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This Cartoon Network Festival At Gardens By The Bay Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again

You know you’re young at heart if the thought of spending an entire day surrounded by your favourite cartoon characters excite you.

If you grew up watching Cartoon Network, then gear up for a 16 day festival filled with cartoons and plenty of fun.

Cartoon Network is bringing “Animate Your Life” to Singapore, featuring characters from hit shows –The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, Adventure Time and Ben 10!

Biggest Festival Of Fun

From Saturday 26 May to Sunday 10 June, Cartoon Network Animate Your Life will transform Gardens by the Bay’s Bayfront Plaza into a thriving world of cartoons.

Here’s what you can expect!

The Powerpuff Girls

With a lil bit of sugar, spice and everything nice, get creative by Powerpuff-ing your way into Townsville. Soar with Bubbles, Blossom and Buttercup on a giant trampoline ride!

Cartoon Network has also partnered with local artist group, Band of Doodlers, to create a special Powerpuff Girls tribute. The live installation will be unveiled on 27 May from 4pm onwards.

Adventure Time

Get ready to go on an adventure in the Land of Ooo and get lost in a maze with your favourite duo, Jake and Finn!

Then, step into a magical Candy Kingdom with your favourite Adventure Time characters, Marceline, Princess Bubblegum and Lumpy Space Princess!

Ben 10

If you’ve always wanted to harness the power of the Omnitrix, join the Ben 10 Boot Camp and navigate through a series of exciting obstacles courses.

Then get a group photo with Ben and his aliens in front of a cool trick-mirror.

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Shakespeare In The Park Returns After A Year Of Absence With Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar, a tragedy play by Shakespeare about the assassination of a political leader, makes a comeback under Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) event – Shakespeare In The Park this May.

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Martin Zwerts Opens Its First Store In S’pore – Offers Classic Dutch Frites With 13 Different Sauces

Fries are one of the quintessential Western sides and we absolutely love them.

These strips of fried potato can be easily found everywhere, from fast food restaurants to the humble Western stalls in our coffeeshops.

Personally, I’m a potato wedges kinda guy but I never ever reject potatoes in any form. If you love fries, we’ve got news for you.

The renowned Dutch snack outlet known for their Frites (Fries), Martin Zwerts, will be opening their first stall outside of The Netherlands, in Singapore at Holland Village, Holland Piazza on 27 April 2018!

Fries For All

Established in 1948, Martin Zwerts Potato Daddy (Yes that’s the name of the brand. Grow up.) is famous for their Dutch Patat Frites.

Patat frites are usually thick cut and served in a cone with a sauce of your choice. Martin Zwerts’ Patat Frites are no different.

They will be offering a selection of 13 different sauces for you to choose from. Some of their unique sauces include their signature Frites Sauce, Kerrie Onion Sauce, and Satesaus.

To cater to our hyper-localised tastebuds, Martin Zwerts will be offering the new Golden Salted Egg Yolk Sauce, BBQ Sauce and Rendang Sauce.

Their frites come in 2 sizes. There’s the Small Frites which goes for $5.50 per cone, and the Large Frites which goes for $6.50 per cone.

While Frites are their signature item, that’s not all you’ll find on their menu.

They also serve up a variety of other snacks such as Meatballs, Chunky Fish Fingers, Onion Rings, Prawn Fritters, Bitterballen, Spring Rolls and Krokets!

Last but not least, there is a Martin Zwerts Frite Club Loyalty Program.

All you have to do is top up a minimum of $50 and you’ll get 20% more cash value into the account.

To sign up, just tell the cashier your mobile number and they’ll set it up for you.

Head down to Martin Zwerts for some awesome Dutch frites!

Martin Zwerts Singapore
Address: 3 Lorong Liput, #B1-07 Holland Piazza, Singapore 277725
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
With These Dining Deals, You Don’t Need A Special Occasion To Treat Your Fam To A Feast

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Dear S’poreans, Let’s Be Considerate Neighbours And Not Visit M’sia On 8 And 9 May

May is going to be an especially important month for our Malaysian friends.

