Budget Dining Guide
Bento Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Bento? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated September 2026.
Lowest Price
$2.00
Average Item Price
$6.88
Budget for Two
$13.76
Priced Items Tracked
58
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Bento Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Bento sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soda | drinks | — | $2.00 |
| 2 | Steamed White Rice | rice | — | $2.00 |
| 3 | Hot Tea | drinks | — | $2.50 |
| 4 | Milk Tea | drinks | — | $2.50 |
| 5 | Steamed Brown Rice | rice | — | $2.50 |
| 6 | Thai Iced Tea | drinks | — | $2.75 |
| 7 | Fresh Fruit Smoothie | drinks | Please call for today's selection. | $3.00 |
| 8 | Green Tea Shake | drinks | — | $3.00 |
| 9 | HK Style Iced Milk Tea | drinks | — | $3.00 |
| 10 | HK Style Red Bean Shake | drinks | — | $3.00 |
| 11 | Milo Shake | drinks | — | $3.00 |
| 12 | Miso Soup | soup | — | $3.50 |
| 13 | Tofu Soup | soup | — | $3.75 |
| 14 | Vietnamese Cold Cut Sandwich | sandwiches | — | $4.25 |
| 15 | Edamame | small plates | Steamed soybean pods sprinkled with sea salt. | $4.50 |
| 16 | House Salad | salad | Fresh greens with soy sauce and sesame oil dressing. | $4.50 |
| 17 | Pork Gyoza | small plates | Six Japanese raviolis. | $4.50 |
| 18 | Shumai | small plates | Six Japanese shrimp dumplings. | $4.50 |
| 19 | Veg Gyoza | small plates | Six Japanese raviolis. | $4.50 |
| 20 | Seaweed Salad | salad | Marinated with sesame oil and vinegar. | $4.75 |
| 21 | Crispy String Beans | small plates | Deep-fried lightly battered string beans with tempura sauce or green tea salt. | $4.95 |
| 22 | Potato Salad | salad | Mixed with boiled eggs and mayo. | $5.00 |
| 23 | Spicy Teriyaki Hot Dog | hot dogs | Seaweed with spicy teriyaki sauce. Made with German beef and pork brats. Hot and spicy. | $5.00 |
| 24 | Teriyaki Hot Dog | hot dogs | Seaweed with teriyaki sauce. Made with German beef and pork brats. | $5.00 |
| 25 | Tokyo Daikon Hot Dog | hot dogs | Grated daikon radish, seaweed with chef's special soy sauce. Made with German beef and pork brats. | $5.00 |
| 26 | Wasabi Nori Hot Dog | hot dogs | Wasabi mayo and seaweed. Made with German beef and pork brats. Hot and spicy. | $5.00 |
| 27 | Cheese Steak Egg Rolls | small plates | Two egg rolls filled with steak, cheese, onions and green pepper. | $5.25 |
| 28 | Fried Sesame Shrimp Toast | small plates | Four deep-fried shrimp paste on toast covered with sesame. | $5.25 |
| 29 | Buffalo Chicken Fried Wontons | small plates | Six wontons with Buffalo chicken and cream cheese. Hot and spicy. | $5.50 |
| 30 | Porky Hot Dog | hot dogs | Bacon and spam with pineapple sauce. Made with German beef and pork brats. | $5.50 |
Bento Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Bento food category to save money on your next order
drinks
$2.75
9 items
soup
$3.63
2 items
salad
$4.75
3 items
hot dogs
$5.10
5 items
small plates
$5.20
10 items
sandwiches
$6.60
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at Bento doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Bento.
Compare Bento prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Bento menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Bento and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.