For a quick and satisfying lunch, make a beeline for this Halal-certified Lanzhou beef noodle house. Expect a complex and robust broth (simmered with more than 15 spices) with fresh noodles hand-pulled on the spot. Pick your noodles (ranging from thick to flat) for the flavourful Signature Beef Noodles (from $8.90). Spice fiends, the Mala Spicy Beef Noodles ($9.50) with that extra kick is made for you.
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This Sunshine Plaza occupant offers affordable and delicious chirashi bowls not to be missed. Make sure to order the popular Bara Chirashi Don ($13), sporting fresh and substantial portions of squid, prawn, tuna and salmon. Not a fan of sashimi? Turn to the Aburi Duck Teriyaki Donburi ($12) – thick cuts of savoury smoked duck drizzled in sweet teriyaki sauce, and then topped with a runny onsen egg.
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Round up the gang for a casual Thai meal at this Tan Quee Lan Street spot. A bowl of Baamee Haeng Tom Yum (Tom Yum Noodles Dry, $7.50) would do a fine job for one, but we'd recommend sharing it with the group alongside the fresh Steamed Seabass with Green Chilli Lime Sauce ($19.80) and the crispy Deep Fried Pork Neck with Fish Sauce ($8.80).
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Take your date out for a fun Italian meal, without breaking the bank. You're here for the handmade pastas, whether you like your Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms ($14.90) or Italian Meatballs ($12.80). On sides, bad for their Fried Mozzarella ($8.80), deep-fried oozy cheese sticks that comes with an appetising tomato sauce for dipping.
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Don't let the snaking queue at this Korean diner stop you — if you're a fan of jjajangmyeon, it's gonna be a worthy wait! The Jjajangmyeon ($12) hits the spot with springy noodles slicked in dark and delicious black bean sauce. Also sure to satisfy, the Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup, $14) is served with a generous portion of prawns.
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Experience authentic Taiwanese fare in this 90s classroom setting that serves up street staples, such as Lu Rou Fan ($8 with a side dish), Chicken Rice and Oyster Intestine Meesua. Get more bang for your buck with their Mini 3 Bowl Set ($15) that allows you the luxury of sampling all three dishes in smaller (but still very hearty) portions!
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For ramen on a budget, get your hands on Nagoya-style Mazesoba ($12.80) — less than $10 a bowl with your Burpple Beyond 1-for-1 deal! The dish features dry ramen topped with an egg, a generous portion of spicy minced pork and plenty of spring onions. Add some chili oil and a dash of vinegar for a flavour boost!
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Can't decide on a favourite burger? Ordinary Burgers makes it easy with a compact but inclusive selection, from $5.90 each! Beef? Check. Vegetarian? Check. Buttermilk Chicken? Check. Our favourite has to be the Spicy Fried Chicken Burger ($5.30), which Burppler Dex Neo likens to an improved version of the well-loved McSpicy.
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When in need of comfort food, leg on over to this Keisuke joint in Bugis+. Expect luscious omelette over tomato rice, served with your choice of sauce (get the classic demi-glace!) At just $9.90, the set offers great value for money with miso soup, salad and a free upsize on rice.
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Meat-lovers in the East, rejoice! iSteaks has a new outlet in your 'hood and that means delicious, quality cuts for cheap. The NZ Ribeye (from $18) is a bit of a splurge but since it comes in a hefty 200g slab, you can order this to share long with the flavour-packed Bacon Aglio Olio ($8.90). The mains come with tasty sides too — think filling mash and crispy fries.
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