What better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than with fabulous feasts that capture the Singapore spirit? Prepare to fire up your patriotism on these food coma-worthy dining experiences all August long.
1. National Day 2024 Special Bundles at 7th Heaven KTV & Café
Karaoke ‘kakis’ may be familiar with the innovative cuisine that the kitchen at 7th Heaven KTV & Café whips up. This August, fill up on popular locally inspired dishes while singing your hearts out. The Mini Buffet Bundle ($240), which feeds 10, serves up dishes such as Assam Steam Fish, Prawn Paste Chicken Wings, and Crispy Salted Egg Lotus Root, along with Japanese white rice and jugs of Watermelon Mocktail.
For groups of five to six diners, the Value Bundle ($120) features Garlicky Clams, Laksa Pasta, Lychee Smoked Duck Pizza, and more. Remember to pre-order your preferred bundle when making your reservation. If you plan to party at home, the bundles are also available for takeaway, with free islandwide delivery for orders above $150.
More info at safra.sg/promotions/national-day-2024-special-bundle-at-7th-heaven-ktv-café
SAFRA Tampines: 1/A Tampines Street 92, #03-02; Tel: 6538 0312
2. ‘Flavours of Unity’ at Délifrance Singapore
Délifrance Singapore has been bringing Singaporeans the taste of French pastries for over 30 years. All this time, its halal-certified cafe-bakeries islandwide have been the setting of many a delicious date or family gathering too. This August, it dishes out a special menu in homage to Singapore’s food culture.
For a full meal, get the National Day Bundle ($18.90), which combines Laksa Prawn Pasta with a choice of Iced Bandung Latte or Yuen Yang Nitro. Other mains include Nasi Lemak Sandwich and Curry Chicken Potato with Baguette. For a light bite, you can’t go wrong with Ayam Masak Merah Feuillete. Finally, end your meal on a sweet note with Lychee Bandung Cake.
SAFRA members and servicemen enjoy 15% off National Day mains at Délifrance; more info at safra.sg/promotions/delifrance
16 locations islandwide; delifrance.com.sg
3. #LoveLocal Tiered Tea Set at Coffee Lounge, Goodwood Park Hotel
Here’s another iconic institution that knows all about our nation’s diverse culinary tapestry. Generations of Singaporeans flock there for its comforting Taiwan porridge spread, but that’s not the only reason to make a reservation. Every afternoon, Goodwood Park Hotel’s Coffee Lounge also serves a three-tier tea set for two ($68) that celebrates local flavours.
Start with delectable savoury bites such as Prawn Egg Tartlet with Chilli Crab Sauce and Mini Garlic Rice with Hainanese Pork Chop. The Nyonya Curry Chicken in Bread Bowl is also too adorable for words! Afterwards, sweeten your palate with dainty delights such as D24 Sago with Gula Melaka, Cempedak Bread and Butter Pudding, and Kaya Toast Macaron.
SAFRA members and servicemen enjoy 10% off the #LoveLocal Tiered Tea Set till 1 September; more info at safra.sg/promotions/coffee-lounge-@-goodwood-park-hotel
22 Scotts Road; Tel: 6730 1746
4. National Day Special Buffets at 21 on Rajah, Aloft Singapore Novena
If exotic Mediterranean cuisine appeals to you as much as homely Singaporean and regional delights, then head to 21 on Rajah. Bringing together the best of both worlds, Aloft Singapore Novena’s halal-certified buffet restaurant invites diners to join them in wishing Singapore a happy birthday with a sumptuous spread (from $52 per adult & $26 per child) that transcends borders.
Whet your appetites with Seafood on Ice, Kueh Pie Tee and Singapore Rojak. Then warm up on Nyonya Laksa and Kambing Soup. Next, get in on the live action with carvings of Rendang Roasted Beef Ribeye and Banana Leaf Ikan Panggang. Look out for Slipper Lobster in Salted Egg Sauce and the restaurant’s signature Braised Moroccan Lamb Shank on weekends too.
SAFRA members and servicemen enjoy 30% off buffets at 21 on Rajah till 31 August; more info at safra.sg/promotions/21-on-rajah
1 Jalan Rajah; Tel: 6808 6847
5. Singapore Food Fare Buffet at Atrium Restaurant, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Love durians and have an adventurous palate? Then this hearty all-you-can-eat option is for you. Atrium Restaurant is putting a durian-licious twist on this tribute to local cuisine. Besides the ubiquitous Singapore Laksa and Oyster Omelette, expect tantalising combinations such as Durian Chicken, Durian Prawn, and Fish Fillet in Spiced Gravy and Durian. You’ll have to try it to believe it!
Of course, the massive halal-certified spread (from $94 per adult & $25 per child) offers all the usual suspects across the Seafood-on-ice, Asian and Western stations. On weekends, Roasted Cumin Whole Baby Lamb stars at the carving station. Naturally, the king of fruit also steals the dessert show, in the form of Durian Pengat, cakes, crumbles and puffs.
Level 4, 317 Outram Road; Tel: 3138 2530
6. National Day Communal Feast at Choon Hoy Parlor
Prefer a cosy sit-down meal? Throughout August, Choon Hoy Parlor presents a special edition of its Communal Menu at $59.90 per person, in honour of Singapore’s 59th year of independence. Start with signature appetisers of Teochew Pork Trotter Jelly and Our Rojak Our Own Way. Then discover two new items, the Fragrant Ginger Flower Broth Braised Pig Ear Salad and Mutton Satay.
The Mod-Sin restaurant’s ever-popular CHP Signature Hainanese Kampong Chicken, Chap Chye and Teochew Steamed Fish also make their appearance, accompanied by the Soup of the Day and the addictive A Lil Lard, A Lil Soy, A Lil Love Rice. Finally, a refreshing Yuzu Citron Chng Tng concludes the celebratory feast.
#01-02, 85 Beach Road; Tel: 6266 0061
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