Budget Dining Guide
Talay Chicago Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Talay Chicago? 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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$8.22
Budget for Two
$16.44
Priced Items Tracked
142
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Talay Chicago Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Talay Chicago sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20. Fried Rice | fried rice | choice of chicken, pork, tofu, beef add | $1.00 |
| 2 | 20. Fried Rice | fried rice | shrimp add | $2.00 |
| 3 | S20. Ebi | nigiri or sashimi | cooked shrimp | $2.00 |
| 4 | S24. Ika | nigiri or sashimi | squid | $2.00 |
| 5 | S30. Tako | nigiri or sashimi | octopus | $2.00 |
| 6 | S31. Tamago | nigiri or sashimi | sweet egg omelet slice | $2.00 |
| 7 | S21. Name Sake | nigiri or sashimi | fresh salmon | $2.25 |
| 8 | S27. Masago | nigiri or sashimi | smelt roe | $2.25 |
| 9 | S28. Sake | nigiri or sashimi | smoked salmon | $2.25 |
| 10 | S29. Super White Tuna | nigiri or sashimi | escolar | $2.25 |
| 11 | S34. White Tuna | nigiri or sashimi | albacore | $2.25 |
| 12 | S22. Hamachi | nigiri or sashimi | yellowtail | $2.50 |
| 13 | S25. Ikura | nigiri or sashimi | salmon roe | $2.50 |
| 14 | S26. Maguro | nigiri or sashimi | tuna | $2.50 |
| 15 | S32. Tobiko | nigiri or sashimi | flying fish roe | $2.50 |
| 16 | S33. Unagi | nigiri or sashimi | fresh water eel | $2.50 |
| 17 | 50. Cucumber Salad | salads | sliced cucumber, tomato and onion on lettuce with a light clear sweet & sour dressing | $3.50 |
| 18 | 04. Veggie Egg Rolls | appetizers | — | $3.75 |
| 19 | 05. Crispy Tofu | appetizers | slices of tofu deep fried until crispy and served with a spicy sweet and sour sauce topped with chopped peanuts | $3.95 |
| 20 | 07. Chive Dumplings | appetizers | chopped chives wrapped in a soft dumpling then pan fried. served with a mild soy based sauce | $3.95 |
| 21 | 15. Edamame | appetizers | soy bean pods boiled and lightly salted | $3.95 |
| 22 | 30. Tom Yum Chicken | soups | classic thai hot & sour lemon grass soup served with sliced chicken breast, straw mushrooms, onions, lime juice, thai spices, citrus leaves and cilantro | $3.95 |
| 23 | 31. Tom Yum Tofu | soups | — | $3.95 |
| 24 | 32. Tom Yum Shrimp | soups | — | $4.50 |
| 25 | 01. Spring Rolls | appetizers | fresh thai rolls filled with cucumber, bean sprouts, tofu, eggs, and topped with a sweet plum flavored sauce, carrots, chopped green onions and jalapeno | $4.95 |
| 26 | 52. Seaweed Salad | salads | japanese style sesame seasoned seaweed salad. | $4.95 |
| 27 | S40. California | makimono | imitation crab, cucumber & avocado | $5.00 |
| 28 | S42. Tuna Roll | makimono | — | $5.00 |
| 29 | S49. Negi Hamachi | makimono | yellowtail, scallions | $5.00 |
| 30 | S51. Salmon Avocado | makimono | — | $5.00 |
Talay Chicago Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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nigiri or sashimi
$2.27
14 items
appetizers
$5.38
16 items
makimono
$6.00
20 items
soups
$7.08
13 items
salads
$8.04
13 items
fried rice
$8.32
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at Talay Chicago 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 Talay Chicago.
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