Budget Dining Guide
Pao Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Pao? 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
$5.00
Average Item Price
$13.63
Budget for Two
$27.26
Priced Items Tracked
23
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Pao Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Pao sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edamame | appetizers & small plates | Green soy beans poached in herbs and steamed | $5.00 |
| 2 | Fresh Soup of the Day | appetizers & small plates | — | $5.00 |
| 3 | Caesar | appetizers & small plates | Crisp romaine tossed in caesar dressing with parmesan crisp and crostini. Add salmon, blackened shrimp or grilled chicken to any salad | $6.00 |
| 4 | Tuscan Salad | appetizers & small plates | Romaine tossed in creamy italian with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, onions and pecans. Add salmon, blackened shrimp or grilled chicken to any salad | $6.00 |
| 5 | Goat Cheese Salad | appetizers & small plates | Mixed greens tossed in vanilla bean vinaigrette with herbed goat cheese and pecans. Add salmon, blackened shrimp or grilled chicken to any salad | $6.50 |
| 6 | Steak Dumplings | appetizers & small plates | 5 spiced steak rolled in wontons and flash fried with teriyaki sauce | $8.00 |
| 7 | Chorizo Avocado Egg Rolls | appetizers & small plates | Hand rolled in wontons with housemade chorizo and sweet chili glaze for dipping | $9.00 |
| 8 | Steak Bruschetta | appetizers & small plates | Marinated filet tips with blue cheese and balsamic reduction | $9.00 |
| 9 | Calamari | appetizers & small plates | Seasoned breading and fried golden with roasted garlic parmesan cream sauce | $10.00 |
| 10 | Shrimp Cocktail | appetizers & small plates | Fresh alabama white tiger shrimp with traditional cocktail sauce | $11.00 |
| 11 | Tubna Baguette | appetizers & small plates | No.1 yellow fin tar tar on grilled baguette with wasabi mayo and citrus soy glaze | $11.00 |
| 12 | Crab Cakes | appetizers & small plates | Fresh jumbo lump crab with remoulade rolled in panko over vanilla butter cream sauce | $12.00 |
| 13 | Rotisserie Chicken | entrees | Herb seasoned and slow roasted golden with garlic mashers and broccoli over pan gravy | $14.00 |
| 14 | Veggie Stir Fry | entrees | Pineapple and teriyaki glazed veggie medley over rice noodles | $14.00 |
| 15 | Pao Chicken | entrees | Tempura chicken with chinese chilies, sesame seeds, orange sweet sour, broccoli and rice | $15.00 |
| 16 | Atlantic Salmon | entrees | Fresh atlantic salmon over basmati rice pilaf, lemongrass ponzu and cauliflower | $16.00 |
| 17 | Pao Steak | entrees | Marinated 8 oz. choice sirloin with garlic blue cheese, cheddar, bacon potato cake and balsamic demi glaze | $16.00 |
| 18 | Pork | entrees | Panko encrusted pork medallions with wild mushroom pepper jack cream sauce and mashed baby reds | $16.00 |
| 19 | Tuna | entrees | No. 1 yellow fin, wasabi sesame rare over teriyaki glazed veggies and soy citrus reduction | $19.00 |
| 20 | Filet Mignon | entrees | 8 oz. hand cut filet under brandy infused mushrooms and peppercorn demi glaze with garlic mashers | $23.00 |
| 21 | Ribeye | entrees | 12 oz. choice cut ribeye charbroiled with chipotle compound butter and cheddar bacon potato cake | $23.00 |
| 22 | Scallops | entrees | Fresh pan seared jumbo diver scallops with creamy leaks, roasted asparagus and red pepper coulis | $23.00 |
| 23 | King Crab Legs | entrees | 1 lb alaskan king crab legs with herbed garlic butter for dipping and mashers | $36.00 |
Pao Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Pao food category to save money on your next order
appetizers & small plates
$8.21
12 items
entrees
$19.55
11 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Pao — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Pao 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 Pao.
Compare Pao prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Pao menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Pao and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.