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 18 best Raffles Place food places that will cater to any budget.
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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 Truffle Omuburg Teishoku ($19.80). Served on a hotplate, this main comes with a creamy omelette on paired with a pork hamburg steak, finished with a generous dollop of truffle cream.
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 3pm
Tel: 6980 8798
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 ($13) 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, Fri 9am to 3:30pm, Tue-Thurs 9am to 7pm
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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 Roti Prata, priced at just $1.20 for plain and $1.70 for egg.
Read our Golden Nur review!
Address: 86 Market Street, #03-11/12, Singapore 048947
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am to 8pm
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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 House-Made Raviolini, cooked with a hazenut butter sauce and topped with fried sage. Otherwise, go light with a fish instead; the Sea Bass ‘A La Plancha’, served with ratatouille and roasted shimeji mushrooms, is an excellent option.
Address: 88 Market Street, #17-01, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 11pm
Tel: 8031 4316
Website
Sol & Luna is not a halal-certified eatery.
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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!
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, but you can also get them in a box of six at $38.
You’ll also find a good range of loaded bagels to sort your savoury cravings. We recommend the Truffle Beef Steak ($14.90), packed with onions, ribeye slices, and truffle aioli.
Read about Whiskdom Raffles Place!
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #B1-06, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 8pm
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Whiskdom is not a halal-certified eatery.
Another One Raffles Place must-visit is Humble Bakery, a scone specialty cafe opened by ex-Bakery Brera bakers. If it’s your first time here, try their Original Scone ($3.30), a classic tea-time snack that’s best enjoyed warm.
Their Peanut Mochi ($4.80) is another popular flavour that pairs crunchy peanut paste and QQ mochi with a buttery scone base. Otherwise, their Earl Grey & Fig Scone ($3.50) is great as a mid-afternoon treat, too. Pair your scones with a cup of barista-brewed Latte ($5) or Mocha ($5.50)!
Read our Humble Bakery review.
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #02-27, One Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm, Sat 10am to 4pm
Website
Humble Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
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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 latest 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 ($6.50). if you’re visiting in a group, get a Large ($30) meat platter to share!
Read our 88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist coverage.
Address: 19 China Street, Far East Square, Singapore 049561
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 9pm
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88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist is not a halal-certified eatery.
Popular fried chicken chain Phat Fingers has an outlet in the CBD, a five-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT Station. Here you’ll be treated to Korean-style fried chicken served in a variety of dishes, from hearty rice bowls to burgers.
Their Nuclear Spicy Xtra Hot Burger ($8.99) is a must-try if you’re into spicy food. This chunky sandwich stars a huge slab of crispy chicken thigh that’s soaked in a spicy-sweet sauce, topped with house-made kimchi slaw for added crunch. For something less fiery, try the Psy’s Famous Chicken Burger ($8.99), which comes with a bulgogi glaze instead.
Check out our Phat Fingers review!
Address: 51 Telok Ayer Street, #01-03, China Square Food Centre, Singapore 048441
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 9pm
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Phat Fingers is not a halal-certified eatery.
Acai fans would be familiar with this next entry. Project Acai, which has been around since 2015, has many outlets across Singapore, including one at Lau Pa Sat. The medium Original Flower Bowl ($9.90) is ideal for days you don’t want an overly filling lunch, or if you’re in the mood for a pick-me-up during office hours.
We visited the CBD outlet during our hunt for the best acai bowls in Singapore, but sadly, found Project Acai’s base rather icy and grainy. Nonetheless, the flavour of the acai was delicious, as with the granola topping!
Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Food Folks @ Lau Pa Sat, Singapore 048582
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 8pm, Sat 11:30am to 6pm
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Project Acai is not a halal-certified eatery.
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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
Tel: 6634 8593
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Salmon Samurai is not a halal-certified eatery.
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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 ($11.50++), 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 for $13.80++!
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.
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The Providore in Raffles Place is a unique glasshouse cafe that is also their flagship café-cum-retail outlet. They serve breakfa from 8am to 11:30am on weekdays, sandwiches from 11:30am to 5pm, salads and mains from 11:30am to 10pm, along with all-day pastries for a quick snack or takeaway. Popular orders here include the Club Sandwich ($22.50++) and Lobster Mac & Cheese ($31.50++). Another crowd favourite is the Roasted Chicken Leg ($32.50+), which comes with couscous and a house-made aubergine chutney.
Address: 7 Raffles Place, Singapore 048625
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 10:30pm, Sun 9am to 6pm
Tel: 6533 1352
Website
The Providore is not a halal-certified eatery.
For a midweek lunch treat, visit Surrey Hills Deli, a two-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT Station. The Australian-inspired sandwich shop is known for their stacked sarnies, in flavours such as Hendurance ($18++): white sourdough with French poulet ham, romaine lettuce, roasted sweet potato, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, Caesar dressing, and a fried egg. There’s also the Oppor-tuna-ty ($18++) AKA tuna melt if you’re in the mood for fish.
Wash it all down with an Espresso Sparkling ($7++), a refreshing coffee beverage infused with sparkling water.
Address: 6 Battery Road, #01-02, Singapore 049909
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 6:30pm, Sat 9am to 5:30pm
Website
Surrey Hills Deli 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 ($5.20) as the darling of the bunch. If you’re going low-carb, opt for salads or hearty soups such as Creamy Tomato Basil and Souper Shroomy. The soups come in three sizes: Small ($4.50), Medium ($5.90), and Large ($7.80). But mind you, all the soups are quite indulgent—not the best for a diet.
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #B1-11, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 8pm
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Souperstar is not a halal-certified eatery.
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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 ($6.20+) and Ayam Penyet ($7.20+). Their GadoMie ($6.50+) is their most popular dish featuring Indomie-style noodles served with gado gado staples: meat, a sunny side egg, prawn chips and greens. For an extra $2, you can make this into a meal with a choice of Teh Botol or Honey Lime Juice. 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.
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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 Poke Bowl ($14.90) and Chicken Chipotle Burrito Bowl ($12.90) 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 6:30pm
Website
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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), maple dijon roasted carrots (+$1.50), and baked tempeh.
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
Tel: 6904 9656
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 Taka food hall guide instead!
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