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Frontier – NUS Science Canteen Serving Campus Comfort Food at Budget Prices [Open to Public]

Frontier – NUS Science Canteen Serving Campus Comfort Food at Budget Prices [Open to Public]

Tucked within the Faculty of Science, Frontier is the go-to dining hub for NUS students and staff — offering a variety of hearty Asian, Halal, and fusion meals at unbeatable campus-friendly prices.

(CC24) Kent Ridge

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10 Science Drive 2, Singapore 117543

Frontier – NUS Science Canteen Serving Campus Comfort Food at Budget Prices Tucked within the Faculty of Science, Frontier is the go-to dining hub for NUS students and staff — offering a variety of hearty Asian, Halal, and fusion meals at unbeatable campus-friendly prices.


Why eat here	Frontier at NUS Science Faculty is more than just a canteen — it’s a buzzing lunchtime spot where you’ll find generous portions, wallet-friendly prices, and multi-cultural flavours. Students, lecturers, and even nearby office workers flock here for its fast service and daily staples.
What to eat	• Japanese Donburi Stall – Popular for chicken katsu curry rice, salmon dons, and miso soup sets • Malay Halal Stall – Nasi lemak with sambal, ayam penyet, mee rebus • Chinese Tze Char Stall – Economical rice dishes, sweet & sour chicken, stir-fried veg • Indian Stall – Butter chicken, prata with dhal, biryani sets • Drinks & Dessert Corner – Bandung, lime juice, iced Milo, and traditional ice jelly
Average spend	$3.50–$6 per meal. Easily one of the cheapest and most filling options near Kent Ridge.
Family-friendly	Spacious seating, sheltered, high chairs available at some stalls. Mostly student crowd, but kids are welcome.
Opening hours	Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM Closed on weekends and public holidays
Parent tips	• Peak crowd is 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM — come early or after lunch rush for seats. • Most stalls are Muslim-friendly or halal-certified. • It's within walking distance to the Science Library and NUS museums.
Getting there	MRT: Kent Ridge MRT (CC24) – 8-min walk Bus: Internal NUS shuttle buses (A1/A2) stop at Science Drive TADA: Direct car drop-off at the Science Canteen area. Use code TOTMEI: TADA Referral Link
💡 Extra savings & rewards	• Walk to campus museums or NUH after lunch — earn steps with Sweatcoin • Use ShopBack for groceries or snacks from nearby FairPrice inside NUS
Address	NUS Science Canteen (Frontier), 10 Science Drive 2, Singapore 117543

🍛 Tip: Student prices, generous portions, and diverse Asian comfort food — Frontier is a hidden gem even if you're not from NUS. Ride in with TADA, walk the steps with Sweatcoin, and stretch your pocket with ShopBack. 🎓🍱🧃

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