Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill, Koo Thai and Thai Hot Box, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap soul food restaurants in Upper East Side. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Cheap Soul Food Destinations
Discover a diverse array of affordable comfort food tucked away in the heart of the Upper East Side, where hearty meals and global flavors meet. This collection highlights the neighborhood's best budget-friendly spots, featuring everything from the spicy depths of Thai Hot Box and Amber to the classic Mediterranean warmth of Yia Yia's and Centro Pizza. Whether you are looking for a quick Vietnamese bite at Joju or a cozy American dinner at Home Kitchen, these inviting eateries prove that soul-satisfying dining does not have to come with a high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Soul Food Restaurants in Upper East Side | Cheap Soul Food Food
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Koo Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Joju · rated 4.7/5: Vietnamese.
- Bruno · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Trattoria L'incontro · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Heidi's House by the side of the road · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Campagnola · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Home Kitchen · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Pinocchio Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Bohemian Spirit · rated 4.5/5: European.
- Come Prima · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Tabata Ramen & Yakitori Bar · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Nick's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Mediterraneo · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Balboa · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Fumo Upper East Side · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Italianissimo Ristorante · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- The Penrose Bar · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Amber · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Luke's Bar & Grill · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Gracie Mews Diner · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Two Wheels Vietnamese · rated 4.3/5: Vietnamese.
- Tabata · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- A la Turka · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Centro Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Canyon Road Bar & Grill · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Bedford Falls NYC · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Yia Yia's- Homemade Greek Food · rated 4.2/5: Greek.
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.
