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Amazon Prime Day in Australia (Deals Included Inside)

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You’ve probably already heard about or taken part in one of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Well, don’t wait until the last minute to get ready for their 2023 event, which will run from 11th to 12th July.

During Prime Day, you can find amazing discounts on almost everything Amazon offers. It covers a wide range of categories like tech, gadgets, home, kitchen, garden, fashion, jewellery, beauty, gaming, and more.

As expected, Amazon heavily promotes its own products during this event. You can usually find the lowest prices of the year on Kindles, Echo smart speakers, Fire TV Sticks, and Fire Tablets. In fact, the prices are often even lower than those on Black Friday.

Now, let’s dive into all the details about Amazon Prime Day in Australia and how you can find the best deals for yourself.

What is Prime Day?

Prime Day is a special shopping event exclusively for Prime members. However, anyone can participate in Prime Day by becoming a member of Amazon Prime.

Amazon Prime Day lasts for two days and is only available to Amazon Prime members. Every year, the sale includes incredible deals on some of our favorite products, such as headphones, robot vacuums, air fryers, and much more.

In Australia, Amazon Prime Day is one of the major sales events on our shopping calendar. It offers a vast number of items at record-low prices on the online retail giant’s platform.

What’s the history behind Amazon’s Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day started in the US in 2015 as a celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary, offering even more deals than Black Friday at that time. It quickly evolved into Amazon’s mid-year sales event, where Amazon Prime members enjoy exclusive discounts on a wide range of items.

Although it initially lasted for just one day, by 2018 – when Australia had its first Prime Day sale – it had expanded to two days. This meant that Australians had 36 hours to shop until the sale ended in the US.

In 2019, it became even bigger, and Aussie shoppers were treated to a whopping 65 hours of discounts. In 2020, due to daylight savings in October, the shopping spree lasted for 66 hours. However, it returned to 65 hours of shopping spree in 2021 and 2022 (not bad yeah).

When is Amazon Prime Day in Australia?

In 2023, the epic Prime Day sale will begin at 12am AEST on Tuesday, July 11th, and will continue until 11:59pm AEST on July 12th in Australia.

However, in reality, Australians can keep shopping until July 13th 5pm, when sales come to end on all Amazon websites across the globe. Making it 65 hours of non-stop shopping fun for the people in Australia.

With the confirmed date approaching, Amazon has already started offering early Prime Day deals. For example, you can get up to 50% off their own Echo smart devices and the Fire TV Stick Lite for just $29.

Remember that Amazon Prime members typically get the best deals. So, if you’re not already subscribed, you may be eligible for a 30-day free trial (and then it’s just $9. 9/month after the trial ends).

What sort of deals can be expected on Amazon Prime Day Deals?

Prime Day is an absolute game-changer for deal lovers, surpassing even the likes of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Naturally, Amazon’s own products will take center stage during Prime Day 2023.

Expect unbeatable prices on:

Kindles,
Echo smart speakers,
Fire tablets,
Fire TV Sticks, and
Ring doorbells.

It’s the perfect opportunity to snag one of the finest Kindles at a fraction of the cost.

But Prime Day isn’t just about Amazon products. Prepare for amazing markdowns on a wide range of items. Previous Prime Days have witnessed significant discounts on top-tier headphones from Sony and Bose, as well as Apple products. Expect to find the best deals on smartwatches and tablets too.

However, it’s not just major tech items that will be on sale. After all, Amazon offers virtually everything, including household essentials. While the spotlight may shine on big-ticket items, don’t be surprised if you find discounts on bedding, clothing, and even cleaning products. They may not be as flashy as the latest smartwatch, but any discount is worth considering, right?

If you’re planning a significant purchase, it’s wise to wait and see what Prime Day brings to the table. This applies to snagging an Instant Pot or an air fryer as well. These popular cooking appliances often feature prominently during Prime Day sales.

Keep an eye out for Lightning Deals, which are available for a limited time or until the item sells out. Longer-lasting deals include the Deals of the Day, which remain active for 24 hours, while others persist throughout the entire duration of Prime Day.

Some items may even come back in stock on the second day, but don’t rely on this if you spot the perfect deal already.

Can students get a discount on Amazon Prime in Australia?

Yes! As a student, we all know that expenses can quickly add up, from textbooks to travel and everything in between.

But fear not because students in Australia can also sign up for a 30-day free trial as well.

Unfortunately, students in Australia don’t have access to the Prime Student membership. (bummer!)

What exactly is Prime Student?

Prime Student is a fantastic discount service that offers all the benefits of a regular Prime membership at half the cost for higher education students.

Unfortunately, at the time of writing, this prime student membership is not available in Australia.

How much does Prime Membership cost?

Amazon Prime Membership offers 30 days free trial that you can cancel at any time.

After the trial period, the membership is only $79 per year or $9.90 per month in Australia.

Can I shop on Amazon Prime Day without Amazon Prime Membership?

Usually, Prime Day deals are exclusive to Prime members. While a few deals may be available to all customers during Prime Day, they generally don’t offer as steep a discount as they would to Prime members.

Luckily, if you haven’t tried it yet, there’s an Amazon Prime free trial. It grants you 30 days of Prime access, including all the perks like Prime Video. Most importantly, it lets you take advantage of the Prime Day 2023 sale just like a regular subscriber.

Just be sure to cancel before the month ends, and you won’t be charged anything for the service.

What’s included in the Amazon Prime Membership?

In Australia, Amazon Prime Members enjoy a ton of perks, including:

Free 24 hours or next day delivery
Free delivery on eligible international purchases
Early access to Prime eligible lightening deals
Free access to Amazon Prime Video (with access to popular movies, TV shows and Amazon Prime Orginals)
Free access to Prime Music (with tons of ad-free music and podcasts)
Free access to Prime Reading (with selection of books, magazines, comics etc.)
Free access to Prime Gaming (with free games each month and Twitch Subscription)

List of Amazon Prime Day Deals in Australia

Here are some amazing Prime Day deals you can get right now.

Please note that some of the deals might have expired already, so make sure to check the prices before buying.

Prime Day deals:

Top 10 Deals added on 12 July 2023

Top 10 Deals added on 11 July 2023

Early access deals

What retailers offer the best Prime Day alternatives?

Prime Day deals are only available on Amazon, but in recent years, other retailers have started offering more deals to compete.

