Budget Dining Guide
The Pongal Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Pongal? 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
$0.15
Average Item Price
$10.77
Budget for Two
$21.54
Priced Items Tracked
106
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The Pongal Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Pongal sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eco-Friendly Utensils | beverages | — | $0.15 |
| 2 | Eco-Friendly Plates | beverages | — | $0.25 |
| 3 | Eco-Friendly Plates and Utensil Kit | beverages | One plate and a utensils kit. | $0.40 |
| 4 | Eco-Friendly Large Catering Tongs | beverages | — | $0.50 |
| 5 | Canada Dry Ginger Ale (12oz. Cans) | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 6 | Coke (12oz. Cans) | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 7 | Diet Coke (12oz. Cans) | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 8 | Dasani Bottled Water (16.9oz.) | beverages | — | $1.85 |
| 9 | Plain Naan | breads | — | $3.50 |
| 10 | Whole Wheat Roti | breads | — | $3.50 |
| 11 | Garlic Naan | breads | — | $4.00 |
| 12 | Mulligatawny Soup | soups | A lentil soup made with gram flour, garlic and curry leaves. | $4.00 |
| 13 | Mysore Rasam Soup | soups | A traditional South Indian Soup made of spiced tomato broth. | $4.00 |
| 14 | Tomato Cilantro Soup | soups | Fresh crushed tomato and cilantro broth flavored by garlic. | $4.00 |
| 15 | Whole Wheat Plain Paratha | breads | — | $4.00 |
| 16 | Chili Cheese Naan | breads | — | $4.50 |
| 17 | Honey Mustard Naan | breads | — | $4.50 |
| 18 | Onion Kulcha | breads | — | $4.50 |
| 19 | Whole Wheat Gobi Paratha | breads | — | $4.50 |
| 20 | Whole Wheat Pudina Paratha | breads | — | $4.50 |
| 21 | Green Salad | salads | Garden fresh vegetables salad with yogurt dressing. | $5.00 |
| 22 | House Special Naan | breads | — | $5.00 |
| 23 | Kachamber Salad | salads | Chopped red onion, cucumber, tomato and lemon ? chaat dressing. | $5.00 |
| 24 | Kozhi Chaaru Soup | soups | Whole spices infused chicken broth, garnished with tender chicken cubes. | $5.00 |
| 25 | Papri Chat/Bhel Puri | appetizers | Cold assortment of wafers and potato with house made sauces. | $5.50 |
| 26 | Aloo Tikki | appetizers | Pan seared potato patties served with chick peas. | $6.00 |
| 27 | Arugula Salad | salads | Garden fresh arugula, red beet, walnut with Balsamic vinaigrette. | $6.00 |
| 28 | Gobi 65 | appetizers | Spicy batter fried cauliflower fritters. | $6.00 |
| 29 | Nei Idli (Kids) | just for kids | — | $6.00 |
| 30 | Samosa | appetizers | Hand rolled pastry stuffed with potato and green peas. | $6.00 |
The Pongal Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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breads
$4.25
10 items
soups
$4.60
5 items
salads
$5.33
3 items
just for kids
$7.00
4 items
beverages
$7.04
16 items
appetizers
$8.04
14 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Pongal 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 Pongal.
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