Author: Priscilla Tan

7 Top Lor Mee In SG That Will Have You Return For More!

Dark, gooey and not exactly pleasing to the eye, Lor Mee can appear, well, a little unappetising. But one bite into the seemingly strange dish and who knows, you may just be as hooked on this local dish as we are.

For all our fellow Lor Mee lovers, we’ve compiled a solid list of Singapore’s best Lor Mees for you. Go ahead, embark on a food adventure! For those who are not exactly fans of this local dish, just try lor. You never know.

1. Xin Mei Xiang

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After all these years, Xin Mei Xiang ($3-$6) is sticking to its traditional roots and has since gained a large following for its Lor Mee. Punchy and flavourful, it’s a no-brainer that Makansutra listed it as one of their top 5 Lor Mee in Singapore.

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Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee
Address: 51 Old Airport Road #01-116
Opening hours: Tue & Wed, Fri to Sat: 6am – 1.45pm
Tel: 9382 2238

2. Old Bukit Purmei

At Old Bukit Purmei, the braised sauce and pork ribs are so savoury that they make your taste buds dance. The Lor Mee ($3-$4.50) here is so delicious it converted one of our acquaintances to a die hard fan. Believe it or not, he had his lunch at Old Bukit Purmei for a whole week.

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He eventually stopped frequenting the stall — not because he grew tired of eating the same food but because of the insanely long queue. This is how epic the Lor Mee is.

Old Bukit Purmei
Address: 501 West Coast Drive Food Loft
Opening hours: Wed & Thur, Sat & Sun: 7.30am – 1.30pm

3. Lorong Ah Soo

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If the rest of the Lor Mees in this list are too ordinary for you, we bring your attention to Lorong Ah Soo Lor Mee who brought a whole new meaning to the phrase, “kick it up to a notch”. Instead of the pork belly most Lor Mee lovers are accustomed to, the stall serves tender braised duck meat Lor Mee ($3), giving this dish a unique twist.

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Lorong Ah Soo Lor Mee
Address: Hainanese Village Centre, Block 105 Hougang Avenue 1, #02-51
Opening hours: Tue – Sun: 11am – 3.30pm

4. Chia Bee

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An affordable supper dish, Chia Bee Lor Mee ($3) comes with tender pork belly and smooth braising sauce.

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Chia Bee Lor Mee
Address: 10 North Bridge Road
Opening hours: Daily, 12am – 10am

5. Yuan Chun Famous

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If you’re one who lives to eat, Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee ($3) has to be on your food bucket list. This is especially if you have a fondness for thick braising sauce and scrumptious fried prawn cakes.

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Yuan Chun Famous
Address: Amoy Street Food Centre #02-79/80, 7 Maxwell Road
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 8.30am-4pm

6. Zhi Xiang Special

See those little crispy things on top of the noodles and gravy? Those are fried yam. Talk about a unique and memorable take! Unfortunately, the Lor Mee portion served at this stall is rather small ($3) so don’t be surprised if you’re still hungry after devouring it.

Piping hot with an appetising flavour, a meal here commands attention and is the ultimate choice for a kickass breakfast meal. To avoid the crowds, we recommend coming here around 10am on a Sunday morning.

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Zhi Xiang Special Lor Mee
Address: #01-49 Block 93 Lorong 4, Toa Payoh Market & Food Centre

7. Hai Tang

Despite patronising Hai Tang at 10 am on a Monday morning, we still spent 30 minutes in line for a bowl of their Lor Mee. Can you just imagine what the crowd is like during peak hours?

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For $3, you get a generous amount of noodles, ingredients, (braised meat, eggs, mushrooms) and fragrant gravy. Hai Tang’s Lor Mee is — to borrow a quote from Rob Thomas — warm like a sweater. It also tastes like home.

Sure, the service is on the slow side, but with its price, size, and quality, we’re definitely not complaining.

Address: Mei Ling Market & Food Centre, 159 Mei Ling Street #02-14
Opening hours: Daily 8am-2pm

Which stall serves the best Lor Mee in your opinion? Old Bukit Purmei? Hai Tang? None of the above? Leave your comments and let us know!

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Also read: Hipster Hawkers: 5 Stalls That Are Redefining Hawker Culture

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This Candy Store Sells The Most Peculiar Sweets – Sushi, Mahjong Tiles, & More!

