The Hippest Food Places In Singapore, Serving Under S$30

Hipster, a sub-culture in today’s society, exhibits appreciation for freedom, creativity, and wit. Thus, hipster places exude a youthful vibe that opposes the status quo. A modern spin on things results to the cultural experimentation of dishes. Where exactly are these hip food places located? Well, they are all over Singapore. In hawker centers, inside the malls, and more. With these myriad of choices, here are the best ones that serve dishes under S$30…

1. PERCOLATE

Located in the Bedok area, is a humble cafe opened by a few friends. The place is simple, cozy, and beautifully decorated that is why it brings a relaxing ambiance to its customers. Prices are budget-friendly with an average price of S$10. A 5-oz of white will only cost you S$4.50 while a yummy Smoked Salmon with Wasabi Cream Sandwich will cost you S$9. Good prices offering delectable dishes…who am I to complain?

Location: 136 Bedok North Avenue 3, #01-152B Singapore 460136

2. IMMANUEL FRENCH KITCHEN

Have you ever eaten fine French cuisine in a “Kopitiam” setting? If not then, you have not taste the media acclaimed: Immanuel French Kitchen. A brainchild of Chef Immanuel Tee, this food stall serves restaurant quality dishes using only the finest dining techniques such as espumas and braising. At a an affordable price, Immanuel French Kitchen dishes are priced at S$18 on the average. People have only good things to say with their Duck Confit. While a hip Miso Foi Gras (S$16.50) was made with fusing Japanese cuisine elements.

Location: Blk 119, Bukit Merah Lane 1, Singapore 151119

3. TWO WINGS

The unique thing about Two Wings is that the owner Jeremy Loh used their original family recipe that have been passed down to each succeeding generations since 1970. Their amazing Crispy Wings that are imported from Brazil will cost you S$8.50 for 4 pieces and S$24 for 12. A true must-try considering the inexpensive prices and the glorious crunch of each wing. If you are a health-conscious individual, fear not. They offer Fresh Cut Salad for only S$3 and you can choose between balsamic vinaigrette or honey mustard dressing.

Location: 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Singapore 151119

4. FIX

Fix Cafe is a poolside cafe located at the Balestier area. Sounds like a cool place doesn’t it? You are correct! The place is youthful and appealing that even most of the customers are young. A notable modern take on their menu is their naans. Instead of using the traditional wrap, they used naan in making dishes like Chicken Tikka Naanwich (S$11) and Beef & Kimchi Naanwich (S$11). For dessert lovers, you must order the Butterscotch Arabica Choux (S$6) or the Strawberry Pistachio Rose Tart (S$6). Surely, Fix is a place for affordable and delicious pastries, grilled sandwiches, and artisan coffee.

Image Credits: www.facebook.com/FIXsg

Image Credits: www.facebook.com/FIXsg

Location: HomeTeam NS-JOM Clubhouse, 31 Ah Hood Road Singapore 329979

5. STEW KÜCHE

If you think that European dishes are only served in “Atas” restaurants then, you have got one thing wrong. Located in a busy kopitiam is a stall that fuses Swiss-German and Italian cuisine. With their scrumptious feasts prepared in a very experienced way, it is surprising that their prices are under S$30! It is recommeded that you try their special dishes such as the Paprika Beef Goulash (S$15.50) and the wide array of sausages (priced from S$6.90). They also sell a broad selection of craft beers for all the beer lovers out there.

Location: 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Singapore 151119

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Delicious And Affordable Places for Indian Food in Singapore

The taste of Indian cuisine consists of a myriad of regional dishes native to India. Each region of diverse culture, language, and climate bring their own popular dish to the mix. Nonetheless, aromatic spices are the essence of Indian food. In Singapore, you will find several restaurants and stalls that offer authentic Indian food, here are 4 good ones that are worth trying…

4. SARAVANNA BHAVAN

Saravanaa Bhavan is an Indian Vegetarian Restaurant Located at Syed Alwi Road. With more than 30 outlets across the world, its first Singapore outlet was established in 2001. They offer nothing but authentic Indian vegetarian food with online voters raving for the tongue licking goodness of Ghee Roast Masala Dosa, Mini Tiffin, and Mango Lassi. Affordable prices range from S$2.20-12.50. You can even order your Saravannaa Bhavan food online by visiting: saravanabhavan.com.sg/online-order.

Image Credits: Saravanaabhavan singapore via Facebook.com

Image Credits: Saravanaabhavan singapore via Facebook.com

Location: 84 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207663

Online Rating: 64% up votes on HungryGoWhere

3. SAKUNTHALA’S FOOD PALACE

Sakunthala’s Food Palace’s modern decor sets the tone for its exquisite ambiance and home-style Indian cooking. They offer a mixture of South Indian, Northern Indian, Vegetarian, and Chinese fusion dishes. Their chefs handpick each ingredient from the freshest produce to ensure highest quality at an affordable price. Their inexpensive prices range from S$1.50-14 with an exemption of the Fish Head Curry that costs about S$30.

