The Wellington culinary scene is a melting pot of different types of cuisine

One of the best things about this is that you can easily get a delicious bite for less than $15 from a number of places.

We think there’s something for everyone in this list of a few of our favourite cheap eats from both long established classics and newcomers into our Windy City. Most are also vegetarian or vegan friendly and yes, they’ve all been tried and tested (and tested a few more times) by your favourite Nom Girls.

Happy Nomming!
– Hannah and Kalliana 

Tommy Millions
Where? 101/103 Courtenay Place and 142 Featherston Street

Pizza Noms: This weather is riddic today 🌧💨 You know what else is riddic? How TASTY the ‘Return of the Mac’ special is from @tommymillions GAAAAH so good 🍕🍕👅👅 gherkins on pizza should always be a thing #instameetfoodies

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Sep 6, 2016 at 5:48pm PDT

Sandwich Noms: the flood on Featherston didn’t keep me away from my priorities. Finally checked out the new store and the new sub.

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Nov 18, 2015 at 2:26pm PST

Oaks Satay Noodle House
Where? Oaks Complex, 71-81 Cuba Street

OG Noms: sometimes you gotta go full basic on it and have your childhood fave. 23 from Oaks Satay Noodle House with extra chilli sauce, of course! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #instameetfoodies

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Sep 4, 2016 at 5:25pm PDT

Oaks Noms: The OG Asian eats in Wellington from Oaks Satay Noodle House on Manners. Been coming here since I was a baby. Number 7 and number 23 please 💯

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Apr 11, 2016 at 11:18pm PDT

Viva Mexico
Where? 210 Left Bank and 161 Riddiford Street

Saucy Noms: gettin’ all up in that spicy red sauce at @vivamexiconz down Left Bank. Enchiladas forever ❤️🌯💚

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Jun 24, 2016 at 9:35pm PDT

Mexican Noms: Who can be bothered cooking on a Wednesday? Get some quesadillas in ya to warm you up! 🌮

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Mar 15, 2016 at 6:10pm PDT

The Ramen Shop
Where? 191 Riddiford Street

Ramen Noms: ADIDAR.. All Day I Dream About RAMEN 🍜🍜🍜 @the_ramen_shop is too legit to quit 👌🏽💖🌶 perfect for this absolutely crappy weather 🌧🌧 stay warm and dry Nommers☂☔️ #instameetfoodies

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Sep 17, 2016 at 5:27pm PDT

Late Noms: Thank goodness for these @wellyonaplate second chance burgers, otherwise we wouldn’t have tried the Umami burger from @the_ramen_shop! Don’t let the size fool you, this is a seriously meaty burger! 💖🍔 #visawoap #burgerwelly

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Sep 3, 2016 at 2:26am PDT

Rinski Korsakov’s
Where? 462 Adelaide Road

Simple Noms: mornings are made easier with epic toast combos from @rinskikorsakovs. Nutella and banana OR peanut butter and jam? Which one would YOU choose?! 🍞🍫🍌🍓🍞 #TEAMNUTNANA #TEAMPBJ #pandafeed

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Sep 3, 2016 at 4:13pm PDT

Taco Noms: good Friday nights at @rinskikorsakovs can be filled with delicious tacos. Changes every week but tonight the fried pickle was a fave 🌮🌮🌮

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Mar 25, 2016 at 12:10am PDT

Best Ugly Bagels
Where? 5 Swan Lane

Worth-it Noms: would you get up early and go out of your way to have @bestuglybagels deliciousness before you went to work? WORTH IT! 👌🏽💖#instameetfoodies

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Sep 13, 2016 at 1:36pm PDT

Bagel Noms: The bagel gods heard our prayers and finally brought @bestuglybagels to us. I shed a tear while I ate these. 😍😍

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Jul 28, 2016 at 1:26pm PDT

Little Penang

40 Dixon Street

Claypot Noms: the clay pot rice from @littlepenangnz is not for the faint hearted 😜 It comes out steamin’ HOT, tastes damn delicious & is the perfect thing for this typical chilly Spring weather we’ve been having 🔥💖🔥

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Sep 20, 2016 at 6:10pm PDT

Curry Noms: What’s that? That my friends is dinner for less than fifteen buckaroos from @littlepenangnz – roti, curry and rice with sambal. Booyah! 💥

A photo posted by Wellington NOMS! (@wellingnoms) on Jun 29, 2016 at 12:46am PDT