If there’s a store that fulfills the “sundae and cherry on top” principle, it’s Sophisca. The specialty candy brand, which hails from Taiwan and was founded almost 20 years ago, recently opened a new outlet in Marina Square.

Known for its yummy taste (the sundae) and cheeky packaging (the cherry on top), Sophisca sells a wide variety of sweets and chocolates that would without a doubt have any customer spoilt for choice. Dubbed as “a sweet place for sweethearts”, it’s a paradise for candy fans and spunky pranksters.

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Imagine giving these sanitary pads (they’re marshmallows) as a birthday gift. Your giftee will think you’re a) a cheapskate, b) a weirdo, c) as funny as Jerry Seinfeld, or d) all of the above.

We wonder if anyone has attempted to roast these marshmallow sanitary pads during a campfire outing. It would be a sight to behold.

Here you have a first aid kit filled with different types of confectioneries. And yes, the plaster next to it is a candy, too!

Aside from the unconventional candies that make you do a double take, Sophisca also sells uniquely Singapore chocolates adorned with famous Singlish phrases.

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A great gift for foreign friends, we’d say!

The edible colouring sets are a popular choice among kids. Time to get those creative juices flowing!

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Say what?! A medicated oil candy! (And yes, that’s a fake condom sweet too, yikes!)

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Sophi’s Choco, a classic favourite among its customers.

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Peng! Mahjong fanatics need to have this in their collection.

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But the craziest one is this.

These candy condoms either make you blush or roar with laughter. The team behind Sophisca sure are a witty — not to mention kinky — bunch.

At Sophisca, you don’t just buy the candies. You buy the novelty, too.

Sophisca may be in the business for almost two decades, but you have to hand it to the company for constantly staying ahead of its competitors. Their new, fresh, out-of-the-box ideas are always a source of amazement. We can’t wait to see what they have in stores for us!

Sophisca Singapore
Address: Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-32
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 9pm

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Also read: Hello Kitty vs Pompompurin – Here’s The Low-down On Both Cafes!

8 Unbeatable Bak Kut Teh In Singapore (Pepper & Herbal)!

Last month, while presenting the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award, Taiwanese host Hu Gua jokingly grumbled about his weight to South Korean actor Park Hae Jin. The culprit behind his increased pant size?

Your favourite delicacy, bak kut teh.

It turns out that even tourists are fans of the Chinese ‘meat bone tea’! If you’re a foreigner who can’t wait to visit our sunny shores to try out our local cuisines — or a Singaporean who wants to hop on a bak kut teh adventure — get a load of this:

Pepper Version

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What do you look for in a restaurant? If your answer is efficient service and great food, then you can’t miss Song Fa. With food that tastes like home, a typical bowl of pork rib soup can cost up to $9.

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Song Fa also recently opened a new outlet at The Centrepoint. Word is, it’s modelled after the street hawker scene of the 1960s.

In addition to their grade A main and side dishes, Song Fa also serves their very own specialty tea called the King’s Garden Tea, where it’s made from chrysanthemum flowers and oolong tea leaves.

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
Address: 11 New Bridge Road, #01-01
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 9.15pm
Contact: 6533 6128

2. Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh

Not only is the food excellent, but the service is top-notch too. If you’ve been to Ya Hua — especially the Havelock branch — you would know that the crew has an exceptional memory. But enough about that, what about the food?

It’s marvellous. The pork liver and kidney are done just right. The bak kut teh is authentic, tender, and leaves you wanting more.

Ya Hua’s delectable dishes are slightly more expensive (it costs about $7.50) than the rest of the stalls in this list, but given the ambience and service quality, many say that it’s worth it.

Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh
Address: 593 Havelock Road, #01-01/02 Isetan Building
Opening hours: Sun 11am – 10pm; Tue & Thu 11am – 2am; Wed, Fri & Sat 11am – 3am; Closed on Monday
Contact: 6235 7716

3. Eunos MRT Bak Koot Teh

Eunos MRT is one of the few bak kut teh stalls that will refill their customers’ soups without them asking for it. And that’s not all. The soup is fragrant, the pork ribs are of generous size, and the youtiao is crispy.

Price starts from $5. As there aren’t enough parking lots, come around 11am to avoid disappointment. If you value taste over presentation (don’t we all?), head down to judge their bak kut teh for yourself!

Eunos MRT Bak Koot Teh
Address: 307 Changi Road
Opening hours: Uncertain

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Here’s another established bak kut teh stall in Singapore. Like Ya Hua, Founder’s bak kut teh is also on the pricey side. The soup has a pleasant, distinctive smell; and the ribs are juicy. Note: the restaurant only accepts cash!

