Singapore might be expensive, but your meals don’t have to be.

Forget overpriced cafes — hawker centres and local gems are where locals actually eat.

🔥 My fave hawker and local gems:

🍗 Katong Mei Wei Boneless Chicken Rice
📍 Katong Shopping Centre (basement)
The rice is fragrant, the chicken is juicy, and the chili sauce? A proper kick. Get there early — queues start forming before noon. Once I went there before 7pm and the last set got sold to the lady in front of me (sad).

🍞 Ya Kun Kaya Toast
📍 Various outlets across Singapore
A nostalgic breakfast staple. Thin, crisp toast slathered in kaya (coconut jam) and butter, served with soft-boiled eggs and teh-c. Perfect for a morning slow-down.

🐟 Nakajima Suisan
📍 Takashimaya Food Hall
A Japanese-style grilled fish set meal in a basement food court? Yes, and it’s incredible. Smoky saba, rice, soup — a full meal that feels fancy but costs under SGD15 (there’s a range of options available).

💡 Pro Tip: These meals aren’t just great for the wallet — they’re a snapshot of everyday Singapore. Add them to your food crawl list if you’re here for a while.

🌟 Final Thoughts

You can still eat like a king in Singapore for under SGD5 — and it’ll probably taste better than your $20 cafe brunch.

🎢 Bonus Tip: Book Local Activities with Discounts
Even as a local, I still use platforms like Klook and Trip.com for promo bundles on attractions like Universal Studios Singapore or Skyline Luge.

📌 Compare prices on both platforms — I’ve scored better rates than local prices before!