Budget Dining Guide
Chef Yu Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Chef Yu? 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
$0.50
Average Item Price
$9.55
Budget for Two
$19.1
Priced Items Tracked
166
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Chef Yu Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Chef Yu sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Side Of Hot Oil | sides | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Side Of Dumpling Sauce | sides | — | $1.00 |
| 3 | Side Of Peanut Butter Sauce | sides | — | $1.00 |
| 4 | Poland Spring Water | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 5 | Side Of Brown Rice | sides | — | $1.60 |
| 6 | Side Of White Rice | sides | — | $1.60 |
| 7 | Soda | beverages | coke, diet coke, pepsi, diet pepsi, sprite, diet sprite, sunkist orange, ginger ale, seltzer. | $1.60 |
| 8 | 101. Wonton Soup | soup | — | $1.95 |
| 9 | 102. Hot & Sour Soup | soup | * | $1.95 |
| 10 | 103. Miso Soup | soup | — | $1.95 |
| 11 | 201. Egg Roll | hot appetizers | — | $1.95 |
| 12 | 202. Veggie Spring Roll | hot appetizers | — | $1.95 |
| 13 | Perrier Water | beverages | — | $2.00 |
| 14 | Side Of Shrimp Dumpling Szechuan Sauce | sides | — | $2.00 |
| 15 | Snapple Iced Tea | beverages | lemon iced tea, peach iced tea. | $2.20 |
| 16 | 203. Scallion Pancake | hot appetizers | — | $4.75 |
| 17 | 301. Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce | cold appetizers | — | $5.50 |
| 18 | 303. Crispy Fresh Cucumber | cold appetizers | — | $5.75 |
| 19 | 104. Pork & Pickled Cabbage Soup | soup | — | $6.25 |
| 20 | 204. Steamed Pork Dumplings | hot appetizers | — | $6.25 |
| 21 | 205. Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings | hot appetizers | — | $6.25 |
| 22 | 206. Steamed Vegetable Dumplings | hot appetizers | — | $6.25 |
| 23 | 207. Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings | hot appetizers | — | $6.25 |
| 24 | 208. Szechuan Wonton With Red Hot Pepper Oil | hot appetizers | * | $6.25 |
| 25 | 212. Minced Chicken With Pine Nuts | hot appetizers | served with fresh lettuce. | $6.50 |
| 26 | 107. Tofu Vegetable Soup | soup | — | $6.75 |
| 27 | 209. Shrimp Dumplings Szechuan Style | hot appetizers | * | $6.75 |
| 28 | 108. West Lake Beef Chowder | soup | — | $6.95 |
| 29 | 210. Squid With Salt & Pepper | hot appetizers | — | $6.95 |
| 30 | 211. Prawns & Pineapple With Mayonnaise Dressing | hot appetizers | — | $6.95 |
Chef Yu Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$1.28
6 items
beverages
$1.82
4 items
soup
$5.10
8 items
hot appetizers
$5.69
13 items
cold appetizers
$6.98
6 items
mandarin noodle soup
$7.81
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at Chef Yu 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 Yu.
Compare Chef Yu prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Chef Yu menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Chef Yu and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.