There is nothing quite as Singaporean as hunting down the best local gastronomic joints. That is, until you combine that with finding the best deals for these mouth watering dining experiences!

You deserve to be able to treat yourself to a culinary adventure without breaking the bank. To make that easier, we have scoured Singapore just to find you the best one-for-one dining promotions this July 2023.

Get ready to savor a wide array of delectable dishes, from international cuisine to Asian specialties.

Ippai Izakaya (Dorsett Hotel)

Use any of your DBS/POSB credit cards to be eligible for the one-for-one don sets at lunch and hot tapasu at dinner. Call 9675 3598 to make a reservation to enjoy your next mouth watering Izakaya experience.

The place

Ippai Izakaya is a trendy spot that boasts a well curated menu of Japanese delights. Whether you're a lover of fresh seafood or sumptuous wagyu beef, there will definitely be something on their menu that will peak your interests.

Food highlights

Lunch Don Sets: Salmon butter pasta, Chirashi Somen, Smoked Duck Nasu
Dinner Hot Tapasu: Miyazaki A5 wagyu steak, Sakamushi red grouper, Mala karaage, Pork-rib amiyaki, Salmon temari

Promotions

DBS/POSB cardholders are eligible for one-for-one dining on all their DON SETS during lunch on all items under the HOT TAPASU menu during dinner. The promotion is available from now till April 30, 2024.

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DBS Altitude Visa: Affordable miles & luxury perks

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

Shutters (Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa)

Use any of your UOB credit cards to be eligible for the one-for-one grilled meats and seafood barbecue buffet. Make a reservation here to try out their sumptuous Grill N’ Chill Buffet Dinner.

The place

Situated in Amara Sanctuary Resort on Sentosa Island, Shutters is a chic-all day restaurant with a romantic outdoor terrace area. The cozy restaurant atmosphere surrounded by lush greenery provides the perfect backdrop for you and your whole family to enjoy an exquisite dining experience together.

Food highlights

Indulge in a wide selection of barbecued seafood and meats as well as unlimited soft drinks and juices!

Promotions

Available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from now till July 30, 2023, the one-for-one promotions for UOB cardholders means that this barbecue extravageza is affordably priced at only S$49++ per adult and S$29++ per child after discount.

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UOB One Credit Card: UOB One Credit Card: Highest flat rate cashback card

PROMO: Qualified customers will get S$350 cash credits when you apply now

Pros

• Good fit for budgets of at least S$2,000 per month
• Easy cashback on daily spend
• Gives rebates for paying bills

Cons

• Doesn't fit high budgets or low/inconsistent budgets
• Annual fee

Plate (Carlton City Hotel Singapore)

Use any of your OCBC, DBS/POSB or Citibank credit cards to be eligible for the one-for-one Sea & Grill Dinner 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, you'll be sure to make a beeline towards the different food stations to pick up anything you fancy.

The place

Surrounded by 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, with the highlight being their char-grilled meats and fresh seafood, Plate provides a relaxing dining experience that will satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

Food highlights

Plate offers an exquisite range of local dishes, including an enticing selection of tempura, chilled soba noodles and more.

Their true highlights would be their seafood-on-ice selection which includes dishes like half-shell scallops, snow crab legs, fresh oysters and even Boston lobster.

There is also a carving station with slow-roasted beef rib-eye and slow-baked whole salmon. Not to mention, a wide selection of cheeses and bread, hot mains and desserts.

Promotions

Available from now till Dec 30, 2023 the buffet costs S$118 per adult and S$59 per child before the promotion. With the one-for-one dining promotion available to OCBC, DBS/POSB and Citibank cardholders, you have many card options to get the most bang for your buck.

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OCBC 365 Card: Rebates for Essentials

Pros

• Six per cent rebate on dining, three per cent on groceries, transport, utilities, online travel
• Fee waiver with S$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 S$800 minimum spend requirement

Royal Palm Orchid Country Club

Book through Chope using your cashback credit card for a sumptuous halal buffet at Orchid Country Club.

