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20 Best Deals In May 2023 – 1-For-1 Omakase, Decathlon Clearance Sale & Free GV Movies For Kids

Best deals in May 2023


PSA: Mother’s Day is on 14th May this year. But that isn’t the only date worth celebrating this month. Not when you can score 1-for-1 deals on omakases, Heineken, and seafood buffets. Consider this a sign to treat yourself for all the hard work you’ve put in for the year so far. Here are 20 best deals in May 2023 to check out:


1. 1-for-1 omakase at JIDAI Restaurant (U.P. $185.97/pax)


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Image credit: JIDAI Restaurant

There’s no need to rationalise having omakase at JIDAI Restaurant – it’s literally 50% off. Treat both boo and yourself on a romantic date with their boujee 9-course French-Japanese set. Expect a seasonal menu of sashimi, small bites, and dessert.

Deal: 1-for-1 Omakase
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Address: 9 Circular Road Singapore, Singapore (049365)
Opening hours: Mon 5pm-10.30pm | Tue-Sat 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10.30pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: 8189 1849

Find out more about JIDAI Restaurant’s 1-for-1 omakase.


2. Free movies for kids at Golden Village before 2pm on weekdays


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If your kids happen to get an early dismissal from school, treat them to a movie matinee at Golden Village. Their siblings under 6 years old will even get free admission when they tag along before 2pm.

Deal: Free movies for kids
Promotion period: Till 17th November 2023 (only valid for walk-ins, school holidays excluded)

Find out more about free movies for kids at Golden Village.


3. 1-for-1 Heineken pints across 67 bars including Harry’s 


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It’s not just happy hour but a happy May with Heineken. Claim your beers by inviting your friend out for a drink through Heineken Silver’s Ghost Generator. You’ll get 2 pints to share if they actually show up with you at any of the 67 participating outlets such as Harry’s, Beer Factory, and Chug Chug.

Deal: 1-for-1 Heineken Pint
Promotion period: Till 31st May 2023


4. 1-for-1 Thai Milk Tea At Tuk Tuk Cha (U.P. $3.80 each)


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Image credit: Tuk Tuk Cha

No need to wait for a pasar malam to show up in your neighbourhood when you can get your fill of Thai Milk Tea or Thai Green Milk Tea from Tuk Tuk Cha. If you can’t choose, have the best of both worlds by not bringing a friend so you can have them all to yourself.

Deal: 1-for-1 Thai Milk Tea & Thai Green Milk Tea
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Find out more about Tuk Tuk Cha’s 1-for-1 deal.


5. Up to 60% off at Decathlon’s online clearance sale


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Image credit: @decathlonsg via Instagram

The Decathlon online clearance sale is the perfect opportunity to stock up on all the gear you need for an outdoor adventure or to exercise. Since it’s online, you can get heavy items like foldable bikes, tents, and hiking backpacks delivered straight to your doorstep.

Deal: Up to 60% off Decathlon items
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Find out more about Decathlon’s clearance sale.


6. 20% off Salted Caramel ice cream, no min. spend (U.P. from $5.50)


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Hot Cross Bun.
Image credit: @saltedcaramel.sg via Instagram

Stay cool in this current heatwave with ice cream from all Salted Caramel outlets. They’re known for unique flavours like Camomile Honey, Blue Milk, and seasonal specials like Hot Cross Bun.

Deal: 20% off voucher
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Find out more about the 20% off Salted Caramel vouchers.


7. 1-for-1 Donburi Bowl Set at Doco Donburi (U.P. $17.90 each)


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Image credit: Doco Donburi

Work buddies in the CBD can now tuck into a filling Japanese rice bowl for lunch at Doco Donburi. There are 4 different toppings to pick from: Chicken, Prawn, Otah, and Mushroom.

Deal: 1-for-1 Donburi Bowl
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Address: 10 Anson Road, #01-16 International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8:30pm | Sat 10am-3pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: 9049 9926

Find out more about Doco Donburi’s 1-for-1 Donburi Bowl.


