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Hokkien 101 – Words And Phrases You Can Use Everyday Without Getting Slapped

Hello, ho seh bo? I’m Ian, DiscoverSG’s leading Hokkien speaker.

Singapore is home to many dialect groups, but one of the most common one is probably Hokkien.

If you grew up in Singapore, you’ve definitely heard Hokkien being spoken around you, whether you’re aware of it or not.

The place where Hokkien is most prevalent is the humble kopitiam, where the elderly chatter fluently in the dialect.

If you don’t understand a single word of it, or if your Hokkien is limited to the expletives, then allow me to teach you some simple words and phrases that you can use daily.

Trust me, I spoke Hokkien before I learnt English.

1. Ai and Mai

These are your most basic words.

Ai, means “want”. Whereas, Mai, means “don’t want”.

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So, in future, if you’re bombarded with a sentence in Hokkien and you’re not sure, just say Mai and spare yourself the embarrassment.

2. Ai Mai?

You’ve probably heard or even used it before.

Ai Mai, a combination of the previous 2 words, is usually used as a question to ask if you want something or not?

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Example: “We’re going to have supper after karaoke. Join us ah. Ai mai?”

3. Chut Mng

Chut Mng is a term that’s used by the older generation that means “heading out” or “going out”.

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Example: “Ah boy, where you going? Everyday see you chut mng, you think my house is hotel is it?”

4. Tit Toh

Stop giggling. Tit Toh is somewhat similar to Chut Mng, but its meaning is closer to “jalan jalan” or going out to have fun.

Example: “Everyday chut mng tit toh, you a lot of money to spend is it?”

5. Jiak Hong

Jiak Hong literally translates into “eating air”.

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The real meaning of the word is “to travel” or “holidaying”.

Example: “Eh I saw Alex’s Instagram Story, he go to Switzerland to jiak hong or for exchange?”

6. Dng Chu

Dng Chu means to “go home”.

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Example: “Eh guys I’m gonna dng chu already. Y’all have fun.”

7. Lor Hor

Lor Hor translates to “raining”.

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Example: “AH BOY FASTER HELP ME KEEP THE LAUNDRY!!! LOR HOR ALREADY!!!”

8. Jiak Png

Jiak Png is probably one of the most used Hokkien phrases. It directly translates to “eat rice” but it’s used to mean “have lunch/dinner” or “to eat”.

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Example: “Eh it’s 1pm already. Let’s go jiak png.”

9. Kun

Kun, in this case, does not refer to the Japanese honorific for boys. In Hokkien, it means “to sleep”.

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Example: “This lecturer talk so slowly. I want to kun already.”

10. Ho Seh Bo?

Ho Seh Bo is a greeting which means “How are you?” However, this would be better used when speaking to someone who is of the same age, or younger.

When speaking to an elder, you should be using Li Ho Bo which means “Are you well?”

Example: “Wah bro, long time no see. Ho seh bo?”

11. Eh Sai and Buay Sai

Singaporeans who speak Hokkien love to use these. Eh Sai means “can”, and Buay Sai means “cannot”.

Example:

A: “Can I borrow your pen?”

B: “Eh sai.”

OR

A: “Can I borrow your pen?”

B: “Buay sai, cos I only have one.”

However, if you’re using Eh Sai in the context of “can or not”, then Eh Sai needs to be complemented with “Buay” at the end. The sentence would be something like this.

Example:

A: “Eh you not using your pen. I borrow ah? Eh sai buay?

B: “Eh sai. Take lor.”

12. Kah Kin

Kah Kin means ” to hurry up”. If you’re a sloth, you might’ve heard this used on you more than a few times.

Example: “Eh you very slow, the movie going to start already. Can you kah kin anot?”

So there you have it. Hokkien words and phrases that you can use daily. Feel free to pepper your sentences when speaking with your grandparents for that bit of extra.

Also please don’t let Hokkien die out as a dialect. Pass it on.

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Chendol Mr Softee Makes A Sneaky Comeback In Selected 7-11 Stores

7-11 used to be a snack wonderland, with microwaveable sandwiches and pastas, instant noodle prep stations, Craze Hottis, Maggi mashed potatoes, and the OG soft serve of Singapore, Mr Softee.

Mr Softee was THE DESSERT of my childhood. But like the Avatar, it disappeared when I (and the rest of Singapore) needed it most.

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However, it wouldn’t be gone for too long, because now it’s BACK!

Ice Cream, You Scream For Mr Softee

Mr Softee made a quiet return to Singapore, with a nifty soft serve machine sitting in a 7-11 outlet at Bencoolen, near Ibis Hotel, churning cups of Chendol-flavoured Mr Softee soft serves.

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However this isn’t the first sighting we’ve had of Mr Softee since its sudden disappearance in the late 2000s.

Back in January this year, people found that the Vanilla Mr Softee was available in selected 7-11 outlets across the island.

Now this one only sells the local favourite, Chendol-flavoured soft serve at just $1.50 a cup. Though to be honest, it looks like it shrunk in the wash.

