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No Friends, No Problem – Deliveroo Removes Minimum Spending So You Can Order For One

If you’re like me and find that most of your income is going to food delivery services, then I’ve got great news.

As of today, Deliveroo has REMOVED minimum spending for orders in densely populated neighbourhoods such as Jurong, Woodlands, Sengkang, Punggol and Tampines!

This isn’t the full list, don’t worry. I’ll get to it below.

Say Goodbye To Minimum Spending

Previously, users will have to hit a minimum spending of $12 to be able to complete your order and have it delivered.

But not anymore! Because let’s be honest, the function only ended up with more food wastage and excessive spending for no particular reason.

Now, here’s the full list of neighbourhoods that will have $0 minimum spending implemented.

• Admiralty
• Ang Mo Kio
• Bedok
• Boon Lay
• Bukit Batok
• Bukit Panjang
• Choa Chu Kang
• Hougang
• Jurong East
• Jurong West
• Loyang
• Mandai
• Pasir Ris
• Punggol
• Sengkang
• Sembawang
• Tampines
• Woodlands
• Yishun

Other than these heartlands, the $0 minimum spend will also be implemented in the Central Business District (CBD) but there’s a catch – it’s only applicable for orders BEFORE 6pm.

Anyway, this is great news for people like me who use the food delivery service a lot because having to constantly find people to pile on the orders to hit minimum spending is tedious.

With this change, there’s no better time to download and use Deliveroo!

Also read Deliveroo Singapore Offers Halal-Only Delivery Bags To Cater To Their Muslim Customers

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Takagi Ramen Now Offers Delivery For Under $10 A Bowl: But Is Dabao-ed Ramen Any Good?

When you’ve worked for more than a year in Tai Seng, lunch options quickly run out and nothing seems more appealing for lunch than a nap.

But today, the office decided to order in. We were sick of fast food options so we decided to get ourselves some ramen.

Enter Takagi Ramen.

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They’ve recently started offering islandwide delivery for their ramen, which is great news because Tai Seng is a ghost town and the queues at Takagi Ramen outlets are always long.

I managed to find 6 other like-minded colleagues who thought ramen makes for great comfort food on a rainy day.

Send Nood(le)s

Unlike food delivery services, what you find on the menu at Takagi Ramen outlets, is what you’ll find on their delivery menu as well.

And the thing about Takagi Ramen is that it’s really affordable, with their base ramen all below $10. You can check out their full delivery menu here.

We ordered a Miso Ramen, a Mazemen, a Takagi Ramen, 2 Karaka Ramen, and 2 Black Tonkotsu Ramen. The total came up to $63.60 with a delivery fee of $20.

The delivery fee wasn’t explicitly stated on their delivery site, so it was a bit of a shock. They do have free delivery for orders above $100 though.

Good luck trying to scrounge up enough orders to hit $100 with such affordable prices.

Ramen Reviews

Our ramen arrived in neat little tubs that resembled upsized ice cream tubs. Also, Takagi Ramen switched to this current all-paper, 100% biodegradable packaging since last year so, kudos to them.

They may seem small but they’re really not. Here’s a hand for comparison.

If you’re wondering why some orders have a ramen egg, it’s an add-on for $1.50 per egg.

Here’s a closer look at the different ramen.

What you’re looking at is the signature Takagi Ramen ($7.90), which is their most basic and standard ramen.

The tonkotsu broth here is surprisingly light, and not too rich, making it easier to finish. We’ve had broth that’s too rich and by the time we finish the noodles, more than half the soup remains. The noodles were clumped together even when it was placed into the broth.

We had to microwave the tub so the noodles would split. Thankfully, the taste remained the same.

This was by far the crowd favourite out of all the orders.

Verdict: 4/5

Up next is the Miso Ramen ($8.50).

The Miso Ramen didn’t fare as well as the Takagi Ramen. It’s pretty normal, with a light broth. If you prefer lighter broths for your ramen, then you might like this.

But the miso flavour wasn’t very prominent and we would prefer it to be a little stronger.

Verdict: 2.5/5

For the spice lovers, there’s the Karaka Ramen ($8.50).

The Karaka Ramen is great because the spice doesn’t overpower the tonkotsu broth, so you can still the underlying broth.

And it’s not too spicy either, so it’s great for those of you who like to add shichimi (chilli powder) to your ramen.

Verdict: 3/5

Next is the only dry ramen order we had – the Mazemen ($7.90).

The dry ramen is served with sweet corn, roasted nori strips, scallions, and sweet ginger-braised pulled pork.