Founder Bak Kut Teh @ Rangoon
Address: 154 Rangoon Road
Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday 9am to 11pm, Thursday to Sunday 9am to 11pm
Contact: 6292 0938
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

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Herbal Version

5. Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh

Raise your hand if you want to eat bak koot teh with a wide array of zi char dishes! Yes, it’s possible. And not only that; at Sin Heng Claypot, you get both the Teochew and Hokkien version of the meat bone tea. A full meal costs around $12.

One customer recommend eating it for supper to ensure a good night’s sleep. Keep calm and count sheep? More like, keep calm and eat bak koot teh.

Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh
Address: 439 Joo Chiat Road
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 7.30am to 4am
Contact: 6345 8754

6. Leon Kee Claypot Pork Rib Soup

At Leon Kee, you get the best of both worlds: tender pork ribs and thick, heavenly herbal broth. The Kuala Lumpur-styled bak kut teh costs $4.50. Most fans also recommend the side dishes (pig’s intestines and livers).

Leon Kee Claypot Pork Rib Soup
Address: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-18, Alexandra Village Food Centre
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm

7. Seletar Nam Hoe

I practically grew up eating Seletar Nam Hoe’s bak kut teh. It wasn’t easy finding the stall after it relocated from the Seletar Hills Market and Hawker Centre (it was demolished more than 10 years ago).

I thank my lucky stars.

Here you’ll find a generous portion of meaty pork ribs at a pocket-friendly price. The soup is hot, rich, and savoury. The ribs are so thick and tender that you won’t mind having bits of it stuck in between your teeth. At just $5, you get your money’s worth.

I suggest having your meal here at around 11am. The crowd is not as packed as early in the morning. Brace yourself for the heat!

Seletar Nam Hoe Bak Kut Teh
Address: Block 105 Hougang Avenue 1, #02-07 Hainanese Village Centre
Opening hours: Daily (close on Wednesdays) 8am till sold out
Email: [email protected]

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Who’s the star of Marsiling Lane? Why, it’s none other than Hong Ji Claypot. I reckon many fans would agree that when it comes to braised pig intestines and bak kut teh, Hong Ji is in a league of its own. If you appreciate thick, comforting soup, look no further than this!

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Most of the dishes start from $5. Side dishes like peanuts, and youtiao will set you back a dollar. Finding seats can be a hassle, as the coffee shop is small. (It is, after all, located under a HDB block.) So if you want to drop by Hong Ji Claypot, make sure you know what you’re up against (but it’s all worth it)!

Hong Ji Claypot Bak Kut Teh
Address: #01-329, Block 19 Marsiling Lane
Opening hours: 8am to 9.45pm
Contact: 9682 2614
Email: [email protected]

I’m not sure about you. But I’m heading down to one of these places tonight. Can’t wait for some warm soupy goodness!

Also Read: Stuff Yourself Silly! 7 Best Buffets Below $30

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Here’re 7 Of SG’s Best Prawn Mee – Soupy, Flavourful, Fragrant

Our local prawn mee tends to be overshadowed by other popular dishes (think: chicken rice and chilli crab). Tell a frequent visitor to our country about our hae mee, they’ll tilt their head and ask, “I beg your pardon? What’s this alien language you’re talking about?”

It’s not their fault. I reckon it’s not too late to show our love for the underrated dish. Here are 7 great stalls every prawn mee connoisseur must visit!

1. Geylang Prawn Noodle

When it comes to the best prawn mee in Singapore, you won’t forget about Geylang Prawn Noodle. At around $5 – $6, you get these medium sized freshwater prawns at superb quality. The eatery even hands out paper-made bowls for prawn shells. How’s that for recycling and cleanliness?

Judging from the usual crowd, it can be a pain in the butt to have your lunch here. If this is your first visit, consider heading down early!

Geylang Prawn Noodle
Address: 325 Upper Paya Lebar Road Quemoy Building
Contact: 9721 1571
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 8pm, Sunday 8am to 5pm

2. 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles

545 Whampoa has quite a history — the stall is helmed by a third generation hawker. Young and talented, it goes without saying that Ruifang, the boss, is a master chef. The pork meat and prawns are sensational, and the broth is the food for Gods.

One thing’s for sure, Ruifang has done her family proud.

