Budget Dining Guide

Korean Express Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at Korean 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

$1.00

Average Item Price

$11.08

Budget for Two

$22.16

Priced Items Tracked

81

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Gochujang Sauce $1.00
#2 Housemade Kimchi $1.00
#3 Yellow Radish $1.00

Korean Express Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at Korean Express sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Gochujang Sauce side orders $1.00
2 Housemade Kimchi side orders $1.00
3 Yellow Radish side orders $1.00
4 Extra Egg side orders $1.50
5 Brown Rice side orders $2.00
6 Canned Soda beverage $2.00
7 Extra Vegetables side orders $2.00
8 Water 20 oz Bottle beverage $2.00
9 White Rice side orders $2.00
10 Bruce Cost Ginger Ale (12oz) beverage $3.00
11 Coconut Water (9oz) beverage $3.00
12 Ito En Japanese Tea beverage $3.00
13 Mochi Ice Cream dessert $3.95
14 Almond Bubble Tea bubble tea $4.25
15 Green Tea Bubble Tea bubble tea $4.25
16 Mango Bubble Tea bubble tea $4.25
17 Milk Tea Bubble Tea bubble tea $4.25
18 Taro Bubble Tea bubble tea $4.25
19 House Salad starters Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots $5.25
20 Mandoo starters Home made dumplings filled with pork and vegetable $5.95
21 Steamed Tofu starters Steamed tofu served with scallion soy sauce $5.95
22 Fried Shrimp starters Fried shrimp in tempura batter, served with spicy mayo $6.95
23 Vegetable Kimbap kimbap Sweet radish, carrots, spinach, egg and burdock root. Korean seaweed rolls $7.50
24 Bulgogi Kimbap kimbap Bulgogi, sweet radish, carrots, spinach and egg. Korean seaweed rolls $8.00
25 Spicy Tuna Kimbap kimbap Spicy cooked tuna, sweet radish and carrots. Korean seaweed rolls $8.00
26 Tuna Kimbap kimbap Cooked tuna, sweet radish, carrots and sesame leaf. Korean seaweed rolls $8.00
27 Spicy Ramen with out Meat noodles Ramen noodles, egg and vegetables in spicy soup $8.95
28 Chicken Fried Rice fried rice Fried rice with vegetables, chicken and scrambled egg $10.95
29 Kimchi Fried Rice fried rice Fried rice with kimchi topped with fried egg $10.95
30 Vegetable Curry Over Rice rice dishes Vegetables in spicy curry sauce $10.95

Korean Express Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

Find the most affordable Korean Express food category to save money on your next order

side orders

$1.50

7 items

beverage

$2.60

5 items

dessert

$3.95

1 items

bubble tea

$4.25

5 items

starters

$6.02

4 items

kimbap

$7.88

4 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About Korean Express Prices

Common questions about menu prices, budget meals, and affordable dining options.

What is the cheapest item on the Korean Express menu?

The most affordable item at Korean Express is Gochujang Sauce priced at $1.00. This is one of the lowest-cost menu options available, making it a great budget-friendly pick for cost-conscious diners.

How much does it cost to eat at Korean Express on a budget?

The average menu item at Korean Express costs about $11.08. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $22.16 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does Korean Express have?

Korean Express currently has 81 menu items with tracked prices. Out of these, we list the 30 most affordable options sorted from lowest to highest price to help you find cheap eats quickly.

Are Korean Express prices updated regularly?

Yes. Our Korean Express menu price data is continuously tracked and updated. This page reflects the most recent pricing as of July 2026. Restaurant prices may vary by location, so use these as general reference prices for budget planning.

Which Korean Express menu category has the cheapest prices?

The most budget-friendly category at Korean Express is side orders with an average price of $1.5 across 7 items. This category offers the best value if you are looking for affordable dining options and low-cost meals.

Smart Ways to Save Money at Korean Express — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at Korean 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 Korean Express.

Compare Korean Express prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Korean Express menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Korean Express and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.