Bincho
For as low as $20, this multi-concept Tiong Bahru Japanese eatery dishes out donburi sets that include appetizers, salad, soup karaage and dessert on Wednesdays, Thursdays and weekends. You can even stop by the heritage Hua Bee eatery and chat to some friendly old uncles about the good old days, too.
The Black Swan
This classy 1930s style restaurant on Cecil Street is perfect for those working in the busy business district. Choose either a two- ($32) or three-course ($38) set lunch with options like beef tartare, pan-seared foie gras and duck leg confit among others.
Cocotte
Casual French restaurant dishes out three-course lunch options with more choices than your average set, from fancy garlicked escargot to comforting mustard- and tarragon-grilled chicken. For $32 per person, it’s cheaper than the dinner option without compromising on quality.
Fordham & Grand
No longer a dinner and supper only speakeasy, this Craig Road favorite does a mean lunch, too, with a veggie- and pesci-centric menu. Chow on dishes like asparagus and linguine and, for you meat-lovers, there’s the steak and fries. A three-course lunch goes for $35 from Tuesdays to Fridays.
Forlino
This exquisite restaurant with great views of the bay serves a three-course business lunch for $38. Between the foie gras, braised veal shoulder and spaghetti alla chittara with seafood ragout, we just want it all.
LP + Tetsu
One Michelin star chef, Laurent Peugeot has got the French-Japanese fusion down to a tee with $28 bento boxes complete with pork katsu, sashimi, rice and miso soup. Alternatively, you can have a more expensive $45 three-course lunch that includes plates like duck breast with red fruit miso.
Sky on 57
Yes, this may be a little more decadent than what we’re used to, but for good reason. It’s way cheaper than dinner, plus the views are just spectacular. Local celebrity chef Justin Quek does fusion food justice with foie gras xiao long bao and wok fried rice vermicelli and hor fun with scallops, king prawn and snapper. Just close one eye for the price: $50 gets you a three-course lunch while $60 gets you four.
