Where do you get a meal for under $20 in Malden?

"In Malden Center, just off the Orange Line, you could have American barbecue one night, plates of dim sum the next, and drink bubble tea, martini, or beer at various cafes and bars. And that's just in the downtown area. Venture out further into this suburb of 66,000 people, you'll find donuts at diners, authentic Ethiopian cuisine, and the town really shows up when it comes to Asian food offerings."

"Malden has long been immigrant-friendly, attracting diverse businesses to its community, and younger adults flocked to new developments and what was once affordable housing. But as is the problem everywhere in Greater Boston, affordability is increasingly non-existent."

"When it comes to dining out in Greater Boston, it's harder than ever to find a meal that doesn't break the bank. But we at Boston.com accept the challenge to locate budget bites. Our new project aims to help readers find high-quality, inexpensive meals in Boston's suburbs, publishing new guides to one town or city over the course of a year."

Malden, a Boston suburb of 66,000 people, offers diverse dining options including American barbecue, dim sum, Ethiopian cuisine, and extensive Asian food offerings. The downtown area near the Orange Line features cafes, bars, and recent additions like Hong Kong-style cafes and Japanese-Thai fusion restaurants. Historically immigrant-friendly, Malden attracted younger adults seeking affordable housing and diverse businesses. However, affordability challenges now affect the region. Boston.com launched a project to identify high-quality, budget-friendly meals under $20 in Boston suburbs, with previous guides covering Somerville, Quincy, and Waltham. The publication invites reader recommendations for Malden dining options that provide filling meals within the budget constraint.

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