DINING ON A BUDGET IN SINGAPORE

Check the respective websites for the latest menu items, prices, and operating hours. Please note that prices are approximate and may vary based on specific dishes and additional orders. Enjoy your budget-friendly dining experience in Singapore!

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Maxwell Food Centre

  • Overview: A bustling hawker center in the heart of Chinatown, Maxwell Food Centre offers a variety of affordable local dishes.
  • Type of Cuisine: Hawker center (Singaporean cuisine).
  • Suggested Dish: Hainanese Chicken Rice.
  • Average Price: SGD 5-8 / EUR 3-5.
  • Highlights: Diverse local food stalls.
  • Website: N/A.
  • Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184.
  • Getting There: Chinatown MRT Station (NE4/DT19) is nearby; a short walk from there.

Hawker Chan Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle

  • Overview: The world’s first Michelin-starred hawker stall, Hawker Chan offers delicious and affordable chicken rice.
  • Type of Cuisine: Hawker (Chinese).
  • Suggested Dish: Soya Sauce Chicken Rice.
  • Average Price: SGD 3-6 / EUR 2-4.
  • Highlights: Michelin-starred street food.
  • Website: Hawker Chan
  • Address: 78 Smith Street, -126, Singapore 058972.
  • Getting There: Chinatown MRT Station (NE4/DT19) is nearby; a short walk from there.

Old Airport Road Food Centre

  • Overview: One of Singapore’s largest hawker centers, Old Airport Road Food Centre offers a wide range of local dishes.
  • Type of Cuisine: Hawker (Various).
  • Suggested Dish: Fried Kway Teow.
  • Average Price: SGD 4-8 / EUR 3-5.
  • Highlights: Numerous stalls with affordable options.
  • Website: N/A.
  • Address: 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore 390051.
  • Getting There: Mountbatten MRT Station (CC7) is the closest; take a bus or walk from there.

Istimewa Nasi Padang

  • Overview: Istimewa Nasi Padang offers traditional Indonesian dishes in a casual setting.
  • Type of Cuisine: Indonesian.
  • Suggested Dish: Nasi Padang with Beef Rendang.
  • Average Price: SGD 8-12 / EUR 5-8.
  • Highlights: Authentic Indonesian flavors.
  • Website: Istimewa Nasi Padang
  • Address: 32 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058667.
  • Getting There: Clarke Quay MRT Station (NE5) is nearby; a short walk from there.

Eighteen Chefs

  • Overview: Eighteen Chefs offers a variety of affordable Western and local fusion dishes.
  • Type of Cuisine: Western/Local Fusion.
  • Suggested Dish: Signature Cheese Baked Rice.
  • Average Price: SGD 10-15 / EUR 6-10.
  • Highlights: Build-your-own pasta and rice options.
  • Website: Eighteen Chefs
  • Address: Multiple locations; one at 1 Vista Exchange Green, -23, Singapore 138617.
  • Getting There: Buona Vista MRT Station (EW21/CC22) is the nearest; a short walk from there.

Komala Vilas Vegetarian Restaurant

  • Overview: Komala Vilas is a well-known vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian cuisine.
  • Type of Cuisine: South Indian Vegetarian.
  • Suggested Dish: Masala Dosa.
  • Average Price: SGD 8-12 / EUR 5-8.
  • Highlights: Extensive vegetarian menu.
  • Website: Komala Vilas
  • Address: 76-78 Serangoon Road, Singapore 217981.
  • Getting There: Little India MRT Station (NE7/DT12) is nearby; a short walk from there.

Albert Centre Market & Food Centre

  • Overview: Located in Bugis, Albert Centre Market & Food Centre offers a range of budget-friendly local dishes.
  • Type of Cuisine: Hawker (Various).
  • Suggested Dish: Laksa.
  • Average Price: SGD 5-10 / EUR 3-6.
  • Highlights: Central location with diverse food options.
  • Website: N/A.
  • Address: 270 Queen Street, Singapore 180270.
  • Getting There: Bugis MRT Station (EW12/DT14) is the nearest; a short walk from there.

