You know that golden period when your kids are at school, your partner's at work, and housework can wait? Kick back with these weekday lunch sets in Singapore
If you are parent, like us, who is constantly juggling between work, family, and social life, weekday lunch might just be your rare pocket of peace. Breakfast is often rushed and dinners are dedicated to family time, leaving only lunchtime when you choose for you. Whether that’s eating with your work besties, catching up with friends, or even solo dining, it’s that one part of the day when it’s all about you. Make lunchtime count with these tasty weekday lunch sets in Singapore that are totally worth slowing down for. Delicious food, lovely settings, what’s not to love? Call it a mid-day mindful break or make it a self-pampering meal, and you’ll leave fully recharged and ready to take on the rest of the day.
Affordable weekday lunch sets in Singapore
These affordable weekday lunch sets in Singapore are within $50 per person.
1. Choon Hoy Parlor
This chef named his restaurant after his mother! As a tribute to her and a modern expression of tradition, Chef Dylan fires up well-loved local favourites like cured meats, silken chicken, and comforting house-brewed soups at Choon Hoy Parlor. Just as its sister restaurant, The Masses (which serves a delicious brunch where kids eat free), you’ll enjoy good food without breaking the bank. The three-course Local-Style Set lunch, which includes rice, two starters, and one main, will set you back just $18.90++.
If you have company, the Signature Set Lunch ($24.90++ per person, minimum two to dine) comes with one more starter and a peppery Pig Stomach Collagen Soup. You’ll get to choose between plain rice or lard rice – take it from us, always go with the lard! If you’re in the mood for a tipple, they also have a cocktail program which features their extensive collection of Baijiu (Chinese white spirit).
Where: Choon Hoy Parlor, 15 Stamford Rd, #01-84A, Singapore 178906
Price: From $18.90++ per person for the three-course Local-Style Set Lunch
When: Weekdays 11.30am – 3pm
2. Baia
High energy rooftop bar by night, tranquil lunch spot by day, you’ll want to sit at Baia all day just to soak in the views of Marina Bay. That’s why we’re really happy they have a weekday lunch set in Singapore which also includes a Mediterranean-inspired lunch set. At only $38++ per person, you’ll get to choose between creamy burrata or pumpkin soup for appetisers, with mains like pasta, grilled seabass, and Agus beef (supplement $12), before rounding off with the Hazelnut mousse dessert.
There’s also the heartier Gourmet Set Lunch ($78++) that comes with a Jumbo Crab Salad. If you are looking for plant-based options, we highly recommend the Crispy Viola Eggplant Cutlet ($28++) from the a la carte menu. It’s not a lunch set but it’ll blow your mind!
Where: Baia, 8 Raffles Ave., Level 4 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
Price: From $38++ for the three-course set lunch
When: Weekdays 11.30am – 5pm
3. Chef’s Tavern
From a cooking studio to popularising the ‘Western Omakase’ concept, Chef Stephan Zoisl embarks on the next stage of his culinary journey with Chef’s Tavern. He brings the same European finesse and Japanese precision to this new restaurant with a Japanese Teishoku Lunch Set (from $28++), that’s as hearty as it’s healthy.
There’s also a European Lunch Set (from $68++) that even has his signature Kombu Angel Hair Pasta. Whether you call it Japanese or European, it’s going to have delightful traces of each cuisine in either. After the meal, grab a drink and unwind by the stretch of open windows, it’s such a relaxing vibe! Did we mention that happy hour starts from 12pm?
Where: Chef’s Tavern, 20 Craig Rd, Singapore 089692
Price: From $28++ for the Teishoku Lunch Set, $68++ for the three-course European Lunch Set
When: Mon – Sat, 12pm – 2.30pm
4. Pasta Bar
With 14 types of dough that are handmade daily, The Pasta Bar serves soulful, regional pasta in its weekday lunch sets. The two-course lunch set ($30++ per person) includes a choice of starter and a selection of delectable pastas – classic carbonara, 24-hour cooked beef ragu, and saffron crab. There’s also a vegetarian option made with eggless pasta and lemon ricotta. If you’re in the mood for some sweets, the three-course lunch set ($40++ per person) comes with the dessert of the day. Take it up a notch with wine pairing at $15++ per glass.
