Budget Dining Guide
Chai Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Chai? 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
$9.89
Budget for Two
$19.78
Priced Items Tracked
71
Top 3 Most Affordable Picks
Chai Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Chai sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57. Jasmine Rice | side orders | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | 58. Organic Brown Rice | side orders | — | $2.00 |
| 3 | 59. Sticky Rice | side orders | — | $2.00 |
| 4 | 63. Soda Can | beverages | coke, diet coke, ginger ale, club soda | $2.00 |
| 5 | 61. Small San Pellegrino | beverages | sparkling mineral water. | $2.50 |
| 6 | 60A. Thai Iced Tea | beverages | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | 60B. Thai Iced Coffee | beverages | — | $3.00 |
| 8 | 4. House Salad | salads | lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and tofu topped with our homemade peanut dressing. | $4.00 |
| 9 | 9. Spring Rolls | starters | served with our homemade plum sauce. | $4.00 |
| 10 | 10. Curry Puffs | starters | mixed vegetables served with cucumber relish. | $5.00 |
| 11 | 11. Chai Home-Style Peanut Dumplings | starters | choice of chicken or vegetables. | $5.00 |
| 12 | T1. Grilled Edamame | chai recommended | with sea salt and thai chili powder. | $5.00 |
| 13 | 12. Tod Mun | starters | golden curried fish cakes served with fresh cucumber, crushed peanut and sweet and sour sauce. | $6.00 |
| 14 | 15. Satay | starters | grilled marinated chicken skewers served with homemade peanut sauce and fresh cucumber relish. | $6.00 |
| 15 | 16. Homemade Thai Dim Sum | starters | steamed dumplings filled with shrimp, chicken and water chestnuts. | $6.00 |
| 16 | 17. Shrimp Tempura With Spicy Aioli | starters | — | $6.00 |
| 17 | 20. Garlic Chive Cake | starters | served with homemade soy sauce. | $6.00 |
| 18 | 5. Mesclun | salads | grilled shiitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and terra chips topped with asian dressing. | $6.00 |
| 19 | 6. Papaya | salads | shredded green papaya, tomatoes, string beans, peanuts and garlic lime juice. | $6.00 |
| 20 | 62. Large San Pellegrino | beverages | sparkling mineral water. | $6.00 |
| 21 | 8. Sweet Corn Fritters | starters | fresh sweet-corn kernels mixed in a batter with thai curry paste. served with cucumber relish. | $6.00 |
| 22 | T3. Golden Bags With Crab Meat And Chicken | chai recommended | — | $6.00 |
| 23 | 13. Golden Calamari | starters | deep-fried lightly battered calamari, served with sweet chili sauce. | $7.00 |
| 24 | 14. Slow Cooked Pork Belly | starters | with five spices sauce. | $7.00 |
| 25 | T2. Fried Thai Style Chicken Wings | chai recommended | — | $7.00 |
| 26 | 18. Yum Ped Krob | starters | * crispy shredded roast duck tossed with green apples, cashew nuts, red onions, scallions and lime dressing. | $8.00 |
| 27 | 19. Yum Beef | starters | * sliced grilled beef tossed with scallions, red onions and spicy lime dressing. | $8.00 |
| 28 | 7. Thai Crab Cakes | starters | served with lemongrass mayonnaise. | $8.00 |
| 29 | T4. Grilled Pork Salad | chai recommended | with garlic and lime dressing. | $8.00 |
| 30 | 41. Pad Thai Chai-Style | plates and bowls | sauteed rice noodles with choice of protein, egg, peanuts, scallion and bean sprouts. | $10.00 |
Chai Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Chai food category to save money on your next order
side orders
$1.67
3 items
beverages
$3.30
5 items
salads
$5.33
3 items
starters
$6.29
14 items
chai recommended
$10.25
8 items
vegetarian
$10.25
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at Chai 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 Chai.
Compare Chai prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Chai menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Chai and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.