Best Somerset food places
Most people who spend loads of time in town would probably agree that, more often than not, eating in town will burn a hole in your pocket, unless you #balling. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Instead of succumbing to fast food to save money on food in town, you can check out more budget-friendly spots. They might not be the most comfortable or atas, but they sure dish out good meals. Check out these Somerset food places the next time you hit town.
Table of Contents
- Best Somerset food places
- 1. Poke Theory
- 2. Rise Bakehouse
- 3. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
- 4. Yakiniku Like
- 5. Yuen Kee Dumpling
- 6. Morinaga Izakaya Restaurant
- 7. My Favourite Cafe
- 8. Da Shi Jia
- 9. Jtown Cafe
- 10. Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho
- 11. Ebi Bar
- 12. Miss Saigon
- 13. Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe
- 14. So Good Char Chan Tang
- 15. FYP Cafe
- 16. Doran Chicken
- 17. 49 Seats
- 18. La Pona Snack Bar
- 19. Gyoza no Ohsho
- 20. Hi Noodle
- Somerset food guide
1. Poke Theory
For those working around town, Poke Theory is probably one of the best places to grab a quick meal, as you get everything, quite literally, in a single bowl. Start with the signature bowls if you can’t decide what to get, such as the crowd-favourite O.G. Salmon ($18.50), starring a vibrant mix of shoyu salmon, honey pineapples, wakame seaweed, pickled onions and more, finished off with a touch of Umami Drizzle sauce. There’s a tuna option too, Spicy Garlic Trippin’ ($18.50): spicy garlic sesame tuna, Cajun sweet potato, edamame, corn salsa and more.
Read our Poke Theory review.
Address: 111 Somerset Road, #01-04, 111 Somerset, Singapore 238164
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 8:30pm
Tel: 6235 1041
Website
Poke Theory is not halal-certified.
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2. Rise Bakehouse
Rise Bakehouse needs no introduction; the popular cafe boasts over 20K Instagram followers and three different outlets at the time of writing. While specialty drinks and coffee are the forte here, many also visit to dine. The Truffle Mushroom Cream Pasta ($19.90+) is a safe bet, featuring white sauteed mushrooms and spaghetti doused in a rich truffle cream sauce, topped with Parmigiano Reggiano. Otherwise, the Avocado & Eggs Croast ($18.90+) is an interesting choice that swaps out regular toast for a crispy, toasty croissant, for an extra buttery crunch.
Read our Rise Bakehouse review.
Address: 111 Somerset Road, #01-05, TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 9:30am to 6:30pm, Fri-Sat 9:30am to 9:30pm
Tel: 8928 9111
Website
Rise Bakehouse is not halal-certified.
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3. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
If you’re craving a hearty, comforting meal, you won’t go wrong with Song Fa Bak Kut Teh at The Centrepoint. The Pork Ribs Soup (from $8.90) won’t disappoint, best enjoyed with a side of Braised Large Intestine ($9.50) and some rice. One of the best things about dining here is the free-flow soup—the robust, peppery broth will have you going back for seconds and thirds in no time.
Read our Song Fa Bak Kut Teh review.
Address: 176 Orchard Road, #02-29/30, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 9pm, Fri 11am to 9:30pm, Sat 10:30am to 9:30pm, Sun 10:30am to 9pm
Website
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh is not halal-certified.
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4. Yakiniku Like
For a wallet-friendly yakiniku experience, head to Yakiniku Like, where you can enjoy beef, pork, and chicken all at affordable prices. Take the Karubi Set, for instance, reasonably priced at just $15.90++ for a set that comes with rice, condiments, soup, and a side of your choice. The Pork Belly Set ($14.90++) and Sukiyaki Karubi Set ($14.90++) are equally delicious choices, the latter giving you flavour-packed, tender beef slices.
Read our Yakiniku Like review.
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #B2-01, 313@SOMERSET, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6920 4860
Website
Yakiniku Like is not halal-certified.
