11 Affordable Lunch Deals In The CBD From $18++ Per Person

The next time you plan a power lunch, let our guide be your go-to for a dining experience that promises quality and affordability.

• 1. Quay House

Located at the mouth of Circular Road is Quay House, a heritage restaurant specialising in local cuisine with a modern twist. Expect Asian fusion dishes created using wood-fire cooking and ageing techniques, with the restaurant’s highlight being their weekday Three-Course Lunch Set ($24++ per person), which gets you one starter, one main, and one dessert. Start your meal with favourites such as their Crispy Eggplant or smoky Charred Watermelon, both said to be equally delicious.

Then move on to the mains, with popular options such as the Braised Spiced Beef Fettuccine or the Smoked Salmon Pita with Fries. There are three options for dessert: Lemon Tart, Choc Lava Cake, or Churros, served with a side of fragrant kaya sauce. Address: 51 Circular Road, Singapore 049406

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 11pm Tel: 8223 0925

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Quay House is not halal-certified.

• 2. Ellenborough Market Café, Paradox Singapore

Overlooking the Singapore River at Paradox Singapore is Ellenborough Market Café, better known for its Peranakan buffet spread. If you’re in Clarke Quay on a weekday between 12pm to 2:30pm, try their new Local Legends 3-Course Set Lunch, going for just $24.90++ per person.

Diners get to pick one of four themed menus: Western, Local Asian, Peranakan, or Vegetarian, each inclusive of a starter, main, and dessert. Pro tip: come as a group of four so everyone can order a different menu and share around the table! Nyonya fans should go straight for the Ayam Buah Keluak & Tamarind Pineapple Prawns, a rich, earthy braise that comes with prawns in a tangy tamarind-pineapple sauce, rounded off with a bowl of Chilled Cheng Teng.

Over on the Local Asian menu, the Chefs’ Signature Hokkien Prawn Noodles comes loaded with prawns, squid, and slow-cooked pork belly in a heady stock. If you’re dining with a colleague who’d rather keep it simple, the Western menu’s Crispy Halibut Fillet in craft ale batter is a safe, satisfying pick, while the Vegetarian menu’s White Miso Cream Linguine holds its own with seared silken tofu and sake-braised daikon.

Address: 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281 Lunch hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm Tel: 6239 1847

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Ellenborough Market Café is not halal-certified.

• 3. SKAI

If you want to impress your guests, bring them to SKAI, a swanky rooftop restaurant with jaw-dropping views of the CBD—70 floors up at Swissotel the Stamford. While the restaurant looks rather expensive, their executive lunches are relatively affordable, starting from the Three-Course Lunch Set at $62++ per person.

You’ll get a slew of seafood plates with Japanese cooking influences, along with a selection of red meats, including the Atlantic Miso Cod Fish with pomme puree, double-boiled bouillon, and crispy garlic, as well as the Binchotan BBQ Pork Belly served with black garlic and pork reduction. If you’re celebrating, head to the adjoining bar for cocktails from $27++!

Address: 2 Stamford Road, #70-01, Swissotel The Stamford Singapore, Singapore 178882 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 12am

Tel: 6837 3322

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SKAI is not halal-certified.

• 4. BOCHINCHE

BOCHINCHE is an Argentinian steakhouse along Club Street serving up mouthwatering charcoal-grilled steaks. Go straight for their Plato Del Dia Set Lunch (from $35++ per person), where you can pick from three mains: Signature Argentinian “Frimsa” Ribeye 200g, Signature Argentinian “Frimsa” Sirloin 200g, or the “Robbins Island” Wagyu Inside Skirt 200g, each served alongside an herby Chimichurri sauce and fries or salad.

Add on another $10++ for delicious starters such as their comforting Eggplant & Black Garlic Soup and Homemade Argentinian Empanadas (2pcs). End your meal on a sweet note with their Warm Catalan Doughnuts, or go for their Espresso Creme Brulee or Ice Cream Bowl, all available for an additional $10++. Address: 27 Club Street, Singapore 069413

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat 11:30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 3pm Tel: 6235 4990

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BOCHINCHE is not halal-certified.

• 5. Fat Prince

Formely known as The Prince, Fat Prince offers one of the more wallet-friendly lunch sets on this list, with the Royal Lunch priced at just $29++ per person. You’ll be treated to one dip, one mezze, and one grain bowl or two kebabs of your choice, along with a dessert of the day.

In the mezze department, we recommend the Tabouleh, a refreshing salad served with pomegranate and creamy halloumi cheese. If you’re into kebab, try the spicy Braised Lamb Shoulder or the Beef Cheek Stew; the latter features charcoal mustard and pickled chilli, great for those who can appreciate bold, smoky flavours with a touch of heat.

Address: 48 Peck Seah Street, Heritage Court, Singapore 079317 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 12am, Sat-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to 12am Tel: 3129 7547

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Fat Prince is not halal-certified.

