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Chula Vista's 5 favorite spots for cheap Southeast Asian fare

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Published on July 11, 2019
Chula Vista's 5 favorite spots for cheap Southeast Asian farePhoto: Halo Halo Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor/Yelp

Looking for a delicious Southeast Asian meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Chula Vista, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Halo Halo Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor

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Topping the list is Halo Halo Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor. Located at 2326 Proctor Valley Road, Suite 103 in San Miguel Ranch, the Filipino dining spot/ice cream parlor is the highest-rated inexpensive Southeast Asian restaurant in Chula Vista, boasting four stars out of 260 reviews on Yelp.

The food menu includes the TLT (tocina, longanisa, tapas, eggs and rice), kare kare (beef slices, eggplant and greens boiled in peanut sauce) and pancit palabok (noodles topped with shrimp sauce, green onions, crushed chicharon and hard-boiled eggs). Teas, shake and slushies are also on offer.

2. Teriyaki Grill

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Next up is Northwest's Teriyaki Grill, at 380 Third Ave., Suite B (between Park Way and G Street). With 4.5 stars out of 417 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese, seafood and Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. Menu options include teriyaki chicken and salmon, bulgogi beef and a steak sandwich.

3. Tuktan Thai Food

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Southwest's Tuktan Thai Food, at 1067 Broadway, Suite 102 (between Crested Butte and Naples streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Thai spot 4.5 stars out of 447 reviews. House specialties include orange chicken, Mongolian beef and tiger cry steak.

4. Pho Hung Cali

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Pho Hung Cali, a Vietnamese spot in Southwest, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 409 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1060 Broadway, Chula Vista, to see for yourself. Satisfy your cravings with such offerings as pad Thai, drunken noodles and Panang curry.

5. Thai Fresh

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Finally, over in Rancho Del Rey, check out Thai Fresh, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 313 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Thai spot by heading over to 1016 Tierra Del Rey, Suite B (between Amena Court), where the menu includes soups and salads, as well as curry, noodle and wok dishes.

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