Looking to satisfy your appetite for Southeast Asian fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. New Dong Khanh
Topping the list is New Dong Khanh. Located at 83 Harrison Ave. (between Knapp and Beach streets.) in Chinatown, the Vietnamese and Chinese spot, which offers bubble tea and more, is the highest-rated affordable Southeast Asian restaurant in Boston, boasting four stars out of 553 reviews on Yelp.
For starters, try the deep-fried shrimp bean cake served on a bed of vermicelli and lettuce. Stir fried noodle and rice dishes are available as entrees. Fruit shakes and smoothies are available as well.
2. New Saigon
Next up is East Boston's New Saigon, situated at 985 Bennington St. (between Saratoga and Trident streets). With 4.5 stars out of 140 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
On the menu, you'll find rice plates, pho and more. Try the fried squid or the crispy soft-shell crab.
3. S & I Thai
Allston's S & I Thai, located at 168 Brighton Ave., Suite A (between Parkvale and Harvard avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Thai spot four stars out of 451 reviews.
Lunch and dinner specials are served with a spring roll, chicken wing, gyoza, dumpling, fried tofu or crab wonton. Try the whole fish, available steamed, grilled or pan fried.
4. Pho Viet's
Pho Viet's, a Vietnamese spot in Allston, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 415 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1095 Commonwealth Ave. to see for yourself.
The business has another location in Newtown Centre. In addition to the usual pho, rice and noodle dishes, it offers vegetarian specials like tofu sauté, with vegetables, lemongrass and rice.
5. New Saigon Sandwich
Over in Chinatown, check out New Saigon Sandwich, which has earned four stars out of 418 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the deli and Vietnamese spot, which offers sandwiches and more, by heading over to 696 Washington St. (between Lagrange and Stuart streets).
Sandwiches are served with cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon, onions, chili peppers, cilantro and soy sauce or fish sauce. Boxed meals include teriyaki chicken with noodles.
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