10 restaurants to spend your CDC vouchers at

1. Gusta Sourdough Pizza

Why visit? There may be many new pizza spots popping up, but if you want to save some dollars, get your hands on a slice of neo-Neapolitan-style pizza from Gusta Soursough Pizza at Serangoon. Here, the dough is prepared fresh daily, using a proprietary blend of Japanese flours.

This cosy pizzeria serves dough that’s slow-fermented for up to 72 hours, and then bakes it in a 500°C Italian pizza oven for only 90 seconds, resulting in soft, chewy, irresistible pizzas.

Crowd favourites: Launched just this March, the smoked salmon (S$26.50) is a light and appetising number made with slices of smoked salmon, sour cream, mozzarella, mizuna leaves, lemon juice, and dill.

If you’re looking for a meatier option, you can’t go wrong with its classic Calabrese salami (S$22.50), laden with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Calabrese salami, and parsley. There’s even an option to drizzle extra garlic maple syrup for just S$2.50!

2. Le Rida

Why visit? At Le Rida, it’s all about flavours — its extensive menu serves a variety of cuisines, including North Indian, Mediterranean, and even a selection of French dishes.

Additionally, it’s also a popular hangout spot for those living in Bukit Timah, as it often hosts soccer watch parties while pushing out beer promotions, too. CDC vouchers and beer promotions? That’s a great way to stretch those vouchers if you ask us. 

Crowd favourites: Hanging with the guys? Have a few pints and order some bites to share, such as its mixed grilled platter (S$35). It’s a generous portion of charcoal-grilled minced lamb, lamb tenderloin cubes, chicken cubes, and minced chicken kebab served with saffron rice.

If that’s a bit too much, its premium lamb rack (S$28) with rosemary sauce, potato gratin, and house salad is another meaty dish that’ll keep you satiated.

3. Green On Earth Vegetarian Restaurant

Why visit? Curious about where to dig into mouth-watering vegetarian fare with your CDC vouchers? Well, look no further than Green On Earth Vegetarian Restaurant! While it has two outlets in Singapore, its Rail Mall outlet seems to be the only one where you can use your CDC vouchers and tuck into a satisfyingly delicious meal.

This underrated spot has been serving familiar zi char dishes and fiery plant-based mala xiang guo from its Rail Mail outer since 2016, with its Tampines outlet opening only in late 2024.

Crowd favourites: It’s hard to resist its little wok braised beancurd (from S$14) when it looks that good. It’s slow-cooked and features a plant-based sauce rich in spices and umami flavours.

If you’re craving some spice, its highly rated mala xiang guo (from S$15) is a tongue-tingling restaurant signature, where you can choose your preferred spice level from “non-spicy” to “crazy spicy”.

Each ingredient add-on, such as beancurd skin, lotus root, and thick sweet potato noodles, will cost you around S$1.50 to S$3 each.

4. Black Pearl Steakhouse

Why visit?If you thought that CDC vouchers could only be used for casual meals, think again: Organise a wallet-friendly date night at Black Pearl Steakhouse, if that tickles your fancy.

With premium steak cuts flown in from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Argentina, this long-standing steakhouse (it’s been around for nearly two decades!) at East Coast might just be your new favourite steak place if it isn’t already.

Want greater bang for your buck? There’s also a four-course set dinner at only S$58, with a curated selection of oysters, pasta, and tapas.

Crowd favourites: Wondering what’s best for sharing? The USDA barley-fed T-bone (S$78 for a 450g steak) is a great place to start. Pair that slab with a choice of sides, such as spinach with onsen egg (S$12) and truffle fries (S$15).

If you’re not in the mood for steak, you can consider the truffle seafood capellini (S$35), loaded with chopped black truffle, scallops, tiger prawns, fish, squid, and mussels — we’re sure it’ll impress any dining companion. 

5. Ba Shu Sichuan Cuisine

Why visit? Opened in Singapore in 2015, Ba Shu Sichuan Cuisine specialises in tantalising Sichuan fare. Its name, “ba”, refers to the ancient state of Ba, which was located in eastern Sichuan, China, and was conquered by the Qin state in 316 BC.

Meanwhile, “shu” refers to an ancient state located in present-day Sichuan Province, China, with its capital in the Chengdu plains.

A historically loaded name aside, the restaurant has received numerous praises and drawn long queues for its authentically spicy dishes, particularly an acclaimed “legendary signature dish”, the fish fillet with green pepper (S$32).

Crowd favourites: Start your meal off strong with a potent spicy free-range chicken, mala chicken cubes (S$15), laced with fragrant sesame and chilli oil and heaps of aromatic garlic.

There’s also the popular sweet and sour pork (S$16) as well as the irresistible Sichuan spicy popcorn chicken (S$22) to keep your belly happy!

