From budget-friendly picks and halal-friendly menus to fancy restaurants and bars, there’s no shortage of food options at Raffles Place.
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.
Why trust this guide
Eating our way around Singapore is part of the job. Our food writers dine out constantly, across every neighbourhood and price point, so our recommendations come from personal experiences, not press releases. We only include places we’d go back to (or already have), and we update our guides regularly to make sure nothing on the list has slipped and all information is accurate. Honeycombers has been covering Singapore’s food scene for over 15 years, so we know what a great meal looks like here – and what doesn’t make the cut.
Where to eat in Raffles Place
If you’re searching for the best food and drinks in Raffles Place, here are our top recommendations:
- Budget-friendly pick: Arcade Fish Soup
- Wholesome salads: The Daily Cut
- Halal-certified food spot: Patrons’
- Fancy spots with good views: Highhouse
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: #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: #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: #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: #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 Singapore crab tagliatelle, chinchalok steak and seafood mee goreng. 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: #01-03/04/05/06, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
6. Grains & Co.
Who says salads are boring? Grain & Co’s wholesome grain bowls are chockful of fresh proteins, vegetables and homemade dressings that taste good and leave you feeling good. Pick from tried-and-tested combinations like the Majulah laksa bowl with laksa pasta and prawns, and Genki teriyaki with succulent chicken topped with furikake. Prefer to create your own bowl? Customisable bowls start from an affordable price of $10.90, with your choice of base, supplements, dressing and protein.
Must-tries: Genki teriyaki bowl; Majulah laksa bowl
How much: Bowls start from $10.90
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10.45am to 3.30pm
Address: B1-13, 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 eight, 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: 8-piece brownie box from $12.50
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm
Address: #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 $12.90
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 7.30pm
Address: #B1-17, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
9. Fu-Men Japanese Udon & Donburi Restaurant
It can be difficult to find Japanese food in Singapore 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 $6
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11am to 8pm; Saturday, 10am – 3pm
Address: #B1-17/18, Hong Leong Building, 16 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048581
Visit Fu-Men Japanese Udon & Donburi Restaurant
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 $9.50
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 8pm
Address: #B1-25/26, 5 Raffles Place, Singapore 048618
11. Hjh Maimunah Mini
When the Malay cuisine cravings hit, Hjh Maimunah Mini is where you can find us. Founded in the 1990s, this heritage icon is loved for its traditional, Kampung-style Malay and Indonesian cuisine. The halal-certified dishes are not only generous, but also reasonably priced for the CBD. Go for the set meals that come with hearty proteins, stir-fried vegetables and side dishes. The beef rendang and curry chicken are highly raved about for good reason.
Must-tries: Nasi padang; beef rendang
How much: A la carte food from $7; set meals from $8
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
Address: #B1-45, The Basement, Hong Leong Building, 16 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048581
Raffles Place food spots: For a fancy lunch or dinner with drinks
12. 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 Friday, 11.30am to 11pm; Saturday, 5pm to 11pm
Address: Level 61 & 62, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
13. 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, 6pm to 11pm
Address: Level 51, Capitaspring, 88 Market Street, Singapore 048948
14. Super Loco Customs House
Clock off early, and make your way to Super Loco Customs House for Mexican fare, refreshing cocktails and gorgeous Marina Bay views. This Mexican restaurant in the CBD is perfectly positioned for casual lunches with your work besties and romantic dinner dates alike. If you’re coming by for lunch, the three-course express lunch set will easily fill you up. For after-hours lounging, order sharing plates of pork ribs and charcoal-grilled chicken, and have them with some frozen margaritas.
Must-tries: Beef quesadillas; pork ribs; churros
How much: Express lunch set from $29; a la carte food from $7
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 11pm; Saturday, 12pm to 11pm; Sunday, 5pm to 11pm
Address: #01-04, Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323
Visit Super Loco Customs House
15. Taylor Adam
We can’t do a guide to the best food in Raffles Place without including this speakeasy bar. 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: Angus striploin; butter chicken with roti; masala crab toast
How much: A la carte dishes from $8; executive lunch menu from $42
Opening hours: Varies by day
Address: #01-03, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
16. 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 unagi. Don’t forget to enjoy happy hour specials or original cocktails like the Geisha In Disguise and A Night In Kyoto. Psst: we love the bottomless brunch – it’s the perfect way to unwind during the weekend.
Must-tries: Unagi claypot rice; foie gras chawanmushi; Geisha In Disguise
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: #02-02, Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best food in Raffles Place?
Raffles Place has a wide mix of food options, from quick hawker meals to cafes and restaurants. Check out our list of best food spots in Raffles Place for popular places known for convenient locations and satisfying lunch options.
What can I eat at Raffles Place for lunch?
You can find a variety of lunch options at Raffles Place, including fish soup, salad bowls, kebabs, and pasta dishes. Many spots cater to office crowds with quick, filling meals during weekdays.
Are there food options near Raffles Place MRT?
Yes, there are many food options near Raffles Place MRT, including food courts, cafes, and restaurants within walking distance. These are convenient for quick meals and takeaway during work hours.
Is Raffles Place good for affordable food?
Yes, Raffles Place offers affordable food options, especially at hawker centres and food courts. You can find budget-friendly meals alongside mid-range and premium dining spots.
What types of restaurants are in Raffles Place?
Raffles Place has a mix of local and international restaurants, including Japanese, Italian, Chinese, and fusion cuisine. This variety caters to both quick lunches and sit-down dining experiences.
Are there food courts in Raffles Place?
Yes, there are food courts in and around Raffles Place offering a wide range of cuisines. These typically feature multiple stalls serving local and international dishes in one convenient location.
Is Raffles Place suitable for quick weekday lunches?
Yes, Raffles Place is ideal for quick weekday lunches due to its high concentration of eateries and fast service options. Many places are designed to cater to office workers with limited time.