Where: Pasta Bar, 55 Keong Saik Road, #01-05, Singapore 089158
Price: From $30++ for the two-course set lunch
When: Wed – Fri, 12pm – 3pm<
5. SUSHISAMBA
If this is good enough to impress your business partners or clients, it’s definitely good enough for your midday break. Perched all the way up on the 52nd floor, not only will you get sweeping views of the city skyline, but you’ll see as far as the sea! Dining here is a feast for the eyes and the belly. Its three-course Vivo Business Lunch fires up Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian-inspired dishes in under 60 minutes. Think sushi rolls, seviches, cazuela rice, and more. Together with its lush interior, you might hand around beyond the hour!
Where: SUSHISAMBA, 168 Robinson Rd, Level 52 Capital Tower, Singapore 068912
Price: From $48++ for the three-course Vivo Business Lunch
When: Weekdays, 11.30am – 2.30pm
6. BYD by 1826 – Boat Quay
BYD, the Chinese EV brand is one of the forerunners of brands that venture into lifestyle F&B in Singapore. Their pet-friendly restaurant at Zhongshan Park may be our furkid’s favourite, but their lush Boat Quay outlet is the one we go to for river views. And the best thing? This lunch set in Singapore is only $9.90++, perhaps the cheapest lunch set around the area. There’s one caveat though; you’ll need to sign up for their free membership.
Every month, they feature three different dishes in their set lunch. It can include anything from rice bowls to pasta and noodles, together a starter (salad or soup), and a dessert. They are also well-loved for their $7 craft beers but BYO water bottle if you just want water, because it’s $7/1 litre bottle here.
Where: BYD by 1826 – Boat Quay, 33/34 Boat Quay, Level 1- 3, Singapore 049822
Price: From $9.90++ for the three-course set lunch
When: Weekdays, 11.30am – 5pm
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7. Restaurant Fiz
It first opened in 2023 along Tanjong Pagar, and in these two years, Restaurant Fiz has already won over the hearts and tastebuds of many serious foodies in Singapore. Chef-Owner Hafizzul Hashim puts the spotlight on contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine, turning the region’s rich heritage into bold flavours on fine plates. Its second lunch menu draws inspiration from Angkor’s Khmer and Java’s Majapahit Empire in the 15th century with dishes like Ikan Pekasam (Malay fermented fish) and Oxtail Asam Pedas (A spicy and sour oxtail stew). Desserts include a choice a traditional glutinous rice snack or a banana ice cream brûlée.
Where: Restaurant Fiz, 21 Tg Pagar Road, #01-01/02, Singapore 088444
Price: From $88++ for the Sajian Pilihan: Select Experience lunch set
When: Weekdays, 12pm – 3pm
8. Torno Subito
Where: Torno Subito, 26 Dempsey Rd, #01 02, Singapore 249686
Price: From $68++ for the three-course Formula Lunch
When: Wed – Fri, 12pm – 3pm
9. The Black Pearl
Cantonese fine dining with a view, The Black Pearl, serves signature dishes like the BBQ Premium Iberico Char Siew and Chef’s Signature Boston Lobster Rice in its lunch set menus. All sets come with The Black Pearl’s Trio Appetiser Platter, which teases you with dim sum items like the Black Pearl Truffle Wild Mushroom Dumpling and the Black Gold Soup Dumpling – you might just want to go back for their Weekend Dim Sum brunch!
Where: The Black Pearl, 333 N Bridge Rd, #07-11/12 Odeon 333, Singapore 188721
Price: From $88++ per person for the weekday lunch set, minimum two to dine
When: Weekdays, 11.30am – 3pm
10. Sushi Sato
Nothing says splurge like an exquisite omakase meal, especially when its hidden within the lush enclaves of Dempsey Hills. Chef Yuji Sato is a chef with green thumbs and has designed a pretty little zen garden by the entrance of the restaurant, complete with a matching water feature. It really does feel like you’ve stepped into Japan and that sets the tone before you step into the intimate nine-seater restaurant. All the omakase features fresh sashimi and a range of nigiri built with Yamagata rice mixed with a secret blend of vinegars that enhances the oiliness of the fish. In true omakase style, most of the items are seasonal here but have no fear because the chefs will tell you what you are eating. And if you need, they have an iPad with the names of the dishes in English too. Chef speaks some English and is more than happy to explain everything to you, even how he grows a wasabi plant in the fridge!
Where: Sushi Sato, 6B Dempsey Rd, Singapore 247662
Price: From $168++ per person for the lunch omakase sets
When: Weekdays, 12pm – 3pm
