If you have ten bucks, you are rich with dining options that will save you from hitting up the closest drive-thru and settling for sad fast food. If you know where to look, Brisbane/Meanjin has some impossibly fine feeds for any penny pincher—and we're not just talking about a bowl of chips. 

From slurpable bowls of ramen to hanger-busting yiros wraps, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of cheap eats in Brisbane that will make the wait until payday just that little bit easier. 

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Under $10 

Hai Hai Ramen

102 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington 

An early week bargain to help cure those Monday (and Tuesday) blues, Paddington’s Hai Hai Ramen dishes up $10 bowls of ramen every Monday and Tuesday between 5pm and 6pm. That’s right, a massive bowl of slurpable ramen for just a tenner (so you'll have spare cash to splash on their irresistible miso corn).

The Bagel Boys

Various Locations

Whether you’re rushing to work in the morning or trying to keep up on that saving rather than spending spree, The Bagel Boys has you and your wallet covered. Serving up a whole heap of tasty bargain bagels that will cost you no more than $9.50, The Bagel Boys is the perfect grab-and-go lunch option that will be sure to become your new regular spot. 

Brooklyn Depot 

172 Grey Street, South Brisbane | 425 Logan Road, Stones Corner | 364 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Every Friday from 11.30am-5pm (early dinner, anyone?) you can score one of a selection of Brooklyn Depot's epic burgers and hotdogs for a mere $10—at that price, you could even splurge on some chips on the side. Or, head in on a Thursday when they do a hot dog, chicken burger or classic with a schooner of BD Lger tap beer for $15. They've got a few other cheap eats too, check them all out here. 

Banh Mi Factory

10 Austin Street, Newstead | 1/235 Zillmere Road, Zillmere

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Regarded by many as the best banh in town, Banh Mi Factory's fresh, fluffy rolls packed with tasty ingredients come in at an easy $9.90. Choose from char-grilled chicken, pork, beef (or a mix) or tofu to pair with the house-made mayo and pate, pickled carrots, crispy cucumbers and fresh coriander (and don't forget the fresh chilli).

Remy’s

106 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington

If there's one thing we love, it's options. Remy’s has you covered, with $6 cheesys available between 5pm and 6pm from Monday to Thursday. That's a $6 cheeseburger for anyone unaware. It's the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a mouthwatering cheeseburger without emptying your wallet.

Bloodhound Bar

454 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Maybe you missed wing Wednesday. No problem, Bloodhound Bar in the Valley has you covered. Fridays are wild wing Fridays where you can nab 10 wings for $10 with a drink purchase from 4pm. They also do tricky taco Tuesdays with three of the suckers for $10 all day long. You can't go wrong.

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Good Lookin' Rooster

Various Locations

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Roll up, roll up! Good Lookin' Rooster's got a good lookin' deal for you with their classic chicken and gravy roll and for just $10, it's irrestistability grows. If you've got a few extra dollars, you can even get it with a side of chips for $12 on Tuesdays. And they cover both sides of town? GLR, you spoil us. 

El Camino

153 Stanley Street, South Brisbane | 2/45 King Street, Bowen Hills | Westfield Chermside, Chermside

El Camino are known for their vibrant, multi-coloured sombreros and frozen marg towers, but did you know they whip up a cracker taco? To sweeten the deal, every Tuesday their tacos are just $2. You can also cop their special Cadillac tacos for $4 and if you're a taco fanatic like us at Urban List, you'll want to check in every week for their MVT: most valuable taco. A new, inventive flavour will grace your plate every week and it's included in the $2 range. Winning.

Under $15 

Govinda’s

358 George Street, Brisbane CBD | 82 Vulture Street, West End

If you’re looking for a healthy alternative that’s not just spinach leaves, cucumbers and few cherry tomatoes, you can never go wrong with the delicious and nourishing vegetarian food on offer at Govinda’s. For just $11, grab yourself a plate piled up with jasmine rice and your choice of veggie curry, dahl or insane koftas with herby chutney, or make it $13 and you can choose two... if you know you know.

Botanica

Various Locations

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Fritzenberger

99 Kedron Brook Road, Wilston | 11-12 Little Stanley Street, South Brisbane

They do frites, they do beers, and they most definitely do burgers. Fritzenberger is starting the week right with specials Monday through Wednesday. First up they are dishing up $12 burgers on Mondays, with the burger love continuing on Tuesdays with two-for-one burgers. And if you're craving some wings as a midweek treat, Wednesdays are your day with $1 wings available with any full-price item. That's how you kickstart your week in style.

The Bavarian

Westfield Chermside, Gympie Road, Chermside

Looking for double the deliciousness without doubling your spending? At The Bavarian, Tuesday is two-for-one schnitty night, so grab a friend or a partner to double up on some schnitzel goodness. But that’s not all—every Monday they dish up 20-cent wings all day long. 20. Freaking. Cents. There’s a 10-wing maximum (that’s just $2 people) and you will have to order a drink to get the deal, but frankly, you can probably still manage to get the lot for under $10. 

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