What to eat in Orchard for $10 and less
Orchard may be dubbed as the area for the affluent, a place you should avoid at all costs if you are looking to dine on a budget. But we are here to prove you wrong—here is our list of the 15 best cheap eats in Orchard that will only cost you $10 or less! Whether you’re craving a piping hot bowl of Yong Tau Foo or the comfort of a home-cooked Korean meal, we’ve got you covered.
1. Korat Thai Cafe
The key to finding Orchard Road’s cheap fixes lie in the less fancy, less decorated places. One such spot is Korat Thai Cafe, a nondescript spot serving up affordable Thai cuisine. Plus, their menu is super extensive, with over 50 dishes to choose from!
Options here include Tom Yum Fried Rice ($5.50), Garlic Pepper ($7.50), Sweet and Sour ($7.50), Basil Leaf Pork ($7.50). Otherwise, dig into a comforting bowl of Tom Yum Noodle Soup ($8.50) which boasts spicy and sour flavours, or a bowl of flavourful Phad Thai ($8.50).
Check out our Korat Thai Cafe review.
Address: 400 Orchard Road, #03-28, Orchard Tower, Singapore 238875
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10pm
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Korat Thai Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. New Station Snack Bar
New Station Snack Bar is located in Far East Plaza. If you’re familiar with their sister joint, New Station Rice Bar in Bugis, you would know just how popular the OG joint is. They sell a range of zi char-style dishes, but the one that put them on the map is their salted egg rice.
This salted egg rice, which is a non-negotiable dish to order when you’re here, is easily one of the best around. We visited their sister outlet not too long ago, so we can attest to this claim. Their delicious Salted Egg Pork Rice ($8) sees crispy, deep-fried pieces of pork drenched in a thick, savoury salted egg sauce. But if that doesn’t strike your fancy, go for dishes such as the Marmite Chicken Rice ($9), Sweet and Sour Fish Rice ($8), or Black Pepper Beef Rice ($8) which are equally as popular!
Check out our New Station Rice Bar review.
Address: 14 Scotts Road, #05-95, Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 8:45pm
Tel: 6734 2862
Website
New Station Snack Bar is not a halal-certified eatery
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3. Riverside Indonesian BBQ
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Riverside Indonesian BBQ is known for its panggang AKA grilled meats. They have numerous outlets dotted across various Kopitiams on the island, including one in Plaza Singapura and 313 Somerset! Options here include the Ayam Panggang Set ($7.80), Sotong Panggang Set ($8.50), and Ikan Panggang Set ($7.80), among others.
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Other than meat, each plate comes with rice doused in lemak curry, cabbage, a sunny-side-up, clear soup, and sambal. The grilled chicken is super raved about, known for not only being tender and juicy, but also well-marinated. Each piece is grilled to perfection over charcoal, so you know you’re getting that ultra-smoky flavour!
313 Somerset outlet
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #B3-44, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Plaza Singapura outlet
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #06-15/17, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Riverside Indonesian BBQ is a halal-certified eatery.
4. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh needs little to no introduction, with it being arguably Singapore’s most established BKT chain. Not to mention, the stall has also had a consistent spot on the Michelin Bib Gourmand for over seven years!
Though the prices of the BKT here is a leg-up compared to what you would find at more humble hawker stalls, most dishes on the menu here will still set you back less than $10. Must-order items here are the Pork Ribs Soup ($8.80++) and the Premium Loin Rib Soup ($9.80++).
The broth boasts a rich, distinctive flavour of pork bones, thanks to the long hours of simmering. It also isn’t overly peppery, which is great as it wouldn’t induce a coughing fit upon first sip. To better soak up more of that fragrant broth, order some Dough Fritters ($2.30++) AKA you tiao to dip on the side.
Check out our Song Fa Bak Kut Teh review.
Address: 176 Orchard Road, #02-29/30, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 9am, Fri 11am to 9:30am, Sat 10:30am to 9:30pm, Sun 10: 30am to 9pm
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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh is not a halal-certified eatery.
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5. Fiie’s Cafe
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Arguably one of the most well-known food joints in Lucky Plaza is Fiie’s Cafe, or you might better know the stall as the famous Mister Grumpy’s fried chicken. The nickname stems from the formidable expression the owner of the stall wears when serving customers. Though that hasn’t stopped the stall from racking up long queues of customers on the daily.
