Looking for a sublime Southeast Asian meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. The Noodle, Thai Restaurant
Topping the list is The Noodle, Thai Restaurant. Located at 1936 Shattuck Ave. (between Hearst Avenue and Berkeley Way.) in Downtown Berkeley, the Thai spot, which offers noodles and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly Southeast Asian restaurant in Berkeley, boasting four stars out of 791 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Stan S. wrote, "Interior looks nicely put together and is generally clean, staff is friendly and service was prompt. It's going to be my new favorite Thai restaurant because of the inexpensive but delicious food and the late hours."
2. Lucky House Thai
Next up is Downtown Berkeley's Lucky House Thai, situated at 2140 University Ave. (between Shattuck Avenue and Walnut Street). With four stars out of 446 reviews on Yelp, the Thai spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Yelper Andy L. wrote, "It's a modest establishment and flavorful no doubt. They have a large menu, an array of tasteful platters and soups, and always made right!"
3. Andy & Cindy's
Downtown Berkeley's Andy & Cindy's, located at Berkeley Farmer's Market, Ctr St. at Martin Luther King, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Thai spot four stars out of 44 reviews.
Yelper Madeleine A. wrote, "The chicken curry is delicious, with tender chicken, vegetables and an amazing sauce. I usually get the tofu curry and it never fails to please, with brown rice and a salad on the side."
4. Cafe Karla
Cafe Karla, a Burmese spot, which specializes in tea leaf salads, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 20 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1734 San Pablo Ave. (between Francisco and Delaware streets) to see for yourself.
Yelper Lea M. noted, "As you can tell, Cafe Karla isn't a cafe at all — in fact, this is their prep/distribution location. However, you're more than welcomed to stop by and pick up their boxed salads or tea leaf dressings here at a cheaper price since you're dealing directly with the distributor rather than the grocery stores."
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