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Boo's Kitchen

Boo's Kitchen brings the fresh flavours of northern Thailand to the Gabba

Amongst the myriad of budget restaurants in Brisbane, there are plenty of places serving up great budget bites if you know where to look. From the little ethnic hole in the wall in an outer suburb to the hidden gems of Brisbane’s inner city, we have them covered here.

Newstead

Betty's Burgers

Betty's Burgers bring a touch of retro with a beachy Noosa vibe to inner city Newstead

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Yeronga

Urban Saigon

Urban Saigon is a little slice of Vietnam found on a suburban street corner, serving authentic Vietnamese street food

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Chermside

Betty's Burgers

Betty's Burgers brings a dose of old skool beachside chic to Westfield Chermside, with walls adorned with classic 1950s beach photos

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Sherwood

Com Restaurant

Com Restaurant is Sherwood's secret local go-to for a Vietnamese-Chinese style breakfast, lunch or dinner

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Newstead

My Viet Kitchen

My Viet Kitchen serves fresh and healthy Vietnamese street food in the heart of Newstead

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Banyo

Vietnamese Pho Ever

Located in a small shopping precinct in Banyo, Vietnamese Pho Ever serves up pho and other authentic Vietnamese dishes

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Verandah out front of Latin manna West end

Brisbane's Best Cheap Eats

When it comes to finding the best cheap eats in Brisbane, where meals can still be found for $25 or under, it pays to have a sense of adventure.

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Paddington

Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers

Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, Australia’s very first dedicated Italian gnoccheria, can be found on Paddington’s Given Terrace

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Sunnybank

Seoul Bistro

If you like Korean fried chicken, you’ll love Seoul Bistro’s fried chicken buffet offering unlimited chicken wings

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West End

Little Red Dumpling

Little Red Dumpling bar is a mod funky little Chinese eatery serving delicious dumplings and spicy street food

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Paddington

Hai Hai Ramen

Hai Hai Ramen is a tiny Japanese ramen bar found in a black worker’s cottage on Paddington’s Latrobe Tce

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West End

Kafenio

Kafenio offers traditional Greek and Cypriot cuisine from its blue and white West End workers cottage

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Fortitude Valley

District 1

District 1 is a slick little gem of a budget Vietnamese eatery found on Ann St just off the Chinatown Mall in Fortitude Valley

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Fortitude Valley

Ben's Burgers

Ben’s Burgers is a slice of burger heaven tucked away in Winn Lane, with minimalist décor and a pared-back menu

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Fortitude Valley

Fat Dumpling

The funky dim-lit Oriental den in Brunswick St is the Valley's go-to for authentic handmade dumplings

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Woolloongabba

Mirchh Masala

Mirchh Masala is a secret Indian restaurant that peddles authentic vegetarian street food

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