Singaporeans heaved a collective sigh of relief when Phase 2 was announced, as it meant that one of our national hobbies was back on the table again – pun intended. Getting to dine out is a simple but much-appreciated joy, especially when it’s together with your loved ones.
DBS is making the affair even sweeter, by working with Chope to offer exclusive 1-for-1 and 50% off promotions every month. All you have to do is make a reservation via the Chope app (Android | iOS) or online with the restaurant’s promo code, dine in and pay using your DBS/POSB Card or PayLah! Here’s a taste of the participating merchants for August 2020:
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In a bid to save money, we’re all familiar with the urge to hold back on ordering drinks and dessert. This can be particularly difficult when the menu offerings just look and sound super tempting, and you’re craving for both a thirst-quencher and sweet end to the meal.
Thanks to The Rebel Company Cafe & Bar’s 1-for-1 set menu (U.P. $35 each) offer under Chope Exclusives, you’ll get a complete dining experience while saving 35 bucks. There are over 20 different mains alone, spanning pastas, burgers and all-day breakfast options – so prepared to be spoilt for choice.
Address: 11 Kensington Park Road, Singapore 557264
Opening hours: Mon – Thur 9.30AM-10.30PM | Fri & Sat 8.30AM-11.30PM | Sun 8.30AM-10.30PM
Promo code: CE8RC (Limited to 2 redemptions per reservation)
Find out more about Chope promotions for The Rebel Company Cafe & Bar.
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Genius Central operates under the mantra “serving whole foods that are as close to nature as intended”, so you can rest assured that a meal here will delight your taste buds without being too sinful.
Eating clean doesn’t necessarily mean nomming on plain lettuce leaves, with their extensive menu of both Western and Asian dishes comprising organic ingredients. We recommend the Fish & Chips with gluten-free batter and housemade tartar sauce, vegetarian Bolognese Pasta, and Nasi Goreng made from GMO-free rice with Balinese sambal and achar.
Address: 7-13 Amoy Street, #01-01 Far East Square, Singapore 049949
Opening hours: 8AM-8.30PM, daily.
Promo code: CE8GC
Find out more about Chope promotions for Genius Central.
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If you thought Bee Chiang Hiang was just a chain of shops to pick up your bak kwa order, think again. The Bee Cheng Hiang Grillery serves up innovative bak kwa-infused dishes allowing you to savour the local delicacy in new and unique ways.
Think a tray of DIY sliders with coin-shaped bak kwa, aglio olio pasta with gourmet pork belly bak kwa, and capellini carbonara topped with not just chilli gourmet bak kwa made from sambal pork belly, but a handful of crispy pork floss as well.
Address: 1359 Serangoon Road, Singapore 328241
Opening hours: 11AM-9.30PM, daily.
Promo code: CE8BH
Find out more about Chope promotions for Bee Cheng Hiang Grillery.
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A hidden gem within Fortune Centre, Izakaya Hikari is right smack in the middle of Bugis, Rochor and Bencoolen MRT to conveniently satiate your Japanese food cravings.
They have a total of 9 different mains to choose from, ranging from donburi rice bowls, udon and cha soba. Toppings include salmon mentaiko, unagi, chicken karaage and even bara chirashi – an assortment of marinated sashimi cubes.
Address: 190 Middle Road, #03-01 Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 12PM-2.30PM, 5.30PM-10.30PM | Sat 5PM-10.30PM | Closed on Sun
Promo code: CE8IH
Find out more about Chope promotions for Izakaya Hikari.
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Serving up Eurasian fare on Sentosa island, Quentin’s Bar & Restaurant is ideal for a coastal retreat where scrumptious nosh is accompanied by the cooling sea breeze. With plenty of options featuring chicken, beef, pork, mutton, fish, prawn and sotong, everyone at the table is guaranteed to find a main course they like.
Highlights include Buah Keluak Curry, Calamari Sambal Petai, Mutton Rendang and a Wagyu-filled Shepherd’s Pie.
Address: 2 Gunner Lane, #01-08 Block 14 Mess Hall, Singapore 099567
Opening hours: Tues – Sun 11AM-9PM | Closed on Mon
Promo code: CE8QB (Limited to 2 redemptions per reservation)
Find out more about Chope promotions for Quentin’s Bar & Restaurant.