The 14th Malaysian General Election is set to take place on 9 May 2018, where members of the 14th Parliament of Malaysia will be elected.

A Facebook post published yesterday (22 April 2018) by Singaporean user Zax Jabronee Lui has gone viral.

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His day-old post has garnered 161 likes and has been shared 2,055 times by Singaporeans and Malaysians alike, at the time of writing.

The post is an earnest plea for Singaporeans to refrain from going to Johor Bahru unless absolutely necessary.

The aim is to free up immigration and customs and ensure a smooth entry for Malaysians returning to vote, as well as encourage Malaysians working in Singapore to return to vote.

Let us do our friends a favour and spread the word.

Also read Here Are 5 Travel Options For M’sians Working In S’pore To #PulangMengundi

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Office Workers Can Eat ‘Atas’ For Cheaper With This New Delivery App

Lunch breaks can feel like a chore especially if there is not a variety of food options around your office area. Trust us, we’re damn sian of the food in our office area already.

If you feel the same way as us, then fret not. There’s a brand new app in town that will make you look forward to having lunch everyday.

Best part, there’s no delivery charges and no minimum orders!

The Modern Tingkat

Plum is a food curation company that is about to revolutionise the way we think of lunch.

Instead of the traditional food delivery apps that we are used to, Plum curates an entire menu every day so you no longer have to spend time looking, buying and waiting for your next lunch.

Plum’s restaurant curation team managed to scour over 6,000 restaurants in Singapore so you have the option of gourmet meals at insider prices.

There’s even halal and vegetarian meals available everyday so everyone has an option on the Plum app.

Their menu changes daily so be sure to check out the Plum app every day!

But there’s a catch, Plum currently only delivers to certain pick-up points and is not available island wide yet.

Current pick-up locations include Fusionopolis, Metropolis, Biopolis, Mediapolis, Raffles Place, One George Street, Ocean Financial Centre, Marina Bay Financial Centre, and soon, Tanjong Pagar.

So not all of us are able to enjoy this amazing service yet. For those that are working near these pick-up points, hop on over to the app and check out their menu.

All you have to do is sign up for an account,

choose from the daily curated menu,

and proceed to pay!

Do note that there is a cut off time for orders so you might want to pre-order your lunch by 10.30am to secure your first choice.

First time users can use their promo code “WOWPLUM” and get 50% off their first meal purchase.

In 9-to-5 environments, lunch breaks isn’t always such a big deal, but making time for a healthy lunch can pay off both mentally and physically.

Here’s to hoping that Plum expands and offers more pick up points islandwide!

Plum Food SG
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Also Read With These Dining Deals, You Don’t Need A Special Occasion To Treat Your Fam To A Feast

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Mariah Carey Is Coming To S’pore This Nov And It’s Got Us Feeling Emotions

Oh my god, what is happening? Back in January, Celine Dion announced that she will be performing in Singapore this coming July.

Now, another pop diva will be gracing our shores with her presence.

Ladies and gentlemen, Mariah Carey is returning to Singapore on 3 November 2018 for a ONE NIGHT ONLY concert at The Star Performing Arts Centre!

This Got Me Feelin’ Emotions

The iconic pop diva has performed in Singapore on several occasions back in 2010 and 2014, as part of the 2010 F1 Race and ‘The Elusive Chanteuse Show’ respectively.

If you’re only hearing her name for the first time, where have you been?

Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of ALL TIME with more than 200 million albums sold to date and 18 Billboard Hot 100 #1 Singles, which is more than any solo artist in history.

Ticket prices go from $88 to $348.

Live Nation members will be able to purchase their tickets early from 25 to 26 April 2018.

General ticket sales will begin at 10am on 27 April 2018 on Also read The Ultimate Concert Guide: 2018 Edition

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7 Staycation Spots In S’pore Under $150 For A Good Urban Getaway

Not all of us can afford airfare to a faraway place. Some of us are just looking for a weekend away from home that does not involve leaving the country.

