8 Best Budget Shopping Places in Singapore to Shop till You Drop

If you love shopping, Singapore is a must-visit destination. As one of the most vibrant shopping hubs in Asia, with hundreds of shopping centres, Singapore is a fashion paradise for millions of tourists who come not only to sightsee but also to shop for the latest fashion items.

Singapore caters to label lovers with numerous world-class brands, yet it also caters to budget-conscious customers by offering trendy items within their budgets. In Singapore, ‘budget’ doesn’t equate to out-of-fashion or low quality; you can easily find items that match your needs, preferences, and budgets.

So, where can budget-conscious shoppers truly enjoy shopping in Singapore? The eight most renowned budget shopping places [updated for 2025] suggested below are dedicated to offering a wide range of goods, from fashion clothing, handbags, shoes, and perfume to various souvenirs.

Budget Shopping at Bugis Street

GUIDE TO SHOPPING AT BUGIS STREET:

Fashionable apparels and accessories are available all over the 3-storey building of Bugis Street: Fashion shops at Bugis Street are located in no order, so you can find tops, bottoms, dresses, office wear, menswear, swimwear, sportswear, bags, shoes, watches, wallets, lingerie, and accessories on all 3 levels.
Bargaining is accepted at some stores: While many stores follow a fixed price policy, there are some shops offering products at negotiable prices, so you can make a bargain.
K.Street (Korean-themed Street) on level 2: If you are a fan of KPOP or Korean products, you should visit K.Street on the second floor. Korean style clothing, Korean cosmetics, and even Korean tidbits are selling on this “street.”
Additional services are also provided at affordable prices: Besides shopping, various services like nails, tattoo, hair and beauty services are offered at reasonable and competitive prices at Bugis Street.

Bugis street food stalls Image: David Yap

TIP: Don’t get overwhelmed and buy stuff at the first shop because you may find the same items at lower prices in other shops.

LOCATION: Bugis Street Shops are located in the heart of Bugis, which are just opposite Bugis Junction and close to Bugis+ Shopping Centre, Fu Lu Shou Complex, and Kwan Im Temple.

TRANSPORTATION:

Buses: Bus 7, 12, 63, 80, 175, 197, 851, 960, 980, and NR7 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B01112)
Nearest MRT station: Bugis MRT (EW12) (Walk 2 mins from Exit C)

Budget Shopping at Lucky Plaza

Lucky Plaza Image: Sheep”R”Us

GUIDE TO SHOPPING AT LUCKY PLAZA:

Retail shops: There are about 500 stores located from the Basement to Level 6, providing apparel, accessories, perfumes, beauty products, souvenirs, confectioneries, jewelry, stationery, sports equipment, consumer electronics, books, medicinal products, and decorating stuff.
Buying electronics products is not recommended: Lucky Plaza is a good place for buying casual clothing, simple accessories, sunglasses, low-end watches, sweet and chocolate, souvenirs, used books, and medicated oil products but it is not recommended to buy stuff like mobile phones, digital cameras, gaming consoles and MP3 players there. You can visit these 7 places to buy consumer electronics.
Always ask the total price before making a purchase: Some shopkeepers do not tell customers the final price – the price that may include GST or other fees at the first time asked; hence, checking the price and any hidden fees carefully should be done.
Bargaining: Bargaining is accepted at many stores so you can always try to make it the best deal for any purchases.
Avoid visiting the mall on weekends if you don’t like the crowd: Lucky Plaza is a familiar place for domestic workers to gather and hang around, especially on Sunday.

TRANSPORTATION:

Buses: Bus 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, 7, 14, 14E, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, and 5 (Walk 2 mins from bus stop B09048)
Nearest MRT station: Orchard MRT (NS22) (Walk 2 mins from Exit D)

Budget Shopping at Mustafa Centre

Mustafa Centre's frabic Image: Fabio Achilli

GUIDE TO SHOPPING AT MUSTAFA CENTRE: With the combined shopping space of 400,000 square feet within the 6-storey building, it is not easy to find stuff without knowing their locations. Below is a quick guide for you to find common products.

