Amidst the vibrant cityscape and bustling streets of central Singapore, there's a treasure trove of dining experiences waiting to be explored, and what better way to savour these delights than through the irresistible charm of 1-for-1 dining deals on the merewards app?
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1-for-1: Friends Kitchen HK
Step into Friends Kitchen HK and you'll feel like you have been transported to one of the many bustling and lively cha chaan teng in Hong Kong. The decor features typical designs used at cha chaan tengs - like patterned floor tiles and wall fans. Make sure you try their bestselling Curry Fish Balls and Homemade HK Milk Tea.
1-for-1 deals: Curry Fish Balls, Homemade HK Milk Tea, and Cha Siew & Scrambled Egg with Rice.
Address: 78 Neil Rd, Singapore 088841
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1-for-1: Central Siam Cuisine
From the fragrant spices of their curries to the freshness of their meat skewers, there is no shortage of the authentic tastes of Thailand at Central Siam Cuisine. Regular customers swear by their Moo Ping, or pork skewers, Thai Mango Salad, and Thai Seafood Soup.
1-for-1 deals: Rice, Noodles
Address: 57 Kampong Bahru Rd, Singapore 169366
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1-for-1: Black Society Dimsum Kitchen (Great World City)
Black Society prides itself on serving modern contemporary Cantonese cuisine in a beautiful and relaxing environment. It has two outlets - Vivocity and Great World, to cater to people looking for a mental and energy recharge. Both outlets are also conveniently located within a few minutes' walk of a MRT station. Check out our review of the outlet at Great World here.
1-for-1 deals: Appetiser, Congee, or Dessert
Address:
Great World outlet - 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-121 Great World City, Singapore 237994
Vivocity outlet - 1 Harbourfront Walk, #02-156/157, Vivocity, Singapore 098585
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Black Society Dimsum Kitchen (Great World) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Black Society Dimsum Kitchen (Vivocity) here
1-for-1: Crazy Rich Thai Café
You may be inclined to think that Crazy Rich Thai Cafe's name is inspired by the 2018 Hollywood film Crazy Rich Asians. The name actually alludes to the 'crazy rich' flavours often associated with Thai cuisine. The cafe's signature 2D monochrome and tiffany green decor instantly transports visitors to a realm of refined elegance and understated luxury. Be treated to a wide range of food options ranging from all-day breakfast to mains, salads, and sides.
1-for-1 deals: Burgers & Sandwiches, Salads, Sides
Address: 290 Orchard Rd, #01-25/25A Paragon, Singapore 238859
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Crazy Rich Thai Cafe here
1-for-1: Dim Sum Haus (Upper Weld Road)
Dim Sum Haus is run by a couple who left their corporate jobs as accountants 5 years ago, to fulfill their dreams of serving high quality and delicious dim sum to the masses. All of Dim Sum Haus' creations are painstakingly made by hand and from scratch in morning in their own kitchen, ensuring that only the freshest and highest quality dim sum are served to their customers.
There are 2 Dim Sum Haus outlets located within close proximity. There is one at 57 Jalan Besar Road, but it is the one at 19 Upper Weld Road where you can redeem 1-for-1 deals on your merewards app.
Read our review here.
1-for-1 deals: Congee, Steamed Dim Sum, Desserts
Address: 19 Upper Weld Road, S207376
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Dim Sum Haus (Upper Weld Road) here
1-for-1: Chops! Grill and Sides
Chops! Grill and Sides prides themselves on serving affordable, delicious, and halal western food. They currently have 3 outlets, Kallang, GR.ID Selegie, and Holland Village, with the outlet at Kallang the only one offering 1-for-1 deals with the merewards app at the moment. Regular customers love the value for money they get at Chops! Grill and Sides, with many raving about the portion of food, great tastes, and affordable prices.
