Affordable Meals in Orchard

Affordable Meals in Orchard

Let’s face it, it’s difficult to find an affordable place to dine out in when you’re in the heart of town. We did the legwork so you don’t have to.

After scouring through every nook and cranny in Orchard, we present to you 16 eateries that’ll satisfy your tummy for below S$15!

1. Greenview Cafe

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Hand-stretched and pulled into bite-sized pieces, the mee hoon kuay (hand-torn noodles) are chewy and have a nice bite. Tossed in a savoury, spicy sauce, the noodles are garnished with clumps of minced pork and ikan bilis (anchovies), making the dish a simple yet comforting one.

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address:  Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road #04-96, Singapore 228213

Operating Hours: Mondays - Saturdays, 10am - 8pm; Closed on Sundays

Getting There (By Feet): 1-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

2.  RedRing Treasures

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What looks like a typical plate of chicken noodle dish is a traditional family recipe that has been handed down since 1938.

The chicken cutlets are marinated 24-hours before they’re fried to a golden-brown and served with whole egg noodles doused in a combination of broths made from over 14 ingredients, giving the dish its signature rich and wholesome flavour.

Price Range: Below S$15++

Address: Food Republic Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road Stall 6, Singapore 238877 (Under renovation, reopens 19 Nov 2017)

Operating Hours: 10am - 10pm daily

Getting There (By Feet):  9-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

3. Cross Straits

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The essence of a good fish soup boils down to its soup stock and Cross Straits has nailed theirs!

Their broth has an aromatic garlic flavour and goes extremely well with the thick chunks of fish meat and chewy white noodles. To add a unique spin to their fish soup, each bowl is also topped with bits of fried egg “crusts” (the excess charred bits of fried eggs) which adds an extra oomph to the dish.

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road #05-119, Singapore 228213

Operating Hours: 10am - 8pm daily

Getting There (By Feet): 1-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

 4. Ayam Penyet Ria (Halal)

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Crispy and succulent chicken drumstick. Check.

Fragrant sambal chili to add a spicy punch to the dish. Check.

Gold flakes of joy (i.e.crunchy golden batter bits). Check.

As one of the pioneer places to introduce Ayam Penyet to Singapore, Ayam Penyet Ria can get pretty crowded especially during the weekends, so be prepared to wait in line with locals and tourists alike!

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Lucky Plaza, 204 Orchard Road #04-25/26 Level 1, Singapore 238863

Operating Hours: 11am - 10pm daily

Getting There (By Feet): 7-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

Main Outlet (Lucky Plaza) Address: Lucky Plaza, 204 Orchard Road #04-25/26 Level 1, Singapore 238863

Opening Hours: 11am - 10pm daily

Getting There (By Feet): 7-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

5. Saveur

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Serving fine French cuisine at affordable prices, a few must-tries at Saveur would be their Saveur’s Pasta—capellini tossed with chilli oil, chopped konbu, topped with a generous sprinkling of crispy sakura ebi—and Duck Confit—duck leg served on a cloud of mashed potatoes and a side of sautéed mushrooms and orange segments.

Price Range: Below S$15++

Address: Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road #01-07B, Singapore 228213

Operating Hours: 11.30am - 9.30pm

Getting There (By Feet): 1-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

6. Hainanese Delicacy

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You can’t leave Singapore without trying one of her most iconic dishes—Hainanese Chicken Rice—and Hainanese Delicacy is where it’s at!

Whether you prefer to savour the tender chicken pieces and rice on its own, or with a drizzle of chili, black soy sauce and ginger, the chicken rice at this old-school joint will surely cure your cravings for this quintessential hawker favourite!

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road #05-116, Singapore 228213

Operating Hours: Tuesdays - Sundays, 10.15am - 8pm; Closed on Mondays

Getting There (By Feet): 1-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

7.  Riverside Indonesian BBQ (Halal)

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Each juicy chicken drumstick is chargrilled to give it a mouthwatering smoky flavour before bring drenched with curry sauce and a scrumptious sweet gravy that whets the appetite. Need we say more?

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: 313@Somerset, Orchard Road #B3-44, Singapore 238895

Operating Hours: 10am - 10pm daily

Getting There (By Feet): 16-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

8. Gyoza-Ya

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Whether you want your dumplings served with a rich mentaiko dressing, or with a slathering of melted cheese, these morsels of joy from Gyoza-Ya surely pack a punch!

Besides their gyoza, another must-try item on the menu would be the Ninniku Yaki Meshi (Japanese Garlic Fried Rice). Each grain of rice is thoroughly coated with fried egg and fried golden garlic bits, and a slight charred flavour that brings the dish together.

