Craving Southeast Asian food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Chicago, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Aloha Wagon
First up is Illinois Medical District's Aloha Wagon, situated at 1247 S. Western Ave. With five stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp, the Filipino, Mexican and Hawaiian spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Aloha Wagon offers sandwiches, burgers, tacos salads and more. There are even vegetarian options available. On the menu, look for the Hawaiian grilled barbecue chicken sandwich, grilled tofu with teriyaki sauce, or the pork tacos.
2. Lotus Cafe & Bánh Mì Sandwiches
University Village's Lotus Cafe & Bánh Mì Sandwiches, located at 719 W. Maxwell St. (between Union Avenue and Halsted Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Vietnamese spot, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 446 reviews.
The Vietnamese spot specializes in "made-to-order, authentic and flavorful Vietnamese-style sandwiches called Banh Mi," according to their website. On the menu, look for the honey grilled pork sandwich, shrimp springrolls, curry chicken bowl and more.
3. Little Vietnam
Over in Edgewater Beach, check out Little Vietnam, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 309 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Vietnamese spot by heading over to 1132 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Little Vietnam specializes in Vietnamese cuisine. On the menu, look for the crab rangoon, pho noodles, wonton soup and more.
4. Uptown Pho
And then there's Uptown Pho, an Uptown favorite with 4.5 stars out of 280 reviews. Stop by 1010 W. Argyle St. (between Sheridan Road and Kenmore Avenue) to hit up the Vietnamese and vegetarian spot, which offers desserts and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
Uptown Pho serves a variety of pho noodles and other Vietnamese fare. On the menu, look for the spicy crab pho, egg rolls, grilled pork chop and more.
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