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5 Hidden restaurants in Singapore which serves fancy and affordable food

The cost of living in Singapore may be high. From the food we eat to the things we shop for, it may be taxing for our daily expenditures.

Although dining at hawker centres may be a more wallet-friendly option, here are some restaurants which you can eat delicious and affordable food in Singapore.

Pasta E Formaggio

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Such a fancy looking Italian restaurant that you would never expect the food to cost under $20. There is a wide range of pizzas, pastas, risottos and even desserts!

Additionally, there is no GST and service charge and there is currently a 25% off your total bill promotion.

Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-100A/B, Singapore 039594

Kim Dae Mun

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If you are a fan of Korean food, look no more! This place has got authentic Korean food for under $10.

Perhaps after a long day, a delicious bowl of hot ramen is just what you need!

Address: 100 Orchard Rd, #01-03D Concorde Shopping Mall, Singapore 238840

The Tree Cafe

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This is the place where you can get affordable Western food. With a huge selection range and mains below $10, you definitely would not want to miss it.

Students get an additional $2 off when they flash their student passes too.

Address: 107 North Bridge Road #02-33 Funan Mall, 179105

Swee Choon Tim Sum

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If you are craving Chinese cuisine like xiao long bao or Siew Mai, look no further! Swee Choon not only has Hong Kong dim sum but also zi char and Shanghai dim sum as well!

Most of the dishes are priced below $5.

Address: 183/185/187/189, Jln Besar, 191/193, 208882

Mavalli Tiffin Rooms

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Mavalli Tiffin Rooms, also known as MTR, is a vegetarian Indian restaurant. Look at the appetising Kesari Bath, which is one of their specialities.

Set meals are available at only $8.

Address: 440 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218134

Now that you know where you can pamper your taste buds and not spend a bomb, it’s time to visit those places!

Changi Airport Connector adds 11 new dinosaur installations, including a 3.9m-tall T-Rex

The Changi Jurassic Mile, known for its life-size dinosaurs installations has recently added 11 new dinosaurs to its collection.

The new line-up includes an impressive 3.9m-tall Tyrannosaurus Rex.

There is also a 3.5m-tall pink Diplodocus outside the VIP complex.

Besides the giant installations, there are also fun-sized dinosaurs. They are the Spinosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Raptor, Triceratops, Stegosauraus, another junior Triceratops, and baby Pterodactyls.

Unlike the previous batch of dinosaurs, these 11 installations are planted near botanic for more lifelike portrayal.

Bike Rental Promotion

While exploring the attraction, Klook is also offering a bicycle rental bundle deal at S$14 per person. This package includes a 2-hour bike rental, shower entry passes, a Hub & Spoke Cafe voucher and a complimentary Jurassic Mile map.

Children under the age of 12 will also receive a free activity book.

You can book the package here online.

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Insta-worthy spots in Singapore that are not your typical tourist attractions

If you are looking for somewhere to take your next Instagram photos, it’s time to steer away from the usual spots.

Tourist attractions like Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa or museums are gorgeous locations, but here are some unique photo spots that you can explore!

Berlayer Beacon

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Located along Labrador Park, this is a historical structure you wouldn’t want to miss!

With just a 15-minute walk away from Labrador Park MRT, you can catch this iconic 7-metre tall structure.

Marina Square Maze

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If you’ve seen mazes in movies and read about them in books, it is time to visit one in real life too!

The Marina Square Maze located in Marina Square is not only a good spot for you to play hide and seek, but also snap some candid photos as well!

Address: 6 Raffles Blvd, Marina Square, Singapore 039594

Peranakan Shop Houses

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Located along Koon Seng Road, these vibrant shophouses will light up your Instagram feed!

Regardless of the colour of the outfit that you are wearing, there will definitely be a backdrop that compliments your outfit and let you shine.

Raffles Marina Lighthouse

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If you are someone who catches the sunset along Sentosa, it is time to find a new spot!

Raffles Marina Lighthouse not only has pretty sunsets but also a 15-metre tall lighthouse that adds to the beauty of the scenery.

Address: 10 Tuas West Dr, 638404

Coca Cola 7 Eleven Store

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Who knew that convenience stores can be Insta-worthy as well? If you are a fan of Coca Cola, be sure to check this out!

There are games and claw machines available as well.

Address: 4 Robinson Road, Singapore 048543

Now that you know where you can go to take some extraordinary photos, get ready your cameras because it is time to make a trip!

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Mount Faber Peak launches refreshed suite of leisure, F&B and lifestyle activities

In conjunction with NParks’ upcoming redevelopment of 170 hectares of existing parks in Singapore, Mount Faber Park is refreshing its offerings with a new suite of leisure, F&B and lifestyle activities.

Here are some of the new activities you can enjoy at Mount Faber Park:

Guided Heritage Tour

The recently-introduced Gai Gai Tour offers visitors a guided heritage journey through historical points of interest, intertwined with the lush greenery of Mount Faber Peak.

Yoga & Brunch Sessions

In collaboration with Urban Yogis, there is a monthly, outdoor yoga & brunch workshop to help rejuvenate your bodies and relax your minds.

Botanically-focused menu

The Arbora Hilltop Garden & Bistro has also revamped its menu and is offering a botanically-focused menu with dishes inspired by the local flora.

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Carlsberg S’pore Official Online Store Promo: 24 cans Danish Pilsner Beer for only S$37.90

For a limited time only, the Carlsberg Beer Official Store on Qoo10 marketplace is retailing a pack of 24 cans of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Beer for only S$37.90.

