by Vivian Luu
Editor-in-Chief
and Tae Kim
Design Director

Kamrai Thai
Who needs to travel to the east when you can walk a couple of blocks to get to Kamrai Thai Cuisine? The establishment may look petite from the outside, standing alone on the corner of Linden Avenue and North 160th St., but inside, you’re greeted instantly with an aroma of exotic spices. Rich flavors will flood your tongue with each bite, whether you’re ordering for culinary spice or sultry. I highly recommend giving the beef pad thai a go. Just remember to aim for two stars if you’re looking for spice, because three and above are really hard kicks that your tongue might be unable to handle.
Located at Linden Ave. and N. 160th St.
Price: $7 to $10

Qdoba
Walk through the transparent doors of this complex and you’ll be greeted with a healthy (yet hearty) array of delectable Hispanic delight. Affordable pricing will also catch your eye. Selections range from spicy, vegetarian tortilla soup to sirloin burritos the size of a naked mole rat. Better yet, why not take a dip into the three cheese nachos or Mexican gumbo? I’d pick Qdoba over a fast food joint any day.
Located at 100th St. and Aurora Ave.
Price: up to $10

Old Country Buffet
At the Old Country Buffet everyday brings a special dish like teriyaki chicken, while the main menu stays the same. The usual menu contains burgers, tacos, baked chicken and fish, mashed potatoes, veggies, and salad dishes. One good thing about this restaurant is they make small amount of food but refill the buffet containers as soon as the food runs out. This keeps all the dishes fresh. However, the steaks are not juicy enough and several dishes aren’t as good as they look. Still, the cheap price and ever changing daily special compensate for the steaks.
Located at N. 130th Street & Aurora Avenue N.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon- Fri; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat-Sun.
Price: $8-$12

Super China Buffet: All you can eat
Who could have ever imagined that there’s an affordable Chinese buffet near Central Market? The Super China Buffet is just a thirty second walk from the Sears’ parking lot. It’s on the south of Central market, behind U.S. Bank but it might be hard to be find. As the name suggests, it has various foods ranging from Chinese Meins to Japanese style seafoods. The fried dishes are nice and the seafood is reasonably priced. Oyster dishes are recommended and the California rolls are good too. A to go menu is also available.
Opens seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: $7.45 to $12.95