Amid more modern and luxurious malls along Orchard Road, Lucky Plaza remains one of the most iconic shopping destinations in the country, and for good reason. It’s known for being a hub for the Filipino community in Singapore, with good food at every turn. Whether you’re craving lechon, bakmi, or even Chinese fare, you’ll find something to try in our list of the best Lucky Plaza food spots.
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For affordable yet delectable seafood dishes, check out Rabbit Brand Seafood Delicacies. You’ll be surprised to find set meals here that are under $10 and feature delicacies such as abalone and fish maw. Set F, for instance, which has abalone, scallop, and chicken atop a bed of moist rice, will set you back a mere $6.50+. Even the dishes above $10 are an absolute steal: Set A has Buddha Jumps Over the Wall for just $11+. All sets come with a free flow of Chinese tea, too.
Unit number: #02-114
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 9pm
Tel: 6737 9722
Website
Rabbit Brand Seafood Delicacies is not a halal-certified eatery.
LUCI’s Kitchen offers a range of Filipino dishes on its online store and physical restaurant at Lucky Plaza, but the latter has just six dishes you can order for dine-in service. Despite that, these six dishes are more than enough to give you a taste of authentic Filipino cuisine. For a dish to warm the soul, get the popular Beef Goto w/ Rice ($10), which is best described as a Filipino congee cooked with beef tripe.
Unit number: #02-58
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 8pm, Sun 10am to 8pm
Tel: 9106 7681
Website
LUCI’s Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
With six outlets across the country, Ayam Penyet Ria has become something of a household name, and it all started here at this original Lucky Plaza outlet. Its Ayam Penyet + Nasi ($8.90+) set is a perennial favourite, with its large smashed chicken thigh with crispy batter sprinkled on top. Ayam Penyet Ria isn’t just known for its chicken, however—its Bebek Bakar Sambal Matah Bali ($9.90+) set features smoky flame-grilled duck with piquant Balinese chilli.
Unit number: #04-25/26
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 8:30pm, Sun 10am to 8:30pm
Tel: 6235 7385
Website
Ayam Penyet Ria is a halal-certified eatery.
With a name like Inasal Restaurant, it’s no surprise that the most famous dish here is the classic Filipino grilled chicken dish. Its Chicken Inasal ($11) is said to be aromatic, well-marinated, and oh-so-juicy. While you’re there, don’t leave without trying desserts such as Halo Halo ($5.50) and getting some Ube Pandesal with Cheese ($6.50 for six). The latter is a Pinoy brioche bun flavoured with ube, and stuffed with creamy cheese.
Unit number: #04-49/50/51
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 8pm
Tel: 8722 5433
Website
Inasal Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
One of the more popular fast food brands in the Philippines, Shakey’s Pizza is worth a shot for any pizza fan. Its Manager’s Choice (from $21.60), which is said to be the best pizza here, features handmade crust slathered with house-made tomato sauce. It’s then topped with ham, beef, Italian sausage, green bell peppers, and onions. Another good option is the Texas Chicken BBQ (from $22.70) pizza, which features a smoky barbecue sauce, BBQ-marinated chicken, and cilantro pesto.
Read our Shakey’s Pizza review.
Unit number: #B1-38
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 9pm, Sun 9am to 9pm
Tel: 6530 3830
Website
Shakey’s Pizza is not a halal-certified eatery.
Considered by many to have the best chicken rice in Orchard, Lucky Chicken Rice is an ever-reliable dining spot in Lucky Plaza. While a simple plate of Boneless Chicken Rice ($6.50) here is far from the cheapest around, it makes for a relatively affordable meal by Orchard Road standards, and the succulent chicken and fragrant rice make it all worth it. With the Chicken Hor Fun ($6.50), the rice is swapped with hor fun, allowing you to enjoy the tasty chicken with those silky flat noodles.
Unit number: #02-110
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm
Tel: 6738 4175
Lucky Chicken Rice is not a halal-certified eatery.
While Ayam Penyet Ria specialises in chicken, Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut is known for its excellent crispy fried duck. Try the Original Crispy Fried Duck Rice ($10.90) for starters, which features a deep-fried duck thigh topped with a generous amount of flour crumbs. If you prefer your duck grilled, you can go for the Grilled Duck Rice ($10.90) instead.
Unit number: #01-42
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6734 4787
Website
Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut is a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: @geraldineyinghui98
According to my Filipino colleague Lery, the Jollibee in Lucky Plaza is the best in the country. I’ve not been to enough Jollibee outlets to be sure of this, but given Jollibee’s track record, you’re bound to get some wonderful fried chicken here. The Chickenjoy (from $6) set of chicken and your choice of sides will satisfy, but if you’d like something heartier, the Jolly Spaghetti ($8.40) set comes with pasta too—in addition to juicy fried chicken, of course.
Unit number: B1 Food Court
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Tel: 6735 5119
Website
Jollibee is a halal-certified eatery.
My Favourite Cafe is a hidden find in Orchard for affordable yong tau foo. The lowkey eatery is housed on the sixth floor of Lucky Plaza and has been around for decades. Here, you can get a bowl of simple and hearty YTF for just $6.30. Choose from all your classic YTF ingredients, from fishballs to tofu, to go with your soup and noodle or rice pick. My Favourite Cafe is also well known for their fried beef balls as well as their braised mushrooms, so be sure to add those to your order.
Read our My Favourite Cafe review.
Unit number: #06-046
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 6pm
Tel: 6734 6935
My Favourite Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: @xsaltire
Tapa is a Filipino dish starring thinly sliced cured meat—typically beef—served alongside rice as well as a fried egg, and a pickle. Get your fill at Tapa King, which serves up a range of tapa under $10. Their most popular item is the Classic ($8.30), starring traditional beef tapa, rice, and an egg. If tapa isn’t up your alley, then Tapa King has plenty of other homely Pinoy dishes to pick from, including sisig, sinigang and more.
Unit number: B1-038
Opening hours: Daily 9:30am to 9pm
Website
Tapa King is not a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: @ailinlim
Kabayan Filipino Restaurant is a casual cafeteria that serves up home-style Pinoy food. You can get over 20 different types of dishes daily, which you enjoy alongside rice. These include sinigang, longaniza and plenty more. If there are too many options to pick from, then go for the Lechon Kawali with Egg & Garlic Rice ($10.50), which includes a slab of crispy pork belly, fragrant garlic rice, and a fried egg.
Unit number: #03-25
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 8:30pm
Tel: 6738 0921
Kabayan Filipino Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
Cheeky Bee Hoon is run by a former fine dining chef, who decided to apply his culinary skills to the inventive bee hoon dishes on the menu at his hawker franchise. The Signature Cheeky Bee Hoon Set ($10.50) is a popular item on the menu here, starring soup bee hoon topped with a wide variety of meats and seafood. Dry bee hoon lovers can instead try the Dry Cheeky Bee Hoon with Braised Pork ($7.80), tossed in a savoury sauce and sambal, and served with slabs of smoky pork belly.
Read our Cheeky Bee Hoon review.
Unit number: B1-38
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 8pm
Website
Cheeky Bee Hoon is not a halal-certified eatery.
Whether you’re here to shop or are just passing through, the food options in Lucky Plaza are more than enough to satisfy everyone’s appetites. If you’re a ramen fan, check out our listicle of the 15 best ramen places in Singapore. For Hong Kong cafes worth trying, have a look at our 13 Hong Kong cafes in Singapore listicle!
Feature image adapted from @eatwherelocaleat, LUCI’s Kitchen, @bawanggorengindo.sg, @sporkandbeanz, and @shermzeats.
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