If you don’t have Prime membership or aren’t interested in Prime Day, you can find good deals by checking other popular stores like:

eBay
JB Hi-Fi
Good Guys
Officeworks
Harvey Norman.

These retailers closely match many of Amazon’s deals and sometimes even offer discounts that Amazon doesn’t have.

So, if you’re looking for the best alternative sales to Prime Day, it’s worth checking out Amazon’s main competitors.

We will post the deals that are

Useful Tips for Amazon Prime Day shopping

1. Don’t forget to use cashback services: Cashrewards offers decent cashback on Amazon products. It is an additional savings that you should not miss out on. If you haven’t signed up yet, then you can also get $10 sign up when you join & spend $20 on your first shop within the first 7 days of joining. Sign up here.

2. Make a shopping list: With all the big sales and limited-time Lightning Deals on Prime Day, it’s easy to get caught up in impulse buying. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a wish list prepared before the event. We recommend using Amazon’s Wish List feature, where you can add all the items you’re interested in and keep track of what you actually want.

3. Check prices before buying: A common question during Prime Day is, “Am I getting a good deal?” The answer lies in researching the price history of the product. We highly recommend using Camel Camel Camel, a website that provides a price history chart directly on each Amazon product page.

4. Take advantage of the Amazon mobile app: The Amazon mobile app is a convenient tool for keeping track of items and setting up notifications. You can receive push notifications 5 minutes before the deals start, which is especially helpful if you’ve created a wish list.

5. Receive deal notifications from Alexa: Now, Alexa can notify you about deals and even make purchases for you. When quality products on your Wish List or shopping cart are on sale, the smart voice assistant will alert you. Once enabled, your Echo device will display a yellow ring light or a pop-up notification. From there, you can ask Alexa for more details or order the item yourself.

6. Earn free Amazon credits and subscriptions: Leading up to and during Prime Day, Amazon often offers opportunities to earn free credits or subscriptions. In the past, there were various options to receive free cash to spend during the event. For example, during the Prime Early Access Sale, members receive a $10 promotional credit when they purchase a $150 Amazon gift card.

7. Compare prices with other retailers: If you’re not a Prime member, there are plenty of competing sales from other retailers to consider. Some big names in the industry like eBay, JB Hi-Fi, Good Guys, Officeworks and Harvey Norman come up with their own special flash sales during Prime Day. While these sales may not be as flashy, they still offer great prices on tech and home goods without requiring a Prime subscription.

Bookmark this page for updated deals. We will post as they come along. More to follow soon.…

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Major Changes From 1st July 2023 For International Students In Australia

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1st July means the start of a new financial year here in Australia.

Usually at this time of the year there are plenty of changes that are happening in the International Education space that impact international students.

In this article, we are going to discuss all the incoming major changes from 1st July 2023 for international students in Australia.

If you are an international student who is either planning to study here in Australia or currently studying in Australia, then read on.

Increase in Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Australia is increasing from 1st July 2023.

Currently, the minimum wage here in Australia is $21.38 cents per hour or 812.60 for 38 hour work week (before taxes).

From 1st July 2023, this minimum wage will be increasing to $23.23 per hour or $882.80 per week for 38 hour work week (before taxes).

Considering many International students work on minimum wage levels, it is such an important relief especially during this cost of living crisis here in Australia.

Also, some workers in the aged care sector will also see a 15 percent increase in their wages from 1st July 2023.

Unfortunately, not everyone working in the aged care sector will be eligible for this 15% increase. As only some people working in the care areas and in the food sector are eligible for this increase.

If you want to check your eligibility for this increase in the aged care sector, then we suggest you check this website.

Increase in Superannuation Rate

Starting from the 1st of July, the superannuation rate will also be increasing.

Currently, it is 10.5% of employees eligible earnings but from 1st July 2023 it will be 11%. This increase will continue until it reaches 12% with annual increases of 0.5%.

Check this table below for superannuation guarantee rates over the years:

Financial Year	Superannuation guarantee rates
2012-2013	9.00%
2013-2014	9.25%
2014-2015	9.50%
2015-2016	9.50%
2016-2017	9.50%
2017-2018	9.50%
2018-2019	9.50%
2019-2020	9.50%
2020-2021	9.50%
2021-2022	10.00%
2022-2023	10.50%
2023-2024	11.00%
2024-2025	11.50%
2025-2026	12.00%

Source: Australian Tax Office (ATO)

Superannuation is your retirement fund which you can access after retirement in Australia or if you are leaving the country permanently.

Superannuation is paid on top of your wages or salary, so your employers can’t deduct money from salary for this payment.

Superannuation is calculated as a percentage of eligible salary or wages and from 1st July 2023, it will be calculated at 11%.

As an example, if you are working in a cafe as a waiter and earning $500 per week, then your superannuation will be 11% of $500, i.e. $55.

Your employer will deposit this money into your super fund account, usually every three months.

If you are working in Australia on a student visa, you could be eligible to get superannuation.

Increase in Student Visa Fee

The student visa application fee is also increasing from 1st July.

Currently, it is $650 to apply for a student visa.

But from 1st July 2023, it will be increased to $715, which is around 10 percent increase.

If your family member or a friend is visiting you, then they will also have to pay some additional money for their visitor visa. As the visitor visa fee is also increasing from $150 to $190.

If you are coming for a working holiday, then the fee is increasing from $510 to $640.

There is at least around 25 percent increase in some of the visa application fees in Australia.

Re-introduction of Work Restrictions for International Students

From 1st July 2023, work restrictions are coming back for international students.

It means students can only work 48 hours in a fortnight while their course is in session.

Currently, international students can work unlimited work hours until 30th June 2023.

The Australian government introduced unlimited work hours for international students during the pandemic, but these unlimited work hours are rolling back from 30th June 2023.

However, there are some exclusions to these work limitations, this includes:

Unlimited work hours during official school holidays
Students who are doing their Master’s degree by Research or a PhD degree
Students who were working in the Aged care sector on or before 9th of May 2023 can continue to work unlimited work hours as well until 31st of December 2023.

If you want to know how to calculate your 48 hours per fortnight, then we suggest checking the video below:

Additional Post Study Work Visa

From 1st July 2023, there will be additional post-study work visas for students studying some specific in-demand qualifications in Australia.

