Looking to satisfy your appetite for Southeast Asian fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. PHO 43
Topping the list is PHO 43. Located at 2844 N. 43rd Ave. in Maryvale, the Vietnamese spot is the highest-rated cheap Southeast Asian restaurant in Phoenix, boasting 4.5 stars out of 559 reviews on Yelp.
Elizabeth F., who reviewed Pho 43 on Aug. 3, wrote, "The best pho I've had. The broth is rich and delicious and the meat was tender and yummy."
Yelper DeAnna S., added, "This was fantastic. We had three different items, pho, beef wrapped in grape leaves and the stir fried noodles and all were amazing. My Vietnamese coffee was delicious."
2. Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery
Next up is Deer Valley's Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery, situated at 2340 W. Bell Road, Suite 110. With 4.5 stars out of 476 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
Yelper Chelsea M., who reviewed Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery on July 10, wrote, "Have you ever tried a Banh Mi? It is amazing. I also love their spring rolls,huge pieces of shrimp. The noodle plate is also incredible, [and] you can get two choices of meat or a roll."
Yelper Susan K. wrote, "The food was very good, lunch for two was only $16 and we had plenty. We share a pulled pork sandwich and double chicken noodle salad. Added a small amount of Sriracha to both dishes."
3. Pho Viet Vietnamese Restaurant
Deer Valley's Pho Viet Vietnamese Restaurant, located at 4232 W. Bell Road, Suite 8 & 9, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Vietnamese spot four stars out of 566 reviews.
In terms of signature items, "Whether you want a hot bowl of pho, a rice dish, a side of appetizer or even something for dessert, Pho Viet has them all," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "We are not only specialized in Pho – Vietnamese noodle soup, but we also have other Vietnamse authentic items which you can enjoy."
4. Golden Thai Kitchen
Golden Thai Kitchen, a Thai spot in Maryvale, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 152 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1820 N. 75th Ave., Suite 110, to see for yourself.
Yelper Pat Q., who reviewed Golden Thai Kitchen on Sept. 28, wrote, "The food and environment was incredible. Really enjoyed eating here. They had really interesting videos of live musicians playing on the TV, which I appreciated. Staff was cool too."
Leslye R. noted, "Love the food. My family and I have tried almost everything on the menu, and everything has an amazing taste. Amazing customer service [and a] friendly staff."
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