If you’re not familiar with Hunan-style chicken as a Chinese-American dish, a close cousin would be Kung Pao.

Memphis Whistle is a cocktail bar where standard pub fare is spun on its head.

Crazy Noodle has been a well-loved beacon of gochujang-laden delights for more than a decade. But it’s the $10 Deal’s job to highlight something unexpected, even if it’s lurking in plain sight.

It seems like Memphis is getting a lot of new offerings in terms of Indian food, especially Indian food trucks. 

Joshua Carlucci says that Cafe Eclectic is one of the places that can cook a sunny-side up egg without fail.

Writer Josh Carlucci tried the food truck’s bhel puri, the tandoori wings and the seekh kebab roll, if you’re looking for something crisp, light and oddly addicting. 

When Joshua Carlucci saw pork ceviche on the menu, he knew it was his duty to order it along with the regular fish ceviche and compare the two.

Some of the best things in life are found between bread. Especially when that thing is meat. And especially, especially when that meat is lamb and beef.

Masti doesn’t have the extensive range that you might find at longer-standing Indian restaurants, but the dishes on its menu are made very well. 

The birria is tender and spicy, as it should be, and one cup of the fire-red broth is the perfect amount to dip three tacos. But, they also have California burritos. 

I Love Pho recently opened, and while the simple beef noodle pho is the cheapest bowl of soup on the menu, you’d never guess it. 

Though Bain’s is known mostly for its Texas barbecue, you can find some delicious deals on the restaurant’s lesser-known sandwich menu. 

Ermyias Shiberou started the StickEm food truck in 2012 to serve various kebabs, but today’s $10 deal is the lamb, braised in a sweet, spicy and sticky sauce. 

Like all things Vietnamese, this noodle salad contrasts rich, savory, fatty flavors with the fresh, crunchy and bright.

If your obsession with finding a good Cuban sandwich is as unhealthy as Joshua Carlucci’s, you might know that Mexico has its own everything-but-the-kitchen-sink version of a Cubano.

These tacos are served with your choice of beef, chicken, pork or veggies, cilantro, pico de gallo and — for a little extra — a side of queso.

Some of the best brisket — and brisket sandwiches, for that matter — Joshua Carlucci has ever had has been here in Memphis.

Chicken 65 pizza goes big in the best possible way, combining local naan with tomato sauce, generous mozzarella, onion, spinach, chicken and mint chutney. 

Enter Tamboli’s: an undeniably adorable restaurant with osteria-style Italian fare and a charming, albeit narrow, patio.

“There have been moments in my life when my concept of barbecue is irrevocably altered henceforth. And that’s exactly what happened to me at Mande Dibi.”

I got my Italian beef sandwich the only way I know how: hot and dipped. It may or may not sound sexy to you, but this is actual Italian beef terminology. Before you order one, let’s talk about the lingo.

Today’s $10 Deal starts with a question: If you were a popsicle, what type of popsicle would you be? 

In heat like this, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as Mediterranean food. And few scratch the itch quite like Andalusia in East Memphis.

Never would Joshua Carlucci think to combine mushrooms and a blueberry waffle, but the result made him question why he hasn’t done so before. Plus, challah French toast makes another appearance.

All the bánh mì at Mochi & Mi are under $10, and they’re just as big — if not bigger — than any other restaurant’s in town. They’re also better.