In short, international students studying in certain in-demand occupations or courses can receive an extra 2-year post-study work visa.

These increase in timeframes for post-study work visas will look like this:

Bachelor degree students from 2 to 4 years
Master’s degree students from 3 to 5 years
PhD students from 4 to 6 years

Keep in mind that this increase is only for students who are studying in those eligible courses.

We can divide these in-demand courses into 5 main categories:

Agriculture
Engineering
Health and Medicine
ICT and
Teaching

If you want to know a complete list of qualifications, then we suggest checking the Department of Education website.

Change in Graduate Work Stream Visa Application

From 1st July 2023, applications lodged for the Graduate Work stream will require a qualification on the relevant skilled occupation list.

Applicants will also be required to have a valid skill assessment in the nominated occupation when applying for a Graduate Work Stream visa from 1st July 2023.

Application lodged for a Graduate Work Stream Visa between 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, are not required to meet these requirements. So, the Australian Government is rolling back these requirements for applicants from the new financial year.

If you’re applying for this Graduate Work Stream Visa after 1st July 2023, you need to make sure that

The qualification you are applying for is on the occupation list
You have a valid skills assessment in the nominated occupation

Check the Department of Home Affairs website for more details on this update and for relevant skilled occupation lists.

Increase in TSMIT

From 1st July 2023, TSMIT will increase from $53,900 to $70,000 per year.

TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold) is the minimum wage for a sponsored worker to get a temporary skilled visa in Australia.

Employers need to make sure that they pay at least $70,000 per year if they are sponsoring skilled overseas employees.

As some international students might end up getting sponsored from their employers, this is a very important news update for them.

Changes for Overseas Driving License holders in New South Wales

From 1st July 2023, temporary visa holders who have resided in New South Wales for 6 months or more must convert their overseas driving license into a NSW license to drive in New South Wales.

The NSW government made these changes due to the road safety concerns presented by overseas license holders.

There will also be additional rules for overseas license holders in NSW.

Overseas driving license holders will lose the right to drive in NSW forever if they get 13 points or commit a serious offense while driving.

If they do, then they will need to get a NSW license if they want to continue driving in NSW.

Changes to Medical Examination

From 1st July 2023, it is anticipated that urine tests will no longer be part of medical examination for Australian Visa.

Anyone aged 15 years or above, will be required to take a blood test instead of a urine test for their medical examination when applying for Australian visas.

However, children between the age of 5 to 14 don’t need to undertake either urine or blood test unless it is clinically indicated for the Australian visa.

For more updates regarding changes in costs or these medical examination requirements, you can check the Department of Home Affairs website.

Alternatively, you can follow us on Instagram to get the latest updates.

So those were all the major updates that are coming into effect from the 1st July 2023 for international students in Australia.

Insane EOFY Deals For Students In Australia

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EOFY is quite significant time in Australia.

With many brick and mortar and online retailers launching their deals to lure customer before the financial year ends.

In the blog, let’s explore some of the insane EOFY deals for students in Australia.

Along with the deals, you will also understand the relevance and some tips to get the best value out for yourself.

Let’s kick in!

What is EOFY?

EOFY means End of Financial Year.

In Australia, financial year starts on 1st July and ends on 30th June each year.

It is that time of the year when individuals and businesses start finalising their tax obligations for lodging their tax return in the new financial year.

In Australia, the new financial year starts on 1st July and tax returns must be filed by individuals and businesses by 30th October.

Why do businesses launch EOFY deals?

Usually, before the end of financial year (typically anytime in June) many businesses launch special offers for the consumers.

The reason for this is that many people could be eligible to claim their purchases on their tax return as a deduction. So consumers rush to do last minute shopping before they can chuck some of their purchases on their tax returns.

In the past, most of the EOFY sales related to technology, white goods and car sales. But these days, they cover everything from fashion to entertainment to food as well.

As a student in Australia, you can take advantage of these EOFY deals and get yourself ready for the upcoming university semester. (Wink Wink July Semester)!

Not only are there plenty of deals for customers, but businesses also clear their inventory to meet their financial targets.

So whether if you are after a discounted laptop, cheaper stationery or just need to buy some trendy clothes, there is something for everyone.

It is important to note that most of the EOFY deals end on 30th June 2023.

Handpicked EOFY Deals for Students in Australia

🪪 Discount Card

OSA ISIC Card: Get ISIC card with ISIC extra benefits for cheaper than ISIC website. (Save $11.60)

💸 Cashback Service

Cashrewards: Bonus $20 for you when you join Cashrewards and make a transaction of $20 or more.

Shopback: Sign up and get a $20 bonus when you make a transaction of $20 or more

💼 Work

DoorDash: Get a free dasher kit & free background check (only till 30th June 2023)

💻 Technology

Ebay: Refurbished Microsoft Surface 6 128GB with Keyboard for $399.20 using code: SEOFY20

JB Hi-Fi: Apple iPad 10.2-inch 64GB Wi-Fi [9th Gen] for $449

Amazon: Apple MacBook Air M1 Chip 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB for $1257

Telstra: Samsung Galaxy Ultra 256GB $300 off + Bonus Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Ebay: Sony On Ear Foldable Headphones for only $31.12 using code: SEOFY20

JB Hi-Fi: Lenovo IdeaPad 14 inch HD Laptop (128GB) for $429

Amazon: PlayStation 5 Console for $724

Officeworks: iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB for $1797

Ebay: Insta360 X3 Action Camera for $597.16 using code: SEOFY20

Google Store: Pixel Pro 7 from $999, Pixel Buds A-Series for $99, Pixel Buds Pro for $219

Boost Mobile: Up to 15% off Refurbished Apple and Samsung products from $211.65

Amazon: Samsung 128 GB SD Cards from $15

Officeworks: Free 2 hours delivery within 10 km radius of a store

📱 Mobile

Mate: Try Mate Mobile or Internet Plan for $1 for the first month using code: TRYMATE

Boost Mobile: 45 GB data with unlimited call & text for $10 for 30 days

Amaysim: $99 for 1 year mobile sim plan with 65 GB data and unlimited call and text

💰 Money

MoneyGram: 100% of Transfer Fee with Special Code: OVERSEASMG100

Wise: Fees Free First transfer of Up to £3000

✈️ Travel

Skyscanner: Last minute flights, hotels and car rental deals.