1-for-1 deals: Smokin’ BBQ Lambshank, Grilled Chicken Aglio Olio, Chopburger Classic (Single)
Address: 8 Jalan Ayer #01-02 Singapore 389144
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Chops! Grills and Sides here
1-for-1: Cali (Citadines Balestier, Ascott Raffles Place)
If you are looking for a place with a casual yet elegant ambience in the west, Cali is the place to go. They specialise in Southwestern cuisines, including Mexican dishes like grilled meat and fajitas. There are 2 Cali restaurants located within the central region, namely Balestier and Raffles Place.
1-for-1 deals: 2 Course Set Meal
Address:
Citadines Balestier outlet - 207, 01-02 Balestier Rd, #03 BT Center, Singapore 329683
Ascott Raffles Place outlet - 2 Finlayson Green, Ascott Hotel Raffles Place, Singapore 049247
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Cali (Citadines Balestier) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Cali (Ascott Raffles Place) here
1-for-1: Genius Central
Genius Central is more than just a spacious cafe serving yummy and healthy international cuisine. It is also a community to inspire entrepreneurs, change-makers and digital nomads. The 150-establishment houses tables big enough for anyone looking to get some work done here, and there are even meeting rooms you can book if you want to impress your clients. Genius Central's menu caters to gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, egg-free, and nut-free options
1-for-1 deals: Mains, Dessert, Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Address: 7-13 Amoy Street, #01-01 Far East Square Singapore 049949
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Genius Central here
1-for-1: Lola Faye Cafe
Looking for a cozy spot in Jalan Besar to unwind and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee? Check out Lola Faye Cafe, a Muslim-owned Halal cafe in Jalan Besar serving desserts, coffee and wraps in a warm and inviting cafe environment. They are located only about 4 minutes' walk away from Bendemeer MRT Station.
1-for-1 deals: Iced Americano, Gula Melaka Frappe, Single Scoop Gelato
Address: 35 Hamilton Rd, S209204
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Lola Faye Cafe here
1-for-1: Chiko Pollo
Brought to you by the founders of Lola Faye Cafe, Chiko Pollo is a favourite haunt among casual western food lovers in Jalan Besar for their mouth-watering halal treats such as the likes of Cheesy Chicken Cutlet with Mushroom Sauce, Smoked Duck Brown Butter Pasta, and Crab Meat Pasta. For those seeking local flavours, make sure you give their mouthwatering Seafood Lemak Chilli Api Pasta or XL Salted Egg Sotong a try!
1-for-1 deals: Mentaiko Fries, Seafood Aglio Olio Pasta, Biscoff Fudgy Brownies with Biscoff Gelato
Address: 28 Madras St, Singapore 208422
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Chiko Pollo here
1-for-1: Casuarina Curry Restaurant (Macpherson Rd)
Casuarina Curry, with a history of over 50 years, is currently helmed by their 4th generation owners. Originally named Prata Shop, it was well-known among locals for being the to-go place for prata. It subsequently changed its name to Casuarina Curry to pay homage to its origins at Casuarina Road, where the first shop was located. They are also the first restaurant in Singapore to offer prata-making workshops where you can learn about the origins of this humble dish and try your hands at flipping prata. Check out our review of Casuarina Curry Restaurant (Macpherson Road) here.
1-for-1 deals: Roti Prata Kosong (Up to 2 pc), Chicken Masala Briyani, Teh Tarik
Address: 187 MacPherson Rd, Singapore 348545
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Casuarina Curry Restaurant (Macpherson Road) here
1-for-1: Nalan Restaurant (City Hall)
The 110-seater Nalan Restaurant is conveniently located at the basement of Capitol Singapore, along the corridor connecting people between City Hall MRT Station and the ground floor opposite the station. They have been around for more than 12 years now, having spent 6 years at Funan, before moving over to its present location at Capitol Singapore 6 years ago.