Locations:

66 Race Course Road, Singapore 218570

88, Syed Alwi Road Singapore 207667

No.8, Changi Park, Avenue 1 UE Biz Hub East, #01-53 Singapore 486018

151, Dunlop Street Singapore 209466

Online Rating: 67% up votes on HungryGoWhere

2. SING MING ROTI PRATA

Sin Ming Roti Prata, located in Jin Fa Kopitiam, is a gem for flavorful, fragrant, and texture rich pratas in Singapore. Several reviews online (1, 2) have enjoyed Sing Ming Roti Prata’s prata and considered it as one of the best. One HungryGoWhere online voter even said that it as the best prata he ever had. This is why it is recommended to try their plain prata. The average price of the food is only S$4.

Location: #01-51, Jin Fa Kopitiam, 24 Sin Ming Rd, Singapore 570024

Online Rating: 94% up votes on HungryGoWhere

1. TANDOORI CORNER

What is special about Tandoori Corner is that it serves affordable traditional Indian cuisine in a fine dining setting. In fact, food prices of S$2.50-20.90 gives you the value for your money. Offering good ambiance and good service, it is recommended for you to try their Butter Chicken for S$11.90.

Locations:

400 Balestier Road, #01-12 Balestier Plaza, 329802 #01-01

5 Boon Tat Street Singapore 069613

Online Rating: 100% up votes on HungryGoWhere

Enjoy your meal!

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Delicious And Affordable Pizza Places in Singapore

Pizza, a specialty of Italian cuisine, has been one of the well-loved food around the world – including Singapore. Who can resist deliciously baked thin crust topped with rich tomatoes, oozing with cheese, and savory toppings. It is like a beautiful symphony for my belly!

1. SAPRINO’S PIZZA

Saprino’s Pizza offers inexpensive pizzas that you can mix and match. What’s more? You can even create your own pizza by choosing from their meat, vegetable, and cheese toppings. We usually order the Pepperoni and Aloha pizza for S$28, inclusive of the delivery charge. Not bad for two 10″ big pizza. You may also indulge on their gourmet pizzas with flavors such as New York Deli, Sicilian, and Classico Italiano or their specialty pizzas with flavors such as Vegetarian Special, Tuscany, and Pesto Veggie. Prices of the pizzas range from S$13.80-35. Aside from pizzas, they have a wide array of add-ons that range from S$2.90-8.90.

Order yours today by calling 6636-3636 or by visiting sarpinos.sg.

2. SPIZZA

Spizza first opened its doors in Club Street with its vision of serving affordable yet authentic thin-crusted wood-fired pizza and other delectable Italian dishes. The prices of the pizza range from S$21-25. Their beautifully named pizzas including Anna, Claudia, Katerina, and Nadia can be customized by adding toppings such as Parma Ham, Carpaccio, Pancetta Bacon, Salmon, mixed Seafood, and Buffalo Mozzarella for S$4. If you cannot decide which type of pizza to choose then try their best sellers such as Margherita (Vegetarian), Pamela, and Olivia.

Order yours today by calling 6377-7773 or by visiting spizza.sg.

3. THE PIZZA PLACE

The Pizza Place is perfect for couples of group of friends who want to dine in delicious yet no fuss pizzeria with at a wide array of topping variations. The old-fashioned thick crust that is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside will have you wanting for more. They offer regular 10″ and 14″ pizzas that is able to feed at least a medium-sized group. Budget-friendly prices range from S$16-30.

Order yours today by calling 6336-1979 or by visiting them at #B1-16, Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road.

4. MANHATTAN PIZZA CO.

The Manhattan Pizza Co., offering New York-style pizza, is beloved by many. What separates this pizzeria from the rest is that they offer 20″ whole pizzas that are enjoyed by the people from New York. Aside from pizzas, they serve sides such as BBQ wings (S$5.90) and combos such as The Brat Pack (S$5). A slice of 10″ pizza is priced S$4.80-6.80. Choose from a collection of specialty and classic pizzas. Personally, I recommend the Regina, Pepperoni, Vegetarian, and Meat Lover.

Order your by visiting mymanhattanpizza.com.

Image Credits: The Manhattan Pizza Company via Facebook

Image Credits: The Manhattan Pizza Company via Facebook

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Delicious And Affordable Places For Thai Food in Singapore

For Thai cuisine, variety of texture, color, and taste is paramount. Thai chefs not only pay attention to how the dishes taste but they are also conscious about the balance of how it looks, smells, and how it fits with the rest of the meal. With several of delectable choices islandwide, here are the 3 delicious yet affordable restaurants in Singapore to satisfy your hunger for Thai food…

1. THAI TANTRIC

Hidden in Orchard Towers is a gem of authentic Thai cuisine called Thai Tantric. Affordable prices range from S$6 to S$10. Other than the classic Thai dishes, you must try their Thai Fried Rice (S$6) and Deep-fried Chicken Wings with Honey (S$10).

