Craving Southeast Asian food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Soda Bun Thai Food
Topping the list is Soda Bun Thai Food. Located at 2740 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5 in Dobson Ranch, the Thai spot is the highest-rated affordable Southeast Asian restaurant in Mesa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 261 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, expect to see soup, salad, curries, noodle dishes, wok platters, fried rice and chef specials like the volcano fish (breaded fish in Thai savory sauce with bell peppers, sweet onions and topped with basil) and the swimming angel (white fish, eggplant, bell peppers and green beans in a green curry sauce over steamed rice noodles).
2. At My Place Cafe
Next up is At My Place Cafe, situated at 2121 W. Guadalupe Road, Suite 8. With 4.5 stars out of 189 reviews on Yelp, the Filipino spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
The menu, which changes weekly, features items such as kare (oxtail, tripe and vegetables in a peanut sauce), a crispy pork pata and the bicol express (pork cooked in coconut milk).
3. Mekong Sandwiches
Mekong Sandwiches, located at 66 S. Dobson Road, Suite 101, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Vietnamese spot 4.5 stars out of 190 reviews.
On the menu, look for banh mi sandwiches like the Italian sandwich (pepperoni, salami, ham and provolone cheese) and the roast beef and cheddar sandwich with horseradish sauce. All sandwiches are served with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, onion and soy sauce.
View the menu here.
4. Saigon Jade Restaurant
Saigon Jade Restaurant, a Vietnamese spot that offers soup, sandwiches and more, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 83 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1316 S. Longmore St., Suite 101 to see for yourself.
In addition to Vietnamese coffee, Thai tea and fruit smoothies, you'll find Vietnamese pho, salad and rice dishes alongside signature dishes such as crab Vietnamese udon (noodle, crab meat, shrimp and pork crab pie garnished with fried and green onions and cilantro) as well as the special stuffed pancake (steam rice paper, jicama, wood ear, ground shrimp and pork topped with mint, cucumber, bean sprout and special fried onion).
5. Pho Number One
Over in Dobson Ranch, check out Pho Number One, which has earned four stars out of 190 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Vietnamese and Thai spot by heading over to 1955 W. Baseline Road, Suite 114.
Try the grilled chicken, pork, beef or shrimp vermicelli bowls, which all include lettuce, mint, cilantro, carrots, cucumbers, green onions and peanuts; or opt for the pad kee mau (choice of shrimp, pork, chicken or tofu with wide rice noodles, eggs, onions, mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, baby corn and pan-fried tomato).
View the full menu here.
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