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The UK’s best vegan restaurants
25 Nov 2024
25 Nov 2024
Where to find budget-friendly meals in the UK
Whether you’re looking to save money or simply feeling the pinch this month, we don’t need to deprive ourselves of the good things in life ie eating out! We’ve rounded up some of the UK’s best restaurants for eating out on a budget, so for affordable eats and meal deals galore, check out this ultimate guide to eating out in the UK on a budget.
Namaste Delhi is a traditional Indian restaurant in Aberdeen, where each dish is prepared separately in order to bring you the real “Taste of India”. These dishes are served both as tapas and a la carte in order to provide diners with an excellent in-house dining experience. You can get starters from just £2.45 and mixed starters from just £6.95. Meanwhile, if you go in for the tapas option on the menu, prices begin at just £7.95 and there are some really tantalising bites to choose from. We like the Garlic Chicken Curry best of all and if you like a little spice with your Indian food then you’ll love this, too.
Blue Sakura
Asian, Japanese, All You Can Eat
Blue Sakura offers a unique ‘All You Can Eat’ concept of Japanese sushi and Asian-style grill. With a fixed price and tapas-style dishes, you’re almost guaranteed to be able to order as many food items as you can and try out a variety of dishes before getting filled up without breaking the bank. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly place to eat out in Leeds, then this one is for you.
Pleased To Meet You
British, Locally Sourced, Vegan / Vegetarian Friendly
The menus here at Pleased To Meet You have been created to satisfy even the most discerning of taste buds. With room for over 100 covers, this place has got more space than ever before to welcome guests from all corners of the globe. The day and night menus combine the very best of seasonal, locally sourced produce from the farms, coasts and woodlands right here on the venue’s doorstep in the heart of the North East. Expect dishes that take on a modern, British approach. If you’re vegan or vegetarian then you’ll be very well looked after here as you’ll have a dedicated menu to choose from. The PTMY Burger is especially great; an IPA burger bun comes with gem lettuce, house sauce, cheese, skin on fries, house chutney and IPA crispy onions.
Panda Mami
All You Can Eat, Asian
With over 200 authentic dishes from around the globe, it’s easy to say Panda Mami has something for everyone and at a very good price. Each creation is meticulously crafted in small quantities, ensuring a burst of flavour in every bite. Here you’ll find the pinnacle of casual dining, where luxury meets affordability and every meal is an exploration of taste. Described as a world of flavour, expert chefs prepare sizzling dishes from live cooking stations so that the Panda Mami world of dining becomes theatre.
Take a journey through the flavours of the world at Nines Global Buffet in Swansea. The team here has selected the best dishes from all over the globe, and put them all under one roof for you to enjoy – all for one set price too! From fiery Spanish paella to fragrant Thai curry, the kitchen staff takes pride and care in all of the 100+ dishes served every day, prepared by a skilled team of chefs at live cooking stations as you watch. This is a really popular place for families as it’s child-friendly as well as budget-friendly, so make sure to book your table in advance! Students, this one’s also good for you as you can save 20% on your meals!
The Terrace Hotel
Bar, Child Friendly
Discover a warm and cosy restaurant at The Terrace Hotel, where comfort meets cuisine. The Terrace offers an excellent choice of dining options, with emphasis on fresh local produce cooked to perfection by a dedicated kitchen team. Whether you’re after breakfast, lunch or evening dining, you’ll be well catered for. There’s also a great children’s menu available that offers dishes from as little as £5.95. From Chicken Strips and Fries to Breaded Cod Goujon and more, kiddies will be spoiled for choice. Even tiny tummies can get a good feed with baby bowls available for just £3.50.
Gidi Grill
African, Caribbean, Vegan Friendly
Gidi Grill is a West African and Caribbean inspired grill restaurant fusing the most delicious sauces from around the world. All the meats here are marinated in a unique blend of house spices and grilled to perfection over charcoal. The specially selected cuts of meat used in the dishes are sourced locally to maintain the freshest taste, too. Whether its with one of the flavoursome sides or on its own, don’t wait to try this delicious food which comes at a reasonable price for the quality served.
What better to keep costs down that with a restaurant that operates a BYO policy? Origin 101 is a small and intimate restaurant, on the Main Street of the beautiful village of Moira. Here, the concept of ‘Supper Club’ by Chef Leigh Ferguson, as seen on Great British Menu, is to provide a small menu using the best of local produce from Northern Ireland, allowing it to change every month so that it caters for the best of what’s in season. The Supper Club runs three weekends per month to allow this small team to enjoy a weekend off! When they are open, it’s Friday and Saturday evenings 5:30pm – 8:30pm. We strongly recommend bagging a table here when you can!
The Summer House restaurant’s design was inspired by an English country house garden room. The warm and inviting décor enables you to feel comfortable and relaxed instantly. The a la carte menu provides plenty of dishes, giving you a choice of freshly cooked stone baked pizzas, fresh fish, locally sourced meats and sophisticated classics. The Summer House’s creative design from the menu to the décor is entirely down to the owner, Kate Cavan’s beautiful visions and her eye for unique pieces. This is a great spot if you’re looking to catch up with a friend.
If you’re looking for hearty comfort food in Cardiff, served along with homestyle desserts, then this relaxed African eatery’s for you. Afrikana offers sharing plates from £4.95 to a range of buns that come with fries and coleslaw. It’s the chicken where these guys really excel though and you can get get a quarter chicken with fries and coleslaw for just £7.95 or three chicken wings with the same sides for the same price.
This venue is currently not accepting online reservations through Dish Cult.
TGI Fridays is the UK’s favourite American diner chain, especially if you’re on a budget. Here you can find a meal deal from the Downtown Menu, which lets you create a two course meal with your choice of appetiser and main from £13.99. From Halloumi Sticks to Garlic Ciabatta Bread and more among the appetisers, to the Big City Dog, Cajun Chicken Fajita Wrap and loads more among the mains! You’ll be spoiled for choice and you will not leave hungry, that’s for sure. And with locations across the whole UK, you’re bound to find one close to home.
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