NTUC Fairprice Members Special: 50% off abalone, only S$1.50/pcs, until 16 June 2021

We are sure you have heard of the story of a kind landlord, who recently cooked abalone noodles for her tenant to celebrate the tenant’s birthday.

It seems NTUC Fairprice is jumping on the abalone bandwagon with its latest half price deal on Greenlip abalones. These abalones are sea-farmed in Australia.

Usually, a frozen cooked abalone retails at S$29.90. But it is currently selling at S$14.95 until 16 June 2021. This works out to about S$1.50 per pierce of abalone.

However, this deal is exclusive for NTUC Plus! Cardmembers only and each member is limited to 4 units per day.

Tim Ho Wan offers 2nd serving of selected dishes at S$3, including BBQ Baked Pork Buns, Egg Tarts and more

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on 10 June 2021, 7.38pm with promotion deadlines.

For a limited time only, Tim Ho Wan is offering S$3 promotion for the 2nd serving of selected, same dish items.

Here are the dishes you can choose from

  • Glutinous Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf (until 22 Jun)
  • Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts (3pcs) (until 13 Jun)
  • Baked BBQ Pork Buns (3pcs) (until 13 Jun)

Here’s the poster:

This deal is available for both takeaway and delivery.

Island-wide delivery services are available via Oddle, GrabFood, Deliveroo and Foodpanda.

 

Restaurants which have closed down due to COVID-19, more may come

COVID-19 has definitely taken a toll on the world, especially in the food and beverage (F&B) industry.

Some of these F&B establishments fail to catch up with the latest technologies, such as using food delivery platforms. Many of them also lost a huge amount of revenue due to a drop in sales. In addition, they have to pay for accommodation for the Malaysian workers ever since the Malaysia-Singapore borders closed.

Here are some F&B restaurants which have closed down due to the pandemic, some of which are nostalgic.

Swee Kee Eating House (82 years of operation)

Swee Kee Eating House 瑞记菜馆 - Chinatown Singapore

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The owners of Swee Kee Eating House suffered more than S$300,000 in losses while trying to keep sustain the business. However, to no avail, since the pandemic is still ongoing.

Bakerzin (22 years of operation)

Homegrown cafe chain Bakerzin goes into liquidation after 22 years, owes creditors some S$41m - TODAY

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Bakerzin seized its operations for its last 5 outlets due to huge losses. In June 2019, their losses amounted to S$5.8 million.

Antoinette (9 years of operation)

Expensive and Atas cafe - Antoinette Cafe, Singapore Traveller Reviews - Tripadvisor

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As the shop was located at a prime location, they had to pay a high levy cost to continue operating. As such, it was difficult to afford and they had to close down.

Here are some restaurants which may close down, if the current situation does not improve.

Lai Wah (Operating for 58 years)

Entrance to Lai Wah restaurant - Picture of Lai Wah Resturant, Singapore - Tripadvisor

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Lai Wah’s revenue dipped to only S$300 when the Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) measures kicked in, a drop of more than 90 per cent from usual weekends.

They are considering getting a bridging enterprise loan but are unsure of how long they can last.

Red Star (Operating for 47 years) 

Interior of Restaurant - Picture of Red Star Restaurant Pte Ltd, Singapore - Tripadvisor

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Red Star had recently partnered with food delivery apps as they felt that they had to keep up with technology. However, it did not help much as their monthly operating costs still stands at more than $100,000.

Should there be an ease in the heightened alert, these F&B establishments hope to have the support of customers to keep them going.

Tang Lung Restaurant offers 50% off for Lobster Seafood Crispy Fried Beehoon

Tang Lung restaurant, known for its Chinese cuisine, is currently running a half price promotion for its Whole Sea Lobster Seafood Crispy Fried Beehoon at S$22.

Here’s how the Beehoon looks like:

Here’s how the takeaway Beehoon looks like:

The Whole Lobster Seafood Crispy Fried Beehoon is a delicious twist on the Classic Cantonese crispy Hong Kong noodles. The dish comes with a bountiful of seafood. This includes the centerpiece whole sea lobster (300g), mussels, scallops and more.

Tang Lung Restaurant
What: S$22 Lobster Seafood Crispy Fried Beehoon (50% OFF)
When: Limited time only
Where: Tang Lung Restaurant Oddle Page or call 62629966

Images from Tang Lung Restaurant

Xing Fu Tang celebrates second birthday with 1-For-1 Brown Sugar Boba Milk

Taiwan popular Bubble Tea brand, Xing Fu Tang is celebrating its 2nd anniversary in Singapore with a month’s long promotion.

Following its 1-For-1 promotion for the Thailand Series drinks last week, Xing Fu Tang is now offering 1-For-1 for its signature Brown Sugar Boba Milk.

