I started this because I'm realizing that I'm spending more than ever on such meals.
While the food scene where I am (Pattaya area) isn't as great as before the pandemic, if you experiment enough the quality, variety, and value is quite excellent.
If you can afford better than street food and cooking at home, I think the value is pretty incredible in the global context so it's kind of crazy not to partake liberally.
Of course, it's understood that there are health reasons to limit outside food. You don't control the ingredients in outside food.