If you’re in need of a good break but you don’t want to burst your budget either, we have some ideas for where you and your partner, friends or family can go for a holiday, right here in Singapore.

Best part, they’re all under $150!

1. Hotel Mono

Hotel Mono is a chic hideaway set in six historical shop houses of modern design. This hotel is black and white inside and out – which definitely gives you clean Kinfolk Vibes.

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Hotel G Singapore is a chic lifestyle hotel that is conveniently located few minutes away from Bugis and Dhoby Ghaut MRT station.

They have a grand total of 308 rooms that are divided into Good, Great and Greater categories.

Their room comes equipped with all modern comforts in a stylish vintage decor and are decked with the hotel’s trademark dreamcatcher lighting.

Image Credit: Hotel G Singapore Facebook

As Hotel G is conveniently located at Middle Road near Orchard, this means that food and entertainment are just a couple of steps away!

Hotel G
Price: Starts from $127/night
Address: 200 Middle Road, Singapore 188980
Contact No.: 6809 7988
Website

3. Rabbit Carrot Gun

If you want a change of pace from hotels and boutique hotels, here’s a staycation spot that’s more unique – Rabbit Carrot Gun.

Rabbit Carrot Gun is a restaurant and ‘hotel’ rolled into one. On the ground floor of this refurbished shophouse is a bustling casual dining restaurant that serves up all your brunch favourites, while the second storey comprises 3 rooms for guests.

Encapsulated in a 1925 traditionally built Singaporean shophouse, these suites will mesmerise you the moment you step in.

If you don’t live in the East side of Singapore, this would be a great opportunity to explore parts of Singapore you’ve never ventured to before. Our tip? Bookmark all the good food you want to try in the area to make the best of your stay in the East.

Rabbit Carrot Gun
Price: Starts from $139/night
Address: 47 – 49 East Coast Road, Singapore 428768
Contact no.: 6348 8568
Website

4. XY Hotel Bugis

Located in Kampong Glam, XY Hotel Bugis’ design and rooms feature a unique blend modern art, while staying true to the local heritage.

While its exterior is deceptively minimal with its black and white design, step inside and you’ll find a space that’s overflowing with personality and interiors punctuated with bright pops of colour.

Think rattan chairs in bold hues of pink, green and indigo, and neon lights in the common areas. All 15 of their rooms also feature quirky murals.

Located just minutes away from OG hipster area Haji Lane and Arab Street, you won’t have to venture far for some amazing – and halal – food.

XY Hotel Singapore
Price: Starts from $130/night for Superior Room
Address: 47 – 49 East Coast Road, Singapore 428768
Contact no.: 6348 8568
Website

5. Arcadia Hotel

Arcadia Hotel is a stylish modern hotel at Hamilton Road, in the heart of the vibrant Jalan Besar district of Singapore.

It’s vibrant white and green facade looks like it came out of a Wes Anderson film.

If you intend to stay in the room all day, every room comes with a set of L’Occitance bath amenities as well as a 42-inch flat-panel TV for you to Netflix and chill.

Some of the hotel rooms comes with a balcony that looks out to the Jalan Besar streets. Perfect for winding down in the evening with a couple of drinks!

Other than their comfy rooms, there’s a rooftop terrace shaded by tropical trees featuring a hot tub for you to sit in and enjoy the city views.

Arcadia Hotel
Price: Starts from $130/night
Address: 32 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209201
Contact no.: 6718 0700
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This hotel is situated at the start of Keong Saik Road, lined with quaint cafes, bistros, bakeries and restaurants so you definitely won’t go hungry if you’re staying here.

The good location and amazing hospitality is met with an equally gorgeous interior. Guests have also mentioned that it strikes the perfect balance between value and warmth!

Head on over to their spacious patio after a long day for a breath of fresh air. This is definitely the place to relax and chill!

