Lobangs for the festive season
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December is upon us and there are many things vying for our (wallet’s) attention – such as gift shopping, house parties, and Boxing Day sales. But this doesn’t mean you have to scrimp in order to tide yourself through this yuletide.
These December food deals will fill your belly at a fraction of the cost so you can go all out with your Christmas spending without feeling too guilty!
1. 50% off at Naruto Izakaya
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For those of us whose bank accounts need salvation, it’s almost always a tradeoff between a hearty meal and sufficient funds in our wallets. But this December, you can treat yourself to some exquisite Japanese cuisine from Naruto Izakaya for less.
Get your fill of their specialty dishes like Bara Chirashi, Unagi Don, and Nabeyaki Udon, and also their fine selection of sushi, and enjoy 50% off your total bill when you make your dine-in reservation through the Chope app or website and use the code CE12NA.
Promotion period: 1st – 31st December 2017
Address: 14 Lorong Telok, Singapore 049027
Opening hours: Monday -Friday, 10:30AM – 2PM, 6PM – 12AM | Saturday 6PM – 12AM | Closed on Sundays
Telephone: 6532 2098
2. $17.80 nett Aroy Mak Mookata Buffet (U.P. $25.80)
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Save your extra holiday pounds-to-put-on for Aroy Mak Mookata’s all-you-can-eat weekday dinner buffet for just $17.80 nett (U.P. $25.80).
With a spread of over 60 food items like lobster and Thai marinated meats, an array of soup bases including tom yum and lobster, and sinful dips like nacho cheese and salted egg yolk, you’ll be spoilt for choice during this buffet feast!
Promotion period: Ongoing
Macpherson outlet
Address: 476 Macpherson Road, Singapore 368191
Opening hours: 5PM – 1AM, Daily
Telephone: 9052 0555
Serangoon outlet
Address: 55 Serangoon Garden, Singapore 555951
Opening hours: 5PM – 1AM, Daily
Telephone: 8737 0555
3. 2 for $5 Cheesy Cheese pizzas from Pezzo
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In celebration of their 5th anniversary, the local pizza-makers who’ve brought us durian pizza is having a 2 for $5 offer on their cheesy cheese pizza slices! Head down to any Pezzo outlet* and sink your teeth into warm, stringy mozzarella and parmesan cheese atop soft, baked-to-perfection dough.
If you’re a Fuzzie App user, snag this deal from 4PM onwards!
*Note: Excluding Changi Airport T2 and Takashimaya.
Promotion period: 5th December 2017, 5PM – 7PM
List of outlets
4. $29 Hokkaido buffet + 3h karaoke at Karaoke Manekineko (U.P. $38)
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Sing your lungs out at Ganso Manekineko’s 3-hour karaoke sesh while filling your bellies at their Hokkaido dinner buffet* for just $29 (U.P. $38) from Sunday – Thursday, 6PM – 10PM! This Japanese spread includes a fresh seafood selection, sushi, fried soft shell crabs, and a free flow of drinks, tidbits, and ice cream.
So head down for a night of binging and belting and flash this Jpassport coupon to enjoy this sweet deal!
*Note: Buffet Session only available in Ganso Manekeniko Orchard Cineleisure outlet. Minimum 1 day advance booking.
Promotion period: 20th November – 7th January 2017
Address: 8 Grange Road, #08-01 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, Singapore 239695
Opening hours: 11AM – 6AM, Daily
Telephone: 6756 3113
5. $2.20 LiHo milk tea with pearls
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Some of us have mourned the passing of November’s $2 bubble milk tea, but boba lovers can still get their fill of these milky indulgences since LiHo is busting out yet another sweet deal: $2.20 Earl Grey Milk Tea with pearls!
Cue: choruses of “there goes my diet”s.
Promotion period: 1st December – 31st December 2017
List of outlets
6. 1-for-1 oysters, steaks, and sashimi from Emporium Shokuhin
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Emporium Shokuhin’s 1-for-1 galore this month is proof that you don’t always have to be ballin’ to enjoy premium Japanese food.
Relish in this rare occasion of Umi+Vino’s 1-for-1 freshly-shucked Live French Oysters every day and 1-for-1 steaks and mains like AUS Wagyu Ribeye Steak (230-250g, $48) and Lobster, Prawn and Scallop Burger ($28) on weekends. With every main course or steak order, you can also get $4.90 pints on weekdays!
For Emporium Shokuhin rewards members or OCBC cardholders, snag 1-for-1 sashimi platters from Takujo Japanese Dining starting from $28! These platters consist of succulent, fresh sashimi like bluefin tuna, otoro, and live lobster imported directly from Japan.
Even if you’re not a rewards member yet, you can always sign up for an instant free lifetime membership to enjoy this deal now! Psst, you’ll even receive complimentary Welcome eVouchers worth $85 upon signing up!
Promotion period: 10th November – 2nd January 2018
Umi+Vino
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #01-18, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: 11.30AM – 10PM, Daily
Telephone: 6812 2175
Takujo Japanese Dining
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #01-18 New Wing@Marina Square Mall, Singapore 039594
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Telephone: 6812 2176
7. 50% off Starbucks’ Christmas drinks
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‘Tis the season to be jolly indeed with 50% off Starbucks’ Christmas drinks.
Indulge in this year’s festive flavours – Vanilla Nougat, Toffee Nut Crunch, the classic Peppermint Mocha, and their new Christmas Tree dark mocha – for less, and spread the love as 100% of what you pay will go straight to The Salvation Army.
Promotion period: 7th December 2017, 5-7PM
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8. 1-for-1 pizza with Pizza Hut Delivery
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For a very merry pizzamas party, order in your favourite pizza from Pizza Hut delivery and get another one for free! There are myriad of flavours to choose from, including the classic Hawaiian, Pepperoni, and Chicken Supreme pizzas, so there’s bound to be something for even the pickiest of eaters!
Promotion period: From 13th November 2017, every Monday – Thursday.
Feast on December’s sweet deals
Saving up for end-of-year sales or for Christmas gifts for your loved ones doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice indulging in one of life’s greatest joys: food. With these amazing deals, you can gladly put on those holiday pounds and still have enough funds to splurge on 12.12 too. So jio your friends and family and relish in these lobangs while counting down to the new year!