If you’re under the age of 20, chances are you won’t remember a time when you could grab a meal for just $2. Sure, you can still get food for $2 at certain places, but definitely not a full meal – especially not at restaurants.
But if you’re on a mission to save up for your next big holiday and still want to treat yourself, we’ve got news for you – just for the month of November, you can enjoy main courses, and even a wagyu beef buffet for just $2!
Empty out your coin banks and make a beeline to these restaurants with unbelievable $2 deals:
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Dive into a massive lunch or dinner buffet spread at Marriott Cafe which includes well-stocked seafood, sushi, salmon, and charcuterie stations. This offer is perfect for date night since every second diner can tuck into this buffet for $2.
Grab your date and head for fresh seafood like Poached Prawns, Boston Lobsters, and Salmon Sashimi or watch the chefs whip up your favourite pastas before your eyes. Other must-tries include the beech oven station where you can pile your plates high with roast Australian Black Angus Beef, Pork Saddle Stuffed with Prunes, and Whole Baked Salmon.
Address: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865
Opening hours: Daily: 6AM-11AM, 12PM-2.30PM, 3PM-5.30PM, 6.30PM-10PM
Telephone: 6831 4605
DBS offer: $2 buffet for 2nd diner with min. 1 paying adult
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017 for lunch and dinner buffet only. Valid for first 50 diners per day with a max of 6 diners per reservation. Advanced reservations made 2 days in advance are required. Not valid on eve of PH and PH.
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Another great spot for seafood lovers is AquaMarine at Marina Mandarin. Diners who particularly like Asian seafood dishes are in for a treat with dishes like Chilli and Black Pepper Crab, Assam Fish Head Curry as well as delightfully creamy Lobster Laksa.
And if you’re a durian-lover, you’re in for a treat – AquaMarine is also famous for its signature Durian Pengat and Creamy Durian Mousse Cake. Best part, the buffet here is Halal-certified so you can dine with your Muslim friends. For every 2 paying adults, the 3rd diner dines for just $2.
Address: Marina Mandarin, Level 4, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: Daily: 6.30AM-10AM, 12PM-2.30PM, 6.30PM-10PM
Telephone: 6845 1111
DBS offer: $2 buffet for 3rd diner with min. 2 paying adults
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017. Valid for first 60 diners per day. Advanced reservations are required. Not valid on eve of PH and PH.
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Seafood lovers will be no stranger to the bountiful offerings of The Line’s buffet spread, specifically its Ice Bar that’s brimming with Scallops, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Mussels, Clams, and Freshly Shucked Oysters on the half shell.
Beyond seafood, the buffet is also popular for its selection of jazzed-up Asian mains like Nasi Goreng and Laksa along with Western dishes like Beer Battered Cod Fillet and New York Cheesecake with fresh strawberries.
Of course, tucking into a feed like this is always better with friends, and as a bonus, the fourth diner just pays $2.
Address: Shangri-La Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Road, Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, Singapore 258350
Opening hours: Daily: 6AM-11PM
Telephone: 6213 4275
DBS offer: $2 buffet for 4th diner with min. 3 paying adults
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017 for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner buffet. Not valid for Tuesday and Thursday Marine Harvest Dinner Buffet. Promotion will be applied on the lower priced buffet for Sunday brunch. Not valid on eve of PH and PH.
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Craft beer fans craving a good brew and a gut-busting burger should make Media Bar at JW Marriott their top spot. The swanky gastropub offers a selection of over 18 beers including Abita Wrought Iron IPA, Duvel, and Coopers Best Extra Stout.
Unless you want to end up rolling out the door after your first IPA, you’ll want to have some grub to go with your beer – so take advantage of their bar menu which offers hearty dishes like Duck Confit, Scotch Egg, Crispy Calamari, as well as unique burgers like the Crispy Shrimp Meat burger.
Order any 3 snacks or burgers and you’ll snag a plate of truffle fries for $2.
Address: JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, 30 Beach Road, Singapore 189763
Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 11AM-12AM | Fri: 11AM-1AM (Closed on Sat and Sun)
Telephone: 6818 1915
DBS offer: $2 truffle fries with min. 3 classic snacks/burger ordered
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017.
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Whether it’s the semi-buffet lunch or the ala carte dinner you opt for, you’re sure to have an impeccable Italian feast at Shangri-La’s Waterfall Ristorante Italiano.
For lunch, lovers of rustic Italian cuisine can enjoy hearty dishes like the creamy Parmigiana Di Melanzane – a dish of eggplant, cheese, and marinara sauce – or the comforting Stufato Di Pesce seafood stew. The fourth diner with every 3-full paying adult guests will enjoy the buffet for $2.
Drop by for dinner instead and you’ll get to pick a main from either the “Pasta” or the “Main Course” section of the menu – the fourth guest will snag a pasta or main for $2.
Address: 22 Orange Grove Road, Level One, Garden Wing, Singapore 258350
Opening hours: Daily: 6.30AM-10.30PM
Telephone: 6213 4138
DBS offer: $2 buffet for 4th diner with min. 3 paying adults
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017. For full terms and conditions, see here.
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Wagyu beef is usually regarded as a decadent treat for special occasions, but we’d say finding a wagyu buffet for $2 is a cause for celebration in itself!
With every 3 paying adults to Shabuya’s wagyu beef buffet, the fourth diner simply pays $2 to tuck into a selection of prime wagyu beef cuts along with seasonal vegetables and your choice of udon and rice.
Address: Vivo City, #01-102/103, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm-3PM, 6PM-10PM | Sat-Sun: 11.30AM-4PM, 6PM-10PM
Telephone: 6411 4990
DBS offer: $2 wagyu buffet for 4th diner with min. 3 paying adults
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017 for dine-in from Mon – Thu before 7pm. Not valid on eve of PH and PH.
