The hustle and bustle of the CBD mostly happen during weekday lunch hours. Every weekday, streams of office ladies and gentlemen raid the area looking for grub to fuel them for the day ahead. From the quick and cheap to the payday splurge, here are the best Raffles Place food places that will cater to any budget.
Table of Contents
This one’s for fans of Chinese food: Nong Geng Ji specialises in Hunan cuisine, which is best known for its punchy flavours. If it’s your first time here, we recommend getting the crowd-favourite Stir-Fried Pork with Abalone and Chilli ($27.90++). This dish features lots of Hunan green pepper, giving the pork and baby abalone a good kick of spice.
Seafood lovers can opt for the Signature Grass Fish Fillet with Chilli ($25.90++) instead, starring flaky sliced fish mixed with a pickled chilli sauce. A word of caution, though: this has a numbing spice similar to many Sichuan dishes, so order it only if you can tolerate the heat.
Read our Nong Geng Ji feature.
Address: 16 Collyer Quay, #01-01/02, Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 9pm
Website
Nong Geng Ji is not a halal-certified eatery.
Dumpling lovers are in for a treat at Gyoza-San, a halal store selling gyoza and rice bento sets. There are eight flavours to choose from for the former, with prices ranging from $6.50 to $7.50.
Some popular picks include the Mala ($6.90) and Tom Yam Kung ($7.50); the latter comes with six pink dumplings packed with chicken and served alongside a side of tom yum sauce. FYI, all dumplings are handmade and pan-fried on a traditional Japanese cast iron pan here.
Read our Gyoza-San feature.
Address: 30 Raffles Place, #B1-29, Singapore 048622
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 3pm
Website
Gyoza-San is a halal-certified eatery.
Taiwan-famous bubble tea chain Kebuke has found a second home in Raffles Place, following their successful launch at Taste Orchard. There’s a cosy dine-in space, where you can chat with your friends and colleagues over drinks!
For something classic, get the Brown Sugar Pearl Black Tea Latte ($5.70), featuring a creamy milk base with a generous scoop of brown sugar syrup and pearl topping. But since you’re already there, we recommend trying something new: their Biscoff Black Tea ($5.60) is a Singapore-exclusive flavour that sees swirls of crunchy cookie butter mixed with black tea and fresh milk.
Read our Kebuke feature.
Address: 30 Raffles Place, #B1-01, CIMB Plaza, Singapore 048622
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 7pm
Website
Kebuke is not a halal-certified eatery.
A new kid on the Republic Plaza block is The Backyard Bakers. Many will know them for being a popular bakery on Instagram with close to 40K followers at the time of writing. Customers love their blackout brownies most, especially because there are plenty of interesting flavours to choose from.
Some unique flavours that caught our attention include the extra creamy Peanut Butter & Himalayan Pink Salt ($7.10), the sweet-salty Valrhona Dulcey & Maldon Sea Salt Flakes ($7.50), and alcohol-infused Whisky Orange & Dark Chocolate ($7.80).
Read our Backyard Bakers feature.
Address: 9 Raffles Place, #01-07, Republic Plaza, Singapore 048619
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm
Website
Backyard Bakers is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re looking for a satisfying meal in the CBD that doesn’t break the bank, head to Tsukimi Hamburg on the first floor of CapitaSpring. Here you’ll find legit Wagyu hamburg sets priced under $20, including the signature Tsukimi Hamburg Don ($14.80): short-grain rice with a 180g handmade patty made of US beef, pork, and Miyazaki Wagyu.
This is topped with grated radish and a raw Japanese egg yolk for added creaminess, along with a side of Homemade Tamago Soup.
Otherwise, if you’re out to splurge, treat yourself to the Bacon Hamburg Steak Teishoku ($18.80). Served on a hotplate, this main comes with a pork hamburg steak topped with a thick cut of bacon.
Read our Tsukimi Hamburg review.
Address: 86 Market Street, #01-05, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 9pm, Sat 10:30am to 3:30pm
Website
Tsukimi Hamburg is not a halal-certified eatery.
For a fuss-free meal that doesn’t sacrifice on flavour, check out Soup Cup, a six-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT Station. Started by an ex-MasterChef Singapore finalist, this kiosk specialises in fish soup that’s pakced with flavour, sans MSG.
Their Signature Seafood Soup ($14) is loaded with liao, namely grouper slices, clams, pork, prawns, and squid. During our visit, we found the broth slightly sweet with a rich umami taste, thanks to the eight hours of slow cooking.