Level 1: You can shop for gold, silver, jewellery, watches, mobile phones, cameras, gadgets, handheld accessories, CDs, VCDs, DVDs, medical equipment, medicinal items, perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries, sunglasses, electrical stuff, and many more in the level 1 stores.
Level 2: This level displays food items like dried foods, grains, spices, herbs, and especially Indian spices and herbs. You can also purchase sweets and chocolate as well as Singapore’s souvenirs, silk, household stuff, kid clothes, baby items, and many more there.
Level 3: This level offers interior equipment such as kitchenware, cutlery, bed sheets, blankets, curtains and decorating stuff
Level 4: This is home to furniture, hardware, DIY items, books and stationery.
Basement 1 & 2: All sorts of fashion from menswear, women’s wear, office wear, and sportswear to shoes, bags and accessories are sold here. Luggage, sports equipment and home appliances are also on offer at these two levels.

NOTES:

Mustafa Centre applies a fixed price policy so bargain is no use there.
It is very crowded, especially at weekend so be careful with your belongings.
If you bring your children there, watch them carefully as they may get lost easily.

TIP: Visit Mustafa Centre in the early morning to avoid crowds

LOCATION: Located at 145 Syed Alwi Road – the heart of Little India, near Serangoon Plaza and City Square Mall

HOW TO GET THERE:

Buses: 21, 125 and 130 (Walk 4 mins from bus stop B07231)
Nearest MRT station: Farrer Park MRT (NE8) (Walk 3 mins from Exit G)

Summer Palace Restaurant @ Conrad Singapore Orchard

MUST-TRIES:

Steamed Prawn Dumplings with Bird’s Nest
Steamed Pork Dumplings with Dried Scallops
Crispy Fried Prawns with Wasabi Sauce
BBQ pork bun

LOOK & FEEL: Featuring ornate wooden carvings, eye-catching Chinese decor, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking luscious views, Summer Palace provides the ideal ambiance for an intimate dining experience.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: 75$++ dim sum brunch buffet, a minimum of 4 diners.

Yan Ting Restaurant @ The St. Regis Singapore

MUST-TRIES:

Deep-fried Scallops and Shrimp Dumpling with Mayonnaise
Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling with Black Truffles
Steamed Vegetables Dumpling with Shrimp and Conpoy
Steamed Salted Egg Yolk Bun
Xiao Long Bao
Oven-Baked Barbecued ‘Char Siew’ Pastry with Almonds

ATMOSPHERE: With semi-private booths, delicate floral wall art, ambient lighting, and a sleek modern touch, dining at Yan Ting will make you feel like royalty. Sit back and relax in the intimate atmosphere, and allow the 5-star service and food quality to amaze you.

BUFFET PRICES PER PAX:

138.00 per person including tea
188.00 per person including tea, wines, and beer
208.00 per person including tea, wines, beer, and champagne

Asia Grand Restaurant @ Fairmont Singapore

MUST-TRIES:

Fresh Prawn
Scallop
Hakaw
Roasted Pork
Siew Mai
Ham Sui Kok

MENU & PRICES: The restaurant’s a la carte dim sum menu boasts over 20 dim sum items and 10 appetizers. Dim sum prices range from S$7.80 to S$14.80, while appetizers are priced between S$13 to S$20 per dish.

ATMOSPHERE: Asia Grand Restaurant welcomes you with a laid-back yet bustling setting, with modest and simple decor to prevent any distractions from the main attraction – the scrumptious food!

Haron Satay

SATAY PRICES: S$60 per stick, the minimum order is 10 sticks.

SATAY ON OFFER: Chicken, beef, and mutton

NOTES:

Among numerous satay stalls at East Coast Lagoon Food Village, Haron Satay is the standout.
Besides satay, Haron Satay also offers BBQ chicken wings.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Buses: 401 (Walk 3 mins from bus stop B93151)
Nearest MRT station: Bedok MRT (EW5)

Chuan Kee Satay

SATAY PRICES: S$0.40 to S$0.50 per stick. The minimum order is 10 sticks.

SATAY ON OFFER: Pork, chicken, and mutton

NOTES:

There is usually a long queue at this satay stall.
Satay meat pieces at Chuan Kee are smaller than its counterparts’.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 10, 16, 30, 30E, 31, 32, and 33 (Walk 2 minutes from bus stop B81171)
Nearest MRT station: Dakota MRT (CC8) (Walk 3 minutes from Dakota MRT (CC8))

5 Best Frog Porridge to Enjoy in Singapore

When the temperature cools down or it starts raining, it is time to have frog porridge, a simple yet really tasty and unforgettable dish in Singapore. Frog porridge restaurants and hawkers are open from evening to over midnight. A hot pot of porridge for dinner or supper will warm up one’s enthusiasm at the end of the day.

