Seattle's 4 best spots to score inexpensive Southeast Asian food

Seattle's 4 best spots to score inexpensive Southeast Asian foodChuMinh Tofu & Vegan Deli | Photo: Ly V./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on May 04, 2020

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Southeast Asian fare?

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

1. Lucky's Pho

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Topping the list is Lucky's Pho. Located at 3414 Fremont Ave. North (between 35th and 34th streets) in Fremont, the Vietnamese spot is the highest-rated cheap Southeast Asian restaurant in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 257 reviews on Yelp. 

On the menu, you'll find an assortment of banh mi sandwiches, pho noodle soups, kogi tacos and spring rolls. 

2. Amazing Thai Cuisine

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Next up is the University District's Amazing Thai Cuisine, situated at 5210 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite B. (between 53rd and 52nd streets). With 4.5 stars out of 580 reviews on Yelp, the Thai spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

Stop by for a variety of traditional Thai dishes, including Panang curry with coconut milk, bell peppers and basil; pad see ew with broccoli, egg, soy sauce and a choice of meat; and pad graploa, a medley of sauteed onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and sweet basil.

3. Pop Pop Thai Street Food

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Northgate's Pop Pop Thai Street Food, located at 13242 Aurora Ave. North, Suite 104 (between 130th Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Thai spot, which offers noodles and more, 4.5 stars out of 568 reviews.

This spot serves up traditional appetizers and salads, as well as entrees like yellow curry with onions, potatoes, carrots and a choice of chicken, pork, fried tofu or mixed vegetables. 

4. ChuMinh Tofu & Vegan Deli

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ChuMinh Tofu & Vegan Deli, a deli and Vietnamese and vegan spot in the International District, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 343 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1043 S. Jackson St. (between South 12th and South 10th avenues) to see for yourself. 

The eatery offers a full menu of plant-based eats, serving braised jackfruit, stuffed jalapeno and vegan roasted pork. There's also an all-you-can-eat buffet.


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