8. 1-for-1 Bobo Yakult Tea at Chinese Tofu Magician (U.P. $4.50 each) 


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Image credit: @chinesetofumagician via Instagram

Chinese Tofu Magician may have delicious soy milk, but their Bobo Yakult Tea is a strong contender if you want something ice cold and refreshing. If you haven’t tried it, head down to their Paya Lebar outlet and choose from flavours like Peach, Lychee, or Grape.

Deal: 1-for-1 Bobo Yakult Tea
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Address: 60 Paya Lebar Road, #01-51 Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051
Opening hours: 11am-9:30pm, Daily

Find out more about Chinese Tofu Magician’s 1-for-1 Bobo Yakult Tea.


9. Up to 90% off at Popular Bookstore Tiong Bahru Plaza


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Image credit: CapitaLand

Students or avid bookworms should head down to Popular Bookstore at Tiong Bahru Plaza for their closing down sale to stock up on stationery, books, and assessment papers. Members, if you spend a minimum of $60, you’ll get a $15 return voucher. Non-members will need to spend $70 for the same deal.

Deal: Up to 90% off everything
Promotion period: Till 14th May 2023

Address: 302 Tiong Bahru Road, #03-115 Tiong Bahru Plaza, Singapore 168732
Opening hours: 11am-9pm, Daily
Contact: 6352 1028

Find out more about Popular Closing Down Sale.


10. 1-for-1 seafood buffet at Carlton City Hotel (U.P. from $68)


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Image credit: @carltoncityhotelsg

If you’ve got no plans for Mother’s Day yet, we’ve got you covered with this 1-for-1 seafood buffet at Plate. Treat mum to mussels, scallops, and prawns with the Weekday Lunch Buffet (U.P. from $68). For a wider selection of seafood that includes lobsters, oysters, and snow crab legs, book the Sea & Grill Dinner Buffet (U.P. from $118)

Weekday Lunch Buffet for DBS/POSB cardholders
Deal: 1-for-1 Weekday Lunch Buffet
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Sea & Grill Dinner Buffet for DBS/POSB, OCBC, or Citibank cardholders
Deal: 1-for-1 Sea & Grill Dinner Buffet
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Address: 1 Gopeng Street, Carlton City Hotel, Singapore 078862
Opening hours: 7am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 6632 8922

Find out more about 1-for-1 Weekday Lunch Buffet and 1-for-1 Sea & Grill Dinner Buffet.


11. Up to $140 off The Karting Arena for bundle purchases


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Have the whole family live out both your F1 and Call Of Duty dreams at The Karting Arena. You’ll get 4 laser tag and racing tickets to be used on the same day. You can also add on extra players to the party at $90/pax

Deal: $360 for The Karting Arena Family Bundle
Promotion period: Till 30th June 2023

Address: 511 Upper Jurong Road, Block B, Singapore 638366
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 1pm-9pm | Sat-Sun 9am-9pm (Closed on Mondays)

Find out more about The Karting Arena Family Bundle.


12. $100 off all Macbooks & $50 off iPhone 14 with Citibank


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Image credit: @miphone.ar via Instagram

If your laptop and phone are on its last pixels, it’s time for an upgrade. The offer is valid at all Challenger stores. You can even get $10 off the Apple HomePod with every purchase. There are limited redemptions available, so act fast.

Deal: $100 off all MacBooks and $50 off iPhone 14
Promotion period: Till 30th June 2023

Find out more about MacBook and iPhone 14 offers at Challenger.


13. $22 Wild Wild Wet student special (U.P. $26/pax)


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Image credit: Wild Wild Wet

The student special gets you a Weekday Pass to Wild Wild Wet, as well as a free meal at Ola Beach Club (worth $29). If you’re one of the first 500 to snag this promo, you’ll also get free KOI bubble tea and a 1-year nEbO membership (worth $200) where you can get discounts on food and retail stores in Singapore.

Deal: $22 for Wild Wild Wet Weekday Pass & Ola Beach Club set meal
Promotion period: Till 26th May 2023

Wild Wild Wet
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599
Opening hours: Wed-Fri & Mon 12pm-6pm | Sat-Sun 11am-6pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: 6581 9128

Ola Beach Club
Address: 46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 10am-9pm | Fri 10am-10pm | Sat 9am-10pm | Sun 9am-9pm
Contact: 8028 3228

Find out more about Wild Wild Wet Student Special.