The place

Orchid Country Club is a beautiful country club established in 1933 with rich culture and heritage. The Royal Palm restaurant, situated inside the country club, provides an elegant atmosphere for you to relax and enjoy an gourmet international spread any day of the week.

Food highlights

Mutton & Chicken Satay Served with Condiments, Barbeque Chicken Chipolata, Korean Spice Barbeque Chicken Wings, Pizza Station, Laksa Goreng, Beef Rendang, Ayam Gulai, Cajun Baked Fish with Almond Butter Sauce, Singapore Chili Crab Served with Fried Mantau, Fish Tikka Served with Mint Chutney Sauce, Assorted French Pastries & Cakes

Promotions

The lunch buffet deal is priced at S$75.91 and the dinner buffet deal is priced at S$93.37 for two people after discount. Book through Chope’s app or website through Chopedeals to enjoy this one-for-one buffet promotion. Make sure to use your cashback credit card when dining to really stack those savings.

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Citi Cash Back Card: Global rebates on food

Pros

• Great dining and groceries rewards
• High petrol discounts

Cons

• Lacks shopping and entertainment rewards
• Not suitable for lower budgets

Shin Minori

Use any of your HSBC credit cards to be eligible for the one-for-one Omizu lunch buffet or bento set promotion. Make a reservation via phone call with Shin Minori and quote Entertainer with HSBC to enjoy a quality Japanese lunch.

The place

Shin Minori aims to bring authentic Japanese cuisine to diners at an affordable price. They boast an extensive ala-carte Japanese buffet menu of more than 220 dishes, comprising of a variety of fresh sashimi, various sushi types, teppanyaki, grilled and deep fried dishes and many more.

If you are not looking for a lunch buffet, their HSBC one-for-one dining promotion is also available for their bento sets. With a careful curation of quality meats, salad, miso soup and desert, the bento sets are truly a bang for their buck.

Furthermore, with a choice of two outlets, one at Katong Square on East Coast Road and the other at UE Square on Clemenceau Avenue, it is extra convenient to dine at this authentic Japanese establishment.

Food highlights

Omizu Lunch Buffet - Sashimi, Tamaki, Japanese Oyster, Yakimono (grilled skewers), Japanese Style Taco Shells, a selection of Udon, Soba and Ramen dishes

Bento Set - Premium Raw Fish, Soft Shell Crab, Hokkaido Snow Pork, Grilled Black Cod, Pan-Fried Pork Belly

Promotions

From now until Dec 30, 2023, the Omizo buffet is priced at S$62.90++ for adults and S$49.90++ for children while the Bento sets range from S$27.90 to S$36.90 before promotion. HSBC cardholders will get to enjoy great savings with the one-for-one dining promotion.

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HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card: Accumulate cashback on local dining with no Fees

Pros

• Great local dining & groceries rewards
• Suitable for moderate budgets (S$1,600+/month)
• Cashback & miles rewards

Cons

• Limited miles & travel perks
• Not suitable for frequent online shoppers

Sun's Cafe (Hotel Grand Pacific)

Use any of your Maybank, UOB, DBS/POSB or HSBC credit cards to be eligible for the one-for-one Peranakan lunch and dinner 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, and Western plates and desserts in a sleek and classy setting. An ala-carte menu is also available if you are craving dishes like Hainanese chicken rice, pasta and steak.

Food Highlights

Sambal Prawns, Itik Siok, Beef Rendang, Babi Pongteh, Nyonya Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Kueh Pie Tee, Nyonya Kuehs.

Promotions

Available from now till Dec 31, 2023, make sure to use one of your Maybank, UOB, DBS/POSB or HSBC credit cards to get the most value out of your Peranakan feast.

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Maybank Family & Friends MasterCard: Cashback in SG & MY

Pros

• Good for budgets of S$800/month
• Awards eight per cent cashback on five categories of your choice
• Three year annual fee waiverGreat to use in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines

Cons

• Merchant restrictions
• Lacks miles & travel perks

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This article was first published in ValueChampion.