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Boo's Kitchen

Boo's Kitchen brings the fresh flavours of northern Thailand to the Gabba

Amongst the myriad of budget restaurants in Brisbane, there are plenty of places serving up great budget bites if you know where to look. From the little ethnic hole in the wall in an outer suburb to the hidden gems of Brisbane’s inner city, we have them covered here.

Carindale

Banh Mi

Banh Mi delivers the perfect combo of crunchy French baguette and delicious coriander-y Vietnamese goodness packed with flavour

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Carindale

Yum Cha

Yum Cha offers an authentic Chinese dining experience, specialising in both traditional Chinese-style lunches and fine Chinese cuisine

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Carindale

Betty's Burgers

Betty’s Burgers at Westfield Carindale brings the iconic, Noosa-inspired burger shack experience to the heart of Brisbane

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Carindale

Sandwich Studio

Sandwich Studio is known for its focus on using high-quality, gourmet ingredients to create unique and delicious sandwiches

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Carindale

Viet House

Viet House at Westfield Carindale offers an authentic Vietnamese dining experience that will leave you craving more after your first visit

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East Brisbane

The German Club

For a rollicking good night in an old-fashioned community setting, The German Club, one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets, is the place

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Salisbury

BeeJay's Home Kitchen

BeeJay's Home Kitchen brings authentic homemade Indian comfort food to the heart of Salisbury

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Salisbury

Wau Kitchen

A charming and unique Afro-fusion restaurant and soon-to-be-wine bar, tucked away in a rustic shed

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Bowen Hills

3Bros Korean Bistro

This authentic Korean street food eatery on King St, Bowen Hills specialises in kimbap (K-style sushi)

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West End

Kor-Dak

This vibrant West End eatery specialises in traditional Korean street food, from jumbo chicken skewers to tteokbokki and

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Woolloongabba

Sue's Burgers and Shakes

A sleek retro American diner-inspired burger bar located underneath Angelika Cinemas

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Woolloongabba

Little Red Dumpling

A funky authentic dumpling bar offering a delectable range of delicious jiaoizi (Chinese dumplings) and tsingtao beer

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Banyo

Hiro Meshi Kitchen

The secret treasure of a Japanese kitchen can be found hidden away in Banyo Bowls Club

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Milton

Vietnam House

A sibling for the popular restaurant of the same name in the Valley has a second casual eatery tucked away in a Milton lane

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Highgate Hill

Ladokolla on the Hill

Tucked away in Highgate Hill, this little Greek taverna serves the most authentic and best value Greek food in town

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Fortitude Valley

La Arepa Brava

A secret slice of Colombia, serving traditional dishes and drinks on a budget, tucked away in a European-style piazza

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