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[UPDATED, Dec 13]

PAY-AS-YOU-WISH MAO SHAN WANG DURIANS

Durian lovers, you're in for a treat. Durian Kaki is selling Mao Shan Wang (MSW) durians at whatever price you wish to pay as part of a fundraising drive this Dec 14.

The amount collected from the durian sales will be donated to Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home to care for the elderly.

There will be around 400kg to 500kg of MSW durians available on the day of the fundraising, which will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, so you may want to head down early before it runs out.  

Each customer is only entitled to two durians so more people may participate in the fundraising. Take note though, that only cash is accepted. 

Where: 456 Balestier Road @ Ascent, #01-02, Singapore 329832, 6pm onwards

FREE LOBSTER AT NIHON MURA WITH EVERY 10 PLATES ORDERED

Japanese sushi chain Nihon Mura Express is serving up lobsters on conveyor belt this month.

Dine in to enjoy a free half lobster with every 10 plates of sushi ordered.

Choose from the Lobster Mentaiyaki or Lobster Yuzu Yaki, while stocks last. The dishes are also available for purchase at $3.60 per plate.

Promotion is valid till the end of the month, while stocks last. Other terms & conditions apply.

Nihon Mura Express outlets are at Cineleisure, Kallang Leisure Park, and Rivervale Mall. Click here for more information.

2 IKEA CHICKEN WINGS FOR $1

Only on Dec 12, grab your favourite fried chicken wings at Swedish furniture store Ikea for a steal. The wings will be going at $1 for two pieces. The offer is valid only if you’re an Ikea Family card member, limited to six portions per card.

Available at both Ikea Alexandra and Tampines outlets.

Ikea Alexandra: 317 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 159965

Ikea Tampines: 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764

MOS BURGER LAUNCHES IMPOSSIBLE BURGER FOR $6.95

Are plant-based meat alternatives going mainstream?

Fans of Impossible Foods in Singapore now have many new opportunities to get their plant-based fix as the Impossible Burger launches at Japanese hamburger chain MOS Burger.

The slider could be the cheapest available option in Singapore as well, with an a la carte version priced at $6.95. The burger patty itself is vegan, but the burger includes toppings such as cheese, and a sauce which contains honey.

Launched Dec 9, the new Impossible MOS Burger will be rolling out at all 39 MOS Burger and MOS Cafe outlet locations for a limited time only. For the full list of locations, click here.

50% OFF AT CRYSTAL JADE ON 12.12

Crystal Jade will be offering 50 per cent discounts across their outlets on Dec 12, for the first 50 walk-in customers.

For Crystal Jade Jiang Nan, Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen and Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao (excluding Changi Airport T1), diners can get 50 per cent off the a la carte food bill. 

At Crystal Jade Palace, Crystal Jade Golden Palace, Crystal Jade Dining IN & Crystal Jade Pavilion, diners can get 50 per cent off individual set menus (minimum two to dine).

For the full list of outlets, check them out here.

$10 IPPUDO TONKOTSU RAMEN

In celebration of its 10th birthday, Ippudo Singapore will be offering to diners specially-created tonkotsu ramen starting Dec 12. The stock is prepared using only pig heads, boiled and simmered for over 15 hours. The result is a light yet flavourful broth with a strong umami finish, topped with chashu, black fungus and spring onions.

The exclusive anniversary ramen will be available at all Ippudo outlets (except Marina Bay Sands and Ippudo Express) on Dec 12, for just $10 per bowl. There will be a limit of 390 bowls served per outlet except for Mandarin Gallery, where the ramen will be available throughout the day, until Dec 13.

The brand will also be giving out vouchers to purchase their classic Shiromaru and Akamaru Ramen at $10 during the celebratory period. Every order of the anniversary tonkotsu ramen will also entitle diners to a commemorative Ippudo hand towel exclusively at Mandarin Gallery, while stocks last.

DELIVEROO FOODIE ADVENT CALENDAR

Looking for a gift for a busy friend who always eats at her desk? Deliveroo's Foodie Advent Calendar contains 12 tiny doors with a surprise in each — from Deliveroo credits for your festive feast to vouchers from well-loved restaurants like Crystal Jade, KFC, Guzman Y Gomez and Peperoni Pizzeria.

Also hidden behind the doors are little bits of comfort like jam, chocolate, tea, and a festive-scented candle to spice up your night in with family and friends.

Worth $150, Deliveroo's Foodie Advent Calendar will be available exclusively from Deliveroo Food Market at Alice@Mediapolis for the price of $12, while stocks last.

Where: Deliveroo Food Market, Alice@Mediapolis, 29 Media Cir, Singapore 138565

GOLDEN VILLAGE PREMIUM SEATS AT $12

Always wanted to try Golden Village's premium seating options but have yet to do so?

Now you can, with a special $12 ticket for their premium seat offerings (only for Grand, Duo Deluxe, Gemini) from Dec 9 to 12. Pricing for these tickets range from $13 to $17.

To score a ticket at this special price, head to GV's website or social media pages to receive a special promo code. Tickets are limited to 500 redemptions daily for up to a maximum of four tickets per redemption. Terms and conditions apply.

In addition, GV will be running a $12 ticket promotion on Dec 12 when you make payment via DBS PayLah! (limited to two standard 2D tickets). 

FREE STARBUCKS REUSABLE COLD CUP FOR MEMBERS

If you can't get enough of Starbucks' merchandise, this is for you.

The coffee chain will be giving away a reusable winter-themed cold cup to Starbucks Rewards members with every $10 spent in a single receipt. Payment must be made with the Starbucks card.

The adorable design on the translucent cup features a polar bear hugging a Christmas tree, and will be available from Dec 9 while stocks last.

Starbucks will also be launching a Precious Moments figurine ($139) for the holiday season, with the sculpture showing a couple at a table holding hands while sipping on their (what else) Starbucks drinks. 

$14.90 BUBBLE TEA TOWER

"I'd like to order a tower of bubble tea please," said no one ever…. till now, that is.

Taiwanese eatery Lu Ding Ji has launched towers of bubble tea at $14.90 per tower. Each tower comes with a bowl of pearls, with add-ons available from $0.50.

Available only in the eatery's Viva Business Park outlet at Chai Chee, other offers include regular cups of bubble tea from $0.80, and a mini Lu Rou Fan (braised pork bowl) for $1.50.

Where: #01-13, 750 Chai Chee Rd, Viva Business Park, 469000

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