It’s getting harder to find great meals for under $20, but Philadelphia still has places with incredible food at affordable prices, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine.
At Amy’s Pastelillos in Fishtown, every pastelillo is just $5, so you can grab three and still have enough for tax and a tip. The eatery also serves flavorful bowls for $15, including the popular pollito bowl.
Phở 75 in East Passyunk serves generous bowls for $13.75 before tip, and you usually receive your order in a quick and efficient manner.
Fountain Porter in East Passyunk keeps it simple with three menu items: a $6 burger, $4 basket of fries, and a $4 bowl of pickled vegetables — all three for under $20.
For flavorful and affordable West African comfort food, head to Suya Suya in Northern Liberties. Their chicken bowl with rice, Brussels sprouts, and sweet plantains comes in just under $14.
Grab a mouthwatering platter of char-grilled piri piri chicken at Gilda in Fishtown for $17. It features chili-garlic marinated thighs served over saffron rice and topped with shoestring fries.
Ray’s Cafe and Tea House in Chinatown offers an eight-piece dumpling sampler for $10.99, which pairs well with two shrimp spring rolls for $5.50.
Read more about the best local meals under $20 in Philadelphia Magazine.
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