Tag Archive: Cheap Eats In Singapore

Millennium Glutinous Rice — Rare Stall In Singapore Selling Sweet & Savoury Glutinous Rice

20 March

You know a dish is endangered when allegedly only two hawker stalls across the whole nation sell it. Overshadowed by more well-known dishes, such as lor mai kai and lotus leaf-wrapped rice, is the sweet and savoury glutinous rice. Savoury glutinous rice was originally a Cantonese delicacy that sees lightly-salted glutinous rice topped with stewed peanuts and wispy fried shallots....

Chong Pang Nasi Lemak – Yishun’s Most Hidden Yet Most-Loved Nasi Lemak

5 November

A favourite to the army boys, families and even teens for their affordable yet filling nasi lemak is Chong Pang Nasi Lemak. Their selection of dishes is always extensive and never fail to fulfil any cravings! They also open late so it’s a great supper spot! We don’t mind braving some strange happenings in Yishun if we get to eat this...

18 Zion Road Char Kway Teow – One of Singapore’s Hawker Legends

18 October

When you think of local food in Singapore, dishes that pop up in your mind immediately would definitely include Nasi Lemak, Chilli Crab and of course, Char Kway Teow. So, what makes a good plate of char kway teow? The answer is wok-hei, the amount of “liao” (ingredients) and the secret black sauce that gives the dish its amazing savoury flavour!...

Zi Yean Bistro – Affordable Dim Sum With Unusual Flavours In Redhill

30 January

While we love dim sum as a late night supper, it is still traditionally a breakfast affair. Over at Zi Yean Bistro, they serve dim sum all through the day at extremely affordable prices.  Taking inspiration from the name — “Zi Yean” meaning natural in Cantonese — their chefs go light-handed on the salt and oil to best present the...

Lian Kee Bak Chor Mee – Yummy And Affordable Mee Pok Noodles At Alexandra Village Food Centre

21 May

Bak Chor Mee is one of Singapore’s most iconic foods and its a staple dish in hawker centres. This minced pork noodle dish is what you will be craving for after a long day at work or after a night of partying. Tucked in Alexandra Village Food Centre, Lian Kee Bak Chor Mee serves up humble and satisfying bowls of...

Bai Nian Niang Dou Fu – Handmade Yong Tau Foo & Mouth-Watering Chicken Wings

11 May

Nutritious, hearty and comforting, Yong Tau Foo is a Chinese dish that is pretty underrated but well-loved by the locals when they want to have a guilt-free but satisfying meal. You can find Yong Tau Foo stalls in many hawker centres and coffee shops but most are mediocre at best and certainly not worthy of a special mention. Yet, one...

Cui Xiang Yuan – Visit This Salted Egg Yolk Gem Before It Moves To Indonesia

25 April

From popular zi char establishments to the most secluded coffeeshops around Singapore, there is no stopping us from sussing out the best spots for our beloved salted egg chicken rice. Sure, we’ve tried our fair share of the stuff and had some great ones as well as some pretty disappointing ones but the hunt continues. Stumbling upon a rather secluded...

The Salted Plum – Wallet-Friendly Taiwanese Rice Bowls At Just S$10

22 March

Brought to you by the same folks that gave us delicious yet affordable Taiwanese-inspired rice bowls and the likes, Five-Ten, The Salted Plum brings to the Circular Road enclave a refreshing twist on Taiwanese-style street food but with a more extensive lunch and dinner menu—with meals mostly costing either S$5, S$10 or S$15. Although catered more towards the bustling office...

How To: Order Ma La Xiang Guo Like A Pro

25 January

Making headlines and sprouting out in hawker centres and food courts all around Singapore, ma la xiang guo is a delicacy that has evidently won the hearts of Singaporeans. A common staple in Sichuan cuisine, this mouth-numbing stir-fry comprises a wide variety of fresh ingredients that diners are able to pick out for themselves. Intimidating as it may seem with...

10 Lu Rou Fan In Singapore We Really Lu-rou-ve

11 December

Lu Rou Fan (滷肉饭) is one of the most beloved Taiwanese comfort foods that works wonders whenever we are feeling a little under the weather, or even on a regular basis when we are looking to for a satisfying meal to sate our ravishing hunger. A simple dish which is put together with braised marinated pork and steamed rice, Lu Rou...