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01-15-2008 , 08:44 PM

#51

oddjob

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i'm convinced if you had a thread that said "greatest meal you've ever had", 1/3 would be chipotle. and that makes me sad for them.

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01-15-2008 , 09:04 PM

#52

kipin

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Of course most lunches are under $10, there are however very few, if any lunches you can get around here (Northern Virginia) for under $5.

To make the thread more interesting, I made the amount $10.

Again, I stated that I'm sure there would be differing criteria in how one would determine the "best value", I expected that. I don't know why that is so hard to grasp.

I have gotten a few good lunch ideas out of the thread, most importantly those delicious looking Vietnamese sandwiches which I now need to track down. (Banh mi)

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01-15-2008 , 09:07 PM

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chisness

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noodles & co buttered noodles w/ grilled chicken breast

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01-15-2008 , 09:08 PM

#54

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oddjob: word

kipin: personal recommendation, YMMV - when they make the sandwiches, let them sit for about 5-10 minutes (difficult, for sure) the flavors will blend together better.

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01-15-2008 , 09:12 PM

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01-15-2008 , 09:15 PM

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DaveR neglected to include the caption that this is the new Beef Soup Bol at chipotle.

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01-15-2008 , 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by offTopic

DaveR neglected to include the caption that this is the new Beef Soup Bol at chipotle.

I'm both gagging and vomitting at the same time. I'm ga-vomitting.

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01-15-2008 , 09:17 PM

#58

szw

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I second all the nammer suggestions....pho + banh mi, extra chillies!

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01-16-2008 , 12:09 AM

#59

JJT

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Originally Posted by offTopic

DaveR neglected to include the caption that this is the new Beef Soup Bol at chipotle.

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Originally Posted by Low Key

I'm both gagging and vomitting at the same time. I'm ga-vomitting.

At first I thot that was a bowl of tongue soup.

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01-16-2008 , 12:31 AM

#60

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Originally Posted by AngusThermopyle

2 Bánh mì sandwiches and a soft drink. Usually under $6.

In Westminster, CA you can get a 3 banh mi for $4 (Lee's Sandwiches is a bit more expensive).

I'm would rather have the cafe sua da (iced coffee with condensed milk for those not familiar with Vietnamese food) than the soft drink. $1.50 for that.

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01-16-2008 , 12:32 AM

#61

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Originally Posted by DannyOcean_

Chinese buffets are amazing imo. usually about 8-9 bucks for all you can eat goodness. There are some solid buffets where i live, mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

There are a lot of terrible ones too.

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01-16-2008 , 01:27 AM

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Spanaway Vin

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Originally Posted by DonkeyKongSr

Uhhh, who's paying more than $10 for lunch on a regular basis?

For the last four years or so, I've spent between $8 and $12 nearly every day for lunch here in the University District. So much wasted money.

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01-16-2008 , 01:31 AM

#63

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Originally Posted by Spanaway Vin

For the last four years or so, I've spent between $8 and $12 nearly every day for lunch here in the University District. So much wasted money.

LOL. You spend $12 here (in the U-district, wtf)?

But yeah, I basically spend $7-$10 (or so) pretty much every day.

Good stuff though.

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01-16-2008 , 01:39 AM

#64

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1/2 lb fatty fillet mignon seared 30 seconds on each side

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01-16-2008 , 02:31 AM

#65

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Uhhh, who's paying more than $10 for lunch on a regular basis?

well i drink at lunch on a fairly regular basis, so... i do

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01-16-2008 , 02:54 AM

#66

ImsaKidd

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Originally Posted by chisness

noodles & co buttered noodles w/ grilled chicken breast

Dude get the ****ing pesto.

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01-16-2008 , 03:04 AM

#67

The Yugoslavian

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Pei Wei spicy beef. Although for under $10 I can't get an order of crab wontons : (.

Yugoslav

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01-16-2008 , 03:14 AM

#68

ua1176

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lunch special at my local sushi place of choice.

3 basic rolls (usually i would get Tuna Avocado, Eel Avocado, and Yellowtail Scallion), miso soup, green salad. $9.95

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01-16-2008 , 08:03 AM

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01-16-2008 , 10:55 AM

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1/2 lb fatty fillet mignon seared 30 seconds on each side

I would throw this up within two minutes.

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01-16-2008 , 11:04 AM

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chaseUdown

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Spices Thai in San Diego has soup, salad, spring rolls, fried wontons, rice and your dish for $8 with tofo and $9 for chicken or pork. I have been getting Panang Curry.