Dining and buffet credit card promotions and 1-for-1 deals (January 2023)
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PUBLISHED ONJanuary 15, 2023 11:40 AMBy Fiona Ling
Local gastronomic adventures are all we dream for and there's nothing Singaporeans love more than dining deals.
For the month of January, no matter whether you're looking for a place to celebrate special occasions or simply wants to have a good meal at a steal, we have scoured Singapore just to find the best dining promotions for you.
From Asian, western to international hotel buffets, here are the best 1-for-1 dining buffets happening in Singapore this January 2023.
Royal Palm (Village Hotel Bugis)
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Make a reservation via phone call with The Royal Palm at Village Hotel Bugis to enjoy their Halal high tea buffet. Ensure to make use of cash-back credit cards to gain the best value.
Food highlights include fresh seafood, Western and fusion cuisine and an array of desserts and pastries.
The place
Situated conveniently near Bugis MRT, Royal Palm claims to be one of the finest Halal restaurants in Singapore. It offers rustic and grand furnishings and provides a peaceful, family dining experience with top-notch customer service.
Food highlights
Mini Beef Sliders, Chargrilled Prawns with Saffron Lemon Butter, Fresh Prawns and Muscles, Macarons, Red Velvet Cakes, Ondeh Ondeh Cakes.
Promotions
Book through Chope's app or website through Chopedeals to enjoy this 1-for-1 buffet promotion.
Recommended credit card for more savings
Maybank Family & Friends MasterCard: Cashback in SG & MY
Maybank Family & Friends is one of the most flexible cashback cards on the market, allowing customers to self-select five cashback categories on which they earn eight per cent cashback.
Pros:
- Good for budgets of $800/month
- Awards eight per cent cashback on five categories of your choice
- Three year annual fee waiver
- Great to use in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines
Cons:
- Merchant restrictions
- Lacks miles and travel perks
Sun's Cafe (Hotel Grand Pacific)
Book through Chope using your cashback credit card for Sun's Cafe's Peranakan buffet in Singapore.
Food highlights include Peranakan, Asian and western dishes.
The place
Craving for scrumptious Nyonya cuisine? Also located in the vicinity of Bugis MRT, Sun's Cafe at Hotel Grand Pacific is home to one of the largest Peranakan buffets around.
Enjoy a plethora of Peranakan, Asian, western plates and desserts in a sleek and classy setting. An a la-carte menu is also available if you are craving for dishes like Hainanese chicken rice, pastas and steaks.
Food highlights
Sambal Prawns, Itik Siok, Beef Rendang, Babi Pongteh, Nyonya Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Kueh Pie Tee, Nyonya Kuehs.
Promotions
Book through Chope's app or website through Chopedeals to enjoy this 1-for-1 buffet promotion.
Recommended credit card for more savings
Citi Cash Back Card: Global Rebates on Food
Citi Cash Back Card offers highest available cashback on petrol (20.88 per cent), followed by groceries (eight per cent) and dining (six per cent). Another benefit is cashback rates apply both at home and abroad.
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Pros:
- Great dining and groceries rewards
- High petrol discounts
Cons:
- Lacks shopping and entertainment rewards
- Not suitable for lower budgets
Plate (Carlton City Hotel Singapore)
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Use any of your DBS/POSB or UOB credit cards to be eligible for the 1-for-1 lunch buffet promotion. Make a reservation via phone call with Plate, Carlton City Hotel Singapore to enjoy a chic and modern lunch.
When you're there, make a beeline towards the different food stations to pick up anything you fancy.
The place
Surrounded with lush greenery and bathed in natural sunlight, Plate is a vibrant and contemporary restaurant that offers some of the finest culinary creations.
Showcasing a specially curated menu of International cuisines, it provides a relaxing dining experience that will satisfy the heartiest of appetites.
Menu highlights
Plate offers another list of enjoyable range of local dishes, seafood-on-ice, sashimi with enticing selection of tempura, chilled soba noodles and more. Y
ou'll also find a selection of various appetisers such as Greek Shrimp Salad, as well as a variety of fresh garden salads and a fine array of cheeses, crackers, dry fruits, bread and rolls — perfect for putting your own little cheese platter together!
Promotions
Available from now till June 30, 2023, the buffet costs $58 per adult and $29 per child.
With the 1-for-1 dining promotion for DBS/POSB cardholders, you will be getting a good bang for your buck.
Recommended credit cards for more savings
DBS Altitude Visa: Affordable Miles & Luxury Perks
DBS Altitude Visa Card is an excellent credit card for average spenders who prioritise travel perks.
Ultimately, if you want to enjoy top privileges with respectable rewards rates, all without paying a fee, DBS Altitude Card is the best option for you.
Promo: None currently available
Pros:
- Great for online travel bookings
Cons:
- Those willing to pay an annual fee for more bonus miles
- Affluent travellers who are willing to pay a high fee for luxury travel perks
Window on the Park (Holiday Inn Singapore)
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Place
Window on the Park offers one of Singapore's most sought after local and Asian buffets as well as an a la carte menu of international delicacies.
A Halal-certified restaurant, it is an ideal dining place for a cosy meal with family, friends and business partners.
Menu highlights
Window on the Park restaurant is the place where you can savour perennial favourites like Nyonya laksa, chicken satay, and the ever-popular Shell Out Seafood Combo prepared in a variety of styles.
Window on the Park also features a delicious afternoon high tea set, perfect for whiling the afternoon away with friends and loved ones.
Promotions
OCBC cardholders get to enjoy a 1-for-1 a la carte buffet where the promotion is valid from now until April 30, 2023.
Recommended credit cards for more savings
OCBC 365 Card: Rebates for Essentials
OCBC 365 Card is an excellent credit card for average spenders. If you want to enjoy rewards no-fee rebates on daily essential spending, OCBC 365 Card is good option for you.
Pros:
- Six per cent rebate on dining, three per cent on groceries, transport, recurring bills, online travel
- Fee waiver with $10,000 annual spend
- Up to 22.1 per cent fuel savings at Caltex, 20.2 per cent at Esso
Cons:
- 0.3 per cent rebate on general spend
- High $800 minimum spend requirement
The round up
Here is the list of 1-for-1 buffets and credit card dining discounts summarised for you in January 2023 in Singapore:
| Restaurant | Promotion | Price | Dining Promotion |
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| Royal Palm (Village Hotel Bugis) | 1-for-1 High Tea Buffet (Mon-Sun) | $79.91 nett for 2 pax | Make a reservation with Royal Palm via phone call at 6339 7766 before you dine in to enjoy this 1-for-1 buffet promotion. |
| Sun's Cafe (Hotel Grand Pacific) |
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Book through Chope's app or website to enjoy this 1-for-1 buffet promotion. |
| Plate (Carlton City Hotel Singapore) | 1-for-1 Weekday Buffet Lunch (Mon-Fri) |
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| Window on the Park (Holiday Inn Singapore) |
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Now you have a handy list of 1-for-1 buffets promotions in January 2023 in Singapore. Combine these delectable offers with cashback credit cards and dining credit cards to save more on great food!
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This article was first published in ValueChampion.