Belgian cuisine isn’t the most common choice in Singapore, but GaZette at Telok Ayer is where you’ll be able to sample staples like Croque Monsieur, Belgian meatballs, creamy Atlantic broth and beef tartare done right.
The 1-for-1 mains offer is applicable when each diner orders a starter, and you’ll get to choose from appetite-whetting dishes such as burrata with sweet cherry tomatoes, homemade cheese croquettes or a crispy pork trotter pastry.
Address: 165 Telok Ayer, Singapore 068617
Opening hours: Tue – Sat 12PM-2.30PM, 6PM-11PM | Sun 12PM-2.30PM | Closed on Mon
Promo code: CE8GZ (Valid with Starter item purchased per person)
Find out more about Chope promotions for GaZette.
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Tucked away at the relatively quiet Shaw Centre, Xi Yan Shaw is a cosy joint allowing you to dodge massive crowds in Orchard. It was founded by celebrity chef Jacky Yu, dubbed “Hong Kong’s Jamie Oliver” – so you know his culinary creations are the real deal.
Offering their signature “Salivating Chicken” dish 1-for-1, you’ll get to sink your teeth into succulent meat, umami century egg, crunchy nuts and chewy konnyaku noodles. Available in 3 different portion sizes, you get to opt for either a filling meal or a lighter serving before heading for a movie at Shaw Theatres.
Address: 1 Scotts Road, #03-12/13 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
Opening hours: 11.30AM-3PM, 5.30PM-10PM, daily.
Promo code: CE8XY (Limited to 1 redemption per reservation)
Find out more about Chope promotions for Xi Yan Shaw.
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Mexican food has been soaring in popularity among Singaporeans, and Los Amigos Bar & Taqueria is situated at Clarke Quay to get the fiesta vibes going. One perk of Mexican cuisine is the ability to customise your order, from the type of meat filling to how you want to encase all the delicious goodness within.
Here, you’ll be able to pick from a base of nachos, quesadillas, burritos or chimichangas. Stuff it with your choice of tender beef, chicken, pulled pork or if you’re looking for a vegetarian option – aromatic sauteed mushrooms.
Address: 85 Circular Road, #01-01, Singapore 049437
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 11.30AM-12AM | Sat 4PM-12AM | Closed on Sun
Promo code: CE8LA
Find out more about Chope promotions for Los Amigos Bar & Taqueria.
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Nothing nourishes the soul and the tummy quite like a piping hot bowl of noodles, and Yechun Xiao Jiang Nan specialises in China’s Huai Yang and Jiang Nan cuisine that are tough to find anywhere else.
Signatures include the Hot & Sour Handmade Szechuan Noodles with Wantons, Stewed Soup Noodles with Freshwater Shrimp and – if you’re looking for a dry option instead – Yang Zhou Style Fried Noodles.
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-181/182 Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: 11AM-10PM, daily.
Promo code: CE8YC (Limited to 2 redemptions per reservation)
Find out more about Chope promotions for Yechun Xiao Jiang Nan.
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With outlets located at Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Timah, Jurong and Upper Thomson, a quick and convenient meal at The Grumpy Bear keeps our inner hangry carnivore at bay. Be it a juicy slab of chicken or hearty plate of pasta, choices are aplenty for their 1-for-1 deal.
Go for the unconventional Salted Egg Chicken Cutlet or Chilli Crab Chicken Karaage. If you want to carbo-load, there are 6 different pasta bases to pick from – including pomodoro, aglio olio and al funghi.
Address: Full list of The Grumpy Bear outlets.
Promo code: CE8TG
Find out more about Chope promotions for The Grumpy Bear.
Enjoying Chope Exclusives like 1-for-1 and 50% off dining deals couldn’t be more simple. Key in the respective promo codes when you make your reservation via Chope, and pay using your DBS/POSB Card or PayLah! after dining. You can also purchase ChopeDeals directly through the PayLah! app.
With so many savings under your belt throughout the month of August, you can feast like royalty without worrying about a dent in your wallet. The best part? Chope will be rolling out new dining offers for DBS/POSB Cardmembers every month on Chope Exclusives, so keep your eyes peeled.
Note: Valid for dine-in only. Offers not valid in conjunction with ongoing promotions, offers, sets, vouchers, discounts, on special occasions, on the eve of and public holidays, unless otherwise stated.
This post was brought to you by DBS.
Cover image adapted from (L-R): @coolheart & @therebelcompanycafeandbar
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