Coming to Singapore, you may find the list below necessary for your reference because a trip to Singapore will be uncompleted without having frog porridge.

Lau Pa Sat Satay

WHAT ELSE CAN BE FOUND THERE?
Lau Pa Sat satay street is a food street in a food market with various kinds of food choices. Besides satay, diners can find most of the Asian favorites from Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indian, and Korean food stalls there. Those foods have decent quality with food court prices.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 10, 10E, 57, 70, 97, 97E, 100, 107, 130, 131, 162, 186, 196, 196E, 75, 167, 700, 970, NR1, NR6
Nearest MRT Station: Raffles Place (5-minute walk)

G7 Sinma Live Seafood Restaurant

FOOD: Besides the famous frog porridge, this restaurant offers a wide selection of Chinese dishes including seafood, pork, chicken, beef, vegetable and soup dishes.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

Dried chilli frog porridge
Ginger and spring onion frog porridge
Chilli crab
Salted egg crab
Marmite chicken

AMBIENCE: G7 Sinma Live Seafood Restaurant is a humble Chinese restaurant, providing diners with a friendly and sociable environment. It has two storeys; the second storey has air-conditioners and small rooms that are suitable for private get-togethers.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$10

NOTES:

It is always crowded on weekend nights.
Service is inconsistent.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 2, 7, 11, 12, 13, 21, 26, 31, 32, 33, 51, 62, 63, 67, 80, 100 and 197 (Walk 3 mins from bus stop B80051)
Nearest MRT station: Kallang MRT (EW10) (Walk 5 mins from Exit A)

Tiong Shian Porridge Center

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

Dried chilli frog with porridge
Ginger and spring onion frog with porridge
Pork porridge
Raw fish
Braised beancurd

PRICES:

Plain porridge: S$0.60 each small bowl
Kung Pao frog claypot: S$8.00
Ginger and onion frog claypot: S$8.00
Other porridge dishes: S$4.00
Raw fish: S$3.90

AMBIENCE: Tiong Shian Porridge Centre is a simple, medium size coffee shop. It has around 40 tables with half of them placed on the pavement, offering customers an airy and interesting dining environment.

NOTES:

Its waiters/waitresses do not take order at your table. You have to go to the cashier counter to place an order.
The place is always packed during dinner and super time.
It is quite difficult to find a parking lot near Tiong Shian Porridge Centre.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 2, 12, 33, 54, 63, 124, 143, 147, 190, 851, 961, 961#, 970 and CT1 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B05039)
Nearest MRT station: Chinatown MRT (NE4) (Walk 2 mins from Exit B)

Lion City Frog Porridge

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

Frog with dried chili (kung pao)
Frog with ginger and spring onion
Fried baby cabbage

PRICES:

Frog meat: S$8 for 1 frog, S$16 for 2 frogs, and S$22 for 3 frogs
Frog porridge: S$2 for a small claypot, and S$4 for a big claypot

LOOK & FEEL: Lion City Frog Porridge is a small food stall nestled inside a coffee shop. The place does not have air-conditioner, so the atmosphere is quite hot.

NOTE: The place is noisy when it is crowded.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 2, 13, 21, 26, 51, 62, 63, 67, 80, 100, 158, 853# and NR7 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B80069)
Nearest MRT station: Kallang MRT (EW10) (Walk 8 mins from Exit A)

Red House Seafood Restaurant

MUST-TRIES: Diners at Red House Seafood are impressed not only by the chili crab but also by many other seafood dishes. Here is a list of recommended dishes for a perfect seafood meal.

Garlic Bamboo Clams
Fried Prawns
BBQ Sotong & Jellyfish
Codfish with Teriyaki Sauce
Black pepper crabs
Salted egg yolk crab
Lobster in creamy custard sauce

NOTES:

It is always worth calling ahead to make a booking.
The peanuts and wet towels served upon arrival are not complimentary.
Be prepared that your hands will get messy with the sauces.

