Top Lunches On A Budget In Edinburgh, Scotland
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While age-old favourites, like haggis and deep-fried Mars bars, can still be found in ready supply across the Scottish capital, Edinburgh is a hub of new and exciting culinary opportunities. For those on a tight budget, The Culture Trip reveals the cheapest places to lunch in Edinburgh, without compromise on quality.
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1. Under The Stairs
Bar, Cocktails
2. Ting Thai Caravan
Restaurant, Thai
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Customers at Ting Thai Caravan sit cheek to cheek at canteen-style tables and eat from cardboard boxes. The exposed brick walls and techie soundtrack suggests that the restaurant could happily be found in Shoreditch. While the aesthetic is low-key and unassuming, the restaurant offers some of the best Thai food in Edinburgh. The lunch menu is made up of a choice of rice and noodle dishes, curry dishes, soup bowls, and small boxes. The flavours are fresh and zingy and appeal to a wide range of palates. The queues out the door on the weekend are a testament to the quality of the food!
3. Union Of Genius
Bistro, Restaurant, Cafe, Soup, Coffee, Gluten-free
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4. Tuk Tuk
Restaurant, Indian, Asian, Street Food, Vegetarian
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5. The Dogs
Bar, Gastropub, Wine Bar, British