I think your dissertation is so right and I completely agree, to make 3$ dollars in this country sometimes is not an easy thing, before when I worked in the bookstore the payment for a painted work in a bag was not more than 0.50 or sometimes less depending on the size or design. A few days ago I had to agree to one of these 3$ lunches and it was a difficult decision since it was my brother and I so it would be 6$ for lunch, but it was not disappointing at all, it was a good portion and included a drink that you could choose from several options of flavors.
This was my dish and it was delicious