Adam Road Food Centre
The place to eat after the Botanic Gardens: nasi lemak sets named after poker hands, plus Bib Gourmand mutton soup and prawn noodles, in one low building by the flyover.
- Where: Bukit Timah
- Price: Under S$30
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The place to eat after the Botanic Gardens: nasi lemak sets named after poker hands, plus Bib Gourmand mutton soup and prawn noodles, in one low building by the flyover.
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