If you’re not feeling that peckish, they also offer a Piccolo ($4) size that’s served in a cute coffee cup.
Check out our Soup Cup review.
Address: 16 Raffles Quay, #B1-26, Singapore 048581
Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Fri 9am to 6:30pm, Sat 10:30am to 1:30pm
Website
SoupCup is not a halal-certified eatery.
A mere three minutes by foot from Raffles Place MRT Station is Market Street Hawker Centre, which houses plenty of affordable and delicious eats. One such is Golden Nur, a family-run stall known for their Crispy Chicken Biryani ($6.50).
Only served during lunch, each portion gets you a deep-fried chicken leg that’s well-marinated, boasting a crispy crust and tender meat. This is paired with fluffy basmati rice that’s cooked with a variety of aromatics, and a bowl of curry on the side for you to enjoy.
If you’re visiting for breakfast or dinner instead, try their Egg Prata, priced at $1.70.
Read our Golden Nur review.
Address: 86 Market Street, #03-11/12, Singapore 048947
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am to 7pm
Website
Golden Nur is a Muslim-owned eatery.
Located nearby is Sol & Luna, a pretty European restaurant perched on the 17th floor of CapitaSpring. The CBD spot offers well-priced lunch sets with a view, at $42++ per person for a two-course meal, or $48++ for three.
For mains, choose the Porcini Raviolini, cooked with roasted chestnuts and saffron cream. Otherwise, go light with the Greek Style Oven Baked Sea Bass, which comes with a side of mixed salad and roasted potatoes.
Address: 88 Market Street, #17-01, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
Opening hours: Daily 7am to 10am, 11am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 11pm
Website
Sol & Luna is not a halal-certified eatery.
Kinber Kopi, a five-minute stroll from Raffles Place MRT Station, is another hidden gem in the CBD. Those on a budget can check out their assortment of sandwiches, affordably priced from just $2.90. Popular picks include the Omelette with Bacon Sandwich ($4.90) and Tuna & Egg Mayo Sandwich ($2.90). There’s even an interesting Taro with Pork Floss ($4.90) flavour, which features buttered toast sandwiching orh nee paste, paired with savoury pork floss! If you’re visiting for lunch, try their range of rice sets that are all under $8.
Find out more about Kinber Kopi.
Address: 16 Raffles Quay, #B1-33, Hong Leong Building, Singapore 048581
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 4pm
Website
Kinber Kopi is not a halal-certified eatery.
Fans of Whiskdom can now get their lava cookies and muffins at the homegrown bakery’s One Raffles Place outlet! The takeaway kiosk offers the brand’s famous bakes that come with a molten filling, including popular flavours such as Matcha Lava Cookie and Salted Dark Chocolate Brownie. Each piece is priced at $6.50!
You’ll also find a good range of loaded bagels to sort your savoury cravings, with prices ranging from $7 to $15. We recommend the Classic Beef ($12) if you can’t decide what to get.
Read about Whiskdom Raffles Place.
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #B1-06, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Tue 9:30am to 8pm, Thurs-Fri 9:30am to 6:30pm
Website
Whiskdom is not a halal-certified eatery.
Here’s a not-so-secret secret: 88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist is a unanimous favourite among the EB team. Helmed by an ex-restaurant chef, this popular stall has expanded to the CBD. Their Far East Square outlet boasts over 100 seats with a comfortable air-conditioned setting.
You’ll find the eatery’s signatures here, from their Roasted Pork + Char Siew + Roasted Duck Rice ($11) to their Premium Char Siew Wanton Noodle ($7.50). if you’re visiting in a group, get a Large ($30) meat platter to share.
Read our 88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist feature.
Address: 19 China Street, Far East Square, Singapore 049561
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 9pm
Website
88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist is not a halal-certified eatery.
Salmon Samurai offers affordable and value-for-money salmon donburi. A sister restaurant of Tanuki Raw, they target hungry office workers who have little time but want a hearty to-go meal.
At just $15.90, you can customise and create your bowl of Sockeye Bowl, which comes with one base, one deluxe topping, two standard toppings, and one salmon topping: sashimi, salmon mentaiko, garlic shoyu, salmon poke, or spicy salmon poke. Sliced fresh every day, the salmon sashimi here is a popular option.