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn #B4-56, Singapore 238801

Operating Hours: 11.30am - 10pm

Getting There (By Feet): 3-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

9.  I Want My Noodle

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Tucked in an obscure corner of Shaw Centre, I Want My Noodle will give you your quick fix for freshly-made egg noodles!

We especially enjoy their Truffle Oil Noodles—springy noodles are enveloped in a braised sauce flavoured with a tinge of truffle-infused olive oil.  Topped off with slices of stewed black mushrooms, a slow-cooked egg, and roasted dried baby shrimps, each bite is a wonderful play of flavours without overwhelming the taste buds.

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road #03-14/15, Singapore 228208

Operating Hours: 11am - 9pm daily

Getting There (By Feet):  2-minute walk from the Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

10.  Susan Chan

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When you see a long queue even at 11am in the morning, you know it must be good. The unassuming stall serves tze char— Chinese home-style dishes—in single portions and we especially recommend their prawn paste chicken—its meat is flavourful and succulent, and the crispy skin adds a good crunch to the dish!

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road #03-85, Singapore 228213

Operating Hours: 10.30am - 8.30pm daily

Getting There (By Feet): 1-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

11.  Ofira Amazing Thai Food (Halal)

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If you’re craving for Thai food at affordable prices, Ofira Amazing Thai Food is just opposite Royal Plaza on Scotts! Nestled at the basement of Far East Plaza, the small stall is always packed with locals indulging in homecooked Thai delicacies.

Get a plate of Chicken Thai Basil Rice at only S$5.50 and pair it with a traditional Thai Milk Tea. This is one of the rare gems offering a full meal (including beverage) at less that S$10 in the heart of town!

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road #01-20, Singapore 228213

Operating Hours: Daily, 11am - 8.30pm

Getting There (By Feet): 1-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

12.  Tsuru-Koshi Udon

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If you look in the dictionary for comfort food, you’ll probably see a picture of a bowl of udon from Tsuru-Koshi Udon.

Its smooth and springy udon noodles are imported directly from Japan that is well-complemented by a light, clear broth. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, go for their Atsu Atsu Tantan Udon—chewy al dente udon served with spicy minced meat and an onsen egg.

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road #B2-01/02/03, Singapore 238872

Operating Hours: 9am - 10pm daily

Getting There (By Feet): 10-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

13.  Fisherios

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Besides the classic Brit-style, Beer Battered Fish and Chips, Fisherios also offers other unique renditions such as snapper, salmon and cod fish and they all range from S$8.90++ to S$11.90++—for its hearty portion, we’d say that this is a pretty good catch.

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Road #B204-4-2, Singapore 238873

Operating Hours: 10am - 9pm daily

Getting There (By Feet): 10-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

14.  Yentafo Kruengsonge

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Yentafo Kruengsonge specialises in Yen Ta Fo (Thai pink noodle soup), rice noodles served in a refreshing sweet and spicy broth and a generous portion of ingredients such as fishballs, tofu and black fungus, which makes it the perfect belly-warming meal.

While the light pink shade of Yen Ta Fo’s broth may appear gimmicky, the colour is actually derived from natural ingredients such as cooked Thai red rice and fermented red tofu.

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road #02-06 A/B, Singapore 239695

Operating Hours: 11am - 10pm daily

Getting There (By Feet): 16-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

15.  Bebek Goreng (Halal)

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Duck can be gamey and tricky to cook, but Bebek Goreng has mastered the art of transforming the poultry into caramel-brown meaty perfection.

Beneath its crisp exterior lay tender meat accompanied with blanched kangkong, sliced cucumber, crispy flour bits, tempeh and tahu (beancurd). But the real icing on top of the cake is the variety of sambal chili made in-house—from sambal made with green chili to sambal that’s made of sweet soy sauce with pounded chili, these sambals will add a fiery punch that completes the dish!

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road #01-42/43/44, Singapore 238863

Operating Hours: 11am - 10pm daily

Getting There (By Feet): 7-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

16.  My Favourite Cafe

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Fans of this hole-in-the-wall eatery would know to order their two signature items—juicy mushrooms braised in a heady blend of garlic, soy sauce and five-spice, and handmade fried meatballs.

Coupled with the sauces, each mouthful is a symphony of flavour without burning a hole in our pockets—it costs merely S$4.90 for 6 ingredients and one serving of a noodle of your choice!

Price Range: Below S$10++

Address: Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road #06 - 046 / 047, Singapore 238863

Operating Hours: Mondays - Saturdays, 9am - 6pm; Closed on Sundays

Getting There (By Feet): 7-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

*Prices and opening hours are subject to change without prior notice.