14. 10% off Studio M Hotel for SAFRA members (U.P. from $188/night)


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Image credit: Millennium Hotels and Resorts

Put your SAFRA membership to good use by booking a well-deserved staycation at Studio M Hotel for the fam. You’ll even be treated to a complimentary drink when you check in.

Deal: 10% off Studio M Hotel stay
Promotion period: Till 31st May 2023

Address: 3 Nanson Road, Singapore 238910
Contact: 6808 8888

Find out more about 10% off Studio M Hotel stay.


15. Buy-3-get-1-free soju at Stickies (U.P. $11 each)


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Image credit: @toebangcafe via Instagram

What better way to chill with your pals than to wind down with soju? Choose from flavours like apple, honeydew, Jeju yuzu, Jeju plum wine, and Jeju Kyoho grape. You have the option of collecting your drinks from your nearest Stickies bar or enjoy them in the comfort of your home with their delivery option.

Deal: Buy-3-get-1-free soju
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Find out more about buy-3-get-1-free soju at Stickies.


16. 2 high tea sets for $29.80 at The Tree Cafe


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Image credit: The Tree Cafe

this seasonal high tea set deal from The Tree Cafe is ready to pamper 2, available only at the Century Square outlet. Bring your bestie or mum along to feast on sweet treats like brownies and ondeh ondeh cake. There are also savoury treats such as smoked salmon bruschetta and sweet potato fries.

Deal: $29.80 for High Tea Set for 2
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Address: 2 Tampines Central 5, #03-34 Century Square, Singapore 529509
Opening hours: 12pm-9pm, Daily

Find out more about The Tree Cafe High Tea Set.


17. 10% off Bird Paradise Mandai tickets (U.P. from $38/pax)


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Celebrate the opening of Bird Paradise at Mandai with discounted tickets for adults and children. Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with all sorts of winged creatures like penguins, parrots, and flamingos. 

Deal: 10% off Bird Paradise Mandai tickets
Promotion period: Till 26th May 2023

Address: 20 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729825
Opening hours: 9am-6pm, Daily

Find out more about 10% off Bird Paradise Mandai tickets.


18. 50% off scallop dish at JUMBO Seafood (U.P. from $22)


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Image credit: Jumbo Seafood Facebook

JUMBO Rewards members can redeem the Scallops Wrapped in Yam Ring dish as many times as they want when dining at JUMBO Seafood this May. It’s not too late to sign up if you aren’t a member yet. Sign up for $20 and immediately get $20 worth of credits to spend at any JUMBO restaurant.

Deal: 50% off Scallops Wrapped in Yam Ring
Promotion period: 1st-31st May 2023

Find out more about 50% off Scallops Wrapped in Yam Ring at JUMBO Seafood


19. 1-for-1 Giga Fries at Potato Corner (U.P. $10 each)


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Image credit: @potatocornerph via Instagram

We all know that on any potato ranking list, fries reign supreme. Get your fill of ‘em at Potato Corner this month. You’ll get to flavour your 1-for-1 deal with up to 3 seasonings including fan favourites like truffle and chilli barbeque.

Deal: 1-for-1 Giga Fries
Promotion period: Valid till further notice

Find out more about Potato Corners’s 1-for-1 Giga Fries.


20. Free ice pop with Skyline Luge night combo


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Image credit: Skyline Luge

Redeem a free Juicies ice pop when you book the Skyline Luge 3-ride night combo – a tasty snack to cool off after zooming down the race course. This deal is valid for Fridays and Saturdays.

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Image credit: @juiciesnz via Instagram

Deal: Free Juicies ice pop with purchase of 3-Ride Night Luge Combo
Promotion period: Till 27th May 2023

Address: 1 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099692
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11am-7.30pm | Fri 11am-9pm | Sat 10am-9pm | Sun 10am-7.30pm
Contact: 6274 0472

Find out more about the free Juicies ice pop with Skyline Luge deal.


Best deals of May 2023


These deals aren’t just great for treating mum for Mother’s Day. Go ahead and treat yourself this month too. You deserve it.

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Cover image adapted from: Jumbo Seafood Facebook, JIDAI Restaurant, @chinesetofumagician via Instagram