Budget Dining Guide
Big Chef Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Big Chef? 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 August 2026.
Lowest Price
$0.50
Average Item Price
$5.84
Budget for Two
$11.68
Priced Items Tracked
343
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Big Chef Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Big Chef sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Noodles, Fortune Cookies Or Almond Cookies | dessert & side orders | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Can Soda | dessert & side orders | — | $1.00 |
| 3 | 03. Roast Pork Egg Roll | appetizers | — | $1.10 |
| 4 | 01. Shrimp Egg Roll | appetizers | — | $1.20 |
| 5 | 02. Spring Roll Or Vegetable Egg Roll | appetizers | — | $1.20 |
| 6 | Extra Rice | dessert & side orders | — | $1.25 |
| 7 | White Rice | dessert & side orders | — | $1.25 |
| 8 | 08. French Fries | appetizers | — | $1.35 |
| 9 | 35. Chicken Rice Or Noodle Soup | soup | — | $1.35 |
| 10 | 33. Wonton Soup | soup | — | $1.40 |
| 11 | 23. Roast Pork Bun | appetizers | — | $1.45 |
| 12 | 34. Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.50 |
| 13 | Brown Rice | dessert & side orders | — | $1.50 |
| 14 | Homemade Ice Tea | dessert & side orders | — | $1.50 |
| 15 | 46. Tomato Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.85 |
| 16 | 10. Apple Sticks | appetizers | — | $1.95 |
| 17 | 12. Onion Rings | appetizers | — | $1.95 |
| 18 | 44. Chicken | soup | with zucchini soup | $1.95 |
| 19 | Bean Curd | step 3 | — | $2.00 |
| 20 | Chicken Or Roast Pork | step 3 | — | $2.50 |
| 21 | 54. Plain Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $2.75 |
| 22 | A7. King Crab Sticks (4) | our specialties | plain | $2.75 |
| 23 | 16. Shrimp Toast | appetizers | — | $2.95 |
| 24 | 09. Fried Wontons | appetizers | — | $3.25 |
| 25 | 25. Scallion Pancakes | appetizers | — | $3.25 |
| 26 | 37. Mixed Wonton Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $3.25 |
| 27 | 38. Mixed Veg. Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $3.25 |
| 28 | 39. Hot & Sour Soup * | soup | — | $3.25 |
| 29 | 43. Tofu Seaweed Soup | soup | — | $3.25 |
| 30 | 62. Plain Lo Mein | lo mein | — | $3.25 |
Big Chef Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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dessert & side orders
$1.17
6 items
step 3
$2.83
3 items
soup
$2.98
15 items
fried rice
$4.00
9 items
appetizers
$4.19
28 items
lo mein
$4.27
7 items
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Finding affordable meals at Big Chef 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 Big Chef.
Compare Big Chef prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Big Chef menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Big Chef and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.