Budget Dining Guide
Thai Express Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Thai 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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$6.75
Budget for Two
$13.5
Priced Items Tracked
58
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Thai Express Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Thai Express sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Tea | beverages | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | Peanut Sauce | side orders | — | $1.00 |
| 3 | Steamed Rice | side orders | — | $1.00 |
| 4 | Soft Drink | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 5 | Thai Ice Coffee | beverages | — | $1.95 |
| 6 | Thai Ice Tea | beverages | — | $1.95 |
| 7 | Homemade Coconut Ice Cream | desserts | add sweet stick rice $1.00 extra | $2.25 |
| 8 | Salad Rolls | appetizers | fresh roll with combination of vegetables, rice, noodle and (tofu or shrimp) served with peanut sauce | $2.25 |
| 9 | Thai Custard | desserts | — | $2.25 |
| 10 | Steamed Vegetables | side orders | — | $2.50 |
| 11 | Sticky Rice | side orders | — | $2.50 |
| 12 | Fried Banana | desserts | — | $2.95 |
| 13 | Baby Vegetarian Rolls | appetizers | deep-fried mixed vegetables, glass noodles in egg-roll wraps, with sweet and sour sauce | $4.50 |
| 14 | Dried Wonton | appetizers | deep-fried wonton, stuffed with potato, ground chicken: served with sweet and sour sauce | $4.50 |
| 15 | Heaven | appetizers | ground chicken wrapped with tortilla skin, deep-fried and served with sweet and sour sauce | $4.50 |
| 16 | Potstickers | appetizers | vegetable-chicken-dumpling steamed and served with soy sauce | $4.50 |
| 17 | Tom Kah: | soup | hot or soup in coconut milk with vegetables, lemon grass, galangal root in chili paste | $4.50 |
| 18 | Tom Yum | soup | hot and sour soup with mushroom, lemon grass, galangal root in chili paste | $4.50 |
| 19 | Deep Fried Tofu | appetizers | fried tofu served with plum sauce and topped with ground peanuts | $4.95 |
| 20 | Mango Sticky Rice | desserts | — | $5.95 |
| 21 | Chicken Satay | appetizers | marinated chicken grilled on skewers served with peanut and cucumber salad sauce | $6.75 |
| 22 | Shrimp Rolls | appetizers | shrimp wrapped with rice paper, deep-fried and served with sweet and sour sauce | $6.75 |
| 23 | Cucumber Salad | salads | cucumber, carrots, onions, green onions, cilantro, ground peanuts, and streamed chicken | $6.95 |
| 24 | Noodle Soup | soup | chicken broth soup with rice noodles, pork-ball, wonton, bean sprouts, onions, and cilantro | $6.95 |
| 25 | Papaya Salad | salads | green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, streamed chicken and shrimps | $6.95 |
| 26 | Rice Soup | soup | chicken broth soup with rice, shrimps, bean sprouts, onions, and cilantro | $6.95 |
| 27 | Thai Salad | salads | streamed chicken, boiled-egg, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, bean sprouts, and cabbage with Thai dressing | $6.95 |
| 28 | Fried Rice | rice dish | stir-fried rice with onion, tomato, egg, carrot, and peas | $8.50 |
| 29 | Hot Basil Fried Rice | rice dish | stir-fried rice with chili sauce, bell pepper, carrot, onion and sweet basil | $8.50 |
| 30 | Pineapple Fried Rice | rice dish | stir-fried rice with onion, tomato, egg, pineapple, and cashew nuts | $8.50 |
Thai Express Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$1.60
4 items
side orders
$1.75
4 items
desserts
$3.35
4 items
appetizers
$5.41
9 items
soup
$5.72
4 items
rice dish
$8.50
3 items
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Finding affordable meals at Thai 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 Thai Express.
Compare Thai Express prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Thai Express menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Thai Express and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.