Orchard Road is a convening point for all Singaporeans. There’s just one problem though – where exactly do you eat in Orchard? Especially if you want to avoid subpar restaurant chains, fast food, or overpriced food courts.
Well, you no longer have to fret whenever someone asks for dining suggestions in town. Eatbook reveals ten secret places you never knew about in Orchard, where they serve delectable dishes at competitive prices. So the next time you’re in town, just whip out this list and go forth and have an amazing meal!
Each of these places feature a couple of main courses below $20 but we’ve also thrown in some value picks that are slightly above the budget.
You won’t find gourmet burgers at Ollie’s, but their burgers impress with size, and generosity. Ollie’s best-seller, the Woody Wood Piper ($18.90), features a tantalising combination of a grilled portobello mushroom, monterrey jack, mesclun greens, mushroom ragout, quattro cheese, and a juicy beef patty topped with a 63˚c egg.
Other must-tries include the vintage cheese ($17.90), which is basically the Woody Wood Piper without the mushrooms, and the Muddy ($19.90), which has avocados and jalapenos in the burger. The best part is all burgers come with a side of truffle fries! While the food is not top-notch, it’s hearty and will leave you extremely satisfied.
If you’re a small eater, Ollie’s also has a range of salads available. Their signature salad ($11.90) is a delectable mix of grilled chicken, mesclun leaves, avocado, beetroot, and tomato confit served alongside a 63˚c egg and toast.
Opening hours: Daily 10am – 10pm
Address: 277 Orchard Road B2-10, Orchard Gateway Shopping Mall, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 1130am – 11pm
Address: Far East Shopping Centre #03-18/19, 545 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238882
Midpoint Orchard is pretty obscure compared to the other swanky malls in the Somerset area. However, if there’s any reason to visit this mall, it’s the authentic Indonesian noodle stall at the basement.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 9pm Sat & Sun: 11am – 9pm
Address: B1-04&05 Midpoint Orchard, 220 Orchard road, Singapore 238852
Not only does Fukuichi do great dinner bentos, they also have a decent selection of economical lunch sets from the Bara Chirashi Teishoku ($18) to Gyu Niku Shogayaki Teishoku ($18). Rather than settling for mediocre Japanese restaurant chains in Orchard, visit Fukuichi for a good quality Japanese meal! You can read about our recent review on Fukuichi here.
Opening hours: Daily 12p – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Address: Hotel Chancellor @ Orchard, #01-05, 28 Cavenagh Road, Singapore 229635 #01-05
Opening hours: 11am – 845pm
Address: Far East Plaza #05-95, 14 Scotts Road (S)228213, Singapore 228213
Not only do they have an extensive selection of tapas, they also have a value for money set lunch where you can have 2 courses at $19.90 and 3 courses at $27.90. The lack of GST and service charge makes their prices even more appealing.
Milagro’s is also a great place for group outings as the restaurant is spacious, and the food is great for sharing. If you’re coming in a larger group, opt for some tapas and paellas to share amongst your friends.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 3pm / 6pm – 10pm, Sat & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Address: 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central, #08-06/07, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: 12pm – 10pm
Address: Orchard Gateway #B2-06, 277 Orchard Road Singapore 238858
Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 10am – 9pm, Fri: 10am – 10pm, Sat: 9am – 10pm, Sun: 9am – 9pm
Address: Forum Shopping Mall #01-20/21, 583 Orchard Road, Singapore 238884
One of my favourite stalls here would be the Redhill 85 Fishball noodles ($4). The fishballs are always bouncy and fresh, while the noodles have just the right amount of firmness, acidity, and spice.
Other mouth-watering dishes to look out for include Penang Yong Kee’s char kuey teow ($5), Petaling Street KL’s hokkien mee ($6), and Queenstown traditional popiah ($3.50).
Opening hours: 1030am – 930pm
Address: B1, Tangs, 310 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238864
Mon Bijou is one of the newest kids on the Orchard block serving up French entremets and unique brunch offerings. One of the things that instantly caught my eye was their Crab Cake Benedict ($20), where two poached eggs are delicately arranged atop sauteed spinach and two moist crab cakes.
Their Sliders Trio ($22) is yet another one-of-its-kind creations featuring three different patties: a crab cake, a beef patty, and a chicken ngo hiang. Besides these appetising mains, Mon Bijou also specialises in French desserts and pastries like Yuzu Lemon Tart ($6.80), Raspberry & Lychee Macaron ($7.80), and an assortment of chocolate bon bons and pate de fruit.
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 8pm (last order at 7pm)
Address: Claymore Connect #01-19/20, 442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879
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