👚 Clothing and Fashion

Cotton On: All Sale 50% off original prices on Men and Women Fashion

Factory: Up to 50% off sale. Instore and Online.

Jeanswest: Take further 40% off Sale. Basic Tees from $8.99

2XU: Up to 40% off Activewear for the end of season sale

Myer: Up to 50% off in the Myer’s Stocktake sale

🍲 Food

Everyplate: Up to $180 OFF throughout your first 6 boxes

Hello Fresh: Get up to $210 OFF for the first 5 boxes

🏠 Home

Salt and Pepper: 30% to 60% off Home decor, kitchen, bathroom etc.

The Good Guys: Philips Essential Air Fryer for $99

Bing Lee: Dyson V7 Vaccum Clearner for $399 (Save $200)

Koala: Up to 30% off storewide mattresses, beds, sofas and other furniture

🎓 Education

Online Courses Australia: Get 55% off online short courses using code: EOFY

Booktopia: Up to 75% off on books, comics, novels, kids books, etc.

Skillshare: Get one month for free and access unlimited courses in all categories.

➡️ Others:

Preezee: Up to 15% off DoorDash gift cards, $5 bonus Myer and Woolworths gift cards

Crazy Domains: 20% off Web hosting, domain names and website builders

(Please note that we will update this article with more deals during the EOFY). We suggest you bookmark this page.

Tips for getting the best EOFY deals in Australia

Here are key tips in order to get the best out of these EOFY deals:

Plan your purchases – Make sure to have a clear plan of purchase. Our suggestion is to buy what you need and nothing that you don’t. Planning will help you find a better relevant deal.
Do a thorough research – There are plenty of websites, forums and resources available online to do a proper research before you start shopping. Specially a big ticket items.
Subscribe to newsletters or social media page – Ideally, sign up for the newsletters or social media pages of the businesses you would like to buy the things for. Create a separate email just for these newsletters if you don’t want to clog the inbox.
Remain with the budget – Set a budget limit and don’t overspend it. While the deals can be very enticing, staying within those budget limits is a must as a student.

If you want to see more student discounts you can access then check our article with 35+ student discounts.

Disclaimer: Please note that there are some affiliate links included in this article, which means we may be compensated if you purchase via those links. It is at no extra cost to you but helps and supports our business.

Top 10 Cheap Eats In Gold Coast

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The Gold Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, phenomenal views and vibrant nightlife.

Do you know that the coast is also home to some amazing mouth-watering cheap eats?

From classic fish and chips to fresh sushi rolls, the Gold Coast has something to satisfy every palate without breaking the bank.

In this article, we’ll take a look at Top 10 cheap eats in Gold Coast that are sure to impress your taste buds and cater for your belly. Whether you’re a local or a touring visitor, these budget-friendly dining options are not to be missed!

Here are some popular restaurants to try out:

Govindas

📌 Location: 1/20 James St Burleigh Heads, QLD

☎️ Phone: +61 756070782

🔴 Website: https://govindas.net.au/

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 10:30AM – 8:30PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian.

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.6/5 (from 721 reviews)

💓 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 345 reviews)

Govindas is a vegetarian restaurant that offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes with gluten-free options, including curries, salads, wraps, and desserts. Govindas is known for its “all-you-can-eat” buffet, where diners can enjoy a variety of dishes for a fixed price.

The restaurant also offers takeout and catering services. Govindas is a very popular destination for vegetarians and vegans in the Burleigh Heads area, offering tasty and healthy varieties of food options in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

You can get 3 menu items of your choice with rice for under $15 making it one of the cheapest eats in Gold Coast.

Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club

📌 Location: Cnr Hanlan St & The, Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

☎️ Phone: +61 (07) 5553 1900

🔴 Website: https://surfersparadiseslsc.com.au/

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 7:00AM – 9:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Modern Bistro

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.2/5 (from 1499 reviews)

Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club is not only known for saving and reducing people from the Surfer’s beach but also their bistro as well.

They serve breakfast from 7 am onwards with lunch and dinner also being served along with stunning views of Surfers Paradise Beach.

The Bistro serves a variety of items from Acai bowls, wraps in the breakfast to oysters, burgers, local seafood platters in the lunch and dinner. You can easily find many menu items under $15, making it one of the cheap eats right in the middle of Gold Coast.

Make sure to take advantage of their specials during the week to save even more money on your meal.

Sushi Ave

📌 Location: g21/3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

🔴 Website: https://sushiavenue.wixsite.com/info

⏰Opening Hours: Everyday 10:00AM – 8:30PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Japanese

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 274 reviews)

❤️ Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 133 reviews)

Sushi Ave offers a range of sushi, sashimi, and other tasty Japanese dishes. They have a strong reputation for serving high-quality and fresh ingredients, and their menu features a variety of traditional and contemporary Japanese dishes.

Many of the menu items, including Ramen, Udon bowls are under $15 and individual sushi pieces start from $3.50 onwards.

Sushi Ave also offers a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Reviews of Sushi Ave on various online platforms have generally been positive, with many customers praising the food quality and the restaurant’s friendly and warm service.

Waxy’s Irish Pub

📌 Location: 206 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

🔴 Website: https://www.waxysirishpub.com.au/

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 10:00AM – 12:30AM

🍽️ Cuisine: Irish

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.1/5 (from 1273 reviews)

Right in the heart of Surfer’s Paradise you will find this gem of a Pub that offers affordable Irish and other meals.

Enjoy live music, drinks and delicious meals all at one place. The main attraction for many budget food goers is their daily specials that include offers like $1 chicken wings, $8 chicken schnitzel, rump steak, $15 pizzas and irish meals.

The pub is famous among tourists and locals alike, so if you are heading for holidays in the Gold Coast, student studying or just a local looking for a budget eats, then this Pub is one of the best option for you.

Hakataya Ramen

📌 Location: Shop 26/3131 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

☎️ Phone: +61 (07) 5526 7055

🔴 Website: https://hakataya-ramen-pacific-fair.business.site/

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 11:00AM – 7:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Japenese

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.3/5 (from 447 reviews)

Hakataya Ramen is a popular ramen chain from Brisbane with a branch on the Gold Coast. They are famous for their ‘Tonkotsu soup’ which is broth of pork bone.

They have many affordable options for a decent meal, including Nagahama Ramen, Charsiumen, Miso Ramen, Shio Ramen, Gyoza starting from $14 only. There is no surcharge on day of the week as well.

