Waterloo Food Guide | A Week of Delicious Eats 🍜🍱
📍 Why Waterloo’s Food Scene is Heating Up From Vietnamese pho to Middle Eastern shawarma, Waterloo’s dining options are no longer a wasteland—here’s what’s worth trying! 🍽️ Must-Try Spots 1️⃣ Pho Ben Thanh Restaurant 🌟🌟🌟 📍 Vietnamese (Chinese-owned) | 💰 $12–15 Order: Beef pho (broth is salty, but noodles are good). Skip: Pad Thai (not authentic). 2️⃣ East Side Shawarma & Kebabs 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ 📍 Middle Eastern | 💰 $10–14 Must-Have: Chicken shawarma plate (huge portion, garlic sauce is killer). Pro Tip: Add extra pickles for crunch. 3️⃣ UKI Restaurant 🌟🌟🌟 📍 Korean | 💰 $15–25 Best Dish: Pork bone hot pot (decent, but not amazing). Vibe: Full of Chinese students binge-watching dramas. 4️⃣ Choun Kitchen 🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Thai/Asian Fusion | 💰 $14–18 Try: Tom Yum Noodle Soup (with wontons & fried garlic). Heads-Up: Broth is salty—ask for less soy sauce. 5️⃣ The Poke Box 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ 📍 Hawaiian Poke | 💰 $12–16 Top Picks: Lava Blaze (spicy salmon + avocado). Big Umami (tuna + seaweed salad). 6️⃣Yunshang Rice Noodle 🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Chinese | 💰 $13–16 Comfort Food: Tomato broth rice noodles (perfect for cold days). Must-Order: Fried tofu with garlic sauce. 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Best Budget Meal: East Side Shawarma ($10 for a massive plate). ✔ Healthiest Option: The Poke Box (fresh fish + veggies). ✔ Skip If: You want fine dining (these are casual spots). #WaterlooEats #StudentFood #HiddenGems