Bismillah Biryani

  • Overview: Bismillah Biryani is known for its flavorful biryani and other Indian Muslim dishes.
  • Type of Cuisine: Indian Muslim.
  • Suggested Dish: Chicken Biryani.
  • Average Price: SGD 7-12 / EUR 4-8.
  • Highlights: Fragrant and aromatic biryani.
  • Website: N/A.
  • Address: 50 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209379.
  • Getting There: Rochor MRT Station (DT13) is nearby; a short walk from there.

A Noodle Story

  • Overview: A Noodle Story is a Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee serving up modern Singaporean noodles.
  • Type of Cuisine: Singaporean.
  • Suggested Dish: Char Siu Noodle.
  • Average Price: SGD 7-12 / EUR 4-8.
  • Highlights: Creative and delicious noodle dishes.
  • Website: A Noodle Story
  • Address: 7 Maxwell Road, -39 Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore 069111.
  • Getting There: Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (EW15) is the nearest; a short walk from there.

Mellben Seafood

  • Overview: Mellben Seafood is famous for its affordable and delicious seafood, particularly chili crab.
  • Type of Cuisine: Seafood.
  • Suggested Dish: Chili Crab.
  • Average Price: SGD 20-30 / EUR 12-18.
  • Highlights: Spicy and flavorful chili crab.
  • Website: N/A.
  • Address: 232 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Singapore 560232.
  • Getting There: Ang Mo Kio MRT Station (NS16) is the nearest; take a bus or walk from there.

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

  • Overview: Located in Maxwell Food Centre, Tian Tian is renowned for its Hainanese chicken rice.
  • Type of Cuisine: Hainanese.
  • Suggested Dish: Hainanese Chicken Rice.
  • Average Price: SGD 5-8 / EUR 3-5.
  • Highlights: Award-winning chicken rice.
  • Website: N/A.
  • Address: Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184.
  • Getting There: Chinatown MRT Station (NE4/DT19) is nearby; a short walk from there.

Toast Box

  • Overview: A popular chain, Toast Box offers traditional Singaporean breakfast sets and coffee.
  • Type of Cuisine: Singaporean breakfast.
  • Suggested Dish: Kaya Toast Set.
  • Average Price: SGD 4-7 / EUR 2-4.
  • Highlights: Classic kaya toast and local coffee.
  • Website: Toast Box
  • Address: Multiple locations; one at 391 Orchard Road, -34 Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872.
  • Getting There: Orchard MRT Station (NS22) is nearby; a short walk from there.

Ah Hua Kway Teow 亚华粿條

  • Overview: A hidden gem in Albert Centre, Ah Hua is known for its delicious and affordable Char Kway Teow.
  • Type of Cuisine: Chinese.
  • Suggested Dish: Char Kway Teow.
  • Average Price: SGD 4-8 / EUR 3-5.
  • Highlights: Flavorful stir-fried noodles.
  • Website: N/A.
  • Address: Albert Centre Market & Food Centre, 270 Queen Street, Singapore 180270.
  • Getting There: Bugis MRT Station (EW12/DT14) is the nearest; a short walk from there.

Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao

  • Overview: Affordable and delicious Chinese cuisine, with a focus on hand-pulled noodles and xiao long bao (soup dumplings).
  • Type of Cuisine: Chinese.
  • Suggested Dish: La Mian with Braised Beef.
  • Average Price: SGD 6-10 / EUR 4-6.
  • Highlights: Hand-pulled noodles and flavorful dumplings.
  • Website: N/A.
  • Address: 335 Smith Street, -135/136, Chinatown Complex, Singapore 050335.
  • Getting There: Chinatown MRT Station (NE4/DT19) is nearby; a short walk from there.

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

  • Overview: Swee Choon is a popular dim sum restaurant offering a wide variety of affordable dim sum dishes.
  • Type of Cuisine: Dim Sum.
  • Suggested Dish: Siew Mai (Pork Dumplings).
  • Average Price: SGD 15-20 / EUR 9-12 (for a variety of dim sum).
  • Highlights: Extensive dim sum menu and late-night dining.
  • Website: Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
  • Address: 183-191 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882.
  • Getting There: Farrer Park MRT Station (NE8) is nearby; a short walk from there.