There’s no shortage of food options at Raffles Place – here are our top picks.
If you work in the Raffles Place area, you know the food options are abundant with an array of cuisines and proximity to other hip ‘hoods like Circular Road and Clarke Quay. The one thing you probably hate is the huge crowd that erupts when the clock strikes lunchtime. (We get it, us too.) But that’s just a testament to how good the food is! Can’t figure out where to go first? Here’s our list of top food and drink spots in Raffles Place.
Raffles Place food spots: Budget-friendly treats
1. The Good Boys @ Raffles
Healthy fast food may sound like an oxymoron, but the team behind The Good Boys is here to provide. With options like salads, acai bowls, and sourdough sandwiches, you’ll be fully nourished with tasty plates. The Hearty Bowls feature bases like salad, pasta, Japanese rice, or soba noodles, so you’re spoilt for choice. You can also build your own bowl and pick your protein, toppings, and dressing.
Must-tries: Build-your-own bowl, matcha protein shake, acai bowl
How much: Bowls start from $11
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm
Address: The Good Boys, #01-02, 20 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049319
2. Arcade Fish Soup
Ah, fish soup. It’s the quintessential lunch of choice for many who work in the CBD area. It’s quick, often cheap, and always delicious, whether you get it with or without milk. The OG that we always turn to is Arcade Fish Soup for its flavourful broth and fresh fish. Be warned, though: the queues can get really long at this spot. So if you have the option to dip out of the office early, take the chance!
Must-tries: Sliced fish soup, fried fish soup,
How much: Soup starts from $9
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11am to 3.30pm
Address: Arcade Fish Soup, #01-35, Hup Lee Cafeteria, The Arcade, 11 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049317
3. The Daily Cut
When it comes to salad bowls, nothing quite hits the spot like The Daily Cut. During lunchtime in the CBD, you’ll always find a snaking queue at this place, and for good reason! Building your bowl is made easy with the order form. All you have to do is tick off your desired ingredients and hand it to the team, who will whip it up in a jiff. Plus, with the ever-changing menu, you get new flavour options every season!
Must-tries: Pesto sauce, teriyaki chicken, sweet potato
How much: Bowls start from $10.50
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11am to 9pm; Saturday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm
Address: The Daily Cut, B1-31, One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
4. Doner Kebab Turkish
Who doesn’t love a good kebab? Especially when it’s as good as Doner Kebab Turkish’s. The brand has amassed a cult following for its delectable meats and generous portions. Everything is cooked and assembled to order, so you can enjoy a piping hot wrap slathered with a garlicky sauce. Delish!
Must-tries: Lamb, falafel, garlic yoghurt sauce
How much: Wraps start from $10
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 7pm
Address: Doner Kebab Turkish, #01-26, The Arcade, 11 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049317
5. Vibe Bistro
Classic dishes aside, Vibe Bistro also puts local spins on pasta dishes for a unique twist. We’re talking hae bee hiam linguine, Singapore crab tagliatelle, and pork rendang cutlet. This spot doesn’t skimp on the portions either. If you’re particularly famished, the lunch upgrade sets you up with a main, starter, and drink. Swing by after work to sample its array of draft beer and wines to unwind from the work week.
Must-tries: Singapore crab tagliatelle, truffle floss fries, pork rendang cutlet
How much: Mains start from $20.50
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 10pm
Address: Vibe Bistro, #01-03/04/05/06, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
6. Brotherbird Bakehouse
Croissants make the world go ‘round, and we especially love the ones at Brotherbird Bakehouse. The bakes here are oh-so buttery and come in sweet and savoury flavours to curb any craving. The iconic rocher croissant is a mainstay, but keep your eye out for new toppings that change every month. Follow along with its social media to find out the flavours on rotation and whether they’re all sold out to avoid disappointment.
Must-tries: Rocher croissant, earl grey croissant, mochi donuts
How much: Croissants start from $4.50
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Address: Brotherbird Bakehouse, B1-23, CIMB Plaza, 30 Raffles Place, Singapore 048622
7. Lucia The Brownie Bar
Brighten up dull office days with rich and fudgy goodness from Lucia The Brownie Bar. Conveniently packaged in elegant boxes of 16, 36 and 64 pieces, these bite-sized brownies are perfect for sharing with your colleagues. Plus, no refrigeration is needed, so they can be left in the pantry for an easy pick-me-up anytime.
With a wide variety of tantalising flavours such as Nutella, salted dark chocolate, peanut butter and macadamia, you’ll be happily spoilt for choice. Can’t finish an entire box? Snag a single piece for a post-lunch sweet treat instead.
Perk alert: use the promo code ’hclucia5’ when you check out on the website to score a 5% discount!
Must-tries: Nutella; salted dark chocolate; peanut butter
How much: 16-piece brownie box from $22
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm
Address: Lucia The Brownie Bar, #B1-32, CIMB Plaza, 30 Raffles Place, Singapore 048622
Raffles Place food spots: Hip halal places
8. Patrons’
Turkish delights await! Pay a visit to Patrons’ for kebabs, falafels, and Turkish desserts that are absolutely delectable. Expect generous servings of meat piled between soft and fluffy pita bread and fresh veggies. Of course, you have the option of falafels to make your meal a vegetarian one.
Must-tries: Chicken kebab, hummus
How much: Prices start from $11.90
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 7.30pm
Address: Patrons’, B1-17, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
9. Fu-Men Japanese Udon & Donburi Restaurant
It can be difficult to find Japanese food that doesn’t feature pork by-products, but we’ve done the work for you! Fu-Men Udon specialises in Hakata-style udon, which consists of soft noodles and a clear broth. You can have yours topped with fishcake, smoked duck, or beef. No matter what you pick, we bet it’ll satisfy that noodle craving you’ve been having.
