Like any sound college town , Ann Arbor has tons of choices for cheap eats . And we ’re not just talking about a dollar slice or a pitiful , withered sandwich . From diner to nationally know delis , we have you extend , whether you ’re craving a legit banh mi or a giant bowl of kale ( no , really ) . Here are the best dishes you’re able to find for $ 10 or less :
< potent > Tomukun Noodle Bar ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / detroit / restaurants / tomukun - noodle- … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em>$6.00A fluffy bun house utterly fried , crispy shrimp , cilantro , kinky crimson onions , and jalapeños . Topped off with a mansion - made spicy mayo coleslaw and a trace of fresh calcium hydrate , Tomukun ’s shrimp roll bursts with heady flavors . Have some spare cash ? Go next door to the Korean BBQ and grill your own food. ;
Courtesy of Tomukun Noodle Bar
< strong > Songbird Café ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / detroit / eating house / songbird - cafe&q … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em>$7.95The folks at the Songbird Café are dedicated to create an atmosphere of comfort , and it shows the minute you take the air in the door . You right away smell out the coffee , see the sunbaked good , get word the dull heart murmur of a goodish cafe . For the ultimate consolation experience , try the grilled cheese trinity . Three tall mallow – toilsome Armerican cheddar , smoke gouda , and provolone – anchor the sandwich . heavy , homemade apple butter is spread on fresh Italian cabbage , adding some sweet to the mouth-watering cheese . Just like ma used to make – if mom cared enough to can her own apple butter and foot up only the fine cheeses .
< strong > The Lunch Room ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / detroit / restaurant / the - lunch - room & … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
Courtesy of The Lunch Room
< em>$10.00The Lunch Room is < em > the vegan restaurant in Ann Arbor that can even make kale smack good . What pop as a food cart has blossomed into one of the most beloved restaurants in town . special alter daily , so on one night , you could find vegan bento box , and vegan pasty the next . One of the stock offerings , the PowerUp Bowl , is throng to the lip with food to rev up you up and get you ready for a night in Kerrytown . feature shredded avocado , walnuts , veggies , grilled bean curd , and , yes , kale , this mega - salad is covered in maple - dijon medical dressing that adds just the right amount of counterpoint .
< strong > Ginger Deli ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / detroit / restaurants / ginger - deli" ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em>$6.00The banh mi at Ginger Deli hits your mouth with a full frontal assault of gustatory sensation . The tangy house - made garlic sauce and jalapeño get you first ; then comes the warm marinated pork , veggies , and cilantro in refreshing towage . The crisp bread finishes out the experience . For $ 4 , you could add a side of vegetarian rolls stuffed with fresh , crispy vegetable and your choice of peanut , spicy goober , or plum tree sauce . This unassuming storefront , operated by a former self-propelling graphic designer and classic piano player , tender some of the best Vietnamese solid food around. ; < ! – single line templet – >
Courtesy of Jerusalem Garden
< hard > Pilar ’s Tamales ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / eat / detroit / restaurants / pilars - tamale & … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em>$4.00In this little café look some of the punchiest Tamale you will have in all of Michigan . They ’re hand-crafted with 100 % stone - ground Indian corn masa , and then fill up with moist , all - natural chicken or porc . Then Pilar ’s distinct spices get shove in , along with tall mallow and optional jalapeños . The tamales are pluck and steamer into a flavorful dish aerial that come with Pilar ’s homemade salsa and a side of curtido . Pilar is trust to serving local and organic green groceries in her café , and it ’s apparent in everything she makes … but especially those tamales .
< strong > Jerusalem Garden ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locale / eat / detroit / restaurants / jerusalem - garde … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
Courtesy of Chela’s
< em>$7.95The second you take the air into Jerusalem Garden , you know you ’re in for good midway easterly food . The recent move to the outer space formerly occupied by Seva has only enhanced an reliable dining experience . The fattoush salad with chicken arrive with brightly coloured Green River and dice , overbold vegetable . The spare - range wimp breast is blue and tender , grilled to ne plus ultra . The lemon yellow , vinegar , and European olive tree oil dressing play a essential role in balancing out the mouthful in this round-eyed yet filling dish. <!– single line template – >
< hard > Eat ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / detroit / restaurants / eat" ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em>$8.75The kinsfolk at Eat have recreated those sorry , icy TV dinner party in the most delightful way . The foil container get with Salisbury steak covered in productive , creamy gravy , homemade mashed Solanum tuberosum , and fresh peas with just the correct amount of butter . Seating is very special at Eat , so stock up on these and pop one in the oven when you sense homesick . Its TV dinners rotate , so check the menu when you get there for that mean solar day ’s options. <!– undivided blood line template – >
< strong > Zingerman ’s Next Door ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locus / eat / detroit / eatery / zingermans - next … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em>$10Zingerman ’s is THE artisan ’s securities industry around , blow as great by pretty much every nutrient outlet there is . Because of its allegiance to quality ingredient , you will also pay $ 15 + for a sandwich . But ! Zingerman ’s Next Door has plenty of chinchy choice . Our dearie is the dancing dejeuner : you get a crunchy baguette that only Zingerman ’s can make , mouthwatering meats and high mallow ( for which they ’re especially known ) , and homemade condiments . As for side , you get a selection of creamy rice pudding or lightly sweeten applesauce , and tangy cole coleslaw or mustardy potato salad , and , a minuscule potable . This is the perfect meal at the perfect monetary value .
< strong > Chela ’s < /strong>(<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / detroit / eatery / chelas - mexican- … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em>$7.25There are always burritos to be found in college towns , but Chela ’s stand out from the rest . The owner get up on nutrient from Mexican street carts , and hunger the same for decades . The result is this childlike , homelike eatery on the West Side that skips the deep pullet in favour of somewhat healthier choice . The burrito is generously filled with deep , hearty beans and spicy chorizo . The peppery meat is definitely the wiz of this mantrap , but the melt tall mallow is a worthy stick out role player . Top with sweet , homemade pico de gallo for a relish of summertime , even in the coldest days . savory meat lovers , this one ’s for you. <!– single crinkle guide – >
< strong > Hut - K Chaats ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locus / eat / detroit / restaurant / hut - k" ; target="_blank”>address and info )
