Lenu Secret Menu
LeNu does not print a secret menu, but regulars have one anyway. Because every bowl is built from interchangeable parts (broth, protein, noodle, spice level, plus a long side-dish list), you can assemble combinations the card never lists. Below are the best of them, all buildable at any outlet from the official menu, starting from the LeNu menu basics.
What is on the Lenu secret menu?
No hidden chit, no whispered passwords. The LeNu secret menu is a set of builds that regulars figured out by mixing the A-to-G sections freely. The menu card lets you pick noodle type, spice level and soup base, and it sells every protein as a standalone side dish, so almost anything below is just a normal order with a creative twist. The full price list for every component is on the Lenu menu card.
Which Lenu secret menu combos are worth ordering?
These five are the ones that actually improve on the printed combos, either on price or on flavour.
The double-wanton build (S$13.20)
Order the Dried Shrimp and Scallion Dry Noodle (D4, S$7.30), then add the Pork Wanton in Chilli Vinaigrette side (E5, S$5.90). You get the cheapest dry bowl on the menu topped with four chilli vinaigrette wantons, which is more wanton action than the D3 bowl at S$11.90 gives you, for S$1.30 more. The chilli oil from the wantons does the dry noodles a favour.
The wagyu bowl on a budget (S$24.80)
Cannot stretch to the A1 Wagyu Beef Noodle at S$18.90? Order the Chef Wai’s Dry Noodle with Anchovies (D1, S$9.90) and the Braised Wagyu Beef side (E1, S$14.90). You eat wagyu beef with LeNu’s signature dry noodles for the same meat, more noodles, and you still have anchovies for crunch. It is S$24.80, but it feeds like a S$30 meal.
The beef-tendon two-way (S$22.20)
Tendon fans order the Braised Beef Tendon Dry Noodle (D5, S$14.30) plus the Braised Beef Tendon side (E2, S$8.90). Double tendon, sweet dry sauce, and you can ask for the extra S$3.60 small bowl of beef broth on the side to sip between bites. This is the richest plate on the secret menu.
The pork-rib double-down (S$21.60)
Order the Braised Pork Rib with Scallion Noodle in Pork Bone Soup (B4, S$13.90) and add the Braised Pork Rib with Scallion side (E3, S$8.30). Two portions of braised pork rib in one sitting, and the 12-hour pork bone soup ties it together.
The pickled-vegetable beef broth (from S$13.20)
Not a combo, a choice most people skip: in the beef broth section, pick the Pickled Vegetable Braised Beef Broth instead of the authentic one. The tangy pickled vegetable cuts the richness of the 18-hour broth completely differently. Regulars say the A4 US Marbled Beef bowl (S$13.20) tastes twice as interesting in the pickled vegetable broth. Same price, better bowl.
What ordering tricks save money at LeNu?
Always take the S$3.90 combo
Any bowl from sections A to D can be completed with an appetiser (F1 to F4) and a drink (G1 to G15) for S$3.90. A standalone appetiser already costs S$3.70, so the drink effectively costs twenty cents. Ordering an appetiser and drink separately costs at least S$6.20. This is the single biggest saving on the menu.
Upsize the noodles, not the bowl
Noodle upsizes are S$1.50. On a S$13.20 A4 bowl that is a much cheaper way to eat more than stepping up to a S$18.90 bowl. Big appetites should always upsize before upgrading.
The S$3.60 soup trick
Dry noodle fans can add a small bowl of soup for S$3.60. It turns any dry bowl into a half-soup experience and is the cheapest way to taste the 18-hour beef broth or 12-hour pork bone soup without ordering a second bowl.
Spicy is free
Most B, C and D items come in spicy or non-spicy versions at the same price. If you like heat, the spicy pork bone soup bowls (B1 to B6) and the chilli vinaigrette items are where the kitchen shows off. Check the LeNu breakfast menu for the cheapest morning-friendly picks.
Lenu secret menu price reference
| Secret Build | Components | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Double-wanton build | D4 + E5 | S$13.20 |
| Wagyu bowl on a budget | D1 + E1 | S$24.80 |
| Beef-tendon two-way | D5 + E2 | S$22.20 |
| Pork-rib double-down | B4 + E3 | S$21.60 |
| Pickled-vegetable beef broth | A4, pickled veg broth | S$13.20 |
| Cheapest full meal | D4 + S$3.90 combo | S$11.20 |
All totals before service charge and GST.
Lenu Secret Menu FAQ
Does LeNu have an official secret menu?
No. LeNu does not publish a secret menu. The combos above are regulars’ builds assembled from the official printed menu, and any outlet will make them since every component is a standard menu item.
What is the cheapest secret menu build at LeNu?
The Dried Shrimp and Scallion Dry Noodle (S$7.30) plus the S$3.90 meal top-up gives you noodles, an appetiser and a drink for S$11.20 before charges.
What is the best value trick at LeNu?
The S$3.90 combo. A standalone appetiser costs S$3.70, so adding a drink for twenty cents more is the best deal on the card.
Can I get wagyu beef without ordering the S$18.90 bowl?
Yes. The Braised Wagyu Beef side dish (E1, S$14.90) can be added to any bowl, so pairing it with a cheaper dry noodle gets you wagyu with more noodles for less than two premium bowls.
Do secret menu prices include GST?
No. Like the printed menu, all prices exclude service charge (dine-in) and prevailing GST.