Lunch Is The Only Reason For Work: 7 Cheap & Good Meals In CBD Below $5
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!
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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!
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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!
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Credit: Burpple – 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!
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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.
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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
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