Although they are known for their generous portion sizes but if you feel hungry, then don’t be shy. You can ask for the second round of noodles as they offer free extra noodles with any noodle soup.

Rama Thai

📌 Location: 3/88 Musgrave St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 755369951

🔴 Website: rama5thai.com

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 5:00AM – 9:00PM

Friday to Sunday 11:00AM – 3:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Thai

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.4/5 (from 302 reviews)

❤️ Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 151 reviews)

Rama Thai offers a range of dishes that feature the traditional flavours and spices of Thailand, including curries, stir-fries, soups, and noodle dishes.

Many customers have recommended Rama Thai for its authentic flavours, fresh and locally grown ingredients, and great service.

The restaurant has received positive reviews on various online platforms, with many customers commending the restaurant for its delicious food and cozy atmosphere. Rama Thai also offers catering services for events and functions, making it a popular choice for private parties and corporate events.

Yum Cha Cuisine

📌 Location: 2/32 Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 755276888

🔴 Website: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063598091230

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 10:30AM – 2:30PM, 5PM – 8:30PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

🌟 Google Reviews: 3.8/5 (from 499 reviews)

❤️ Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 131 reviews)

Yum Cha Cuisine is a Chinese restaurant chain that specializes in Yum Cha, a very popular style of Chinese cuisine that features small, bite-sized dishes served in steamer baskets or on small plates.

Yum Cha Cuisine offers varieties of traditional Yum Cha dishes, such as dumplings, buns, rolls, and very tasty desserts, as well as a range of other Chinese dishes, including stir-fries, soups, and noodle dishes.

The restaurant is known for its high-quality ingredients and flavours, generous portions, reasonable prices and family-friendly atmosphere.

Paddock Bakery

📌 Location: 20 Hibiscus Haven, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

🔴 Website: www.paddockbakery.com

☎️ Opening Hours: Everyday 6:00AM – 3:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Australian, French, and European

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 2757 reviews)

❤️ Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 737 reviews)

Paddock Bakery is a very popular bakery and café in Gold Coast and has a reputation for serving high-quality, artisanal bread, pastries, cakes, and coffee.

Paddock Bakery is known for its constantly changing menu with a focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally.

Paddock Bakery has great service, a relaxing atmosphere, aesthetic culture and delicious food, earning its spot as one of the best places for breakfast and brunch on the Gold Coast. Paddock Bakery can get quite busy on weekends, so it is recommended to arrive early to avoid long wait times.

Krish Indian

📌 Location: 21a/514 Christine Ave, Robina QLD 4226

☎️ Phone: +61 755227899

🔴 Website: https://krishindian.com/

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 11:30 AM – 9:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Indian

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.3/5 (from 349 reviews)

Krish is a popular Indian restaurant that serves a variety of dishes from different regions of India.

This restaurant is known for its authentic flavours, and it has a diverse menu that includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Customers can enjoy a range of traditional dishes like biryani, chicken tikka, butter chicken, and various vegetarian curries like Malai Kofta, and vegetable korma.

Their lunch menu includes curry and rice from just $10, making it an affordable option for budget food lovers.

The restaurant has a festive-cultural atmosphere and friendly staff, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends and family on a budget.

Fishmongers

📌 Location: 7/9 James St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

🔴 Website:

☎️ Phone: +61 755352927

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 10:30AM – 7:30PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Seafood

🌟 Google Reviews: 3.9/5 (from 663 reviews)

❤️ Trip Advisor Reviews: 3.5/5 (from 229 reviews)

Burleigh Heads Fishmongers is a seafood market and takeaway restaurant that offers varieties of fresh seafood dishes, including fish and chips, seafood platters, salads, and burgers.

They are committed to sourcing high-quality, sustainable seafood and use only the freshest ingredients in their dishes. With their fish and chips packs starting from $12 onwards, making it an affordable option, and thus it is on our list of cheap eats in Gold Coast.

In addition to their takeaway options, Burleigh Heads Fishmongers also offers a comfortable dining experience, friendly staff, and they can customize menus to suit individual preferences and dietary requirements.

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Top 12+ Cheap Eats In Sydney Under $15

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Sydney, the bustling capital city of New South Wales, is known for its stunning harbour, iconic landmarks, and diverse dining scene.

While the city is renowned for its high-end restaurants, it’s also home to some of the amazing cheap eats in Australia. From juicy dumplings to mouth-watering sandwiches, there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re a budget-conscious traveller, student or a local looking to save some cash, you won’t have to sacrifice flavour or quality.

In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey through some of the best cheap eats in Sydney, offering recommendations for delicious and affordable food options that won’t break the bank.

So get ready to explore the city’s thriving food culture and discover some cheap eats in Sydney!

El Janaah

📌 Location: Various eg. Newtown, Blackburn, Bankstown, Granville, etc.

📖 Menu: Charcoal Chicken, Fried Chicken, Burgers, Rolls, Traditional Lebanese

☎️ Phone: 1800 491 838

✉ Contact: https://eljannah.com.au/

⏰ Opening Hours:

Mondays – Sunday (10am – 11pm)

🍽️ Cuisine: Lebanese

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.4/5 (from 6200+ reviews)

El Jannah had a humble beginning in Granville suburb (New South Wales) in 1998 and since has become a popular place for cheap eats among locals, students and every budget eater alike.

They are specially known for their Charcoal Chicken and garlic sauce. You can grab a ¼ chicken meal that includes their famous charcoal chicken, garlic sauce, mixed pickles and warm lebanese bread for under $15. That sounds insane, right? But yes, you can get all this for less than that.

Apart from that, they have burgers, rolls, chips and a traditional lebanese menu as well that costs less than $15.

If you are vegetarian, then you can get a falafel roll under $10 as well.

Sinjeon Liverpool St

📌 Location: 128 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000

📖 Menu: Topokki, Kimbap, Noodles and Soup

☎️ Phone: 0432 028 981

⏰ Opening Hours:

Tuesday – Sunday (11:30 am–3 pm, 5–9 pm)

Monday – Closed

🍽️ Cuisine: Korean

⭐ Google Reviews: 3.9/5 (from 75 reviews)

Sinjeon is a popular destination among budget eaters in the Sydney CBD. You can try various types of Korean delicacies for under $15.

