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IKEA Extends Shopping And Dining Hours Till 12MN This Ramadhan – Adds Halal Buffets To Menu

IKEA is a name that needs no introduction.

Whether you pronounce it ‘ee-kia’, ‘ee-kay-a’ or ‘eye-kay-a’, we can all agree that it’s great for two things: good, affordable furniture and meatballs.

This month, the Swedish company will be celebrating Ramadhan and Hari Raya alongside its Muslim friends by giving everyone a special treat between 26 May – 22 June.

IKEA Tampines Buffet Istimewa

For two weeks in June (12 – 16 June & 19 – 22 June), IKEA Tampines will be holding its very own buffet feast.

Limited to 200 seats, this Buffet Istimewa is priced at $19.90 for adults and $9.90 for kids. The buffet starts at 7pm and with limited seats available, we recommend grabbing a spot early!

IKEA Tampines Buffet Istimewa
Date: 12 – 16 June, 19 – 22 June
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Price: Adult: $19.90, Child: $9.90

IKEA Family Midsummer Buffet Dinner 

For one day only, IKEA is set to hold a buffet dinner for IKEA Family members to indulge in IKEA Favourites.

For $20 per pax, an IKEA Family member and 3 guests will be able to feast on a never ending supply of IKEA’s famed meatballs! Tickets are only available for purchase at the IKEA restaurant, so you’ll have to head down early to secure a spot!

IKEA Family Midsummer Buffet Dinner 
Date: 23 June
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm, 8pm – 10pm
Price: (Only applies to IKEA Family members & 3 guests) Early bird: $20/pax; Regular: $30/pax; Child: $10

Extended Hours & $2 Meal Deals 

For selected weekends in June, IKEA will be extending its shopping hours till midnight! That means you’ll be able to drop by IKEA to pick up that side table you’ve been eyeing, right after work.

IKEA knows that shopping can really work up an appetite, so they’re also offering an assortment of local eats at only $2 a bowl. From Curry Mee to Mee Rebus, dig into a comforting bowl of noodles after shopping the night away!

Extended Hours & $2 Meal Deals 
Date: 26 May – 17 June
Time: 9pm – 11pm

Love yourself some IKEA food? Make sure you seize this opportunity to feast, and make sure to share the love with all your Muslim friends!

IKEA Alexandra
Address: 317 Alexander Road, S159965

IKEA Tampines
Address: 60 Tampines North Drive 2, S528764

Also read, Grab Your Foodie Friends And “Buka Puasa” At These 11 Halal Buffets

Hararu Izakaya Gives Muslims A Taste Of Izakaya Culture For The First Time In S’pore

Muslims have it a little harder when it comes to finding halal grub here in Singapore. That’s probably why your Muslim mates love crossing the border: so they can dig into halal versions of Tony Romas, Subway, etc., that aren’t certified Halal here on our little red dot.

Lucky for us Muslims, things are changing, with more and more halal options opening up on our shores. From Working Title to Afterwit, Muslims now have a wider array of cuisines to sample from.

The newest addition to this list is Hararu Izakaya. Located at the heart of Kampong Glam, this eatery is Singapore’s 1st Muslim-owned Izakaya.

Hararu Izakaya

Hararu Izakaya offers up different seating arrangements, depending on the size of your party and personal preference. Grab a seat at the regular table-and-chair seating, the counter, or our personal favourite, the tatami area.

What’s Cooking?

While the à la carte menu at Hararu Izakya is only available during dinnertime, Hararu Izakaya offers up affordable donburi sets for the hungry lunch crowd. All priced under $15, dig into bowls of Salmon Teriyaki or Tori Karaage that will delight your taste buds!

If you’re looking to indulge in all the dishes Hararu Izakaya has to offer, head down for dinner. The specialties at this halal Japanese spot are the Charcoal Grill and Kushiyaki Skewers.

Pick from a selection of grilled meats like the Unagi Kabyaki and the Hotate Turkey. The sticks are priced from $3.50 to $14.00 and they come in a set of 2–perfect for sharing!

If you’re looking for something a tad more filling, opt for the Beef Nabemono, a Japanese hotpot filled to the brim with beef and vegetables.

If you’re looking to indulge in some delicious Japanese eats, head to Hararu Izakaya. We recommend making a reservation so you won’t have to fight the dinner crowd to get a table!

