1. Check out stalls at Lucky Plaza
Whether you are a local or a tourist, there are several stalls at Lucky Plaza that sell affordable dishes. The selection of food is also varied from Filipino cuisine like Inasal or Sari Ratu’s nasi padang. If you want to stretch your budget further, visit the Asian Food Mall in the plaza’s basement. You can buy a bowl of noodles for just $4.5. It’s slightly more expensive than those sold at hawker centres, but the price is already cheap considering you’re in Orchard.
2. A $10 lunch at Orchard Towers
Here’s another gem found in the basement of Orchard Towers: Chopstix & Rice. Their Chinese-style nasi padang attracts many diners during lunchtime, so you should plan to stay there earlier or late in the afternoon. Avoid choosing meat and seafood as the main ingredients for your dish. There’s no fixed price for each dish, which means having more ingredients can inflate your bill.
3. Cheap Sushi in Ngee Ann City
If you’re craving for sushi, you may have heard that Cold Storage sells the most affordable sushi in Orchard Road. But head to the basement of Ngee Ann City and you’ll see a small shop that sells sushi at supermarket prices! Drop by the shop after 8 p.m. to enjoy discounted items.
4. The Cuppage Plaza at Somerset
By now, you might be wondering if all cheap places are hidden in a basement. However, the Cuppage Plaza at Somerset has the Selera Cuppage stall near the main entrance. You can buy a fried kuay teow for about $6 there. That’s right, no need to look for a plaza’s basement in search of affordable yet tasty dishes.
5. The Al Madinah Restaurant Across Koek Road
The Al Madinah Restaurant is the best place for people who need a midnight snack, as the shop is open for 24 hours. A standard prata costs only $2 or even cheaper depending on your choice. If you’re really hungry, you can spend $5 for a rice and curry dish.
Need money to start your own budget-friendly restaurant? Head to 365 Credit Solutions, the best licensed money lender near Orchard, through the directions below:
Directions from Orchard Road to 365 Credit:
1. Head northwest on Orchard Road toward Grange Road. Walk 500 meters.
2. Turn right as soon as you see an intersection. Walk 150 meters.
3. Turn right again. Walk eight meters then turn left
4. Walk 230 meters. Turn a slight left heading to Far East Plaza.
5. Arrive at Far East Plaza. 365 Credit Solutions is located at #03-64.
