With National Day approaching really soon, many cafes and restaurants all across Singapore are coming up with exclusive promotions and specially-themed meals! We've rounded some of the best meals and deals in town for you to get into the spirit of celebrating our nation's birthday!
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1. McDonald's
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Last year, McDonald's came up with a Hainanese Chicken Rice Burger for National Day. This year, they're upping the game with something we never thought we actually thought possible: the Laksa Delight Burger($7.40 for a la carte, $9.10 for an Extra Value Meal)! It comes in two flavours: prawn and chicken. Many have praised the burger, saying that the prawn in particular, tasted almost like a real bowl of actual laksa, so it's definitely time to try it for yourselves ?
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McDonald's also released a new drink: Teh C Frappé (from $4.50). Inspired by the similarly-named local drink, the Teh C Frappé is topped with chocolate powder and some freshly whipped cream ?
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End off your meal on a sweet note with the new Pulut Hitam Pie ($1.70), where the classic crispy pie pastry is filled with a purple glutinous rice and coconut cream filling! It's available for takeaway or dine-in at all outlets, and Drive-Thrus. You can also get it online via McDelivery, GrabFood and foodpanda for a limited period only, while stocks last. Don't walk, RUN! ?
2. KFC
Put two of the most well-loved foods in Singapore, and you might actually feel like you're in foodie heaven with KFC's new Satay Crunch Chicken. Launched on 20th July 2022, the chicken is marinated in a special turmeric glaze, breaded and fried, for that golden-coloured perfection we love in our chicken. Oh yes, and peanut sauce is included ?
3. Burger King
If you've been a huge fan, the return fo Burger King's famous rendang burgers in lieu of National Day is simply the best gift for you! The Rendang Whopper burger(S$7.45 ala carte) features a flame-grilled beef patty nestled between a 5-inch sesame bun, coated in rendang sauce and topped with lettuce and onions ? You can upgrade to an even larger portion at $9.35 , and get their medium onion rings and a small SJORA drink for S$9.35. There's also other options you should try as well such as the Rendang Beef Burger (S$6.75 ala carte), which has two juicy flame-grilled patties topped with the rendang sauce and onions, and the Rendang Tendergrill Chicken burger (S$6.75, à la carte), which has a juicy Tendergrill chicken thigh patty instead. All hail the KING! ?
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4. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Bean is also joining on the laksa train with the release of their Laksa Spaghetti ($14.90)! The spaghetti is mixed with creamy laksa sauce, and afterwards, topped with prawns, hard-boiled egg and tofu puffs. It is available in all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf outlets islandwide except Beanstro at Marina Bay Sands, as well as for delivery on GrabFood, Deliveroo and foodpanda. Of course, we know you love their drinks, and Coffee Bean have given their take on one of our favourite desserts ever, chendol ?
The Chendol Ice Blended® ($8.90) is made with chendol, azuki red beans and coconut milk, and topped with gula melaka-infused whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes and gula melaka drizzle. It's a sugary treat perfect to pump you up for NDP celebrations ? It is available in Regular size at all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf outlets islandwide, as well as for delivery on GrabFood, Deliveroo and foodpanda.
Can't get enough of chendol? We don't blame you! You can also try Coffee Bean's seasonal cake of the month - the Chendol Cake! At $7.90 a slice, you'll definitely want to savour it slowly with every bite. Both the Laksa Spaghetti and Chendol Ice Blended® will only be available until August 17th 2022, so hurry down to the nearest outlet now!
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5. Polar Puff & Cakes
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Polar Puffs & Cakes is taking you down memory lane of Sports Day and Milo trucks with their Milo Peng Cake ($39), which is, as promised, infused with loads of sweet chocolatey malt goodness. Atop a cookie base, a chocolate sponge cake filled with Milo Cream Cheese is covered with Milo buttercream frosting before topping off with Milo jelly and jelly ice cubes! We think this might be heaven for fellow chocoholics out there ? Sure, we might not see much of those trucks anymore, but at least this time, you won’t have to shuffle with your friends to try and get a cup; you got the whole cake to yourself ? Don't wait too long, though, this cake is only available for National Day, so get one soon!
