Looking for a delicious Southeast Asian meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable such spots around Chula Vista, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your appetite.
1. Tuktan Thai Food
Topping the list is Tuktan Thai Food. Located at 1067 Broadway, Suite 102 (between Crested Butte and Naples streets) in Southwest, the Thai spot, which offers noodles and soups, is the highest-rated low-priced Southeast Asian restaurant in Chula Vista, boasting 4.5 stars out of 470 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Jeff J. wrote, "Holy cow, what a gem. This is genuinely one of the few spots in San Diego that has authentic Thai food. You're going to really appreciate how amazing these dishes are — flavor that will have you wanting more."
Del E. noted, "This place is a hole in the wall , which boasts huge flavors. I was quite impressed with all the ones I was able to taste."
2. Halo Halo Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor
Next up is San Miguel Ranch's Halo Halo Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor, at 2326 Proctor Valley Road, Suite 103. With four stars out of 283 reviews on Yelp, the Filipino spot, which also offers ice cream and bubble tea, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
According to its yelp page, the eatery, owned by the former owners of Lollicup in National City and Chula Vista, offers Halo-Halo, a popular Filipino dessert with mixed fruits, milk and shaved ice.
When it comes to food, look for lechon kawali (deep-fried pork belly), pancit bihon (noodles with meat and chopped vegetables) and tokwa't baboy (a medley of pork ears, pork belly and deep-fried tofu).
3. Krua Thai Cuisine
Northwest's Krua Thai Cuisine, at 686 Broadway (between Halsey and J streets), is another top choice. Yelpers give the affordable Thai spot 4.5 stars out of 337 reviews.
Yelper Evelyn D. wrote, "Absolutely delicious food. From the first time, we had such friendly customer service and outstanding flavors. Our favorites are Thai iced tea, pineapple fried rice, pad Thai, cashew vegetable and tom kha soup."
Yelper Jaren S. added, "Everything I've ordered here is so delicious and the prices are very reasonable. The staff here is very friendly too. The papaya salad is mouth-watering good and has so much flavor."
4. Pho Nhu Y
Pho Nhu Y, a Vietnamese spot in Northwest, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 98 Yelp reviews. Head over to 864 Third Ave. (between K and L streets) to see for yourself.
The eatery offers a slew of smoothies in flavors like honeydew, coconut milk, orange-vanilla and avocado. It also serves up pho, fried rice dishes and banh mi sandwiches.
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