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Like excuse me? Your price didn’t increase, good for you. But the serving size really dipped.

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But I guess, no price increase is better than nothing. So I shall refrain from complaining too much.

7-Eleven has made a very special announcement regarding their fan-favourite ice-cream.

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From 3 – 16 October, Mr Softee’s cendol ice-cream will be going at 2 for $2 only! So grab a dessert buddy and eat to your heart’s content, or eat both if that’s how you roll.

While the weather these days is more suited to hot pot dinners and warm comforting soups, I will brave the rain and the subsequent shivers for Mr Softee.

I will not forsake him like he did to all Singaporeans.

Cravings aside, if like me, you’re seeking for a cup of Mr Softee, here’s are the selected outlets to get your cravings fixed:

EAST

• 1A Eunos Crescent #01-2469/2471 Singapore 401001
• 446 Pasir Ris Drive 6 #01-112 Singapore 510446
• 5 Tampines Street 32 #01-19/20 Tampines Mart Singapore 529284
• 89 Bedok North Street 4 #01-83 Singapore 460089
• 201B Tampines Street 21 #01-1063 Singapore 522201
• 185 Pasir Ris Street 11 #01-60 Singapore 510185
• 491D Tampines St.45 #01-224 Singapore 523491
• 122 Geylang East Central #01-88 Singapore 380122

NORTH

• 807 Yishun Ring Road #01-4217 Singapore 760807
• 291 Yishun Street 22 #01-337 Singapore 760291
• 413 Yishun Ring Road #01-1873 Singapore 760413
• 768 Woodlands Avenue 6 #01-06 Singapore 730768
• 548 Woodlands Drive 44 #01-09 Vista Point Singapore 730548
• 335 Sembawang Close #01-473 Singapore 750335

WEST

• 259 Bukit Panjang Ring Road #01-20 Singapore 671259
• 423 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4 #01-260 Singapore 680423
• 445 Fajar Road #01-556 Singapore 670445
• 524A Jelepang Road #02-16/17 Greenridge Shopping Centre Singapore 671524
• 689B Choa Chu Kang Drive #01-306 Singapore 682689
• 152A Gangsa Road Singapore 671152
• 160A Jalan Teck Whye Lane #01-02 Singapore 681160
• 668A Jurong West Street 64 #01-120 Singapore 641668
• 213 Bukit Batok Street 21, #01-215 Singapore 650213

CENTRAL

• 163 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #01-1016 Singapore 310163
• 1 Selegie Road #01-06 PoMo Singapore 188306
• 51 Bras Basah Road #01-04 Manulife Centre Singapore 189554
• 144 Arab Street #01-01Singapore 199829
• 170 Bencoolen Street #01-03 Ibis Hotel Singapore 189657
• 35 Robinsons Road #01-02 Singapore 068876
• 766 North Bridge Road Singapore 198734

NORTHEAST

• 318B Anchorvale Link #01-255 Singapore 542318

Good things must share. And share we did. Don’t say we neh say.

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A Warm Bowl Of Spinach Soup Fixes Everything, And You Can Get One At Just $3.50

Unlike most kids, I grew up with a huge love for vegetables. I could never relate to children in movies or storybooks, shunning broccoli and carrots like it’s the plague.

You won’t finish your broccoli? I’ll do it for you. Carrots too? Send them over. From cabbage to kai lan to boy choy, I loved them all.

But there was one particular vegetable that holds a special place in my heart – Spinach.

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Despite the difference in ingredients, BOTH soups are priced at $3.50 which is incredibly cheap by today’s living standards.

The Spinach Century & Salted Egg has almost the same ingredients as the Poached Spinach in Superior broth with 3 eggs (egg, century egg and salted egg) that you usually find in upscale Chinese restaurants.

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While the soup is good on its own (for me at least. Spinach is actually quite filling okay.), you can choose to top up $0.50 for either thick or thin bee hoon, macaroni or white rice, or $1 for brown rice.

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That’s not all, you also have to the option to add-on more ingredients from $0.50 to $2.

In total, your meal might just cost you less than $4!

So while Amoy Street Food Centre is a treasure trove of food, Spinach Soup should not be overlooked because some days (mainly the bad ones), all you really need is a good, hot bowl of spinach soup.

Because soup doesn’t let you down.

Spinach Soup
Address: Amoy Street Food Centre, #02-114, 7 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069111
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am – 2pm, Sat – Sun: Closed

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Attention NSmen and NSFs: Here Are 20 Deals And Promotions For You To Enjoy This SAF Day

With SAF Day approaching on 1 July, it’s time to show our appreciation for all SAF national servicemen.

Pretty much the SAF’s equivalent of GSS, this special day is definitely worth spending two years of your time serving the country. Time to treat yo’self this SAF Day because you guys deserve it!

Get your wallets ready for these SAF Day promotions!

1. Shaw Theatres

(1-For-1 Weekend Movie Tickets)

You can’t go wrong with free movie tickets. Shaw Theatres is offering 1-for-1 Weekend Movie Tickets to all existing SAFRA Card Members.