ALL LOCATIONS:

@ Grand Copthorne
Address: 392 Havelock Road Level 2 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore 169663
Tel: +65 6735 7666
Opening hours: Daily 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00

@ Esplanade
Address:8 Raffles Avenue #01-14/16 Esplanade Singapore 039802
Tel: +65 6336 6080
Opening hours: Daily 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00

JUMBO Seafood Restaurant

RECOMMENDED DISHES: Jumbo is famous for its delicious seafood but it does not mean that meat and vegetable dishes are not worth a try. The below list carries the restaurant’s dishes, highly recommended by many local and international foodies.

Black pepper crab
Herbal drunken live prawns
Cereal prawn
Salted egg prawn
Fried rice with diced chicken and salted fish
Steamed bamboo clam
Chilled shredded roast duck salad
Sambal kangkong
Mango desserts

Image: Jumbo Seafood

NOTES:

Reservations are recommended since Jumbo Seafood is always packed out during dinnertime.
The peanuts, wet towels, and tea served upon arrival are not complimentary. If you do not want them, tell the staff to remove them from your table.
Don’t forget to check the size of your crab and the cost per kilo before ordering.
Be prepared that your hands will get messy with the sauces. Don’t worry! The restaurant provides a water bowl with lime for each table and big sinks nearby your seat for you to clean your hands.

ALL LOCATIONS:
@ The Riverwalk
Address: 20 Upper Circular Road, #B1-48 The Riverwalk, Singapore 058416
Tel: (65) 6534 3435
Daily lunch: 12:00 – 15:00 (last order at 14:15)
Daily dinner: 18:00 – 00:00 (last order at 23:15)

@ Riverside Point
Address: 30 Merchant Road, # 01-01/02 Riverside Point, Singapore 058282
Tel: (65) 6532 3435
Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00 (last order at 14:15)
Dinner: 18:00 – 00:00 (last order at 23:15)

@ East Coast Seafood Centre
Address: Blk 1206 East Coast Parkway #01-07/08, East Coast Seafood Centre, Singapore 449883
Tel: (65) 6442 3435
Mon to Fri: 17:00 – 23:45 (last order at 23:15)
Sat, Sun & P.H: 11:30 – 00:00 (last order at 23:15)

@Dempsey Hill
Blk 11 #01-16 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249673
Tel: (65) 6479 3435
Daily lunch: 12:00 – 15:00 (last order at 14:15)
Daily dinner: 17:30 – 23:30 (last order at 22:30)

@ION Orchard
2 Orchard Turn #04-09/10 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Tel : (65) 6737 3435
Weekday Lunch & Dim Sum: 11.30 – 15:00 (last order at 14:15)
Weekday Dinner: 17:30 – 22:30 (last order at 21:30)
Weekend: 11:00 – 22:30 (last order at 21:30)
High Tea & Dim Sum: 14:30 – 17:30 (last order at 16:45pm) on Weekends and Public Holidays only

@JEWEL Changi Airport
#03-202/203/204, 78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666
Tel : (65) 6388 3435
Daily: 11.30 – 22:00 (last order at 21:15)

No Signboard Seafood Restaurant

AMBIENCE: No Signboard’s original branch is located in Geylang. This outlet offers diners a glimpse of Singapore’s dining ambiance in the past. If you’re looking to experience a vibrant Singapore at night, with a touch of the country’s old days, choose to dine in the outdoor area for a true crab-by-the-roadside experience. Alternatively, if you want to avoid the sweltering weather, the air-conditioned area inside is a great choice.

MUST-TRIES: While the crabs are the highlight of the menu, there are plenty of other delectable dishes to round out your meal. Consider trying some of the favorite dishes of No Signboard’s regulars, which are listed below.

Cereal prawn
Razor clams (also known as bamboo clams)
Drunken shrimp
Baby squid
Yang Zhou fried rice

No Signboard seafood Image: No Signboard

NOTES:

Water, peanuts, and towelettes are not complimentary
Small baskets are provided for each table to keep personal belongings
Reservations are highly recommended
Be prepared that your hands will get messy with the sauces
Valet parking is available

Long Beach Seafood Restaurant

HOW BIG IS THE CRAB?
The crab is sold by kilogram. The minimum weight for mud crab is 1 kilogram, while Alaskan king crab and Australian king crab are available in sizes ranging from 3 kilograms to 10 kilograms.