6. Yum Cha Restaurant

Why visit? Opened in 2000 near Temple Street, Yum Cha Restaurant wants to bring back the old school charm of dining in a dim sum tea house — complete with marble tables and dark wooden chairs. Talk about spending your CDC vouchers in style!

Aside from a la carte favourites, it also serves a weekday high tea buffet (S$32.80 per adult, S$16.80 per child) from 3pm to 6pm. The spread includes a variety of steamed and fried dim sum, a selection of congee, side dishes, and even dessert.

Crowd favourites: You might be spoilt for choice, but we’d suggest to start with its classic xiao long bao (steamed dumpling filled with meat and a flavorful broth, S$6.80 for three) and savour its comforting broth. 

You can also try its handmade otak siew mai (S$6.80 for three) — a local fusion dish that you don’t often see on a dim sum menu.

For a meatier bite, there’s the braised pig trotter in vinegar (S$16.80), cooked in gingery-sweet black vinegar. It’s great for sharing, but so delicious, you might want it all for yourself!

7. Little Island Brewing Co.

Why visit? For those who love their pints, Little Island Brewing Co. is a unique, pet-friendly dining getaway in Changi Village that accepts CDC vouchers! It doesn’t just serve up its craft beer on rotation, but also has a robust menu of smoked meats and wood-fired sourdough pizzas.

Its expansive Changi Village outlet sees many large groups gather on weekends, some there to chill and unwind over drinks, but some also there for its lineup of live bands. It also regularly holds events such as trivia nights and chess game nights.

Crowd favourites: You’ll find plenty of hearty plates here, such as the Huli Huli chicken chop (S$16), grilled Hawaiian teriyaki chicken and fries, and the sharing Animal Farm (S$58) platter. The latter is a sizable plate that includes chicken chop, crispy pork belly, and wagyu brisket.

If you swing by on a Sunday, it serves a special Sunday Roast menu that’s great for sharing with family and friends. The Farmhouse combo platter (S$92) features a succulent trinity of roasted honey chicken, crispy pork belly, and Argentine ribeye roast. Don’t forget to add on the Yorkshire pudding (S$3), too!

8. 13 Miles

Why visit? Looking for a halal-certified seafood boil experience for your next group gathering? 13 Miles at Sembwang, which accepts CDC vouchers, might just be your spot. 

With a focus on set menus for communal dining and generous seafood boil sets, the restaurant is one to consider if you’re looking for a delicious and convivial meal. It also offers catering services for large parties and special occasions.

Crowd favourites: At just S$59, its Shellout set for two diners is worth every dollar. It boasts a variety of seafood, including crab, mussels, clams, prawns, and squid. You can choose from 10 sauce options such as salted egg, black pepper, butter cheese, and assam.

Aside from seafood, there are also set menu options from S$42 for two to three diners, which include dishes such as sambal (spicy sauce or paste) pomfret, hotplate beancurd, kailan in oyster sauce, and rice.

9. Wu Da Lang Old Hotpot

Why visit? There might be many hotpot restaurants in Singapore, but how many can you list that accept CDC vouchers as payment? Wu Da Lang Old Hotpot is one of them — it’s famous for its affordable, all-in meal prices that include a soup base, and access to a wide variety of meats and vegetables, sides, and dessert.

Fun fact: The restaurant grows its own organic mushrooms in a temperature-controlled environment, so you get only the freshest mushrooms delivered to your table. Its broth is also MSG-free, too! To sweeten the deal, it also doesn’t charge a service fee!

Crowd favourites: With numerous options available — including individual sets, set meals, and special items — a safe bet would be to start with its hotpot meal for two (S$68). The satiating spread includes an unlimited selection from its buffet line of meats, seafood, and vegetables, along with a choice of broth.

If you’d rather go for an a la carte experience, the restaurant also serves satiating dishes such as dry pot pork ribs in spicy sauce (S$42.80), boneless pork elbow (S$14), and mala duck (S$28).

10. Jing Long Seafood Restaurant

Why visit? Jing Long Seafood Restaurant’s story began in 1999, first operating as a zi char stall in a coffeeshop. After 10 years of hustle, the owners were offered an opportunity to take over an F&B unit opposite their stall, and the rest is history. 

Located in the Bedok heartlands, it’s a well-loved spot by families, especially for special occasions and parties, since it has a staggering number of 35 10-seater tables. You can count on the quality of its seafood dishes, having dished them out for nearly three decades now — if not the sheer amount of regulars that keep combing back are testament itself. 

Crowd favourites: You can’t dine at a local seafood restaurant without ordering a live crab (seasonal price). Here, you can choose from sauces such as the popular chilli and black pepper, or the restaurant’s special butter cheese.

Pair your mouth-watering crab with side dishes, including prawn paste chicken wings (from S$12.80), stir-fried scallops with XO sauce (from S$31.80), and fish maw with crabmeat soup (from S$33.80).