Budget Dining Guide
Thai Emerald Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Thai Emerald? 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
$1.75
Average Item Price
$6.55
Budget for Two
$13.1
Priced Items Tracked
36
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Thai Emerald Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Thai Emerald sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bottle Water | beverages | — | $1.75 |
| 2 | Hot Tea (Jasmine or Green Tea) | beverages | — | $1.75 |
| 3 | Coffee | beverages | — | $2.75 |
| 4 | Iced Tea (Sweet or Unsweet) | beverages | — | $2.75 |
| 5 | Perrier Sparkling Water | beverages | — | $2.75 |
| 6 | Soft Drink | beverages | Coke, diet coke, sprite, lemonade, mr. pibb | $2.75 |
| 7 | Thai Iced Tea, Thai Iced Coffee with Cream | beverages | — | $3.50 |
| 8 | Coconut Soup (Tom Kha) | soups | Choice of meat with mushrooms and cilantro ravored with coconut milk, lemon grass, galanga, cilantro and lime juice. | $3.95 |
| 9 | Fried Spring Rolls (3) | appetizers | Fried vegetable rolls served with sweet and sour sauce. | $3.95 |
| 10 | Tom Yum | soups | Famous thai hot and sour soup with mushrooms and cilantro, simmered in galanga, lemongrass, kiffir leaves and fresh lime juice. | $3.95 |
| 11 | Coconut, Green Tea or Mango Ice Cream | desserts | — | $4.50 |
| 12 | Fresh Basil Rolls (2) | appetizers | A combination of shrimp, bean sprouts, basil leaves, carrots and lettuce, wrapped in rice paper and served with house special sauce. | $4.50 |
| 13 | Flaming Fried Ice Cream | desserts | Crispy vanilla ice cream on fire with strawberry sauce. | $4.95 |
| 14 | Fried Banana with Mango Ice Cream | desserts | Fried banana with honey and toasted sesame seeds. Served with mango ice cream. | $4.95 |
| 15 | Seafood Soup (Poh Tak) | soups | Lemongrass broth with shrimp, scallops, mussels, mushrooms and cilantro. | $5.50 |
| 16 | Crab Rangoon | appetizers | Seasoned minced crab meat and cream cheese served with sweet and sour sauce. | $5.95 |
| 17 | Crispy Tofu | appetizers | Fried tofu served with our special house sauce. | $5.95 |
| 18 | Fresh Cut Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice | desserts | — | $5.95 |
| 19 | Sweet Sticky Rice with Coconut Ice Cream | desserts | — | $5.95 |
| 20 | Thai Salad | salads | Thai style garden salad with your choice of ginger or peanut dressing. | $5.95 |
| 21 | Fried Calamari | appetizers | Fried tender squid served with thai sweet chili sauce. | $6.95 |
| 22 | Papaya Salad | salads | Green papaya with carrots, green beans, tomatoes and peanuts. Served with cabbage. | $6.95 |
| 23 | Shrimps Rolls | appetizers | Marinated shrimp wrapped in pastry and served with sweet and sour sauce. | $6.95 |
| 24 | Chicken Satay (5) | appetizers | Marinated chicken tenders grilled on skewers and served with thai peanut sauce and cucumber salad. | $7.95 |
| 25 | Garlic Mussels | appetizers | Sauteed mussels in garlic and pepper. | $7.95 |
| 26 | Larb | salads | Choice of ground chicken breast or pork tossed with red onions, mint leaves, cilantro and scallions. Served with cabbage. | $7.95 |
| 27 | Nam Sod | salads | Ground pork with ginger, red onions, cilantro, scallions and roasted peanuts. Served with cabbage. | $7.95 |
| 28 | Beef Salad | salads | Slices of grilled steak with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro and lettuce. | $8.95 |
| 29 | Num Tok | salads | Grilled steak sliced and seasoned with lime juice, mint leaves, scallions, cilantro and ground roasted rice. Served with cabbage. | $8.95 |
| 30 | Cashew Nut Chicken | lunch special - entrees | Crispy chicken with cashew nuts, bell peppers, onions and roasted peppers. | $9.50 |
Thai Emerald Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$2.57
7 items
soups
$4.47
3 items
desserts
$5.26
5 items
appetizers
$6.85
9 items
salads
$8.66
7 items
lunch special - entrees
$10.65
3 items
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Finding affordable meals at Thai Emerald 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 Thai Emerald.
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