Budget Dining Guide
Cathay Imperial Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Cathay Imperial? 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
$4.99
Average Item Price
$6.33
Budget for Two
$12.66
Priced Items Tracked
40
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Cathay Imperial Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Cathay Imperial sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fried Boneless Chicken, Chinese Vegetables | lunch specials | fried wontons, fried rice | $4.99 |
| 2 | Fried Mandarin Chicken | lunch specials | fried wontons, fried rice | $4.99 |
| 3 | Mixed Chinese Vegetables | lunch specials | fried wontons, fried rice | $4.99 |
| 4 | Sweet and Sour Chicken | lunch specials | fried wontons, fried rice | $4.99 |
| 5 | Sweet and Sour Pork | lunch specials | chinese drumsticks | $4.99 |
| 6 | Chicken Moo-Goo-Gai-Pan | lunch specials | fried wontons, fried rice | $5.50 |
| 7 | Shrimp Egg Foo Young | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $5.50 |
| 8 | Bell Pepper Steak | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $5.75 |
| 9 | General Chicken | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $5.75 |
| 10 | Hot Pepper Chicken or Shrimp | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $5.75 |
| 11 | Kung Bo (Shrimp, Beef or Chicken) | lunch specials | fried wontons, fried rice | $5.75 |
| 12 | Shrimp Curry, or Chicken or Beef | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $5.75 |
| 13 | Shrimp with Broccoli or Beef or Chicken | lunch specials | spring roll, fried rice | $5.75 |
| 14 | Sweet and Sour Shrimp | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $5.85 |
| 15 | (Chicken or Beef or Shrimp) Chopsuey | lunch specials | fried wonton, fried rice | $5.99 |
| 16 | Chicken Lo Mein | lunch specials | hiphop, fried rice | $5.99 |
| 17 | Lemon Chicken | lunch specials | hiphop, fried rice | $5.99 |
| 18 | Chef Special Lo Mein | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $6.25 |
| 19 | Fried Pork & Fried Chicken, | lunch specials | szechuan style, shrimp fried rice. | $6.25 |
| 20 | Imperial Shrimps | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $6.25 |
| 21 | Shrimp Lobster Sauce | lunch specials | egg roll fried rice | $6.25 |
| 22 | Spicy Garlic Shrimp | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $6.25 |
| 23 | Spicy Stir Fried Shrimp | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $6.25 |
| 24 | Triple Delight | lunch specials | egg roll, fried rice | $6.25 |
| 25 | Beef (or Chicken) w/ Broccoli | combination platters | egg roll & shrimp fried rice) | $6.95 |
| 26 | Chef's Special Lo Mein | combination platters | (egg roll & shrimp freid rice) | $6.95 |
| 27 | Chicken Chow Mein | combination platters | (egg roll & shrimp fried rice) | $6.95 |
| 28 | Chicken in Hot Garlic Sauce | combination platters | (egg roll & shrimp fried rice) | $6.95 |
| 29 | Chicken Lo Mein | combination platters | (egg roll & shrimp fried rice) | $6.95 |
| 30 | Chicken Moo-Goo Gai Pan | combination platters | (egg roll & shrimp fried rice) | $6.95 |
Cathay Imperial Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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lunch specials
$5.75
24 items
combination platters
$7.20
16 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Cathay Imperial — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Cathay Imperial 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 Imperial.
Compare Cathay Imperial prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Cathay Imperial menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Cathay Imperial and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.