Restaurants With No Service Charge In Singapore

It’s not just us– the price of everything has been creeping upwards. These days, it’s hard to enjoy a meal out without having to brace yourself for the inevitable ten dollars that gets added at the end. But who says you need to spend a lot to have fun?

We’ve put together a list of the best restaurants out there without service charge, where the prices you see are what you get. There’s Korean fried chicken, coffee and pastries, and hard-to-find authentic foreign delicacies like the Filipino lechon. No matter your tastes, there’s always something out there to tickle your fancy without reaching too far into the pockets.

For more of our guides to Singapore’s best eats, check out our Best New Restaurants and Menus list.

Daniele’s Pizza – Authentic Italian Food In Changi Business Park With No Service Charge

If you’re intimidated by Italian restaurants, look no further– Daniele’s Pizza, tucked away in Changi Business Park, serves up homestyle Italian food in a cosy, trattoria-style space. Hand-made pastas with house-made sauces, authentic Napoli pizzas, and dreamy desserts form the menu at this underrated restaurant– all made with love. Daniele’s is one of our favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore for a good meal to bond over– and, with no additional service charge (though with GST), at an extremely reasonable price. And, since the best Italian food is made to be shared: Daniele’s caters for corporate events and team dinners. Drop an enquiry in the contact form for more information.

All recipes are kept as authentic as possible by owner-chef Daniele Colaiacomo, born in Rome and fiercely protective of his native cuisine. The restaurant’s pizza oven, a rare sight in Singapore, is a real Italian oven shipped directly from Italy, and is used to make a range of classic Neapolitan style pizzas in both red and white varieties. There’s always something new on the menu, too– the chefs at Daniele’s curate special, limited-run menu items on an almost weekly basis. For a casual restaurant, there’s also an impressive selection of classic Italian drinks and digestifs: limoncello, Amaro Montenegro, and even a house spritz made with yuzu and grapefruit puree.

Daniele’s Pizza. 1 Changi Business Park Crescent, #01-19, Plaza 8 @ CBP, Singapore 486025. For reservations, visit here.

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Lavi Taco – Modern Mexican Restaurant With No Service Charge 

Hidden in artist hotspot Pearl’s Hill Terrace, Lavi Taco is a contemporary taqueria, sprawled across the courtyard as an alfresco dining concept, that’s quickly becoming one of the most beloved Mexican spots in Singapore. All prices on the menu are nett– no service charge or GST are added.

And what a menu it is– all kinds of tacos, from the fan-favourite Signature Birria to fusion creations like the Crispy Thai Fish, Masala Lamb and Pulled Mushroom, which can be paired with guacamole, sour cream, or pico de gallo. The Taco Meat Platter, which serves two to four, features tender pulled oxtail and brisket, Argentinian garlic prawns, and chipotle chicken thighs, with a side of grilled vegetables, corn tortillas and taco condiments.

All dishes at Lavi Taco are made with ingredients from halal suppliers, and pork, lard and alcohol are not used in their preparation.

Lavi Taco. 195 Pearl's Hill Terrace #01-54, Singapore 168976. For reservations, visit here.

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Nayana Kpop Cafe – Service Charge-Free, Korean Pop-Themed Cafe 

The lively Nayana Kpop Cafe, Korean-owned and operated, is Singapore’s first entirely Korean pop-themed restaurant and cafe. There are two Nayana locations, one at Flora Vista in Ang Mo Kio and the other in Pasir Ris Mall, and both are free of GST and service charges.

Under the bright lights and cheerful pop music, a variety of Korean comfort foods are served: galbi, a customised beef rib cut marinated in house special sauce and hotplate-sizzled to perfection; the crispy, buttery kimchi pajeon (pancake), and the Hotplate Chicken Dakgalbi, marinated chicken thigh with cabbage, rice cakes, sweet potato, mozzarella and rice. There’s also a startlingly affordable range of Korean fried chicken flavours– the way they are in Korea– like soy garlic, “snowy” cheese and even carbonara.

