$2.50 economic rice at Chinatown that retained its price since 2023

Yes, you read that right. Lady Boss (老板娘, Lao Ban Niang) has some of the lowest prices for economic mixed rice we have ever seen, at just S$2.50 per plate. They’re situated in People’s Park Centre’s FoodCity Coffeeshop.

If you think that S$2.50 cai peng is going to be a plate of plain vegetables or skimping ingredients, you’re wrong. Lady Boss’ economic rice includes 1 meat and 2 vegetable dishes for this price!

Nowadays, mixed vegetable rice usually falls in the S$5 to S$7 range, so imagine my surprise when I saw their low prices. With meat too? The Singaporean aunty in me is screaming.

Lady Boss has actually kept their prices this low since 2023, which is even more shocking when considering the yearly inflation rates. It’s normal for prices to increase by S$0.50 to a dollar each year, yet this banner continues to remain by their store.

If you’re hungry, you can also get the 2 meat and 1 vegetable combo at S$3.30. They have a variety of curry and Chinese-style stir-fried dishes available, so take some time to decide on your top picks.

This could be your rendition of the S$2.50 mixed rice, which includes curry vegetables, pig liver and tofu. Do remember to ask the employees for a list of the dishes included in these two combos, though.

I’m sure we all know that some ingredients, especially those including fish, have different prices from pork or chicken. It’s better to be safe than sorry since it concerns your enjoyment of your makan session, right?

So if you’re looking for something to eat in an air-conditioned setting, why not head down to basement 1 of People’s Park Centre? With Lady Boss’s low prices and good vibes, not even the humid Singapore weather could break your stride!

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