545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles
Address: 665 Buffalo Road, Tekka Centre, #01-326
Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday 6.30am to 2pm, Thursday & Friday 6.30am to 2pm, Sunday 6.30am to 1pm
Price: $4+

3. Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee

Just the name alone gives the impression that this prawn mee is made for the king. A common dish done uncommonly well, Jalan Sultan is one of the few stalls that gives free soup re-fills. A bowl of prawn mee costs $5, while the local favourite king prawn pork rib soup can set you back around $8.

Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee
Address: 2 Jalan Ayer
Opening hours: Monday 8am to 3.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday, 8am to 3.30pm
Contact: 6748 2488

4. Albert Street Prawn Noodles

See this hearty bowl of prawn noodles? Packed with flavour and a generous portion of yellow noodles (you may have it mixed with bee hoon), this stall is one of the main highlights of the Old Airport Road Food Centre.

Albert Street Prawn Noodles
Address: #01-10, Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Road
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 6.30am to 4.30pm & 6pm to 4.30am
Contact: 9852 0881
Price: $5+

5. Beach Road Prawn Noodles

It only takes one look for your stomach to grumble for these magnificent prawns — this crunchy delicacy is begging to be eaten. Beach Road’s hae mee may be more expensive than other stalls, but judging by the crowd, it doesn’t look like anyone’s complaining.

Beach Road Prawn Noodles
Address: 370 East Coast Road
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday 9am to 4pm
Contact: 6345 7196
Price: $7+

6. Noo Cheng Adam Road Prawn Noodle

The big prawns are naturally tender and flavourful. And for good reason, because they’re freshly caught from the sea. The soup is appetising, to boot. A bowl of this prawn mee costs around $5-$6. Rumour has it that the dry version tastes better.

Noo Cheng Adam Road Prawn Noodle
Address: #01-27, Adam Road Food Centre, 2 Adam Road
Contact: 9693 7961
Opening hours: Daily 9.30am to 4pm, 6.30pm to 2am

7. Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles

There are four types of prawn mee to choose from at Wah Kee and they echo the five-multiplication table: $5, $10, $15, and $20. The $10 version is arguably the best choice of the lot.

Certainly more affordable than $15 and $20, and the portion is just right for a full meal. The garlicky soup has a tinge of spice, while the prawns are fresh and perfectly cooked. You can’t miss the prawn noodles at Wah Kee — that is, if you don’t mind queuing for at least an hour. True story.

Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles
Address: #01-15, Pek Kio Market And Food Centre, 41A Cambridge Road
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 7.30am to 2pm
Contact: 9688 3633

Getting the hunger pangs? Me too. Consider visiting these food stalls and let us know your experience on Facebook. We promise we’ll love it.

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Also Read: 13 Eateries Open All Day All Night For Your Late Night Meal!

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5 BTO Renovations So Calm & Soothing, They Put Everyone At Ease

Even though you’ve hired a professional to renovate your dream apartment from scratch, you’ve got to at least have a rough idea of the type of design you want. Help them to help you.

The brainstorming process can be stressful and time-consuming, especially when it comes to the minimalist look. The deliberate act of keeping it calm and soothing is confusing, to say the least. What to put? More importantly, what not to put?

If you feel overwhelmed by the multiple catalogs the designers are throwing at you, here are the most calm and soothing built-to-order (BTO) renovations for you to draw inspiration from.

Don’t brush them off, they just might hit you with the inspiration bolt.

1. East Coast Road (Block 309B)

A stunning living room that seems to say, “Go on, take a nap here, or binge-watch The Game of Thrones. You know you want to.” The sophisticated ceiling draws some attention, but does not overwhelm.

2. Punggol Waterway II (Block 310A)

A 3-room BTO apartment can look just as pretty as the interior of a condo. This smart approach is worth considering if you have to renovate a small space!

White backgrounds are boring, so step it up with a warm colour for the kitchen counters. A subtle design like this commands attention in its own quiet way.

3. Pasir Ris Street 51 (Block 524C)

If you want to create a playful vibe, you can’t go wrong with turquoise. The colour and wooden walls complement each other incredibly well.

4. Anchorvale Crescent (Block 336D)

False ceiling and tiling have never looked this good before.

There’s only one word to describe the unconventional shelves: brilliant.

If you want a clever way to display your impressive TV, borrow this rad design.

5. Chai Chee Road (Block 808A)

This living room is begging to be sat on. The open space and muted colours are inviting and soothing.

