{"id":82889,"date":"2024-07-17T10:30:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T02:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=82889"},"modified":"2025-09-30T16:39:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:39:27","slug":"cheap-food-singapore-cbd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/cheap-food-singapore-cbd\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheap food in City Hall, Raffles Place and Telok Ayer: 12 budget eats for your next lunch break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cheap food in Singapore is always within reach, especially in City Hall, Raffles Place, and Telok Ayer, where you\u2019ll find hawker classics, hearty rice bowls, and wallet-friendly meals that don\u2019t compromise on taste. Perfect for office lunches or budget-friendly dinners, these spots prove good food doesn\u2019t need to break the bank. For more affordable bites, check out our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/affordable-executive-set-lunch-singapore\/\">set lunches in Singapore<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/affordable-restaurants-in-singapore\/\">affordable restaurants in Singapore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Best cheap CBD food options in Singapore under $10<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Ameising Memories<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s amazing \u2013 pun completely intended \u2013 that we discovered this cheap food spot in Raffles Place. The menu is packed with familiar fare, so there&#8217;s something for everyone in your lunch entourage. Go modest by getting the toast set, which includes soft-boiled eggs and a hot cup of coffee or tea. Otherwise, you can opt for hearty mains like braised pork rice ($7.80) or prawn noodles ($8.80). The delicious curry noodles will set you back at $9.80, but if you&#8217;re all about living dangerously, we say go for it.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61553972993569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ameising Memories<\/a>, #01-19\/20, CIMB Plaza, 30 Raffles Place, Singapore 048622<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Uptown Nasi Lemak<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_298194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-298194\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-298194 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/cheap-food-singapore-cbd-uptown-nasi-lemak-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Uptown Nasi Lemak | Cheap food Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/cheap-food-singapore-cbd-uptown-nasi-lemak-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/cheap-food-singapore-cbd-uptown-nasi-lemak-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/cheap-food-singapore-cbd-uptown-nasi-lemak.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-298194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Uptown Nasi Lemak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/nasi-lemak-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nasi lemak<\/a> for lunch? Oh, don\u2019t mind if we do! Sure, there are plenty of options, but you&#8217;ll always find us going back to Uptown Nasi Lemak. This halal-certified eatery serves the local fave with delish side dishes like beef rendang, sambal sotong, and crispy spiced chicken. A standard, no-frills plate costs $4.40, while anything else never goes beyond $10.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptownnasilemak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Uptown Nasi Lemak<\/a>, #01-01, Telok Ayer Coffee Shop, 121 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068590<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Ah Lock &amp; Co<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_298195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-298195\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-298195 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/cheap-food-singapore-cbd-ah-lock-co-facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"Ah Lock &amp; Co | Cheap food Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/cheap-food-singapore-cbd-ah-lock-co-facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/cheap-food-singapore-cbd-ah-lock-co-facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/cheap-food-singapore-cbd-ah-lock-co-facebook.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-298195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Ah Lock &amp; Co via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;re told this is a beloved lunch spot in the CBD, all thanks to its cheap offerings. The eatery specialises in Hakka-style grain bowls; its signature dish, which comes with chicken tofu and meatballs, long beans, and seaweed, is just shy of $10. Swap the rice for bee hoon, accompanied by chicken yong tau foo and double-boiled soy bean soup. Delicious till the last drop. Don&#8217;t worry, vegetarian friends, you&#8217;re not left out \u2013 get the veg rice bowl for your lunch.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahlocknco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ah Lock &amp; Co<\/a>, #B2-22\/23\/24, Guoco Tower, 7 Wallich Street, Singapore 078884<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Dumpling Darlings<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262969\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262969 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Dumpling-Darlings-Photography_-Dump-900x643.png\" alt=\"Dumpling Darlings | Cheap food Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Dumpling-Darlings-Photography_-Dump-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Dumpling-Darlings-Photography_-Dump-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Dumpling-Darlings-Photography_-Dump.