Budget Dining Guide
Chen's Express Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Chen's 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 July 2026.
Lowest Price
$0.75
Average Item Price
$6.56
Budget for Two
$13.12
Priced Items Tracked
159
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Chen's Express Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Chen's Express sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crispy Noodle | side orders | — | $0.75 |
| 2 | Can Soda | beverages | — | $0.99 |
| 3 | Egg Roll | appetizers | — | $1.20 |
| 4 | Homemade Iced Tea | beverages | 16 oz. | $1.29 |
| 5 | Shrimp Roll | appetizers | — | $1.45 |
| 6 | 20 oz. Bottle | beverages | — | $1.49 |
| 7 | Egg Drop Soup | soup | With crispy noodle. | $1.75 |
| 8 | Wonton Soup | soup | With crispy noodle. | $1.75 |
| 9 | Hot and Sour Soup | soup | With crispy noodle. | $1.95 |
| 10 | White Rice | side orders | — | $2.00 |
| 11 | Spring Roll | appetizers | Two pieces. | $2.25 |
| 12 | French Fries | side orders | — | $2.50 |
| 13 | 1/2 Gallon Iced Tea | beverages | — | $2.99 |
| 14 | Fried Banana | desserts | — | $3.25 |
| 15 | Sugar Donut | desserts | 10 pieces. | $3.25 |
| 16 | Banana Pudding with Cookies | desserts | — | $3.35 |
| 17 | Chocolate Pudding with Cookies | desserts | — | $3.35 |
| 18 | Fried Wonton | appetizers | 10 pieces. | $3.95 |
| 19 | Vegetable Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.95 |
| 20 | Garden Salad | salad | Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and cheese with ranch dressing. | $4.25 |
| 21 | Vegetable Lo Mein | noodles | — | $4.25 |
| 22 | Crab Sticks | appetizers | Eight pieces. | $4.50 |
| 23 | Crabmeat Rangoon | appetizers | Eight pieces. | $4.50 |
| 24 | Pork Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $4.50 |
| 25 | Vegetarian Dumpling | the best dumplings-pot stickers | Six pieces. Choice of sauce. | $4.50 |
| 26 | Chicken Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $4.55 |
| 27 | Bean Curd with Vegetable Soup | soup | With crispy noodle. | $4.75 |
| 28 | Cashew Chicken | chicken | With white rice. | $4.75 |
| 29 | Chicken Chow Mein | chicken | With white rice. | $4.75 |
| 30 | Chicken Dumpling | the best dumplings-pot stickers | Six pieces. Choice of sauce. | $4.75 |
Chen's Express Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$1.69
4 items
side orders
$1.75
3 items
desserts
$3.30
4 items
soup
$3.62
6 items
fried rice
$4.64
6 items
lunch specials
$4.95
17 items
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Finding affordable meals at Chen's 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 Chen's Express.
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