By: Jo-Hannah Yeo
Being a student has its difficulties, one of which being a tight wallet. However, there are plenty of good eats in Vancouver to go to on a budget. As a multi-cultural city, Vancouver brings a variety of cultural cuisine to enjoy. Eating out at quality places should not be compromised because of a limited budget!
Here is a list of some of my favourite places to go out for food with some friends. These places are casual but full of character and of course, delicious food.
1. Sun Sushi – The best bang for your buck near campus, there’s nothing fishy about that! Just one 99 B-line away, the sushi special of $5.99 comes with three rolls and a miso soup. Service isn’t the best, but food is great so no complaining, just tip less.
2. Jethro’s – Big portions at a reasonable price defines this small corner restaurant on Dunbar. Double stacked pancakes the size of your entire plate or eggs benny, there is every breakfast/brunch item you could ever want. The catch: be prepared to wait for over an hour to get a seat in the store.
3. Save on Meats –This old school butcher shop located in Gastown comes with a killer diner next door. Expect filling sandwiches on the cheap and daily specials!
4. Pho Tan – Any pho in Vancouver is cheap. I happen to like this place, located in the hip Kerrisdale neighbourhood, because it serves bubble tea as well (cross-country offerings: Vietnam and Taiwan, interesting…). Go for the classic soup and noodle pho and the Vietnamese salad rolls!
5. Kintaro—Haven’t been to this West End ramen shop yet? Go now, and hurry before the line forms. Steaming bowls of rich broth, heaps of noodles, slices of braised pork and lots of extras. I recommend the Shoyu broth. Way better than the Ichiban sitting in your pantry.
6. Meat and Bread—Probably the best interior you’ll find at a sandwich shop offering only 4 options: Porchetta, Corned Beef, and two daily specials. Sit down for a bite, then go for a stroll through Gastown or Chinatown.
7. Hawker’s Delight—A delightful place to hawk on some food. Southeast Asian cuisine at it’s finest. Hainanese chicken rice and Laksa are must haves. Don’t forget a side of veggie fritters and guava juice for refreshment!
8. La Taqueria—Throw out your Old El Paso and plan an outing to La Taqueria for some truly tasty tacos. Stay classic with the Asada, or branch out for the pork confit, braised beef cheeks, and beef tongue. Margaritas not provided.
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