Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Three Monkeys, Chalong Southern Thai and Shawarma Bay, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 125 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable soul food restaurants in Times Square. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Times Square's Affordable Soul Food Destinations
Discover a world of comforting, budget-friendly flavors right in the heart of Times Square where hearty soul food meets global inspiration. This curated selection offers everything from classic American comfort dishes and Korean favorites to fragrant Thai specialties and savory Middle Eastern plates. Whether you are stopping by Bao Bao Cafe for Chinese cuisine or visiting Obao for Thai flavors, these accessible eateries prove that you do not have
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Soul Food Restaurants in Times Square | Affordable Soul Food Food
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Chalong Southern Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cozy Rice · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Joa Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- UFC Chicken · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- Katsu Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Vegan On The Fly · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Lions Gate Grill · rated 4.8/5: Indian.
- Benny John's Bar and Grill · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- Obao · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- 375° Chicken 'n Fries · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Fasano Restaurant New York · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sam's Place · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Roma Pizza & restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pando 39 · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Carla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Tony's Di Napoli · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pizza Town · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Isla & Co. - Midtown · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Mala Kitchen 安逸成都47街店 · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- The Dawson Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Rudy's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Fogo de Chão · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Hakata TonTon · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Jakarta Munch · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Zoralie · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
