Cheap food places in Dhoby Ghaut
Our team is always on the lookout for wallet-friendly eats, as proven by our curated guides to the best cheap restaurants and cheap cafes in Singapore. This time, we’ve compiled the best cheap food places in Dhoby Ghaut, with all dishes priced under $20.Â
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1. Takagi Ramen
Takagi Ramen is known for rolling out strange food combinations—so far, we’ve seen prawn noodles with mealworms, mala coffee, and cockles bubble tea. But the Japanese chain eatery has plenty of regular items on the menu at affordable prices, ranging from ramen to donburi. If you prefer noodles, try the classic Chashumen ($12.90) or Salted Egg Crab Ramen ($20.90) for something more interesting, though a little pricey. For rice dishes, check out the ochazuke series: Salmon Ochazuke ($9.90) is a popular one, featuring rice topped with salmon and paired with a fragrant green tea broth on the side.
Address: 11 Orchard Road, #B1-11, Dhoby Ghaut Mrt Station Exit B, Singapore 238826
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9170 7870
Website
Takagi Ramen is not a halal-certified eatery.
2. Typhoon Cafe
Fans of Taiwanese food would know of popular restaurant Typhoon Cafe. We recommend starting with the Signature Taiwanese Oyster Mee Sua ($13.90++) for a warm, comforting combination of thin vermicelli noodles and fresh, plump oysters. Pair this with the incredibly delicious San Bei Ji ($17.90++), which was a collective favourite during our visit. It’s made using soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine, with flavourful notes of ginger and basil. The claypot chicken goes well with the Crispy Fried Chicken Chop Egg Fried Rice ($13.90++) too, if you prefer rice to noodles.
Read our Typhoon Cafe review.
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #04-63/67, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Website
Typhoon Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. I’m Kim Korean BBQ
Here’s another recommendation for those who can’t get enough Korean food: I’m Kim Korean BBQ. This Korean BBQ buffet restaurant is one of the cheapest options in Singapore, where you only have to pay $18.90++ per person for lunch and $28.90++ for dinner. For 90 minutes, you can feast on a wide selection of meats, sides, and banchan, including pork belly, tteokbokki, and kimchi. While these are good enough, there’s the option to top up $8++ for premium items: marinated ribeye, honey pork collar, and beef short ribs are just some examples.Â
Address: 1 Zubir Said Drive, #01-04, School of the Arts, Singapore, Singapore 227968
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 4pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Fri 11:30am to 4pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 4pm, 5pm to 10:30pm
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I’m Kim Korean BBQ is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. 9Toast
A quick five-minute walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station is 9Toast, a cosy cafe where you’ll find toasts, sando, salad bowls, and a trendy selection of drinks. We tried the Purple Haze Latte ($7), starring a winning combination of taro, purple sweet potato, and milk. Fun fact: fresh batches of orh nee are prepared in-store daily to ensure top-notch quality. We paired our drink with the Creamy Tamago Sando ($12.50), which made for a hearty bite to have on the go. You get two thick slices of Japanese milk bread packed with smooth egg salad. There’s also Chicken Katsu Sando ($15.50), a savoury alternative to the creamy-eggy sandwich.
Read our 9Toast feature.
Address: 190 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-18, Singapore Shopping Centre, Singapore 239924
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 6pm
Website
9Toast is not a halal-certified eatery.
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5. Le Shrimp Ramen
With seven branches scattered across Singapore, Le Shrimp Ramen is a reliable restaurant to visit when you’re craving a comforting bowl of noodles. For a hearty option, get the Big Prawn & Braised Pork Rib Shrimp Ramen ($17.90++). If you don’t want to get your hands dirty, the Ebiko Prawn Paste Shrimp Ramen ($15.90++) and Prawn Dumpling Shrimp Ramen ($14.90++) are equally delicious alternatives.
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #03-01, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am to 10pm
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Le Shrimp Ramen is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Co Chung
For a quick, delicious pho fix, head to Co Chung at Plaza Singapura. A bowl of Pho Chicken Noodle Soup is priced at $14.90++, and you can add more ingredients depending on your liking. For instance, extra chicken meat costs $5.90++ more! Pho aside, there’s the crowd-favourite Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($11.90++), featuring a crispy baguette packed with marinated grilled pork, fish sauce, chilli sauce, house-made mayonnaise, pickles, and cilantro.
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B2-20, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Co Chung is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Killiney Kopitiam
Founded in 1919, Killiney Kopitiam is widely known and loved for its old-school breakfast sets comprising kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, and a cup of kopi. Many don’t know of the other offerings at their OG outlet along Killiney Road, though, including Chee Cheong Fun ($3.50) and Curry Chicken ($8.50). Don’t forget to get a cup of their Iced Coffee ($3.10) or White Coffee ($2.70) for a caffeine kick; alternatively, the Lime with Sour Plum (from $3) and Choco Dino (from $4) are caffeine-free options.Â
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Address: 67 Killiney Road, Singapore 239525
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 6pm
Website
Killiney is not a halal-certified eatery.
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8. La Jiang Shan Hotpot
Open till 6am, La Jiang Shan Hotpot is one for the books when you’re craving a steamboat buffet at the wee hours and don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars. A weekday lunch here costs $18.80++ per person, while weekday dinner and weekend meals cost $29.80++ per person. There are plenty of ingredients to choose from, including pork, mussels, fish, and quail eggs for protein. Do note that over the weekend and on weekday dinners, you get additional ingredients such as Wagyu, scallop, and pork dumplings.
Read our La Jiang Shan Hotpot review.Â
Address: 35 Selegie Road, #01-06, Parklane Shopping Mall, Singapore 188307
Opening hours: Daily 12am to 6am, 11am to 12am
Website
La Jiang Shan Hotpot is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Tsui Wah
Hailing from Hong Kong, Tsui Wah is a popular tea restaurant that specialises in breakfast items, similar to a cha chaan teng. We recommend getting the Kaya Condensed Milk Bun ($6.80++) served with a drink of your choice, available from 8:30am to 11am every day. For something different, there’s the newly added Macaroni with Borscht Soup ($9.80++), a popular breakfast dish in Hong Kong featuring tomato soup made using beef bones, lots of veggies, and macaroni.Â
Address: 2 Handy Road, #01-04, The Cathay, Singapore 229233
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
Website
Tsui Wah is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Tamoya Udon & Tempura
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Highly rated Tamoya Udon & Tempura at Plaza Singapura is the place to go for cheap Japanese food with mains under $15. You can consider the crowd-favourite Sanuki Beef Onsen Egg Udon ($12.90) for fresh house-made udon topped with tender beef slices and an onsen egg, all simmered in a signature bonito soup. For something punchier, opt for the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Udon ($12.30) instead; it features a rich and creamy broth made with house-made garlic oil.
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #06-11/12, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11:15am to 9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:15am to 10pm
Website
Tamoya Udon & Tempura is not a halal-certified eatery.
Where to go for cheap food in Dhoby Ghaut
Dhoby Ghaut is not only a treasure trove of good eats but also wallet-friendly food. We hope our list comes in handy the next time you’re looking to dine on a budget. For more good eats in the area, read our Somerset food guide and Orchard food guide.
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