Budget Dining Guide
Shanghai Express Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Shanghai 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
$0.45
Average Item Price
$4.79
Budget for Two
$9.58
Priced Items Tracked
156
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Shanghai Express Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Shanghai Express sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortune Cookies | side orders | — | $0.45 |
| 2 | Roast Pork Fried Rice Instead of Steamed Rice with Any Meal | side orders | — | $0.50 |
| 3 | Steamed Rice | side orders | — | $0.75 |
| 4 | Egg Roll | appetizers | — | $1.00 |
| 5 | Vegetable Roll | appetizers | — | $1.00 |
| 6 | Shrimp Roll | appetizers | — | $1.10 |
| 7 | Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.25 |
| 8 | Wonton Soup | soup | — | $1.25 |
| 9 | Chicken Teriyaki | appetizers | — | $1.35 |
| 10 | Beef Teriyaki | appetizers | — | $1.50 |
| 11 | Fried Rice | side orders | — | $1.50 |
| 12 | Hot and Sour Soup | soup | — | $1.50 |
| 13 | Spring Roll | appetizers | — | $1.50 |
| 14 | Wonton Egg Drop Mixed | soup | — | $1.50 |
| 15 | Fried Wonton | appetizers | — | $2.00 |
| 16 | Fried Chicken Wing - 6 | special dishes | — | $2.50 |
| 17 | Fried Chicken Wing -6 | appetizers | — | $2.50 |
| 18 | Fried Donut - 6 | appetizers | — | $2.50 |
| 19 | House Special Soup | soup | — | $2.50 |
| 20 | B.B.Q. Wings - 6 | special dishes | — | $3.00 |
| 21 | Hot Sour Chicken Wing - 6 | special dishes | — | $3.00 |
| 22 | Crab Rangoon - 10 | appetizers | — | $3.25 |
| 23 | Sparerib Tips | special dishes | — | $3.25 |
| 24 | Vegetable Noodle Soup or Mei Fun | chinatown style noodle soup | — | $3.45 |
| 25 | Sparerib Tips | appetizers | — | $3.50 |
| 26 | Chicken Teriyaki - 3 | special dishes | — | $3.75 |
| 27 | Fried Crab Sticks - 5 | special dishes | — | $3.75 |
| 28 | Fried Fish - 2 | special dishes | — | $3.75 |
| 29 | Fried Scallops - 12 | special dishes | — | $3.75 |
| 30 | Broccoli in Garlic Sauce | vegetable | — | $3.95 |
Shanghai Express Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Shanghai Express food category to save money on your next order
side orders
$0.80
4 items
soup
$1.60
5 items
appetizers
$3.24
16 items
special dishes
$3.66
11 items
pork
$3.95
5 items
vegetable
$4.04
7 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Shanghai Express — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Shanghai 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 Shanghai Express.
Compare Shanghai Express prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Shanghai Express menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Shanghai Express and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.