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But head down as early as you can because tickets are limited to the first 1,000 on both days!

2. Wildlife Reserves Singapore

(Buy 1 admission ticket and get the second at 50% off)

If you’re bored of seeing the same ol’ snakes and wild boars during your outfields, you can now see all the animals you want at 50% off!

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(Up to 53% off top Sentosa attraction packages)

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If you’re looking for a fun day out with bae, Sentosa is offering the “Happy 2 Joyrides” promotion ($48/Adult or $39.50/Child) which includes:

1. One-Day Cable Car Sky Pass Unlimited (Unlimited cable car rides on Mount Faber Line & Sentosa Line
2. Free Sentosa admission pass
3. 2 attractions of your choice
4. 40% off Good Old Days* Buffet (U.P $29+ Adult and $24+ Child) with the above purchase.
   *Operating House: 5 pm – 10 pm daily (Last seating: 9.15 pm)

This promotion is valid from 1 Jun 2018 to 31 Aug 2018.

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Best part, enjoy 15% off selected merchandise such as t-shirts, bags, shoes, sunglasses and more!

This promotion is valid from 22 June –  31 July 18.

Swee lah, outfield barang settled!

5. Caltex

(20% Discount Petrol & Diesel)

If you ride or drive to camp, Caltex got your back.

From 29 June – 3 July 2018, enjoy 20% of fuel (Petrol & Diesel) at all outlets! The more you pump, the more perks you enjoy with SAFRA!

All you have to do is present your SAFRA card upon payment to qualify for this discount.

6. Futsal Court

(50% Booking Fees)

Gather all your soccer buddies for a futsal session at SAFRA Jurong or SAFRA Mount Faber and enjoy 50% off booking fees.

This offer is valid from:

30 Jun – 8 Jul 2018 (Booking Period)
30 Jun – 8 Aug 2018 (Usage)

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If you love anything tech then you’ll be pleased to know that you can get cameras, headphones, speaker and even a TV at discounted prices!

This offer is valid from 1 July to 31 August 2018.

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This offer is valid on selected regular-priced items (tee, hoodie, swear, casual jackets) with any purchase of a casual bottom (jeans, chinos, shorts) and limited to a maximum of 2 pieces in a single transaction.

Check out the T&Cs https://goo.gl/CkkFdA by applying the promo code: UAXSAFRA and enjoy additional 20% off min. 3 regular-priced and sale items.

From 29 June – 31 July, enjoy additional 20% off min. 3 regular-priced and sale items. This offer is not applicable on top of other promotions or flash sale.

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Promotion 1: Valid from 1 Aug to 31 Aug 2018

SAFRA members & Servicemen (11B)

• $50 off GT-1000, GT-2000 & GT-3000 series

Promotion 2: Valid from 1 Aug to 31 Oct 2018*

SAFRA members

• 15% off regular-priced merchandise
• Additional 5% off discounted merchandise, also applicable at ASICS factory outlet store

Servicemen (11B)

• 10% off regular-priced merchandise
• Additional 5% off discounted merchandise, also applicable at ASICS Factory Outlet Store

*Promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other bundle buy, special buy or August GT collection buy.

Time to get new shoes to prep for your next IPPT.

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All you have to do is enter promo code ‘SAFDAY18’ at checkout.

This offer is valid from 1 July 2018 to 31 August 2018.

Head on to Zalora to enjoy this promotion!

13. Attica

(Free entry to Attica – Limited to first 50 SAFRA members per day)

If you want to “dumzi-dumzi” or “ewah-ewah”, bring your bros and enjoy free entry to Attica from 23 April – 31 December 2018!

This offer is limited to the first 50 SAFRA members each day and each member can bring along one pax (guest).

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You can also “dumzi-dumzi” and “ewah-ewah” the night away from 1 April – 29 September 2018. Enjoy complimentary access to Zouk & Phuture for the first 30 SAFRA members every Wed/Fri/Sat, before 12am only.

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Enjoy 15% off all menu items from 29 June – 26 August 2018.

This offer is only available at Ben & Jerry’s 313 Somerset/VivoCity/Dempsey/Holland Piazza.

Present your SAFRA card upon ordering!

16. Cold Stone Creamery

(1-for-1 Signature Creation Ice Cream)

You can also enjoy ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery from 2 May – 30 June!

Enjoy 1-for-1 Signature Creation Ice Cream in ‘Love It’ (U.P. $8.50) and ‘Gotta Have It’ (U.P. $10.50) sizes.

This offer is only available at Cold Stone Orchard/VivoCity/HillV2/Waterway Point.

Present your SAFRA card upon ordering!

17. Old Chang Kee

($5.30 for 4 Puffs)

Remember all those times you’d queue for Old Chang Kee at Pasir Ris MRT after your book outs?

From 29 June – 26 August 2018, enjoy any 4 puffs (Curry’O, Sardine’O & Chicken Mushroom’O) for $5.30 (U.P. $6).