This means each can costs approximately S$1.50.

Here’s a comparison of the prices of the beer across major supermarkets in Singapore:

However, do note that the expiry date for the Qoo10 Promo beer is in December 2021.

Carlsberg Singapore Promo
What: 24-cans of Carlsberg for S$37.90
When: While stock last
Where: Qoo10 Marketplace

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The Manhattan FISH MARKET celebrates March Holidays with 1-For-1 Dory’N Chips promotion

From now till 19 March 2021, The Manhattan FISH MARKET restaurants at Causeway Point and Northpoint City is celebrating the March school holidays with a new offering.

The restaurant is currently offering a 1-for-1 promotion for its Dory n Chips x Country Mushroom/ Chicken Tenders.

Here’s the poster:

According to the poster, two set meals are retailing at S$15.90. This means its just S$7.95 for one person! This deal is available for dine-in only.

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Wild Wild Wet to hold Songkran Celebration 2021, so you don’t have to go BKK

Wild Wild Wet will be having its Songkran Water Fest from April 1 to April 30. The attraction will be transformed into a Thai-themed attraction as the Songkran festival is during the Thai new year, which falls on 13 April.

Here is the poster for the festival:

The main highlights of the festival include the Daily Water Gun battle, where you can have a friendly water fight with your friends as water gun backpacks would be distributed to you.

There is also the Kids R Us activities as the festival is child-friendly. Water guns are also available for kids and there are Thai-themed figurines in the Professors’ Playground.

Of course, after a fun and long day at Wild Wild Wet, you wouldn’t want to miss the Thai cuisines in Downtown East. From a refreshing glass of Thai Iced Tea to a plate of scrumptious Thai Seafood Green Curry, your taste buds are spoilt for choice!

Weekday passes are available at only $20 each in April. Passes are available on Wild Wild Wet’s website. SingapoRediscover Vouchers are applicable for the attractions as well.

Why travel all the way to Thailand when you can experience the Songkran Water Festival at Wild Wild Wet?

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5 Places you can enjoy a romantic, pink Sakura themed holiday in Singapore

Holidays are always the perfect time to travel. This is the season of Spring, which is also the cherry blossom season in Japan.

Despite not being able to travel to Japan, you can have a good “Japan” holiday experience in Singapore too.

Here are 5 places in Singapore which teleports you right to the Sakura season!

Gardens by The Bay: Sakura Matsuri (ft. Hello Kitty)

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Gardens By The Bay has brought back its annual Sakura Matsuri, featuring a rich display of cherry and peach blossoms. This year, Sanrio Character, Hello Kitty dressed in the Kimono, will be there to greet you as well.

Click here to read more details on Sakura Matsuri.

Sakura Afternoon Tea

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Enjoy the beauty of Japan’s cherry blossom season with the Sakura-themed Afternoon Tea at Raffles Hotel. Indulge in sweet treats like the Sakura Strawberry Éclair, and other delights of the spring season.

Guests can also enjoy a lavish spread of Beef Sando Katsu Bechamel, Japanese Omelette with Ikura and more, paired with a selection of cocktails.

Limited time only, from S$88/pax.

Brown Butter Cafe

The Brown Butter Cafe at Forum Galleria Orchard Road has recently gotten a sakura makeover, perfect for the season!

Here’s how the cafe looks like now:

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Also, the cafe serves Kawaii food. Just take a look at this cheesecake– yes, it is literally a cheese-shaped cheesecake.

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Rent Your Very Own Kimono

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What’s a Sakura holiday without the complete look? Rent a kimono and take your gorgeous shots at the Sakura themed places or simply at an outdoor garden.

Kimonos can be rented at Miio Store Costumes from only $8.90 per day! Click here to find out more details on how you can rent a kimono!

Serangoon Park Connector

This is perhaps the most unlikely place to find Sakura. However, many Serangoon residents have been uploading beautiful ‘Sakura’ pictures along the park connector.

The ‘Sakura’ in question is actually cratoxylum formosum, or Pink Mempat. According to NParks, it has a crown of light-pink flowers nestled among its reddish foliage.

Here’s how it looks like:

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Changi Airport X HERSHEY’S launches pop-up store, featuring 3-metre tall candy machines and more

From now till 3 May 2021, HERSHEY’S is running its first, New York’s Time Square inspired, pop-up store at Changi Airport.

The chocolate exhibition features a 3-metre tall candy machine and various chocolate-themed installations.

Here’s how the candy machine works:

The pop-up store is also selling the world’s largest HERSHEY’S KISSES Milk Chocolate candy and limited-edition HERSHEY’S chocolates.

Here’s how the huge HERSHEY’S KISSES looks like:

Currently, the pop-up is giving away FREE, limited edition HERSHEY premiums with a minimum S$60 spending (S$80 for supermarket) in a single same-day receipt, at participating outlets.

The freebies includes:

HERSHEY’S Penny Press Souvenir
S$15 Changi Eats Coupon Code
HERSHEY’S Sweet Personalisation at S$6.90 each
HERSHEY’S Bucket of Happiness at S$9.90 per bucket

In addition, customers who spend a minimum of S$60 in a single receipt at the pop-up store gets to redeem a limited-edition HERSHEY’S Bear and premiums from the HERSHEY’S Amazing Chocolate Machine.

Lastly, there are also HERSHEY’S giant-sized installations littered around Terminal 3 for great photo-op moments.