Singapore – it is always a challenge to find a comfortable lunch spot in the CBD in Singapore given it is always so crowded. Here are some restaurants to get a little more cost and comfortable, where you can spend less than S$30 for lunch.

Scarpetta (Amoy Street)
The Vibe: Energetic and vibrant pasta bar in Amoy Street.
Why it fits the budget: With pastas under S$30, this popular pasta spot is great if you want to grab a quick pasta in an air-conditioned space. The pasta is incredibly good for its price. [Read more here]
Address: 47 Amoy Street, Singapore 069873

Kimpson’s Table (Far East Square)
The Vibe: Home-style casual Korean joint at the exit of Telok Ayer MRT Station.
Why it fits the budget: Expect home-style Korean comfort food with mostly dishes like Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) priced under S$20. The fried chicken is a must try too. [Read more here]
Address: 134 Amoy Street, #01-01, Far East Square, Singapore 049963

Gwanghwamun Mijin (Far East Square)
The Vibe: Minimalist interior with wood accents and a clean, contemporary design which focuses on cold buckwheat noodles.
Why it fits the budget: The Signature Buckwheat Noodles (S$15) spots an al dentex texture, and I like that you can customize the dipping broth served in a kettle according to your liking with condiments like grated daikon, wasabi, and seaweed. [Read more here]
Address: 47,48,49, Pekin Street, #01-01, Singapore 048779

OJEJE (Raffles City)
The Vibe: Sleek, fast-casual Seoul export.
Why it fits the budget: This modern restaurant in the basement of Raffles City is great for a casual lunch in a comfortable environment. You can get their Pork Loin (Rosu) Katsu Set (S$28) or Premium Matcha Zaru Udon (S$17) under the S$30 mark for a premium CBD lunch break. [Read more here]
Address: Raffles City, #B1-12, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103

Katsu By Kyu (OUE Downtown Gallery)
The Vibe: Korean Hanok-style interior in the CBD.
Why it fits the budget: Known for its tonkatsu, it also serves seafood katsu and udon which are under S$30 if you want to dine in Shenton Way area. [Read more here]
Address: 6A Shenton Way, #01-09/10 Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815

Saikyo Pasta (Icon Village)
The Vibe: Intimate and cosy 12-seater counter bar.
Why it fits the budget: Located in the heart Tanjong Pagar at Icon Village, this spot serves affordable handmade Japanese-Italian fusion pasta with lunch sets under S$30. [Read more here]
Address: 12 Gopeng Street, #01-86/87 Icon Village, Singapore 078877

Casa Lola (Boon Tat Street)
The Vibe: Lively and casual European escape in Telok Ayer.
Why it fits the budget: Run by the acclaimed FOC Group, this casual Spanish restaurant brings their signature tapas to an accessible price point. They do lunch sets under S$30 with mains like Grandma Lola’s Oven-Baked Macaroni with Slow-cooked Ragu (S$26) and Oven-Roasted Chicken Marinated with Achiote Spices (S$28). Each set comes with a choice of tapas, and coffee or tea. [Read more here]
Address: 3 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069612

Sio Pasta (Raffles City)
The Vibe: Modern and cosy spot for good value pasta.
Why it fits the budget: Located at Raffles City Shopping Centre basement is this casual Japanese-Italian pasta concept by Michelin-recognized Chef Shusaku Toba of sio in Tokyo. Not a big space, but you can get pasta such as Fried Egg, Cheese, and Salted Kelp Pasta (S$13.80) below S$30. [Read more here]
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, B1-16, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103

Sushidan (Raffles City)
The Vibe: Casual Japanese-style wooden interior sushiya.
Why it fits the budget: With omakase sets from S$19.90, the value of Sushidan is honestly quite unbeatable. You can also go ala carte which will likely still bring your bill under S$30. [Read more here]
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-44C Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103

Chen’s Mapo Tofu (OUE Downtown Gallery)
The Vibe: Casual no-frills self-ordering system in Shenton Way.
Why it fits the budget: You get to enjoy Mapo Tofu set from S$13.80 and Mapo Don / Rice Bowls from SS$11.90, which is good value for this location. It is part of OUE Restaurants which also manages the One Michelin starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, well-known for his Mapo Tofu dish. [Read more here]
Address: 6A Shenton Way, Downtown Gallery #02-29, Singapore 068815

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