Da Dong Prawn Noodles: Crowd favourite at Joo Chiat Road

Da Dong Prawn Noodles is a beloved stall known for serving steaming bowls of prawn noodles. Helmed by Watson Lim, the stall carries on the legacy of his father, who founded it in 1966. Da Dong's prawn noodles feature huge prawns, tender pork ribs, and a rich, flavorful broth that Watson starts preparing as early as 4 a.m.

Teppei Syokudo: Japanese bowls at Fusionopolis

This casual Japanese restaurant from the award-winning Teppei brand offers a wide variety of rice bowls, curry, bentos, udon, and tempura. Despite its spacious seating, it can get crowded during peak lunch hours. Expect to spend around SGD 20 per person for a satisfying dining experience.

Ri Ri Cha (Sago Street)

Overall 5 / 5 Address: 24 Sago St, Singapore 059020Opening Hours: 12:00pm to 10:00pm (Tue to Sun); closed on Mon Double Scoop Nian Gao Waffle (SGD 15.8) 5 / 5

Pilot Kitchen (Havelock 2)

Overall 4 / 5 Address:  2 Havelock Rd, B1-04, Singapore 059763Opening Hours: 05:30pm to 10:30pm (Wed to Sun); closed on Mon & Tue Homemade Milk Bun (SGD 8) 4 /…

Chen’s Mapo Tofu: Sichuan classics at The Star Vista

At Chen’s Mapo Tofu, diners can enjoy the renowned Chen’s Mapo Don without the hefty price tag of its fine dining counterpart. The dish features silky tofu in a spicy, aromatic sauce perfected over three generations, served atop fluffy Hokkaido white rice. Executive chef Liew Tian Heong brings this iconic dish to life using imported ingredients like fermented broad bean paste from Sichuan's Pidu district. The Bib Gourmand distinction in the MICHELIN Guide 2019 highlights the eatery's excellent quality and value for money.