Portland offers a take on Indian food that is more impressionistic than strictly authentic.

Try the Kati roll, a paratha stuffed with chicken or paneer, egg, pickled onion and green chutney. Dallas, TX At Greenville Avenue Pizza Company in Dallas, everything is made in house, including the sauce.

Loaded pies include the "Mucho Meato" pepperoni, ham, hamburger, sausage and bacon , but there's also the option to build your own pizza or calzone by choosing the size, sauce, cheese, seasonings and toppings from a vast selection. Philadelphia, PA John's Roast Pork is a South Philly institution.

There's the namesake, slow-roasted pork butt tucked into a delightfully seeded Carangi roll with peppery broccoli rabe and melty provolone, but another great bet is the cheesesteak. San Francisco, CA La Taqueria in San Francisco serves up burritos, quesadillas, tacos and perhaps the most authentic fruit drinks in the Bay Area.

The carnitas cooked in lard are meltingly tender, the chorizo is spicy and lean and the carne asada is among the best in the neighborhood. A Doraville, GA Mamak in Doraville, Georgia, is a tiny, simple but brightly painted restaurant showcasing Malaysian street food.

Fragrant and flavorful noodle dishes include flat noodles with seafood in an egg gravy. New Orleans, LA Bunny chow, South Africa 4. Fish and chips, England 5. Thali,India 6. Pho, Vietnam 7.

Ice cream, Cuba 8. Tajine, Morocco 9. Lunch packets, Sri Lanka Shawarma, Oman Tacos, Mexico Pad thai, Thailand Jerk chicken, Jamaica Ta'amiya, Egypt Pizza, Italy.

Kaiten-zushi , Japan Japan is renowned for being expensive — but it's possible to get great-tasting food without burning a hole in your pocket. Bunny chow, South Africa The charmingly named bunny chow has an interesting history that has its roots in the Great Depression.

Tajine, Morocco One of the most delicious dishes in Morocco, tajine is also fantastic value. Planning your own trip? Prepare for your trip. Use Rough Guides' trusted partners for great rates. Rent a car.

Given inflation - what are your best cheap eats in LA under $10 (NO STREET TACOS - GOOD LUCK!) [$] Best Affordable Place to Buy 60 Chicken 76 Cheap Dinner Ideas That Don't Skimp on Taste · Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup · Hearty Vegetable Soup with Parsley Gremolata · Slow Cooker Mac From biryani to dumplings, dine well on the cheap with these dishes under $15 from our favorite L.A. restaurants

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Budget-friendly cheap eats - Discover budget-friendly lunches and dinners that use affordable storecupboard ingredients to create cheap pasta dishes, soups, curries and Given inflation - what are your best cheap eats in LA under $10 (NO STREET TACOS - GOOD LUCK!) [$] Best Affordable Place to Buy 60 Chicken 76 Cheap Dinner Ideas That Don't Skimp on Taste · Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup · Hearty Vegetable Soup with Parsley Gremolata · Slow Cooker Mac From biryani to dumplings, dine well on the cheap with these dishes under $15 from our favorite L.A. restaurants

Wash it down with a cold coco in photo , a delicious chocolate drink topped with chocolate chips. A post shared by David Halter davidelihalter. Good craft beer selection. Sandwiches for a dollar? Yes, from opening until p.

Monday through Friday. Monday is steak sandwich; Tuesday, chicken steak; Wednesday, roast pork; Thursday, hot roast beef; Friday, beer-battered chicken filet.

You cannot beat the price — or atmosphere. Athena, Poseidon sandwiches, G. Sometimes you just fall in love with a sandwich. The Athena at left in photo at G. is a near-perfect blend of some of my favorite things: feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes and cucumbers, nestled in a thick, warm pita.

stands for Grab Your Real Opa is a bright, pleasant storefront where you can build your own pita sandwich or wrap. Or you can just make things easy and order the Athena, or the Poseidon at right , with grilled chicken breast, grilled peppers and onions, and hot sauce.

Banh mi, Bo Ne, Woodbury Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Banh mi are traditional Vietnamese sandwiches in baguettes, with chicken, pork or beef, and veggies. But the biggest surprise is the stir-fry chicken, with supremely tender meat and crisp, fresh veggies.

