When it comes to the West End, it's not all Michelin prices and swanky spots, you know. If you don't want to break the bank then this one's for you. From low-cost Caribbean to modestly priced Mexican and British dishes that won't break your budget, here's our pick of the best restaurants in Soho for cheap eats.
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Situated on the ever-buzzing Berwick Street, Red Dog Austin Bar-B-Que Soho is the place to go for beautifully smoked meats at affordable prices. Chomp on 16-hour smoked brisket, banging burgers and wicked wings, with cocktails and tequila to wash it down.
From bao and gyoza to dumplings and sticky rice, the menu at Ping Pong makes it one of London's best cheap eats. Head to Great Marlborough Street for dim sum done right. You'll even find pre-theatre and set menus paired with innovative cocktails.
Fill up on award-winning burgers paired with legendary rosemary chips and a craft beer as Honest Burgers welcomes you to their bustling Soho sites on Brewer Street and Meard Street. With changing specials alongside vegan, veggie and meat-centred dishes, there's something for everyone.
Located on Wardour Street, Busaba promises authentic Thai dishes in the heart of Soho, all for an affordable price. Whether you're taking advantage of their £13.50 weekday lunch deal or grabbing small plates for under a tenner, your bank account will thank you for dining here. Plus, students can get 25% off food Sunday to Thursday.
Pizza Pilgrims Soho is where hot pizzas, cold beers, and Neapolitan classics like Marinara and Margherita meet changing guest specials such as double pepperoni and spicy honey. Head down to this wonderfully affordable Italian hotspot to dive into retro gaming fun at the Nintendo table, or grab a slice and head to nearby Soho Square for a perfect day out.
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It's not only eclectic interiors, a banging soundtrack and quirky cocktails at Barrio; there's also a menu of £2 tacos that features everything from grilled birra beef to pulled chicken and chipotle chickpeas. Pair that with the daily happy hour on drinks and you're in for a good time.
Thought BrewDog was just about the beer? Think again. From 2-4-1 on vegan and vegetarian mains every single Monday to all you can eat wings on Wednesdays, this bustling spot brings you cost-effective munch and thirst-quenching craft brews in equal measure.
Sun & Thirteen Cantons might look like a cool yet traditional-style pub on first look, but this place's food is one of Soho's best kept secrets. Their current kitchen residency is from Mamapen, the only Cambodian restaurant in London, who are slinging out fried chicken buns, tattie mince noodles and sour pineapple curry for under £15.
Located on Frith Street, Koya is an authentic Japanese udon noodle bar that's been serving up traditional fare since 2010. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, to be enjoyed in their minimalistic restaurant that features an open kitchen and sleek wooden counters.
Small plates here start from as little as £3.80, featuring the likes of miso soup and marinated mushrooms. As for the main dishes, expect everything from sweet tofu broth with spring onions to prawn and vegetable tempura.
If you're on the hunt for places near Tottenham Court Road, check out Arcade Food Hall. The venue promises some top-notch grub, whether it be Indonesian, Indian and American cuisine. Plus there are DJs and a packed music programme to keep the ambience buzzing.
