Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Food Gallery 32, Shokudo and Cozy Rice, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 46 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap soul food restaurants in Herald Square. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Herald Square's Cheap Soul Food Destinations
Discover a vibrant array of affordable soul food in the heart of Herald Square, where diverse global flavors meet budget-friendly prices. This collection brings together comforting favorites ranging from savory Korean bowls at Handsome Rice and authentic Chinese bites at Bao Bao Cafe to classic American staples from S&P Lunch. Whether you are craving a quick slice from Roma Pizza & restaurant or a flavorful taco from Street Taco, these local gems offer satisfying meals for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Soul Food Restaurants in Herald Square | Cheap Soul Food Food
- Food Gallery 32 · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- 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.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Katsu Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Vegan On The Fly · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Lulla · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- 8 Bit Bites · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Street Taco · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Handsome Rice · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Roma Pizza & restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pando 39 · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Milu · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- S&P Lunch · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Tony's Di Napoli · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pizza Town · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Isla & Co. - Midtown · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- The Dawson Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Rudy's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Her Name is Han · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Glur Thai · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Hakata TonTon · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Greek from Greece · rated 4.5/5: Greek.
- Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine/Halal · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Kwik Meal NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
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.
