Budget Dining Guide
California Thai Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at California Thai? 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
$3.00
Average Item Price
$8.13
Budget for Two
$16.26
Priced Items Tracked
41
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California Thai Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at California Thai sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Tofu | soups | boneless chicken breast, tofu, cabbage, spinach, cilantro and green onions in our tasty clear chicken broth | $3.00 |
| 2 | Thom Kha Kai | soups | boneless chicken breast and mushrooms in coconut milk, lemongrass, kefir lime leaves, galanga and lime favored soup | $3.00 |
| 3 | Prawn Soup - Thom Yum Koong | soups | delicious spices compliment this sweet and sour lemongrass shrimp soup | $3.50 |
| 4 | Kari Puffs | appetizers | baked pastry filled with sweet potatoes, corns, ground chicken, onions, and cilantro, favored with light curry powder and serve with cucumber salad | $5.00 |
| 5 | Spicy Lime Salad | salads | shredded carrots and cabbage tossed with spicy lime dressing and peanuts | $5.00 |
| 6 | Tofu Tod | appetizers | fried tofu served with spicy sweet and sour sauce and peanut sauce | $5.00 |
| 7 | Thai Quesadillas | appetizers | mixture of chicken, garlic, pepper and cilantro wrapped in mild red curry paste, green beans, eggs and Thai herbs, lightly fried and served with cucumber salad | $5.50 |
| 8 | Fresh Veggie Rolls | appetizers | carrots, cilantro, mint, cabbage and steamed rice noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with sweet and sour sauce and peanut sauce | $6.00 |
| 9 | Islam Salad | salads | mixed greens surrounded with cucumbers and tomatoes and lightly showered with peanut dressing | $6.00 |
| 10 | Prawns / Calamari Salad | salads | lightly grilled prawns or steamed calamari tossed with fresh cabbage, mint, red onions, lemongrass and cilantro in spicy lime dressing | $6.00 |
| 11 | Royal Satay | appetizers | grilled chicken on skewers marinated with curry powder and served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad | $6.00 |
| 12 | Slam Cakes | appetizers | 'tod mun', minced white fish patties marinated in mild red curry paste, green beans, eggs and Thai herbs, lightly fried and served with cucumber salad | $6.00 |
| 13 | Spring Rolls | appetizers | vegetarian or ground chicken with fresh vegetables seasoned and wrapped in a rice crepe, then lightly fried and served with sweet and sour sauce | $6.00 |
| 14 | Thai Nuggets | appetizers | marinated ground pork surrounds delicious crabmeat and is lightly fried to a perfectly crunchy texture, served with sweet and sour sauce | $6.00 |
| 15 | Miang Kom | appetizers | spinach leaf 'cups' accompanied by roasted coconut, lime, red onions, peanuts, dried shrimps, chili and ginger you combine the ingredients and top with the palm sugar sauce | $6.50 |
| 16 | Fried Rice | vegetarians | stir fried brown rice: mix vegetables, pineapples and cashews in soy sauce | $8.00 |
| 17 | Pad Pak | vegetarians | sauteed mixed vegetables with tofu served in a garlic and white bean sauce | $8.00 |
| 18 | Ginger Tofu | vegetarians | sauteed tofu, mushrooms. bell peppers and green onions with ginger in black bean sauce | $8.50 |
| 19 | Tofu Ka Pao | vegetarians | sauteed tofu and mixed vegetables with pounded Thai chilies, basil and garlic | $8.50 |
| 20 | Veggie Tofu | vegetarians | sauteed tofu, mushrooms, baby corns, sweet peas, broccoli and cashew nuts are served in a cherry wine sauce, with a touch of chili powder | $8.50 |
| 21 | Drunken Noodles | entrees | flat rice noodles are sauteed with chicken breast, prawns, bell peppers, onions, tomato, Thai basil and spicy red chili in a tasty black bean sauce | $9.00 |
| 22 | Kao Soy | vegetarians | steamed egg noodles, mushrooms, tofu, onions, tomatoes in red curry sauce topped with crunchy noodles | $9.00 |
| 23 | Mock Duck Curry | vegetarians | wheat gluten with mixed vegetables cooked red or green curry | $9.00 |
| 24 | Mock Duck Vegetables | vegetarians | wheat gluten with mixed vegetables sauteed in orange sauce | $9.00 |
| 25 | Pad See-Lew | entrees | stir fried wide rice noodles with chicken breast, prawns, broccoli, egg, and sweet soy sauce | $9.00 |
| 26 | Pad Thai Noodles | entrees | wok fried rice noodles in tamarind sauce, with chicken, prawns, ground peanuts and bean sprouts | $9.00 |
| 27 | Shoo Shee Tofu | vegetarians | lightly fried tofu served with red coconut milk curry, asparagus, green beans and basil leaves | $9.00 |
| 28 | Thai Crepe | vegetarians | shitake mushroom, tofu and mixed vegetables in cranberry sauced served in a crepe | $9.00 |
| 29 | Veggie Raviolis | vegetarians | homemade rice noodle raviolis stuffed with mushrooms and spinach served in red curry coconut milk tamarind sauce | $9.00 |
| 30 | Cashew Chicken | entrees | chicken breast sauteed in mild Thai spices and soy sauce with cashew nuts, bell peppers and green onions | $9.50 |
California Thai Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable California Thai food category to save money on your next order
soups
$3.17
3 items
appetizers
$5.78
9 items
salads
$6.63
4 items
vegetarians
$8.68
11 items
entrees
$10.71
14 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at California Thai — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at California Thai 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 California Thai.
Compare California Thai prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full California Thai menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at California Thai and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.