Hararu Izakaya
Address: 16 Bussorah Street S199437
Contact no.: 6291 5373
Opening Hours: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10pm

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(Top Image Credit: Hararu Izakaya)

10 Food In Bukit Merah So Good That They’ll Make You Weep Tears Of Joy

We’ve always harbored the assumption that Bukit Merah was a ghost town with little or nothing to offer. We had no idea what started it but my oh my, how foolish we were. Turns out, Bukit Merah is home to so many great places that offer quality food.

With this, Discover SG has completed yet another food listicle that takes you on a foodgasmic tour of the best spots to grab an affordable meal (under $15) at Bukit Merah.

1. Tian Tian Curry Rice

It’s hard to walk by Tian Tian without passing a look at all its endorsements displayed at the stall front. Boasting at least 6 different types of curries to suit your palate, enjoy a collision of sweet and savoury gravies together with your standard cai fan fare.

Tian Tian Chicken Rice
Address: #01-253, Blk 116, Bukit Merah View, S 151116
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Tel: 9109 6732

2. Wow Wow West

Aside from generous portions at bargain prices, this Western food stall has a unique story. Ex-owner Eric is part of the Yellow Ribbon Project and he hires ex-convicts to run his stall. So yea, the food here is prepared by people with criminal records. But as the saying goes: don’t judge by a book by its cover, because the food here is fantastic.

Wow Wow West
Address: #01-133, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre, 6 Jalan Bukit Merah Lane 1, S 150006
Opening Hours: Tues – Sat: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Tel: 9380 8571

3. Bukit Merah View Carrot Cake

Meh, what’s so special about carrot cake? Don’t they all taste the same? Well, this 60+ year old stall nestled in the heart of Bukit Merah is probably the last of its kind in Singapore that serves true blue carrot cake. What we mean is, they actually mill their own rice to make the fried radish cake we all so fondly love. That’s maybe why they taste so much better.

Bukit Merah View Carrot Cake
Address: #01-279, Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre, 115 Bukit Merah View, S 151115
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 2pm; 6pm – 1am
Tel: –

4. Yan Fried Bee Hoon

Remember when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was photographed queuing for chicken wings? Yup, this is the one! Don’t be deceived by the stall’s ordinary exterior. It may seem like any other typical Nasi Lemak stall, but beneath the façade is one of the juiciest, crispiest, and finger-licking chicken wings you can find at a hawker centre. PM Lee approves!

Yan Fried Bee Hoon
Address: #01-09, Redhill Food Centre, 85 Redhill Lane, S 150085
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 3pm – 10pm
Tel: –

5. Stew Küche

Pronounced Ku-Shay, not Ku-chi, this German (yes, German!!!) food joint is a Bukit Merah gem at the very hip and atas coffee-shop Salut. Served with authentic German flair, some dishes are approaching the expensive threshold. But still, it is really affordable compared to other German food joints like Brotzeit.

Stew Küche
Address: #01-40, Salut Coffeeshop, 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1, S 151119
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 11.30am – 3pm; 5.30pm – 10pm
Tel: 6276 6445

6. Keng Eng Kee Seafood

Award-winning Keng Eng Kee is a specialist seafood eatery serving local zi char dishes. Most patrons go in groups to bask in the joys of eating a cooked crustacean together. Not to worry though, they also serve meal-sized dishes such as the fan-favourite Moonlight Hor Fun (why moonlight? Check out the picture, no explanation needed!)

Keng Eng Kee Seafood
Address: #01-136, 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, S 150124
Opening Hours: Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm; 5pm – 10pm
Tel: 6272 1038

7. Joe’s Kitchen

With a name like Joe, you’d probably expect the owner to be a Singaporean. But nope, Thai blood runs in his veins. So don’t worry that the food about the food being unauthentic. Here you’ll find the mandatory dishes like Green Curry, Phad Thai, Basil Leaf Pork, Tom Yum… we could go on, but we won’t because our tummies are already starting to growl.

Joe’s Kitchen
Address: #01-182, 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1, S 150125
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am -3pm; 5pm – 10pm
Tel: 6270 8484

8. Butterscotch

Heading into café territory now, let’s begin with this Muslim-owned café. As its name suggests, the menu consists of quite a number of butterscotch-infused dishes. Together with aesthetically appealing desserts, they also serve some of the most creative halal mains you can find at the heartlands.

