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Boo's Kitchen

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

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

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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.

Chatt Patta, Woolloongabba, Indian street food
Woolloongabba
Chatt Patta
Chatt Patta is a no-frills, budget Indian eatery in Woolloongabba serving authentic unique Indian street food
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Buncha Buncha, Stones Corner, Vietnamese street food
Stones Corner
Buncha Buncha
Buncha Buncha brings a taste of Hanoi to Stones Corner serving authentic Vietnamese street food
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Betty's Burgers Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly
Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co
Popular retro-inspired burger shack Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co has opened its third Brisbane outlet at Indooroopilly
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Kimchi Cheese Smile East Brisbane
East Brisbane
KCS Chicken
A hidden gem of a Korean fried chicken eatery occupying an historic shop in East Brisbane
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Kai Aroha Goodna
Goodna
Kai Aroha
Kai Aroha (food made with love) is a strong contender for the best hangi to be found in Brisbane and beyond
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Ethiopian Village Moorooka
Moorooka
Ethiopian Village
Ethiopian Village is a traditional Ethiopian eatery tucked away in the rear of a retro shopping arcade in multicultural Moorooka
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Bistro Korea Coorparoo
Coorparoo
Bistro Korea
Bistro Korea is a cute contemporary eatery offering Korea’s best traditional dishes, from bibimbab to deep fried chicken
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Hatori Karaage Camp Hill
Camp Hill
Hatori Karaage
Hatori Karaage is a tiny bamboo-walled Japanese eatery and bar serving crispy fried chicken
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Selectionj of burgers, Super Combo, Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills
Super Combo
Super Combo is a Street Fighter themed burger joint where punters can get their fill of burgers, fries and shakes
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Mission Vietnamese Coorparoo
Coorparoo
Mission Vietnamese
Mission Vietnamese is a cute, little street eatery serving all your favourite Vietnamese fare
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Newstead
Cheeky Poké Bar
Cheeky Poké Bar is serving up locally-sourced seafood poke bowls and other Asian inspired delights in Newstead’s Haven precinct.
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Riverland Brisbane CBD
Brisbane CBD
Riverland
Riverland is Brisbane’s hottest social setting, with a massive tiered 3-level terraced bar eatery sprawling across riverside decks
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Betty's Burgers Newstead
Newstead
Betty's Burgers
Betty's Burgers bring a touch of retro with a beachy Noosa vibe to inner city Newstead
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Urban Saigon, Yeronga
Yeronga
Urban Saigon
Urban Saigon is a little slice of Vietnam found on a suburban street corner, serving authentic Vietnamese street food
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Betty's Burgers Westfield Chermside
Chermside
Betty's Burgers
Betty's Burgers brings a dose of old skool beachside chic to Westfield Chermside, with walls adorned with classic 1950s beach photos
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Com Restaurant Sherwood
Sherwood
Com Restaurant
Com Restaurant is Sherwood's secret local go-to for a Vietnamese-Chinese style breakfast, lunch or dinner
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