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Budget Dining Guide

The Mandarette Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at The Mandarette? 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

$23.9

Budget for Two

$47.8

Priced Items Tracked

101

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Steamed White Rice $0.75
#2 Steamed Brown Rice $0.95
#3 Scallion Pancake $1.95

The Mandarette Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at The Mandarette sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Steamed White Rice rice - phan $0.75
2 Steamed Brown Rice rice - phan $0.95
3 Scallion Pancake pancakes and dumplings - binhjiao ze $1.95
4 Vegetable Mu Shu noodles - mien add chicken, beef or pork $2.00
5 Chicken Soong small tastes on small plates - shio leu chopped chicken, mushrooms, scallions served with a cold crisp lettuce leaf, crispy rice noodles and plum sauce $2.95
6 Ice Cream dessert - lien dien ask for available flavors $3.95
7 Lychee Nuts dessert - lien dien $3.95
8 Mandarette's Homemade Ginger Ale mandarette special drinks - ying lias $3.95
9 Chocolate Won Tons dessert - lien dien $4.95
10 Cold Tofu small tastes on small plates - shio leu topped with chopped cilantro and scallions $4.95
11 Edemame small tastes on small plates - shio leu cold $4.95
12 Assorted Vegetable Soup soup - lang $5.95
13 Cold Crushed Cucumber Salad small tastes on small plates - shio leu $5.95
14 Deep Fried Soft Tofu small tastes on small plates - shio leu with garlic brown gravy $5.95
15 Fish Soup* soup - lang for 1 person, spicy sour soup with fish fillet, and with green and red bell peppers $5.95
16 Mandarette Potstickers pancakes and dumplings - binhjiao ze aoailable stemed upon request. choice of chicken, vegetable or pork $5.95
17 Napa Cabbage And Cilantro* small tastes on small plates - shio leu with chef's special dressing cold $5.95
18 Peking Duck pancakes and dumplings - binhjiao ze shredded duck, cilantro and scallions served in a pancake with plum sauce $5.95
19 Sliced Bean Curd And Vegetables* small tastes on small plates - shio leu with hot oil dressing $5.95
20 Spinach And Tofu Soup soup - lang $5.95
21 Tofu With Pickled Vegetables And 1000 Year Old Egg small tastes on small plates - shio leu served cold with seasame oil and soy sauce $5.95
22 Vegetable Fried Rice rice - phan $6.70
23 Curry Vegetable Fried Rice* rice - phan $6.75
24 American Broccoli Sauteed With Garic vegetables - hai $6.95
25 Bean Sprout Sauteed vegetables - hai with scailions (small plate) $6.95
26 Bon Bon Chicken* small tastes on small plates - shio leu shredded chicken and cucumber with spicy peanut sauce $6.95
27 Cabbage And Wooden Ear Mushroom Sauteed vegetables - hai with ginger $6.95
28 Chinese Broccoli vegetables - hai with oyster sauce (small plate) $6.95
29 Chinese Green Sauteed vegetables - hai with black mushroom $6.95
30 Crab Rangoon pancakes and dumplings - binhjiao ze crispy spring roll shell filled with crab meat, chioes and cream cheese $6.95

The Mandarette Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

Find the most affordable The Mandarette food category to save money on your next order

mandarette special drinks - ying lias

$3.95

1 items

dessert - lien dien

$4.28

3 items

pancakes and dumplings - binhjiao ze

$5.95

7 items

small tastes on small plates - shio leu

$6.12

12 items

rice - phan

$6.89

10 items

soup - lang

$7.20

8 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mandarette Prices

Common questions about menu prices, budget meals, and affordable dining options.

What is the cheapest item on the The Mandarette menu?

The most affordable item at The Mandarette is Steamed White Rice priced at $0.75. This is one of the lowest-cost menu options available, making it a great budget-friendly pick for cost-conscious diners.

How much does it cost to eat at The Mandarette on a budget?

The average menu item at The Mandarette costs about $23.9. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $47.8 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does The Mandarette have?

The Mandarette currently has 101 menu items with tracked prices. Out of these, we list the 30 most affordable options sorted from lowest to highest price to help you find cheap eats quickly.

Are The Mandarette prices updated regularly?

Yes. Our The Mandarette menu price data is continuously tracked and updated. This page reflects the most recent pricing as of August 2026. Restaurant prices may vary by location, so use these as general reference prices for budget planning.

Which The Mandarette menu category has the cheapest prices?

The most budget-friendly category at The Mandarette is mandarette special drinks - ying lias with an average price of $3.95 across 1 items. This category offers the best value if you are looking for affordable dining options and low-cost meals.

Smart Ways to Save Money at The Mandarette — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at The Mandarette 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 The Mandarette.

Compare The Mandarette prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full The Mandarette menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at The Mandarette and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.