Dispelling the myth that food in Orchard Road is expensive and overpriced, we’re back with Part II of our three-part series! This time, we’re featuring 7 Sumptuous Western Food Places Around Orchard Road For Cheap so read on to check out our picks.
Read Part I of our series here: 7 Charming And Affordable Japanese Places Around Orchard Road That Will Leave You Feeling Blissful!
1. Cedele
At first glance, Cedele does not look like a cheap place to dine at, but their prices are in fact reasonably priced! Cedele has an extensive menu, ranging from all-day breakfast to pasta and burgers.
For a simple but wholesome meal, order their Basil Pesto Chicken Thins ($9.50) with slices of grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes and chewy melted mozarella packed between lightly toasted flatbread.
Alternatively, try their 100% Lean Beef Burger ($15.50) served with a side of green salad or sweet potato fries if you don’t mind spending a little more. Sandwiches start from $8.50, and vegetarian options such as their Tofu Miso Pasta ($13.50) are available too.
Cedele
#01-20A Paragon
#03-14 Wheelock Place
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2. Astons Specialities
Astons should be no stranger to us all! A popular haunt for both students and adults alike, Astons prides itself in offering quality food at affordable prices.
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If you only have $10 to spend, choose from their six styles of grilled chicken- Chargrill, Black Pepper, Crispy Fried, Hickory BBQ, Teriyaki, and Lemon Lime. Each piece comes served with two side dishes of your choice, and the damage is a mere $9.90.
Their spaghetti meals, which includes the soup of the day, range between $8.90 and $9.90, and fish (served with two side dishes as well) costs $10.50.
Astons Specialities
#03-04 *Scape
Daily: 11:30am – 10pm
3. 49 Seats
Did Tom Yum Pasta come to your mind when you saw this cafe’s name on our list?
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Following its success at Kreta Ayer, 49 Seats opened its second outlet at Orchard Central last year. Try their signature Tom Yum Seafood Pasta ($14.90) or Old Fashioned Fish & Chips with Al Scampi Sauce ($16.90).
Their Creamy Smoked Duck Pasta ($14.90) has also received good reviews! Other pasta dishes range from $10.90 to $13.90, and good ol’ Fish and Chips goes for $12.90.
On a side note, no, the cafe does not have 49 seats.
49 Seats
#08-08 Orchard Central
Mon-Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Sat-Sun: 11am – 10pm
4. Hot Tomato
Hot Tomato is a specialised grill house famed for offering good and filling meals.
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A plate of Carbonara or Smoked Bacon Aglio Olio will set you back $9.90. So does a dish of Rotisserie Chicken Rosemary, which comes with a side of mashed potatoes.
Their grilled menu promises you the most bang for your buck, with a green salad and a portion of spaghetti aglio olio served on the side. Your options vary from Teriyaki Chicken Chop ($8.90) to Sirloin Steak 160gsm ($11.90) and Norwegian Salmon with Mango Salsa ($11.90).
Hot Tomato
#B3-35/36 313@Somerset
Daily: 11am-10pm
5. Ambush Sausage and Pasta Bar
A casual dining establishment, Ambush serves up hearty European fare.
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They have a scrumptious selection of pasta including Smoked Duck & Pine Nut in Cream Sauce ($10.80), Salmon Fillet in Thai Basil Sauce ($11.80), and Mixed Seafood Marinara ($11.80).
For meat-lovers, get their Sausage Plate ($11.50), which gives you a pair of sausages of your choice, and a side of mashed potatoes, rosti, or pasta. Paella, which starts from $12.50, is also available here.
Ambush
#B2-01/2/4 Takashimaya
Daily: 10am-9.30pm
6. Eighteen Chefs
With an entire meal- pasta or baked rice, ice lemon tea, and ice cream- going at a mere $6.40 for students, it is no wonder that Eighteen Chefs is a hot favourite among the school-going population. Even if you don’t belong to that demographic, fret not there’s still something for you.
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How does Beef Bolognese ($8.30), Aglio Olio with Cheese Baked Mussels ($12.80), or Teriyaki Chicken ($11.80) sound? Should you want to customise your own dish, prices start from $7.80.
Eighteen Chefs
#04-02 Cineleisure Orchard
Sun-Thu: 11:30am – 10:30pm
Fri, Sat: 11:30 am – 1:00am
7. Fisherios
More Fish and Chips! Fisherios offers fuss-free dining at a kiosk for cheap. You can definitely find something here for under $10!
Choose from Breaded Fish & Chips ($6.90), Beer Battered Fish & Chips ($7.90), Salmon & Chips ($9.90), and even Shrimp & Chips ($8.90). If you don’t fancy your fish fried, there’s a grilled menu as well.
Fisherios
#B2-0404 Takashimaya
Daily: 10am-9.30pm
Stay tuned for Part III where we uncover more affordable places to eat around Orchard Road!
Read Part I of our series here: 7 Charming And Affordable Japanese Places Around Orchard Road That Will Leave You Feeling Blissful!
