East Side Savings: Exploring 1-for-1 Dining Deals in Eastern Singapore

10 November 2023

The world-renowned Changi Airport, coastal areas and green spaces such as East Coast Park, rustic charms of Pulau Ubin, and the plethora of food options such as at places like Geylang and Changi Village, are some of the reasons why Singaporeans love to flock to the eastern part of Singapore. 

Neighborhoods like Katong and Joo Chiat are also known for their Peranakan heritage, vibrant food scene, and historical significance.

We have compiled a list of all the 1-for-1 dining deals and offers you can redeem in the eastern part of Singapore with your merewards app.

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1-for-1: Traditional Sarawak Kolo Mee (Century Square)

Kolo mee is a comfort food for many - the springy egg noodles coupled with the succulent and tender slices of char siew is a pairing made in paradise. It is not often you find 1-for-1 deals for kolo mee, so be sure to take advantage of this deal while it lasts.

1-for-1 deals: Classic Kolo Mee Set + Drink, Chicken Cutlet Kolo Mee Set + Drink, Fried Dumplings
Address: 2 Tampines Central 5, #B1-22 Century Square, Singapore 529509

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Traditional Sarawak Kolo Mee here

1-for-1: café Q classified (Parkway Parade)

cafe Q classified is a floral themed cafe that surrounds you with pastel coloured flora and fauna while you dine. We reviewed their outlet at Vivocity and was mesmerised by the decor and quality of food. We think their cafes are perfect for the weekend catch-up with your friends, or if you are looking for a place to rest after your shopping sprees.

1-for-1 deals: Mains, Salads, Sides
Address: 80 Marine Parade Rd, #01-69A Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at cafe Q classified (Parkway Parade) here

1-for-1: BBQ Box (Geylang, East Coast)

BBQ Box has been credited with bringing the grill-box-on-the-table concept to the masses in Singapore. Their skewers are also affordably priced, starting from just $1.50 for most meat skewers. Their 2 outlets in the east are located along Geylang Road and East Coast Road.

They also have a flagship outlet located at Clarke Quay, where you can find their other brand Monster Fish together with all your usual BBQ Box favourites. Check out our review of BBQ Box Prime here.

1-for-1 deals: 3pcs Premium Orleans Chicken Skewers, Hot & Sour Rice Noodle / Northeastern Cha Jia Mian / Sichuan Spicy Noodle, Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Chop
Address:
Geylang outlet - 182 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389252
East Coast outlet - 195 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428900

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at BBQ Box (Geylang) here

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at BBQ Box (East Coast) here

1-for-1: Spinelli Coffee (IBM Place 2)

Like their western outlet located in International Business Park at Jurong East, the eastern outlet is also located within a business park, specifically Changi Business Park. It is located within walking distance of Expo MRT Station, and coffee lovers will enjoy the wide range of espresso-based drinks, including cappuccinos, lattes, and specialty coffee blends.

1-for-1 deals: Frappe, Drip Coffee, Coffee Capsule
Address: 9 Changi Business Park Central 1, #01-03, Singapore 486048

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Spinelli Coffee (IBM Place 2) here

1-for-1: Potato Corner (White Sands, Changi City Point, Jewel, Eastpoint Mall)

We reviewed Potato Corner's renowned flavoured french fries in our article here, and can we say it again that we absolutely love their fries? It is no wonder they have 14 outlets in Singapore alone, and over a thousand outlets globally. With merewards, you can enjoy double portions of their irresistibly yummy, flavoured fries for just the price of one!

1-for-1 deals: Mega Fries
Address:
White Sands outlet - 1 Pasir Ris Central St 3, B1-K08 White Sands, Singapore 518457
Changi City Point outlet - Changi City Point #B1-06, Singapore 486038
Jewel outlet - Jewel Changi Airport: #B2-264, 78 Airport Boulevard Singapore 819666
Eastpoint Mall outlet - Eastpoint Mall, 3 Simei Street 6, #01-K2, S528833

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Potato Corner (White Sands) here

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Potato Corner (Changi City Point) here

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Potato Corner (Jewel) here

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Potato Corner (Eastpoint Mall) here

1-for-1: Cat & the Fiddle (Punggol Golf Range)

Cat & the Fiddle’s signature cheesecakes need no introduction. They are loved by Singaporeans for their wide range of delectable cheesecake flavours, from classic crowd favourites like the triple fromage cheesecake Jiggly Fluff, to stronger and more niche flavours like the durian-flavoured King Cat of the Mountain. 

At last count, Cat & the Fiddle has 11 outlets islandwide, with their outlet at Punggol Golf range being the only one located in the east.

1-for-1 deals: Classic Cheesecakes (Slice), Waffle (Cheesy Softserve), Cone (Cheesy Softserve)
Address: Punggol Golf Range, 60 Punggol E, #01-09, (Inside Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop), Singapore 828825

Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Cat & the Fiddle (Punggol Golf Range) here

1-for-1: Yan Xi Tang (Kembangan, White Sands)

Bubble tea lovers rejoice! You have yet another reason to cave in to your bubble tea cravings with another addition to the list of bubble tea merchants offering 1-for-1 deals! Be sure to try their bestselling drinks like Golden Pearl Ceylon Milk Tea,  Golden Pearl Jasmine Milk Tea, and Honey Lemon Passionfruit Blue Flower with Nata De Coco!

1-for-1 deals: Golden Pearl Ceylon Milk Tea (L) / Golden Pearl Jasmine Milk Tea (L), Passion Orange Fruit Tea with Aloe Vera (L) / Peach Mango Fruit Tea with Aloe Vera (L), and Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea (L) / Brown Sugar Pearl Fresh Milk (L)

Address: 
White Sands outlet - White Sands #02-K03, 1 Pasir Ris Central Street 3, Singapore 518457
Kembangan outlet - #01-05, 55 Sims Avenue East, Kembangan MRT Station (EW6), Singapore 416551

Redeem 1-for-1 deals from Yan Xi Tang (White Sands) here

Redeem 1-for-1 deals from Yan Xi Tang (Kembangan) here

Remember, a merewards subscription is totally free of charge and all you need to do is to flash your app at the store to redeem the deals! It is simply our way of thanking you for your support of Mediacorp's award-winning rewards programme. 

Stay tuned as we bring you more exciting dining treats!