Everyone will celebrate National Day in Singapore on August 9! The occasion marks the 54th year of Singapore’s independence.
There’s a whole heap of activities to commemorate National Day in 2019. But while you’re walking around being proud Singaporeans, you’ll also need to eat! Thankfully, all of these restaurants and vendors have thoughtfully made exclusive offers to fill the empty stomachs of the whole family in patriotic style!
16 exclusive meals and treats to celebrate National Day in Singapore
1. Hotel Fort Canning
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Hotel Fort Canning offers a reimagined version of the famous chicken rice at The Salon.
Available from August 1-31, Singapura Chick’n Rice Set chicken drumstick made with the chef’s special rempah that elevates the dish to new and heady heights. The set is available for $18.
Enjoy 54% savings on a second set order with selected credit cards and partners.
2. ToastBox
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Parents, allow your kids to “Let The Good Times Roll” and indulge in ToastBox’s delicious rolls to celebrate National Day! Enjoy the Kaya Coco Roll, an airy pandan sponge cake with a perfect balance of kaya, coconut, and gula melaka!
For your coffee kick, try the Kopi Gao Gao Roll that’s layered with coffee-infused custard cream and finely ground coffee beans. The rolls cost $2.20 per slice or $4.30 for a set with a slice of cake and medium-sized cup of hot kopi or teh.
Available at all ToastBox outlets from until August 31!
3. PARKROYAL
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This National day, get your fill of Singapore’s finest local cuisine at PARKROYAL’s “Loco Local” buffet in Lime.
Diners can enjoy Alaskan King Crab Meat Char Kway Teow, Hokkien noodles served with lobster, Hainanese chicken rice, and Bak Kut Teh and many more, here.
The dessert station offers uniquely local choices like Ice Kacang, Pong Piah, and Tau Sar Piah.
The buffet promotion runs from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., from August 3 to September 1
Weekday prices (Sunday to Thursday) are $68 for adults and $34 per child, while weekend prices ( Friday and Saturday) are $78 for adults and $39 per child.
This is great for large families because a 15% discount is applied to the total bill if there are four or more paying adults!
4. Fat Chap
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Eating at Fat Chap can be a great chance to share the significance behind National Day with your little ones! Fat Chap launches its ISIN-MYS-IDN Makan Trail to bring the best hawker foods from three different countries!
Really Indomie Goreng (S$12.90++), Lontong Sayur (S$12.90++), or Wonton Mee (S$14.90++)!
The Sate (S$18++ for a choice of six skewers) makes for a great sharing platter for families with more people.
Embark on a gastronomical journey from August 1 to 31! It’s available during lunch and dinner, so enjoy the history lesson at any time of the day!
5. Paradise Group
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Families can enjoy a range of Singapore-inspired dishes at any one of Paradise Group’s restaurants! The special promotion is available from now until August 31 (except at Canton Paradise @MBS, Cantonese Paradise Noodle & Congee, Le Shrimp Ramen, LeNu and PAradise classic @RWS outlets).
There are discounts for Citibank Credit or Debit Cardmembers and PGR Members. These are available only during the dinner service from Monday to Fridays.
6. Little Damage
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Celebrate National Day in Singapore with the coolest soft-serve ice cream! Enjoy White Chocolate ice cream ($7) in their new red waffle cone ($2) from August 5 to 11!
The signature charcoal waffle cones and famous flavours in Coffee Caramel, Unicorn Tears, and White Chocolate are still available at $7.
7. Shake Shack
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Shake Shack got everyone excited for the most delicious burger in town. And the burger joint is drawing headlines again for offering the first 1,000 guests that visit the Jewel Changi Airport outlet on August 9 an exclusive box of chocolates, made in collaboration with chocolatier Lemuel.
The guests will receive a box containing two chocolate squares, filled with malt-fused ganache, and Merlion-shaped chocolate, filled with delicious Gula Melaka and coconut ganache.
8. 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung
Singapore is a foodie haven that offers delicious local cuisine and cooking of the highest quality that makes gourmands drooling for more. The Demon Chef Alvin Leung reimagines the best of Singaporean food in a special tasting menu.
