Budget Dining Guide
Cathay Chinese Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Cathay Chinese? 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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$8.12
Budget for Two
$16.24
Priced Items Tracked
151
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Cathay Chinese Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Cathay Chinese sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverage | lunch specials | soda | $1.00 |
| 2 | Egg Roll | appetizer | — | $1.35 |
| 3 | Chicken Noodle Soup | soup | — | $1.60 |
| 4 | Chicken Rice Soup | soup | — | $1.60 |
| 5 | Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.60 |
| 6 | Wonton Soup | soup | — | $1.60 |
| 7 | Assorted Appetizers | appetizer | bbq ribs, fantail shrimp, chicken wings, and egg rolls | $2.00 |
| 8 | Fried Wonton | appetizer | — | $2.50 |
| 9 | Hot And Sour Soup | soup | — | $2.50 |
| 10 | Beef | fried rice | — | $4.25 |
| 11 | Chicken | fried rice | — | $4.25 |
| 12 | Chinese Vegetable Soup | soup | — | $4.25 |
| 13 | Ham | fried rice | — | $4.25 |
| 14 | Pork | fried rice | — | $4.25 |
| 15 | Shrimp | fried rice | — | $4.25 |
| 16 | Special | fried rice | — | $4.25 |
| 17 | Vegetable | fried rice | — | $4.25 |
| 18 | 15. BBQ Ribs | lunch specials | — | $4.75 |
| 19 | 16. Vegetable Chop Suey | lunch specials | — | $4.75 |
| 20 | Combination Appetizers | appetizer | egg roll (1) bbq ribs (2) | $4.75 |
| 21 | 13. Pork Egg Foo Young | lunch specials | — | $5.25 |
| 22 | Dim Sum | appetizer | — | $5.25 |
| 23 | 9. Chicken Wings | lunch specials | — | $5.50 |
| 24 | Peking Dumplings | appetizer | — | $5.50 |
| 25 | Pork Or Chicken Yaka Mein | soup | — | $5.50 |
| 26 | 1. Chicken Chow Mein | lunch specials | — | $5.55 |
| 27 | 2. Chicken Lo Mein | lunch specials | — | $5.55 |
| 28 | 3. Roast Pork Chop Suey | lunch specials | — | $5.55 |
| 29 | 8. Sweet And Sour Pork Or Chicken | lunch specials | — | $5.55 |
| 30 | 12. Honey Garlic Chicken | lunch specials | — | $5.75 |
Cathay Chinese Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Cathay Chinese food category to save money on your next order
soup
$3.46
9 items
fried rice
$4.71
8 items
appetizer
$5.41
13 items
lunch specials
$5.56
21 items
egg foo young
$8.07
5 items
chow mein
$8.49
6 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Cathay Chinese — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Cathay Chinese 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 Cathay Chinese.
Compare Cathay Chinese prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Cathay Chinese menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Cathay Chinese and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.