MUST-TRIES: In addition to crab, Long Beach also offers an impressive selection of seafood dishes, as well as options for noodles, rice, vegetables, soup, chicken, duck, and desserts. Here are some of Long Beach’s specialties that are worth trying:

Deep-fried whole grouper in Shanghai-style
Steam live Scottish razor clams with minced garlic
Deep fried crawfish
Live golden stripe lobster
Crispy duck
Durian pudding
Sweet yam paste with ginkgo nuts

Long Beach seafood Image: Long Beach

NOTES:

Peanuts and towelettes served upon arrival are not complimentary. Peanuts are priced at S$2.00, and each towelette costs S$1.00.
Be prepared that your hands will get messy with the sauces, so it’s recommended to use the provided gloves or towelettes to keep them clean.
Reservations are recommended as the restaurant is always packed out.

QUICK FACTS:

Long Beach was first set up in 1946 at Bedok Rest House.
There are many Singaporean brilliant dishes created by Long Beach such as Black Pepper Crab, Drunken Prawns with VSOP Brandy, BBQ Golden Phoenix Fish, Renowned Crispy Duck, Golden Stripe Lobster, and House Speciality Prawn.
Long Beach has warmly welcomed many local and international Presidents, Prime Ministers, former Presidents, ministers, and heads of state with its specialties.
Long Beach has also perfectly served international celebrities like Lady Gaga, Morgan Freeman, Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, Low Kar Ying, Liza Wang, Charmaine Sheh, Myolie Wu, Wakin Chau, Jay Chuo, Raine Yang, Show Luo, Stephanie Sun, and Lee Min Ho as well as local celebrities.

ALL LOCATIONS:
@ Robertson Quay
Address: The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay #01-14, Singapore 238252
Tel: +65 6336 3636
Opening hours: Sun to Thur 11:00 – 23:00, Fri to Sat 11:00 – 23:30

@ UDMC
Address: 1202 East Coast Parkway, #01-04 East Coast Seafood Centre
Tel: (65) 6448 3636
Opening hours: Sun to Thur 11:00 – 23:00, Fri to Sat 11:00 – 23:30

@ DEMPSEY
Address: 25 Dempsey Road, opposite Singapore Botanic Gardens
Tel: (65) 6323 2222
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:30; Sat to Sun 11:00 – 23:30

@ IMM
Address: Jurong East St 21, Level 3, IMM Building, Next to Rooftop Garden
Tel: (65) 6566 9933
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:30; Sat to Sun 11:00 – 23:30

JJSalsaRengue Dance Studio (Closed)

SALSA SOCIAL DANCING
The studio organizes social dancing twice a week: Beginner social dance on every Wednesday from 21:30 to 23:30 and weekend social dance on every Saturday from 22:00 to 00:30. Entrance fee is at S$5 per person.

SALSA CLASSES
JJSalsaRengue offers numerous of Salsa classes. Each class lasts from 4 to 7 weeks, with one lesson per week. Class fee starts from S$80 onwards. It also provides private 1-to-1 lessons for couples.

SALSA INSTRUCTORS
JJSalsaRengue dance instructors are excellent dancers themselves, especially June and Jackson who are among the most famous salseros in Singapore. They are all friendly, fun, patient and encouraging and motivating for new-comers.

DANCE FLOORS: The place has two nice medium-sized dance studios with enough space for about 80 couples.

NOTE: Besides Salsa, JJSalsaRengue also offers Bachata, Street Cha Cha, Merengue and Belly Dance classes.

GETTING THERE

Buses: 5, 7, 14, 14E, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N (Walking 4 mins from bus stop B09038)
Nearest MRT Station: Somerset MRT (NS23) (Walking 5 mins from Exit B)

Two Left Feet Dance School

SALSA SOCIAL DANCING
The dance school holds Salsa nights on every Thursday from 21:45 to 00:30. Salsa night music is a mixture of 80% Salsa and 20% Bachata and Cha Cha Cha. The place is usually crowded between 22:30 and 23:30. Cover charge is fixed at S$5. Standard drinks are offered at affordable prices.

