Cheap Eats $10 Challenge!

For our final adventure we went to Macquarie Centre’s food court. Our challenge was to find the best meal for $10 and under. We went to find several different types of food under this tight budget and set ourselves a rule:

We decided to exclude fast food shops and Woolworths.

All group members contributed to planning our vlog, with tech savvy expert, Hansika, doing majority of the filming, and edited the video.   

This was really an enjoyable time doing this assignment with all group members. From the first time saying “hi” to the end, we achieved a lot, and it was not only because the topic interested us all, but also we found a useful and efficient way to spend a good time with food under $10-15. We found it amazing that various kinds of food can be selected to satisfy you. No matter a bowl of udon, baklava, a box of fish and chips, salad, Japanese snacks, iced apple tea and also Spinach feta pride. Individually, these were all under $10.

Most of our meals ended up costing far below the amount we set, we hope that our viewers will be as surprised as we are about the cost of the food. We hope our posts have given you insight into what food you can buy for under $15. Thanks for following us on our food journey!

Jonga Jip

Jonga Jip is a Korean restaurant that most foodies have heard of, which explains the obscenely long lines that form around it. It offers very good value and gives generous portions for what you pay for. Most people who go to this place often eat the overly large hotpots that can feed an army or for the Korean BBQ that seem to get meat that is so fresh that it seemed as if the produce teleported straight from the farm straight to the table. Although the initial price tag may seem high, the servings are so generous that after splitting the bill it would come to around 10 dollars per person. Which is great value in my book.
Image taken from:http://awifescharmedlife.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/jonga-jip-korean-bbq-restaurant.html

Aqua S

Wow, look at these colourful  cones!!!! The famous Aqua S ice-cream can't be missed!!! There are so many selections for you to add toppings like popcorns, marshmallow, cookies...and the flavour will be changed every two weeks except the classic and super recommended sea salt flavour. Other flavours like earl grey and tofu also strongly recommended. Every flavour costs you $ 3.8 and you also can choose the cone size and cup size. So come and taste the yummy and nice soft serve ice-cream at Aqua S!


The image was taken from: https://www.westfield.com.au/sydney/stores/new-stores

Queto

Queto is a Korean restaurant that is hugely popular with uni students. Due to its cheap and generous portions in a casual atmosphere. It serves simple noodle or rice dishes, but personally I usually go for either the Black Bean noodles or the Fried chicken noodles. I have tried the other dishes and most of them are delicious and they all offer great value. Prices vary from around 11 all the way to 20 dollars, which is very reasonable for the large portions they serve. To sum up Queto, it is a cheap eat for students on a tight budget. 

Image taken from: https://www.zomato.com/photos/pv-res-16566300-r_jU5MQNzMzMTk1M

Frango's

Double Fillet Original Chicken Burger with fries, the container continues out of the picture,  meaning the deliciousness does too!

Frango's is a well known Portuguese Chicken restaurant with branches in Petersham, Smithfield, Penrith and Bella Vista. For about $13 you can get a combo which consists of half a Portuguese chicken/Portuguese chicken burger/rice with chips, and a drink; might I say that the portions are absolutely massive. For the drinks you can choose water or your typical soft drinks, or you can live a little and try the Portuguese drinks on hand called Sumol which taste like paradise. Frango's food not only tastes amazing but is also very cheap for the quantity and quality provided, but on Friday's or the weekend, be prepared for a 10-15 minute wait, people adore this place! Oh by the way, they don't charge for extra sauce, that is a major plus point!

Bella Blue

Bella Blue is a cafe/restaurant located close to Lindfield station. There are numerous meals for $15 and under including gourmet sandwiches like the Crumbed chicken and Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato- BLAT ($13 each), Eggs Benedict ($15) and their entire dessert menu which ranges from $10-12. The Eggs benedict made for a perfect start to the day, especially in the relaxed, comfortable and quiet cafe. Their desserts include sticky date pudding, apple and rhubarb crumble, cheesecake and lemon & sugar crepes.

With the kitchen open all day, Bella Blue is the place to eat for a good price in a restaurant setting.
To see their menu click here

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Thai Curry

Sometimes the best food comes from the simplest places. This is very true about a small Thai restaurant in near West Ryde station called Thai Curry which has been family owned for SEVERAL years. The authenticity of the food along with their hospitality feels like you are in Thailand eating at someone’s home. Majority of the dishes on the menu are under $15 at full price, such as their Beef Green Curry coming in at $9.90 or Prawn Tom Yum for $9.90 also! Definitely a place to try, I am sure it will become a favourite.

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http://www.foodspotting.com/places/67029-thai-curry-west-ryde/items/1440659-stirfried-pork-with-oyster-sauce-and-cashew-nuts