Present a valid SAFRA Card and a physical coupon on-site for redemption. You can download your free coupon here!

18. Cat & The Fiddle

(Up to 50% off selected cheesecakes)

If you love your cakes then you’ll be spoilt for choices at Cat & The Fiddle!

You’ll find a diverse selection of 17 varieties of gourmet cheesecakes comprising of classics such as their Classic New York Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies & Cream Cheesecake to Asian and local-inspired creations like Milo Dinosaur.

Here’s what Cat & The Fiddle will be offering this SAF Day:

Promotion 1 (Valid from 29 Jun – 1 Jul 2018)

50% off Devil’s Chocolate Cheesecake – Naughty and Nice
Use Promo Code ‘CATSAF50’ upon checkout online

Promotion 2 (Valid from 2 Jul – 10 Aug 2018)

20% off 3 cheesecake options: Milo Dinosaur, Jolly Horly (Horlicks Cheesecake) and Queen of Hearts (Strawberry Cheesecake)
Use Promo Code ‘CATXSAF’ upon checkout online

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From 15 March 2018 to 15 March 2019, all SAFRA members and Servicemen (11B) get to enjoy 15% off their total bill.

That’s a whole year of savings on korean chicken!

This offer is available daily except public holidays. Remember to present a valid SAFRA card or 11B in person upon ordering.

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Treat the fam to an amazing spread of Dim Sum from 1 July – 31 August 2018.

Here’s what Yum Cha will be offering:

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This App Will Be Your Cheatsheet When Bae Asks You, “Where Should We Go Ah?”

Dating is tough these days.

If it’s not a movie date, it’s a dinner and shopping. While there’s nothing wrong with that, sometimes having variety isn’t a bad thing.

After all, variety IS the spice of life. But if you’re fickle or indecisive and cannot seem to make up your mind on what to do, there’s an app to help you with that.

Date Out

While I’m sure that binge-watching seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix is entertaining (it really is. It’s a great series), your partner might not think so.

*cue infomercial music* Getting bored of staying home? Finding it hard to go on interesting dates? Introducing Date Out! This brand new application curates a selection of date activities, unique experiences, and even gift ideas for couples! *cut music*

Okay, you get the point. So, despite my singlehood, I downloaded the app to check it out, FOR JOURNALISM!

The app has 5 different categories of experiences – Workshops, Sports & Adventure, Personalised Gifts, Intimate Gifts, and Flowers.

At the moment, only 3 of the categories are populated with experiences. I mean, the app is very new, so give them some time.

Workshops

You can choose from Unicorn Cake workshops for 2, Terrarium workshops, Leather Crafting, and even Friday Night Themed Cooking workshops for 2!

Sports & Adventure

The Sports & Adventure category currently has Go-Karting activities, Segway guided tours, escape rooms, combat saber experience, and many more!

Personalised Gifts

The Personalised Gifts category offers customised stamps, candles, personalised jewellery and even customised wood watches for couples!

I guess we’ll have to wait for them to find more vendors and update the remaining categories, Intimate Gifts and Flowers.

For those of you wondering what “Intimate Gifts” is going to include, I can only say this, the app asked if I was above the age of 18.

If you purchased a gift or flowers via the app, you will be able to track your orders and see your order history within the app.

The app even tracks your current location and every workshop listed in the app currently, is displayed on the map as a gift box, so you know where to go.

They Didn’t Forget The Singles

Also, while the app is primarily targeted at couples, it can also cater to friends who are looking for unique activities to do in Singapore.

Date Out offers a comprehensive reward system, where regular users can accumulate points and redeem them for tickets or curated events.

Every “experience” you book or gift you buy via the app, will entitle you to 5 Date Out points.

The rewards that are redeemable with Date Out points at the moment include Starbucks vouchers, a pair of Golden Village movie tickets, and Capital Land vouchers.

Date Out can now be downloaded for free on iTunes and Google Play and online at their 15 Things Only S’porean 90s Kids Will Remember From Their School Days

(Header Image Source: There’s A Sushi Joint At Yishun Town Square With Prices From $1/Plate

Growing up, my first introduction to the world of Japanese cuisine was at the first Genki Sushi outlet at FORUM The Shopping Mall. It was quite an experience, because the food comes (and goes) on a conveyor belt right next to your table. Don’t even get me started on the tabletop hot water dispenser.

Genki Sushi might have been one of the first sushi restaurants to bring the conveyor belt concept to Singapore, but it has since been adopted by many other sushi restaurants to the point where it has almost become a sushi-specific concept.

Now, this new sushi restaurant in Yishun Town Square combines 2 of the sushi dining concepts we’ve seen before, into 1 sushi restaurant.

Introducing One Sushi.

Home-grown Sushi Restaurant

Their two-tiered conveyor belt features a regular sushi conveyor belt on the bottom, while the top tier is a “track” for “sushi cars” to deliver the sushi that you order à la carte via the iPad.