SALSA CLASSES
Two Left Feet dance school offers Salsa classes from beginner level to advanced level. Each Salsa class has 4 two-hour lessons, one lesson per week. Class fee starts from S$120 onwards.

SALSA INSTRUCTORS
Skilful, friendly and passionate in teaching dancing, Two Left Feet dance instructors are reputable as top instructors in Singapore.

DANCE FLOOR: The dance school has a medium sized dance floor which has enough space for about 40 couples.

NOTE: Besides Salsa classes, Two Left Feet also offers Brazilian Zouk and Bachata classes.

GETTING THERE

Buses: 61, 166 and 197 (Walk 2 mins from bus stop B05189)
Nearest MRT Station: Chinatown MRT (NE4) (Walk 1 min from Exit A)

Cuba Libre Cafe Bar

SALSA DANCING: Salsa and Latin lovers can dance at Cuba Libre every night, weekend nights, however, are best time for Salsa dancing.

DANCE FLOOR: The dance floor is quite small, it can host up to 12 couples at a time.

MUSIC: Its resident live bands, Adrenalina and The Marisol play excellent Cuban and Latin music including Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.

FOOD
Cuba Libre serves a wide range of decent food including appetizers, salads, soups, tapitas, burgers, pizzas, main dishes like grilled cajun chicken, roasted pork, and grilled tiger prawn as well as famous Cuban wraps such as Chimichangas, Quesadillas, and Enchiladas.

DRINKS
The bar brings about a great selection of Mojitos, martinis, cocktails, mocktails, vodka, gin, tequila, rum, bourbon, cognac, whisky, champagnes, wines, draught beers, bottled beers and non-alcohol drinks like juices and soft drinks. Among them, Mojitos are highly recommended.

SERVICE: Cuba libre service is efficient; its staff is friendly and attentive.

PRICES

Cover charge applies on some nights
Drinks cost from S$13
Tapitas cost from S$8
Cuban wraps cost from S$14
Pizzas cost from S$10
Burgers cost from S$24
Main dishes cost from S$24

GETTING THERE

Buses: 32, 54, 195, 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, NR1, NR2, NR3, NR5, NR6 and NR (Walk 2 mins from bus stop B04331)
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay MRT (NE5) (Walk 3 mins from Exit G)

Union Square Salsa Dance Club

SALSA AT UNION SQUARE
With the pleasurable and comfortable ambiance and a mix of friendly dancers and non-dancers crowds, Union Square definitely brings Salsa fans a great place to dance, to enjoy beautiful dances of experienced Salsa dancers, or simply to relax.

SALSA NIGHTS: Seven days a week.

BEGINNERS’ NIGHTS: Free entry for beginners on Tuesdays, which requires the participant to register through its Facebook before Tuesday.

DANCE FLOOR: The dance floor is medium-sized, which provides enough space for about 30 couples at a time.

MUSIC: The dance club’s DJs play a mixture of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata music.

DRINK: Union Square serves a good selection of beers, cocktails, spirits, and wines as well as juices and soft drinks.

ADMISSION FEE
A cover charge applies from 21:00 onwards. Each entry has 2 standard drinks included.

Member: $13 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & PH; $16 on Fri, Sat & Eve of PH.
Public: $16 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & PH; $21 on Fri, Sat & Eve of PH.

HAPPY HOURS (10am – 7.59pm)

Members: 20% Discount Off All Beverages
Non-Members: 10% Discount Off All Beverages

NOTE: The dance club is usually packed from 22:00 to 23:30, so you are recommended to come early or staying late if you want to have more space for the dancing.

GETTING THERE

Buses: 80 and 145 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B05419)
Nearest MRT Station: Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15) (Walk 4 mins from Exit A)

5 Best Bak Kut Teh in Singapore: Real Meat-Tea-Bone Bowls

Bah Kut Teh is a Chinese soup that is one of the most-wanted dishes in Singapore. Literally translated as “meat bone tea”, Bah Kut Teh consists of meaty pork ribs simmered in a complex broth of herbs and spices. This dish is usually coupled with tea in the belief that tea will help dissolve a large amount of fat in the soup.

In Singapore, there are two styles of Bak kut teh served – Teochew style and Klang style. And it is the broth which makes bak kut teh styles different. While Teochew version features clear soup with a peppery taste, Klang version has thick, cloudy soup with an herbal taste. In our lion city, the former is more popular than the latter.

