Yep, we have all been there, when we are in a rush, where we feel it’s easy to stay with what is familiar even if it is brutally expensive. And, the truth is that there are plenty of hidden cheap eats places around Singapore to avail of the greatest foodie experience without burning a hole in your pocket. Luckily, we’ve located 21 of the most indulgent cheap eats in Singapore.
1. Mr & Mrs Mohgan Super Crispy Roti Prata
Tuck into freshly made pratas from just $1.20 at this stall in Joo Chiat – which are dubbed some of the best pratas in Singapore. Opt for plain pratas with curry or sweet coin pratas, topped with the likes of cheese. Certainly, it’s the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner idea in Joo Chiat.
📍300 Joo Chiat Rd, Tin Yeang Restaurant, Singapore 427551
2. Dosirak
Enjoy fast, healthy and favourful bibimbap bowls from $7.90 at this Korean fusion restaurant. Think bowls like kimchi tofu, cured salmon, soy chicken, spicy chicken, and plenty more. Plus, sides like Korean dumplings begin at $2.90 – so you’ll spend less than $12 for a decent meal.
📍6A Shenton Way, #01-44 OUE Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815
3. Sonny’s Pizza
Grab a drooling slice of New York-style pizza from this delicious neighbour pizza joint. They serve affordable pizza slices from $7 but you can get a full 12 inch to share with a friend from $24 or gather a gang of six people for an 18 inch at $54 and pay just $9 each for a few slices.
📍17 Circular Rd, Singapore 049373
4. Zam Zam
Tuck into a glorious feast of Malaysian and Indian cuisine for between $4 and $16. From egg parta and chicken sets, mutton curry varieties, goreng specialties and much more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. The portion sizes are generous, so you’ll feel on a full stomach.
📍697-699 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198675
5. Kim Dae Mun
This gem of a place caters authentic Korean food at a surprisingly low cost. Think huge portions of kimchi pork soup for $8.50, egg rolls for $3, garlic and chive pancakes for just $4.50, platters of tender sliced beef for $9 and plenty more. Definitely, you’ll be satisfied and won’t go over your budget.
📍100 Orchard Rd, #01-03D Concorde Shopping Mall, Singapore 238840
6. Ah Lock & Co
Once started as a hawker stall at Yishun Park, it has expanded its business to the CBD. Think traditional comfort food with a twist. Opt for either a Hakka rice bowl starting at $8.80, or the yummy selection of Min Jiang Kuehs, stuffed with fillings, for just $1.60. Flavours include green tea red bean, plain peanut, charcoal coconut, to name a few.
📍 7 Wallich St, #B2 – 22 / 23 / 24, Singapore 078884
7. Tipo Pasta Bar
Build your own pasta dishes from just $9.90 at this snug Italian eatery. Some crowd-pleaser toppings include spicy beef sausage, chicken breast, sautéed prawns, black muscles, to name a few. Certainly, the indulgence you need at a low-cost.
📍28 Aliwal St, #01-07, Singapore 19991
8. Hawker Centres
Singapore boasts a range of delicious food centres where you can spend pennies and enjoy a wholesome meal with items starting at just $1. Luckily, we’ve already listed the best hawker centres across Singapore for you to indulge at.
📍Various Locations
9. VeganBurg
For all the vegans seeking a cheap meal…this is your spot. Wolf into delicious plant-based burgers from just $11.90, paired with sides like chicken tenders, cheesy fries and creamy garlic fries.
📍44 Jln Eunos, Singapore 419502
10. Two Men Bagel House
Get a decadent meal for below $14 at this spot. These OTT bagel sandwiches start at $7.50 and taste like bliss. Think bagels such as bacon, eggs, cheese and ketchup or salmon, cheese and red onion squashed into a bun of choice to fill your belly for the day. Indeed, one of the most affordable eateries in Singapore.
📍 Various Locations
11. SweeT.Rex
Located in Maxwell Food Cebtre, this stall serves $2 fluffy soufflé pancakes. Devour top-notch creamy soufflé pancakes without having to pay $16 at a restaurant. Pick between sauces, from chocolate to strawberry to maple syrup, and for further indulgence, add ice cream for just $2 extra. Plus, these irresistible pancakes are the cheap eats you need this weekend.
