Budget Dining Guide
Mai-Kai Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Mai-Kai? 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
$5.50
Average Item Price
$21.43
Budget for Two
$42.86
Priced Items Tracked
73
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Mai-Kai Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Mai-Kai sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Fries | side dishes | — | $5.50 |
| 2 | Mashed Potato | side dishes | — | $5.50 |
| 3 | Won Ton Soup | soup and salad | classical chinese egg noodle soup | $6.50 |
| 4 | Fresh Spinach Salad | soup and salad | tossed with a warm apple, smoked bacon and pecan vinaigrette and sprinkled with blue cheese | $6.95 |
| 5 | Goat Cheese Salad | soup and salad | mixed greens and an asian vinaigrette in a crispy won ton shell topped with a sesame encrusted goat cheese | $6.95 |
| 6 | Lop Chiong Noodles | side dishes | — | $7.25 |
| 7 | Pan Fried Noodles | side dishes | — | $7.25 |
| 8 | Almond Fried Rice | side dishes | almonds, onions, red and green peppers | $7.50 |
| 9 | Basil Lop Chiong Fried Rice | side dishes | — | $7.50 |
| 10 | Chinese Garden Vegetables | side dishes | stir fried, steamed or szechuan style | $7.50 |
| 11 | Egg Roll | appetizers | the most famous of all cantonese specialties - one of our most prideful achievements | $7.50 |
| 12 | Hawaiian Fried Rice | side dishes | pineapples, red peppers, onions and mushroom | $7.50 |
| 13 | Lobster Bisque Soup | soup and salad | made from scratch with maine lobster | $7.50 |
| 14 | Vegetable Fried Rice | side dishes | mushroom, pea pods, bean sprouts and scallions | $7.50 |
| 15 | Wok Sauteed Pea Pods | side dishes | with garlic | $7.50 |
| 16 | Wok Sauteed Spinach | side dishes | with ginger and garlic | $7.50 |
| 17 | Chicken Wings Mai-Kai | appetizers | spicy, crispy and delicious | $7.75 |
| 18 | Shanghai Chicken | appetizers | tender chunks of marinated chicken breasts and chinese parsley, wrapped in bacon | $7.75 |
| 19 | Tahitian Cheese Tangs | appetizers | imported cheese, diced ham and mushrooms, breaded | $7.95 |
| 20 | Crab Rangoon | appetizers | won ton stuffed with alaskan snow crab meat, a blend of imported cheeses and a hint of curry | $9.50 |
| 21 | Polynesian Chicken | appetizers | marinated half chicken, with our own special seasonings | $10.95 |
| 22 | Barbecued Pork Tenderloin | appetizers | tender slices of pork tenderloin barbecued in our chinese ovens | $11.95 |
| 23 | Barbecued Baby Back Ribs | appetizers | selected tiny canadian baby back ribs, marinated and slowly barbecued over our oak log fires | $12.95 |
| 24 | Blackened Shrimp | appetizers | served with a creamy cilantro aioli sauce | $12.95 |
| 25 | Iced Shrimp Remoulade | appetizers | or if you prefer a tangy red cocktail sauce | $12.95 |
| 26 | Cantonese Fried Shrimp | appetizers | imported shrimps dipped in a delectable batter and fried in peanut oil | $13.00 |
| 27 | Nams | appetizers | crabmeat, pork & seasonings wrapped in crunchy rice paper and deep friedthen rolled in fresh lettuce and mint and served with a spicy garlic sauce | $13.00 |
| 28 | Javanesian Beef | appetizers | sirloin marinated, charcoal broiled and served bite size | $13.95 |
| 29 | Mai-Kai Escargot | appetizers | our own version of this classical dish | $13.95 |
| 30 | Oysters Rockefeller | appetizers | 1/2 dozen freshly shucked oysters baked with fresh spinach and aged parmesan cheese | $13.95 |
Mai-Kai Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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soup and salad
$6.97
4 items
side dishes
$7.09
11 items
appetizers
$11.56
16 items
chicken
$16.59
8 items
beef or pork
$18.58
6 items
seafood combinations
$28.58
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at Mai-Kai 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 Mai-Kai.
Compare Mai-Kai prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Mai-Kai menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Mai-Kai and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.