28 March 2011

$10 lunches in review. A wrapup

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Having had an exciting few weeks we’re scaling down the $10 lunch review series.

If a new player comes onto the scene we’ll publish another one. But it’s been breaking my heart to buy bad lunches (or even just OK lunches) and eat them when I know the gems that are available.

So here are the highlights without prejudice to the good but not stellar entries.

— For Japanese, particularly bento, got to Tasuke.

Tasuke bento

— For a curry you want the Burmese Curry Place.

burmese curry

— For Chinese, La Pasa is tops in this price range.

la pasa

— For something different the Ethiopian of the Global Cafe is recommended.

ethiopian

— For a sandwich the Blue Olive reigns supreme.

blue olive

If you find a new place (or one we’ve missed) in town doing takeout meals for less than $10 in Civic then by all means let us know.

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If you’re looking for another fantastic lunch, try the Aloo Baingan with Garlic Naan served up by ‘Taste of India, in the Canberra Centre basement food court- it melts in your mouth and is just gorgeous.
Cost is about $8.70 with a softdrink included if you want one – personally I wouldn’t spoil the food with it.

screaming banshee said :

Presumably you’ve determined another way to make your lunches a business deduction then?

Actually, on the basis of asking for a receipt being suspicious, I’m not deducting them.

Lowlights are available by following the tag and reading between the lines, but we really do try to focus on the positive.

Great stuff JB, I would gladly gorge myself on any one of those meals. Now what about the lowlights?

screaming banshee8:19 pm 29 Mar 11

Presumably you’ve determined another way to make your lunches a business deduction then?

I have another lead!

The Food Co-op at ANU has started doing lunches Tues-Thurs every week. Went to the first one today – a great, healthy vegetarian meal. A full plate of good food and the best part? It was only $4. $4! No wonder about 200 students rocked up and they ran out in 45 minutes.

Holden Caulfield5:05 pm 29 Mar 11

Rollersk8r said :

Wait!! A mate of mine has just opened up The Fish Shack, on the old Phat Duck site (kiosk) on Bunda St. He’s serving freshly prepared seafood with classic fish and chips starting at $8.50. Plenty of other options including soft shell crab, prawns, squid and fish burgers.

He only opened yesterday – after spending the last couple of years working at KOTO in Vietnam, the well known Australian cooking school that trains up Vietnamese street kids as chefs. He’s an interesting and passionate bloke – and I for one will be eating there as much as possible to ensure he gets the success he deserves.

He’s also giving away his first 10kg of coffee COMPLETELY FREE!

Thanks for the tip.

Although, a shame it came at the expense of Phat Duck.

Oh I’ll keep doing them, but only as the leads arrive.

Can other people do stories about $10 lunches? Seems a few here have leads on good lunches.

Thank you rollersk8r, I am going there for lunch tomorrow!

What a shame JB…and on the same day that they launch the heart-stopping (literally) KFC “Double Burger” meal ($9.95 with fries and a drink).

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/live-or-let-fry-kfc-mantime-bunless-burger-blasted-20110329-1ce3o.html

Any chance of one more for the road..?

Wait!! A mate of mine has just opened up The Fish Shack, on the old Phat Duck site (kiosk) on Bunda St. He’s serving freshly prepared seafood with classic fish and chips starting at $8.50. Plenty of other options including soft shell crab, prawns, squid and fish burgers.

He only opened yesterday – after spending the last couple of years working at KOTO in Vietnam, the well known Australian cooking school that trains up Vietnamese street kids as chefs. He’s an interesting and passionate bloke – and I for one will be eating there as much as possible to ensure he gets the success he deserves.

He’s also giving away his first 10kg of coffee COMPLETELY FREE!

It’s been a great series, johnboy. Almost makes me sad about bringing lunch every day.

When you have a chance, do you want to try out ‘The Fish Shack’? It opened yesterday (and is giving away free coffee), is where Phat Duck used to be and have an interesting looking menu, including soft-shelled crab and chips for $12.50.

The prices go up to $14.50 and they do have things for under $10: thai coriander fish cakes ($8.50), sweet potato wedges with sour cream and chilli ($7.50), gourmet burgers: fish, vege or prime beef ($9.50). The flyer also says “seafood served with chips and your choice of dipping sauce”.

thanks for introducing me to some places i never would have gone to otherwise!

JB I salute your bravery.

I have reaped the rewards of your findings and will miss this series. Thanks for being our test subject.

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