🇬🇧 Swansea Food Guide: Budget Eats That'll Blow Your Mind! 🍜💥

Last month's trip to Swansea was rainy 🌧️, but I discovered insanely affordable food (Shanghai prices, anyone?)—many meals under £10 that were unexpectedly delicious! Here's my full foodie report: 1️⃣ No.12 Jiangjiu 🍲 ⏰ Open daily during meal times ✅ Braised Beef Brisket Rice Noodles Google Maps cover star! Rich, flavorful Hong Kong-style brisket—huge portion, perfect with noodles. (Light eaters: bring a drink!) ✅ Xiaolongbao Decent, but not mind-blowing. Safe choice! 📌 Pro Tip: Ask for a picture menu to avoid ordering mistakes! 2️⃣ Thai Taste (Market Gem!) 🍛 📍 Hidden in Swansea Market ⏰ *Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM (short hours!)* ✅ Pad Thai (£5.99!) Tastes BETTER than £15 versions elsewhere! Slightly smaller portion, but unbeatable value. 🔥 Hungry? Order 2 dishes or takeaway extras—they randomly close 😭. 3️⃣ Mei Sum 🍚 ⏰ Long hours—saved me after a stormy Rhossili hike! ✅ Braised Pork Rib Rice (£<10) HUGE portion (enough for 2!), piled with meat & veggies. Perfect post-adventure comfort food! 4️⃣ Taste of Hong Kong (Cash Only!) 💵 ⏰ One of few spots open Sundays ⚠️ CASH ONLY (ATM nearby, but staff won’t help—rude!) ✅ Breakfast Set Two carb-heavy dishes for the price of one. Authentic HK vibe (all Cantonese customers!). ❌ Pasta Avoid—machine-made noodles, but creamy soup base is okay. Stick to signatures! #UKFoodie #StudentEats #Swansea #Wales #BudgetTravel #ChineseFoodUK #RainyDayEats