King of Fried Rice Cheapest Items
The king of fried rice cheapest meal is the plain egg fried rice at $4.90, the number that has held steady on the board while the chain grew from one Golden Mile stall to a nationwide chain. It is the same wok-hei plate the brand built its name on, minus the pork cutlet. On the full King of Fried Rice menu, everything else climbs from there: tom yum from $5.50, mala and XO from $6, protein plates at $6.50 to $7.30, and the premium bowls topping out at $11.50.
What is the king of fried rice cheapest meal?
It is the plain egg fried rice, full stop. At $4.90 it undercuts almost every mall food-court meal in Singapore, and it is not a stripped-down kids portion. You get the full wok-hei plate, egg running through every grain, spring onions on top. Every flavoured series on the board, mala, tom yum, XO, starts from this same plate and adds its sauce or seasoning, which is why nothing dips below $4.90.
| Starting Series | What the Base Costs | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Plain egg fried rice | Classic wok-hei, egg and spring onion | $4.90 |
| Tom yum fried rice | Tangy Thai-style base, plain | $5.50 |
| Mala fried rice | Sichuan pepper heat, plain | from $6 |
| XO fried rice | Smoky umami XO sauce, plain | from $6 |
| $1 add-ons | Tobiko, broccoli, asparagus and more | from $1 |
The honest math of the cheapest full meal: plain rice at $4.90 plus one $1 add-on makes a $5.90 lunch that still feels complete. Diner reviews from 2026 keep confirming the $4.90 board price, so this is current, not a launch promo that died years ago.
Cheapest items ranked: the full price list
Here is every price point on the board, ranked from cheapest to most expensive, using the most recent verified figure for each. Two numbers carry date flags because sources disagree by outlet: pork cutlet sits at $6.50 in an August 2026 SethLui visit and $7.30 in 2026 diner reviews, so treat the real board price as a range.
| Rank | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plain egg fried rice, the cheapest meal | $4.90 |
| 2 | Tom yum fried rice, plain | $5.50 |
| 3 | Mala fried rice, plain | from $6 |
| 4 | XO fried rice, plain | from $6 |
| 5 | Egg fried rice with pork cutlet | $6.50 – $7.30 |
| 6 | Prawn or chicken chop egg fried rice | $7.30 |
| 7 | Streaky Bacon series | from $9.10 |
| 8 | XO crabmeat and tobiko fried rice | $11.50 |
The jump from rank 1 to rank 5 is the story of the brand: the plain plate stayed at $4.90 while the protein plates crept up. If you are deciding between ranks 3 and 4, just pick the flavour you like, the prices are the same.
Cheapest protein plates under $8
The protein plates are where King of Fried Rice makes its money, and they are still the best value if you want meat. The pork cutlet is the signature, crispy, well-marinated, the thing the chain is famous for. Here is how the three main proteins price out in 2026:
| Protein Plate | What You Get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pork cutlet egg fried rice | Signature crispy pork cutlet on egg fried rice | $6.50 – $7.30 |
| Prawn egg fried rice | Juicy prawns on egg fried rice | $7.30 |
| Chicken chop egg fried rice | Tender chicken chop on egg fried rice | $7.30 |
| Tom yum with protein | Tom yum base with your choice of protein | up to $7.50 |
Why the pork cutlet range? An August 2026 SethLui visit logged $6.50, while 2026 diner reviews at other outlets logged $7.30. Prices vary slightly by outlet, so the board at your coffeeshop is the final answer. The pork cutlet remains the cheapest protein plate either way, and it is the order the brand is known for.
The mid-range stretch: $9 and up
Above the protein plates sits the premium tier: the Streaky Bacon series from $9.10 and the XO crabmeat and tobiko at $11.50. This is where the chain experiments, limited series, fancier toppings, seafood. They are good plates, but they are not the value the brand built its name on. If you are on a budget, these are the two to admire from the menu board and skip.
| Premium Item | What It Is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Streaky Bacon series | Bacon-topped egg fried rice, limited series | from $9.10 |
| XO crabmeat and tobiko | XO fried rice with crabmeat and tobiko roe | $11.50 |
Is the Streaky Bacon series worth the splurge?
Only if you are a bacon person. The series runs from $9.10 on the official site, roughly double the plain plate, and the extra money buys you streaky bacon strips on the same wok-hei rice. The rice is not better, the topping is just fancier. For a one-time treat, sure. As a regular order, the pork cutlet at $6.50 to $7.30 gives you more satisfaction per dollar, every time.
How to eat cheapest: the $1 add-on trick
The $1 add-ons are the quiet hero of the menu. Tobiko, broccoli, asparagus and more, each for a dollar, and they turn the $4.90 plain plate into a proper meal without jumping to a $7.30 protein plate. Add broccoli and you have veg and crunch for $5.90 total. Add tobiko and you get the premium roe pop that headlines the $11.50 plate, for a tenth of the upgrade price.
| Add-on | What It Adds | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tobiko | Flying fish roe, salty pop | $1 |
| Broccoli | Green veg, a bit of crunch | $1 |
| Asparagus | Green veg, slightly premium feel | $1 |
Availability of each add-on varies by outlet and day, so ask at the counter. But the trick holds wherever they are sold: plain rice plus one add-on is the cheapest complete meal on the board.
The $1 add-ons that stretch your meal
Two add-ons on a plain plate cost $6.90 total, still under the cheapest protein plate, and you get to pick exactly what you want. That is the real play for repeat visits: vary the add-on and the plain rice never gets boring. Tobiko one day, broccoli the next, and you have spent less in a week than two premium plates would cost.
King of Fried Rice Cheapest Items FAQ
What is the cheapest meal at King of Fried Rice?
The plain egg fried rice at $4.90. It is the cheapest item on the board and the base of every flavoured series. Prices verified October 20, 2026.
How much is the pork cutlet egg fried rice?
Between $6.50 and $7.30. An August 2026 SethLui visit logged $6.50, while 2026 diner reviews at other outlets logged $7.30. Prices vary slightly by outlet.
What is the most expensive item at King of Fried Rice?
The XO crabmeat and tobiko fried rice at $11.50, followed by the Streaky Bacon series from $9.10.
Are the $1 add-ons available at all outlets?
Availability varies by outlet and day. Ask at the counter; the common ones are tobiko, broccoli and asparagus.
Is the plain $4.90 rice a smaller portion?
No. It is the full plate, the same rice base used under every protein topping, just without the topping.
