Even if “new year new me” isn’t your annual mantra, you gotta admit that a fresh start sounds like a good idea. Start the year right by being money-smart and making the most out of these 12 deals in January 2022. Saving a couple of bucks will get you far, especially since there are plenty of long weekends and – *fingers crossed* – upcoming travel opportunities to ready ourselves for.
Also read our articles on new cafes and restaurants and new things to do in 2022.
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In celebration of their third and newest outlet at AMK Hub, Swee Choon is offering an outlet-exclusive discount for northies with selected $2 dim sum, including their popular Mee Suah Kueh.
Deal: $2 Mee Suah Kueh, Siew Mai, Char Siew Bao, Minced Pork and Mango Pomelo Sago. Limited to two items per person and available for takeaways only, while stocks last.
Promotion period: 5th to 7th January 2022.
Address: AMK Hub, 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #01-42, Singapore 569933
Opening hours: 8AM-11PM, Daily
Find out more about Swee Choon AMK Hub’s deal.
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Enjoy an upsized McSpicy extra value meal at 50% off when you order it on McDelivery. This comes with large new Peri Peri McShaker fries, which we hear pairs perfectly with the fiery burger, as well as a medium Coca Cola.
Deal: 50% off upsized McSpicy extra value meal with any purchase
Promotion period: Now till 5th January 2022
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Breakfast is always said to be the most important meal of the day and you best not skip it, especially when there are set deals spread across all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores in Singapore.
Kick start your day with a Chicken Brioche Sandwich topped with smoked cheese and pineapple mayo, with a side of hash browns and a Sea Salt Caramel Mocha Latte – all at just $5.45 per set if you order two.
Also available for delivery on GrabFood, FoodPanda and Deliveroo; prices may vary.
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Deal: $10.90 for two sets of Chicken Brioche Sandwich at any The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store. Available on Mondays to Fridays till 11AM only, or while stocks last.
Promotion period: Now till further notice
Find out more about The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s breakfast deal.
The buffet spread includes sashimi, teppanyaki, Japanese pasta and desserts.
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Stuffing yourself silly is mandatory every CNY season. Plan reunions early to enjoy buffet pricing from $50 nett/two pax from now till 14th January at Kiseki. As we approach Chinese New Year, prices will rise slightly but you can still expect affordable buffet prices from $60 nett/two pax between 22nd January to 15th February 2022.
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Deal: from $25 nett /pax for a weekday lunch
Promotion period: Until further notice, excluding CNY period
Deal: from $30 nett/pax for weekday lunch
Promotion period: 22nd January to 15th February 2022
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #08-01, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: 11.30AM-3PM & 6PM-10PM, Daily
Telephone: 6736 1216
View Kiseki’s buffet prices and make a reservation.
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The return of WFO and the advent of CNY is the perfect excuse to shop at Samantha Thavasa’s new year sale, where past season’s styles are going at up to 70% off with further reductions available for selected items.
Deal: Up to 70% off + further discounts available
Promotion period: Now till 15th January 2022
Address: 501 Orchard Road, #B1-06, Singapore 238880
Opening hours: Sun – Thu 11AM-8.30PM | Fri & Sat 11AM-9PM
Find out more about Samantha Thavasa’s new year sale.
Dak galbi with marinated meat, rice cakes and assorted vegetables
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Plan your next meetup at Yoogane, where dak galbi and bulgogi – Korean stir-fried chicken and barbecued beef slices – are going at a buy-1-free-1 deal, providing enough to feed a gang of four.
Deal: 1-for-1 medium dak galbi or bulgogi at Eastpoint outlet only
Promotion period: Now till 15th February 2022
Address: 3 Simei Street 6, Singapore 528833
Opening hours: 11AM-10PM, Daily
Find out more about Yoogane’s 1-for-1 promotion.
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Any fan of Jack’s Place will know that the family diner occasionally tosses out sweet discounts. This January, they’re bringing back their well-loved weekday promo of 1-for-1 for selected mains (U.P. from $13). Enjoy a restaurant meal at under $15 per person with Fish & Chips (U.P. $15), Striploin Steak & Chicken (U.P. $22.50) and Mixed Grills (U.P. $24).
Deal: 1-for-1 main course and 50% off cocktails & mocktails at all Jack’s Place outlets. Available on weekdays, 2.30PM-5PM only.
Promotion period: Now till further notice
Find out more about Jack’s Place’s promotion.
With the promo code <925>, get 50% off your next five Gojek rides. While redemptions are limited, they get refreshed weekly so your best bet in redeeming them is at the start of the week. Consider it a saving grace if you’re running late for work!
Deal: 50% off Gojek rides from Mondays to Fridays, 9AM-5PM only. Limited to $5 off per redemption.
Promotion period: Now till further notice
Find out more about Gojek’s deal.
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Everything from rostis to crepes is going at 50% off at Marche Mövenpick this January. Available on weekdays 3PM-6PM, these off-peak perks are available only for Marche Members – sign up for free to redeem the deal.
Deal: 50% off storewide at Marche 313@Somerset, VivoCity and Suntec City
Promotion period: Now till 27th January 2022
Find out more about Marche’s deal.
Warehouse sales don’t usually pop up so early on in the year, but you can still shop for your CNY ‘fit without breaking the bank at Hush Puppies’ online warehouse sale. Shirts, shorts, socks, undergarments and even children’s clothes are going at hefty discounts.
Deal: Up to 75% off + 15% off with no minimum spend via Lazada
Promotion period: Now till 9th January 2022
Shop Hush Puppies’ Lazada online warehouse sale.
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Indulge in your next fast food treat for cheap at Texas Chicken, with daily deals every Monday to Wednesday when you order via their app (iOS, Android).
Deals:
Available for dine-in and takeaway at all outlets, exclusions apply for Toa Payoh’s outlet.
Promotion period: Until further notice, excluding PH and PH eve.
Find out more about Texas Chicken’s deals.
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Early bird discounts don’t just apply to events like virtual runs and concerts. This lunar new year, Soup Restaurant is offering 20% off their CNY menu for diners who decide to celebrate early.
Deal: 20% off Joyous (from $118) and Prosperity set menu (from $168). Available at all Soup restaurant outlets for dine-in only.
Promotion period: 7th to 12th January 2022
Find out more about Soup Restaurant’s promotions.
January may not have the insane deals of 11.11, Black Friday and 12.12 but bargain hunters don’t have to worry about a month devoid of lobangs. January 2022 is chock full of dining deals for foodies and retail discounts to get us all ready for CNY.
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