5. Yuen Kee Dumpling
When Yuen Kee Dumpling first opened at Fortune Centre, the eatery was met with snaking queues every day for months. Since its expansion, it’s become easier to get your hands on the noodles and dumplings—they have an outlet in Somerset too. Many diners enjoy the variety of dumplings and sauces here, such as the Shrimp and Vegetables Pork Dumplings ($9.80) and Chives and Pork Dumplings ($7.80), served in six different ways: Cantonese Style Soup, Peanut Sauce, Viral Mixed Sauce with Chilli Oil and more. What’s more, you can add on la mian or egg noodles for just $2 to enjoy with your dumplings of choice.
Read our Yuen Kee Dumpling review.
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #05-02, 313@SOMERSET, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm
Tel: 8931 9588
Website
Yuen Kee Dumpling is not halal-certified.
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6. Morinaga Izakaya Restaurant
Morinaga Izakaya is a hole-in-the-wall, no-frills eatery hidden in the basement of Midpoint Orchard, which is directly opposite Somerset MRT Station. Their Truffle Somen ($14.80++) is a popular pick for good reason. Spiked with truffle oil and topped with savoury ikura, this cold noodle dish serves as the perfect respite from the humid weather. For something to share with the table, consider the Tofu Okonomiyaki ($8.80++) and Cream Croquette ($10.80++).
Read our Morinaga Izakaya review.
Address: 220 Orchard Road, #B1-07/08, Midpoint Orchard, Singapore 238852
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10pm
Tel: 9101 3016
Website
Morinaga Izakaya Restaurant is not halal-certified.
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7. My Favourite Cafe
If you want a meal that is affordable and hearty, look no further than My Favourite Cafe at Lucky Plaza. Get a bowl of your favourite carb with six ingredients from their wide selection at $7. Alternatively, there’s a seven-ingredient option without carbs, at the same price. For its location, the food here offers a bang for your buck. Remember to get their deep-fried pork meatballs and mushrooms; those are their bestsellers for a reason.
Address: 304 Orchard Road, #06-046, Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am to 6pm
My Favourite Cafe is not halal-certified.
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8. Da Shi Jia
Da Shi Jia has changed the game by serving up Wok-fried Big Prawn White Bee Hoon (from $19.40) instead of the typical seafood white bee hoon. This dish is filled with wok hei, which makes every bite oh-so-addictive. Soaking in the prawn broth were three fresh and chewy prawns. If you want something cheaper, get their Prawn Noodle (from $7.40). Tip: ask for pork lard to add to your dish for that extra oomph.
Read our Da Shi Jia review.
Address: 89 Killiney Road, Singapore 239534
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 8908 6949
Website
Da Shi Jia is not halal-certified.
9. Jtown Cafe
My Indonesian friends love Jtown Cafe. I was recommended their Bakmie Ayam ($6.90), which is basically Indonesian chicken noodles. Made from scratch daily, their noodles are cooked al dente and tossed in a secret savoury concoction before being topped off with chicken cubes. Their Bihun Bakso ($6.90), which stars beef balls, is also popular and worth a try. Though their noodle dishes are delicious, the star of the show is truly their martabak. Served in five different flavours, their martabak is so popular among regulars that they usually sell out by 1pm. Make the effort to rush down for those delicious pancakes.
Read our Jtown Cafe review.
Address: 220 Orchard Road, #B1-04/05, Midpoint Orchard, Singapore 238852
Opening hours: Tue-Thurs 11:45am to 8pm, Fri-Sat 11:45am to 8:15pm, Sun 11:30am to 8pm
Tel: 9230 5040
Website
Jtown Cafe is not halal-certified.
10. Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho
Helmed by a deaf couple, Anthony and Angela, Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho has captured many people’s attention since its opening. Go for their Sliced Beef Ribeye + Balls ($12). Brimming with their clear and tantalising broth, this pho bowl is packed with silky smooth pho noodles, tender ribeye slices, and bouncy beef balls. It sure makes for an affordable and comforting meal in town! Other popular items include their Pork With Prawn Rolls ($7) and Grilled Chicken Banh Mi ($10).