You know the way your food comes to you at Genki Sushi? In the trains? One Sushi uses “cars” instead. It’s quite fun to see your food zoom towards you.

That’s not all, the sushi conveyor belt allows diners to choose from 50 different yellow-plated sushi at just $1.50 per plate! (That’s Sushi Express’ price OMG)

If you love Ikura (salmon roe), One Sushi’s Ikura Gunkan is permanently available at $1. Another value-for-money item on the menu is the Uni Sushi at just $1.50. $1.50 for Uni (Sea Urchin) is unheard of.

Planning to order from their à la carte menu? Go for the Hamachi Kama ($13.80). One Sushi uses fresh Hamachi Kama from Japan. Hamachi Kama is the collar of Yellowtail fish. Each fish has 2 and it is usually the most fatty part of the fish.

Don’t like fish? (Why are you at a SUSHI restaurant?) Try the Hotate Mentai ($4.80) which sees scallops served in-shell, topped with a generous dollop of mentaiko that’s been blowtorched for that charred savoury finish.

One Sushi looks promising for a new and upcoming sushi restaurant. For the aunties and mothers out there, the green tea and wet tissue are free of charge. Just saying.

Lastly, every month, they will select and feature 1 sushi in the $1 category so be sure to check with the staff!

So….sushi for dinner anyone?

One Sushi
Address: Northpoint City Town Square, Yishun New Town, #01-04, Singapore 760925
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6481 9331
Website

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Why Book A Hotel Room When You Can Party On A Yacht For The Same Price?

Boat parties have long been an activity favoured by the high SES demographic.

There’s something about being on the ‘high’ SES (read: seas) that makes a party appear more lavish than it seems. Is it the sun or the sea breeze?

But that’s beside the point. Did you know that you can now rent a yacht for the same price as booking a lavish hotel suite?

However, there are a few problems with the current process of renting a yacht in Singapore.

Firstly, finding a yacht owner who is willing to rent their yacht. The current process is to trawl forums or find a yacht owner by word of mouth.

Next is finding one that suits your budget and occasion.

This tiresome process is time-consuming and might ultimately come to naught in the end.

This is where Yachtly comes in.

Yachtly is Singapore’s first yacht rental platform perfect for a wide range of occasions and budgets.

It allows you to take your parties and special events out to sea, all while making the process of booking a yacht seamless and effortless.

Sailing Yachtly On The High Seas

I have to admit I’m a bit of a “suaku”. I’ve never been on a yacht in my life unless you count the Tekong ‘Penguin’ Ferry. Never thought the first time I board one will be for an office yacht party.

We boarded the yacht, a gorgeous Leopard 51 Power Catamaran, at One Degree 15 Marina.

The first thing I noticed was the food.

Stacked trays of beehoon, fried rice, chicken wings, stir fried vegetables and samosas on the table at the back of the yacht.

Apparently, Yachtly has partnered with Halal-certified catering companies such as Neo Group and EZBBQ to provide either cooked food or barbecue food.

And that’s not all, some of the yachts might even provide complimentary BBQ services or BBQ rentals at a nominal fee.

You can also choose to bring your own food and alcohol on board. They even have a small fridge and microwave for you to store and heat up your food!

Just take special care and dispose your rubbish properly and NOT in the sea.

Now, being the “suaku” that I am, I scrambled up to the top deck and heaved a sigh of relief. It was better than I expected – breezy, spacious and scenic.

After the captain laid the ground rules on board the yacht (No littering, no food, drinks, and wet people in the cabin etc.), we set sail out of the Marina and onto the high seas!

The water might be choppier on certain days outside of the Marina so ALWAYS follow the safety rules on board the yacht.

So away we sailed towards Lazarus Island and dropped anchor within the cove, safely tucked away behind the island where the big scary waves can’t rock this yacht.

Armed with a large unicorn float and the inflatable slide on board, one by one we jumped in.

Not me. I was lying on the upper deck watching the sun set and the clouds go by.

If you’re wondering where the girls showered and changed, the yacht has 2 decent-sized bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

When the sun set, we had dinner and we heard a shriek. Someone found the karaoke machine in the cabin.

The rest of the night’s activities comprised mainly of singing. Some in the cabin with the karaoke machine, and most of us on the upper deck with the acoustic guitar.

As we sang the night away, our yacht set sail towards Marina Bay Sands for a glorious view of the Singapore city skyline before looping back to One Degree 15 Marina.

Book Your Own Yacht, Airbnb-Style

The Yachtly website is reminiscent of Airbnb, in that the process of booking a yacht is simple and fuss-free.

Choose the occasion. Is it a family gathering, a wedding, a celebration party, or a corporate event?

Select the date that you need to charter the yacht.

Lastly, indicate the number of guests and hit ‘Enter’!

Yachtly will generate a list of yachts in their fleet that suit your criteria. You can even toggle the budget and select the yacht type!

They have yachts that can accommodate up to 50 people.

Their price range starts as low as $400 up to $10,000, depending on your criteria.

If you’re unsure at any point, Yachtly has a live chat function that you can access to speak to an agent immediately.