Some of the popular items include The original Topokki, Kimbap and K-noodle soup and Ramen.

You can enjoy quick and cheap meal for under our budget of $15 right in the middle of Liverpool street in the city.

Mrs Chan’s Kitchen

📌 Location: 631-635 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000

🔴 Menu: Noodles, Soup, Stir fry, Rice

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday- Sunday 11am- 12am

✉ Contact: https://charliechans.com.au/

🍽️ Cuisine: Thai

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.1/5 (from 834 reviews)

Try authentic street style Thai in the middle of Sydney’s famous Chinatown. The restaurant menu offers many Thai food favourites like Stirfry, noodles, soups, rice with plenty of meat and seafood selections to choose from.

The restaurants also features a bar serving huge range of cocktails till late night. Lots of items on the menu including street style noodles are under $15. Most of the menu items are under $20 which makies thai restaurant a budget crowd pleaser in the city.

Mr Chen Beef Noodle

📌 Location: Prince Centre TG5 Quay Street Enter via, 8 Thomas St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

🔴 Menu: spicy wonton, pork and chip dumplings, grilled sweet pancake, beef Noodle soup

☎️ Phone: +61 2 8084 4917

🔵 Website: https://www.facebook.com/mrchenbeefnoodles/

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10:30am – 10pm

Saturday – Sunday 10am – 10pm

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 517 reviews)

💙 Facebook Reviews: 4.6/5 (From 10 reviews)

🖤 Zomato Reviews: 4.7/5 (From 87 reviews)

Mr Chef Beef Noodle is a well-loved restaurant located in Sydney, renowned for its mouth-watering Chinese noodle dishes and tender, slow-cooked beef.

This cozy and casual eatery offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place to enjoy a satisfying meal of under $15 with friends and family.

Whether you’re in the mood for a bowl of savoury beef noodle soup or a plate of spicy stir-fried noodles, Mr Chef Beef Noodle has something for everyone.

With its commitment to using only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods, it’s easy to see why this restaurant has become a local favourite.

Mappen

📌 Location: Shop 11/537-551 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

🔴 Menu: Ramen, Noodles, Rice, Soup, Tempura

☎️ Phone: (02) 9283 5525

🔵 Website: https://mappen.com.au/

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday (11am to 9pm)

🍽️ Cuisine: Japanese

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.4/5 (from 1,027+ reviews)

Mappen is a popular budget self-serve Japenese restaurant in the Sydney CBD. You can enjoy plenty of options including Ramen, Rice bowls, Japanese curry, Udon, etc.

Most of the regular sized items are under $15. Some of the popular menu items include: Ramen Mappen, Koro Mappen, etc.

There are limited number of vegetarian options on the menu as well.

Mamak

📌 Location: 15 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000,

🔴 Menu: Satay, noodles & desserts

☎️ Phone: (02) 9211 1668

🔵 Website: https://www.mamak.com.au/

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 11:30 – 2:30 & 5:30 – 10:00 |

Saturday & Sunday 11:30 – 5:30 & 5:30 – 12:00

🍽️ Cuisine: Malaysian

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.2/5 (from 4,400+ reviews)

Mamak is a popular establishment known for its Malaysian cuisine in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown.

The restaurant serves Roti Canai, Satay Skewers, Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng and drinks like Teh Tarik.

You can enjoy these dishes for cheap with many of them falling under $15 budget line. Our favourite will be Roti Canai with curry dips and sambal sauce (chilli).

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken

📌 Location: 96 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000

🔴 Menu: Large fried chicken, crispy chicken bites, squid, chicken wings and drink combo

🔵 Website: https://hotstarchicken.com.au/

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday 5pm – 9pm

Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 12pm

🍽️ Cuisine: Taiwanese

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.2/5 (from 169 reviews)

💙 Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5 (From 47 reviews)

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken is a must-try restaurant in Sydney for anyone who loves juicy, crispy fried chicken. With its under $15 affordability and vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to grab a bite with friends or family.

The specialty of the restaurant is its large fried chicken, which is juicy and succulent on the inside and crispy on the outside.

The menu also features a range of other delicious dishes, such as hot and spicy wings, squids, and salads, making it easy to find something to satisfy your cravings.

Shift Eatery

📌 Location: Shop 4/241 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

🔴 Menu: Smoothies, Bagel, Toasties,

✉ Contact: shifteatery.com.au

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 8am – 3pm

🍽️ Cuisine: Vegan

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.8/5 (from 800+ reviews)

Located in Surry Hills, Shift Eatery is a vegan deli that offers a range of sandwiches, bagels, salads, and baked goods, all made without animal products.

There are plenty of vegan choices for under $15 in the eatery including all day breakfast, toasties and poke bowls.

The cafe have an option to dine-in and takeaway with exceptional reviews on google from customer’s raving about the food and service. This one is a must try.

Black Ginger Restaurant

📌 Location: 89 Enmore road Newtown 2042

🔴 Menu: rice paper grill pork rolls, king pawn rice paper rolls, lemongrass chicken rolls, vegetarian spring rolls

☎️ Phone: 0468 889 809

✉ Email: [email protected]

⏰ Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 5pm to 10pm

Monday: Closed

🍽️ Cuisine: Vietnamese

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.2/5 (from 175 reviews)

Black Ginger is a popular cheap eat vietnamese restarurant in the Sydney area.

The restaurant serves various menu items like Pho, vermicelli salads, fried noodles, stir-fry and rice items.

There are plenty of options that meet the budget limits of $15 when choosing menu items in this restaurant.

Harvey’s Hot Sandwiches

📌 Location: 4.05, 12 Darcy Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

🔴 Menu: ham sandwich, salad sandwich, hot falafel, lemon pepper chicken

☎️ Phone: (02) 9169 0838

✉ Email: [email protected]

☎️ Opening Hours: Mon to Wed: 10am-8pm

Thurs to Fri: 10am-9pm

Sat: 11am – 9pm

Sun: 11am-8pm

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.4/5 (from 372 reviews)

Harvey’s Hot Sandwiches is a popular restaurant located in Sydney that specializes in serving delicious hot sandwiches. With a menu that features a wide variety of options, including classic ham and salad sandwiches, gourmet creations, and vegetarian options, there is something for everyone at Harvey’s.

The restaurant prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients, from the meats and cheeses in the sandwiches to the bread, sauces, and toppings.