Here’s the brochure:

This deal is available until 13 June 2021. Customers can walk in to redeem or order via Xing Fu Tang’s website.

Images from Xing Fu Tang

KOI Thé Singapore Offers free JumBo Pearl toppings this week, until 13 June 2021

For one week only (7-13 June 2021), KOI Thé Singapore is offering free JumBo pearl toppings with any drinks purchased.

However, this deal is only available for payment at the cashier. Remember to request for the JumBo pearl toppings (instead of the golden bubble toppings).

This deal is available at the following outlets:

  • 313@somerset
  • Bishan MRT
  • Choa Chu Kang MRT
  • Hougang Mall
  • Jurong East MRT
  • NEX
  • VivoCity
  • Paya Lebar Quarter
  • Sun Plaza
  • Tampines MRT
  • VivoCity
  • White Sand Mall

Here’s the original Facebook post:

Images from KOI Thé Singapore

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offers S$19.90 Stay Home High Tea Promotions, at S$19.90 per box

To commemorate the end of WFH, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is now offering a Stay Home High Tea bundle.

Each bundle set retails at S$19.90 and comes with an assortment of 9pcs of pastries, including:

  • Pandan Gula Melaka Cupcakes x3
  • Chicago Cheesecake x3
  • Salted Caramel Belgain Dark Chocolate x3

Here’s the promotion brochure:

In addition, the coffee brand is also throwing in 9pcs of savory puffs at S$5.10.

However, this deal is only available at the following outlets:

  • Ang Mo Kio Hub
  • Century Square
  • Causeway Point
  • Downtown East
  • Marine Cove
  • NEX
  • Compass One
  • HDB Hub
  • Jurong Point
  • Lot One
  • Northpoint City
  • National University Hospital
  • The Rail Mall
  • Singapore General Hospital
  • Singpost Centre
  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital
  • West Mall
  • Waterway Point

Alternatively, you may also order via delivery platforms such as GrabFood, Deliveroo and FoodPanda.

Images from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

KFC Singapore brings back Zinger Double Down with more cheese, from 4 June 2021

Due to popular demand, KFC Singapore is bringing back its Zinger Double Down burger from today (4 June 2021).

In case you are new to the burger, here’s how it looks like:

The burger features two deep fried Zinger fillets sandwiching a slice of cheese and turkey bacon.

The burger is available as a set meal. The KFC Cheesy Zinger Double Down Meal retails at S$9.50 and comes with a medium fries and regular Pepsi Black. The KFC Cheesy Zinger Double Down Box is selling at S$11.30. It also comes with a one piece chicken, regular fries, regular whipped potato and regular Pepsi Black.

Images from KFC Singapore

Starbucks Singapore launches new French choux pastries inspired Frappuccino blended beverages and Cold Brew

From 2 June 2021, Starbucks Singapore launches 4 new French choux pastries inspired Frappuccino blended beverages and Cold Brew.

Starbucks® Golden Pineapple Cold Brew (Tall – S$7.20)

This is Starbuck’s signature Cold Brew with a tangy twist. The Golden Pineapple Cold Brew is a combination of Starbucks Cold Brew, frozen lemonade and pineapple sauce.

Starbucks® Strawberry Choux Cream Frappuccino (Tall – S$8.20)

Vanilla bean custard-flavored whipped cream and graham cracker crumble are layered on top of a blend of ice, milk, vanilla bean custard sauce and fresh strawberry chunks.

Starbucks® Chocolate Choux Coffee Frappuccino (Tall – S$8.20)

Crafted with vanilla bean custard sauce, espresso, milk and ice blended together, then layered between mocha sauce and vanilla bean custard-flavored whipped cream and crumbly graham cracker bits.

Starbucks® Chocolate Choux Cream Frappuccino (Tall – S$8.20)

A creamy blend of vanilla bean custard sauce, milk and ice, layered between mocha sauce, vanilla bean custard-flavored whipped cream and crumbly graham cracker bits.

Images from Starbucks Singapore

Xing Fu Tang celebrates 2nd anniversary in Singapore with 1-For-1 deal and more for the entire month of June 2021

To celebrate its second anniversary in Singapore, Taiwan acclaimed bubble tea brand, Xing Fu Tang will be having a series of offers for the entire month of June 2021.

For the first week of the month (Until 6 June 2021), customers can enjoy 1-for-1 drinks from its Thailand series. This includes the popular Thai Green Milk Tea, Mango Sticky Rice and the Thai Milk Tea.

Here are the Thai series:

These offers are available at all stores for takeaways and delivery.

Xing Fu Tang Thai Series 1-For-1 Deal
When: Until 6 June 2021
Where: All outlets or Online delivery

Images from Xing Fu Tang Singapore