• 6. Oumi

Perched on the 51st floor of CapitaSpring, Oumi is a Japanese restaurant with a scrumptious three-course set menu that starts from $55++ per person. You and your guests will be treated to a visual display of kappo, where the chef will whip up your dishes from behind the counter.

Lunch kicks off with the first course, where you get to choose either their Momotaro Cheese or the Hamachi Crudo, the latter featuring ponzu with shiso-infused tomato and flying fish roe. For your main course, you get to pick from a selection of eight dishes, including Unagi Kabayaki ($65++), Wagyu Short Rib ($95++), Buta Kashira ($70++), and Koji Chicken ($65++).

The meal ends with a Vanilla Pudding, a delicious combination of Madagascar bourbon vanilla bean custard, seasonal fruits, and yuzu sorbet. Address: 88 Market Street, #51-01, CapitaSpring Singapore 048948

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 11pm, Sat 6pm to 11pm Tel: 9837 8248

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Oumi is not halal-certified.

• 7. Shikar

Here at Shikar, your guests will experience what lunch was like for Indian royals back in the day at $65++ per person. Their lavish Lunch Thali Sets are available from Monday to Saturday, starring dishes such as Tandoor Roasted Chicken and Kadhai Gosht, AKA pot-roasted lamb perfumed with a blend of spices. The menu also features side dishes, including Steamed Basmati, Baby Spinach Mash, and Shikari Daal—a lentil dish with white butter.

Address: 2 Cook Street, Maxwell Reserve, Singapore 078857 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10pm

Tel: 6978 5175

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Shikar is not halal-certified.

• 8. Cenzo

For a culinary blend of European and Australian flavours, head over to Cenzo on Club Street for comforting dishes put together in an affordable two-course lunch, priced at $39++. Choose your starter from a selection of Italian appetisers, then pick your main course from five options featuring dishes such as Australian Wagyu Petit Tender & Beef Fat Potatoes and Baked Sea Bass and Broccolini & Yuzu Kosho Sauce.

Dessert is also available for an additional $6++, starring a Limoncello Cake with mascarpone cream and more. Read our Cenzo feature.

Address: 81 Club Street, Singapore 069449 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm Tel: 9155 8374

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Cenzo is not halal-certified.

• 9. Rappu

If you’re craving some delicious, yet affordable, Japanese food, head over to Rappu at Duxton Road. With The Rappu 4 promo, you get to fill your stomach with their popular handrolls, all without breaking the bank. Priced at just $18++ per person, the weekday deal gets you four of these tasty treats, featuring seasonal ingredients including tuna, salmon, and crab.

The set also comes with a side of Rappu’s signature nori, an appetiser of the day, tamago, and miso soup. Address: 52 Duxton Road, Singapore 089516

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:45am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Mon 6pm to 10:30pm

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Rappu is not halal-certified.

• 10. Sol & Luna

Sol & Luna in Raffles Place offers ethereal views of the CBD, the Singapore River, and even the Padang. This Latin-European restaurant is another prime spot for casual business meetings, with their Modern Classics Lunch sets priced from $42++ per person for a two-course meal, and $48++ per person for a three-course meal.

Diners can savour the restaurant’s yummy mains such as their Home-Made Linguine Pasta, tossed in a tangy cherry tomato sauce with smoked duck breast and parsley. You can also top up $8++ for the succulent Slow-Roasted Iberico Pork Collar, accompanied by charred leeks, caramalised apple, celeriac puree, and a cider reduction. Address: 88 Market Street, #17-01, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 11pm Tel: 9295 2182

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Sol & Luna is not halal-certified.

• 11. Wooloomooloo Steakhouse

It’s all about steak here at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse. Indulge in their enticing three-course Weekday Set Lunch ($38++ per person), offering a variety of mouthwatering mains that showcase their signature steaks and delectable pasta dishes.

We recommend topping up $25++ for their Illinois 300 Days Grain Fed USDA Prime Rib Eye, which comes with miso mashed potatoes, charred carrots, and red wine jus. Otherwise, the Braised Beef Cheeks (top up $8++) with bacon paprika mash, broccoli, and gremolata is sure to fill you up.

Address: 2 Stamford Road, Level 3, Swissotel The Stamford Singapore, Singapore 178882 Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 12pm to 3pm, 6:30pm to 11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm

Tel: 8305 5692

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Wooloomooloo Steakhouse is not halal-certified.

Best restaurants with affordable business lunch sets

There’s no need to burst the budget the next time your boss sends you on a business lunch.

With these restaurants offering affordable and delectable executive lunch sets, you can confidently wine and dine with your clients without worrying about the expense. If you’re been arrowed to plan your next company lunch, check out our guide to the best restaurants in Singapore with private rooms for business meetings and special occasions.

Otherwise, read our guide to the best affordable food places in the CBD, with mains under $20. Feature image adapted from @hanbaobaoreviews, Ellenborough Market Cafe, @cenzo.sg, @wooloomooloosteakhousesg, @skai.sg, @oumi.sg This article contains partial partnership content.

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