Budget Dining Guide
Chef Express Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Chef Express? 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
$0.25
Average Item Price
$8.02
Budget for Two
$16.04
Priced Items Tracked
144
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Chef Express Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Chef Express sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 132. Moo Shu Pork | pork | (served with 1 pancakes, extra pancake) | $0.25 |
| 2 | Water | chow fun | — | $1.45 |
| 3 | 185a. Brown Rice | chow fun | — | $1.50 |
| 4 | Soda | chow fun | — | $1.55 |
| 5 | Juice | chow fun | — | $1.65 |
| 6 | 108. Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.75 |
| 7 | 109. Wonton Soup | soup | — | $1.75 |
| 8 | 110. Hot & Sour Soup* | soup | — | $1.75 |
| 9 | 101. Egg Rolls (2) | appetizers | — | $2.60 |
| 10 | 101A. Crispy Spring Roll (2) (Veggie) | appetizers | — | $2.60 |
| 11 | 102. Fried Wonton | appetizers | — | $2.60 |
| 12 | 111. Shredded Pork & Pickled Cabbage Soup | soup | — | $2.60 |
| 13 | 112. Shredded Chicken & Pickled Cabbage Soup | soup | — | $2.60 |
| 14 | 185. Rice | chow fun | — | $3.50 |
| 15 | 105. Bar-B-Q Roast Pork | appetizers | — | $4.50 |
| 16 | 106. Fried Shrimps (3) | appetizers | — | $4.50 |
| 17 | 107. Fried Chicken Wings (3 Whole Wings) | appetizers | — | $4.50 |
| 18 | 107A. Crab Rangoon (6) | appetizers | — | $4.75 |
| 19 | 107B. Pu Pu Platter | appetizers | egg roll, chicken wing, fried wontons, sparerib. | $4.75 |
| 20 | 104. Dumplings (6) ( Steamed or Fried) | appetizers | — | $5.25 |
| 21 | 113. Vegetable Bean Curd Soup (for 2) | soup | — | $5.25 |
| 22 | 168. Fried Rice | noodle & fried rice | choice of shrimp, chicken, beef, pork or vegetable | $5.75 |
| 23 | 178. Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts | vegetables | — | $5.95 |
| 24 | 180. Bean Curd With Vegetables | vegetables | — | $5.95 |
| 25 | 103. Bar-B-Q Spare Ribs (4) | appetizers | — | $6.25 |
| 26 | 130. Pork, Hunan Style* | pork | — | $6.25 |
| 27 | 131. Shredded Pork Szechuan Style * | pork | hot! shredded pork in water coconuts, celery & carrots sauteed in hot spicy garlic sauce. | $6.25 |
| 28 | 132. Moos Shu Pork | pork | shredded pork sauteed with chinese cabbage & eggs, wrapped in thin mandarin pancakes with plum sauce. | $6.25 |
| 29 | 147. Chow Mein | chow mein | choice of shrimp, chicken, beef or roast pork. | $6.25 |
| 30 | 150. Chicken, Hunan Style* | poultry | hot! slices of chicken w. fresh broccoli, carrot & fresh mushroom sauteed in chef's spicy hot pepper sauce. | $6.25 |
Chef Express Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Chef Express food category to save money on your next order
chow fun
$2.93
6 items
appetizers
$4.23
10 items
soup
$4.80
11 items
lunch combination specials
$6.68
17 items
pork
$7.30
11 items
poultry
$7.43
19 items
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Finding affordable meals at Chef Express 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 Chef Express.
Compare Chef Express prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Chef Express menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Chef Express and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.