The restaurant has been open since Wok ginger with chicken, Herbs Thai, Brick Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Squeezed into a strip mall at the intersection of Routes 70 and 88, Herbs Thai Kitchen was recommended by a chef friend, and he was spot on with this one.

The chicken in both the Wok Ginger with chicken in photo and Mince Chicken Basil was excellent — fresh, tender, expertly cooked.

A post shared by Lou D'Elia loofighter Barbecue chicken, ice and beans, 28 BBQ, Bound Brook Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for NJ. The truck is parked outside the storefront, on Route 22 east in North Plainfield. As I said in the intro, we were looking not simply for cheap food, but good cheap food.

Amazing Taste easily qualifies on both accounts. There is another location in South Bound Brook. crispy fish taco, Central Taco and Tequila, Westmont Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. The tacos at Central Taco and Tequila go well beyond the usual taqueria menu.

Korean short rib tacos? Coconut shrimp? Those too. Picadillo, with seasoned beef, white onions, cabbage, crema and salsa pequin a peppery salsa? My favorite is the crispy fish taco. I was working! Fried chicken, mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, Aunt Berta's Kitchen, Haddon Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj.

It just may become your favorite summertime refresher. Roast pork, Chefski's, Wallington Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. The deli-like eatery, next door to a 7-Eleven, is all about Polish home cooking; there are no burgers, hot dogs, salads or even sandwiches on the menu.

But you can get borsch, dill soup, potato pancakes, sauerkraut and mushrooms, breaded pork chop, goulash, beef stroganoff and other Eastern European favorites.

Call it comfort food heaven, Polish style. Taqueria El Mariachi, Trenton Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Appearances can be deceiving. Besides the al pastor tacos, I tried the pork rind pupusas. Hunan Beef, Best Food In Town Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Best Food in Town is a great, if gutsy, name for a restaurant.

stacked under a table. Lunch specials, from 11 a. Hunan beef is shown in the photo. A post shared by El Pueblo Taqueria elpueblotaqueria.

There are 11 kinds of tacos, from chicken, steak and pork to tongue, Mexican-style shrimp and spicy chopped tofu. Lomo saltado, Uncle Paulie's, Maywood Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. The arroz con pollo featured tasty chicken, and the lomo saltado in photo was another winner, with tender, seasoned steak.

Chicken with fried noodle,. Shan Shan Noodles, Parsippany Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Hand-pulled noodles date to the s in China; the process consists of kneading the dough and repeatedly stretching it to produce strands of long, thin noodles.

Because great sushi doesn't have to cost an entire paycheck. Because your friends love you, but not enough to blow their monthly car payment on your big night. Next step: picking the perfect place to eat.

Beverly Hills. If you know where to look, affordable dishes are everywhere in LA. West Hollywood. Indian Bangladeshi Pakistani. Monterey Park.

Mexican Tacos. North Hollywood. Ktown Pho makes the best pho in the neighborhood. Wagyu is the winning order. Silver Lake. Pho Cafe in Silver Lake is a great takeout option for a weeknight meal. Long Beach. The Win-Dow in Long Beach serves a good smashburger, and a great fried chicken sandwich.

Sandwiches Italian. Eastside Market Italian Deli in Downtown LA is an old-school Italian deli serving up some of our favorite and messiest sandwiches. Arts District. It's one of the best affordable lunch options in the area.

Los Feliz. Village Pizzeria in Larchmont is one of the more reliable NY-style slice shops in town. East Hollywood. Dave's Hot Chicken used to be one of the better Nashville-style hot chicken spots in LA, but those days are long gone. Echo Park. Tacos Mexican. Angel's Tijuana Tacos is a fantastic all-around taco stand with multiple locations throughout LA, including Echo Park.

Highland Park. El Paisa is a Mexico City-style lunch counter serving everything from tortas to fresh huaraches.

Irv's is a West Hollywood staple, serving greasy burgers, tuna melts, and fries. East Hollywood Thai Town. Rad Na Silom is a Thai noodle vendor that set ups outside Silom Supermarket in East Hollywood each night and serves excellent pad thai and pad see ew.

