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We all know that feeling when our stomach screams for an $80 per person share plate fusion dinner, but our wallets say ‘no way’.
Well, I’m here to give you the scoop on some of the best value eats around Australia that’ll satisfy your fancy palate while getting the most out of your spending.
If you’re an American Express® Card Member, you can earn Membership Reward points when you dine out. American Express delicious. Month Out launches in May, giving you 20 per cent back on your dining at participating restaurants (up to $25 per Card from April 30 – June 1 2025) (T&Cs apply).*
Here are our picks for the best value eats in Australia all year round (that are also a part of the American Express delicious. Month Out 2025).
Brisbane Eats
New Season Asian
@fantasticfeastz Looking for authentic thai food on a budget? We’ve got you 🤌✨🤤 #brisbane #brisbanefood #brisbaneeats #datenightideas #brisbanefoodreview #thaifood (Ad)
♬ Fire for You (Sped Up) – Cannons
New Season Asian is the spot to go in Brisbane if you’re looking for delicious yet affordable Thai food. You can order authentic Thai dishes like Pad Thai, Larb Gai, and chicken skewers. There are plenty of classic dishes as well, like crab fried rice, Hainan chicken and beef massaman curry, all under $30.
Address: 52 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Yoko Dining
@brisbaneunderbelly LET’S LUNCH $25 DEAL Let’s Lunch : Yoko’s $25 Trio Hand Roll Set lunch special at @yokodining is surely hit the spot and also this is big rolls and it’s perfect amount for lunch n no extra food need it but you could always the option to eat more 😍. Monday to Friday only deal. The deal is include tuna ‘zuke’ hand roll, trout belly & ponzu hand roll and a kingfish & sesame hand roll, alongside a hearty Japanese chicken broth and seasonal pickles. a vegetarian substitute is available on request. Enter after 11am, exit before 2pm, also Monday – Friday on secure parking’s $9 lunchtime rate. . . . . . #lunchdeal #lunchspecial #lunchbreak #lunch #summer #japanese #japanesefood #japaneseroll #tuna #seafood #seafoodlovers #raw #sushimi #brisbanefood #brisbanelunches #howardsmithwharves #brisbanecity
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Forget your lunchtime sushi run. If you’re looking to fancy it up a bit without breaking the bank, Yoko Dining is a great choice for getting some quality Japanese temaki handrolls for $25. There are plenty of affordable sides on offer as well if you want to indulge a little bit more.
The dinner menu can be a bit more spenny, with a set menu for $65 per person, but you get plenty of value for the price.
This venue is also on American Express’ list of partnered venues, meaning Amex Platinum Card Members with a dining credit can use it here.
Address: 2/5 Boundary St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Red Hook
@kalila_matthews I understand why this place won awards for the steaks cause they are so yummy! I had so much fun that night! To our 4yrs together 💚 #anniversary #placestoeatbrisbane #thingstodoinbrisbane #steaks #beststeaks #brisbanefoodie #placestovisitbrisbabe #alternativestyleinspo #alternativestyle
♬ Natural Emotions – Muspace Lofi
Craving a burger and fries that’ll have you enter a food nirvana? Paying homage to New York-style eats, Red Hook plates up some of the best burgers in Brisbane on a dime. With burger and fries combos under $20, your spending anxiety will be saying “forgetaboutit”.
Address: 3/88 Creek St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Melbourne eats
CDMX (Brunswick East)
@topfoodmelbourne We found one of Melbourne’s best value bottomless dinners! @La Cabra $29pp for unlimited tacos! 🌮 📍South Yarra or Ballarat. Thursdays only. #invite #melbournefood #melbournefoodie #eatmelbourne #fypmelbourne #melbournebottomless
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$8 a taco, need I say more? I do? Ah phooey.
CDMX is your go-to for late-night Mexican with melt-in-your-mouth birria tacos, gooey cheese quesadillas and street corn sprinkled with chilli and lime.
The restaurant was also awarded Melbourne’s Best Cheap Eat in 2023 by Time Out, so you don’t just have to take our word for it.
