5 of the best cheap eats in Sydney

You can still get an incredible meal in Sydney for under $20 – if you know where to look! Here are our top five choices for cheap eats in Sydney.

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1. Mappen 

Price: $8.90 – 18.90

‘Fast, Affordable, Delicious’ are the first words you see flash up when you open Japanese favourite Mappen’s website, and we couldn’t have put it better ourselves.

 

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Delicious ramen bowls here go for just $8.90. Try its sister restaurants Oiden and Dera-Uma, which are just across the floor and just as fast, affordable and delicious.

Location: Shop 11, 537-551 George St, Sydney


2. Pastizzi Cafe 

Price: $4.20-26

So popular they recently had to move to larger premises, the Pastizzi Cafe does a range of tummy-filling raviolis, pastas and mains, but the stars of the show are the flaky Maltese pastries after which it is named.

 

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The ‘Original’ menu has 12 different pastizzi to choose from, for just $4.20 each – and trust us, just four can fill you up.

Location: 109 King St, Newtown


3. Mamak 

Price: $10.50 to $30

Mamak does award-winning Malaysian street food overflowing with authentic, bold and traditional flavours, backed by fast and friendly service.

 

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The consistently long queues tell the story of this eatery’s popularity. Grab a roti, served with two curry dips and a spicy sambal sauce, from $10.50-18.50

Location: 15 Goulburn St, Haymarket


4. Chinese Noodle House 

Price: $20-40

It’s known to locals as ‘Grapes on the Roof’ because of the trademark grapes that dangle from the ceiling, but it’s better known for its delectable dumplings.

The famous 16-piece dumplings at $17.94 at Chinese Noodle House are more than enough for two people, but if you’re there on your own, you can ask for a half-serving (eight) for – that’s right – half the price.

Location: 160 Thomas St, Haymarket


5. El Jannah 

Price: $12.50 – $67.90 ​

When a small Lebanese- Australian restaurant in the Western Sydney suburb of Granville begins to attract visitors from all over Sydney, you know it must be good.

 

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El Jannah now has 20 locations Sydney- wide, including in Newtown, just outside of the CBD. Grab a mouth-watering 1⁄4 charcoal chicken meal from just: $11.90.

Location: 156-158 King St, Newtown

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