Philadelphia's 4 best spots to score affordable Southeast Asian food

Sky Cafe | Photo: Vinayak B./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Southeast Asian fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Philadelphia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. QT Vietnamese Sandwich

Topping the list is QT Vietnamese Sandwich. Located at 48 N. 10th St. in Center City, the Vietnamese spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly Southeast Asian restaurant in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 506 reviews on Yelp.

This shop was highlighted as one of the top hoagie spots to visit in Craig LaBan's 2019 Dining Guide. On the menu, look for a variety of banh mì sandwiches, along with noodle platters, rolls and soup.

2. Hardena/Waroeng Surabaya Restaurant

Next up is Newbold's Hardena/Waroeng Surabaya Restaurant, situated at 1754 S. Hicks St. With 4.5 stars out of 333 reviews on Yelp, the Indonesian spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

This spot, which was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2018, offers dishes like slow-braised beef in coconut milk and spices or the veggie-friendly jackfruit stew.

3. Sky Cafe

Passyunk Square's Sky Cafe, located at 1122-38 Washington Ave., Suite B, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Indonesian spot, which offers noodles and more, 4.5 stars out of 171 reviews.

Craig LaBan awarded this spot two bells and restaurant critic Adam Erace called it "flavorful food at ridiculous prices," according to Philly Eater. On the menu, look for fried rice and noodle dishes topped with chicken, beef, tofu and more.

4. Thang Long Pho Restaurant

Thang Long Pho Restaurant, a Vietnamese spot that offers noodles, soups and more in West Kensington, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 142 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2534-36 Kensington Ave. to see for yourself.

Philly Eater named this spot one of the 12 essential Vietnamese restaurants to visit in Philadelphia for its vermicelli, rice and veggie-friendly pho.

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