Budget Dining Guide
Tara Thai Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Tara Thai? 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
$0.75
Average Item Price
$8.31
Budget for Two
$16.62
Priced Items Tracked
80
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Tara Thai Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Tara Thai sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peanut Sauce | side orders | — | $0.75 |
| 2 | Sweet Chili Sauce | side orders | — | $0.75 |
| 3 | Bottled Water | beverages | Poland Spring. | $1.50 |
| 4 | Soda | beverages | — | $1.95 |
| 5 | Brown Rice | side orders | — | $2.00 |
| 6 | Jasmine Rice | side orders | — | $2.00 |
| 7 | Sticky Rice | side orders | — | $2.00 |
| 8 | 1000 Layer Bread | side orders | — | $2.50 |
| 9 | Coconut Rice | side orders | — | $2.50 |
| 10 | Curry Rice | side orders | — | $2.50 |
| 11 | Banana with Coconut Milk | desserts | — | $3.00 |
| 12 | Thai Iced Coffee | beverages | — | $3.00 |
| 13 | Thai Iced Tea | beverages | — | $3.00 |
| 14 | Spring Roll | appetizers | Deep-fried wheat wrapper filled with minced bamboo shoots, black fungus, cabbage, and clear noodles. | $3.50 |
| 15 | House Salad | salads | Our house salad includes tomato, lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, brown tofu, and carrots. Served with a side of peanut dressing. | $3.75 |
| 16 | Sticky Rice with Thai Custard | desserts | — | $3.95 |
| 17 | Fried Banana with Honey | desserts | — | $4.00 |
| 18 | Golden Triangles | appetizers | Wheat wrapper, potato and turmeric. Served with sweet chili sauce. | $4.00 |
| 19 | Tofu Soup | soups | White tofu boiled in chicken broth with seaweed and scallion. | $4.00 |
| 20 | Tofu Tod | appetizers | Fried tofu sprinkled with ground peanuts. Served with sweet chili sauce. | $4.50 |
| 21 | Steamed Vegetables | side orders | — | $5.00 |
| 22 | Tom Kah Soup | soups | Choice of meat, vegetables or tofu, cooked in coconut milk with lemongrass, galanga, mushrooms, and lime juice. | $5.00 |
| 23 | Tom Yum Soup | soups | Spicy and sour shrimp broth with lemongrass, galanga and mushroom. With choice of meat, vegetables or tofu. | $5.00 |
| 24 | Mango Salad | salads | Shredded fresh mango with red onions, lemongrass, peanuts, tamarind, and lemon juice. | $6.00 |
| 25 | Som Tum Papaya Salad | salads | Shredded fresh papaya with string beans, tomatoes, peanuts, palm sugar, and lemon juice. | $6.00 |
| 26 | Yum Woon Sen | appetizers | For those who enjoy the taste of sweet, salty and sour, try our clear noodles with minced meat, lime juice, chili paste, red onions, and black fungus. With choice of chicken or pork. | $6.25 |
| 27 | Satay | appetizers | Marinated chicken skewer served with a side of peanut sauce and cucumber vinaigrette sauce. | $7.00 |
| 28 | Basil Fried Rice Lunch Special | daily lunch specials | Street vendor style fried rice with onions, green bell peppers and basil leaves, topped with a sunny side up egg. With choice of meat, vegetables or tofu. | $7.50 |
| 29 | Curry Fried Rice Lunch Special | daily lunch specials | Made with yellow curry powder, onions, carrots, and green peas, cooked with jasmine rice. With choice of meat, vegetables or tofu. | $7.50 |
| 30 | Green Curry Lunch Special | daily lunch specials | Green peas, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and basil leaves, cooked in coconut milk. With choice of meat, vegetables or tofu. | $7.50 |
Tara Thai Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Tara Thai food category to save money on your next order
side orders
$2.22
9 items
beverages
$2.36
4 items
desserts
$3.65
3 items
appetizers
$5.05
5 items
salads
$5.25
3 items
soups
$5.81
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at Tara Thai 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 Tara Thai.
Compare Tara Thai prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Tara Thai menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Tara Thai and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.