9% GST has kicked in, which makes dining out more of a pain. What’s more: there are eateries in Singapore that are capitalising on the new tax rate to spike prices, despite cost of living issues. Thankfully, there are also a handful of restaurants in Singapore sticking to offering nett prices across their menu or absorbing the GST hike for their patrons.
Here is our guide to restaurants with nett prices.
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Get affordable yakiniku at nett prices over at Yakiniku Like, a solo dining concept with outlets around the island. Sets start from $9.90 here. For the price, you can get their Pork & Chicken Set, where you get 100g of meat, as well as a bowl of plain or bonito seaweed egg rice, soup, and kimchi or a salad. The Like Quattro Set, priced at $18.90 for 200g of meat, is a crowd fave, and comes with four different types of meat for the price.
Read our Yakiniku Like review.
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Yakiniku Like is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Marche Movenpick is a Swiss dining marketplace that has quite a unique concept—the food court has a variety of stalls selling European dishes, from paella to rosti, crepes to pork knuckles, all at nett prices. They’re great for families and often have seasonal specials during festive occasions!
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Marche Movenpick is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Tucked away in Chinatown is The Food Peeps, a hole-in-the-wall cafe that serves brunch and coffee at nett prices. Weekends do get very busy, so be wary of the waiting time. Once you make it in, though, look forward to a range of breakfast platters, pasta, and salads, including the likes of their Rendang Pasta ($18), tossed in an eight-hour rendang, and their Prawn and Avo on Toast ($17). Coffees here are also affordable, starting from just $3 for an espresso.
Address: 34 Sago Street, #01-01, Singapore 059026
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 9am to 5pm
Tel: 6970 8035
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The Food Peeps is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Craze Kitchen is a halal-certified eatery.
Fast casual restaurant Gong Yuan Mala Tang offers spicy mala soup for nett prices. You pay by weight here, so expect to spend about $10 to $15 a person. You start by choosing your soup base, from the classic Ma La to Hot and Sour Pork Bone broth, and then picking different toppings akin to DIY-ing a mala xiang guo. FYI, they have vegetarian-friendly options too!
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Gong Yuan Mala Tang is not a halal-certified eatery.
For Thai food under $15, swing by Rod Dee Thai Cafe. The nett price-only joint offers hearty Thai dishes made from natural, fresh ingredients. Their signature Red Tom Yum Soup with Seafood ($12), for instance, stars fresh seafood, including la la and large prawns, while their Crab Meat Omelette ($11) comes with fresh crab pieces. Visit during lunchtimes on weekdays and get a main, a side and a drink from just $10.80.
Rod Dee Thai Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
Katsu-an is a renowned katsudon brand boasting over 50 thriving outlets across Japan, and now, they’ve expanded to Singapore. You can get nett-priced katsu don from just $5.90 here for a medium serving. For the price, you get a bowl brimming with sweet pearl grain rice, eggs cooked with onions and in dashi, all crowned with a crispy-fried katsu cutlet. If you’re a bigger eater, you can pay $7.50 for an upgraded large version, or $9.50 for the XL serving.
Read our Katsu-an review.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-149A Tower 2, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Katsu-an is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Those looking for affordable Italian food in Singapore can swing by Pasta Loft, a cafe in Hougang serving up a range of pasta and pizzas at nett prices. There are 17 different pasta options, with prices starting from $7.90 for their classic Aglio Olio. Pizzas are slightly pricier, but still very affordable—a whole Hawaiian, for example, is just $12. Aside from their Italian dishes, Pasta Loft also has a la carte mains to share, such as Mentaiko and Cheese Fries ($7).
Read our Pasta Loft feature.
Address: 1187 Upper Serangoon Road, #01-19, Midtown Residences, Singapore 533971
Opening hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30am to 9pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 9pm, Tue 5:30pm to 9pm
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Pasta Loft is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Ang Mo Kio residents are lucky to have Kazutake Ramen in the ‘hood—not only are they a spot for affordable, nett-priced ramen, but they’re also open 24/7! The Chashu Ramen ($10.50) is a popular pick, starring house-made tonkotsu broth and thick slices of chashu. Aside from ramen, the restaurant also has different donburi and chirashi options, alongside Japanese skewers.
Read our Kazutake Ramen feature.
Address: 530 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, #01-2381, Singapore 560530
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Tel: 6322 3456
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Kazutake Ramen is not a halal-certified eatery.
Tucked away in Hillview is Wang Family Kitchen, a unique Korean restaurant that sells an affordable daily set menu for just $18.90. For the price, you get nine dishes, served banchan-style, from a menu that rotates daily, as well as a bowl of rice and soup, as well as dessert! Check their social media pages ahead of visiting if you want to know what they’re offering for the day.
Read our Wang Family Kitchen review.
Address: 1 Hillview Rise, #01-04 Hillview Community Club, Singapore 667970
Opening Hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 9pm
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Wang Family Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Hidden in ITE Ang Mo Kio is Teng Sheng, a Korean BBQ Buffet restaurant where prices start at just $18 for lunchtime and $22 for dinner on weekdays. There’s no GST nor service charge here, and for the very affordable price, you get a wide range of ingredients to choose from, whether it be meats, veggies, carbs, or cooked dishes.
Read our Teng Sheng feature.
Address: 2 Ang Mo Kio Drive, Block F, #02-09, AMK ITE Central, Singapore 567720
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Tel: 6555 1696
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Teng Sheng is not a halal-certified eatery.