People used to have bak kut teh for breakfast, but it can occur at any dining table of any meals of the day, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or supper.

And especially it would the “soup for the soul” on a rainy day.

And, if it’s a shiny day, Bak kut teh will definitely be the soup for recharging energy after a tiring journey.

Herein the 5 best bak kut teh places highly recommended for you to enjoy Bak kut teh in Singapore.

Outram Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh

BAK KUT TEH SOUP: Outram Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh offers diners Teochew-style bak kut teh soup which is clear and full of peppery flavour. The soup is tasty and the pepper taste is not overpowering to diners.

PORK RIBS: It’s the pork ribs, the highlight of the show. And at Outram Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh, the pork ribs are so tender for you to enjoy your meal.

ATMOSPHERE: Located on the ground floor of a residential building and with simple decorations, Outram Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh features a typical atmosphere of a coffee shop setting, fully packed during its operating hours.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

Spare rib soup
Liver soup
Sliced pork loin soup
Pig trotters
Watercress soup
Salted vegetables
Youtiao

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$13

NOTES:

You can fill up an order by using the ordering slips placed under the menus which are hung on the walls of the eatery.
Besides rice, the usual carbohydrate dish goes well with your bak kut teh, this eatery also offers mee sua which is a very good alternative option.
Fish in bak kut teh soup are available for those who don’t enjoy pork.
You can choose to have your preferred level of fat in your pork ribs by indicating it in your ordering slips.
The place is non-air-conditioned.
Smoking zone is marked by tables in blue colour.

Leong Kee (Klang) Bak Kut Teh

PORK RIBS: The pork ribs in each bowl of Leong Kee’s bak kut teh are awesome, the tender and flavorful meat almost falls off the bone.

SIDE DISHES: Choices for side dishes are limited, you can only find fresh vegetable, stewed egg, salted vegetable, stewed peanuts, tau pok and you tiao there. The prices are reasonable as most of the side dishes cost less than one Singapore dollar.

NOTES:

If you prefer mixing intestines with pork ribs in one bowl, you can have it at the same price as the standard bowl of pork rib bak kut teh.
Herbal chicken and herbal mutton are available for those who do not enjoy pork.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$10

Founder Bak Kut Teh Restaurant

BAK KUT TEH SOUP: Founder Bak Kut Teh serves Teochew-style soup but its peppery soup is not so strong as its counterpart in Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Soup Eating House. For those who do not take spicy food, Founder Bak Kut Teh’s soup is a good choice.

PORK RIBS: The pork ribs chopped into four small pieces are decent. To best enjoy the dish, don’t hesitate to have them with dark sauce and chili padi.

SIDE DISHES: The restaurant features a selection of side dishes with usual items that you can find at any bak kut teh places in Singapore such as youtiao ($2.50), salted vegetable ($3.80), braised peanuts ($3.80), and braised tau pok ($1.80).

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

Singapore Philatelic Museum

Guide to Singapore Philatelic Museum
Singapore Philatelic Museum’s gallery showcases the world of philately, the world’s first stamp, and how stamps are a window to the world. It has a myriad of stamp collections covering different topics such as science, technology, history, and culture.

SPM guided tour
Guide tour service is offered for group visits at S$1.00/person. Contact the museum for more information.

Admission fees
– Citizens & Permanent Residents: Free admission
– Foreign visitors: S$6.00 for adult admission; S$4.00 for child admission

How to get there
Bus lines: 2, 12, 32, 33, 51, 61, 63, 80 and 197 (Walking 1 mins from bus stop B04142)
Nearest MRT station: City Hall MRT (NS25/EW13) (Walking 6 mins from Exit B)

Peranakan Museum

Guide to Peranakan Museum
The Peranakan, also known as Straits Chinese, were the early Chinese immigrants to Indonesia during the 15^th and 16^th centuries who eventually settled in Malaysia and Singapore. The Peranakan culture, a unique hybrid culture, is still a component of Singapore’s living heritage.

The museum has 10 galleries displaying the finest and most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects.

