Unfortunately, the cost of living doesn’t seem to be getting any easier right now. So sometimes, when eating out, we need to find a place that is wallet-friendly. Though, it’s good to know that Brisbane has plenty of cheap eats, so we’ve curated a list of the best under $15.
1. $10 Ramen Hour at Hai Hai
When it comes to food that warms the soul, it doesn’t get much better than ramen. This popular Paddington eatery serves up bowls of it for just a tenner every Monday and Tuesday from 5-6pm.
Price: $10 per bowl
Find Hai Hai at 102 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
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2. Taco Tuesdays at El Camino Cantina
Did someone say $2 Taco Tuesdays? Yes please! Select $2 tacos are available every Tuesday at El Camino with any drinks purchase, so you can grab a feed and a drink on the cheap.
Taco varieties include The King Caesar with grilled chicken, the El Mac served with beef mince, as well as The Cauli Cartel with roasted cauliflower.
You can find El Camino at Bowen Hills, South Bank, Chermside and Brisbane City.
Price: $2 each with a drinks purchase
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3. The Bagel Boys
If you’re looking for quick, easy and budget-friendly lunch option in the city, look no further than The Bagel Boys.
These legends have plenty of options on their menu to fill our hungry bellies, from traditional bagel varieties such as cream cheese and avocado from just $6, to loaded bagels such as salmon, chicken as well as Reuben from $11.50.
You can find The Bagel Boys at 376 George Street, Brisbane City. They also have outposts in QUT and UQ.
Price: $6 – $12.90
4. Sushi Edo
Sushi is always a good choice for eating out on a budget, especially with the rice, which fills hungry tums up.
This conveyor belt sushi spot offers a variety of fresh sushi rolls and plates from just $4.80 each.
You can find Sushi Edo at CBD, Barracks, Garden City, Newmarket, Sunnybank and Kenmore.
Price: $4.80 +
5. 5 Dogs
If you’re out late in the Valley on a weekend and want a late night feed that isn’t a kebab, then head on over to 5 Dogs on Brunswick Street.
They’re slinging hot dogs and chicken rolls from just $8.80, as well as loaded fries from $10.
Never underestimate the power of carbs after a night at the clubs.
Price: from $8.80.
6. The Yiros Shop
With multiple locations around Brisbane, The Yiros Shop offers traditional Greek-style yiros (gyros) wraps filled with meat, vegetables, and tzatziki sauce for under $15. They also have vegetarian varieties as well as loaded fries and salads.
You can find restaurants in South Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Cannon Hill, Newmarket, Albion, and more.
Price: from $11.90.
7. Harajuku Gyoza
Naturally, there are a lot of places to get cheap gyoza around Brisbane, but one of our favourites is Harajuku Gyoza.
They’ve got a venue in the CBD and another in South Bank, and their gyoza is absolutely delish. With a five-pack of pork gyoza for just $11, you can’t go wrong on the price point either.
Price: from $11.
8. Fat Angel Sports Bar
American-inspired Sports Bar Fat Angel is slinging some super cheap eats such as $1 wings on Wednesdays, $14 classic hotdogs, and more.
You can find Fat Angel in Eagle Lane, Brisbane City.
9. Govinda’s
For wholesome homemade vegetarian meals, you can’t go wrong with Govinda’s.
Here, you can get curry bowls with rice and kofta balls for just $13 as well as lasagne, samosas, cheesy potato bake and more for under $15 too.
You can find Govinda’s in Brisbane City and West End.
Price: from $11.
10. Banh Mi Factory
Want crunchy banh mi for under $10? Then be sure to check out this joint, which is located in both Newstead and Zillmere.
Banh mi varieties for $9.90, noodle salads and rice bowls for $14, and two rice paper rolls for $7.50 – Banh Mi Factory has your lunch sorted.
Price: $7.50 – $14.
11. Watany Manoushi Lebanese Bakery
Felafel fans to the front – Watany Manoushi Lebanese Bakery is where it’s at. Delicious eats at an attractive price, and totally worth stopping by when around Mount Gravatt.
Loaded felafel plates for $14.99, felafel wraps from twelve bucks, and plenty of other delicious bites for under $10.
Price: $4.50 – $14.99
12. New York Slice
Another popular late-night feed in the Valley, New York Slice has giant slices of pizza for $5.95 each you can choose and eat right from the window.
Or why not grab a whole regular Pepperoni pizza for $12.95?
New York Slice is located in Fortitude Valley and Redbank Plains.
Price: $5.95 – $12.95