Item (March 2026)	Cost (Avg)	Satiety Level	The Budget Verdict
Chicken Breast (1kg)	$10.50 – $16.00	High	Expensive "Single-Meal" protein.
Crossways Thali (AYCE)	$7.50 (Concession)	Infinite	Best value protein in Melbourne.
Om Vegetarian Thali	$9.90 (AYCE)	High	Includes Naan; best "Utility" meal.
Small Boat Noodle	$8.50 – $9.50	Medium	Tactical "Modular" dining in Sydney.

Item (March 2026)	Cost (Avg)	Satiety Level	The Budget Verdict
Chicken Breast (1kg)	$10.50 – $16.00	High	Expensive "Single-Meal" protein.
Crossways Thali (AYCE)	$7.50 (Concession)	Infinite	Best value protein in Melbourne.
Om Vegetarian Thali	$9.90 (AYCE)	High	Includes Naan; best "Utility" meal.
Small Boat Noodle	$8.50 – $9.50	Medium	Tactical "Modular" dining in Sydney.

Item (March 2026)	Cost (Avg)	Satiety Level	The Budget Verdict
Chicken Breast (1kg)	$10.50 – $16.00	High	Expensive "Single-Meal" protein.
Crossways Thali (AYCE)	$7.50 (Concession)	Infinite	Best value protein in Melbourne.
Om Vegetarian Thali	$9.90 (AYCE)	High	Includes Naan; best "Utility" meal.
Small Boat Noodle	$8.50 – $9.50	Medium	Tactical "Modular" dining in Sydney.

Item (March 2026)	Cost (Avg)	Satiety Level	The Budget Verdict
Chicken Breast (1kg)	$10.50 – $16.00	High	Expensive "Single-Meal" protein.
Crossways Thali (AYCE)	$7.50 (Concession)	Infinite	Best value protein in Melbourne.
Om Vegetarian Thali	$9.90 (AYCE)	High	Includes Naan; best "Utility" meal.
Small Boat Noodle	$8.50 – $9.50	Medium	Tactical "Modular" dining in Sydney.