1-for-1 deals: Starter, Main Course, Dessert
Address: 13 Stamford Rd, #B2-54 Capitol Singapore, Singapore 178905
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Nalan Restaurant here
1-for-1: MANAM
If you're a fan of Indian curries, you're in a for a treat. MANAM, located at Upper Circular Road, specialises in curries and at last count, we spotted 15 different curries on their menu. We especially loved their Eral Maangai Masala, or prawns cooked with raw mango and aromatic spices. The dish featured juicy, pan-seared prawns cooked with aromatic spices and raw Indian mangoes, which are much more sour than the Thailand or Philippines ones we are so used to here.
Check out our review of MANAM here.
1-for-1 deals: Starter, Curries, Cocktails
Address: 15 Upper Circular Rd, #01-01, S058413
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at MANAM here
1-for-1: Taste of India
Fans of Indian cuisine certainly have much to cheer about, with yet another Indian restaurant offering 1-for-1 deals to merewards members. Located in the heart of Little India, Taste of India is well-known among patrons for its authentic North Indian delicacies, mouthwatering biryani, and sweet desserts.
1-for-1 deals: Chicken Biryani, Tandoori Chicken (Half Chicken), Paneer Butter Masala
Address: 77 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218365
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Taste of India here
1-for-1: café Q classified (Takashimaya)
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:
Takashimaya outlet - 391 Orchard Road #03-15 Takashimaya S.C., Ngee Ann City Singapore 238872
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at cafe Q classified (Takashimaya) here
1-for-1: Sugaroses Flower Café
Sugaroses Flower Café is not your typical cafe. In addition to great-tasting and aesthetically-pleasing food, you can also find events and even floral jamming sessions at this floral-themed cafe located at Jalan Besar. You can find all-day breakfast menu items such as croissants and bagels, or mains like pasta and rice. Don't leave without indulging in their desserts too!
1-for-1 deals: Seafood Tom Yum Pasta, Berry Waffle, Oolong Lychee Tea
Address: 23 Upper Weld Rd, Singapore 207380
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Sugaroses Flower Café here
1-for-1: Kele (Chinatown Flagship)
Established in Jurong West as a family confectionery shop since 1983, their pineapple tarts and roll cakes have been loved and devoured by generations of Singaporeans. Kele's roll cakes are inspired by Japanese "roru-keiki", or roll cakes, which the founders found to be much fluffier and luscious than the Swiss rolls typically found in Singapore.
1-for-1 deals: Premium Roll Cake
Address: Chinatown Flagship Store, 2 Smith Street, Singapore 058917
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Kele (Chinatown Flagship Store) here
1-for-1: BBQ Box (Clarke Quay, Bugis, Chinatown)
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.
Their flagship Prime outlet is 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, Small Plates, Cocktails, Frozen Xiao Long Bao, Hot & Sour Rice Noodle / Northeastern Cha Jia Mian / Sichuan Spicy Noodle, Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Chop
Address:
Clarke Quay Prime outlet - 3C River Valley Rd, Clarke Quay Blk C #01-10 The Cannery, Singapore 179022C
Chinatown outlet - 262 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058811
Bugis outlet - 21 Tan Quee Lan St, #01-03, Singapore 188108
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at BBQ Box Prime (Clarke Quay) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at BBQ Box (Chinatown) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at BBQ Box (Bugis) here
1-for-1: Beyond Pancakes (City Square Mall, Marina Square)
Like its name suggests, pancakes are just one of the wide variety of items on the menu at Beyond Pancakes. In addition to their signature US fluffy pancakes served with sweet or savoury sides, you can savour their mouthwatering European-inspired creations such as German Flammekouche, Dutch Pannenkoek, French Gulettes, Italian pasta, and burgers. This place is perfect for those who cannot decide between a sweet treat, midday snack, or a full meal.
