TripAdvisor names Old Airport Road Food Centre top Cheap Eats spot in Singapore

SINGAPORE — TripAdvisor has announced its Travellers’ Choice awards for top restaurants around the world on Wednesday (Oct 19). Among the top 10 restaurants in Asia is Singapore’s Restaurant Andre that secured fourth place.

More interestingly, the world’s largest travel site also disclosed Singapore’s top cheap eats for the first time. Taking the number one spot is Old Airport Road Centre, followed by Indian Muslim eatery Zam Zam in Arab Street and Komala Villas Restaurant.

Here is the top 10 list:

1. Old Airport Rd Food Centre. This 40-year-old hawker centre “houses the highest number of locally-renowned favourites compared to any other food centres in Singapore”.

2.  Zam Zam. Apparently tourists really dig its crispy murtabak.

3. Komala Villas Restaurant: TripAdvisor cited that this surprise entry is highly-rated for its warm service.

4. Chinatown Complex: With 250 food stall, there’s plenty to keep tourists fed at  “an affordable price”.

5. Makansutra Glutton's Bay: We’re not surprised since this spot has a great view of Marina Bay.

The rest of the top 10

6. Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice

7. Food Republic @ Wisma Atria

8. Ya Kun Kaya Toast @ China Square

9.  Malaysian Food Street

10. Satay By The Bay

Are these spots where you'd bring your friends from overseas?