The University District is packed with cheap eats for cash-strapped students, but one of the most underrated and soul-soothing options might lie within Koa, a homey hidden gem where Morsel owner Kekoa Chin-Hidano serves hot coffee and his favorite Hawaiian comfort breakfasts. A measly five bucks affords you a heartily portioned Japanese beef or vegetable curry, with rice and tender chunks of carrots and potatoes smothered in savory brown sauce—and that's just the small size. If you're dealing with a particularly monstrous appetite, you can add an egg or upgrade to the medium or large, and still remain under $10. JULIANNE BELL