There are a ton of affordable restaurants with great food near the Times Square / Theatre district. Here are some of my favorites
Hands down my favorite restaurant in NYC. It’s tiny, friendly, often busy, always delicious. There are many ramen options, I’ve tried them all and they’re all amazing
Toribro Ramen
A theatre staple. Get a full meal or just get the famous cheesecake.
Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
A great option to save money AND save food from going to waste. In NYC there are so many restaurants that participate in this, offering meals at a heavy discount towards the end of the day