Goldburger in Highland Park serves juicy burgers that are among the best of LA. Sushi Japanese. Gardena Torrance. Downtown LA. Cielito Lindo is a colorful food stand on Olvera Street that's been frying up its signature taquitos since San Gabriel.

Tasty Noodle House is a tiny spot in San Gabriel that serves Chinese food worth the perpetual wait. Sandwiches Deli Middle Eastern. American Sandwiches.

Culver City. American Diner. Cheviot Hills West LA. Remember breakfast? The first meal of the day? Los Angeles. What are you looking for? Perfect Fors.

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Budget-friendly cheap eats - Discover budget-friendly lunches and dinners that use affordable storecupboard ingredients to create cheap pasta dishes, soups, curries and Given inflation - what are your best cheap eats in LA under $10 (NO STREET TACOS - GOOD LUCK!) [$] Best Affordable Place to Buy 60 Chicken 76 Cheap Dinner Ideas That Don't Skimp on Taste · Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup · Hearty Vegetable Soup with Parsley Gremolata · Slow Cooker Mac From biryani to dumplings, dine well on the cheap with these dishes under $15 from our favorite L.A. restaurants

crispy fish taco, Central Taco and Tequila, Westmont Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. The tacos at Central Taco and Tequila go well beyond the usual taqueria menu.

Korean short rib tacos? Coconut shrimp? Those too. Picadillo, with seasoned beef, white onions, cabbage, crema and salsa pequin a peppery salsa? My favorite is the crispy fish taco. I was working! Fried chicken, mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, Aunt Berta's Kitchen, Haddon Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj.

It just may become your favorite summertime refresher. Roast pork, Chefski's, Wallington Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. The deli-like eatery, next door to a 7-Eleven, is all about Polish home cooking; there are no burgers, hot dogs, salads or even sandwiches on the menu.

But you can get borsch, dill soup, potato pancakes, sauerkraut and mushrooms, breaded pork chop, goulash, beef stroganoff and other Eastern European favorites.

Call it comfort food heaven, Polish style. Taqueria El Mariachi, Trenton Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Appearances can be deceiving. Besides the al pastor tacos, I tried the pork rind pupusas.

Hunan Beef, Best Food In Town Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Best Food in Town is a great, if gutsy, name for a restaurant. stacked under a table. Lunch specials, from 11 a. Hunan beef is shown in the photo.

A post shared by El Pueblo Taqueria elpueblotaqueria. There are 11 kinds of tacos, from chicken, steak and pork to tongue, Mexican-style shrimp and spicy chopped tofu. Lomo saltado, Uncle Paulie's, Maywood Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj.

The arroz con pollo featured tasty chicken, and the lomo saltado in photo was another winner, with tender, seasoned steak. Chicken with fried noodle,. Shan Shan Noodles, Parsippany Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Hand-pulled noodles date to the s in China; the process consists of kneading the dough and repeatedly stretching it to produce strands of long, thin noodles.

Shan Shan Noodles looks rather ordinary inside and out, but the hand-pulled noodle soups and dishes are standouts. cheese empanada, Lorenzo's Cabana, Westville Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Their tacos made our best tacos list , and the empanadas are equally worthy.

Platter King, North Bergen Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. Olympia Restaurant, Vineland Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for nj. The moussaka along with the Greek meatballs and pastitsio, the only items available every day are highly recommended. A post shared by The Cuisine Stories 🌍 thecuisinestories.

The chicken tikka masala may have been the best of its kind sampled on my recent Indian food road trip. Puff pastry makes this extra-yummy pot pie both simple and delicious! Get the recipe for Chicken Pot Pie.

Serve this staple-filled soup with good, crusty bread for a simple, effective, and delicious meal. Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Potato Soup. Perhaps the only thing more warming and delicious than chicken soup on a cold day is chicken and dumplings.

Get the recipe for Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings. This fast stovetop recipe skips roasting, but is steeped in flavor. And with just a few ingredients mostly squash , it's easy on the wallet! You can skip the brandy and use a little more cider to save some cost. Get the recipe for One-Pot Butternut Squash Soup.

Some chicken cutlets and pantry staples — and plenty of Parmesan, of course — can quickly turn into this family favorite. Get the recipe for Chicken Parmesan. The underrated tuna melt, that staple of diners and lunch plates everywhere, deserves to be making a big time comeback.