📍 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore
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12. Dumpling Darling
Indulge on a range of cheap temptations from $8 here. Think golden crisp veggie mandu and spicy Sichuan dumplings along with noodles like braised pork and miso mushroom. Equally, the portion sizes are generous and you’ll spend less than $10 to be full for the day.
📍86 Circular Rd, Singapore 049438
13. Soi Aroy
This 5-star Thai restaurant chain serves scrumptious food that is budget-friendly. Most of their dishes will cost below $10, and they are extremely generous with portions. Think Northern Thai pork ribs for $7, savoury spicy meat salads at $5.50, basil pork with rice for just $6.80 and one of our favourites the Tom Yung Gung dish which includes prawns, mushrooms, egg, vegetables, noodles submerged in a collagen soup base, will set you back just $7. Undoubtedly, the greatest food experience at this cheap eats place.
📍 1 Rochor Canal Rd, #02-08, Singapore 188504
14. Pizza Boy
Who doesn’t love pizza? And with some awesome deals at this Halal-certified pizza joint, you can’t go wrong. Opt for the super value meal at $7.50 which includes either a delicious quesadilla and drink, mac and cheese fries paired with a drink or else a 6 inch pizza, fries and a drink, just to name a few. Delight in 6-inch super pizzas from $4.50, from mighty meat to ultimate cheesy garlic chicken to spicy beef, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
📍Various Locations
15. Wolf Burgers
Wolf into a mouth-watering value-for-money gourmet burger at this place. Burgers will cost you between $7.90 and $13.90, while extras such as sweet potato fries will set you back $5.50 and a generous portion of chunky thick fries costs just $4.50. Grab a friend, and head down to avail of the WOLF Pack for two, where you get 2 burgers of choice, two sides and two sodas for a whopping $19.90.
📍 Various Locations
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16. Bee Kee Wanton Noodles
Hit up some Hawker stalls for some of the cheapest and appetising meals in Singapore. Treat yourself to a large plate of wanton noodles or braised pork noodles for just $4.50 or wanton soup and crispy fried wantons at $3.50, just to name a few options. The portion sizes are kind considering the dirt cheap value of food. Certainly, one of the greatest cheap eats in Singapore.
📍 2 Lor Lew Lian, Block 2, Singapore 531002
17. Sungei Road Laksa
Another hawker stall where you can chow down on the most rich and textured Laksa in Singapore. Pay $3, grab a spoon, and slurp on a traditional Katong Laksa, topped with cockles, green leaves and sauces. Customers even claim this spot caters the ‘best Laksa in the world’. But you’ll have to figure that one out for yourself. If you’re feeling extra hungry, purchase a second guilt-free bowl. Come on, it’s only $3, it doesn’t get much cheaper than that.
📍 27 Jln Berseh, #01-100, Singapore 200027
18. Mr Baguette
This delicious stall serves delightful baked goods at a low price. From Hawaiian pizza bread for just $3,50 to garlic cheese bread at $1.50. This spot is quite the bargain. Specifically, dessert lovers will enjoy the mini baguette buns with over 10 diverse lava flavours. Think Red Velvet Lava, Hazelnut and Chocolate, to name a few. Get a box of 6 for just $11.
📍 505 Beach Rd, #B1-51, Singapore 199583
19. El Cocinero
Have an indulgent Mexican affair at this 5-star spot with dishes like tacos ranging from $7 to $10. Other menu highlights include generous pork pastor quesadillas and meat-free tacos. Indeed, a bargain for the portion sizes in Singapore.
📍275 Thomson Rd, #01-45, Singapore 307645
20. Tian Tian
This hawker stall mostly caters delicious chicken rice dishes that are extremely popular. Think steamed Hainanese chicken rice dishes topped with chili sauces from $3.50. Certainly, one of the cheapest stalls in Maxwell Food Centre.
📍1 Kadayanallur St, #01-10/11, Singapore 069184
21. Lai Heng Economical Mixed Veg Rice
According to customers, this is one of the cheapest hawker stalls around Singapore right now. Foodies can tuck into cai png, as well as delicious mains and sides at a very low cost. For instance, there’s a deal on rice with two meat and two vegetable dishes for just $3. Whether it’s sour pork, fried fish, chicken, curry, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice on options. Definitely, one of the best cheap eats in Singapore.
📍22 Lor 7 Toa Payoh, #01-07, Singapore 310022