Food & Drinks

28 Delicious Dishes Around the World for $5 or Less

Where to find outstanding value on spicy lamb burgers, Argentinian white pizzas, Japanese pork cutlets, and even three-course meals.

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Despite the zigzagging American stock market, the developed world is in the midst of a return to luxury. Restaurants in the U.S. are going formal again, posh conglomerates such as Kering SA are roaring back, and air travel has gotten fancier than ever. Those enjoying fat bonuses from 2017 can do some serious shopping.

Yet there are still terrific values when it comes to food. We’ve tapped local experts to reveal more than two dozen places from 18 global cities that serve destination dishes for $5 or less, without a Happy Meal in sight.