Travel writers reveal the best cheap eats they have tried around the world

A good meal doesn’t need to cost the earth. From the Macanese version of a hamburger to Japan’s deliciously saucy savoury pancakes and a moreish scallop-filled pie, these dishes are worth travelling for.

Bhel puri, India

Risking Delhi Belly for this savoury street snack is a no brainer.

You can find several different varieties of this around India but essentially it’s a spicy, tangy, sweet and salty mix of puffed rice, various vegetables (tomato, potato and onion are typical), chaat masala, tangy tamarind sauce, coriander and lots of chilli. It’s all mixed together and served in a cone made out of old newspaper.

You’ll find the best kind at street stalls around the country, but bonus points if you can eat it by the sea in Mumbai, where it’s said to originate from.

According to legends, chaat was first created in the kitchens of…