No matter where in the world you are or how much money you have at any one time, it can be handy to know the less expensive places to eat—especially the yummy ones. In a city with a ton of excellent food choices, here are 14 scrumptious options that won’t upset your budget.
Chili’s South Indian Cuisine
One of the best Indian restaurants around town, Chili’s South Indian Cuisine also happens to be affordable—which makes sense with its location on The Ave. Known for their dosas, they offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers, entrées, and specialties! The casual, simple décor allows the food to speak for itself.
Saigon Vietnam Deli
“Little Saigon’s Best-Kept Secret” is a joint with delicious sandwiches, for only three dollars each. Offering takeout, delivery, and catering, this deli in Seattle’s International District is one of the best food-to-go deals in the area. Patrons rave about the deli’s banh mi. The worst part is the frequent crowdedness: the downside of being awesome.
Dick’s Drive-In
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Dick’s is a delicious, cheap, quick Seattle staple. Other than their original location in Wallingford, which opened in 1954 and underwent a remodel in 2006, this family-owned company now has four additional locations in Seattle: Broadway, Queen Anne, Holman Road, and Lake City. Their business model is based on “instant service,” and having a menu with about 10 items certainly helps with this goal.
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
As an artisan cheesemaking shop with the “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese, it’s a wonder that the food is still affordable. The shop opened in 2003, driven by the owner’s passion for pure food—made with local, healthy ingredients. In an effort to change the way Americans eat, Beecher’s educates its patrons on what’s in their food, going so far as to put their cheesemaking on display. Their second Seattle location is at Sea-Tac airport, for the most delicious travel snack of your life.
Tat’s Delicatessen
Opened in 2004, Tat’s is an East Coast deli started by natives of Philadelphia and New Jersey. Striving to recreate the delicatessens from home “in both product and atmosphere,” patrons can enjoy food in-store, as takeout, or have it delivered. Also available for catering, their menus offer items such as Philly steaks, subs, and hoagies.
Kedai MakaN
Kedai Makan began as a simple food vendor at local farmers markets and has since evolved into a full restaurant with a full bar. Offering both traditional and non-traditional Malaysian-inspired food, they also make their own Chinese medicinal infusions and sambal. Takeout is available depending on how busy they are, and since they have no phone, you can only place an order in person.
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