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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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Mr Bready: Freshly-made huat kueh in unique flavours like matcha, rose lychee & dark chocolate

Queenstown Affordable (≤$25) Chinese (Pan-regional)
21 Apr 2026
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Swee Guan Hokkien Mee: Shiok charcoal-fried hokkien mee since 1968 at Geylang

Geylang Affordable (≤$25) Hokkien Mee
28 Mar 2026
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Hua Fong Kee Roasted Duck: $4.50 roasted duck rice, a heartland favourite since 1988

Toa Payoh Affordable (≤$25) Asian Fusion
27 Mar 2026
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Chelabela: Korean father-daughter hawkers serve homemade Korean food like army stew and tteokpokki in Ang Mo Kio

Ang Mo Kio Affordable (≤$25) Korean
24 Mar 2026
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Ye Lai Xiang Tasty Barbecue: Old-school Hainanese western food with large portions since 1976

Tanjong Pagar Affordable (≤$25) Food Guides
3 Mar 2026
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Lai Hiang Pork Rib Prawn Mee: Legit $2.50 prawn mee with long queues at Pek Kio Market & Food Centre

Novena Affordable (≤$25) Singaporean
1 Mar 2026
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May Pho Culture: The best Vietnamese pho & spring rolls I’ve ever had, hidden in Chinatown

Chinatown Mid-Range ($26-60) Vietnamese
27 Feb 2026
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Liang Seah Street Prawn Noodles: Family-run prawn mee stall using traditional recipe from 1946

Beach Road Affordable (≤$25) Singaporean
17 Feb 2026
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Shang Hai Fried Xiao Long Bao: Utterly addictive pan-fried pork buns by ex-Crystal Jade dim sum chef

Chinatown Affordable (≤$25) Xiao Long Bao
5 Feb 2026
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Er Gu Tang Shui: Old-school Chinese desserts using traditional recipes from 1955

Chinatown Affordable (≤$25) Dessert
2 Feb 2026
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Beach Road Prawn Noodle House: Legendary prawn mee spanning 4 generations since 1920s

East Coast Affordable (≤$25) Singaporean
28 Jan 2026
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D’Authentic Nasi Lemak: Home-cooked style nasi lemak with shiok ikan bilis & sambal at Marine Parade

Marine Parade Affordable (≤$25) Nasi Lemak
26 Jan 2026
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A9 Noodle Dumpling: Affordable Chinese comfort food from $3, like Mala Savoury Noodles & Chive Dumplings

Bugis Affordable (≤$25) Chinese (Pan-regional)
25 Jan 2026
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Waroeng Bakso: XXL Indonesian meatball soup that’s only available 2 days a week

Paya Lebar Affordable (≤$25) Indonesian
21 Jan 2026
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Sheng Ji Fishball Noodle: $4 bak chor mee using 90-year-old family recipe in Bukit Merah

Bukit Merah Affordable (≤$25) Singaporean
18 Jan 2026
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Cai Ji Fried Fish Soup: Fresh $12 red grouper fish head soup hidden in Ang Mo Kio

Ang Mo Kio Affordable (≤$25) Singaporean
17 Jan 2026
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Hock Shun Traditional Homemade Curry: Nostalgic claypot chicken curry from $4 at Redhill

Redhill Affordable (≤$25) Chinese (Pan-regional)
15 Jan 2026
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Guang Dong Sha Bao Fan: Ex-Marriot chef serves loaded claypot rice from $5.30 at Tiong Bahru

Tiong Bahru Affordable (≤$25) Singaporean
14 Jan 2026
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No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow: $6 Michelin Guide char kway teow so good that even PM Lee loves it

Singapore Affordable (≤$25) Singaporean
23 Dec 2025
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Feng Ji Kway Chap: Super cheap $2.50 kway chap set with prices unchanged since 2012

Mountbatten Affordable (≤$25) Kway Chap
22 Dec 2025
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The Noodle Memories: Authentic KL-style chilli pan mee by Malaysian hawkers with customisable chilli levels from $5.50

Chinatown Affordable (≤$25)
30 Nov 2025
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Five Star Hong Kong Style Handmade Dimsum: Freshly made Cantonese-style dimsum hidden in an industrial building

Kaki Bukit Affordable (≤$25) Cantonese
17 Nov 2025
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Menage Cafe: Truffle crayfish pasta & beef cheese fries at this dog-friendly cafe in Sin Ming Plaza

Thomson Mid-Range ($26-60) Cafe
6 Nov 2025
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About the Author

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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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One Bowl Lamian Noodles Lanzhou China: Does this spot really have the best halal beef noodles?

Bukit Bintang Mid-Range ($26-60) Beef Noodles
9 Nov 2026
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Best dating apps in Singapore to find your other half

Singapore Relationships & Family
9 Nov 2026
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Hong Peng La Mian Xiao Long Bao: $5 Michelin-recommended handmade dumplings & noodles

Chinatown Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop
9 Nov 2026
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10 best food in Solaris Mont Kiara worth making a trip for

Mont Kiara
9 Nov 2026

Bang Bang Mushroom Bak Chor Mee: 28-year-old stall dishing out bowls of minced meat, fishball & pig trotter noodles

Geylang Bahru Affordable (≤$25) Bak Chor Mee
9 Nov 2026
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Gerai Ah Kow: Horlicks sesame fried chicken rice — Halal Chinese eatery by father-son duo draws huge crowds

Kuala Lumpur Affordable (≤$25) Singaporean
8 Nov 2026