Best deals in May 2024
The month of May is upon us, bringing a bunch of exciting activities like the Singapore International Festival of Arts and the return of Gardens by the Bay’s Tulipmania. Mother’s Day is also coming up, and among the best deals in May 2024 are promos to help you save some moolah while shopping for a thoughtful gift, or treating your mum to a sumptuous feast.
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- Best deals in May 2024
- 1. 1-for-1 wagyu burgers at Ryan’s Kitchen (U.P. $30 each)
- 2. Buy 1 get 1 50% off at Made Different Co jewellery store
- 3. 1-for-1 lunch & dinner buffets at Plate, Carlton City Hotel
- 4. 30% of all steaks at Lawry’s The Prime Rib (U.P. from $82++)
- 5. 1-for-1 Thai buffet at Seasonal Tastes The Westin (U.P. $128 each)
- 6. 1-for-1 beer at Yarana (U.P. $16 each)
- 7. $8.90 nasi lemak set at Little Teahouse (U.P. $10.30)
- 8. Up to 25% off Sony headphones & speakers for students
- 9. Up to 50% off footwear, apparel & accessories at Skechers
- 10. $0.50 kopi & teh at Kopitiam food courts for NTUC union members
- 11. 50% off specialty duck dishes at Ducking Good (U.P. up to $69++)
- 12. 1-for-1 & 50% off dishes at Les Amis restaurants
- 13. Up to 40% off childcare products at Baby Land’s baby fair
- 14. 5-piece KFC chicken set for $9.95 (U.P. $21.60)
1. 1-for-1 wagyu burgers at Ryan’s Kitchen (U.P. $30 each)
Image adapted from: Ryan’s Kitchen
If you’re looking to satisfy your wagyu cravings without busting your budget, check out Ryan’s Kitchen 1-for-1 wagyu burger deal. You can choose between the Wagyu Bacon Cheese and Three Cheese Wagyu Burger (U.P. $30 each). The former comes with fat-grilled bacon and caramelised onion, while the latter is stacked with cheddar, mozzarella, and grana padano.
Find out more about Ryan’s Kitchen 1-for-1 Wagyu burgers.
Promotion Period: Now till 5th May 2024
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2. Buy 1 get 1 50% off at Made Different Co jewellery store
Image credit: @madedifferentco via Instagram
We guarantee your mum will be grinning from ear to ear when she receives shiny new jewellery as her Mother’s Day gift this year. She won’t even have the chance to nag at you for overspending, because Made Different Co’s promo lets you buy 1, and get the other at 50% off. If anything, she might compliment you for being bargain-savvy!
This promo applies to selected earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. They also have a buy 2 get 1 free promo, so you can score even more savings.
Find out more about Made Different Co’s jewellery promo.
Promotion period: Ongoing, while stocks last.
3. 1-for-1 lunch & dinner buffets at Plate, Carlton City Hotel
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DBS and POSB Cardmembers get to enjoy 2 meals for the price of 1 at Plate, Carlton City Hotel. So, grab a companion for 2 delectable buffet choices.
Their Weekday Lunch buffet (U.P. $58 each) has a range of Japanese and local dishes from Monday to Friday, while the Sea & Grill Dinner buffet (U.P. $138 each) is a treat of fresh seafood on Fridays and Saturdays. Indulge in sashimi, chilli crab, and grilled meats to get your money’s worth.
Find out more about Carlton City Hotel’s 1-for-1 buffet deals.
Promotion period: Now till 28th December 2024
4. 30% of all steaks at Lawry’s The Prime Rib (U.P. from $82++)
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Steak is good, but you have to admit it’s expensive. Thankfully we can still enjoy a sumptuous steak dinner without burning our pockets too much, because Lawry’s The Prime Rib has a 30% off all steaks promo every Wednesday.