These 5 BTO renovations show how we can create a simple space that exudes serenity and calmness. Nothing better to look forward to after a long day of work. Are you intending to renovate your BTO? What trends or ideas do you have in mind? Let us know on our Facebook page!

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Also read: 5 Best Stores To Get A Scandinavian-Style Home Without Ikea!

Durian Lovers! The Best 5 Spots To Enjoy Your Favourite Fruit

What’s spiky on the outside and soft on the inside?

No, it’s not a cactus.

And heck no, it’s definitely not a studded, spiked leather jacket.

It’s durian.

Now that the weather is unbearable these days, we can’t help but wonder — could the ‘king of fruits’ take a hit from the heat? We sure hope not. We’re keeping our fingers and toes crossed for good measure. In the meantime, take a look at this curated list and see if any of these stalls strike your fancy.

Wonderful Durian

Wonderful Durian’s very own durians are planted in a kampung called Terentai in Malaysia. The stall is well known for its Mao Shan Wang (Mountain Cat King), Phoenix, and D24 durians. Rumour has it that a D197 Mao Shan Wang can cost up to $200++. We have no doubt that it’s delicious. The question is, are you ready to shell out hundreds of dollars for these durians?

Wonderful Durian
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Address: 147 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387469 (alongside Lorong 17 Geylang)
Contact: +65 6747 0191, +65 9446 5556
Email: [email protected]

Chong Pang City

Chong Pang City (in Yishun) is home to one of the cheapest durians in Singapore. Here, you can find different kinds of durians selling at 3 for $20, or 1 for $8. One time, a durian piece was going for 20 cents.

Pro tip: visit the stalls during the late evenings. Trust us, you don’t want to go and haggle over the price under the scorching sun.

Chong Pang City (Yishun)
Address: 105 Yishun Ring Road

Ah Seng Durian

Here, a 5.5kg of Mao Shan Wang can set you back at around $70++. Besides selling an interesting range of durians, Ah Seng also stocks traditionally homemade lime and sour plum concentrate ($12/bottle) to help with digestion and to keep the flu bug at bay — a smart move, considering durians are known to be ‘heaty’ fruits.

I see what you did there, Ah Seng.

Ah Seng Durian
Opening hours: Weekdays, 12.30pm – 8.30pm & Weekends, 12.30pm to 7pm
Address: Block 20 Ghim Moh Market, #01-119 to #01-122, Ghim Moh Road
Contact: +65 9465 6160
Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

Combat Durian Balestier

Check out the number of press coverages Combat has got! A peek at their Facebook page shows that Hong Kong legends Patrick Tse and Chow Yun Fat have had personally stopped by the stall.

Proof here:

Here, the D24 and Mao Shan Wang durians are the hot favourites. 1kg of Mao Shan Wang can cost around $25. The first bite of the creamy sweet durian is so awesome, it feels like a religious experience. The service is top-notch, to boot.

Combat Durian Balestier
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 12am
Address: 249 Balestier Road (Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong Temple)
Contact: +65 9278 9928 Linda
Email: [email protected]

Sindy Durian

This family business does not take a single break in the middle of the durian season — that’s how dedicated they are. One Facebook user recounted an experience when the queue was long and the staff wasted no time by speeding up their customer service. Another spent an hour and a half queuing for Mao Shan Wang and enthused that it was worth the wait.

This is not to be missed if you value tasty durians and impeccable service.

Sindy Durian
Address: 89 Whampoa Drive #01-835, Singapore 320089
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Contact: +65 9710 2427
Email: [email protected]

Will you be heading to any of these stalls? If your favourite durian stall is not featured, let us know on Facebook. We’re waiting to hear from you durian fanatics.

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Stuff Yourself Silly! 6 Best Buffets Below $30

Rebel Wilson famously said, “The way I was brought up, if you see a buffet, you take some home for later.”

We daresay that’s the way we feel about these cold tables. Especially when the price of the buffet is sky rocket high.

Are you sick of going through list after list of yummy buffets in Singapore, trying to find one that is pocket-friendly? Yeah, us too. But to paraphrase from Eames, it’s not impossible, it’s just bloody difficult. So, we’re here to help. After tireless sourcing, we’ve found these buffets that are below $30! They’re not just cheap, they’re delicious, to boot. Now you can buffet all day long – lunch, tea, dinner, desserts.

