Phenomenal taste doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag; check out some of these tasty meals that won’t break the bank.
1. Hawker’s Delight
4127 Main St. Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
Most appropriately described as a “hole in the wall,” Hawker’s Delight is a must for cheap and delicious Malaysian-Singaporean cuisine. Laksa? Hainanese chicken? Hawker’s Delight has you covered.
2. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson St. Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
While not dirt cheap, the ramen is top-notch and often a contender for the best in Vancouver. For $9-14 dollars, a steaming bowl of ramen is just the thing to fill you up and keep you warm on a cold night. This ramen joint is known for their hearty pork based broths. It’s no secret their food is delicious so be prepared to wait in line!
3. Meat & Bread
370 Cambie St. Vancouver, BC V6B 2N3
A perfect example of a simple concept executed well. They have a limited menu that changes seasonally but whenever you’re in the mood for a roasted meat centered sandwich, Meat & Bread doesn’t disappoint. The porchetta is perhaps what they are best known for but all their food is centered around the concept of fresh and local ingredients.
4. Jethro’s Fine Grub
3420 Dunbar St. Vancouver, BC V6S 2C4
It’s not the price that will astound you at Jethro’s but rather the quantity you get for the amount you paid. We’re talking pancakes the size of your head! Luckily, quality is not sacrificed for quantity making Jethro’s the dream for anyone who feels breakfast food is the best kind of food. It’s no wonder their slogan is, “please eat responsibly.
5. La Taqueria
2549 Cambie St. Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y6
You can choose 4 delicious tacos from their menu for around $10. There are plenty of vegetarian options along with meat-based options. All in all, La Taqueria is an excellent way to satisfy that Mexican food craving.