Address: 10 Collyer Quay, #B1-08, Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 8pm
Website
Salmon Samurai is not a halal-certified eatery.
This list isn’t complete without a mention of Gochi-So Shokudo, a casual Japanese restaurant with a wide range of menu items such as rice bowls, steak, tonkatsu, and kaisendon. The most popular orders here are from the Charcoal Grill Iberico Don range. Highlights include the Iberico Black Char Siew Don ($13.90++), which stars juicy strips of char siew-style Iberico pork atop a bed of short-grain rice, complete with an onsen egg. The meat is also available as an a la carte sharing side!
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #B1-30, One Raffles Place Tower 2, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 9pm
Tel: 6536 6447
Website
Gochi-So Shokudo is not a halal-certified eatery.
The Providore in Raffles Place is a unique glasshouse cafe that is also their flagship café-cum-retail outlet. Popular orders here include the Eggs Benedict ($23.50++), featuring poached eggs, double-smoked ham, spinach, and hollandaise sauce on toasted brioche. If you prefer pancakes for breakfast, we recommend the Ricotta Pancakes ($22.50++), which comes topped with caramelised bananas, candied walnuts, and some sugar syrup.
Address: 7 Raffles Place, Singapore 048625
Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Fri 8am to 10:30pm, Wed & Sat-Sun 9am to 6pm,
Website
The Providore is not a halal-certified eatery.
Soup might be in their name, but the real stars in Souperstar are actually the healthy fusion popiah. Building from their family popiah business, the sister-owners started out Souperstar selling popiah wraps and soups, branching to salads and sandwiches later on.
The popiah wraps are handmade fresh daily, and come in a variety of flavours with the Sesame Chicken ($5.50) as the darling of the bunch. If you’re going low-carb, opt for salads or hearty soups such as Creamy Tomato Basil (from $6.50) and Souper Shroomy (from $6.50).
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #B1-11, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 8pm
Website
Souperstar is not a halal-certified eatery.
For filling Indonesian fare at hawker prices, head to Gado & Grill. They have a small branch at One Raffles Place with a simple menu of only six dishes including Gado Gado ($7.50+) and Ayam Penyet ($8.20+). Their GadoMie ($7.50+) is their most popular dish featuring Indomie-style noodles served with gado gado staples: meat, a sunny side egg, prawn chips and greens. There’s no service charge if you decide to eat in, but there are only a few seats at the outlet, so it’s best to get takeaway.
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #B1-20, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 8pm
Website
Gado & Grill is a halal-certified eatery.
Haakon has an ambitious menu ranging from poke bowls, salads, and protein platters to soba noodles, acai bowls and even brunch dishes. Fans love their Mentaiko Salmon and Soba ($15.50) and Lemongrass Chicken and Rice ($13.50) for lunch.
If you’re in the mood for something lighter, try their Classic Acai Bowl, available in two sizes: Regular ($8.90) and Large ($13.90). We found their acai base pleasant with an earthy aftertaste, pairing well with the creamy chia seed pudding.
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #01-11/12, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 7:30pm, Sat 11am to 3pm
Website
Haakon is not a halal-certified eatery.
This inconspicuous salad joint is quiet by design. Minimalist in nature, the shop has no signboard or people to take your order. You simply have to tick all that you want on their paper menu and hand it over to the people behind the counter. Each order starts with a bowl size (from $10.50) with varying amounts of base, protein, supplements (vegetables and grains), toppings and dressings. Some popular fillings include roast beef (+$1.80), caramelised mushrooms, and Sichuan tofu.
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #B1-31, One Raffles Place Tower 1, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 9pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 4pm
Website
The Daily Cut is not a halal-certified eatery.
These Raffles Place food spots will fill you up the next time you’re hankering for a meal in the CBD. Lunch will never be just the same food you’re starting to get sick of.
For more food in town, check out our Orchard Gateway food guide and Somerset food guide instead.
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, which means you can get your hands…
Here are the best restaurants in Singapore for all budgets and occasions, including affordable options…
Kada is a new dining enclave in Maxwell! The CBD spot, housed in a heritage…
Momolato has opened their second cafe at North Bridge, near Bugis MRT Station! They have…
Ushiyama Yakiniku is a restaurant in Holland Village by an ex-Waku Ghin chef. They offer…
Prada Cafe has landed in Singapore, at ION Orchard! Enjoy cakes, chocolates, coffee, savoury toasties…