Butterscotch
Address: #01-3625, 164 Bukit Merah Central, S 150164
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 10am – 10pm
Tel: 6271 1164

9. The Bakery Chef

The Bakery Chef is one of the best cafes in Singapore specialising in your favorite baked goods drizzled with your favourite sauces. Making the rounds on Instagram are their picture-perfect desserts that will make you wish you could grab food out of the screen.

The Bakery Chef
Address: #01-3711, 161 Bukit Merah Central, S 150161
Opening Hours:
Tues – Thurs: 10am – 7pm
Fri – Mon: 10am – 9pm
Tel: 6273 9211

10. Pan Delights

The décor is clean, simple, and white. There are beautifully drawn pictures on the wall. That’s Pan Delights for you, a café that serves quality food at reasonably wallet-friendly prices. On weekdays, you can indulge in the pleasure of pasta sets at $12. For food that yummy, it’s daylight robbery!

Pan Delights
Address: #01-3725, 161 Bukit Merah Central, Bukit Merah Estate, S 150161
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 3.30pm; 5.30pm – 9pm
Tel: 6377 4009

Bukit Merah is the undervalued neighbourhood with food so good, even PM Lee approves. Teeming with delicious hawker and cafe favourites, you’ll certainly regret not visiting and trying the food here. If this is already your go-to place for good food, did we miss out anything? Let us know!

Also read: Beerfest Asia 2016 – Bottoms Up To Your Favourite Beers & More!

5 Romantic Halal Restaurants To Dine At This Valentine’s Day

The team at Discover SG understand that it can be challenging to find a nice restaurant that is halal-friendly for Valentine’s Day.  That’s why we have created this comprehensive list of dinner places that not only offer a romantic ambience, but also serve up delicious Halal food!

1. 21 on Rajah

Take your date out for an ‘Arabian Night’ dinner buffet this Valentine’s Day. This dinner feast will comprise of signature dishes such as the Roasted US Prime Ribeye Beef, Sweet Pacific Clams and Tiger Prawns. You can also indulge in heartier dishes such as Braised Lamb Shank with Parsnip and Beetroot. Some of the dishes will be freshly served at the carving station.

On top of the gastronomic delight, couples can round up their Valentine’s Day by penning down their feelings on love notes and taking pictures at a special photo booth.

Damage: $39++ per adult (brunch), $43++ per adult (dinner)

21 on Rajah
Zhongshan Park, 1 Jalan Rajah
+65 6808 6847

2. Fika Swedish Café & Bistro

One of the more popular Halal cafés in Singapore, Fika is inspired by northern European décor serving authentic Swedish cuisine. It is owned and operated by Muslims, and is a Halal certified restaurant. Couples can enjoy a special set meal- a delicious smoked salmon salad for starters, juicy tender chicken for the main course, and a sponge cake for dessert. The best part is that this special offer is available for four days, from 11 to 14 Feb.

Damage: #$69++ for 2 (set course)

Fika Swedish Café & Bistro
257 Beach Road
+65 6396 9096

#01-20 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard
+65 6336 7234

#02-K3 OneKM, 11 Tanjong Katong Road
+65 6702 2456

3. Straits Kitchen

Straits Kitchen is offering a sumptuous buffet spread for couples to indulge in. The spread offers the best of local cuisine in a contemporary setting. The spread will be available for both brunch and dinner on February 14. Best part? Eat all your heart’s out!

Damage: $52++ per adult (lunch), $62++ per adult (dinner)

Straits Kitchen
Grand Hyatt, 10 Scotts Road
+65 6738 1234

4. J’s Restaurant

J’s Restaurant serves authentic Latin American cuisine- from Fajitas to Burritos, and Quesadillas. Their menu was recently re-designed to incorporate Modern European dishes. The semi-fine dining ambience and the variety of dishes will make a perfect setting for couples this Valentine’s Day.

Damage: à la carte

J’s Restaurant
#01-01 7 Purvis St
+65 6887 4787

5. Sofra Turkish Café and Restaurant

Tucked away in a quiet corner, Sofra (Turkish for dining table) serves authentic Turkish cuisine. This restaurant is a great place if you want a different dining experience. Their Adana kebab (Middle Eastern dish of minced meat) is succulent and juicy. Complete your meal with a cup of Kahva, Turkish coffee served with its grounds.

Price: $30-40 per person

Sofra Turkish Café & Restaurant
#02-42 Shaw Tower
+65 6291 1433

(Featured image credits: Have Halal Will Travel)

This article is written by Roshni Kapur.