What do nyc ppl do fur lunch, if you work in Manhattan? Just moved here and every time I go out to lunch during the week it’s 15 bucks

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Nothing beats cooking. But otherwise, recommend Halal trucks. I personally love them. Otherwise, I get Cava, Chipotle, or Subway and split it into 2 meals. If you pack up half in another container before you start eating, it's a lot easier to stop yourself / not feel like you're missing out on a full meal. These choices keep well for another day or 2!

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Mamoun’s is great, 9 bucks for a meal

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MealPal

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I've got referrals if anyone wants! 😛

Tbh we usually go out to eat and spend ~$15

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I have a live virtual interview with PwC today for Tech Consulting. Does anyone have any last minute tips?

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$15 bucks?? That’s cheap!

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A2 she is quite nice :)

Second mealpal and meal prepping.

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Halal

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Bring. 👏 Your. 👏 Lunch. 👏

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Whole Foods

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Eat a big lunch and small dinner or bring your own lunch. It sucks.

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Mealpal if you don't travel, Ritual if you do

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Dig Inn, Cava, Itsu

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Japanese supermarkets have been very reliable in this regard, usually wind up spending less than $10.

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That’s a good tip

Ask colleagues for recommendations. $15 a day is about average.

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Join a company that offers free lunch

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We cook our meals

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Speak for yourself, SA. Not sure when I last used my stove 😂

Welcome to life in the city. I usually just grab a salad or just skip lunch entirely (not to save money, but bc I don’t have an appetite).

Are they though? Sweetgreen in any other city is also the same price - I guess I also don’t see $10-$15 as expensive for a meal, especially if it’s good, healthy ingredients. Unless you do fast food you’re at least spending $10...

Yes, mealpal! Worth it in nyc.

Street food is worth a shot. Filling lunches are available for ~$6-7

And it isn't all terrible

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