Take your pick from their Prime Rib and Beef Steak selections on the menu. They have a dainty Singapore Cut ($92 for 130g) to accommodate smaller appetites, and you can dig into this for $57.40 after the discount. To unlock this promo, state “Steak Off Wednesdays” in the remarks when you make a reservation online. Do not the prices are before GST and service charge.
Find out more about Lawry’s The Prime Rib steak off Wednesdays.
Promotion period: Every Wednesday from now till 29th November 2024, with blackout days on PH and eve of PH.
5. 1-for-1 Thai buffet at Seasonal Tastes The Westin (U.P. $128 each)
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Even without hopping on a plane to Bangkok, you can savour endless Thai delicacies with The Great Thai Seafood Dinner at The Westin’s Seasonal Tastes restaurant.
What’s better is that you can get it at a 1-for-1 price when you pay with a DBS, POSB, OCBC, UOB, Citibank, JCB, or Maybank card. Prepare to be stuffed with barbecue skewers, tangy mango salads, Thai noodle dishes, hearty tom yam and curry, and traditional kueh for dessert.
Find out more about Seasonal Tastes 1-for-1 Thai buffet.
Promotion period: Now till 30th June 2024.
6. 1-for-1 beer at Yarana (U.P. $16 each)
Yarana is an under-the-radar Indian fusion bar and restaurant tucked within the Singapore Sports Hub. If you’ve never been there, now would be a good time to visit because they’re having a 1-for-1 deal on housepour beer. Get Stella Artois and Hoegaarden on tap at $16 for 2 pints, which will usually set you back $32.
You can also munch on Yarana’s fusion specialties, with the likes of Loaded Desi Nachos ($20), Amritsari Fish Fingers ($22), and Lasooni Chicken Tikka ($22) which incorporate all your fave elements of Indian cuisine.
Find out more about Yarana’s 1-for-1 deal.
Promotion period: Ongoing every Mon-Thu, 12pm-7.30pm.
7. $8.90 nasi lemak set at Little Teahouse (U.P. $10.30)
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Soup Restaurant has a dim sum eatery under their umbrella called Little Teahouse which you may not know about. Also housing a casual eatery concept called Cafe O in the same space, they serve light bites as well as comforting mains. Give their nasi lemak set a try, especially since they’re having a lunch deal now where you can get it at $8.90 instead of the usual $10.30. The filling dish comprises 2 chicken wings, a sunny side up egg, crispy anchovies, and the quintessential spicy and savoury sambal.
As part of the set, you’ll also get a complimentary hot teh or kopi. Keep in mind that this promo is only applicable at Soup Restaurant’s Bugis branch.
Find out more about Little Teahouse’s promo.
Promotion period: Ongoing, weekdays only.
8. Up to 25% off Sony headphones & speakers for students
Image adapted from: @sonysingapore via Instagram
Students rejoice, as you’ll get to save up to 25% off quality audio gear from Sony. To really give your listening experience an upgrade, go for the overhead WH-1000XM5 headphones (U.P. $589). We reviewed the preceding model from 2 generations ago, and personally found that it ranked as one of the best noise cancelling headphones in the market.
For something more budget-friendly, the wireless LinkBuds S earbuds (U.P. $389) have also garnered rave reviews among the audiophile community. The sleek and compact design is perfect to pop in your bag or pocket for on-the-go tunes, and it comes in 4 different colours to suit different aesthetics.
Find out more about Sony’s headphones and speakers promo.
Promotion period: Now till 15th May 2024
9. Up to 50% off footwear, apparel & accessories at Skechers
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If you’re looking to replace your worn-out shoes, head over to Skechers, where you can snag yourself a pair for half the price. They have many options, from sneakers to flip-flops. Amidst your shoe shopping, there are also accessories that are applicable for the 50% off promo, including socks and even bags.
Find out more about Skechers’ 50% off promotion.
Promotion period: Now till 5th May 2024.
10. $0.50 kopi & teh at Kopitiam food courts for NTUC union members
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One of the key ways to save money amidst the inflation is to resist the temptation of buying overpriced cafe drinks. We all still need our caffeine kick for the day, though, and long for the good ol’ days of kopitiam drinks for under a dollar.