In addition to the delicious food, Harvey’s Hot Sandwiches also offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect place to stop for a quick lunch or to catch up with friends over a delicious meal.

Harvey’s is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a $15 affordable hearty sandwich in Sydney to power you through the day or a comfortable place to relax and unwind.

Out Of The Blue Clovelly

📌 Location: 2/272 Clovelly Rd, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

🔴 Menu: classic burgers, fish and chips, Greek salad, potato salad

🔵 Website: www.outoftheblueclovelly.com.au

⏰ Opening Hours: Mon/Tues: Closed

Wed/Thurs/Fri: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Sat/Sun: 11:30am-8:00pm

🍽️ Cuisine: American

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 642 reviews)

💙 Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5 (From 90 reviews)

Out of the Blue Clovelly is a popular restaurant located in the beautiful suburb of Clovelly in Sydney, Australia. If you’re looking for a dining experience that combines fresh, seasonal ingredients with a relaxed, coastal atmosphere, Out of the Blue is a perfect choice.

With an affordable menu that showcases the best of local seafood and produces, Out of the Blue’s dishes are crafted to provide a truly authentic taste of Sydney’s stunning coastline.

From their famous fish and chips to their succulent potato salad, there’s something to satisfy every taste bud. Looking for a romantic dinner for two or a family gathering? The friendly and attentive staff will ensure your visit is unforgettable.

Chatkazz

📌 Location: Shop 4-6/14/20 Station St E, Harris Park NSW 2150

🔴 Menu: Curries, Sandwich, Bread, Snacks, Rice, Pizza

✉ Contact: https://www.chatkazz.com.au/

⏰ Opening Hours: Tueday – Friday 11am – 10pm

Saturday – Sunday 9am – 10pm

Monday – 5pm – 10pm

🍽️ Cuisine: Indian

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.1/5 (from 6,300+ reviews)

Located bit further out of the city, this Indian eatery is a must visit place for anyone looking for street food style Indian snacks.

They have huge menu covering north and south indian food items like Curries, Dosa, Chaat, Uttapam and western choices likes Sandwiches, Pizza and chips.

All the items on the menu are vegetarian and lot of items comes within the budget of $15. There is a dedicated section for the vegan food lovers as well.

Pastizzi Cafe

📌 Location: 109 King Street, Newtown, New South Wales, 2042

🔴 Menu: Avocado Peta, Caesar salad, Spinach & Ricotta, minced beef and herb

☎️ Phone: +61 2 9519 1063

✉ Email: [email protected]

⏰ Opening Hours: Tuesday to Wednesday: 8am-5pm

Thursday to Friday: 8am-10pm

Sat: 8am – 11pm

Sun: 8am-6pm

🍽️ Cuisine: Maltese/Italian

⭐ Google Reviews: 4.6/5 (from 1771 reviews)

💙 Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5 (from 473 reviews)

Pastizzi Cafe in Sydney is a warm and welcoming eatery that specialies in serving authentic Maltese cuisine. If you’re looking for a taste of something new and delicious, Pastizzi Cafe is the perfect place to go.

The menu features a wide variety of dishes, including traditional Maltese pastries, caesar salad, and hearty main courses, all made with fresh and high-quality ingredients. What sets Pastizzi Cafe apart from other restaurants is its commitment to showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Malta and their affordable meals of under $15.

Each dish is expertly prepared by the experienced kitchen team, and the cafe has a cozy and inviting atmosphere that makes it the perfect place for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a family gathering.

That’s all for cheap eats in Sydney.

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Top 10 Cheap Eats In Canberra

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Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is known for its beautiful landscapes and mind-blowing architecture.

But aside from its scenic views, Canberra is also home to several amazing restaurants that offer delicious and affordable meal options.

In this article, we will explore the Top 10 cheap eats in Canberra, featuring some of the best budget-friendly restaurants from vegan to Indian to Chinese and lots more.

Akiba

📌 Location: 40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 261620602

🔴 Website: www.akiba.com.au

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 11:30AM – 10:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Japanese

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 2630 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 1718 reviews)

Akiba is a contemporary Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Canberra’s CBD. It offers a unique traditional Japanese cuisine, with a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

The atmosphere at the restaurant is lively and bustling, with modern decor that creates a stylish and sophisticated dining experience.

The standout dishes at Akiba include their delicious sushi rolls, traditionally made snacks and Japanese-style fried chicken. Akiba is a great place to enjoy a Japanese dining experience in Canberra.

The Fish Shack

📌 Location: 87/105 Petrie Plaza, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 262485885

🔴 Website: thefishshack-ea.com.au

⏰ Opening Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10:30AM – 8:30PM

Sunday and Monday 10:30AM – 8:00PM

Tuesday 10:30AM – 7:30PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Seafood

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 630 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 90 reviews)

The Fish Shack restaurant in Canberra is a popular seafood spot with several positive reviews from its customers. The restaurant offers a wide variety of seafood dishes that are specially cooked and served generously.

The atmosphere is usually calm and cool, making it a great place for lunch or a tranquil dinner. The restaurant makes use of fresh ingredients which give their meals a high-quality taste.

The restaurant offers signature fish and chips, burgers and milkshakes. Fish Shack is definitely worth a visit if you want a comfortable seafood dine-in as well as tasty and affordable meals.

Zaab

📌 Location: 2/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 261565638

🔴 Website: zaabstreetfood.com.au

⏰ Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12:00PM – 3:00PM, 5:00PM – 10:00PM

Sunday 12:00PM – 3:00PM, 5:00PM – 9:00PM

Monday 5:00AM – 10:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Asian

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 643 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 135 reviews)

Zaab is a popular restaurant in Canberra that serves flavorful and delicious Thai cuisine. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, great staff and tasty dishes.

The restaurant’s standout dishes include Jasmine Rice, Massamun, and their signature crispy pork belly.

Zaab dishes are very affordable and made with fresh ingredients, which makes it a great spot for anyone looking for a Thai dining experience in Canberra.

CBD Dumpling House

📌 Location: Shop FG13C/26 Narellan St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 262628855

🔴 Website: CBDdumplinghouse

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 11:30AM – 3:00PM, 5:00AM – 10:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.2/5 (from 1342 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 533 reviews)

The CBD Dumpling House in Canberra is one of the best spots, especially for anyone who loves genuine Chinese food. The restaurant has a wide variety of dumplings and other Chinese dishes that are all freshly made and very tasty.