Address: 315 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Osaka Bench
@mealbourne_ cheap eats melbourne 💕 japanese stall✨ #japanesefood #japanese #osaka #japan #melbourne #melbournefood #melbourneeats #cheapeats #cheapeatsmelbourne #foodie #foodtiktok #foodlover
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Looking for a solid late-night snack? Osaka Bench has you covered with mouth-watering Japanese cuisine for as low as $13. You get plenty of great Japanese dishes on offer here, including curry flavour omurice, pork belly okonomiyaki and chicken katsu don. All of these I will happily scarf down on a weekday.
Address: Shop 1B/289 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
Don Don
@spoonfulmelb Perfect if eating out on a budget. Check it out! #melbournefood #foodie #food #melbourne #melbourneaustralia #melb #dondon
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As a katsu curry enjoyer, I can say with confidence that Don Don is one of the best in Melbourne. If we’re talking on price, nowhere else has it beat. You can score a huge bowl of rich katsu curry for only $10.50 making it, in my opinion, one of the best value meals you can get in Melbourne.
Address: Multiple locations in Melbourne CBD.
Gladdy Pizza
@gladdypizza1 Perfect for the weekend get togethers !! #gladdypizza #melbourne #gladstonepark #melbournefood #catering #smallbusiness #melbourneaustralia #fyp #viral #pizzamelbourne #familybusiness #takeway #makeitawesome #partytime #margarita #cheese
♬ Make You Mine – Madison Beer
If you’re looking for quality pizza at a bargain, Gladdy’s Pizza’s got you covered.
Gladdy’s serves all the classics, including pizza, pasta, and parma. The big winner is that you can grab family pizzas for under $20. Friday night bed rots have never felt better. Or, if you’re out on an afternoon stroll at Gladstone Park, you can hit Gladdy’s for a quick feed (a huge win for anyone on a cozy first date).
Address: 193A Carrick Dr, Gladstone Park VIC 3043
Sydney Eats
Chatkazz
@kensington_st Sydney NEW cheap eats spot – everything under $15 😱‼️ We recommend: black garlic ramen, chicken katsu curry, octopus karaage and mochi ice cream 😋 available in 3 flavours – matcha, vanilla and strawberry 📍TABERU, Spice Alley #sydneycheapeats #japanesefood #sydneyfood#sydneyfoodie #ricedon #sushi #ramen #noodlelover #cheapeats #cheapramen #spicealley #asianfood #foryoupage #fypviralシ
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If you’re in the mood for authentic Indian street food that won’t break your bank, you’re in luck.
Taking inspiration from North and South India, Chatkazz serves over 200 vegetarian dishes on its menu. Even better, most dishes cost between $10 and $15. These range from tangy pani puri to towering masala dosas and saucy Indo-Chinese noodles.
Address: Shop 4-6/14-20 Station St E, Harris Park NSW 2150
Dopa
@melsmunchiesss I loveee this spot, so happy they’ve released a new spicy bowl! 🤩🤤 📍 Dopa, Sydney #sydneyfood #sydneyeats #japanesefood #japanesedishes #japanesespots #sydneyfinds #dinnerspots
♬ Bar Mediterraneo – Nu Genea
Love donburi and a meal on a budget? You have to hit up Dopa. With wagyu beef rice bowls starting from $16, matcha desserts that look like art, and Japanese iced coffee that’ll hit like it’s straight from a Tokyo laneway café, if you missed your Japan 2025 goals, at least you can visit Dopa to get a quality dining experience.
Address: Multiple locations in Sydney CBD.
Chin Chin
@adrianwidjy Such a cool place to visit! Dine amazing Yumcha set menu with 9 dishes and delicious dessert to end and various cocktails too! This is at Surry Hills #placesinsydney #chinchin #surryhills #sydney #thai #chiese #asian #food #foodie #sydneyfood
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Chin Chin is a fairly popular Asian-fusion restaurant with locations all throughout Australia. The menu is filled with large plates of fusion dishes you can share with your friends, such as rendang beef curry or roasted pork belly. It’s a bit more on the spendy side, but if you’re smart and coordinate with a group of like-minded frugal friends, you’ll be able to dine out at a solid value.
The restaurant also has a partnership with American Express, letting American Express® Platinum Card Members use their dining credit.
Address: 69 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
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