While it sounds good, the flavours did not really translate properly, and the rest of ramen came across as a little bland. The only real flavour came from the ginger-braised pulled pork, and even that was relatively mild.

If you’re looking for something extremely light on the palate, get this.

Verdict: 2.5/5

Now, for my order, the Black Tonkotsu Ramen ($8.90).

The Black Tonkotsu Ramen comes with slow-roasted black garlic-infused tonkotsu broth and comes with menma (bamboo shoots) and black fungus strips for added crunch.

I like ramen with black garlic oil and it’s my usual order at my go-to ramen restaurants. So I decided to give this one a try.

Right off the bat, the noodles were surprisingly springy even after I microwaved it. The black garlic-infused broth wasn’t too salty, which is good for me I guess, though I personally prefer stronger flavour.

I felt that there wasn’t enough black garlic oil, so an option to ask for more black garlic oil would be good.

The lean chashu was a little tough, which is to be expected since it’s been left out of the broth for quite a while.

It wasn’t as shiok as other Black Tonkotsu ramen I’ve had, but it still does the job. Plus it’s affordable, so that’s a plus point.

Verdict: 3/5

Overall Verdict

Takagi Ramen markets themselves as “Ramen For The Average Singaporean”, and they stay true to that motto.

Their ramen, while it’s nothing to shout about, does its job and is incredibly affordable. Plus, now that they deliver islandwide, getting your hands on a comforting bowl of ramen is much easier than before.

But if you’re going for quality, you might fare better if you visit any of their outlets. After all, ramen was never meant to be a takeaway dish.

Also 8 Hawker Food Haunts That Are Tried, Tasted, And Recommended By True Blue S’poreans

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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!

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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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Forget The Nasi Lemak Burger – Deliveroo Is Sending You REAL Nasi Lemak For Just $0.52

We are fast approaching the month of August, which means one thing for all of us Singaporeans: National Day.

To mark our nation’s 52nd birthday, brands from McDonald’s to Sentosa have pulled out all the stops, rolling out local-inspired dishes and launching unbeatable promos to give us a few more reasons to celebrate. Another brand to join in the celebrations is Deliveroo, and we think this deal is the one to beat.

It involves the number 52, a dish we all love and Coca-Cola.

Deliveroo, a food delivery service we all know (and which some of us depend on), will be riding around delivering ever-hungry Singaporeans Nasi Lemak and Coca-Cola for just 52 cents. Yep, you read that right. This will happen for one day only, on 3 August, so mark your calendars, prep your alarms, and make sure you get your order in.

You won’t be receiving any random ol’ Nasi Lemak, but Crave’s Nasi Lemak Satay Chicken (U.P. $8.90). Have their fragrant basmati rice, crispy fried chicken, ikan bilis, sunny side-up egg, your favourite sambal chili, and a can of Coca-Cola Classic or Coca-Cola Zero Sugar – all without stepping out of the house.

Available for a short window of time from 2pm – 4pm, the lucky folks living or working in Bishan, Clementi, Farrer Park, Harbourfront, Hougang, Orchard, Punggol, Tanjong Pagar and Yishun will be able to savour this treat.

So, forget the Nasi Lemak Burger and get the real deal instead. At just 52 cents, there’s no need to think about it!

Also read Goodbye Bake, Pablo Cheese Tart Is FINALLY Coming To Singapore!

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Enjoy Great Food At Home – 10 Food Delivery Options For You

With the rise in the number of food delivery services in Singapore, eating at home now has a whole new meaning. Today, we can enjoy restaurant quality food delivered to our doorsteps, without even stepping out of the house.

Here are 10 delicious food places that can now be delivered to your home. *You’ll need to check on both Deliveroo and FoodPanda if that particular F&B can be delivered to your address

1. Nandos

Thanks to delivery services like Food Panda and Deliveroo, the world famous flame grilled Peri-Peri chicken is now available for delivery! Founded in 1987, Nandos started out as a small restaurant in the humble town of Rosettenville, South Africa. Well known for its signature spicy Peri-Peri sauce, Nandos won the hearts (& tummies) of many when it opened its first restaurant here in sunny Singapore.

Order the Quarter Chicken ($10.90) or the delicious Espetada ($17.90) for delivery right to your dining table and pick from 4 levels of spiciness, ranging from Lemon & Herb Peri-Peri to Extra Hot Peri-Peri.

Nandos
Delivery services: Food Panda, Deliveroo
Delivery Fee: $5 (Food Panda), $3 (Deliveroo)
Delivery Time: 10am-10pm

2. Cedele

Imagine a plateful of steaming Rosemary Chicken, drizzled with cranberry sauce and a dab of mayonnaise ($8.50), or a warm Turkey, Ham & Bacon sandwich stuffed with melted mozzarella ($9.50). Tempted?