Peranakan Museum highlight guided tour
English
Monday to Friday 11:00, 14:00
Saturday & Sunday 11:00, 14:00, 15:00

Mandarin
Saturday & Sunday 11:30, 14:30

Japanese
Tuesday to Friday 10:30

French
Every second Thursday of the month 11:30

Special exhibition guided tour
English
Tuesday to Thursday 12:30
Saturdays, Sundays 16:00

Admission fees
– Citizens & Permanent Residents: Free admission
– Visitors aged 6 and below: Free admission
– Foreign visitors: S$6.00 for sdult admission; S$3.00 for concession admission

How to get there
Bus lines: 124, 147, 166, 174, 174E and 190 (Walking 2 mins from bus stop B04143)
Nearest MRT station: Bras Basah MRT (CC2) (Walking 5 mins from Exit B)

Asian Civilisations Museum

Guide to Asian Civilisations Museum
Singapore River gallery
With an open window, you can have good views across the Singapore River to the glinting towers of steel and glass of the busy financial district. This gallery tells many stories from coolies’ to Chettiars, and the indigenous Orang Laut to the newly arrived Europeans.

Southeast Asia galleries
The three Southeast Asia galleries cover over 2,500 years of history, and cultures of Southeast Asia countries.

West Asia gallery
West Asia galleries focus on Islam religion, which still has a major impact on the shaping of Singapore and the surrounding region.

China gallery
In this gallery, you are exposed to many artifacts related to Chinese cultures including stone statues, ceramic and bronzed items, and contemporary Daoist objects.

South Asia gallery
With the South Asian collection, you can explore the wealth of diversity in the region through themes such as religion, science, and the performing arts.

ACM highlight guided tour
English
Monday to Thursday 11:00, 14:00
Friday 11:00, 14:00, 19:00
Saturday & Sunday 11:00, 14:00, 15:00

Mandarin
Saturday & Sunday 11:30, 14:30

Japanese
Tuesday to Friday 10:30
Every second of Saturday of the month 13:30

French
Every third Thursday of the month 10:15

Korean
Every first Wednesday of the month 11:30

Spanish
Every second Thursday of the month 11:30

Special exhibition guided tour
English
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 11:30
Wednesdays, Fridays 11:30, 14:30
Saturdays, Sundays 15:30

Chinese
Saturdays, Sundays 15:00

Japanese
Tuesdays, Thursdays 13:00

Admission fees
– Citizens & Permanent Residents: Free admission
– Visitors aged 6 and below: Free admission
– Concession admission: S$4.00
– Others: S$8.00

How to get there
Bus lines: 75, 100, 107, 130, 131 and 167 (Walking 2 mins from bus stop B02011)
Nearest MRT station: Raffles Place MRT (NS26/EW14) (Walking 3 mins from Exit H)

National Museum of Singapore

Guide to National Museum of Singapore
Singapore History gallery
You can experience major events as well as personal stories of individuals who witnessed the history of Singapore.

Singapore Living galleries with 4 themes: Fashion, Food, Film & Wayang and Photography.

Fashion gallery
You can see different kinds of costumes worn by women from different areas, and the backroom will tell you about how various garments are made.

Film & Wayang gallery
There are three big screens for you to watch old films, movies paraphernalia and listen to various movie theme songs. In addition, you will be surprised by the Chinese opera costumes and accessories worn by the opera actors in the backroom.

Food gallery
You can see Singapore’s street life vividly shown from the display of food-related artifacts and sound installations, such as satay, chicken rice, etc… to the enticing aroma of spices displayed in the backroom.

Photography gallery
Through family portraits, albums, precious artifacts and collection of old photographs, you will certainly have a full view about Singapore’s local life.

Singapore history gallery guided tour
English
Monday to Friday 11:00, 14:00
Saturday & Sunday 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30

Mandarin
Monday 13:30
Saturday & Sunday 11:00, 13:30

Japanese
Monday to Friday 10:30
Every first of Saturday of the month 13:30

French
Every 1st Thursday of the month 10:00

Admission
Admission to the Museum building is free. Admission charges are applicable to the galleries and selected exhibitions and programmes.

Exhibition and Stamford galleries
– Citizens & Permanent Residents: Free admission
– Foreign Visitors: Adult admission is S$6.00, student admission is S$3.00

How to get there
Bus lines: 64, 65, 139 and NR6 (Walking 1 mins from bus stop B07509)
Nearest MRT station: Bras Basah MRT (CC2) (Walking 2 mins from Exit C)

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