Well, Kopitiam is bringing that back exclusively for NTUC Union members, with $0.50 kopi and teh all day, everyday at their 70 food court outlets nationwide. Sign up for an NTUC Union membership if you haven’t already and enjoy a slew of perks from grocery savings at FairPrice to discounted telco subscriptions.
Find out more about Kopitiam’s kopi and teh promotion.
Promotion period: Now till 31st May 2024
Full list of Kopitiam food court outlets.
11. 50% off specialty duck dishes at Ducking Good (U.P. up to $69++)
What better way to fulfil your duck cravings than hitting up a restaurant specialising in duck? Aptly called Ducking Good, the new eatery is offering 50% off their duck dishes, which will be rotating weekly:
27th April-3rd May: Whole Signature Braised Duck (U.P. $69)
4th-10th May: Whole Signature Salted Duck (U.P. $69)
11th-17th May: Triple Ducking Platter – quarter portions of Herbal Roast Duck, Signature Braised Duck, and Signature Salted Duck (U.P. $49)
Find out more about Ducking Good’s weekly promos.
Promotion period: Now till 17th May 2024
12. 1-for-1 & 50% off dishes at Les Amis restaurants
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To commemorate Les Amis’ 30th anniversary, all of its subsidiary F&B outlets – namely Lino, Picolino, Mui Kee, Tenjin, Koal, La Taperia, Jinjo, and Tarte – will be having a series of promotions. Among these are 1-for-1 pizza at the casual Italian joint, Lino.
You can also get 50% off your second serving of congee or noodles at Mui Kee, donburi at Tenjin, and charcoal grill lunch sets at Koal. For a sweet treat, Tarte is having a buy 2, get 1 free promo on their famed tarts.
Find out more about Les Amis’ 30th anniversary promotions.
Promotion period: Now till May 31st 2024
Full list of Les Amis restaurants.
13. Up to 40% off childcare products at Baby Land’s baby fair
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There’s no disputing that raising a child can be costly, which is why every last dollar that can be saved on childcare essentials is much appreciated. Head to the Baby Land baby fair happening at Singapore Expo to browse a tonne of mother and baby essentials, at heavily slashed prices. For instance, you can snag a space-saving convertible baby cot for $299 (U.P. $656).
Due to the huge array of products found at the fair, you may be overwhelmed and not sure where to start, especially if you’re a first-time parent. Fret not, because you’ll get a personalised brochure on items you need based on your child’s age or expected due date. That way, you’ll be able to zone in on only the items that are relevant to your little one.
Find out more about Baby Land’s promotions.
Date: 17th-19th May 2024
Time: 11am-9pm
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 5
14. 5-piece KFC chicken set for $9.95 (U.P. $21.60)
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Great news for fried chicken lovers: KFC has brought back Chicken Tuesday, where you can get 5 pieces of chicken for only $9.95 (U.P. $21.60) every Tuesday. This promo is applicable for dine-in, takeaway, and even delivery orders via the KFC website.
The caveat is that you won’t get to choose which chicken parts are in the mix, so you’ll just have to leave it up to lady luck to see whether you’ll get drumsticks, thighs, wings, or breasts. You do get to choose whether you want the classic Original Recipe or Hot & Crispy batter, though.
Find out more about KFC’s Chicken Tuesday deal.
Promotion period: Every Tuesday from now till 21st May 2024
Best deals to survive the pinch
With Mother’s Day being an annual affair where we can properly showcase our appreciation to Mummy Dearest, by no means do we want to skimp on the gifts and treats. That said, these deals certainly help to offset the expenditure, with savings on gift ideas from jewellery and new shoes, to dining promos so Mum can enjoy hotel buffets, steak dinners, and wagyu burgers.
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Cover Image adapted from: Ryan’s Kitchen, @sonysingapore via Instagram