I've been meaning to post a thread like this for a while, and Robin's recent LEO article spurred me to action.
What is your favorite inexpensive ($10 per person or less not counting tip) restaurant in town?
I'll have to go with Annie Cafe on Woodlawn. You can very easily get an appetizer and an entree for $7.50-$10. Plus, the entrees are so large that I pretty much always have leftovers to eat the next day. My favorite dish is a tie between their fried rice with Chinese sausage and shrimp and their hearty pho. As for the appetizers, I fervently stand by my belief that they have the best fresh spring rolls in town. Annie is almost always around to greet customers with her smile, and the service is always attentive. If you haven't tried it before, I highly recommend it.
As an aside, if you are looking for a unique gastronomic experience, you have to try their triple bean dessert. It consists of a parfait-like glass filled with ice, cream, cooked red beans, sugar, and something that I think might be green and white jellied fruits, but I'm not sure. (If anyone else knows what I'm talking about and can help me positively identify this ingredient, then I thank you in advance.) It is truly delicious in an unexpected sort of way.