Read our Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho review.
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #B2-15, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 8:30pm
Tel: 8685 4838
Website
Signs A Taste Of Vietnam Pho is not halal-certified.
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11. Ebi Bar
If you love prawn mee, you need to check out Ebi Bar, a gem at Cuppage Plaza. This casual eatery is known for their Modern Prawn Noodles ($15.90+), starring springy ramen-style noodles and charred prawns doused in a rich and umami-laden prawn broth. The Ebi Bar Hokkien Noodles ($19.80+), served with their signature chao ta prawns, are equally popular. Alternatively, if you’d like something lighter on the palate, consider their Pan-Seared Chicken Noodles ($10.90+) instead.
Read our Ebi Bar review.
Address: 5 Koek Road, #B1-21 Cuppage Plaza, Singapore 228796
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 9pm, Sun 11am to 6pm
Tel: 8922 1284
Website
Ebi Bar is not halal-certified.
12. Miss Saigon
If you ever find yourself in Somerset in the wee hours of the morning, hankering for Vietnamese fare, you’re in luck. Miss Saigon is a 24-hour eatery at Orchard Plaza serving up legit Vietnamese food, including banh mi chao, which is essentially a Baguette with Combo Pan ($12): tomato-based sauce with egg, sardine, meatball, and onions, served on a hot skillet with a crusty baguette loaf. The casual eatery also offers a wide range of banh mi flavours, such as Roasted Pork ($10.90) and Fried Fish Cake ($9.90), alongside rice and noodle dishes.
Check out our Miss Saigon review.
Address: 150 Orchard Road, #02-56, Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Tel: 8925 3959
Website
Miss Saigon is not halal-certified.
13. Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe
For affordable Hainanese fare in an air-conditioned setting, head to Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe at 111 Somerset. The popular homegrown cafe offers hearty mains ranging from Chicken Berempah Leg Nasi Lemak ($8.90++) and Moonlight Hor Fun ($8.90++) to Claypot Mee Tai Mak ($9.90++), an outlet-exclusive comprising chewy rice noodles with prawns, minced meat, and mushrooms in a piping-hot claypot. If you’re here for tea time, order their Milo Toast ($4++) and Sai Ka Hor (from $3++), an addictive mix of Milo and tea.
Read our Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe feature.
Address: 111 Somerset Road, #01-09, Singapore 23816
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 8.30pm
Website
Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe is not halal-certified.
14. So Good Char Chan Tang
You don’t have to break the bank for a good meal in town: just head to So Good Char Chan Tang, a popular Hong Kong eatery at 111 Somerset. If you’re here for yum cha, order their signature French Toast ($3.80), served with a slab of cold salted butter and golden syrup. For something more substantial, visit after 11am to try their Hong Kong-style mains: Baked Tomato Pork Chop Rice ($9.90), Shrimp Wanton Noodle ($7.80) and more.
Read our So Good Char Chan Tang review.
Address: 111 Somerset Road, #01-16, TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 9pm
Tel: 6493 0338
Website
So Good Char Chan Tang is not halal-certified.
15. FYP Cafe
Here’s another Orchard Central food spot to add to your list: FYP Cafe is a camping-themed cafe serving loaded bagels and hearty rice bowls, mostly priced under $20. Their Truffle Beef Bagel ($17++) is a must-try; this bagelwich stars a house-made bagel packed with sliced truffle-spiked ribeye, caramelised onions, and your choice of sauce. They’ve also got affordable don bowls such as Mentaiko Salmon ($21++), which is slightly pricier, or the Yakiniku Beef ($18++) and Truffle Chicken ($17++).
Check out our FYP Cafe review.
