Budget Dining Guide
Empire Buffet Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Empire Buffet? 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
$6.18
Budget for Two
$12.36
Priced Items Tracked
105
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Empire Buffet Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Empire Buffet sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crispy Noodles | side order | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Fortune Cookies or Almond Cookies | side order | — | $0.75 |
| 3 | Soda | side order | — | $0.75 |
| 4 | White Rice | side order | — | $0.75 |
| 5 | Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.00 |
| 6 | Egg Roll (1 Piece) | appetizers | — | $1.10 |
| 7 | Wonton Soup | soup | — | $1.20 |
| 8 | Chicken Rice Soup or Noodles | soup | — | $1.25 |
| 9 | Spring Roll (2 Pieces) | appetizers | — | $1.50 |
| 10 | Hot & Sour Soup | soup | — | $1.75 |
| 11 | House Special Soup | soup | — | $2.30 |
| 12 | Chicken Wings (6) | appetizers | — | $2.50 |
| 13 | Vegetable Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $2.85 |
| 14 | Chinese Donuts | appetizers | — | $3.00 |
| 15 | Crab Rangoon (6) | appetizers | — | $3.00 |
| 16 | Vegetable Chow Mein | chow mein | — | $3.00 |
| 17 | Roast Pork Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.10 |
| 18 | Chicken Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.25 |
| 19 | Roast Pork or Chicken Chow Mein | chow mein | — | $3.50 |
| 20 | Beef or Shrimp Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.70 |
| 21 | Shrimp or Beef Chow Mein | chow mein | — | $3.70 |
| 22 | House Special Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.80 |
| 23 | Teriyaki Chicken (5) | appetizers | — | $3.85 |
| 24 | Dumpling Pan Fried or Boiled (6 Pieces) | appetizers | — | $3.95 |
| 25 | House Special Chow Mein | chow mein | — | $4.00 |
| 26 | Barbecued Spare Ribs (5 Pieces) | appetizers | — | $4.95 |
| 27 | Chicken Chow Mein | special combination plates | — | $5.25 |
| 28 | Vegetable Lo Mein | lo mein | — | $5.25 |
| 29 | Chicken or Roast Pork | egg foo young | — | $5.50 |
| 30 | Roast Pork or Chicken Lo Mein | lo mein | — | $5.80 |
Empire Buffet Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Empire Buffet food category to save money on your next order
side order
$0.69
4 items
soup
$1.50
5 items
appetizers
$2.98
8 items
fried rice
$3.34
5 items
chow mein
$3.55
4 items
vegetable
$6.30
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at Empire Buffet 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 Empire Buffet.
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