Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Food Gallery 32, The Three Monkeys and Chalong Southern Thai, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 44 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap soul food restaurants in Midtown. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Midtown's Cheap Soul Food Destinations
Discover the heart of Midtown through its most affordable and comforting eateries, where global flavors meet budget-friendly prices. This curated selection features everything from savory Korean dishes at Food Gallery 32 and spicy Thai specialties at Lan Larb Esan to classic American staples from 375° Chicken 'n Fries. Whether you are in the mood for Middle Eastern favorites from Shawarma Bay, authentic Chinese plates at Cozy Rice, or a quick Italian slice, these local gems provide soul-satisfying meals without the high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Soul Food Restaurants in Midtown | Cheap Soul Food Food
- Food Gallery 32 · rated 5/5: Korean.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Chalong Southern Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cozy Rice · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Joa Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: 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.
- 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.
- Lan Larb Esan · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- 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.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- 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.
- Her Name is Han · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
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.
