8 Best Cai Fan Deals In Singapore From As Low As S$2
Cai Fan or Cai Png is a popular Chinese delight that is essentially rice with an assortment of ingredients. A typical plate of cai fan consists of a mixture of vegetable and meat that is served along with either rice or porridge. This simple yet satisfying delight can be found in basically any hawker centre in Singapore and it is a popular go-to meal option for working adults in a hurry.
Nowadays it is very hard to find food that costs less than S$3 but here are some of the best cai fan deals that we know about that others will hate us for sharing. Here are spots where you can pile on ingredients like nobody’s business without ever worrying about burning a hole in your pockets.
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BABAS PERANAKAN
As the name suggests, Babas Peranakan is an economic rice stall that sells Peranakan dishes. Peranakan is a blend of two cultures–ethnic Chinese with Malay-influenced culture. Babas Peranakan serves authentic Peranakan sides that are tasty and mouth-watering. Be warned that there is always a long queue during peak hours so be sure to head down early!
335 Smith Street #02-225
Chinatown Complex Market & Hawker Centre
Singapore 050335
Thurs to Tues: 9am – 1.30pm
(Closed on Wednesdays)
Nearest Station: Chinatown
Photo Credit: Ang Ann Chye
CHWEE HUA MIXED VEGETABLE RICE PORRIDGE
Like all other cai fan stalls, Chwee Hua Mixed Vegetable Rice Porridge boast a wide range of dishes to choose from, including all the ‘necessities’ such as curry chicken, steamed egg and steamed fish. Simply choose the dishes that you want on top of fragrant white rice and your meal is complete. For S$2.50, you can choose two vegetables and one meat dish with rice at Chwee Hua Mixed Vegetable Rice Porridge.
Block 221B Boon Lay Place
#01-154, Boon Lay Place Food Village
Singapore 642221
Mon to Sat: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Lakeside
GUAN CHUN SENG MIXED VEGETABLE RICE
Guan Chun Seng Mixed Vegetable Rice sells homely sides like soy sauce ginger chicken, steamed egg and braised tofu–which, mind you, tastes as delicious and as comforting as home-cooked food. Unlike other cai fan stalls, the vegetables served here are really fresh and not overcooked. Definitely drop by if you are missing the taste of home!
665 Buffalo Road, #01-267
Tekka Food Centre
Singapore 210665
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 4pm
Nearest Station: Little India
JIA WEI NASI LEMAK
Nasi lemak is a Malay dish that everyone loves. However, many races have adapted their own version of it and for the Chinese, the classic plate of nasi lemak consists of coconut rice, chicken wing and egg. At Jia Wei Nasi Lemak, you can get the classic nasi lemak for S$2 or if your tummy permits, they have other sides for you to add on, which, in a way, delves away from the traditional nasi lemak dish and sort of transforms into a classic cai fan.
159 Mei Ling Street #02-17
Mei Ling Market & Food Centre
Singapore 140159
Mon to Sun: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown
LAI HENG ECONOMICAL MIXED VEGETABLE RICE
Situated in Kim Keat Palm Food Centre, a long queue can often be seen during lunch hours at Lai Heng Economical Mixed Vegetable Rice. Having been in operation for 20 years, this is definitely one of the must-try places for cai fan. For rice with two vegetables and a meat dish (S$2.20), the portions are great for the price and would leave a hungry man totally satisfied.
22 Toa Payoh Lorong 7, #01-07
Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre
Singapore 310022
Sun to Fri: 6am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh
VI JIA CHANG CHAI
VI Jia Chang Chai is definitely eye-catching due to their royal blue signboard. It is probably the cheapest deal on our list because for any three items with rice, it costs S$2. Yes, any three items, even if it means piling up your plate with only meat. So for all you meat lovers out there, you would definitely have a filling meal here!
531A Upper Cross Street, #02-34,
Hong Lim Food Centre and Market
Singapore 051531
Daily: 9am – 2pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown
YI FA MIXED VEGETABLE RICE PORRIDGE
For two vegetables and one meat dish (S$2.30), Yi Fa Mixed Vegetable Rice Porridge sells one of the most reasonably priced cai fan around. From curry chicken to healthier vegetable alternatives, there are a variety of sides for you to choose from. They give a generous amount of sides, which makes the meal really worth it.
Block 21 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh #01-298
Singapore 310021
Daily: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh
Photo Credit: James Kwang
YUMMY RICE SHOP
It is definitely hard to find cheap food in the city area, but do not fret, because Yummy Rice Shop is your saving grace. Situated in Albert Centre Market & Food Centre, this lovely cai fan place has been around for 20 years. If you are having a hard time choosing what dishes to go with your rice, this place also has set meals for you to choose from. Their Curry Chicken Set (S$3) consist of veg, luncheon meat and a chicken drumstick.
270 Queen Street #01-107
Singapore 180270
Daily: 10.30am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
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