The menu consists of Fruit Rojak and Chicken Coronation, Singapore Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce, and signatures like 15 Stamford Rotisserie Chicken Rice and 15 Stamford Chendol.
Available for a limited time only (August 5-11), the menu is available at $98++ per person for five courses, or S$108++ for six courses per person. The option for a 5-glass wine pairing is available for an additional $60++, or $70++ for 6-glass pairing.
This is a great opportunity for date night between you and the hubby!
9. BreadTalk
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BreadTalk is the go-to place for handy snacks when you’re on-the-go. And three unique buns are just perfect to have when you’re out celebrating being a proud Singaporean on August 9! When you buy the set of three buns, you and the little ones can turn into the Laksa Bowl (a blend of coconut milk, laksa paste, and chicken), Merlion’s Roar (pork floss and sambal ikan bilis), and Satay Chicken (chicken and roasted peanuts)!
It’s only 3 buns for $3 (when you pay by GrabPay) and is available from all outlets from July 29 to August 18!
10. PrimaDéli
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Craving for sweets? Prima Déli’s $2 Chocolate Hazelnut Tart is the best way to cap off a wonderful National Day! The crumbly and buttery crust marry so well with the rich chocolate hazelnut!
11. Delifrance
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Fancy a light snack? Délifrance’s Signature madeleines are a great gift to celebrate National Day in Singapore.
From August 7 to 9, you can enjoy the delicious Pandan Madeleines with Gula Melaka Dip for a discounted price of $5.40 (normal retail price at $7.70).
For a more filling option, enjoy the Seafood Quiche Set at $10.90, or Sandwich Set at $12.90. Whichever you choose, you’ll be a winner as both sets come with 2 Pandan Madeleines with Gula Melaka Dip and tea or coffee.
12. Mercure Singapore
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To celebrate the 54th National Day, Mercure Singapore will offer a $54 deal for their Asian Buffet from August 5 to 8! This is a great deal, since the usual price is $68!
Guests can delve into a wide range of delectable local favourites like Black Pepper Slipper Lobster, Beef Rendang, Bak Kut Teh, and Sago Gula Melaka.
Did we mention it’s all you can eat?
13. Starbucks
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Celebrating National Day is truly a shiok-full experience. Which is why Starbucks have launched their “Shio-ah-cinno” blend! This year, coffee-addicts can enjoy smooth vanilla cream Frappuccino blended with chocolatey chips, served with a waffle crisp and a truly Shiok chocolate topper! And when you order a Venti-sized Shiok-ah-cinno, you’ll receive a free Shiok reusable straw!
There are also modernised versions of local favourites to accompany your shiok-tastic drink, like Hainanese Chicken Rice Quinoa Salad with Ginger Chili Dressing!
These are available until August 9th!
14. Deliveroo + Burger King
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Deliveroo is teaming up with Burger King to deliver a hearty and truly Singaporean meal. Available only on August 9, you can order the Super Shiok set with local flavours harking back to Singapore’s rich culinary heritage. For $26, order either the Rendang burger or Laksa Burger. The set comes with two of your chosen burgers, a piece of fried chicken, one large fries, two Hershey’s Sundae Pie, and two cans of Authentic Tea House! It’s a great set for sharing – and comes in a wonderful collectable box with a specially made tea towel!
Pre-orders can be placed on August 8 – make sure you’re in line early as there are only 130 sets of this limited edition available!
15. Yun Nans
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Celebrate your birthday in true Singaporean style at Yun Nans! Diners whose birthday falls between August 1 to 9 receive a free Prosperity Cake fashioned after our beloved national flag!
The promotion will run from August 1 to August 12, so head over to Jewel Changi and commemorate National Day with a wonderful birthday cake!
16. Ollella x Ah Mah’s Cakes
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Ollella combines traditional Indonesian kuih with Ah Mah’s signature cakes to bring a stunning combo to celebrate National Day! Try their Pandan Chendol Castella cake for $12 per piece, or a scrumptious Chendol kuih for $1.50 per slice!
For a more traditional flavour, you can buy the Traditional Yam Cake for $2 for each 120g piece! They’re available from now until 25 August, so don’t miss out!
This National Day, don’t go on an empty stomach as you visit friends and celebrate the country’s independence! Share with your friends if there’s anything you think they would love to try!