In search of a new favorite Southeast Asian spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Plano, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Pho Apple
First up is Pho Apple, situated at 5930 W. Park Blvd., Suite 400. With four stars out of 303 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot, which offers soups and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Pho Apple.
"Owner and head chef, An Vuong, started the business with the prospect that it would bring him and his family better lives," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Although this wasn't his first restaurant, it has been the most successful."
As to what the business is known for, "The Vietnamese noodle soup, pho!" it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Each bowl of pho comes from the nutrients of many cow bones slowly cooked to maximize the rich flavor extracted in the process."
2. Pho Bay
Pho Bay, located at 3933 N. Central Expressway, Suite 100, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Vietnamese and Thai spot four stars out of 229 reviews.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Pho Bay.
"Pho Bay was established in 2014, the culmination of a lifelong dream of the owners," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. "With love and support of their family and friends, Pho Bay has seen three years of growth and experience."
3. Lion City Chinese Cafe
Lion City Chinese Cafe, a Chinese, Singaporean and Malaysian spot, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 221 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2109 W. Parker Road, Suite 210, to see for yourself.
Start off with some buffalo wings or curry puffs as an appetizer before honing in on main courses such as black pepper fish fillets, curry shrimp or eggplant with sambal sauce. (Check out the full menu here.)
4. Pho Mac
And lastly, there's Pho Mac, a local favorite with four stars out of 184 reviews. Stop by 8240 Preston Road, Suite 180, to hit up the Vietnamese spot next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.
Yelper Raymond C., who reviewed Pho Mac on Nov. 24 wrote, "I genuinely enjoyed this places pho! We came here on a Sunday lunch because my girlfriend was sick and wanted some nice soothing pho. Their Pho Tai definitely hit the spot."
Yelper Debra S. wrote, "I found this place by searching for pho near me. It was well worth the trip here and the high reviews were spot on."
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