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #04-22, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 9:30pm, Fri 12pm to 10:30pm, Sat 11am to 10:30pm, Sun 11am to 9:30pm
Website
FYP Cafe is not halal-certified.
16. Doran Chicken
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Doran Chicken is a popular Korean eatery at Orchard Gateway with an impressive 4.9-star rating from over a thousand Google reviews at the time of writing. They specialise in Daegu-style fried chicken, where the meat is first aged with seasonings and herbs in a traditional Korean earthen pot to enhance its flavour. Choose from four seasonings: Original Fried, 1978 Soy Sauce, Dalcom Spicy, and Sweet Volcano. Prices start from $20.80++ for a 300g portion, which you can share with a friend or two.
Read our Doran Chicken feature.
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #04-19, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 9:30pm, Sat 11am to 9:30pm, Sun 12:30pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 9788 5920
Website
Doran Chicken is not halal-certified.
17. 49 Seats
Image credit: @49seats
49 Seats’ Tom Yum Seafood Pasta ($20.90+) is no new player in town. Many people have raved about this dish, talking about how consistently creamy, tangy, and spicy it is. Each plate of Tom Yum Seafood Pasta is topped with a couple of prawns, mussels, and loads of baby clams. If you can handle your spice, challenge yourself by requesting for an extra spicy plate! Alternatively, go for the Seafood Carbonara Pasta ($19.90++), which some have claimed to be the best in Singapore.
Address: 176 Orchard Road, #01-49, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 11:30pm
Tel: 8338 4949
Website
49 Seats is not halal-certified.
18. La Pona Snack Bar
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La Pona Snack Bar is a gem nestled at Orchard Plaza, a three-minute walk from Somerset MRT Station. The casual eatery is popular among night owls, as they open till 4am on most days. BTW, they’ve been around since 1986! La Pona specialises in nasi lemak–you get to choose your favourite toppings, customising your meal to your liking. The final price of your plate depends on what ingredients you pick, though patrons have commented that each serving usually costs $7 to $12.
Check out our La Pona Snack Bar feature.
Address: 150 Orchard Road, #04-53, Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10.30pm to 4am
Website
La Pona Snack Bar is not halal-certified.
19. Gyoza no Ohsho
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Located on the ground floor of Cuppage Plaza is a hole-in-the-wall eatery by the name of Gyoza no Ohsho. This hidden joint is known for its Gyoza ($6+), served pan-fried or deep-fried. Regulars say the dumpling wrapper is the perfect thickness, complementing the juicy and savoury pork filling within. If you want something more substantial, the eatery offers a great range of ramen and rice dishes too. Popular picks include Sapporo Miso Ramen ($18+) and Tokyo Shoyu Ramen ($17+).
FYI, Gyoza no Ohsho opens till 1:30am on most days!
Read our Gyoza no Ohsho review.
Address: 5 Koek Road, #01-10, Cuppage Plaza, Singapore 228796
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 1:30am, Sun 11:30am to 11:30pm
Tel: 6735 7068
Website
Gyoza no Ohsho is not halal-certified
20. Hi Noodle
Image credit: Fany via Google Maps
For affordable noodles in town, visit Hi Noodle, located in the basement of 313 Somerset. Here you’ll find hearty mains from just $6.90+, which is a steal in this economy. Highlights include Hot & Sour Vermicelli ($6.90+), Pickled Vegetable Fish Noodle ($10.90+), and Scallion Oil Shrimp Noodle ($9.90+). The most expensive item on the menu is the Garlic Crayfish Noodle ($18.90+), featuring a sweet, tangy, and spicy mix of peppers and juicy crayfish, atop a bed of springy noodles.
Read our Hi Noodle feature.
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #B3-19, 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Hi Noodle is not halal-certified.
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Who says that you can’t be budget in town? Indulge in these affordable dishes and save the extra cash for shopping! For more grub in the area, check out our guide to the best food places in Orchard. We’ve also got our Orchard Central food guide as an alternative!
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