The best affordable restaurants in Brixton

A top-class burger doesn't need to break the bank if you choose Black Bear Burger. This affordable restaurant in Brixton Village has a fun atmosphere and a cool industrial style. Only higher-welfare British meat is used for the burgers here. Choose beef, chicken, or vegan from the simple menu, with sides available, plus organic wines.

Try award-winning Thai food at Kaosarn. This affordable restaurant in Brixton is bright and contemporary, and has a BYOB policy that makes it even more budget-friendly. The menu takes inspiration from the varied eats at Bangkok's markets. You can sample a wide range of classic recipes from massaman curry to Bangkok-style noodle soup.

Open since 2012, Fish Wings & Tings is one of the most popular budget restaurants in Brixton. This bustling destination for Caribbean food in Market Row features a colourful interior, ample outdoor seating, loads of atmosphere, and an authentic menu. Fish and prawns feature heavily, with standout dishes including the likes of Creole fish stew and coconut curry prawns. Meat, veggie options, and roti wraps are also available.

Affordable Brixton restaurant Okan has evolved into a mini-chain. Visit the compact market eatery or the second location to experience an authentic Osaka-style canteen. The menu features a varied choice of budget-friendly Japanese options, with small plates like miso soup, okonomiyaki, soup noodles, or fried noodles with your pick of ingredients.

Dumpling lovers should make their way to House of Momo, a laid-back spot dedicated to Nepalese fare. The star of the show here are the momos – Nepal's signature dumplings – offered in many forms, from gently steamed to tossed in spicy chilli sauce. For something heartier, go for a thali set, complete with rich curries and classic sides. The menu may be compact, but it's affordable and delivers an authentic taste of the Himalayas.

Arepa & Co serves up Venezuelan street-food favourites at street-friendly prices. Expect to find staples like golden tajadas, yuca chips, plantain-topped bites, and sweetcorn cachapas on the menu, all packed with zingy flavours. Naturally, arepas take centre stage, available with fillings such as slow-cooked pork shoulder and smoky apple sauce.

Adam's Ethiopian Restaurant began as a bakery but is now a popular destination for Ethiopian cuisine. This family-run Brixton restaurant has a humble interior and a menu of classic recipes. Try a meat or vegetable stew, known as wat, served on injera bread. Alternatively, get a mixed platter to fully explore the flavours of Ethiopia.

For affordable Indian food in Brixton, including Goan specialities, Bebs Kitchen is the place to be. The interior is homey and modest but the dishes are packed with authentic flavour. Go for biryanis, traditional curries, seafood recipes, or a plant-based option like sag paneer. You're welcome to BYOB too.

Don't miss Oowee Vegan if you're craving plant-based fast food. This affordable Brixton restaurant is bold and colourful with a typical fast food setup inside. The vegan-friendly burgers, fried chicken, and fries on offer here make for a casual and tasty cheap eats. Food is available for eating in or takeaway.

Explore Roman family recipes at La Nonna in Market Row, which specialises in fresh pasta made with seasonal ingredients. This affordable restaurant in Brixton is contemporary and smart but still feels homey. Inventive recipes on the menu change daily but diners can expect antipasti, filling portions of pasta with tempting sauces, and desserts.

Healthy Eaters is a casual Jamaican restaurant that's a meaningful part of the local community. This budget-friendly Brixton restaurant aims to provide quality cooking at prices that are accessible to all. It's a low-key eatery dishing up classic Jamaican recipes like slow-cooked oxtail, jerk chicken, stew chicken, and curry goat.

Try authentic Cantonese cooking at Three Uncles. This place specialises in roasted meats in particular and has a simple menu. Choose from meat with jasmine rice, lo mein noodles, dim sum, and special dishes like plant-based ma po tofu. The affordable restaurant has a blue exterior and a buzzy interior with neon signs.

Food is served all day at Santa Fe Restaurant and it's likely to keep you feeling full. This place is low-key but the food isn't – it's all about hearty portions of authentic Colombian recipes. There are lots of meat dishes to choose from, plus smaller plates such as empanadas or fried cheese sticks.

Try sweet or savoury crêpes with a distinctive Brazilian influence at Sarava Creperie. The tempting crêpes and galettes here are ideal for any time of day and the inclusive menu includes vegan and gluten-free dishes. The colourful interior has a cosy feel, and the cheap eats here are definitely among the most popular options in the area.

Get authentic and affordable ramen in Brixton from Koi Ramen Bar, a casual eatery set into a railway arch. The restaurant specialises in creamy tonkotsu, the famed Japanese pork broth. There are outdoor tables as well as a compact interior, and you can enjoy low-cost ramen bowls and sides either eating-in or for takeaway.