5 Places in Tiong Bahru to Have Dinner for Less than $10

It’s time for dinner and you only have $10 for dinner in Tiong Bahru until tomorrow’s payday. If that sounds all too familiar, check out these five best places at the Tiong Bahru Food Center where you can have affordable meals.

Tiong Bahru Fried Kway Teow

Hawker centers won’t be complete without a plate of kway teow. This stall opens until 10:30 p.m. from Thursday to Tuesday. Try the Fried Kway Teow for as low as $3, so you can be full already with just $10.
The low price isn’t the only secret for Tiong Bahru Fried Kway Teow’s success. The business has run for over 40 years by using flavorful ingredients like lup cheong (Chinese sausage) and hum (cockles).

​Min Nan Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle

The stall’s Pork Ribs Prawn Mee is popular during the lunch crowd. If you were unable to wait in line, you can have a bowl of seafood-pork stew for at least $4.50 during dinnertime.
The food stall’s evening hours are from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. between Friday and Wednesday. Want to have lunch here instead? The place opens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

​Joo Chiat Beef King

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The Beef Ball Soup and Beef Brisket Noodles are some of the popular items on the menu, which cost $3.50 and $4.50, respectively.
Joo Chiat Beef King is open daily except on Tuesdays. You should come for dinner as early as possible because the stall closes at 8:30 p.m.

​Tiong Bahru Braised Duck

You should also have an early dinner at the Tiong Bahru Braised Duck, which is only open until 8 p.m. The stall is closed on Tuesday and Sunday, so take note of the schedule if you’re craving duck rice.
Meals cost between $3 and $5. Aside from the duck rice, the duck porridge is another popular item on the menu.

Hot Plate Western Food

Classic meat and sliders are what you’ll find at this Western food stall. Try the sizzling plate of lean pork chop with fried egg, fries and beans for just $5.50.
Hot Plate Western Food serves dinner customers from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily. You can also drop by for an early breakfast from 8:30 a.m.

Conclusion

Which hawker center from this list caught your attention? If you still need cash to stretch your budget until the next payday, you may want to consider applying for a personal loan. It pays to have extra cash not only for food but also for unexpected expenses.

Not sure where to apply for a loan? Raffles Credit is a licensed money lender near Tiong Bahru. You can inquire about different loan options with reasonable rates by following the directions below.

Directions from Tiong Bahru to Raffles Credit.