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Tucson's 4 favorite spots to find affordable Southeast Asian eats

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Published on May 31, 2019
Tucson's 4 favorite spots to find affordable Southeast Asian eatsVina Vietnamese Street Food. | Photo: Mariah B./Yelp

Craving Southeast Asian food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Tucson, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Miss Saigon

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Topping the list is Miss Saigon. Located at 1072 N. Campbell Ave. in Sam Hughes, the Vietnamese and vegetarian spot, which offers noodles and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive Southeast Asian restaurant in Tucson, boasting four stars out of 603 reviews on Yelp. 

Start your meal with an appetizer like grilled pork spring rolls, tofu cubes, chicken wings or shrimp tempura. Notable entree choices include rice noodle soup with beef meatballs; vermicelli with grilled catfish; and chicken veggie delight with broccoli, bamboo shoots, napa cabbage, mushrooms and carrots in a light ginger sauce.

Check out the menu here.

2. 4 Seasons

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Next up is 4 Seasons, situated at 1423 W. Miracle Mile. With four stars out of 297 reviews on Yelp, the Thai and Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.

This Asian-centric restaurant features Thai, Chinese and American fare, including menu items like Thai barbecue pork fried rice cooked with egg and onion; kung pao beef served with water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and bell peppers; and bacon Angus cheeseburgers served with lettuce and tomato.

Take a look at the menu here.

3. Vina Vietnamese Street Food

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Limberlost's Vina Vietnamese Street Food, located at 4230 N. Oracle Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Vietnamese spot, which offers sandwiches and more, four stars out of 204 reviews. 

Customize your meal at this unique Asian fusion restaurant that allows you to select a base (rice, noodles, salad or veggies) before adding protein (chicken, pork, beef, shrimp or tofu) and toppings like lettuce, jalapeños, carrots, tomatoes, bean sprouts and more. There are also chef specialty items and housemade sandwiches available. Thirsty? Grab a papaya bubble tea.

4. Pho #1

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Pho #1, a Vietnamese spot, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 133 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2226 N. Stone Ave. to see for yourself. 

This spot's menu features a variety of noodle soups, appetizers, rice dishes, noodle entrees, chef specialties and more. 


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