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WINE&DINE
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Lola’s Cafe
Here, mains don’t go above $16. Expect a selection of
all-day breakfast dishes, pastas, burgers and other hearty
classics, plus a nice selection of desserts. 5 Simon Road.
Tim Ho Wan
(various locations)
The queues at Michelin-starred chef Mak Kwai Pui’s dim
sum restaurant may get a bit long, but it’s well-worth the
wait – in fact, it’s the cheapest Michelin-starred eatery in
the world, with five locations in Singapore. In addition to the
signature barbecue pork bun ($4.50 for three), favourites
include the pork dumpling with shrimp ($5 for four), garlic,
mushroom and spinach dumpling ($3.80 for 3) and pan-
fried carrot cake ($4.50).
Concetto by Saveur
Here you’ll find affordable Italian fare including pastas,
soups and desserts, with a three-course lunch option
for $20.90. Or try Concetto’s sister restaurant, Saveur
(located at Purvis Street and Far East Plaza), for super-
reasonable French food. 2 Handy Road, #01-11/12
The Cathay.
Nam Nam Noodle Bar
(various locations)
With Vietnamese noodle dishes for $14.50 or less,
delicious banh mi (toasted baguette stuffed with
savoury meats and other ingredients) for $6.90 and
pho from $8.90 to $17.90, this place is a sure-fire hit
for casual Vietnamese cuisine.
Jane Thai
Sure, Orchard Towers isn’t the most charming
backdrop, but the Thai food here’s worth a try –
both for flavour and affordability. It has an authentic
selection of soups and curries ($10), noodles ($8),
meats ($8 to $10), seafood dishes ($12 to $18), Thai
salads ($8 to $12), and four kinds of fried rice ($7).
400 Orchard Road, #04-30 Orchard Towers.
Tim Ho Wan
Nam Nam Noodle Bar