Budget Dining Guide
Chinese Express Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Chinese 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
$0.70
Average Item Price
$6.55
Budget for Two
$13.1
Priced Items Tracked
139
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Chinese Express Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Chinese Express sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegetable Spring Roll (1 oz.) | appetizers | — | $0.70 |
| 2 | Pork Egg Roll (One Pieces) | appetizers | — | $0.99 |
| 3 | 12 oz. Soda | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 4 | AquaFina Bottled Water | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 5 | Vegetable Soup | soup | — | $1.35 |
| 6 | Vegetable Bean Curd Soup | soup | — | $1.40 |
| 7 | Hot and Sour Soup | soup | — | $1.80 |
| 8 | Seafood Soup | soup | — | $2.10 |
| 9 | Vegetable Beef Soup | soup | — | $2.30 |
| 10 | Teriyaki Chicken (Three Pieces) | appetizers | — | $3.00 |
| 11 | Crabmeat Rangoon (Six Pieces) | appetizers | — | $3.60 |
| 12 | Fried Shrimp (Four Pieces) | appetizers | — | $3.75 |
| 13 | Steamed Dumpling (Six Pieces) | appetizers | — | $3.75 |
| 14 | Fried Dumpling (Six Pieces) | appetizers | — | $3.95 |
| 15 | Chicken Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $5.00 |
| 16 | Pork Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $5.00 |
| 17 | Vegetable Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $5.00 |
| 18 | Beef Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $5.50 |
| 19 | Shrimp Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $5.50 |
| 20 | Vegetable Egg Foo Young | egg foo young | — | $5.60 |
| 21 | Steamed Broccoli | health food | — | $5.75 |
| 22 | Steamed Mixed Vegetables | health food | — | $5.75 |
| 23 | Pork Egg Foo Young | egg foo young | — | $5.80 |
| 24 | Vegetable Chop Suey | chop suey | — | $5.80 |
| 25 | Vegetable Lo Mein | lo mein | — | $5.80 |
| 26 | Beef Egg Foo Young | egg foo young | — | $6.20 |
| 27 | Chicken Egg Foo Young | egg foo young | — | $6.20 |
| 28 | Mushroom Egg Foo Young | egg foo young | — | $6.20 |
| 29 | Shrimp Egg Foo Young | egg foo young | — | $6.20 |
| 30 | Almond Chicken Combo Platter | special combination platters | — | $6.25 |
Chinese Express Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$1.25
2 items
soup
$1.79
5 items
appetizers
$2.82
7 items
fried rice
$5.42
6 items
egg foo young
$6.14
7 items
special combination platters
$6.25
18 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Chinese Express — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Chinese 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 Chinese Express.
Compare Chinese Express prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Chinese Express menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Chinese Express and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.