Nayana at Pasir Ris Mall is additionally pet-friendly, so pop down there with your friends, furry or otherwise, to share a pot of army stew.

Nayana Kpop Cafe and Restaurant. For reservations, visit here.

Nam Nam Noodle Bar – Vietnamese Street Favourites At No Service Charge

Nam Nam Noodle Bar has four locations across Changi Airport, Raffles City, Wheelock Place and Ngee Ann City. But before you dismiss it as another quick-service mall restaurant, look again: its fast pace and simple but satisfying meals make it a hot favourite among office workers, shoppers, and anyone who wants to stop by for classic Vietnamese food. And, of course, there is no service charge.

Choose from classic phở bowls– chewy rice noodles in rich clear beef or chicken broths, topped with chili slices and fragrant lemongrass. The Phở Australian Beef Slices & Balls is a good choice– tender, medium-rare beef is served with springy beef meatballs for a medley of textures. For a grab-and-go meal, reach for the bánh mì, a classic Vietnamese sandwich with toppings like Caramelised Five-Spice Pork Belly and Chili Lemongrass Chicken, with crunchy pickled vegetables.

For extra value, drop by during lunchtime for the Saigon Street Favourites value lunch set, which consists of a starter, a bowl of phở, and a choice of Vietnamese coffee, lotus tea or water, all for just S$15.30 with no tax.

Nam Nam Noodle Bar. For orders, visit here.

Bami Express – Hole-In-The-Wall Shop With Authentic Bánh Mì

While you’re still in the mood for Vietnamese food, let’s head to Tanjong Pagar Plaza and stop by Bami Express, a hole-in-the-wall bánh mì place that draws queues daily for its sandwiches. There’s not much of a seating area: the restaurant consists of a tiny storefront and a few small tables and chairs, so the restaurant is more suited to takeouts. Suitably, there is no GST or service charge.

All the bánh mì baguettes at Bami Express are baked in-house daily, and you can order a sandwich in one of several authentic varieties: the Bami Meatball, with pork meatballs and chicken floss; the Bami Fried Eggs with fresh fried eggs and chicken floss; the Bami Vegetarian with vegetarian char siew and mushrooms, and many more. We like the Bami Sai Gon: pâté, pork ham, stewed pork and chicken floss are sandwiched between layers of tart pickled vegetable. You can further customise your sandwich: pop a fried egg in your Bami Meatball or chili in your Bami Sai Gon. Each sandwich goes for about S$5– that’s amazing value for money. Did we mention they’re delicious?

Bami Express. 1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza #02-53, Singapore 082001. Order online here.

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DAWN – No-Service Charge, Japanese-Inspired Minimalist Cafe

This minimalist cafe in Clarke Quay takes inspiration from Japan, and is decorated with unfinished wood and concrete with a spotless open-concept kitchen. It’s very Instagram-friendly, but that’s far from all there is to it– DAWN also serves up freshly baked goods, craft coffees (and drinks of both the espresso-based and filtered varieties), and Japanese-inspired sandwiches.

All pastries at DAWN are made in-house, and form a seasonal menu– but expect coffeehouse staples like the Lemon Pound Loaf Cake, lightly salted Apple Crumble, and the decadent Black Sesame Tart. The coffees are brewed from single-origin coffee beans from El Salvador, and pair perfectly with the jammy, buttery Blueberry Galette. There’s a Japanese sandwich on the menu, the Tamago Sando, which is toasted shokupan bread, egg mayo, and the cheerful bright yellow of an ajitama egg.

This cafe also does the rare almond-based cake, the friand– popular in Australia and New Zealand, and related to the French financier. Catch it in the pastry window while you can– the raspberry friand has been spotted recently. Once again, DAWN has no service charge or GST on their menu: you get your money’s worth!

DAWN. 78 South Bridge Road #01-01, Singapore 058708. Visit their Instagram page here.

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Kazbar – Authentic Lebanese And Middle Eastern Restaurant With No Service Charge 

Kazbar has been established for over 12 years as one of the places to go for Middle Eastern food in Singapore, with its extensive menu and specialty in authentic Lebanese cuisine. Located along the lively Club Street, dig into charcoal-grilled meats, mezze platters, and the refreshing Lebanese salad Tabouleh, right in the heart of the city.

