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Sweet Bistro: Shiok Penang char kway teow by kueh hawker, only available 3 hours a day

Holland Village Affordable (≤$25) Char Kway Teow

19 Oct 2026

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Gillian Lim

Ebi Bar: Zhng-ed pao fan & hokkien mee with charred prawns & umami-filled broth in Somerset

Orchard Road Mid-Range ($26-60) Casual Dining

16 Oct 2026

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Gillian Lim

Spicy Wife Nasi Lemak: Jumbo $7.50 ayam goreng berempah at Amoy Street Food Centre

Telok Ayer Affordable (≤$25) Nasi Lemak

4 Oct 2026

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Gillian Lim

Hock Gooi Hainanese Curry Rice: Loaded curry rice from $4 with crispy pork chop, braised pork & pork trotters

Raffles Place Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop

21 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

Magic Kitchen: Laksa chee cheong fun + thick toasts at this old-school eatery in Ang Mo Kio

Ang Mo Kio Affordable (≤$25) Cafe

17 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

Mad Roaster: Ex-part time lawyer sells homemade brioche & coffee at Amoy Street Food Centre

Telok Ayer Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop

16 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

Warong H.J. Sukarjo: $4 soto ayam so elusive that it’s only available 3 days a week

Bedok Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop

13 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

Zuzu Kebab: True-blue Turkish hawker single-handedly serves amazing kebabs & butter rice in Serangoon

Serangoon Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop

12 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

Lin’s Braised: Authentic Taiwanese lu rou fan, but Hakka-style from $5

Joo Chiat Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop

12 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

Mei Chin Fish Soup: Tai Seng’s best hidden secret, with amazing fish soup worth queuing for

Tai Seng Affordable (≤$25) Fish Soup

12 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

Yong Huat Delight: $3 chee cheong fun made from scratch by milling own rice at Marine Parade

Marine Parade Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop

12 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

Hock Lai Seng (福来成): 25-year-old hawker whips up solid bak chor mee at Maxwell Food Centre

Chinatown Affordable (≤$25) Bak Chor Mee

11 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

Dover Road Kai Kee Wanton Mee: Affordable $3.50 old-school wanton mee from stall with over 30 years of experience

Bukit Merah Affordable (≤$25) Wanton Mee

10 Sep 2026

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Gillian Lim

No. 25 Minced Meat Noodle, Bukit Merah: S$9.80 bak chor mee with tonkotsu-inspired broth

Bukit Merah Affordable (≤$25) Chinese (Pan-regional)

12 Aug 2026

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Gillian Lim

Rolling Rice: Kimbap heaven with 10 variations and comfort Korean food like tteokbokki in Marina Square

Promenade Affordable (≤$25) Tteokbokki

28 Jul 2026

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Gillian Lim

2612 Little Vietnam Cuisine: Soul-comforting pho & fried spring rolls by husband & wife duo in Toa Payoh

Toa Payoh Affordable (≤$25) Vietnamese

17 Jul 2026

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Gillian Lim

Katong Sin Chew: Family-run heritage bakery with nostalgic curry buns since 1962

Bedok Affordable (≤$25) Dessert

17 Jul 2026

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Gillian Lim

Liang Liang Golden Pao Fan & Ramen: Ex-zi char head chef sells velvety collagen pao fan in Pasir Ris

Pasir Ris Affordable (≤$25) Ramen

12 Jul 2026

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Gillian Lim

Tai Dong Teochew Duck Rice: Traditional braised duck rice with over 30 years of history

Geylang Affordable (≤$25)

11 Jul 2026

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Gillian Lim

Soon Heng Food Delights: $5 lor mee with deep-fried shark meat fritters

Tanjong Pagar Affordable (≤$25) Lor Mee

25 Jun 2026

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Gillian Lim

Hai Nan Xing Zhou Beef Noodle: Michelin-recognised Hainanese beef noodles

Toa Payoh Affordable (≤$25) Chinese (Pan-regional)

20 Jun 2026

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Gillian Lim

Mr Kneady’s: Freshly made artisanal sourdough pizzas from $14 at Simpang Bedok

Bedok Mid-Range ($26-60) Pizza

15 Jun 2026

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Gillian Lim

Fried Kway Teow: Wok hei-filled char kway teow worth every single calorie in Ang Mo Kio

Ang Mo Kio Affordable (≤$25) Singaporean

29 May 2026

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Gillian Lim

Shi Wei Da: $4 Michelin-approved satay bee hoon with 23-year-old recipe at Bedok

Bedok Affordable (≤$25) Satay

26 May 2026

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Gillian Lim

About the Author

Gillian Lim

Gamer, avid #SingLit reader and self-proclaimed nap queen. Also that one friend in the group with the impeccable dog radar.

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