1-for-1 deals: Pancakes
Address:
City Square Mall outlet - City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd, #02-35/36, S208539
Marina Square outlet - Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd, #03-131A, S039594
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Beyond Pancakes (City Square Mall) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Beyond Pancakes (Marina Square) here
1-for-1: My Little Coconut (Frasers Tower)
Singaporeans love their coconut shakes, and understandably so. The blend of creamy coconut milk, fragrant coconut flesh, and ice creates a cooling sensation that perfectly complements our palate, offering a delightful escape and a taste of the tropics in every sip. In addition to coconut shakes, you can also find artisanal gelato and beverages like Coconut Mocha, Matcha Tea, and Thai Milk Tea at My Little Coconut.
1-for-1 deals: Coconut Mocha/Latte/Thai Milk Tea/Matcha Tea, Double scoops of Premium/Keto/Vegan Gelato with Cone
Address: 182 Cecil St, #02-05 Frasers Tower, Singapore 069547
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at My Little Coconut (Frasers Tower) here
1-for-1: Potato Corner (Lucky Plaza, Great World, City Square, Funan, 313@Somerset)
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:
Lucky Plaza outlet - Orchard Rd, Lucky Plaza, #B1-38 (Stall #4) Singapore 238863
Great World outlet - 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Great World City, #B1-K111, Singapore 237994
City Square Mall outlet - City Square Mall: #B2-K08, 180 Kitchener Road Singapore 208539
Funan outlet - Funan, #B2-K13, 107 North Bridge Road Singapore 179105
313@Somerset outlet - 313@Somerset: #B3-45, 313 Orchard Road S238895
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Potato Corner (Lucky Plaza) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Potato Corner (Great World) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Potato Corner (City Square Mall) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Potato Corner (Funan) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Potato Corner (313@Somerset) here
1-for-1: Cat & the Fiddle (Raffles Xchange, The Centrepoint, City Square Mall, )
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.
1-for-1 deals: Classic Cheesecakes (Slice), Waffle (Cheesy Softserve), Cone (Cheesy Softserve)
Address:
Raffles Xchange outlet - Raffles Xchange, Raffles Place MRT Station, #B1-60/61, Singapore 048618
The Centrepoint outlet - The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road, #B1-K2, Singapore 238843
City Square Mall outlet - City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, #02-50, Singapore 208539
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Cat & the Fiddle (Raffles Xchange) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Cat & the Fiddle (The Centrepoint) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Cat & the Fiddle (City Square Mall) here
1-for-1: AtTea (313 Somerset, Tiong Bahru Plaza)
AtTea is a bubble tea chain opened by Taiwanese star Jam Hsiao in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. In April 2021, AtTea's first overseas outlet opened its doors - at our very own Tiong Bahru. Fast forward 2 years later, it now has 5 outlets sprawled across Singapore, with 2 outlets located within Singapore's central region.
1-for-1 deals: Genmaicha Cane Roasted Milk Tea with Happy Pearl (L), Summer Rhapsody Fruit Tea with Aloe Vera (L), Jasmine Green Tea Au Lait with Happy Pearl (L)
Address:
313 Somerset outlet - 313 Orchard Road, #B2-46/52A, Singapore 238895
Tiong Bahru Plaza outlet - Tiong Bahru Plaza, 302 Tiong Bahru Road, #01-158 Singapore 168732
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at AtTea (313 Somerset) here
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at AtTea (Tiong Bahru Plaza) here
1-for-1: Yenly Yours Dessert (Plaza Singapura)
Thailand's #1 mango cafe is now in Singapore, and you can savour the sweetness of summer all year round with their famed, luscious mango treats. Be sure to check out their Mango Smoothie with a wide range of toppings such as mango jelly, sago, black pearl, or coconut.
1-for-1 deals: Mango Smoothies, Coconut Smoothies, Thai Milk Tea
Address: 68 Orchard Road #B2-58 Plaza Singapura Singapore 238839
Redeem 1-for-1 deals at Yenly Yours Dessert (Plaza Singapura) here
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Stay tuned as we bring you more exciting dining treats!