Do meals that are both affordable and satisfying still exist? Rising costs and inflation in Singapore have left many feeling the pinch. With that said, there are still lunch options that bring you the best of both worlds!
SAFRA has a host of affiliated partners that deliver great-tasting set meals without that pang of regret when the final bill comes. Here, we share with you six amazing restaurant-quality lunch spots where you can still find that sweet spot between affordability and quality.
1. Keng Eng Kee Seafood: 15% off the total bill
Keng Eng Kee Seafood has been serving classic wok-fried staples for more than 63 years. And with an exclusive 15% off for SAFRA members, you can order up a feast. First-time diners should try their famous Curry Fish Head, with its fresh fish, accompanied by a myriad of vegetables and addictive curry gravy that can go a long way for an entire family of lunch diners. For a quick or solo meal, we recommend the Signature Moonlight Horfun or Sliced Fish Thick Beehoon Soup — expertly fried wide rice noodles, replete with “wok hei” and topped with a silky egg yolk, or fresh fish slices and slippery noodles in a comforting, wholesome broth.
Budget: From $8.40
SAFRA members enjoy 15% off the total bill. Find out more at safra.sg/kek-seafood
2. Sarpino’s Pizzeria: $5.50 Personal Pan Pizza Deal
“I love pizza! But I can’t possibly eat an entire pan!”
Ah, the typical pizza dilemma. Fret no more, as Sarpino’s Pizza at SAFRA Tampines has a great and affordable alternative – the personal pan pizza deal! For just $5.50, you’ll get to sink your teeth into a decently sized pizza that is more than adequate for a quality lunch experience!
And its variety is just mind-blowing, from classics like Pepperoni and Margherita to Asian-inspired flavours like Teriyaki Chicken and Satay Chicken. The deal also comes with a canned drink. Simple, straightforward, and delicious – what more can you ask for?
Budget: From $5.50
Find out more at safra.sg/sarpinos
3. Ajisen Ramen: 10% off a la carte menu
This intrepid ramen chain experienced a meteoric rise when it first came to Singapore. Today, Ajisen Ramen has 20 outlets in Singapore alone and 700 restaurants worldwide.
While this eatery can be slightly pricier than some local ramen chains, there is a way to ensure that you keep both your wallets and bellies full. The SAFRA-exclusive discount entitles you to 10% off its a la carte menu. We recommend the Corn Chashu Ramen, with its savoury tonkotsu broth, corn, pork slices and a marinated egg, at only $10.80. For the same price, you can also get its Chashu Kimchi Ramen for that extra spicy and sour kick!
Budget: From $10.80
SAFRA members and 11B holders enjoy 10% off the a la carte menu. Find out more at safra.sg/AjisenRamen
4. Fish & Co: 20% off takeaway orders
While Fish & Co. isn’t exactly known for its affordability, it is arguably one of Singapore’s best chain restaurants for a delicious pan of Mediterranean fish and chips. Most of its signature dishes are above the $20 price point, but you can easily circumvent this hefty price tag with some neat tricks and choices!
If you’re looking for a seafood fix, we urge you to try their Mussels with Garlic Butter sauce. It may be categorised as a starter but trust us when we say that the portion is huge! Starting at $15, you can get this down to $12 with their takeaway promotion. Another option is its signature fried/grilled calamari, which goes for as low as $9.60 with the discount.
We didn’t forget its delicious range of Fish and Chips! You can get one of its signature fish pans for a reasonable $16 if you opt for this takeaway promotion!
Budget: From $12
SAFRA members and 11B holders enjoy 20% off the subtotal bill, excluding GST and service charge ( la carte menu items only). Find out more at safra.sg/20-off-subtotal-bill
5. Prata Wala: 10% off from Mon to Fri
Under First Gourmet’s umbrella of Asian-inspired restaurants, including Pavilion Banana Leaf and Zaffron Kitchen, Prata Wala brings over the gastronomic expertise of its sibling restaurants to its mass market chain, making it affordable and accessible to the everyday diner.
This SAFRA-exclusive promotion may require a minimum spending of $10, but its affordability lets you to treat yourself to a hearty meal for less than $10. Pairing its Chicken Curry Prata set with a Teh Tarik will add up to $10.70, easily fitting that $10 budget with the discount incorporated into the final bill. And this isn’t the only combination, so you can really get creative with your lunch order!
Budget: From $10
SAFRA members and 11B holders enjoy 10% off with minimum $10 spend (Mon – Fri only). Visit safra.sg/prata-wala for more details.
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