Hotel 1929
Price: Starts from $125/night
Address: 50 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089154
Contact no.: 6717 1929
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Rooms at Village Hotel Changi carries a simplistic elegance and comes with a stunning sea-view.

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With These Dining Deals, You Don’t Need A Special Occasion To Treat Your Fam To A Feast

Growing up Asian, one of the most important values inculcated into us since young is filial piety.

We’re taught that family should always come first because they are the ones that will care for us unconditionally.

We don’t need an occasion to appreciate our family, we can do it anytime.

Thanks to OCBC Cards, anytime is a good time to treat the family to a feast with these great dining deals.

More Food To Share With The Family

Here are some restaurants that are offering FREE dishes (yes, you read that right!) if you Chong Qing Diced Chicken With Dried Chilli (worth S$24) dish with a minimum spend of S$120.

The good folks at Honguo are known for their Cross Bridge Vermicelli which features double boiled soup cooked with chicken, duck and pork, served with egg, fresh vegetables, meat, and of course, vermicelli.

A minimum spending of S$30 at Honguo will get you and your family a plate of Pork Dumplings with Chilli Sauce (worth S$6.80) for free!

Looking for a more communal meal over your favourite seafood dishes? Head over to No Signboard Seafood Restaurant (except at Geylang Road outlet) and enjoy a plate of Cereal Prawn (worth S$28) for free, with every crab ordered from 11am to 3pm!

There’s no better way to bond with the family than over a messy yet satisfying seafood meal.

One of our favourite casual dining spots is Han’s Café. With their extensive menu, there’s something for the whole family. They have the best Wok-Hei Hor Fun (worth S$8.50) in town.

What’s more, spend S$25 at Han’s to get 2 free pieces of Chicken Wings (worth S$3.80)! This promotion is also available at Hanis Café, except at The Arcade outlet.

Finally, nothing is more comforting than soups.

The soup-meisters at The Soup Spoon are giving a free regular bowl of Velvety Mushroom Stroganoff (worth S$8.10) when you spend a minimum of S$20!

All offers listed here are valid until 31 May 2018. For other mouth-watering 1-for-1 or dishes under S$5 dishes, visit here.

Enjoy more savings when you pay with OCBC 365 Card, that gives you 6% cashback on weekend dining and 3% on weekday dining.

Sign up here by 31 May 2018 and spend $300 on your OCBC 365 Card to receive $50 cashback (terms and conditions apply)!

With so many dining deals and cuisines to choose from, it’s time to take the family out for a feast with your OCBC Card!

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Here Are 5 Travel Options For M’sians Working In S’pore To #PulangMengundi

#PulangMengundi is a trend that went viral all over social media beginning early last week.

It all started when Malaysians received news that the General Elections are set for May 9. Ever since the #PulangMengundi went viral on the Twitterverse, it was filled with interactions between Malaysians who wanted to return home to vote.

Plenty of Malaysians working in Singapore were concerned regarding taking time off to vote as it falls right smack in the middle of a work week as well as the expensive travel costs.

From #PulangMengundi to #CarpoolGE14, Malaysians unite to ensure voters turn up. 

Jom Undi!

1. PulangMengundi.com

There’s a #PulangMengundi website that aims to connect Malaysians with other Malaysians to help them travel home to vote by providing carpool services and travel subsidies.

If you’re looking for a carpool ride to and fro Singapore, all you have to do is key in your pick up and the location you’re heading to.

You will be able to check and connect with other drivers heading towards the same direction as you.

Pulang Mengundi
Website

2. Undi Rabu

UndiRabu is sponsoring FREE buses to certain locations throughout Malaysia.

Although there are no pick ups from Singapore, the next nearest pick up will be from JB City Square Mall.

Do hurry and check out the available routes as some are already sold out.

Undi Rabu
Website

3. JomBalikUndi Whatsapp Group

JomBalikUndi is a carpooling initiative set up by Malaysians for Malaysians.