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Dumpling Darlings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Honeycombers team lives for the generous lunch set at Dumpling Darlings. A bowl of noodles, some dumplings, and a drink &#8211; what&#8217;s not to love? If we&#8217;re being honest, we struggled to finish everything. Fret not, because you can still dine in and have bowls of delicious noodles for just $8.50. Even after tax, you&#8217;ll be spending less than 10 bucks a pop! When you&#8217;re ready to splurge, come back for the dumpling platter so you can get a taste of everything.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dumplingdarlings.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dumpling Darlings<\/a>, multiple locations including Circular Road and Amoy Street<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Little Ribbons Pasta Co.<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262971\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262971 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Little-Ribbons-Pasta-Co.-Photography_-Little-Ribbons-Pasta-Co.-via-Facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"Little Ribbons Pasta Co. | Cheap food Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Little-Ribbons-Pasta-Co.-Photography_-Little-Ribbons-Pasta-Co.-via-Facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Little-Ribbons-Pasta-Co.-Photography_-Little-Ribbons-Pasta-Co.-via-Facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Little-Ribbons-Pasta-Co.-Photography_-Little-Ribbons-Pasta-Co.-via-Facebook.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Little Ribbons Pasta Co. via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to carb-load for lunch, we&#8217;ve got the perfect place for a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/restaurants-fresh-pasta-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pasta<\/a> fix. Located in the middle of the basement at <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/funan-mall-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Funan<\/a> is Little Ribbons Pasta Co.&#8217;s kiosk. The base prices for all the sauces are under $10, so it&#8217;s super wallet-friendly. Pick a sauce, the type of pasta you want, and add toppings! Just don&#8217;t go overboard because you can easily shoot past $10 if you get too trigger-happy with the add-ons. Oh, and beware of the food coma that&#8217;ll hit after.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/littleribbonspastaco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Little Ribbons Pasta Co.<\/a>, #B2-K11, Funan, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. Arcade Fish Soup<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262972\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262972 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Arcade-Fish-Soup-Photography_-Arcade-Fish-Soup-via-Facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"Arcade Fish Soup | Cheap food Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Arcade-Fish-Soup-Photography_-Arcade-Fish-Soup-via-Facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Arcade-Fish-Soup-Photography_-Arcade-Fish-Soup-via-Facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Arcade-Fish-Soup-Photography_-Arcade-Fish-Soup-via-Facebook.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Arcade Fish Soup via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nothing beats a steaming bowl of fish soup for lunch. It&#8217;s easy, it warms your soul, and it&#8217;s delicious with or without milk. Arcade Fish Soup is an icon in the CBD for good reason because it&#8217;s been whipping up fish soup goodness since 1988! Whether you&#8217;re getting sliced or fried fish (or both), a regular bowl of soup sets you back $8.50. Add rice or noodles and you&#8217;ll have the perfect meal.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcadefishsoup.com\/arcade-fish-soup\/location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Arcade Fish Soup<\/a>, multiple locations including Marina One and Marina Bay Link Mall<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. Rokus<\/h3>\n<p>If you take a gander through <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lau-pa-sat-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lau Pa Sat<\/a>, you&#8217;ll find plenty of cheap food in Singapore&#8217;s CBD. Between the wide range of cuisines like <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/thai-food-restaurants-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/indian-restaurants-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-restaurants-food-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese<\/a>, you&#8217;ll be spoilt for choice. Got a hankering for a good <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-burgers-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">burger<\/a>? Rokus grills up fun Korean-inspired burgers. But when you&#8217;re on a budget, chow down on the classic cheeseburger for just $7.90. The juicy beef patty with melted cheese and signature sauce will fill you right up.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rokusfreedomism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rokus<\/a>, Stall 22, Lau Pa Sat, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>8. Sonny&#8217;s Pizza<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262973\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262973\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262973 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Sonnys-Pizza-Photography_-Sonnys-Pizza-via-Facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"Sonny's Pizza\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Sonnys-Pizza-Photography_-Sonnys-Pizza-via-Facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Sonnys-Pizza-Photography_-Sonnys-Pizza-via-Facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Sonnys-Pizza-Photography_-Sonnys-Pizza-via-Facebook.