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These 10 Bakeries In S’pore Serve The Best Bread – And They All Deserve A Toast

Bread is incredibly versatile yet somehow underrated. There’s even a word created solely to describe someone who supports the family (with bread probably). BREADWINNER.

As someone who ranks bread as the top carb of choice, I have pretty strong feelings for bread.

They have everything from tarts and cakes to traditional Swedish pastries and of course, bread. If you’re a sucker for a good brioche or croissant, then you should try the ones here.

Oh, they have this divine Cranberry Cream Cheese Bagel that you NEED to try as well.

If you’re wondering, Konditori is Muslim-owned.

Konditori – Artisan European Bakery
Address: 33 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199451
Opening Hours: Daily: 10.30am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6209 8580
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This Muslim-owned bakery has a selection of both savoury and sweet sourdough toasts.

Go for their Nut Butter With Honey And Sea Salt Toast ($3.50). A thick slice of sourdough toast is slathered with almond butter, generously drizzled with honey and finished with a sprinkling of sea salt.

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If you’re looking for something more savoury, their Egg Salad with Dukkah and Pickled Onions ($5) is a great option.

The thick sourdough toast is topped with a heap of egg salad and garnished with pickled onions.

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I mean, just look at it.

The Bakery By Woodlands Sourdough also has bagels and pizzas on their menu if you’re looking for something more substantial.

If you’re planning to visit, go early because their bread sells fast.

The Bakery By Woodlands Sourdough
Address: 10 Jalan Serene, #01-05 Serene Centre, Singapore 258748
Opening Hours: Wed – Sun: 8.30am – 6pm, Mon – Tue: Closed
Website

3. Asanoya Boulangerie

Asanoya Boulangerie is a Japanese bakery specialising in gourmet bread and pastries. They combine Japanese flavours with traditional European pastries.

Their flagship item is the Fruit Rye made with orange peel, rum raisin, walnuts and almonds. Apparently it’s so popular in Karuizawa that it gets sold out the moment it is displayed on the shelves.

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A popular item in Singapore is the Croissant Block that comes in various flavours. Like this Creme Brûlée Croissant Block, filled with fresh cream and topped with a caramelised sugar crust.

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Asanoya Boulangerie Singapore is constantly churning out great quality bread with various seasonal flavours.

Head down to any of their 3 branches today!

Asanoya Boulangerie
Address: Find your nearest outlet 4. Baker & Cook

Baker & Cook is Singapore’s only true artisan bakery and food store chain by Global Baker Dean Brettschneider.

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You have to try their Bombolini Donuts aka Custard Donuts. You can choose from either the Jam Bombolini or the Vanilla Custard Bombolini.

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The donut is filled with custard (or jam) and dusted with sugar, yet somehow isn’t too sweet.

If you love your donuts as much I do, then this is it.

Baker & Cook
Address: Find your nearest outlet 5. Carpenter & Cook

Carpenter & Cook is an artisan bakery cafe and vintage home store. While they technically don’t serve bread, they do have amazing pastries.

Go for their Passionfruit Meringue Tart ($6.80). This beautiful dainty tart is almost too pretty to eat.

The passionfruit’s zest cuts through the sweetness of the tart and meringue so it’s not jelak.

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This is strictly not for sharing because you’ll want to savour every bite. EVERY. BITE.

Carpenter & Cook
Address: 19 Lorong Kilat, #01-06, Singapore 598120
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm, Sat: 9am – 10pm, Sun: 9am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6463 3648
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Prices start from $1.60 for the small size, $2.30 for the medium size and $4.20 for the large size.

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Their best sellers are the Bacon, Tomato & Egg Mayo, Curry Chicken Sausage & Egg, Banana Chocolate, and Mushroom Veggie.

Come between 9 – 9.30am and you might just catch a fresh batch out of the oven!

Thai Baàng Bakery
Address: 809 French Road #01-41, Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200809
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am – 9pm; Sat: 8.30am – 8.30pm; Sun: 9am – 8pm
Contact no.: 9722 1213
Website

7. Tiong Bahru Bakery

If you have not tried anything from Tiong Bahru Bakery, have you truly been living?

While the cafe serves up a large variety of bread and pastries, baked fresh daily, their bestseller is the Kouign Amann.

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The name ‘Kouign Amann‘ is derived from the Breton words for cake (kouign) and butter (amann). This pastry is rich yet not saccharine.

I usually buy in bulk because why not? (Actually it’s because there’s no Tiong Bahru Bakery near my place)

But my point is that the Kouign Amann here is AMAZING. Don’t say ‘never intro’.

Tiong Bahru Bakery
Address: Find your nearest outlet 8. Keong Saik Bakery

Keong Saik Bakery is riding the ‘Dirty Bun’ wave pretty hard.

Their recent ‘Dirty Bun’ creations include the Matcha Dirty Bread ($4.50) and the Chocolate Dirty Bread ($4).

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If you’re done with the ‘Dirty Bun’ trend like I am, go for the Keong Saik Bakery signature, the Sor Hei ($3.80).