They’re organising WhatsApp groups to rent cars together.

All you have to do is fill out their form and you will be matched to the relevant WhatsApp groups.

Drivers/passengers can fill out the form here.

4. Check out #CarpoolGE14 on Twitter

Maximise your chances of getting a carpool match on Twitter by using the hashtag ‘#CarpoolGE14‘. You can also follow @CarpoolGE14 on Twitter for more updates.

There are plenty of drivers and passengers looking for carpool matches. If you’re lucky, you might just find someone from Singapore heading up to Malaysia for the elections.

If you’re looking for a ride, do remember to help your drivers out or offer a small token for their kind gesture.

5. Jom Balik Undi Facebook Groups

This Facebook group are connecting drivers and passengers to find carpool matches. There are plenty of Malaysians working in Singapore offering their seats or even looking at sharing car rental costs.

There’s also a google sheet form which you can use to check if there are any drivers travelling from Singapore to Malaysia.

To ensure that your carpool experience is a safe one, do remember to exchange contact details prior to your journey home.

Our hearts are filled with joy knowing that there are plenty of initiatives taken to help Malaysians to vote!

With the elections less than a month away, we hope that you find a travel option so that you can turn up to vote!

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These Steamboat Spots In S’pore Confirm Will Make You Steaaammm

Hai Di Lao is arguably the most popular steamboat spot in Singapore. They’ve been drawing crowds with their insanely good tomato broths and noodle-bending staff.

However, while Hai Di Lao is great, I refuse to wait over an hour just for a table. Especially when I’m hungry. Here’s a list of great alternatives to satisfy that steamboat craving.

1. JPOT

JPOT only offers individual hotpots, which is great because I’m picky when it comes to the ingredients that goes into my hotpot.

They offer a wide variety of ingredients and 9 different soup bases. My personal favourites are the Tom Yum Soup and the JPOT Superior Broth.

The other unique soup bases include the Laksa, Chilli Crab Soup, Bak Kut Teh Soup, Fish Head Soup and Porridge. Yes, that’s right. You can choose to cook your ingredients in a pot of porridge.

You have to order their Wagyu Ribeye, Handmade Jumbo Pork Ball, and their Handmade Fish Balls. The marbling on the Wagyu Ribeye is perfect and is so tender it barely holds its form on my chopsticks.

The Handmade Fish Balls come in a platter of 6 and are different from the conventional fishballs. The fishballs are made fresh and you can actually taste the fish instead of just a generic fish paste. One platter is never enough.

You can view their complete menu here.

That’s not all, with 16 sauces and condiments available, you can create your own dips for your hotpot experience.

JPOT is the place to go if you’re looking for a genuinely good and fuss-free steamboat meal.

JPOT
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1 #03-16, Tampines 1 Singapore, 529536
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 11pm
Contact no.: 6532 3536
Website

2. Shi Li Fang

Shi Li Fang is one of the few affordable steamboat places in Singapore.

They have a good variety of broths available. Choose from their Tonic Chicken Soup, Specialty Mala Soup, Beauty Chicken Collagen Soup, Nourishing Fish Soup, Ravishing Tomato Soup, and Tasty Mushroom Soup.

Their Specialty Mala Soup is actually milder and drinkable, unlike Hai Di Lao’s intense Mala broth.

Be sure to order their Japanese Kurobuta Pork, Japanese Wagyu Beef, and their Fish Roe ‘Glue’. The quality of the meat is surprisingly decent and the Fish Roe ‘Glue’ is a paste that has been incorporated generously with Fish Roe.

Shi Li Fang is one of the best and most wallet-friendly steamboat places to chill and catch up with your friends.