Image Credits: sg.openrice.com

Image Credits: sg.openrice.com

Location: #03-23 Orchard Towers, 400 Orchard Road

Online Rating: 100% on HungryGoWhere

2. JAI THAI

Find yourself shopping on the streets of Bugis? Feed your belly with cheap yet good tasting dishes from Jai Thai. Their Phad Thai, complete with a hearty serving of prawns, is priced at only S$5. Online voters raved for their Pandan Chicken and Tom Yum Soup.

Image Credits: Jai Thai Restaurant - Wallet Friendly Authentic Thai Cuisine via Facebook

Image Credits: Jai Thai Restaurant – Wallet Friendly Authentic Thai Cuisine via Facebook

Locations: Four outlets, visit here.

Online Rating: 70% on HungryGoWhere

3. NAKHON KITCHEN

It is undeniable that Nakhon Kitchen is a crowd favorite. Long queues, every day, are always at sight. This is because they are known for their authentic dishes yet budget-friendly prices. As said a while ago, Thai food is known for its variety so, Tom Yam Soup (S$6) comes in three kinds: clear, thick, or coconut bases. Other online voters favorite are Green Curry (S$8) and Thai Style Fried Kway Teow (S$4).

Locations:

#01-2371, Cheng San Centre, 529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10

#01-166, 136 Bedok North Avenue 3

#01-341, Blk 212 Hougang Street 21

Online Rating: 64% on HungryGoWhere

Image Credits: [ThumbsForFood] via www.hungrygowhere.com

Image Credits: [ThumbsForFood] via www.hungrygowhere.com

Enjoy your meal! Or, as they say in Thailand: ทาน อาหาร ให้ อร่อย นะ (thaan aa-hăan hâi à-râwy ná)!

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Delicious And Affordable Places for Italian Food in Singapore

Italian cuisine is known throughout the world for its pasta, pizza, herbs, and tomato sauce. While Singapore, as a nation, had developed a deeper fondness for food – of all kinds. But the dilemma of the restaurant prices are always at sight.

Cheap does not always come with bad taste if you know the right places to look. That being said, here are 4 delicious yet affordable places to satisfy your hunger for Italian food…

1. SUPER DARIO LASAGNE

A true-blooded Italian, Dario of Super Dario Lasagne, brought forth the first Cafe that showcases lasagna as their star. The menu is coupled with drinks, salads, and desserts of course. Their bountiful plates of homemade lasagna cost about S$7.8-11 while the set meal (i.e., including any lasagna, drink, and dessert) costs S$10.9 only (T&C apply).

And, if you are a student, grab the 20% off discount on any lasagna on Weekdays from 10:30 am (T&C apply). You can also order a tray to take home. Trust me, the food is worth coming back to!

Image Credits: instagram.com/annaloves29

Image Credits: instagram.com/annaloves29

Location: #04-17, City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208539

Online Rating: 88% Upvotes on HungryGoWhere

2. CONCETTO BY SAVEUR

From the makers of the exquisite French restaurant named Saveur, they bring you the Concetto by Saveur. Paraded by good reviews from Savuer, Concetto by Saveur did not disappoint. This is a restaurant that continues to bring artisan-cooking techniques to prepare high-end quality Italian cuisine for all.

Its reasonable prices will not only bring your bellies to bliss but also your wallets. Most of delectable meals range from S$5 to S$18, except for the Wagyu Tender that costs S$26.90. Concetto Pasta ($6.90) is one of their best-rated dishes.

Image Credits: facebook.com/concettosingapore

Image Credits: Concetto Singapore via Facebook

Location: 2 Handy Road, The Cathay #01-11/12, Singapore 229233

Online Rating: 75% upvotes on HungryGoWhere

3. SAIZERIYA

From soup, pizza, pasta, baked rice, and bread – Saizeriya has it all for you. Because of its inexpensive prices ranging from S$4 to S$10, it has been the student’s favorite place to dine. They also incorporate a little of Asian and French cuisine into the mix. In fact they have French Escargot that the online reviews preferred most. It may possibly be the cheapest escargot you will find in Singapore restaurants.

Image Credits: Official Singapore Saizeriya via Facebook

Image Credits: Official Singapore Saizeriya via Facebook

 

Locations: 8 outlets islandwide, visit here

Online Rating: 73% upvotes on HungryGoWhere

4. SUPPLY & DEMAND

Supply & Demand prides itself as a contemporary Italian and Southeast Asia bistro and bar. With its breezy rooftop bar at Esplanade Mall, it serves as a great place to enjoy a great Italian meal. You may also try their modern-take on Southeast Asian dishes from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Burma. Majority of the pastas, pizzas, and entrées are priced below S$20.

Image Credits: Supply & Demand via Facebook

Image Credits: Supply & Demand via Facebook

Locations:

#02-13/14, Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road

8 Raffles Avenue #01-13 Esplanade Mall Singapore 039802

Online Rating: 62% up votes on HungryGoWhere

Enjoy your meal or as they say it in Italy..Buon Appetito!

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