Eating out in our bustling Central Business District (CBD) is undeniably an expensive affair.
Most of the working population is aware that meal prices in the CBD are exorbitantly high. Many lament that finding cheap yet wholesome and delectable meals are almost impossible.
Or at least that is what you may think!
We have scouted every nook and cranny in the CBD district to bring you this list of cheap and good meals for $5 or less in the CBD!
1. Good Day @ Amoy Street Food Centre
Good Day is the perfect hawker stall to satisfy your persistant lunch cravings that might have started at 11am. Their signature Beef Hor Fun is literally unbeatable, in terms of both taste and price!
At just $4.50, tuck into the scrumptious bowl of hor fun that is thoroughly soaked with rich and thick black gravy. In addition, the chefs certainly do not scrimp on the beef. A generous portion of beef slices is added to the hor fun.
With an overall sweet flavour and just a slight tinge black pepper, we are pretty certain that you will have a Good Day after finishing up this meal!
Good Day
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, #01-25 Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore 069111
Operating hours: Mon – Sun, 10.30m – 7pm
2. Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee @ Amoy Street Food Centre
Crowned as one of Singapore’s Hawker Masters back in 2014, Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee is no stranger to many working around the vicinity.
Given their long legacy that has spanned several generations, expect long waits even during non-peak periods.
Topped with braised pork, fish, beansprouts and fried ngoh hiang, this bowl of goodness is priced at just $3!
If you decide to opt for additional toppings, the price goes up to either $4 or $5 respectively. Either way, you can indulge in this delectable bowl of lor mee without going over budget!
Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee
Address: Amoy Street Food Centre, #02-79/80, 7 Maxwell Rd, Singapore 069111
Operating hours: Wed – Sun, 8am – 3.30pm
3. Aussie Roll @ Chevron House
Despite being located in a relatively obscure corner at the basement of Chevron House, you’ll be surprised to find snaking queues during lunchtime here at Aussie Roll!
Originating from Australia (hence the name), this particular food stall services up delicious handmade gigantic sushi-like hand rolls, all priced between $2.60 and $2.80!
Choose from their extensive selection of hand rolls, ranging from Spicy Soy Chicken, Korean BBQ Beef to even Garlic King Prawn! Additionally, each hand roll is handmade daily using the freshest ingredients.
The wide variety of delectable hand rolls here at Aussie Roll will definitely curb your lunchtime hunger pangs without burning a hole in your pocket!
Aussie Roll
Address: 30 Raffles Place #B1-04A, Chevron House, Singapore 048622
Operating hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 7pm
Website
4. Song Kee Fishball Noodles @ Lau Pa Sat
Song Kee Fishball Noodles prides itself on their handmade fishballs that are made from pure yellowtail fish meat. Priced at a mere $4, you get a sizeable portion of mouth-watering fishball noodles!
The noodles are cooked al dente and generously tossed with lard and fried shallots. Of course, we can’t forget their signature bouncy fishballs which come separately in a soup bowl. For those who crave a little spiciness, we highly recommend adding in their chili paste. It will guarantee that your taste buds experience an extra spicy kick!
Song Kee Fishball Noodles
Address: Lau Pa Sat, Stall 19, Lau Pa Sat, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
5. Market Street Nasi Lemak @ Golden Shoe Hawker Centre
For tasty bargain food, Market Street Nasi Lemak is the stall for you!
This Malay stall offers several nasi lemak sets, with none of them exceeding the price of $3.
Tuck into your fragrant and uniquely-green coconut rice that is available for each and every of their nasi lemak set. Opt for their Set A, which comes with a crispy chicken drumstick, fried fish, ikan bilis, egg and otah.
For a smaller portion, opt for their other sets. Some sets do not come with chicken drumstick and will only set you back at just $2.50.
Market Street Nasi Lemak
Address: Golden Shoe Hawker Centre, 50 Market Street #02-24, Singapore 048940
Opening hours: Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 7.30pm; Sat 8.30am – 3pm
6. Transit Market Claypot Rice @ Golden Shoe Hawker Centre
Craving for some homely claypot rice? Satisfy your claypot cravings here at Transit Market Claypot Rice at Golden Shoe Hawker Centre.
At just $4 and $5 for the small and large portions respectively, this particular stall certainly does not compromise on the taste and portions.
A simple claypot rice paired with the requested toppings and dosed with dark soy sauce, this no-frills method of cooking is what makes this stall so popular with the office workers. The claypot rice exudes a distinctive wok hei flavour and goes well with the tender chicken slices.
Essentially, it is a simple yet savoury dish that is just under $5!
Transit Market Claypot Rice
Address: Golden Shoe Hawker Centre, 50 Market Street #03-13, Singapore 048940
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
7. The Salad Corner
The Salad Corner is THE place to dine at if you are looking for affordable and healthy meals. Their basic salad is priced at just $4.90!
Furthermore, you can choose 5 different ingredients to mix in with your salad from their extensive range of toppings and salad dressings!
On top of their delectable and affordably-priced salads, The Salad Corner allows you to pre-order a salad bowl anytime between 8am and 10.30am!
All you need to do is to drop them an sms in the format specified on their website and wait for their “OK” reply. Thereafter, skip the long queues during lunch hour and collect your salad from the cashier directly! It is that simple.
The Salad Corner
Address: Amoy Street Food Centre, #01-41, 7 Maxwell Rd, Singapore 069111
Operating hours: Mon – Fri, 9am – 7pm
Website
With a wide variety of delectable and wholesome meals in the CBD that are priced at just $5 or less, whoever said that eating out around the CBD area has to be an expensive affair?!
(Header image credit: cuisineparadise-eatout.blogspot.sg)
Also, read 15 Delectable Meals In Singapore Below $2.50 That Will Make You Question Reality
