🍜Food

Budget Restaurants You Should Visit Before You Die

Extraordinary food that won't break the bank — proof that the best meals aren't always expensive.

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    Jay Fai

    Bangkok, Thailand — Michelin-starred street food, ~$20/dish

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    Xi'an Famous Foods

    New York, USA — hand-pulled noodles under $15

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    Tim Ho Wan

    Hong Kong — world's cheapest Michelin-starred dim sum

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    Hawker Chan

    Singapore — Michelin soya chicken rice for $2

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    Pizzarium Bonci

    Rome, Italy — Gabriele Bonci's pizza al taglio by weight

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    Tacos El Gordo

    Tijuana/San Diego — legendary carne asada under $5

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    Ichiran Ramen

    Tokyo, Japan — solo ramen booths, pure focus, ~$10

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    Cafe du Monde

    New Orleans, USA — beignets and café au lait since 1862

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    Dosa Plaza

    Mumbai, India — 50+ varieties of dosa, almost free

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    Mercado de San Juan

    Mexico City — market stalls with world-class ingredients