Re: Does an amazing $10 or less meal still exist in Toronto? Chicken Katsu from Hoga in PATH today for lunch $9.50
Re: Does an amazing $10 or less meal still exist in Toronto? Chicken Katsu from Hoga in PATH today for lunch $9.50
by ReeG
21 Comments
ReeG
I’ve posted this here in the past but it was looking extra fire today and felt relevant again given [the askTO thread about good under $10 meals earlier this week](https://old.reddit.com/r/askTO/comments/12oui1s/does_an_amazing_10_or_less_meal_still_exist_in/). This is about as good as it gets for under $10 and the lineup every day speaks for itself. Thought I was being slick showing up at 11:40am today but it was already 20+ people down the hallway lol
cjabrady
I got Hoga yesterday! 9.52$ tax in for Bulgogi, rice, japchae and kimchi. Can’t beat that.
jbmcnuggetsjr
Dang. I should have got this today.
shadowfax416
Can confirm. Hoga is the real deal.
Bing_Liu
Yeah, go to Scarborough. Plenty of great meals under $10
eggwaffles92
So that’s why there’s always a damn line no matter what time it is
shrimphead815
Est West Located at university and college
blackhat8287
Is it only today? Since you specified today
crevettegrise
The problem is that since the pandemic, it’s just the husband and wife working. (I think the other 2 who worked there before were there children, but they are no longer there). The line used to be fairly fast, but now it moves at a snail pace, so stopped going. Their menu is much more limited now as well (with just 7 items). It seems that they didn’t get the memo that things are pretty much back to normal, as they still operate in pandemic mode.
lugubriouslipids
I’ve mentioned this place over and over and you all are going to think I work there or something. I don’t. Just an enthusiastic customer. Thirsty Fox on Eglinton West of Bathurst, north side. Dive bar, great food, daily specials. All under $10. Fajitas tonight. Yay!
hummuschips
Where in the PATH is this?
Tallguyyyc
In any case a restaurant is a business. Businesses need to make a profit on their products or they don’t stay in business. Yes… Paying less is always nice on the pocket. However when it comes to food, the fuel your body needs to operate is the very need of your existence. So… In any case cheap food… I’d seriously question the quality and source of ingredients. You wouldn’t put shitty gas in a new car. I’d rather pay $20 for a meal knowing it’s good fuel for my body. Just my two cents.
wtfOP
OMG so they survived the pandemic. I’m so glad!!!
Blindemboss
Yeah, my budget for lunch is more like $5-6
ZaphodBeeblebrox
I like Hoga too and it’s good value but it was waaaaay better pre-pandemic and in comparison not all that great now.
iamhamilton
Small Jerk at Jerk King still comes in at under $10
Helena’s Magic Kitchen in the Grange food court does grilled chicken, stuffed chicken schnitzels with sides as well
There’s a 2 for 1 Shawarma spot at Bloor and Dufferin that does 2 falafel wraps for $10. The quality is great, a step above Ali Baba’s even.
potionlu
This carribbean food place called the island in liberty village… I’m so surprised it’s not busier! They’ve got a lunch special under 10 bucks and their bread and BBQ chicken is to die for!
ericm1026
Pro tip lineup is short at 130ish
jasonmsucks
Is this the place that also sells honey? I think they have a farm.
Big time staple when I was working as a messenger.
LdnOntLocal3
I see $15 and under as the old $10 and under. Many shawarma and fancy sandwich shops are now charging $12 for their wraps/sandwiches, which ends up around $15 with tax and a small tip. I basically have accepted my cheap meal out is now a $12 food item, $4-$6 iced latter, plus tax and tip= $20-$22.
21 Comments
I’ve posted this here in the past but it was looking extra fire today and felt relevant again given [the askTO thread about good under $10 meals earlier this week](https://old.reddit.com/r/askTO/comments/12oui1s/does_an_amazing_10_or_less_meal_still_exist_in/). This is about as good as it gets for under $10 and the lineup every day speaks for itself. Thought I was being slick showing up at 11:40am today but it was already 20+ people down the hallway lol
I got Hoga yesterday! 9.52$ tax in for Bulgogi, rice, japchae and kimchi. Can’t beat that.
Dang. I should have got this today.
Can confirm. Hoga is the real deal.
Yeah, go to Scarborough. Plenty of great meals under $10
So that’s why there’s always a damn line no matter what time it is
Est West
Located at university and college
Is it only today? Since you specified today
The problem is that since the pandemic, it’s just the husband and wife working. (I think the other 2 who worked there before were there children, but they are no longer there). The line used to be fairly fast, but now it moves at a snail pace, so stopped going. Their menu is much more limited now as well (with just 7 items). It seems that they didn’t get the memo that things are pretty much back to normal, as they still operate in pandemic mode.
I’ve mentioned this place over and over and you all are going to think I work there or something. I don’t. Just an enthusiastic customer. Thirsty Fox on Eglinton West of Bathurst, north side. Dive bar, great food, daily specials. All under $10. Fajitas tonight. Yay!
Where in the PATH is this?
In any case a restaurant is a business. Businesses need to make a profit on their products or they don’t stay in business. Yes… Paying less is always nice on the pocket. However when it comes to food, the fuel your body needs to operate is the very need of your existence.
So… In any case cheap food… I’d seriously question the quality and source of ingredients.
You wouldn’t put shitty gas in a new car.
I’d rather pay $20 for a meal knowing it’s good fuel for my body. Just my two cents.
OMG so they survived the pandemic. I’m so glad!!!
Yeah, my budget for lunch is more like $5-6
I like Hoga too and it’s good value but it was waaaaay better pre-pandemic and in comparison not all that great now.
Small Jerk at Jerk King still comes in at under $10
Helena’s Magic Kitchen in the Grange food court does grilled chicken, stuffed chicken schnitzels with sides as well
There’s a 2 for 1 Shawarma spot at Bloor and Dufferin that does 2 falafel wraps for $10. The quality is great, a step above Ali Baba’s even.
This carribbean food place called the island in liberty village… I’m so surprised it’s not busier! They’ve got a lunch special under 10 bucks and their bread and BBQ chicken is to die for!
Pro tip lineup is short at 130ish
Is this the place that also sells honey? I think they have a farm.
Big time staple when I was working as a messenger.
I see $15 and under as the old $10 and under. Many shawarma and fancy sandwich shops are now charging $12 for their wraps/sandwiches, which ends up around $15 with tax and a small tip. I basically have accepted my cheap meal out is now a $12 food item, $4-$6 iced latter, plus tax and tip= $20-$22.
How busy is the PATH nowadays?