It’s a black and white danish pastry filled with chocolate chips between the layers. Reminds me of the seaweed chicken I used to buy in the school canteen.

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Best to come early for the Sor Hei because it gets sold out very quickly.

Keong Saik Bakery
Address: 41 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089146
Opening Hours: Daily: 8am – 8pm
Contact no.: 6909 3199
Website

9. Swee Heng 1989 Bakery

Swee Heng 1989 Bakery is one of my favourites. I’ve had their bread for dinner on countless occasions because why not?

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They use fresh ingredients and they have unique flavours for their bread. My favourite is the Mrs. Red Bean which is a red bean bun with cream cheese and a polo bun crust.

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The Rocky Chocolate is also really good.

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Chocolate bread peppered with walnuts and raisins. It’s very chocolatey and rich. Drink lots of water after because while the bread is really good, it does leave your throat a little dry.

Swee Heng 1989 Bakery
Address: Find your nearest outlet here
Website

10. Tai Cheong Bakery

Tai Cheong Bakery is well known for their HK Egg Tarts. There’s even a Pandan variation.

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While their HK Egg Tarts hog the spotlight, another must-try is the HK Polo Bun.

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If you’re a fan of HK cuisine and their pastries, Tai Cheong Bakery is the place to be.

Tai Cheong Bakery
Address: Find your nearest outlet here
Website

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The second tier is a dipping tier (choose from Cheese, Salted Egg or Mongolian dip), and the next is a BBQ hot plate for grilling. Finally, right at the bottom is a hot pot tier that is divided down the middle so you can enjoy two different soup bases (choose from Chicken, Tom Yum, Mala, Herbal Tonic, Tomato). Talk about having options!

Choose from the Supreme ($38.90/pax), Premium ($29.90/pax) and Deluxe ($19.90/pax) Buffet, which entitles you to different kinds of ingredients to cook with your Pagoda steamboat.

Take note that the Pagoda steamboat set is only available after 3pm.

Flame Cafe
Address: Level 1 Centro Bianco Building, 73 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534818
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 10am – 1am; Fri – Sat: 10am – 3am; Sun: 10am – 1am
Contact no.: 6288 6346
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You can also expect a free flow of meats, vegetables, desserts and soft drinks, so you can stuff yourself silly after a whole day of activity!

All ingredients are prepared fresh daily, so you can be sure you’re eating only the good stuff.

Price: Children 5 – 11 years old: $15 nett | Adults, Mon – Thu: $27 nett | Adults, Fri/Sat: $29 nett | Adults, Eve of PH/PH: $30 nett

Marina Bay Steamboat @ Satay By the Bay
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Satay By The Bay, #12/13/14 Marina Bay, Singapore
Opening Hours: Daily, 5pm – 11.45pm
Contact no.: 8180 8112
Website

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(Header Image Source: 8 Steakhouses In Singapore That Will ‘Meat’ Your Expectations For Under $50

Correct me if I’m wrong but there’s nothing better than biting into a thick, juicy cut of perfectly cooked steak.

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Some steakhouses in Singapore can get pretty pricey but if you’re looking for a place to bring bae out for a fancy dinner that won’t break the bank, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s a list of the best steaks in Singapore that is most definitely value for your money.

A Carnivore’s Dream

1. iSTEAKS Diner

iSTEAKS is the perfect place for you and your carne-loving friends if you’re craving for a good piece of steak that won’t have you robbing the bank.

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The steaks here are cooked to perfection so you know you’ll sink your teeth into a tender and juicy piece of steak.

The New Zealand Ribeye 200g (from $19.50) and Australian 100 Days Grain Fed Ribeye 200g ($21.50) are both juicy and downright satisfying.

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You can be sure that your steak will be cooked to perfection.

This eatery does not take in reservations so be prepared to wait for a seat.

iSTEAKS Diner (Holland Village)
Address: 17A Lor Liput, Singapore 277731
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 12am
Contact No.: 6463 3165
Website

iSTEAKS Diner (My Village)
Address: 1 Maju Ave, Singapore 556679
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 12am
Contact No.: 6285 8839

2. Meat n’ Chill

This diner located along Bukit Timah Road is known for serving up American fare such as burgers and ribs.

Meat n’ Chill is known for serving up a gigantic 500g New York Strip at just $35. Talk about value for money!

However, if you don’t have a monstrous appetite, the New York Strip 300g ($21) will be perfect for you. It also comes with 2 sides of your choice.

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Do note that they make limited orders for steak per day as the process to prepare these meats are long.

Meat n’ Chill
Address: 805, Bukit Timah Road, #01-04, Singapore 279883
Opening Hours: Tues – Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm, Sat – Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm, Closed on Mondays.
Contact No.: 8812 4455
Website

3. The Royals Steakhouse

The Royals franchise started out as a dessert and cake shop along East Coast Road. As business grew, they continued to open restaurants all over the city.