For a true feast, get the Mixed Grill Platter: two lamb chops, shish taouk, shish kebab, lamb and chicken kofta kebabs served with house-made harissa, pickled cucumber, and garlic sauce. There’s also the Iranian-style Joojeh Kebab: grilled chicken cubes marinated in saffron, onions and lemon juice, served with saffron rice, grilled vegetables, babas and spicy bread. Of course, the fan-favourite hummus is excellent, topped with garlic, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, and the Fattoush salad is worth an order.

Kazbar has no GST or service charge, so tuck in without worrying about final prices!

Kazbar. 25 Church Street, #01-03 Capital Square 3, Singapore 049482. For reservations, visit here.

La Petite Cuisine – Private Dining-Style French Classics

This little restaurant in Woodlands has a private-home-dining atmosphere and a menu of the homeliest, most comforting French bistro classics– La Petite Cuisine does it all, and at no service charge. There’s only ten seats in this restaurant and a three-course set menu, but place your faith in the chef– restaurant owner Chef May is French-trained, and knows her stuff.

The set menu right now begins with traditional, cheesy French onion soup, or a choice of foie gras and prawn ravioli. Main courses are the confit de canard, salmon filet with French beans and butter rice, or an Angus striploin with white wine pepper and potato gratin. Diners at La Petite Cuisine’s former Bukit Timah location will recognise the confit de canard– the recipe hasn’t changed since 2007.

Finish with the Classic Crème Brulee– a bed of silky French crème custard, topped with caramelised burnt sugar. For the best of French dining in a cosy atmosphere, why not head here on your next date night?

La Petite Cuisine. 11 Sam Leong Road, #04-05 ,Trio Building, Singapore 207903. For reservations, click here.

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Bar Bar Black Sheep – The Original Gastropub With No Service Charge 

Bar Bar Black Sheep was the original chain of gastropubs, nicknamed the “Coffeeshop Bar”, and has remained the backbone of many game nights over the years. Its Thai-Western-Indian menu has over 150 items– whatever you’re thinking of, it’s there. The Bukit Timah outlet has a full bar featuring craft and draft beers, wines, spirits, cocktails, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas decked out with string lights. Functioning just like a regular “kopitiam”, it partners with restaurants to provide its wide spread.

On the Thai menu, expect all the classics like crispy pork, green curry fried rice, and pad see ew, and on the Northern Indian menu dishes like biryanis, Chicken Tikka Masala, and aloo gobi. The Western menu has some gastropub stalwarts like ribs and burgers, made and served the local-Western way, but a full English can be acquired on weekends. Keep some room, though, for some Spanish tapas: the chefs behind them were formerly at Catalunya.

Bar Bar Black Sheep. Visit here for reservations.

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Lechon Republic – No Service Charge On The Best of Filipino Cuisine

The roasted suckling pig dish lechon is the crown jewel of Filipino cuisine, and this underrated, under-the-radar stall in Novena does it best in all of Singapore. Lechon Republic are experts in the deep red, crispy-skinned dish, alongside a medley of other Filipino flavours like the golden lumpiang shanghai, indulgent crispy pata, and smoky, refreshing enseledang talong. And, of course, Lechon Republic’s menu is free of GST and service charges.

For a deeply satisfying meal, try the lechon kare-kare: a dish of chopped lechon, rich peanut sauce, and bagoong. There’s also the lechon sisig: lechon pieces topped with calamansi, chili, and a fried egg. Lechon is on half the menu here as the restaurant’s pride and joy, but there’s other things too: the chicharon bulaklak, a fried ruffled fat snack with Spanish influences, is available served with a side of pickled onions. Drown your meal in lechon sauce, made with grilled pork liver, vinegar, brown sugar and spices, and end on a sweet note with traditional confections, pastillas de leche.

Lechon Republic. 275 Thomson Road, 01-09, Novena Regency, Singapore 307645. Place orders here.

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