Shi Li Fang
Address: City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, #02-53/54, Singapore 208539
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6636 7899
Website

Address: Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road #07-10/11, Singapore 238896
Contact no.: 6238 0800

Address: Thomson Plaza, 301 Thomson Road #01-106, Singapore 574408
Contact no.: 6456 0800

Address: Chinatown Point, 133 New Bridge Road #B1-30, Singapore 059413
Contact no.: 6636 3833

Address: Hougang 1, 1 Hougang Street 91 #01-23, Singapore 538692
Contact no.: 6282 6678

Address: J-Cube, 2 Jurong East Central 1 #02-08A, Singapore 609731
Contact no.: 6694 2122

Address: West Coast Plaza, 154 West Coast Road #02-24, Singapore 127371
Contact no.: 6266 2858

Address: Icon Village, 12 Gopeng Street #01-41, Singapore 078877
Contact no.: 6222 8518

Address: Bedok Point, 799 New Upper Changi Road #03-38/39, Singapore 467351
Contact no.: 6581 8885

3. Beauty In The Pot

Beauty In The Pot is a hotpot concept that offers 2 signature broths – the Beauty Collagen Broth and Spicy Nourishing Soup.

The Beauty Collagen Broth is essentially Shark’s Cartilage Soup while the Spicy Nourishing Soup is a Pork Bone Soup with 3 levels of spiciness available.

If you’re at the newer OneKM outlet, they offer 4 more broths besides the signature 2.

There’s the Herbal Drunk Chicken Broth, Cooling Coconut Broth, Longevity Wild Pine Mushroom Broth, and the Vitamin C Tomato Sweet Corn Broth.

Some of the must-order ingredients include their homemade Fish Tofu that is freshly prepared daily and is exclusive to Beauty In A Pot, as well as their Ebiko Prawn Paste that uses 100% fresh prawns.

While Beauty In The Pot might be a little pricier, the freshness and quality of the ingredients makes the meal more than worth the money.

Beauty In The Pot
Address: OneKM, 11 Tanjong Katong Road #02-21, Singapore 437157
Opening Hours: Daily: 6pm – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6284 8820
Website

Address: OneKM, 11 Tanjong Katong Road #03-38, Singapore 437157
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 3am
Contact no.: 6284 8820

Address: The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road #05-15/16, Singapore 238843
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 6am
Contact no.: 6284 8820

4. Hao Lai Wu

Located at 8 Sago St, Hao Lai Wu is conveniently located next to the famous landmark, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. A spot that’s hard to miss, you and your friends won’t have any trouble finding each other at this place.

To cater to all of us Singaporeans whenever hunger strikes, the owners of Hao Lai Wu insist on keeping their store open from 11am – 3am daily! Up and hungry at ungodly hours? Hao Lai Wu’s got you covered!

Choose from 6 different soup bases – Mala, Tom Yum, Tomato, Chicken, Salted Veggie and Pork Bone.

Hao Lai Wu provides its customers with a wide range of fresh ingredients, sides, and sauces.

From fishcakes, marinated meats, a wide variety of seafood, and even fried mantous, Hao Lai Wu doesn’t skimp on their ingredients.

If you’re looking for a new supper, dinner or lunch spot to have your next family or friend gathering, head over to Hao Lai Wu.

Hao Lai Wu
Address: 8 Sago St, Singapore 059012
Operating Hours: 11am – 3am daily
Contact no.: 6221 0065
Website

5. Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat

Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat is a steamboat restaurant that’s known for their free flow Xiao Long Bao.

They have 10 soup bases available for you to choose from – the Elderly Tonic Soup, Beauty Soup, Male Vitality Soup, Cordy Soup, Curry Beef Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Kimchi Soup, Mild Spicy Soup, Spicy Soup, and Herbal Soup.

The quality of the ingredients here is fresh. Don’t forget to order the Sliced Special Beef and try not to go crazy on the free flow Xiao Long Bao and Shallot Pancakes.

After all, it is a steamboat restaurant.

Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat
Address: China Square Central, 20 Cross Street #01-31/32/33, China Court, Singapore 048422
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6557 0906
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The top layer of the 4-Tier Cheesy Hotpot & BBQ Pagoda Steamboat is a steamer.