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Sonny&#8217;s Pizza via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Get a taste of New York at this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Singapore&#8217;s CBD. Sonny&#8217;s Pizza is unpretentious and straightforward. Everything is homemade, and there&#8217;s even a selection of craft beer for you to choose from. A single slice costs anywhere between $7 to $9. But if you have colleagues with the same cravings, go for a whole pie and split it amongst yourselves.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnyspizzas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sonny&#8217;s Pizza<\/a>, 17 Circular Road, Singapore 049373<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. Bedok Bak Chor Mee<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262974\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262974 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Bedok-Bak-Chor-Mee-Photography_-Bedok-Bak-Chor-Mee-via-Facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"Bedok Bak Chor Mee \" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Bedok-Bak-Chor-Mee-Photography_-Bedok-Bak-Chor-Mee-via-Facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Bedok-Bak-Chor-Mee-Photography_-Bedok-Bak-Chor-Mee-via-Facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Bedok-Bak-Chor-Mee-Photography_-Bedok-Bak-Chor-Mee-via-Facebook.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Bedok Bak Chor Mee via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, this place is definitely in the CBD. A little stroll down <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/circular-road-food-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circular Road<\/a> will get you there. Just look out for the yellow interior! Bowls of delicious umami minced meat noodles are yours for just $5. Pick between the dry or soup versions with thick or thin noodles and slurp away. You can even upsize to a large bowl of noodles and get sides to split with colleagues, and you&#8217;ll still be below the $10 mark.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bedokbakchormee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bedok Bak Chor Mee<\/a>, 13 Circular Road, Singapore 049369<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>10. Jai Thai<\/h3>\n<p>Looking for a cheap lunch without leaving the comfort of your office? Try Jai Thai. There are plenty of authentic Thai classics to choose from, and most dishes are under $10. This includes seafood fried rice, phad Thai, and sides like omelettes and mango salad. A bowl of green curry chicken will only set you back $8.90. And there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/vegetarian-restaurants-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vegetarian<\/a> options to choose from. Once you split delivery fees amongst your colleagues, that&#8217;s your lunch under $10 sorted.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jai-thai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jai Thai<\/a>, #01-01, An Chuan Building, 27 Purvis Street, Singapore 188604<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>11. Fu Lin Bar &amp; Kitchen<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_262976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-262976\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-262976 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Fu-Lin-Bar-Kitchen-Photography_-Fu-Lin-Bar-Kitchen-via-Facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"Fu Lin Bar &amp; Kitchen \" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Fu-Lin-Bar-Kitchen-Photography_-Fu-Lin-Bar-Kitchen-via-Facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Fu-Lin-Bar-Kitchen-Photography_-Fu-Lin-Bar-Kitchen-via-Facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/Fu-Lin-Bar-Kitchen-Photography_-Fu-Lin-Bar-Kitchen-via-Facebook.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-262976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Fu Lin Bar &amp; Kitchen via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bar by night and hipster Yong Tau Fu by day? Yep, Fu Lin\u2019s definitely caught our attention. If you\u2019re craving a good bowl of yong tau fu but want a slightly elevated experience without paying through your nose, Fu Lin is a great option. Despite the swish industrial bar decor, the lunch set with noodles or rice costs $6.50. Talk about a steal!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fulinbarandkitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fu Lin Bar &amp; Kitchen<\/a>, 127 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068596<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>12. Swissbake<\/h3>\n<p>Want something that\u2019s not overly filling for your lunch break? Head to Swissbake for the Kraftwich menu. The cafe serves a hearty selection of sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes. Despite its central CBD location, the food and beverages are reasonably priced. A turkey ham and cheese Kraftwich is priced at $9.20 while a cup of hot salted caramel latte costs $6.20. Our pick? We recommend the poached egg and turkey ham muffin ($6.90) \u2013 available during breakfast hours.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissbake.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Swissbake<\/a>, multiple locations including Clarke Quay and Harbourfront<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With these cheap food places in Singapore, you&#8217;ll keep both your stomach<em> and<\/em> wallet full!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheap food in Singapore is always within reach, especially in City Hall, Raffles Place, and Telok Ayer, where you\u2019ll find hawker classics, hearty rice bowls, and wallet-friendly meals that don\u2019t compromise on taste. Perfect for office lunches or budget-friendly dinners, these spots prove good food doesn\u2019t need to break the bank. 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