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They only have one thing on the menu, their Signature Nasi Ayam ($6.50), a simple dish of fried chicken, rice, and sambal. The star of the dish is the juicy ayam goreng AKA fried chicken, which is given a good rub in a variety of spices before it is deep-fried, lending the meat a delicious flavour.
Address: 304 Orchard Road, #06-22, Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am to 5pm
Website
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6. Orchard Yong Tau Fu
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If you’re sick of meals laden with grease and MSG, pay Orchard Yong Tau Fu at Cuppage Plaza a visit. Operated by a friendly elderly couple, the homely stall has been serving up healthy and comforting bowls of yong tau foo for almost a decade. Though prices are dependent on the amount of components you add to your dish, the minimum order here is $7 and most orders fall under $10.
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The signature soybean soup is praised for its flavourful, yet clean and light taste.
But if you’re a dry YTF over soup YTF person, their dry version is said to be equally as good! Plop in your favourite ingredients from the wide selection they have available, and drizzle their sweet and spicy sauces for a good kick!
Address: 5 Koek Road, #01-09, Cuppage Plaza, Singapore 228796
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 5:20pm
Website
Orchard Yong Tau Fu is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. SuuKee Coffee
SuuKee Coffee serves up a variety of local fare with the likes of toast, kopi, curry chicken, and more. Their space at Scotts Square is also minimalistic and cosy, the perfect place to chill and have an affordable and tasty local meal.
Other than your typical kaya toast, SuuKee Coffee also whips up a lesser-seen toast filled with orh nee or sweet taro paste. There are four versions of this: the OG Orh Nee ($3.60), the Orh Nee Butter ($3.90), the Orh Nee Chicken Floss ($4.30), and the Orh Nee Coconut Flakes ($3.90). They also have an outlet-exclusive savoury and umami-packed Salted Egg Cream ($4.80) toast, which was a favourite of ours during our visit!
Address: 6 Scotts Road, #01-11, Scotts Plaza, Singapore 228209
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 6pm
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SuuKee Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.
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8. ChilChil Thai Street Kitchen
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ChilChil Thai Street Kitchen is a restaurant located in Cineleisure Orchard serving value-for-money Thai cuisine. Indulge in familiar Thai favourites such as Creamy Prawn Omelette with Rice ($9.80), Thai Basil Pork Liver With Rice ($8.80), or Green Curry Chicken ($8.90).
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For the noodle enthusiasts, there’s also the spicy Red Tom Yum Seafood Rice Noodle ($9.80) and hearty Kway Teow Soup with Beef ($9.80), among others. Their desserts are also super popular! Go for the likes of Mango Sticky Rice ($9.80), Thai Red Ruby ($4.80), and Thai Chendol ($4.80).
Address: 8 Grange Road, #01-07, Cineleisure Orchard, Singapore 239695
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10:30pm
Website
ChilChil Thai Street Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
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9. Lucky Chicken Rice
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Stepping into Lucky Chicken Rice in Lucky Plaza would make you feel like you were transported back to the 90s. Despite being relatively old-fashioned, the eatery is extremely popular among patrons for its delicious chicken rice.
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Go for the Boneless Roast Chicken Rice ($8.50), a staple dish here. The chicken flesh is said to be tender and juicy, and when paired with the soy sauce and garlic chilli, extra flavourful. Plus, if you can’t stand your chicken served with the bone-in, you’d be happy to know that the chicken here is boneless!
Address: 304 Orchard Road, #02-110, Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238856
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm
Tel: 6738 4175
Lucky Chicken Rice is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Maddie’s Kitchen
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If you’re looking for a good place to bring the entire family for some homely zi char, consider Maddie’s Kitchen in Far East Plaza. What’s even better is that there is no service charge or GST, and the fare here is only $10 a head at best.
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If you were to order just one thing here, go for their Hainanese Curry Rice: Pork Chop Rice ($6.80), Curry Chicken Rice ($6.80), Assam Fish Rice ($9.80), or Braised Pork Belly Rice ($6.80). The curry is said to strike the right balance between fiery and fragrant, pairing well with the crispy chicken cutlet and fluffy rice.
Address: 14 Scotts Road, #02-10/11/12/13, Singapore 228213
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Website
Maddie’s Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
11. Pancakes And Friends
Broke cafe girlies, here’s an option to consider the next time you’re running low on cash: Pancakes And Friends. Adorned with vintage cartoons and video game-esque decor, you can easily grab a bite here for less than $10! The space is located within Far East Plaza.