The Royals Steakhouse started business in 2015, in a little shophouse unit along Jalan Pisang serving premium quality Halal steaks from Australia and New Zealand.

In fact, the steak here is so good that they separate the sauces from the meat so you can truly taste the original flavour of the steak.

The Tomahawk steak seems like something from The Flintstones, but this huge slab of steak is perfect for sharing with family.

Priced at $9.50 per 100g, the Tomahawk steak typically weighs between 1.3kg – 1.5kg. The price is such a steal however for a limited time only as it is an introductory offer for their Tomahawk.

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Just look at the amount of meat!

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As the Tomahawk is a special item on the menu, customers are advised to call up beforehand to enquire about stock availability and to make reservations.

Just in case you prefer something that isn’t too crazy, The Prime New Zealand Ribeye 200-220g ($28) is the perfect choice for you.

The ribeye is lightly dabbed with salt before grilling. The exterior is nicely charred while retaining a juicy red centre.

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Due to limited seats, reservations are strongly encouraged so you won’t be disappointed by the long queues!

The Royals Steakhouse
Address: 10 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199077
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 1pm – 10.30pm, Fri – Sat: 1pm – 11.30pm, Closed on Tuesdays.
Contact No.: 6291 3326
Website

4. T Bob’s Corner

T Bob’s Corner is a Muslim owned cafe located in the corner of a HDB in Bedok. Despite its rather interesting location, they serve huge portions of steak at very reasonable prices.

The Black Angus Striploin ($28.90) comes with your choice of black pepper sauce or brown gravy.

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They also serve this crazy 1.4kg Angus Tomahawk ($159.90) if you’ve got an appetite of a whale. It’s ridiculously huge and serves up to 4 people. It still costs under $40 per head when shared among 4 friends.

Just look at it.

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T Bob’s Corner is known for their huge portions, so do come with an empty stomach. We warned you.

T Bob’s Corner
Address: 527 Bedok North Street 3, #01-514, Singapore 460527
Opening Hours: Sun – Thur: 12pm – 10pm, Fri: 3pm – 11pm, Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Contact No.: 6449 8527
Website

5. Huber’s Butchery & Bistro

You’ll probably know Huber’s Butchery for supplying meat to restaurants around Singapore. However, did you know that you can dine in at Huber’s Bistro?

There’s not much options for steaks you can choose from however we do recommend you getting the U.S. Prime Sirloin Steak 220g ($28). It is served with a herb and butter flavoured brown sauce.

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If you like your steak tender, packed full of flavour and still moo-ing then the onglet is much cheaper and has three times the flavour.

Huber’s Angus Hanging Onglet 160g ($18) is the perfect choice if you enjoy the strong beefy flavour. It comes topped with onion confit and served with fries.

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Huber’s Butchery & Bistro
Address: 22 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249679
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9.30am – 8pm, Sat – Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
Contact No.: 6737 1588
Website

6. Les Bouchons

Les Bouchons is known for serving one of the best steak and fries in town. This quaint parisian style restaurant may be small but their steak frites are highly raved about.

Served medium rare, the Ribeye Steak Frites ($39.80) sports a crusty char and tender, juicy meat. At just $39.80, it is incredibly value for money.

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The steak frites comes with a cap of vigneron flavoured butter which adds a depth of flavour to the steak. It also comes with a house salad and free flow fries.

If you’re looking for a romantic date night, Les Bouchons is definitely the place to go to!

Les Bouchons (Ann Siang)
Address: 7 Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069689
Contact No.: 6423 0737
7. GastroSmiths

GastroSmiths is a popular bistro that serves up unique fusions from various cuisines. They never fail to impress us with their interesting and quality cuisine.

They introduced the small plates concept that delivers huge bang for buck.

You can get the Angus 150 Day Grain-Fed Hanger Steak 200g for just $18! You can expect thick, meaty cuts of seared medium-rare steak bathed in collagen, garlic and meat juices.

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Did we mention there’s no service charge and GST at GastroSmiths?

This is definitely the most pocket-friendly option if you want to indulge in a good piece of steak without having to eat grass for the rest of the month.

GastroSmiths
Address: i12 Katong, 112 East Coast Road #03-06, Singapore 428802
Opening Hours: Tues – Fri: 11.30am – 9.30pm, Sat – Sun: 11am – 9.30pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 9772 9511
Website

8. boCHINche

boChinche is the perfect place to head down to if you’re looking for a steak lunch in the CBD area. This Argentinian restaurant serves up value for money set lunches so you get to indulge without breaking the bank.

Their Lunch Prix-Frixe menu offers a choice of 2 or 3 courses ($32/$38).

Known for their meats, the Argentine Flank Steak served with wedges and chimichurri mayo is the most loved item on their Prixe-Frixe menu!

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Pro-tip: Before you reserve your seat, check their Instagram account (@bochinchesg) for the week’s menu.

boCHINche
Address: 115 Amoy Street #01-02, Singapore 069935
Opening Hours:  Mon – Thurs: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm, Closed on Sundays
Contact No.: 6235 4990
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