Cheap Eats


4Assorted sushi


 This spot is one of the gems of Albany Park, with cheaper- than-dirt (almost), delicious sushi of all kinds. Among our favorites are the rainbow roll (a steal at $5.95) and the tamago sushi ($1). Most pieces of sushi and sashimi are less than $2 each, with most rolls clocking in at under $8 (many below $5). And whatever your fish of choice, the rice is made well—sticky and light. More, please.  3914 W Lawrence Ave (773-267-6838). $1–$5.95.


 Time Out Chicago September–November 2016


5 Gold ramen (normal) Ramen Misoya


Ramen Misoya opened nearly a year ago in River North, bringing the ultimate miso education to Chicago. Here you learn about both gold and silver miso broth, the base of the ramen. Order a “normal” ramen bowl for less than $10 with silver or gold miso, but we like gold the best—the broth is thicker, with a heartier and meatier taste. With a nice bite, the noodles pull the ramen dish together into a warm bowl perfect for a chilly afternoon.  213 E Ohio St (312-496-3566, misoya.net/english). $9.70.


6Stuffed slice 


Sometimes all you want is a single slice of deep-dish pizza. (Yes, even if you’re a Chicago native.) The Art of Pizza has a variety of stuffed slices and thin-crust pizza, and—trust us on this one—you want the stuffed. We’re keen on the vegetarian slice, with a shower of mushrooms, onion, green pepper, tomato, broccoli and spinach; the melty mozzarella, the buttery crust and the oregano-flaked


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sauce really kick it over the edge.  3033 N Ashland Ave (773-327-5600, artofpizza chicago.com). $3.95.


7Salad bar


 Pretty much everything you can get at Sultan’s


Market is cheap and delicious, but a solid option is the salad bar, where you can pick and choose from 30 items for a piddling $6 per pound. It isn’t your typical salad bar; this one’s stocked to the brim with pita bread, hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, marinated artichokes and more exciting options. For something a little warmer, grab one of the baked pies—we like both the egg and cheese and the spinach pies, each a hearty bite for the price.  Various locations (312-638-9151, chicagofalafel.com). Saladbar $6/lb, $2/pie.


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