CBD Dumpling House perks are the fast and friendly service, affordable prices, relaxing environment and the general portions of the quality of food you receive.

CBD Dumpling House is a fantastic restaurant and is a great place for family or friends to gather and generally have a great time.

Tikka Take

📌 Location: 6/21 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 481422696

🔴 Website: tikkatake.com.au

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday 12:00PM – 3:00PM, 5:30PM – 9:00PM

Friday 12:00PM – 3:00PM, 5:30PM – 10:30PM

Sunday 12:00PM – 9:00PM

Saturday 12:00PM – 10:30PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Indian

🌟 Google Reviews: 3.9 /5 (from 2383 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 202 reviews)

Tikka Take is a popular restaurant in Canberra that specialises in Indian cuisine. Customers often leave recommendations of the restaurant’s Biryani, Thali and Kebabs as must-try dishes as well as other varieties.

Their menu also extends to a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options, and the food portions are generous.

Tikka Take is highly recommended for its originality, affordability and high-quality Indian cuisine.

iPho

📌 Location: Garema Place, 1/66-68 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 485872892

📧 Email: [email protected]

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:00AM – 3:00PM, 5:00PM – 9:00PM

Friday 11:00AM – 3:00PM, 5:00PM – 10:00PM

Saturday 11:00AM – 9:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Vietnamese

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.1/5 (from 384 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 105 reviews)

iPho is a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Canberra that provides a variety of budget-friendly dishes. The menu features various Vietnamese dishes ranging from their pho, pork, prawns, fish and chicken to their vermicelli bowls, soups, noodles, stir-fries, seafood and vegetarian dishes.

The restaurant also has a comfortable and cool atmosphere, making it a great place to eat with friends or family.

PappaRich

☎️ Phone: +61 262485380

🔴 Website: papparich.net.au

⏰ Opening Hours: Saturday and Friday 11:30AM – 9:30PM

Sunday – Thursday 11:30AM – 9:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Malaysian

🌟 Google Reviews: 3.9/5 (from 812 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 3.5/5 (from 298 reviews)

PappaRich is a restaurant in Canberra that offers a diverse menu of traditional Malaysian dishes. The restaurant’s popular and tasty Nasi Lemak and Roti Canai are major attractions to their customers as they often recommend them.

The restaurant gives a cultural vibe and the staff is friendly, making it a great spot for anyone looking for high-quality Malaysian cuisine.

Lemon Grass Thai

📌 Location: 65 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 262472779

🔴 Website: lemongrassthai.com.au

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 12:00PM – 2:30PM, 5:00PM – 10:00PM

Saturday 5:00PM – 10:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Thai

🌟 Google Reviews: 3.8/5 (from 284 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 294 reviews)

Lemon Grass Thai restaurant is a must-visit destination for those who crave authentic Thai cuisine. The restaurant’s atmosphere is vibrant and cozy, with friendly staff who provide excellent service.

The restaurant offers a variety of Thai dishes including signature Thai curries, stir-fries, soups, noodles and salads.

The signature dishes are the Pad Thai, Gang Dang, and Tom Yum soup, which are all bursting with flavour and spice. The dishes are quite affordable and generously portioned.

Turkish Halal Pide House

📌 Location: Shop 1/47 Novar St, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 262825471

🔴 Website: order.halalpidehouse.com.au

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 9:00AM – 8:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Turkish

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 2078 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.5/5 (from 338 reviews)

The Turkish Halal Pide House restaurant in Canberra is a food sanctuary for Turkish cuisine.

The food is made with fresh ingredients, and the portions are great. Customers are particularly interested in the delicious Pide menu (Turkish pizza) which comes in a variety of unique signature flavours and mixes such as Mantarli, Patatesli, The Halal Special and the Tavuklu.

The kebab rolls are also amazing, cooked to perfect texture and flavour. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, highly recommended for its yummy food, rational prices, and friendly atmosphere.

Sweet Bones Bakery and Cafe

📌 Location: 8/18 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

☎️ Phone: +61 413067890

🔴 Website: sweetbonescompany.com

⏰ Opening Hours: Everyday 8:00AM – 3:00PM

🍽️ Cuisine: Vegetarian and Vegan

🌟 Google Reviews: 4.6/5 (from 823 reviews)

🖤 Trip Advisor Reviews: 4.0/5 (from 139 reviews)

Sweet Bones Bakery and Cafe House is a popular vegetarian and vegan restaurant located in Braddon, Canberra. The cafe is known for its mouth-watering breakfast dishes, as well as its friendly service, and relaxing atmosphere.

Their menu offers a variety of plant-based dishes, including breakfast options like pancakes, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and baked snacks.

The cafe’s freshly baked pastries are quite an attraction, especially their vegan cinnamon buns and muffins. The coffee and smoothies are top-quality and popular. Sweet Bones Bakery and Cafe is a perfect place to catch up with friends or have a good lunch.

Conclusion

Canberra, a city of great food, has something for everyone, and the top 10 cheap eats in Canberra highlighted in this article are proof.

From vegan to Indian to Chinese dishes, these affordable restaurants and cafes have made a statement that you can enjoy good food and not necessarily break the bank.

Regardless of your preferences, these top 10 cheap eats definitely have something for you. So, it’s worth checking them out.

If you want to travel to other cities and want to check cheap eats in cities like Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, we have you sorted.

Click the name of the cities above for the cheap eats in those cities.

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Top 10 Cheap Eats In Gold Coast

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Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club

Sushi Ave

Waxy’s Irish Pub

Hakataya Ramen

Rama Thai

Yum Cha Cuisine

Paddock Bakery

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Top 12+ Cheap Eats In Sydney Under $15

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Sinjeon Liverpool St

Mrs Chan’s Kitchen

Mr Chen Beef Noodle

Mappen

Mamak

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken

Shift Eatery

Black Ginger Restaurant

Harvey’s Hot Sandwiches

Out Of The Blue Clovelly

Chatkazz

Pastizzi Cafe

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Top 10 Cheap Eats In Canberra

Akiba

The Fish Shack

Zaab

CBD Dumpling House

Tikka Take

iPho

PappaRich

Lemon Grass Thai

Turkish Halal Pide House

Sweet Bones Bakery and Cafe

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