Photos by Caitlin Abrams
Moto-i’s creamy corn ramen soup
Moto-i’s creamy corn ramen soup
From flaming hot pho and six-story sammies to fancy pants affordable feasts, eating cheaply in the Twin Cities doesn’t have to mean eating poorly. Here’s our guide to the best in easy-on-the-wallet local dining.
Wings
Whether saucy or dry-rubbed, we found the top wings to please every eater.
Tacos
Hidden layers of complexity, hints of spice, and tricks from generations-old family recipes. That’s what keeps tacos solidly in the foodist’s heart.
Sandwiches
The truest definition of a portable meal.
Fancy (Date Night)
Dinner at a swanky joint doesn’t have to break the bank.
Noodles: Pho vs. Ramen
Vietnamese soup with cultish loyalists vs. real Japanese noodle soup (not the brick of noodles from your college days).
Wild Card Picks
Sometimes the best cheap eats are hiding in plain sight.