Must-tries: Smoked duck udon, chicken katsu with egg rice, Japanese big fishcake udon
How much: Udon starts from $20
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11am to 8pm; Saturday, 10am – 3pm
Address: Fu-Men Japanese Udon & Donburi Restaurant, B1-17/18, Hong Leong Building, 16 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048581
10. Twyst
A hearty portion of pasta might send you into a food coma, but we’d never say no if Italian food is presented as a lunch option. Twyst offers a variety of flavours like beef bolognese, aglio olio, and alfredo sauce. But you can also pick Asian-inspired flavours like gochujang, laksa, and miso butter. If you aren’t interested in pasta, Twyst also has toasted paninis stuffed with chicken ham, mushrooms, or beef pepperoni.
Must-tries: Aglio olio, miso butter, paninis
How much: Pastas start from $8.90
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 8pm; Saturday, 10.30am – 8pm
Address: Twyst, B1-25/26, 5 Raffles Place, Singapore 048618
11. Whiskdom
Who says bagels are only meant for breakfast? Little bakery Whiskdom has branched out into the Raffles Place area to serve you delicious sweet and savoury baked goods. We’d recommend you go for bagels stuffed with ingredients like salmon and mushrooms, but there are also rice bowls available. Either way, you can leave without grabbing a sweet treat for yourself. Truth be told, the display of cookies and brownies tempts us every time.
Must-tries: Beef bagel, salmon bagel, matcha
How much: Bagels start from $10.90
Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday, 9.30am to 6.30pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 9.30am – 7pm; Friday, 9.30am – 6.30pm
Address: Whiskdom, B1-06, One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
12. Gyoza-San
Fans of gyoza can now share the love with their Muslim friends because Gyoza-San is here to cure your dumpling cravings. These traditional Japanese snacks are 100% halal certified and made without pork or lard. Instead, the dumplings are filled with chicken, prawn, or unagi that burst with flavour. For something a little heartier, we’d recommend getting the gyoza and bento set to fill your tummies.
Must-tries: Mala gyoza, chilli crab bento,
How much: Gyozas start from $5.90
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 10.30am – 3pm
Address: Gyoza-San, B1-29, 30 Raffles Place, Singapore 048622
Raffles Place food spots: For a fancy lunch or dinner with drinks
13. Highhouse
Lunch with a view? Sounds like heaven to us. If you have colleagues to impress, a lunch at Highhouse will take their breath away – trust us. Modern Pan-Asian flavours take centre stage with a range of plates and beverages thanks to executive chef Sam Chin at the helm. Lunch comes in the form of a course menu, where you can pick two to four courses. Dinner is a whole other spectacle with proteins like octopus, sakura pork belly, and wagyu.
Must-tries: Grilled octopus, That Expensive Indomie They Told You About, churros
How much: Lunch course menu starts from $48, a la carte mains start from $32
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 11.30am to 11pm; Friday, 11.30am to 3am; Saturday, 5pm to 3am
Address: Highhouse, Level 61 & 62, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
14. Kaarla
In the mood for wood-fired grilled meats? We’d recommend stopping by Kaarla for its Australian plates blended with Japanese influences. Dishes here are communal and are meant to be shared, which is great for a small team dinner. Lunch-wise, you get to pick two to three dishes from a course menu. We’d start with roasted tiger prawns or the Hokkaido scallops before tucking into mains like the kurobuta pork belly and free-range chicken. If you’re feeling super full, you can always take a walk through the lush edible garden to wake yourself up.
Must-tries: Natural pork loin, tiger prawns, Australian wagyu beef tartare, coal-roasted spiced cauliflower
How much: Lunch-course menu starts from $58, a la carte mains start from $22
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 2.30pm & 6pm to 11pm; Saturday, 11.30am to 3pm & 6pm to 11pm
Address: Kaarla, Level 51, Capitaspring, 88 Market Street, Singapore 048948
15. L’Entrecote Customs House
If you’re feeling fancy, how about popping by this French bistro for an indulgent steak frites meal? L’Entrecote serves up its famous steak doused in a secret sauce with sides of crispy fries and a green salad topped with walnuts. Don’t forget about sides like oven-roasted bone marrow and freshly shucked oysters. Couple that with the view of this alfresco resto and you’ve got the perfect date sorted!
Must-tries: Steak and fries, French onion soup, escargot
How much: Mains start from $48.80
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 10.30pm; Saturday, 5.30pm to 10.30pm; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm & 5.30pm to 10.30pm
Address: L’Entrecote Customs House, #01-01, Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323
16. Taylor Adam
We can’t do a guide to the best food in Raffles Place without including this speakeasy. A “fitting” at this unassuming spot means settling in with a killer cocktail menu and top-notch service. Once you pad your stomach with delish plates from the food menu, quench your thirst with brilliantly crafted cocktails to relax after a long day.
Must-tries: Duck confit, potato pave, seafood bouillabaisse
How much: Executive lunch menu starts from $38, a la carte dishes start from $14
Opening hours: Varies by day
Address: Taylor Adam, #01-03, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
17. Kinki
This rooftop Japanese resto is where you go for killer sashimi, unique rolls, and uber delicious donburis. Head to the restaurant to enjoy rolls topped with foie gras, wagyu, and kurobuta pork. Don’t forget to enjoy happy hour specials or original cocktails like the Geisha-rita and Naughty Kopi. Psst: we love the bottomless brunch – it’s the perfect way to unwind during the weekend.
Must-tries: Unagi claypot rice, foie gras chawanmushi, AC/DC Dynamite
How much: Set lunches start from $32, a la carte dishes start from $12
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 10.30pm
Address: Kinki, #02-02, Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323
Which of these food spots in Raffles Place are you going to try first?
