Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10 • Hacker News Board

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#31

Post by effnorwood » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 6:58 PM UTC

Define "good" and "meal"

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#32

Post by mandeepj » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:13 PM UTC

Do you filter out snacks/appetizers?

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#33

Post by jaep1 » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC

mandeepj wrote: post #32

Do you filter out snacks/appetizers?

I do for Dallas area, which is our launch city. I will add filter to remove all the appentizers and snacks, and only post proper "meals" adding guidance as well. This community gave me so many good advices!

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#34

Post by jaep1 » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

effnorwood wrote: post #31

Define "good" and "meal"

Good question! Good : Google Review 4.2 with 500+ reviews Meal : Proper meal that can qualify as lunch or dinner

But honestly... not fulfilling all the requirement just yet >_<

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#35

Post by ye1le » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC

jaep1 wrote: post #17

chesscoachx wrote: post #12

I like the idea. It would be nice a worldwide map. I mean, not only across the US.

Wow, I am surprised to see so many recommandation for global app. We will definitely work on this soon.

+1 wanted to add some for Germany (would require additional currency)

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#36

Post by ge96 » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:21 PM UTC

effnorwood wrote: post #31

Define "good" and "meal"

Succulent... Chi... Meal?

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#37

Post by chasd00 » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC

At the bottom of the lists, after you've scrolled through and clicked on some restaurants, you should have a "I'll do it myself" button that uses some llm to create a $10 meal recipe using the restaurants you clicked as inspiration.

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#38

Post by OsrsNeedsf2P » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:25 PM UTC

거지맵 meaning beggar is a generous translation of the word

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#39

Post by jaep1 » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:26 PM UTC

chasd00 wrote: post #37

At the bottom of the lists, after you've scrolled through and clicked on some restaurants, you should have a "I'll do it myself" button that uses some llm to create a $10 meal recipe using the restaurants you clicked as inspiration.

Like you can create similar meal yourself? That might actually help get more engagement from users.. not sure how much it will cost me though, AI API costs a lot these days T-T

Re: Show HN: CheapFoodMap – A map of good meals under $10

#40

Post by jaep1 » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:27 PM UTC

OsrsNeedsf2P wrote: post #38

거지맵 meaning beggar is a generous translation of the word

yes, beggar map, I thought about using beggarmap.com but didn't sound right in English. I plan to give that domain name back to Korean founder. (I sent him an email already offering free transfer)