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If you’re the kind to walk right past the salad bar at a buffet and head straight for the meat, this is the buffet for you. With any three paying adults, the fourth diner can join in this all-you-can-eat meat fiesta for just $2.
You’ll find mains like grain-fed striploin, topside steak, baby beef plates, and Braised Beef Cheeks in Red Wine Jus in the spread. Sides are heart steakhouse favourites like roasted baby potatoes, sauteed forest mushrooms, cheese fries, and – if you’re feeling guilty after all that meat – the Barossa Salad.
Address: Esplanade Mall, #01-11, 8 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039802
Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 12PM-3PM, 5PM-11PM | Fri: 12PM-3PM, 6PM-2AM | Sun: 12AM-11PM
Telephone: 6534 5188
DBS offer: $2 beef buffet for 4th diner with min. 3 paying adults
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017 for dine-in from Mon – Thu before 7pm. Not valid on eve of PH and PH.
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With a dim sum buffet featuring over 50 items and old-school trolley service, Yum Cha is as close as you’ll get to an authentic Hong Kong dining experience without getting on a flight.
While its extensive menu is full of great choices, the dishes you definitely can’t miss are the Salted Egg Prawn Ball, Liu Sha Bao and the unconventional Bak Kut Teh Xiao Long Bao – with soup and meat infused with bak kut teh herbs.
Spend $48 on any items at Yum Cha and you’ll get to enjoy a comforting bowl of Dried Scallop Soup Dumpling for just $2.
Address: #02-01, 20 Trengganu Street, Singapore 058479
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 10.30AM-10.30PM | Sat – Sun: 8AM-10.30PM
Telephone: 6372 1717
DBS offer: $2 Dried Scallop Soup Dumpling with min. spend of $48
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017 from Mon – Fri at Yum Cha Chinatown Outlet.
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Cantonese dining gets the modern treatment at Dragon Bowl, a casual restaurant at Marina Square serving up all your favourite traditional dishes with the occasional twist.
With 3 paying adults, you can tuck into a divine Cantonese ala carte buffet menu for $2 which features classic and contemporary dishes like Roasted Duck, Sweet and Sour Pork, Poached Wagyu Beef, and Braised E Fu Noodle gussied up with a dash of truffle oil.
The premium items, limited to a single serving, include popular dishes like Steamed Boston Lobster, Braised 6 Head Abalone, and even Salted Egg Crab.
Address: Marina Square, #03-129A, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: Daily: 10AM-10PM
Telephone: 6858 1588
DBS offer: $2 buffet with min. 3 paying adults
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017 for dine-in at Marina Square outlet. Not valid on weekends, eve of PH and PH.
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A rainy November afternoon is the best excuse to grab your friends and sit down to a hot, spicy Thai steamboat lunch buffet.
The 80 minute steamboat buffet at Plaza Singapura’s Bangkok Jam outlet features a huge array of fresh seafood like jumbo prawns, fish balls, and squid in a spicy tom yam base. You can also order thinly sliced servings of high quality beef and pork cuts.
The fourth diner gets to enjoy the buffet at $2 – just as well since steamboat meals are best enjoyed in the company of friends!
Address: Plaza Singapura, #03-85, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30AM-9.30PM
Telephone: 6341 9188
DBS offer: $2 Thai steamboat buffet for 4th diner with min. 3 paying adults
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017 for dine-in from Mon – Thu before 7pm. Not valid on eve of PH and PH.
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After a hard workout sesh at the SAFRA Club in Punggol, treat yourself to a tantalising Thai meal at the casual and affordable Siam Thai Tuckshop that’s got all your staple Thai dishes down pat.
Spice fiends can sweat it out with the popular Seafood Tom Yum Soup or the classic Green Curry with Chicken or Beef. For something out of the ordinary, opt for the Thai Red Curry with Duck instead.
Spend $22 and you’ll get a main-sized portion of Sliced Tilapia with the restaurant’s delectable Thai sweet & sour sauce.
Address: SAFRA Punggol, #02-05, 9 Sentul Crescent, Singapore 828654
Opening hours: Daily: 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9.30PM
Telephone: 6385 6909
DBS offer: $2 main dish with min. spend of $22 and min. 2 paying adults
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017.
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Despite its unassuming location in the heartlands of Yio Chu Kang, Imperial Court has over 40 years of history to its name – more than enough proof that the chefs here know their stuff!.
The restaurant’s set menus include sumptuous dishes like Buddha Jump Over The Wall, and Roasted Duck with Walnut in a Spicy Sauce. And just like any good Chinese banquet, your meal here will end with a cooling bowl of Chilled Mango Puree Sago with Pomelo.
Hit $22 in a single receipt and you’ll be able to order either the Fried Eggplant with Meat Floss or the Deep Fried Bean Curd with Minced Pork in a savoury cai xing sauce for $2.
Address: The Grassroots Club, #03-01, 190 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Singapore 568046
Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30AM-2.30PM, 6PM-10.30PM | Sun: 11AM-2.30PM, 6PM-10.30PM
Telephone: 6553 2777
DBS offer: $2 main dish with min. spend of $22 and min. 2 paying adults
T&Cs: Valid till 30 Nov 2017.
There you have it – 12 restaurants with unbelievable $2 dollar dining deals exclusive to DBS cardmembers. If you’ve been searching for an excuse to treat yourself to a seafood buffet or a rustic Italian meal, here’s reason enough to get the foodie gang together!
Of course, don’t forget to whip out your DBS credit or debit card to enjoy these special perks.Other than the above, there are over 30 eateries that let you enjoy great deals with your DBS card – so getting an affordable yet hearty meal with your buddies will be easy peasy!
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