PocoLoco is a well-known name in the Italian restaurant scene because they serve home-style pasta dishes and more at a fraction of the price of the restaurants in town. What’s more: you don’t pay GST or service charge here. Their Vongole Bianco, AKA spaghetti with clams in a white wine sauce, is just $14.90, while their more popular squid ink and seafood Nero Pasta will just set you back $16.90. Aside from pasta, they also serve salads, risotto, and dessert!
Address: 215F Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574349
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 10pm
Tel: 8866 4646
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PocoLoco is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Flock Cafe has been a fixture in the Tiong Bahru scene, serving up homely brunch dishes and desserts. Brunch is a popular time to visit, as they’ve got a range of sweet and savoury dishes, from their Scrambled Eggs and Croissant with Smoked Salmon or Crispy Bacon ($17.90) and Banana French Toast and Crispy Bacon ($15.80). The cafe is chill, with indoor and outdoor spaces to dine in.
Address: 78 Moh Guan Terrace, #01-25, Singapore 162078
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 8:30pm
Tel: 6536 3938
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Flock Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
Recently, acclaimed Chinese restaurant chain PUTIEN announced that all its outlets will absorb GST and service charge permanently. This means you can enjoy dishes such as the signature Red Mushroom Seafood Lor Mee ($18.80), a comforting dish prepared with 13 ingredients, including rare red mushrooms and fresh clams, without having to worry about additional charges. Other fan favourites to have at PUTIEN include Crispy Oyster ($19.80), Sweet & Sour Pork with Lychee ($16.80), and Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon ($12.80).
Read our Putien feature!
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Putien is not a halal-certified eatery.
Tokyo Soba is a cosy shop at Icon Village mall that’s home to legit soba dishes, all of which have nett prices. Try the Duck Breast Soba ($17), which uses a light-bodied dashi broth with a soy-based tare to elevate silky soba noodles and succulent duck breast. Else, try their signature Prawn Tempura Udon ($18), which comes with chunky tempura prawns, runny ajitama eggs, and a good amount of soba noodles in a comforting soup.
Read our Tokyo Soba review.
Address: 12 Gopeng Street, #01-12/13/14, Icon Village, Singapore 078877
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 10:30pm
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Tokyo Soba is not a halal-certified eatery.
For some hearty yet affordable loaded sandwiches, check out Jack Marzoni’s. This Muslim-owned cafe has 10 sandwich flavours on their menu, all under $18 nett. We recommend you try the best-selling Cheeky Tongue ($16.90), comprising braised beef tongue and cheek with kombu butter, seared tomatoes, pickled salad, fried shallots, mozzarella, and kerisik cream cheese. Another popular option is the Ayam “Ter” Bakar ($12.90), which is inspired by the popular Indonesian charcoal grilled chicken dish of the same name.
Read our Jack Marzoni’s review.
Address: 7 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199074
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 9pm
Tel: 8081 4220
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Jack Marzoni’s is a Muslim-owned eatery.
Lechon Republic’s authentic Filipino food isn’t just delicious—it’s also value for money! Just take their Chopped Lechon Meal ($12.50), which comes with a good number of chunky roast pork cubes, plain rice, two dips, as well as a drink of your choice. This excellent roast pork features in other dishes such as Lechon Sinigang ($15.50), Lechon Kare-Kare ($15.50), and Lechon Sisig ($15.50), too.
Read our Lechon Republic review.
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Lechon Republic is not a halal-certified eatery
So Good Char Chan Tang is a must-try in the Somerset area—this casual Hong Kong cafe offers a wide range of cha chaan teng bites, all at wallet-friendly prices. The menu is split into different categories: all-day dim sum, congee, and toasts are served from 8am to 8:30pm, while BBQ meats, Hong Kong noodle dishes, and other signature mains are available from 11am onwards. Some popular dishes here include the Polo Bun with Butter ($2.80), Stewed Beef Brisket Noodle ($7.80), and Double Combination BBQ Meat ($19).
Read our So Good Char Chan Tang review.
Address: 111 Somerset Road, #01-16, TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 9pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 9pm
Tel: 6493 0338
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So Good Char Chan Tang is not a halal-certified eatery.
Lavi Taco is located in the police barracks-turned-arts-enclave that is Pearl’s Hill Terrace, with a vibey alfresco dining area that’s surrounded by murals and replicas of Renaissance sculptures. While the tacos here are on the pricier side, the fact that prices are nett means you won’t be blindsided by any additional costs! Be sure to try the Masala Lamb Birria ($25) and the beef Birria ($25)—both these quesabirrias feature crispy tortilla shells that are layered with melted cheese and packed with succulent meat.
Read our Lavi Taco review.
Address: 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #01-54, Singapore 168976
Opening hours: Tue-Wed 6pm to 9:30pm, Thurs-Fri 5pm to 9:30pm, Sat-Sun 4pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 9763 8931
Website
Lavi Taco is not a halal-certified eatery.
Kim Dae Mun, with their nett prices, offers a wide selection of Korean food at reasonable prices—which is especially great considering they are located in Orchard. Try their Beancurd Soup ($10.50), better known as sundubu jjigae, which comes packed with tofu, clams, squid, prawns, and mussels all in a single stone pot. Other good dishes to try include the Chives Pancake ($5), and Spicy Pork ($11.50), which is best enjoyed with a hearty bowl of rice.
Read our Kim Dae Mun review.
Address: 100 Orchard Road, #01-03D, Concorde Shopping Mall, Singapore 238840
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 8pm
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Kim Dae Mun is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re looking for more wallet-friendly eats, check out our guide to the best cheap restaurants in Singapore, as well as our list of affordable food spots in the East.
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