Cedele can now be ordered online through the Deliveroo website and app. Besides sandwiches, Cedele also has a variety of cakes and soups ready to be sent out of the shop and into your home.

Cedele
Delivery Service: Deliveroo
Delivery Fee: $3
Delivery Time: 11:30am-10pm

3. Fatboys

Move aside fast food burgers; make way for the real fat burgers. With one outlet stationed at Upper Thomson road and the other along Joo Chiat Road, Fatboys is a rare find in Singapore.

Popular for their huge portions and scrumptious burgers, it’s always a struggle to get a seat in their restaurant at dinnertime. Fatboys’ signature Fat Basterd ($19.80) is just one of their many burgers available on the to-order menu.

Fatboys
Delivery Services: Food Panda, Deliveroo
Delivery Fee: $5 (Food Panda), $3 (Deliveroo)
Delivery Time: 3pm-9:30pm

4. No Signboard Seafood

Hungry for good seafood but lazy to make your way to the restaurant and wait for a seat? We feel you. Well, now you can have No Signboard Seafood’s classic Chilli Brown crab ($128) anywhere you like.

Opened in 1970s, No Signboard Seafood started off as a stall in Mattar Road Hawker Centre, without a signboard (duh!). Now, almost 40 years later, No Signboard Seafood has grown to 4 outlets, and you can have their food delivered to you.

No Signboard Seafood
Delivery Service: Food Panda
Delivery Fee: $6
Delivery Time: 11am-10pm

5. Golden Pillow

The name says it all. Golden Pillow is famous for its… golden pillow! At first glance, the golden pillow is just a big bun, but the magic happens when you cut into that big bun. The aroma of the curry can be smelt even before it is cut open. The bun is literally oozing with delicious golden curry.

Choose from 4 different flavours of curry, ranging from the classic chicken curry ($14.80) to mutton curry ($17.80). Their delivery menu also has other dishes such as their Sambal Chicken Drumsticks ($18).

Golden Pillow
Delivery Services: Food Panda
Tel: 6323 8933 (in-house)
Delivery Fee: $3 (in-house), $4 (Food Panda)
Delivery Time: 11am-8:30pm

6. Manhattan Fish Market

Manhattan Fish Market is a restaurant that is located in most of our neighbourhood malls, island-wide. Serving up crispy batters of fish and chips, pastas, and soups, Manhattan Fish Market is the place to go for a great western meal.

Manhattan Fish Market
Delivery Service: Food Panda
Delivery Fee: $5
Delivery Time: 11am-9:30pm

7. Timbre

Craving for a glorious western dinner spread? On their menu, Timbre has a wide variety of western dishes for you to choose from. Order their Roasted Duck with Hoisin Sauce ($20.50) or their delightful Beef Con Carne Pizza ($20.50) and enjoy the meal at home.

Timbre
Delivery Service: Food Panda
Delivery Fee: $4
Delivery Time: 12pm-9:30pm 

8. Maki-san

Located at The Cathay and Katong, this sushi place is taking sushi to a whole new level. Just one roll is enough to keep you full for an entire afternoon.

Maki-san specialises in serving customisable sushi rolls that are packaged in cute little Japanese boxes. Choose from a large list of ingredients and have a say in what kind of meat and vegetables you’d like in your roll. There are also other ready-made recipes that you can pick from which includes the Salmon Says ($9.90), the Roast N Roll ($8.90) and more.

Maki-san
Delivery Services: Food Panda
Delivery Fee: $8 (in-house), $4 (Food Panda)
Delivery Time: 11am-9:30pm

9. 4 Fingers

Craving for some delicious crispy fried chicken? 4 Fingers has just what you need. Choose between their signature soy garlic flavour, spicy hot flavour or their tasty mixed flavour. Be warned though, it doesn’t matter what you choose, because you’ll get hooked.

Order their huge 9 piece drumstick combo ($31.73) and feast like a king, or order their 6 piece combo ($10.23) that comes with fries and a soft drink.

4 Fingers
Delivery Service: Food Panda
Delivery Fee: $5
Delivery Time: 11am-8pm

10. Rochor Beancurd

After every dinner, one must always have dessert. Forget the usual ice-cream and waffles; try the classic beancurd for a change! Perfect for a late night dessert treat or a morning breakfast fix, you can have beancurd at any time of the day.

Rochor Beancurd
Delivery Service: Yun Xiang Kolo Mee – For Your Authentic M’sian Noodle Craving!