Brooklyn Flavor Finds on a Budget

Explore Brooklyn through ramen, Geechee-Gullah–Mexican tacos, Caribbean comfort food and oversized slices. Choose the $ stops for a lower-cost meal or the $$ spots for a change of pace. Price symbols are guides, not fixed meal totals.

Start at Samurai Papa

Samurai Papa

4.6 (528)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 15:15, 17:00 – 21:20; Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 15:15, 17:00 – 21:45

594 Lafayette Ave

$$ · Light, flavorful ramen and Japanese bites in a cozy, intimate room. Vegan and vegetarian options are available; the small dining area can mean a wait.

Cantina 138

4.7 (303)

Tue – Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

138 Havemeyer St

$$ · Geechee-Gullah heritage meets Mexican flavors in Williamsburg, with creative tacos and craft cocktails. The fusion menu is relatively limited.

Waylon’s Caribbean Flames Restaurant

4.1 (9)

Mon – Sat, 10:30 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 10:30 – 21:00

1351 Saint Johns Place

$ · A Crown Heights choice for jerk chicken, seasoned fish and seafood soup, with an affordable, welcoming atmosphere.

Cozzi Pizza

4.5 (188)

Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 22:00; Fri, 10:00 – 23:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

584 Broadway #586

$ · Classic oversized slices and cheese-filled chicken rolls in a spacious, cozy Broadway pizzeria. Delivery is available.

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