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Warong H.J. Sukarjo: $3.50 soto ayam so elusive that it’s only available 3 days a week

Singapore Affordable Malay
Dec 23, 2024
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Nom Nom Monster

Nom Nom Monster: Wallet-friendly Western food from $7.90 with tater tots & fried chicken waffles at Chai Chee

Singapore Affordable Western
Dec 15, 2024
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Lin’s Braised: Authentic Taiwanese lu rou fan, but Hakka-style from $5

Singapore Affordable Chinese
Dec 9, 2024
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Ebi Bar: Zhng-ed pao fan & hokkien mee with charred prawns & umami-filled broth in Somerset

Singapore Mid-Range Mod-Sin
Dec 9, 2024
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682 Min Jiang Kueh: Handmade min jiang kueh stuffed with unique flavours like green tea, yam & chocolate

Singapore Affordable Chinese
Dec 3, 2024
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Hock Lai Seng (福来成): 23-year-old hawker whips up solid bak chor mee at Maxwell Food Centre

Singapore Affordable Chinese
Nov 14, 2024
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Mad Roaster: Ex-part time lawyer sells homemade brioche & coffee at Amoy Street Food Centre

Singapore Affordable Cafes
Oct 8, 2024
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Impian Wahyu

Impian Wahyu: Possibly the best ayam penyet I’ve had in Singapore, with shiok homemade sambal

Singapore Affordable Indonesian
Jul 17, 2024
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[CLOSED] Onigirazu Don: Bite-size onigiri sandwiches & yummy $3.50 donburi at Senja Hawker Centre

Singapore Affordable Japanese
Jul 13, 2024
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Prawn & Mee: Traditional prawn noodles by 31-year-old young hawkers at Bedok

Singapore Affordable Chinese
Apr 4, 2024
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Xiang Xiang Traditional Pork Noodles: Garlicky ‘collagen’ bak chor mee with handmade pork balls at Kallang

Singapore Affordable Chinese
Mar 2, 2024
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Zuzu Kebab: True-blue Turkish hawker single-handedly serves amazing kebabs & butter rice in Serangoon

Singapore Affordable Middle Eastern
Jan 1, 2024
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Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak: Home-cooked nasi lemak since 1986, open from 6am

Singapore Affordable Malay
Dec 16, 2023
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Sing Lung HK Cheong Fun: Veteran HK dim sum chef whips up freshly made chee cheong fun from $2.80

Singapore Affordable Chinese
Dec 11, 2023
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[CLOSED] Warong Nasi Pariaman: Possibly SG’s oldest surviving nasi padang stall, dating back to 1948

Singapore Mid-Range Malay
Dec 10, 2023
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Picky Snout: Huge rosti + chargrilled chicken chop hidden at Kovan coffee shop

Singapore Affordable Western
Nov 11, 2023
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[CLOSED] Kim’s Curry Hainan: Shiok mala Hainan-style curry rice sets from $3.50 at Toa Payoh

Singapore Affordable Chinese
Oct 28, 2023
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Yakiniku OK!: Fuss-free halal yakiniku sets from $10.80 hidden at Pasir Ris

Singapore Mid-Range Japanese Malay
Aug 29, 2023
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10 must-try food spots in HarbourFront with stunning views

Singapore Food Guides
May 21, 2023
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11 family-friendly food spots in Tampines 1 that you need to know

Singapore Food Guides
May 18, 2023
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Wally.B: Huge fried chicken waffle sandwiches & creamy milkshakes at this Muslim-owned stall in Chinatown

Singapore Affordable Western
May 4, 2023
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Sinar Pagi Nasi Padang: Traditional Kapau-style nasi padang with over 40 ingredients since 1960s

Singapore Affordable Malay
May 1, 2023
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Abang Curry: Not your average Japanese curry rice stall, with halal-certified fusion curry rice & noodles from $5.90

Singapore Affordable Asian Japanese
Apr 30, 2023
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10 best sweet and sour pork (“gu lou yok”) in Singapore for a mouth-watering meal

Singapore Chinese Food Guides
Apr 25, 2023
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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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11 best Spanish restaurants in Singapore that will make you go mmm-delicioso! [Jun 2026]

Singapore Mid-Range Food Guides Spanish
Jun 29, 2026
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Where to find cheap durians in KL & Selangor from just RM2 this season

Malaysia Affordable Desserts Food Buzz
Jun 29, 2026
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Star Western: Western food from $9 with monster portions

Singapore Affordable Asian
Jun 29, 2026
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Ga-Hock Roti Prata: Fresh, doughy prata with old-school charm & a side of sambal

Singapore Affordable Asian
Jun 29, 2026
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Chef Lai’s Cafe: Ex-Chatterbox chef sells $7.50 chicken rice set with free refills of rice & soup

Singapore Affordable Chinese
Jun 29, 2026
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Swag & Sizzle: Restaurant-quality hawker steak & atas Western mains by ex-L’Entrecôte chefs

Singapore Mid-Range Western
Jun 28, 2026