You probably have most of the ingredients in your fridge right now. What are you waiting for? Get the recipe for Tuna Melt. If you're looking for a way to use ground beef in a spicy, simple dinner that'll make the whole family happy, then you've just found your recipe for tonight!

Get the recipe for Tamale Pie. This ground beef enchilada dinner is especially a winner. A little taco seasoning, some corn tortillas, a can of enchilada sauce, cover it with cheese and boom!

You've got a powerhouse meal for four or for two, with leftovers ready to go. Get the recipe for Beef Enchiladas. Want to make your whole family feel taken care of? Treat them to a baked pasta dish. It's easy, it's cheap, and it's super filling. Get the recipe for Classic Stuffed Shells.

Who's in the mood for a minute dinner? Plus, With each meal purchased, the restaurant funds a meal for refugees around the globe via the World Food Programme. This not-so-hidden gem in Albany Park deals in unimaginably cheap sushi, three words that could be a turnoff but aren't at Lawrence Fish Market.

A slice of New York City pizza is a shoo-in for the best cheap eats in America. While there are slice shops that wouldn't disappoint, if we have to choose one, it would be Paulie Gee's. The Freddy Prinze slice is cut Sicilian-style in a square with a sesame-crust bottom and topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and pecorino Romano.

These one-of-a-kind corn dogs have to be tasted to be believed: hot, melty pork encased in a perfectly light breading, they come with Colsons Beer mustard and an addictively smoky tomato-ginger jam for dipping.

A post shared by 🔥 Fat Boy 🍔 fatboy. We adore the salty, juicy Pastrami Boyger, a griddled beef patty topped with chunky slices of pastrami and slathered with grilled onions, pickles, chipotle mayo, and mustard.

Curing and smoking pork is a longstanding tradition in the U. Since the s, smokehouses here have been perfecting the art of salted aged hams that rival the best prosciuttos of Italy and Jamon Ibericos of Spain.

Want one? Make sure to line up early because these babies tend to sell out before 11am. Dumpling aficionados trek to this closet-size eatery to order the No.

Three-way chili, that unlikely but oh-so-delicious amalgamation of spaghetti, spiced meat sauce, and grated cheddar cheese, is a way of life in Cincinnati.

Brought to the city by Macedonian immigrants in the early s, Skyline is one of the original restaurants to serve the dish; its original location opened in , and today, the mini-chain counts four Cincy restaurants in total.

A post shared by Leos Tacos Truck leostacostruck. Out of all the taco trucks to dot the L. Tender carved pork is paired with a slice of pineapple on a small tortilla for a perfect one or two bites.

Made of thin wedges of local Maine potatoes hand-punched and deep fat fried twice in pure golden duck fat, these Belgian-style frites are renowned throughout the city and state.

Predictably, lines snake out the door for an hour or more during lunchtime, when diners dip them in accompanying sauces of curry mayo, truffle ketchup, and garlic aioli. This bright and cheery, Elvis-themed diner in Cheyenne specializes in breakfast in all forms, from standard omelets to over-the-top piles of loaded hashbrowns.

The classic hot Weiner will get you a juicy hotdogs made of beef, pork, and veal, then piled with beef chili, diced onions, zippy mustard, and a generous shake of celery salt. But the ever-present line snaking out the door of this Midtown spot is the first clue that the fryers here produce a damn qualified contender.

The proof is in the pudding, so to speak: With five levels of heat ranging from Southern mild to Shut the Cluck Up!!! This vegetarian fast food item consists of a deep-fried potato dumpling with garlic, ginger and coriander flavoring, served in a bun cut in half: vegetarian satisfaction on the go!

Viks is a beloved Berkeley tradition with a connected Indian grocery. A post shared by The Skinny Pancake skinnypancake. This small New England chain which originally began as a food cart crafted out of kitchen floorboards, hauled on a converted sailboat trailer offers savory and sweet crêpes.

Our favorite one at the Montpelier location is the sugarshack, a sweet, thin French crêpe with a filling of local maple sugar not the same thing as syrup! and melted butter sourced from the nearby town of Cabot, with a side of Vermont maple syrup.