Tip: To avoid disappointment, email or give these restaurants a call to reserve a spot.

1. K.COOK (Korean)

Apparently, you can eat and watch K-pop music videos at the same time. How’s that for entertainment? Many regular customers keep coming back for the mouth-watering food and efficient service. Some of the restaurant’s highlights include the marinated beef short rib, chicken wings, and Korean glass noodles. Mouseover to Facebook to reserve a spot.

K.COOK Korean BBQ Buffet
Price: Lunch buffet, S$14.90++; Dinner buffet, $24.90++, add $2 on weekends, PH eve, and PH
Buffet hours: Lunch, 11.30am to 3pm; Dinner, 5.30pm to 10pm
Address: 181 Orchard Road
Opening hours: Daily 11.30am to 10pm
Contact: 6884 7282

Also read: Korean Food ‘Seoul’ Good That You’ll Visit All Day Every Day! Here Are The Best 8 Spots!

2. Bar B Q Tonight (Pakistani & Afghani)

Out of all the buffet restaurants in this list, Bar B Q Tonight has by far the highest number of positive reviews on the internet, and for good reason. The food is authentic and the dining experience is unforgettable. One Facebook user even shared, “Even after one year, I [can] still feel the taste of the lovely food.”

Famous for its kebabs, this is the place to go if you have an unfathomable bottomless stomach.

E-book your spot at this page!

Bar B Q Tonight
Price: Lunch $17++, Dinner $25++, and Sunday Brunch $25
Email: [email protected]
Stanley branch:
Address: 11 – 12 Stanley Street
Opening hours: Daily, 11am – 10.30pm
Contact: 6327 9280
Roberts Lane branch:
Address: 10 Roberts Lane
Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Contact: 6299 5210

3. Yum Cha Restaurant (Dim Sum)

Yum Cha’s weekday dim sum high tea buffet kicks off at 3pm and lasts to 6pm. If you don’t mind having an early dinner, look no further. The food is delicious and thoughtfully made. Some of its highlights are the egg tarts and garlic soft shell crab.

Yum Cha’s only downside is that the service tends to be on the slow side. No surprise there, the place is packed! Still, we’re willing to let this minor hiccup slide, because the food is glorious.

Yum Cha Restaurant
Price: $21.80++
Opening hours: Weekdays 11am – 11pm, Weekends 9am – 11pm
Address: 20 Trengganu Street, #02-01 Chinatown
Contact: 6372 1717

Also read: 9 Best Dim Sum Places In Singapore That You Won’t Feel Guilty Splurging On!

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Let this sink in for a minute: 50 ice-cream flavours with more than 40 toppings.

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Can we get a hallelujah? Dessert, here we come!

Swensen’s Ice Cream & Dessert Buffet
Price: $18.90++
Opening hours: Weekdays 10.30am – 10.30pm, Weekends & Public Holidays 10.30am – 10.30pm
Address: Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, #B1-31
Contact: 6884 5967

5. Kiseki (Japanese)

What’s that you say? You can’t afford a plane ticket to Japan to grab a bite of the delectable cuisine your friend has been raving about? Fret not, because Kiseki brings the Japanese dishes to you. The buffet restaurant has an impressive selection, such as salmon sashimi, ribeye steak, and tempura. Free-flow drinks are also included.

To reserve a spot, either give the Japanese buffet restaurant a call, or fill in the reservation form. Itadakimasu, let’s eat!

Kiseki
Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Address: 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central, #08-01/02/03
Contact: 6736 1216
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6. The RiceTable (Indonesian)

Even though the buffet does not include drinks and dessert, the selection at The RiceTable make up for it. The dishes are pretty darn fantastic. The lunch menu, comprises of 15 exotic dishes like the daging rendang (beef simmered in coconut milk), and tahu telor (an Indonesian bean curd omelette).

The dinner menu does not disappoint either. There’s the perkedel jagung (corn fritters), terong recap (eggplant) and sotong asa (squid) that will have your stomach grumbling for more.

The RiceTable
Price: All-You-Can-Eat Set Lunch at $17.85, All-You-Can-Eat Set Dinner at $28.50
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Address: 360 Orchard Road, International Building, #02-09/10
Contact: 6835 3782

After stuffing yourself silly, don’t forget to exercise and burn off all that extra energy! Don’t keep the good things to yourself! If you know of any great buffets, drop us a shout out on Facebook!

(Header credit: roy_lukito, words by writer)

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