Wallet Friendly Restaurants
As any foodie will tell you, one good thing about the slow economy is the greater availability of nice and cheap meals. Here is a list of "Meals under $20" restaurants and take out places in NYC and LA that we recommend. Trust us, they will definitely make you want to go back for more without breaking the bank.
NYC
Chatham Square Restaurant
6 Chatham Square (Between Mott and E. Broadway)
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 587-8800
Best known for: Great dim sum
Dumpling House
118 Eldridge St. (Between Broome and Grand)
New York, NY 10002-4418
Phone: (212) 625-8008
Best known for: Authentic Chinese street vendor sandwiches and pork dumplings
Max Restaurant - East Village
51 Ave B (Between 3rd and 4th)
New York, NY 10009-7581
Phone: (212) 539-0111
www.max-ny.com
Best known for: Pasta
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
496 LaGuardia Street, New York, NY 10010
tel. 212-228-6008
www.fiveguys.com
Best known for: Exactly what the title says – Burgers and Fries
Room Service
166 8th Ave (Between 18th and 19th St.)
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 691-0299
www.roomservicerestaurant.com
Best known for: Authentic Thai food in hearty portions.
Indian Bread Co
194 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 228-1909
Best known for: Naan sandwiches
El Cocotero
228 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 206-8930
www.cocotero-restaurant.com
Best known for: Authentic Venezuelan-Latin-Spanish tapas
Los Angeles
Joom Bangkok Cafe
7825 Beverly Blvd. #2
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 938-9650
www.Joombangkok.com
Best known for: Creative touches on authentic Thai dishes
California Roll & Sushi
1834 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 446-8070
Best known for: Fresh and affordable sushi
Grub
911 N Seward St
Hollywood, CA 90038
Phone: (323) 461-3663
www.grub-la.com
Best known for: Comfort food, California style
El Tepeyac
812 N Evergreen Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 267-8668
Best known for: Burritos
Malibu Seafood
25653 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265-4550
Phone: (310) 456-3430
www.malibuseafood.com
Best known for: Fresh shellfish and lobster
Hodori Restaurant (Korean)
1001 S Vermont Ave Ste 102
Los Angeles, CA 90006-2770
Phone: (213) 383-3554
Best known for: Late night dining
Crescendo (Lunch Spot - Italian)
500 Broadway Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 395-5699
Best known for: Salads, sandwiches and celeb watching