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6. Pepper Lunch
Pepper Lunch is also joining in the celebrations with a local twist of their famous hotplates! Try the Teppan Satay sizzling plate meal featuring Satay Diced Cut Steak ($17.90) and/or Satay Chicken Steak ($14.90) - it's a meat galore you wouldn't want to miss! Top up just 80 cents to change any set meal’s side dish to the special Kueh Salat Cake ?
Take your tastebuds to a whole new level with their new Rendang Fiesta dishes! Choose either the Rendang Beef or Chicken Pepper Rice with Egg! ?
If you prefer a meal-to-go, head over to Pepper Lunch GO! at Somerset and enjoy their signature Pepper Rice Burger at only $5.70 (U.P. $6.50) from 1st to 10th August 2022!
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7. Swensen's
Everyone's favourite family Western restaurant, Swensen's is ringing in the festivities with a line up of specials featuring the most Singaporean dish ever - Chilli Crab! Expect everything from Chilli Soft Shell Crab Burger ($17.90) and Chilli Crab Pizza ($17.90) to Chilli Crab Baked Rice ($15.90) and Chilli Crab Pasta ($14.90) ?
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8. BONUS: Domino's
We're coming in hot with some amazing news: from now till 14 August 2022, Domino’s Singapore is offering you two of Singapore’s favourite pizzas (Hawaiian Paradise and Classified Chicken) as part of its 2 for $22 value deal ? You can even choose a range of add-ons at amazing deals starting from $5.70 only such as Chicken sides, Chocolate Lava Cake and Awesome Foursome (Cheesy Mozzeralla Stix, Mini Cinnadots, Golden Roasted Drummets and Garlic Cheese Onion Rings) ?
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9. BONUS: Peppermint
Why not celebrate our nation's birthday in style at Peppermint by PARKROYAL COLLECTION MarinaBay? ? Their seasonal special, dubbed 'Local Flavours of Singapore' is a buffet spread of dishes that's bound to get you drooling! Indulge in local offerings with an exquisite twist such as Crustacean Otak Otak, Black Truffle Bak Chor Mee with Rock Lobster and Singapore Chilli Crab in Brioche Roll. It's our nation's 57th birthday, so go big or go home! ?
‘Local Flavours of Singapore’ is available at Peppermint from 1 – 31 August 2022.
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10. BONUS: StraitsKitchen
As Singaporeans, we’re truly lucky that we can try a variety of cuisines at our convenience! This National Day, treat you and your loved ones to a scrumptious meal at StraitsKitchen by Grand Hyatt Singapore, where you’ll get to sample cuisines from Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan and more at one go! Start with appetisers such as Rojak, Gado-Gado, and Popiah. Afterwards, work your way through Wok-fried Carrot Cake, Singapore Chilli Mud Crab, Kambing Bakar, Sambal Sotong, Tandoori Crabmeat Kebab, and more. End your meals with a sweet treat such as ondeh-ondeh, fried durian balls, and soft-serve ice cream of local flavours. There are three time slots available on 8th and 9th August - lunch, high tea and dinner at varying prices for both adults and children, so do check their website here for more information!
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11. Tuk Tuk Cha
Tuk Tuk Cha's beverages have long been its signature offering, including favourites such as Thai Milk Tea and Thai Green Milk Tea, and now you can enjoy it for 57 cents each this National Day! It's only available from August 8th to 10th so mark your calendars! Do note that only 1 redemption is allowed for one person and it is only available in-stores at all outlets. No adjustments to the drinks are allowed to be made as well.
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Time to paint the skies red and white, and celebrate our nation's 57th birthday with the best halal food deals in town!
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