Their menu primarily consists of bagel and pancake dishes, served on adorable pink plates for the extra Instagram-worthy vibe. For the bagel sandwiches, you can opt to have it closed, or open, which is topped with double the usual stuff.
If you’re feeling extra bougie, get the Smoked Salmon Cheese ($8). Otherwise, if you’re opting for something more simple, there’s the Cream Cheese Scallions ($6) and Egg Mayo ($7). They also offer two sweet options: the Banana Chocolate and Strawberry Chocolate, which are $6 each.
Check out our Pancakes and Friends feature.
Address: 14 Scotts Road, #01-34, Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm
Website
Pancakes And Friends is not a halal-certified eatery.
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12. Soi 47 Thai Food
Affordable Thai cuisine seems to be a recurring theme in this list, and another addition is Soi 47 Thai Food. Here you will find the usual Thai staples: Thai-style Omelette ($6.50), Green Curry with Chicken ($6.50), Masamman Chicken ($8.50), and of course Tom Yum Soup.
I believe that an indication of whether a Thai restaurant is worth a visit or not lies in their tom yum soup. But Soi 47 does not have to worry, for their Seafood Tom Yam Soup Clear ($9++) is a clear winner.
Sitting in the light broth is a medley of ingredients such as prawns, squid, mussels, mushrooms, and fried fish. They do not skimp out on the ingredients, and the soup carries a robust, tangy flavour. They also have the version with cream if that’s what you prefer.
Check out our Soi 47 Thai Food review.
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #04-08, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: Sat-Thurs 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Fri 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6555 4747
Website
Soi 47 Thai Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
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13. Veggie House
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Here to debunk the theory that vegan food is always overly expensive is Veggie House. They serve up local-inspired vegan fare, and almost everything on their menu is under $10! They are relatively well-known among the vegan community in Singapore, and have outlets all over the island including one at The Centrepoint.
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Mapo tofu, a Chinese vegetarian staple consisting of mushrooms and tofu tossed in a spicy sauce, is one of the most-ordered dishes here. You can choose from two variations of this dish: the Mapo Tofu Ramen ($10.80) and the Mapo Tofu Rice ($10.80). Else, go for their Sarawak Kolo Noodle ($7.30) which uses vegetarian minced meat and vegetarian seafood tofu.
Address: 176 Orchard Road, #01-63/64, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Tel: 6737 9000
Veggie House is not a halal-certified eatery.
14. Miss Saigon
Miss Saigon is a lil’ Vietnamese joint tucked away in a corner at Orchard Plaza serving banh mi, pho, spring rolls, and more. Another major plus is that they are open 24 hours daily which makes it the perfect late-night supper spot.
Here, you will find every variation of banh mi filling under the sun—some picks include the Salt Baked Roast Chicken ($8.90), Roasted Pork ($9.90), Meat Roll ($8.50), and there’s even a Vegetarian ($8.90) option! Further substantiate your meal with their Spring Rolls ($9.90) which are stuffed with a slew of fresh veggies.
Check out our Miss Saigon review.
Address: 150 Orchard Road, #02-56, Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Website
Miss Saigon is not a halal-certified eatery.
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15. Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho
Signs A Taste of Vietnam Pho is a casual Vietnamese restaurant occupying the basement of Orchard Gateway. While many of the pho restaurants would charge upwards of $15 for a bowl, most of the noodle dishes here are priced at just $10. Considering that a lot of time and effort goes into preparing the pho broth, I don’t usually have a problem with such prices—but the fact that they price it so affordably is a major plus for me.
Their Sliced Beef Ribeye ($10) pho is said to consist of generous amounts of thinly-sliced beef ribeye, beansprouts, spring onions, and rice noodles, soaked in a light and beefy broth. Else, they also do an excellent Chicken Pho ($10) which swaps out beef for tender, succulent pieces of chicken.
Check out our Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho review!
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #B2-22, Orchardgateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 8:30pm
Tel: 8685 4838
Website
Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Best things to eat for $10 or less in Orchard
With these affordable prices, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank to eat at Orchard again. For more affordable eats, check out our list of cheap food in the CBD for meals that cost you $30 or less. Else, read our Orchard food guide for handmade mee hoon kueh, warabimochi, and much more!
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